What are the three types of Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs)?

What are the three types of Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs)?

• A. Direct (SGT), Organizational (SSG-1SG), Strategic (CSM)
• B. Direct, Tactical, Strategic
• C. Direct, Organizational, Indirect
• D. Company, Field, Strategic

Answer: (A)

Three types of Officer Evaluation Reports are based on the scope of an officer’s duties: direct, organizational, and strategic. A direct OER is used when you’re evaluating an officer who leads Soldiers directly in day-to-day, frontline roles—platoon or team leadership where the focus is on immediate supervision and subordinate performance. An organizational OER fits positions that influence broader elements within a unit or organization, such as staff or functional leadership where impact spans multiple subordinates or sections. A strategic OER applies to senior leaders whose responsibilities affect large-scale outcomes across units or at higher levels, focusing on performance and potential in line with long-range Army objectives. The other options don’t match the official categories because they use terms that aren’t recognized as OER types.

Three types of Officer Evaluation Reports are based on the scope of an officer’s duties: direct, organizational, and strategic. A direct OER is used when you’re evaluating an officer who leads Soldiers directly in day-to-day, frontline roles—platoon or team leadership where the focus is on immediate supervision and subordinate performance. An organizational OER fits positions that influence broader elements within a unit or organization, such as staff or functional leadership where impact spans multiple subordinates or sections. A strategic OER applies to senior leaders whose responsibilities affect large-scale outcomes across units or at higher levels, focusing on performance and potential in line with long-range Army objectives. The other options don’t match the official categories because they use terms that aren’t recognized as OER types.