How to Use EES to View Your NCOER Bullet Comments in Full Text

The Evaluation Entry System, or EES, stores and displays Army evaluation information for authorised users. When an NCOER appears with shortened lines, hidden text, or narrow comment fields, the issue is often the page view rather than missing content.

This guide is written for readers in Australia who may access a US Army record from Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, or another location. EES is a US Army system, not an Australian Defence Force portal, so access depends on the correct US Army credentials, permissions, and network arrangements.

Accessing The Correct NCOER Record

Sign in to EES through the approved Army access route, using the account and authentication method assigned to you. After signing in, open the evaluation area and locate the relevant Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report by name, rank, evaluation period, or status.

Check the dates before opening the form. An NCO may have several evaluations listed, including a draft, referred report, annual report, or completed record. Selecting the wrong period can make accurate comments appear to be missing when they are simply stored on another NCOER.

Australian users should also consider the time difference. A system update made during business hours in Virginia may appear overnight in Sydney or Melbourne, while Perth users can be several hours behind the east coast. If an evaluation was recently submitted, allow time for processing before assuming the record is incomplete.

Opening The Full Evaluation View

Select the NCOER itself rather than relying on a summary screen. Summary pages commonly show shortened snippets, status labels, or the first part of a bullet. The detailed view should display the form’s sections, including duty description, performance comments, attributes, and senior rater information where your permissions allow.

Look for an option such as “View,” “Open,” “Details,” or “Print Preview.” The exact wording can vary with system updates and account roles. A read-only record may show all approved text but prevent editing, while a draft may provide editable fields to the authorised rating chain.

If the page opens in a new browser tab, check whether your browser blocked pop-ups. A blank window, loading spinner, or missing evaluation may be a browser or network problem rather than an issue with the NCOER itself.

Expanding Bullet Comments In Full

In the detailed view, click inside each comment field and inspect the complete text. Some interfaces display a fixed-height box with a scrollbar. Others reveal the remaining words after selecting the field, expanding the window, or moving through the text with the keyboard.

Use the browser’s zoom controls to reduce the page size if the fields are cramped. On Windows, Ctrl-minus usually makes more of the form visible, while Ctrl-plus restores the size. A wide monitor can help, but zooming out is often more useful when the comment box is clipped on a laptop.

For a reliable copy, use the system’s print or export function where available. Save the authorised PDF rather than copying only the visible snippet. A PDF can preserve line breaks, punctuation, and the complete narrative, which is valuable when checking what the rater or senior rater actually entered.

Fixing Cut-Off Text And Display Problems

Before contacting an administrator, try a supported browser, clear the page cache, and disable extensions that alter page layouts. Corporate security tools, ad blockers, and translation features can interfere with expandable fields. Do not install unofficial software or attempt to bypass an access restriction.

Run these checks in order:

• Confirm that the evaluation status is complete or available for review
• Open the record from the detailed view instead of the dashboard
• Scroll inside each comment box, not only the main webpage
• Try print preview or PDF export
• Check whether pop-ups or new tabs are blocked
• Record the error message, date, and browser version

If the text remains unavailable, contact the appropriate unit S1, HR professional, rating-chain administrator, or EES help channel. Provide the evaluation period and a screenshot that excludes unnecessary personal information. Avoid emailing sensitive evaluation content through an unapproved account.

Keeping Supporting Records Aligned

Full NCOER comments should be read alongside the duty description, counselling notes, award records, and other documents used during the rating period. This helps distinguish a genuine omission from wording that was intentionally condensed during the rating process.

The same principle applies to officer evaluation preparation. A practical OER support form guide can help explain how duties, objectives, and supporting achievements are organised before an evaluation is prepared.

Make sure your contact information is current so that notices and administrative follow-up reach you. If your details have changed, review the process for updating iPERMS contacts. Someone working remotely from Adelaide or travelling between Australian bases should be especially careful about outdated email addresses and unreliable access to an old phone number.

Checking Accuracy Before Taking Action

Read every section slowly, including text that appears outside the main bullet fields. Check names, rank, dates, duty position, evaluation type, rater identity, and senior rater information. A comment can be grammatically complete while still being attached to the wrong period or duty position.

Keep the original downloaded record unchanged. If you need to annotate it, work from a copy and label the copy clearly. Record the date you viewed the NCOER and note whether you saw a draft, signed report, referred report, or final version.

If you believe the report contains an error or an improper evaluation, use the relevant administrative channel rather than altering the record yourself. Review the formal appeal grounds for general context, while recognising that NCOER correction and appeal procedures can depend on the report’s status and the applicable Army policy.

Practical Checks For A Complete Record

A complete review should leave you with both the full wording and enough context to identify the record later. Save only through approved systems, protect the PDF as sensitive personnel information, and avoid placing it in personal cloud storage or sending it through casual messaging apps.

Use the first checklist while viewing the record:

• Match the report period to the correct NCOER
• Confirm the form opens in detailed rather than summary mode
• Expand or scroll through every narrative field
• Compare the screen view with the exported PDF
• Check that the report status is clearly shown

After saving or reporting an issue, use this second checklist to preserve a useful audit trail:

• Note the date and local time of access
• Record the browser and device used
• Save the file name with the evaluation period
• Keep screenshots free from unrelated personal data
• Contact the authorised administrator if wording is still missing

Viewing method	Best use	Main limitation
Detailed EES view	Reading individual comments and form sections	Fields may be narrow or scrollable
Print preview	Checking how the complete form will render	Pop-ups may need permission
Exported PDF	Retaining a readable copy for authorised records	Must be stored securely
Summary dashboard	Checking status and locating a report	May truncate bullet comments

When the detailed view, print preview, and PDF show the same wording, you can generally treat the displayed text as the complete accessible version for your account. If they disagree, preserve the evidence and ask the responsible Army administrator to verify the official record.