intend. An adverse report (fig. 2-11) is one in
which a mark of 2.8 or lower is assigned, one that
does not recommend a member for advancement
(an X in block 43), or one that has an adverse
comment in the narrative section (block 56). If
you make an adverse report about a person, you
must refer the report to the person for comment.
The person then must respond by either sub-
mitting a statement or communicating, in writing,
a desire not to make a statement. Members are
allowed up to 15 days in which to respond to
adverse reports referred for statement or
comment. Commanding officers may grant an
extension of up to 15 days upon the member’s
written request.
Petty Officers Third Class and Below. —In the
case of petty officers third class and below, if a
report contains an adverse mark or comment, the
following entry is made in the member’s service
record on page 13:
I acknowledge having reviewed my
Enlisted Performance Evaluation Report
for the period
to
, which has
been referred to me because of derogatory
contents. Article 1122 of Navy Regulations
has been explained to me, and I under-
stand my rights to make a statement. It is
my desire (to make a statement)(not to
make a statement) concerning my adverse
evaluation report.
The member signs the page 13 entry, and a
member of the activity authorized to sign service
record entries witnesses it.
Figure 2-11.—Example of adverse report.
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