How to Find Your NCOER Senior Rater’s Average

An NCOER senior rater’s average is a useful reference point when you are trying to understand how your evaluation compares with the senior rater’s broader rating history. It can help place a “Most Qualified,” “Highly Qualified,” or other assessment in context, although it does not replace the written comments or the complete evaluation record.

The information is generally connected to the Army Evaluation Entry System, commonly called EES, and the senior rater’s profile. Soldiers may see some evaluation details in EES, while access to a senior rater’s full profile or statistical history may be restricted. The exact screens and permissions can vary according to role, rank, unit procedures, and system updates.

A senior rater average should also be treated as one part of the evaluation process. Counseling records, duty performance, potential, leadership results, and the narrative comments on the NCOER remain important. If you find a discrepancy, contact your S1, servicing military personnel office, or the rating chain before taking action.

What The Senior Rater Average Means

The average usually refers to the senior rater’s historical distribution of overall assessments across eligible NCOERs. It may be expressed as an average percentage, a profile statistic, or a summary of the senior rater’s previous selections. This figure helps show how frequently the senior rater uses each assessment category.

For example, a senior rater who consistently marks a large majority of reports as “Most Qualified” may have a different profile from one who uses that assessment more selectively. The number does not automatically determine whether your report is favorable. It provides context for interpreting the assessment within the senior rater’s established pattern.

Do not confuse this statistic with your own performance average, promotion points, or the rater’s assessment. The rater evaluates performance against duties and standards, while the senior rater focuses primarily on potential and comparative standing among NCOs in the same population.

Where EES Displays Profile Information

Start by signing in to EES through the authorized Army access route and opening your evaluation record. Review the NCOER status, rating officials, report type, and completed assessment. If your account has permission to view profile information, look for a profile, evaluation history, or senior rater information area associated with the report.

Access is not identical for every user. A rated NCO may be able to view the finalized NCOER without seeing the senior rater’s complete profile average. Rating officials, administrators, and S1 personnel may have broader visibility because they manage or review evaluation records. A missing statistic does not necessarily mean the record is incomplete.

Personnel who are learning how EES handles routing, signatures, and evaluation records can review this guide to creating an evaluation reporting system. The site is an informational resource, so official Army instructions and local personnel guidance should control when the information differs.

What Your NCOER Actually Shows

The finalized NCOER normally displays your rating officials, duty description, counseling information, performance assessments, potential assessment, and narrative comments. The senior rater section identifies the senior rater’s assessment of your potential and includes comments explaining the evaluation.

The report itself may not print a simple line labeled “senior rater average.” In many cases, the average is maintained as profile data within the evaluation system rather than appearing as a field on the soldier’s copy. Review the senior rater block carefully, but do not assume that the assessment box alone reveals the underlying profile.

Information	Usually found on the NCOER	May require EES or personnel access
Senior rater assessment	Yes	No
Senior rater comments	Yes	No
Rater assessments	Yes	No
Senior rater’s historical average	Not always	Often
Complete rating profile	Not usually	Often
Report status and routing history	Sometimes	Usually

When The Number Is Not Visible

If you cannot find the average, ask your first-line leader or senior rater whether the statistic is available for review. You can also contact the unit S1 or human resources specialist and explain that you are looking for the senior rater profile associated with a specific NCOER. Provide the report period, rating chain, and your name exactly as they appear in the record.

A senior rater may be able to explain the profile without distributing restricted information about other soldiers. The discussion should focus on how your assessment fits the senior rater’s profile and whether the report accurately reflects your duties and potential. Avoid requesting personal details about other rated NCOs.

If the NCOER is still in draft or routing status, the profile may not be final. A report can also be unavailable because a signature is missing, the evaluation was returned for correction, or the record has not synchronized across Army systems. Confirm the report is completed and filed before treating the displayed information as final.

How To Read The Profile Carefully

A high or low average does not prove that an evaluation is unfair. Senior raters use judgment within a limited rating population, and the population can change when the senior rater changes positions. A profile may also be affected by report types, timing, eligibility rules, and the number of evaluations available for comparison.

Look at the average together with the senior rater’s comments. Strong comments should identify your potential, future assignments, developmental needs, and comparative value. The assessment should be consistent with the documented performance and the senior rater’s knowledge of your work.

If you believe the report contains an error, use the appropriate administrative or appeal process. Before raising a concern, compare the duty description, counseling documentation, rating chain, dates, bullet comments, and signature history. Guidance on building a stronger evaluation record is available in this resource about a good NCOER.

Practical Steps For Checking Your Record

Use a methodical review instead of relying on a screenshot, informal comment, or memory of an earlier evaluation. Keep a copy of the finalized NCOER and note the date you checked the profile. These steps can help:

• Sign in to EES and open the finalized NCOER, not only the draft or routing version.
• Review the senior rater block, assessment category, comments, and report status.
• Look for an authorized profile or evaluation-history view connected to the senior rater.
• Ask the S1 or senior rater to explain the average if it is not visible in your account.
• Document apparent errors and use the official correction or appeal channel promptly.

The senior rater average is separate from records such as your DD-214, promotion points, or iPERMS documents. Keep those records organized independently. If an administrative issue affects a separation document, use the appropriate records process, such as guidance on how to replace a lost DD-214.

Review your NCOER in EES, verify the senior rater assessment and profile context with your unit personnel office, and preserve the finalized record for future counseling, assignment, and promotion decisions.