When do you have to have a Change of rater on a NCOER?

Answer 1

When you have a change in your immediate rating chain (your rater changes due to PCS, Relief for Cause, etc...). AR 623-3 para 3-44 (b) 1-3 states:

1. The rated NCO ceases to serve under the immediate supervision of the rater and minimum rating qualifications have been met.

2. A rated NCO is reduced to corporal/specialist or below. Part 1c will contain the reduced rank and part 1d will reflect the effective date of the reduction. Reduction to another NCO grade does not require a report.

3. The rated NCO is separated from active duty. As an exception, retirement reports of less than 1 year will be rendered at the option of the rater or senior rater or when requested by the rated NCO.