Viewing a rater profile in the Army Evaluation Entry System

The Evaluation Entry System (EES) gives Army personnel a centralized way to prepare, route, review, and sign performance evaluations. Depending on your role, rank, and system permissions, it may also display information connected to a rater profile. Understanding what that profile contains can help you interpret the evaluation process and identify administrative issues before a report is completed.

Access is not the same for every user. A rated Soldier may be able to review an evaluation, acknowledge counseling, or track a report without having permission to open the rating official’s profile data. Raters and senior raters generally have broader visibility because profile information is tied to their official evaluation responsibilities.

What a rater profile does in EES

A rater profile is designed to show how a rating official’s assessments are distributed across eligible evaluations. It helps the Army monitor rating patterns and identify whether a rater is using the available performance categories consistently. The information can be especially important when a report includes a top performance label or a recommendation that affects a Soldier’s career record.

The profile is associated with the rating official, not simply with one Soldier’s evaluation. It may include information such as the number of reports considered, the distribution of ratings, and profile status. The exact fields displayed can vary according to the evaluation type, the official’s role, and current Army policy.

A profile is not a substitute for the evaluation itself. It does not explain every duty performance decision, and it should not be treated as a personal ranking of every Soldier a rater has assessed.

Check your EES role before looking for the profile

Sign in through the authorized Army EES access point and confirm that the correct personnel record or evaluation workspace is displayed. EES permissions are role-based, so the available menu options may differ for a rated Soldier, rater, senior rater, supplementary reviewer, or administrator.

Look for an evaluation workspace, rating chain area, or profile-related option in the navigation panel. The wording and layout may change as the system is updated. If a profile option does not appear, that may reflect your assigned role rather than a technical problem.

Do not attempt to use another person’s credentials or access information that is outside your assigned permissions. EES contains protected personnel data, and improper access can create both security and administrative concerns.

Steps for reviewing available profile information

Open the evaluation connected to the appropriate rating chain, then review the personnel and rating official details shown in the record. If your account is authorized to see profile information, select the relevant rater or senior-rater profile option from the evaluation workspace.

Before relying on the displayed figures, check the identity of the rating official, the evaluation type, the status of the profile, and the date or reporting period covered. A profile may be incomplete while reports are pending, returned for correction, or awaiting final processing.

Use the information as a context check rather than as a reason to negotiate for a particular rating. A rater’s profile can help explain how an assessment fits within the official’s recorded distribution, but the evaluation still must be based on observed performance, duties, responsibilities, and applicable guidance.

What you may see and what it means

The following details are commonly relevant when a profile is available, although the exact display depends on system permissions and policy:

Information	Why it matters
Rating official’s identity	Confirms that the correct rater or senior rater is connected to the evaluation
Evaluation category	Shows whether the record relates to an NCOER, OER, or another supported report
Profile status	Indicates whether the data is active, pending, incomplete, or otherwise restricted
Rating distribution	Places a current assessment within the official’s recorded pattern
Report count	Helps show how much prior evaluation data supports the profile
Reporting period	Identifies the time frame used for the displayed information

A distribution should be interpreted carefully. A small number of completed reports may produce a profile that changes significantly after another evaluation is processed. Likewise, a profile may not include reports that are still being corrected, signed, or uploaded.

If the profile information appears inconsistent with the evaluation, save the relevant details and raise the issue through the proper chain. Avoid editing or forwarding screenshots that contain unnecessary personally identifiable information.

When a rated Soldier cannot view the profile

Many Soldiers assume that reviewing an evaluation automatically includes access to the rater’s profile. In practice, the system may limit profile visibility to the rating official or other authorized users. A rated Soldier can often review the report’s content and administrative data without seeing the rater’s complete rating history.

If you cannot open the profile, verify that you are using the correct account and that the evaluation has reached the stage where profile data would normally be available. If access remains unavailable, ask the servicing S1, administrative office, or designated EES support channel whether your role permits that view.

For a broader explanation of evaluation status and routing, review this OER tracking guide. Tracking the report can help distinguish a missing profile display from a report that simply has not reached final processing.

Use profile information responsibly

A rater profile is administrative evidence, not a performance appeal by itself. If you believe the evaluation contains an incorrect duty description, missing achievement, wrong rating official, or procedural error, document the specific issue and use the appropriate correction or rebuttal process.

Keep copies of signed evaluations and related correspondence according to local guidance. Once the report is finalized, confirm that the correct document reaches the Soldier’s official military record. Records questions may involve iPERMS rather than EES; for related background, see this guide to finding an AER in iPERMS.

Before discussing a profile or evaluation with others:

• Confirm that you are viewing the correct Soldier, rating official, and reporting period.
• Check whether the profile is final or still affected by pending reports.
• Protect names, service numbers, and other personally identifiable information.
• Record specific administrative discrepancies and submit them through the chain of command or S1.
• Keep EES access limited to your authorized role and official duties.

Use EES to verify the evaluation’s routing, rating-chain information, and any profile data your permissions allow you to see. When the display is limited or unclear, rely on official administrative support and current Army policy rather than guessing from incomplete figures. Reviewing the record carefully before signatures and final submission can help catch avoidable errors while there is still time to correct them.