Which of the following is NOT a mandatory NCOER type?

• A. Annual
• B. Relief for Cause
• C. 60-Day Option
• D. Change of Rater

Answer: (C)

Understanding NCOER types helps you see when an evaluation must or can be filed. The types that align with the regular evaluation cycle are the Annual evaluation, the Change of Rater evaluation, and the Relief for Cause evaluation. These are considered mandatory because they cover the standard progression: a yearly performance snapshot, continuity when a new rater takes over, and an evaluation when there’s a removal from a position for cause.

The 60-Day Option is not mandatory. It exists as an optional interim evaluation that a unit may use at its discretion to capture early feedback or interim performance during the first 60 days of a new assignment or under specific circumstances. Since it isn’t required in every case, it’s not one of the mandatory NCOER types.