How to Check Your NCOER Completion Status in EES

The Evaluation Entry System (EES) gives Army personnel a way to track the progress of an NCO Evaluation Report, or NCOER, through the electronic evaluation workflow. Checking the status regularly can help identify missing signatures, delayed routing, or administrative errors before they affect a record.

Your view may differ depending on your role, unit permissions, evaluation type, and the report’s current location in the process. EES is also updated periodically, so button names and menu layouts may not look identical for every user. This guide provides general information and should be used alongside instructions from your S-1, rating chain, or official Army channels.

Sign In And Locate The Evaluation

Access EES through an approved Army network or authorized remote connection, using your Common Access Card when required. After signing in, review the dashboard for links related to evaluations, performance reports, or forms awaiting action. The exact menu may vary based on whether you are the rated Soldier, rater, senior rater, or an administrative user.

Look for the report connected to the correct rating period and duty position. If several evaluations appear, compare the beginning and ending dates, rank, organization, and rating officials before opening one. Selecting the wrong report can lead to confusion about whether an NCOER is actually complete.

Understand The Status Shown In EES

An NCOER may pass through several stages before it becomes part of the Soldier’s official record. A draft can still be edited, while a report awaiting signature requires action from one or more participants. A submitted report may have left the rating chain but still be undergoing administrative or quality review.

Status wording is important, but it may not show every detail. A report marked complete in one part of the workflow may still need final processing before it appears in iPERMS or another personnel record. Read any notices, alerts, or task instructions attached to the evaluation rather than relying only on a single status label.

Track Each Stage Of The Workflow

The completion status usually depends on actions by multiple people. The rated NCO may need to review and acknowledge the report, the rater must complete and sign it, and the senior rater may need to add an assessment and signature. Administrative personnel can also return a report for correction or move it forward for processing.

Use the report history, activity log, or routing information when available. These details can reveal who currently has the evaluation, when it was last updated, and whether a correction was requested. If the report appears inactive for an extended period, contact the person responsible for the current step instead of repeatedly opening or resubmitting the form.

Status or Indicator	What It Often Means	Practical Action
Draft or In Progress	The evaluation is being prepared and is not ready for final processing	Confirm the rating chain is working on the correct report
Awaiting Signature	One or more required signatures or acknowledgments are missing	Notify the responsible rating official or administrator
Returned for Correction	An error or missing item must be fixed before routing continues	Review the comments and make only authorized corrections
Submitted or Routed	The report has moved beyond the initial preparation stage	Check history and allow time for administrative processing
Complete or Processed	Required workflow actions have been recorded	Verify that the final document reaches the appropriate personnel record

Check Signatures And Administrative Details

A report can appear nearly finished while still lacking one required signature. Review the signature section and confirm that the rated Soldier, rater, and senior rater actions are recorded when applicable. A missing signature may result from an unavailable official, an incorrect email or account association, or a report routed to the wrong person.

Also verify basic data such as the evaluation period, assigned organization, rank, duty title, and rating officials. Errors in these fields can cause a report to be rejected or returned. For broader explanations of NCOER preparation and related requirements, consult this NCOER application guide as a general reference, then follow the current instructions provided by your unit.

Respond To Delays And Returned Reports

When an evaluation remains pending, start with the local rating chain and S-1 or unit administrative office. Provide the report identifier, evaluation period, current status, and the date of the last recorded action. A concise record of your follow-ups makes it easier for administrators to determine where the delay occurred.

If an NCOER is late because a rating official is unavailable, an organization changed, or another unusual circumstance disrupted the process, the unit may need a formal explanation or exception. The appropriate remedy depends on the facts and the governing policy. Guidance on preparing a late NCOER exception can help explain the type of documentation often associated with that situation.

Keep Evidence Of Completion

Save a copy of the completed evaluation, status screen, routing history, and relevant correspondence when permitted by Army policy. These records can help establish when the report was signed, submitted, or returned for correction. Do not store sensitive personnel documents in an unapproved personal account or send them through unsecured channels.

After EES shows the report as complete, allow time for downstream systems to update. If the document does not appear in iPERMS or another expected record after the normal processing period, contact the unit records manager or servicing personnel office. EES completion and permanent record availability are related steps, but they may not occur simultaneously.

Actions That Help Prevent Problems

• Confirm the rating chain and evaluation period before the report is initiated.
• Review EES notifications and pending tasks regularly during the rating period.
• Contact the responsible official promptly when a signature or correction is outstanding.
• Keep authorized copies of the final report and important routing evidence.
• Escalate unresolved discrepancies through the S-1, records manager, or servicing personnel office.

Check your NCOER in EES at key points rather than waiting until a promotion, transfer, or separation action is approaching. Use the status, history, signatures, and record systems together to determine whether the evaluation is truly complete. When an issue remains unresolved, begin with your chain of command and unit administrative support, using current Army guidance for the final decision.