Download DA Form 1059-1, also known as the Service School Academic Evaluation Report. This form is used by raters and reviewers to evaluate the progress of a soldier who is continuing their education in a civilian institution. This program allows soldiers to attend civilian schools to enhance their education, with financial assistance as long as they are progressing.
How To Fill-In
Step 1 – Service School Academic Evaluation Report – Begin by placing today’s date in the block in the upper right hand corner. Continue by providing the following for administrative purposes:
- Date (yyyy/mm/dd format)
- 1. Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial
- 2. Social Security Number
- 3. Rank
- 4. Branch
- 5. Specialty/MOSC
- 6. Course Title
- 7. Name Of School
- 8. Component
- 9. This Is A Referred Report, Do You Wish To Make Comments? (check the appropriate box and attach comments on another sheet)
- 10. Duration of Course (yyyy/mm/dd format) Provide “From” And “Thru” Dates
Step 2 – Block 11. – Performance Summary – Read the selections and choose appropriately by placing an X in the box that applies
- a. Exceeded Course Standards – (limited to 20% of the class)
- b. Achieved Course Standards
- c. Marginally Achieved Course Standards
- d. Failed To Achieve Course Standards
- (Rating must be supported by comments in ITEM 14.)
Step 3 – Block 12. – Demonstrated Abilities – Read the following on the form and select and place an X in the appropriate box for each:
- a. Written Communication
- b. Oral Communication
- c. Leadership Skills
- d. Contribution To Group Work
- e. Evaluation Of Student’s Research Ability
- (Superior or Unsat ratings must be supported by comments in ITEM 14.)
Step 4 – Block 13. – Has Student Demonstrated The Academic Potential For Selection To Higher Level School/Training?
- Answer with yes/no/ n/a
- (A “NO” response must be supported by comments in ITEM 14.)
Step 5 – Block 14. – Comments – This block is intended for the rater to provide a word portrait and must completely and accurately provide information on academic performance. Read the instruction on the form carefully and respond in your own words.
- Remember to place comments from Blocks 11., 12. and 13. as well, should they apply.
Step 6 – Block 15. – Authentication – This section will require signatures of the rater, reviewing officer and the soldier. Complete as follows:
- a. Typed Name, Grade, Branch And Title Of Rater
- Date (yyyy/mm/dd format)
- Signature (of rater)
- b. Typed Name, Grade, Branch And Title Of Reviewing Officer
- Date (yyyy/mm/dd format)
- Signature (of reviewing officer)
- c. Date (yyyy/mm/dd format)
- Signature (of soldier)
This form is fillable online and/or printable for manual use and/or sending.