What are some examples of prohibited comments for a NCOER?

What are some examples of prohibited comments for a NCOER?

• A. Differences relating to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or national origin
• B. Comments about physical fitness only
• C. Remarks about instrument training
• D. Praise for leadership ability

Answer: (D)

Prohibited comments target personal characteristics that have no bearing on job performance and can lead to discrimination. Specifically, references to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or national origin are not allowed in an NCOER. The evaluation should focus on duties, responsibilities, and performance, not attributes that identify a person. Other types of comments—such as notes on physical fitness, remarks about instrument training, or praise for leadership ability—are appropriate when they are directly tied to performance and supported by evidence.

Prohibited comments target personal characteristics that have no bearing on job performance and can lead to discrimination. Specifically, references to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or national origin are not allowed in an NCOER. The evaluation should focus on duties, responsibilities, and performance, not attributes that identify a person.

Other types of comments—such as notes on physical fitness, remarks about instrument training, or praise for leadership ability—are appropriate when they are directly tied to performance and supported by evidence.