What is earliest that an NCOER can be signed prior to the "THRU" date?

What is earliest that an NCOER can be signed prior to the "THRU" date?

• A. Up to 14 days prior to the "THRU" date
• B. 30 days prior
• C. On the THRU date only
• D. 60 days prior

Answer: (A)

In NCOER timing, signatures are limited to a window before the end of the rating period. The earliest a sign-off can occur is 14 days prior to the THRU date, and you can sign up to and including the THRU date. This keeps the evaluation current to the end of the period while allowing enough lead time for processing and routing. Signing too far in advance would risk locking in a report before late-period performance is captured, and waiting until the THRU date only would unnecessarily delay finalization. For example, if the THRU date is 30 June, the earliest sign date is around 16 June, with signing allowed through 30 June.

In NCOER timing, signatures are limited to a window before the end of the rating period. The earliest a sign-off can occur is 14 days prior to the THRU date, and you can sign up to and including the THRU date. This keeps the evaluation current to the end of the period while allowing enough lead time for processing and routing. Signing too far in advance would risk locking in a report before late-period performance is captured, and waiting until the THRU date only would unnecessarily delay finalization. For example, if the THRU date is 30 June, the earliest sign date is around 16 June, with signing allowed through 30 June.