Download DA Form 2166-8, also known as NCO Evaluation Report. This form is designed to assist in providing improved professional and performance development. The rater will use this form in preparation for observing conduct and will record the results of performance counseling.
How To Fill-In
Step 1 – Part l – Administrative Data – Complete the following blocks Part l a.through o.:
- Part l a. – Name (Last, First, Middle Initial format)
- b. Social Security Number
- c. Rank
- d. Date Of Rank
- e. PMOSC
- f. 1. – Unit, Organization, Station, Zip Code or APO, Major Command
- f. 2. Status Code
- g, Reason For Submission
- h. Period Covered
- From (year, month, day format)
- Thru (year, month, day format)
- i. Rated Months
- j. Non-Rated Codes
- k. Number Of Encl
- l. Rated NCO’s Email Address (.gov or .mil)
- m. UIC
- n. CMD Code
- o. PSB Code
Step 2 – Part ll- Authentication – Information regarding raters and reviewers. Complete the box that would apply to each:
- Part ll a. Name Of Rater (Last, First, Middle Initial format)
- Social Security Number
- Rank
- Signature
- Date (yyyy/mm/dd format)
- PMOSC/Branch
- Organization
- Duty Assignment
- Rater’s Email (.gov or .mil)
- Part ll b. Name Of Senior Rater (Last, First, Middle Initial format)
- Social Security Number
- Rank
- Signature (of rater)
- Date (yyyy/mm/dd format)
- PMOSC/Branch
- Organization
- Duty Assignment
- Senior Rater’s Email (.gov or .mil)
- Part ll c. Name Of Reviewer (Last, First, Middle Initial format)
- Social Security Number
- Rank
- Signature (of rater)
- Date (yyyy/mm/dd format)
- PMOSC/Branch
- Organization
- Duty Assignment
- Reviewer’s Email (.gov or .mil)
- Part ll d. – Concur with other raters or do not concur with other raters- check the appropriate box.
- Part ll e. – Rated NCO must read the acknowledgement box in Part ll section e. If in agreement:
- Signature (of NCO)
- Date (yyyy/mm/dd format)
Step 3 – Part lll – Duty Description (Rater) – Complete blocks a. through f.:
- Part lll a. – Principal Duty Title
- b. Duty MOSC
- c.Daily Duties And Scope
- d. Areas Of Special Emphasis
- e. Appointed Duties
- f. Counseling Dates
- Initial appropriate box
Step 4 – Part lV (Rater) – Army Values/Attributes/Skills/Actions – Check either yes or no (Bullet comments are mandatory. Substantive bullet comments for “no” entries)
- 1. Loyalty
- 2. Duty
- 3. Respect/EO/EEO
- 4 Selfless Service
- 5. Honor
- 6. Integrity
- 7. Personal Courage
- Complete Bullet Comments
Step 5 – Part lV (Rater) – This section addresses NCO Values/Responsibilities – Answer blocks b. though f. accordingly:
- b. competence
- c. Physical Fitness & Military Bearing
- d. Leadership
- e. Training
- f. Responsibility & Accountability
- (Bullet Comments are mandatory – more substantive if entry is
“Excellent” or “Needs Improvement”)
Step 6 – Part V – Overall Performance And Potential – (Rater) – Complete the following:
- Part V a. Overall potential for promotion and/or service in portions of greater responsibility- select one box in answer
- b. List 3 positions in which the rated NCO could best serve the Army at his/her current or next higher grade (list three on the lines
- c. (Senior Rater) Overall performance answer by selecting and checking a box
- d. (Senior Rater) Over all potential for promotion and/or and or service in positions of greater responsibility. ( select an appropriate number)
- Part V e. is for Senior Rater Comments with regard to NCO progress.