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NCOER Character Bullet Examples

Character bullets address who the NCO is as a person and leader — their values, ethics, and conduct on and off duty. Strong Character bullets show specific actions that reflect Army values, support for SHARP and EO programs, and professional behavior under pressure.

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What counts as Character?

Character content includes: support for SHARP and Equal Opportunity programs, command climate contributions, integrity in difficult situations, resilience during personal hardship, ethical decision-making, Army values demonstrated through specific actions, and dignity and respect toward all Soldiers and personnel.

Example Character Bullets

Exceeded Standard
o maintained professional composure and reported for duty during period of personal loss without degradation to mission or unit performance
Exceeded Standard
o fostered a climate of dignity and respect across the section; zero SHARP incidents reported during rating period under his leadership
Exceeded Standard
o identified potential SHARP concern and reported through proper channels immediately; protected Soldier welfare and preserved unit trust
Exceeded Standard
o established command climate survey as anonymous and actionable; addressed all concerns within 72 hours and documented follow-through
Far Exceeded Standard
o led unit SHARP training that changed culture; incidents fell to zero for first time in three years under his leadership and advocacy
Far Exceeded Standard
o embodied selfless service; consistently prioritized Soldier welfare over personal convenience, earning trust of entire platoon
Far Exceeded Standard
o exposed supply accountability discrepancy and reported through chain of command; demonstrated moral courage that preserved unit integrity
Met Standard
o maintained high moral and ethical standards on and off duty; actions consistently aligned with Army values throughout rating period
Met Standard
o supported SHARP/EO programs through dedicated training and personal example; fostered environment free of harassment
Met Standard
o demonstrated maturity and self-control when under pressure; displayed high level of responsibility consistent with grade and position
Exceeded Standard
o led SHARP training that updated unit response procedures; entire chain of command completed certification within mandated timelines
Exceeded Standard
o identified command climate survey gap and addressed it with battalion S1; corrective actions documented and tracked through resolution
Exceeded Standard
o intervened in off-duty incident involving Soldier conduct; preserved unit integrity through proper reporting and follow-through
Far Exceeded Standard
o sponsored unit EO program rebuild after policy update; documentation, training, and reporting structure brought back to standard
Met Standard
o trained junior NCOs on bystander intervention; section reported clearer understanding of SHARP escalation procedures
Far Exceeded Standard
o reported potential SHARP violation through proper channels within 24 hours; protected victim welfare and chain of command trust

Tips for writing strong Character bullets

  • Lead with a specific action, not a vague value statement
  • Reference SHARP or EO support with concrete detail when possible
  • Frame personal hardship as professional composure and continued duty performance
  • Avoid generic phrases like "upheld Army values" without supporting detail
  • Show the effect on the unit or command climate, not just the action taken

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Frequently asked questions

Does an NCOER Character bullet need to address SHARP or EO?

Yes. AR 623-3 directs raters to assess the rated NCO's character against the Army Values and a climate of dignity and respect, which includes SHARP (Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention), Equal Opportunity, and command-climate behavior. A strong Character entry shows a specific action that upheld that climate, not a generic "supports SHARP" line.

What does the Character competency cover on an NCOER?

Character is who the NCO is as a leader — the Army Values, empathy, the Warrior/Service Ethos, and discipline (ADP 6-22). On the NCOER it shows up as integrity in hard situations, accountability, moral courage, and fostering dignity and respect. Write it with concrete actions, not adjectives.

How long should an NCOER Character bullet be?

Keep it tight. EvalMe caps NCOER bullets at 158 characters (and targets about 150) so they fit the DA Form 2166-9 field cleanly, and each begins with a past-tense action verb. One precise values-in-action bullet beats three vague ones.

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