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DA PAM 623-3

Evaluation Reporting System

DA PAM 623-3 is the procedural guide for preparing evaluation reports -- officer, NCO, and academic. It contains the block-by-block instructions and examples that AR 623-3 only summarizes. Rating officials should keep it open while writing.

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Type
DA PAM
Edition verified
February 2025

What to take from it

  • Provides step-by-step procedures for completing officer, NCO, and academic evaluation reports.
  • Contains the entry instructions for each block of the evaluation forms.
  • Explains the timeline and processing steps for submitting a completed report.
  • AR 623-3 is the policy; this pamphlet is the how-to.

These points are our summary, written for recall. They are not a substitute for the publication and they will not cover everything a board can ask. Read the source.