OERs / NCOERs: Appeals, Rebuttals

Referred OERs / Relief for Cause OERs -- Rebuttals to Referred OERs on an Immediate Basis

Officer Evaluation Report (OER) Appeals

Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) Appeals

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AR 623-3

Chapter 6

Appeals

6–12.

Special Review Board

a. The DCS, G–1 SRB is established under the provisions of DA Memorandum 600–1 and operates within the guidelines established in this regulation. It is composed of senior officers, warrant officers, and NCOs on duty at HQDA. At least three members of the board constitute a quorum for voting on each case. Board recommendations are based on a majority vote. When practical, cases will be considered by at least one board member whose background is similar to that of the appellant. No members will vote on a case in which they were personally involved or knowingly have any bias for or against the parties involved. To the extent possible, voting members will be senior to the appellant.

b. Board proceedings are administrative and nonadversary; the provisions of AR 15–6 do not apply. Although not bound by the rules of evidence for trials by court-martial or other court proceedings, the board does keep within the reasonable bounds of evidence that is competent, material, and relevant. The appellant or their agent is not authorized to appear before the board. The board may obtain more information from the appellant, the rating officials, persons in the chain of command, or anyone thought to have firsthand knowledge of the case. The appellant will generally be contacted by the appropriate HQDA Appeals and Corrections branch office (see app F). Normally, the board will not contact those who provided a third-party statement of support unless there is a need for clarification.