When would a complete NCOER record be submitted for an NCO?

• A. After retirement
• B. When the unit requests it
• C. If the rated soldier is about to be considered by a HQDA level selection board for promotion, school, or CSM selection
• D. At the end of the rating period

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that complete NCOER records are kept ready for the selection process that happens at the highest level within the Army. When a soldier is about to be considered by a HQDA-level selection board for promotion, schooling, or a top leadership position (like CSM), a complete NCOER is submitted so the board has the full, up-to-date picture of the soldier’s performance, potential, and leadership history. This ensures decisions are made with all relevant data across the most recent rating period and prior records.

Choosing this moment aligns with how boards evaluate candidates: they need the complete record to compare qualifications and performance across many soldiers. Submitting a complete record after retirement or simply because the unit requests it doesn’t fit the board-driven purpose, and submitting only at the end of the rating period isn’t tied to board consideration.