Focus on correctable language
The goal is to identify inaccurate, unsupported, overstated, or misleading evaluation language and respond with specific facts.
Army Evaluation Defense
Help With Adverse Army OERs and NCOERs
Identify your evaluation's stage, the disputed statements, and the response or correction options available before deciding what to submit.
OER referral and NCOER procedures are not interchangeable
A referred OER gives the rated officer an opportunity to acknowledge the report and submit comments before submission to Headquarters, Department of the Army. Referral comments do not themselves constitute an appeal or a request for a Commander's Inquiry.
An ordinary NCOER does not use that evaluation-referral process. Adverse NCOERs require attention to the applicable review and redress procedures; relief-for-cause reports have additional review requirements.
There are distinct exceptions and related procedures. A derogatory addendum to a previously filed NCOER must be referred for acknowledgment and an opportunity to comment. When relief for cause is contemplated based on an informal AR 15-6 investigation, the regulation calls for the underlying investigation's referral procedures before initiating or directing the relief. That is separate from referral of an OER.
Start with the report and its current stage
Tell us whether the document is an OER, NCOER or addendum, whether it has been filed, and what notice or suspense you received. Mr. Kamoroff can assess the disputed language and supporting records, then identify what work may be appropriate within an agreed scope.
Source: AR 623-3, paragraphs 2-17, 2-18, 3-27, 3-29b(1)(b), 3-39c and 3-56c.
Common matters
- Referred OER responses
- Adverse NCOER review and redress
- Relief-for-cause language
- Unsupported adverse bullets
- Evaluation rebuttal exhibits
- Rating-chain narrative issues
Remote administrative defense
Built for written responses, command decisions, and administrative records.
Organize proof
Useful materials may include emails, awards, counseling records, timelines, mission documents, sworn statements, and performance examples.
Avoid ranting at the rating chain
The response should protect credibility. A disciplined response can be firm without sounding disrespectful or unfocused.
Connect evaluation risk to career risk
The strategy changes depending on rank, promotion timing, command position, prior record, and follow-on administrative risk.
Direct attorney attention
Short deadlines require focused, organized written advocacy.
Mr. Kamoroff works directly with clients to review the packet, identify the actual decision being made, organize the facts, develop supporting materials, and prepare written matters that are clear, professional, and timely.
Small by design.
Mr. Kamoroff intentionally keeps the practice focused so covered administrative matters receive serious, direct attorney attention.
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Referred NCOER - Final Report Changed
“My referred NCOER made me sound like a completely different NCO. My first response was basically a rant. Mr. Kamoroff cut through that fast. He helped me focus on dates, examples, and the language that could actually be corrected. The final report changed in important ways, and my record told a fairer story.”
— R.N.
Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
Review before you respond
Need focused legal judgment before deciding what to do next?
An Urgent Military Case Assessment is a paid limited-scope review for Soldiers, NCOs, and Officers who already have paperwork, evidence, or a short suspense and need a practical assessment of risks, options, and recommended next steps.
More than a consultation. Less than full representation.
The assessment does not include drafting, command contact, law-enforcement contact, negotiation, appearance, submission of materials, or follow-on representation unless separately agreed in writing.
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Do not treat an administrative action like routine paperwork.
A weak response can follow you for years. The earlier you get focused help, the more time there is to analyze the evidence, develop the facts, and present the strongest possible rebuttal or response.