Develops bullets address the NCO's commitment to growing people — mentoring Soldiers, encouraging education, building unit capability, and investing in the long-term development of subordinates. Strong Develops bullets show specific mentorship actions, the individuals impacted, and measurable outcomes.
What counts as Develops?
Develops content includes: mentoring named individuals or groups, sponsoring new Soldiers, coaching subordinates toward promotion or schools, encouraging civilian education, developing training programs, cross-training personnel, and personal self-development through education or certifications.
Exceeded Standard
o mentored junior NCO through promotion process; structured counseling and development resulted in below-zone selection to staff sergeant
Exceeded Standard
o enrolled in associate degree program in supply chain management; completed first year with 3.8 GPA while maintaining full duty performance
Exceeded Standard
o sponsored five new supply sergeants through structured onboarding program; all five achieved full mission qualification within 60 days of arrival
Exceeded Standard
o mentored OIR Supply Sergeant overseas for three quarters; facilitated zero inventory delays and built subordinate's confidence in independent operations
Exceeded Standard
o cross-trained three Soldiers on additional MOS tasks; increased section flexibility and eliminated single points of failure during high-tempo periods
Far Exceeded Standard
o mentored four NCOs toward ALC attendance; all four completed course with two earning Commandant's List recognition
Far Exceeded Standard
o developed unit certification program adopted across battalion; trained and certified 34 Soldiers on mission-critical systems ahead of deployment
Met Standard
o encouraged Soldiers to pursue education and professional development; resulted in 100% of section enrolling in technical courses to improve proficiency
Met Standard
o monitored subordinates Structured Self Development progress to ensure career development milestones were met throughout the rating period
Met Standard
o willingly devoted personal time to assist Soldiers through college application process and navigation of online coursework requirements
Far Exceeded Standard
o mentored junior Soldier through E-5 promotion process; structured counseling and study plan led to first-attempt promotion below zone
Exceeded Standard
o ran weekly small-group leader development session for team leaders; junior NCOs grew in confidence and tactical decision making
Exceeded Standard
o sponsored newly arrived Soldier through unit in-processing; resource gaps addressed and family integrated into FRG within 30 days
Exceeded Standard
o coached squad leader preparing for ALC packet; packet approved on first submission with full unit chain endorsement
Met Standard
o paired senior team member with new Soldier for shadowing; new Soldier qualified on section duties within one training cycle
Far Exceeded Standard
o built study sheet for Soldier of the Quarter board; Soldier prepared, competed, and earned Soldier of the Quarter at brigade level
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