How to Find Your AER (Academic Evaluation Report) in iPERMS

An Academic Evaluation Report (AER), usually completed on DA Form 1059, documents a soldier’s performance at a military school, course, or academic program. It can support professional development, assignment decisions, promotion review, and a complete official military record.

The Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System, commonly called iPERMS, is the primary location many soldiers use to review documents maintained in the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). Your AER may appear there after the school, unit, or records office has processed and uploaded it.

Finding the report is usually straightforward when you know which document category to check. If the report is missing, the next step is generally a records inquiry through your S1, military personnel office, or the organization responsible for submitting the document.

What an AER Contains

An AER records a student’s attendance, academic performance, conduct, leadership, and overall results during a qualifying course or program. The report may include course dates, identification details, evaluator comments, academic ratings, and a final determination such as satisfactory completion or failure.

The document is different from an NCOER, OER, or ordinary course certificate. A certificate may prove that you attended or completed training, while the AER provides a formal evaluation of your performance. Because of that distinction, search for the actual DA Form 1059 rather than relying on a graduation document.

Prepare Before Signing In

Access to iPERMS generally requires an approved military identity credential and a compatible browser or workstation. Have your Common Access Card (CAC), PIN, and card reader ready if your access method requires them. Soldiers using a government network may also need to follow local security or browser instructions.

It helps to know the approximate course name, school, completion date, and reporting organization before searching. If your goal is to verify that a document was uploaded, write down the course dates and the spelling used on your military record. These details make it easier to recognize the correct file among other personnel documents.

EES and iPERMS are separate Army systems. If you are trying to reach the Evaluation Entry System instead, use this EES sign-in guide. An EES login problem does not necessarily indicate an iPERMS access problem, so identify the correct system before troubleshooting.

Open iPERMS and Search Your Record

Sign in to the official iPERMS access point using your authorized credentials. After authentication, open your AMHRR or personnel record and locate the document search, record review, or document display area. The exact screen names can change as Army systems are updated, but the purpose remains the same: view documents stored in your official record.

Begin with a broad search if you are unsure how the report was indexed. Look for categories such as performance, service, education, training, or other personnel documents. Search terms may include “AER,” “DA Form 1059,” the school name, or the course title. If the system allows date filters, use a range that covers the course completion date and several weeks afterward.

A report may be filed under a document description that does not exactly match the wording you expect. Review nearby entries and open the document image when the title, date, or organization appears relevant. Confirm that the name, rank, course, dates, and evaluation outcome belong to you.

Match the File to Your Course

Use the details in the report to confirm that you have found the correct academic evaluation. A valid AER should generally identify the student, the school or course, the period of attendance, and the responsible evaluator or issuing organization. Compare these details with your graduation paperwork and personal records.

The following search terms and locations can help narrow the review:

What You Know	What to Search or Check	What to Verify
Course name	School, course title, or abbreviation	The course matches your attendance
Completion date	Date range around graduation	Dates align with the academic program
Document type	AER or DA Form 1059	The file is an evaluation, not only a certificate
Filing category	Performance, education, or training	The record is stored in the appropriate section
Issuing organization	School, command, or training center	The organization is connected to the course

Download or print a personal copy only through approved procedures and according to Army information-security rules. Avoid sending personnel documents through unsecured personal email or storing them in an unprotected location.

Handle a Missing or Incorrect AER

If you cannot find the report, first confirm that enough processing time has passed since course completion. Schools and personnel offices may need time to review, sign, scan, and transmit an AER. Check with your unit S1 or the school’s records section to determine whether the form was completed and submitted.

Provide supporting details when requesting help: your full name, rank, component, course title, school, attendance dates, graduation date, and any copy of the DA Form 1059 or course paperwork you possess. Ask the responsible office to verify whether the report was sent to iPERMS and whether it was rejected, misfiled, or still awaiting processing.

If the report contains an incorrect name, date, rating, course, or administrative entry, do not alter the original file. Request a correction through your chain of command, S1, school records office, or the appropriate Army records authority. Keep correspondence and supporting documents so the issue can be tracked if additional review is required.

Separate Access Problems From Record Problems

A blank search result can result from several different causes. The document may not have been uploaded, your search filter may be too narrow, the report may be indexed under an unexpected category, or your account may not have permission to view a particular record. Identify the cause before submitting repeated requests.

If you are experiencing a system outage or general Army service interruption, check the published maintenance schedule for EES-related availability. That information applies to EES and may not explain an iPERMS issue, but it can help distinguish a service interruption from a document-filing problem.

For EES authentication errors, browser issues, or credential problems, review this login troubleshooting guide. For iPERMS-specific access concerns, use the support channel identified by your unit or the official Army personnel-records portal.

Keep Your Personnel File Ready for Review

Once you locate the AER, check the document carefully and retain a secure reference copy if permitted. Review it before a promotion board, school application, permanent change of station, separation action, or records audit. Early review gives the responsible office time to correct omissions.

Use this checklist when reviewing your academic evaluation record:

• Confirm your name, rank, identification information, and component.
• Match the school, course title, attendance dates, and completion status.
• Check that evaluator comments and ratings are legible and complete.
• Compare the AER with your graduation certificate or course completion records.
• Report missing or inaccurate information through your S1 or records office.

Take time to locate your DA Form 1059 in iPERMS, verify every important detail, and document any discrepancy. If the report is absent or incorrect, begin with the office that created or submitted it and provide the evidence needed to resolve the record efficiently.