FitRep TBS

Relative Value (RV)

1. the FITREP system's way of compensating for grading differences between Reporting Seniors. 2. Like weighted points in a GPA, it insures that all FITREPs are fair and consistent no matter how "tough" or "easy" the individual grader is. 3. Minimum is 80 and Maximum is 100. Average is 90. 4. "Grading the Grader"

Performance Anchored Rating Scales (PARS)

1. 14 professional attributes located on pages 2-4 of the report which can be evaluated on a range from A to G. 2. These scales correspond to number values 1 to 7 which are averaged to produce a numerical score for the report.

Top Performer

1. An absolute must for promotion 2. My Highest recommendation for promotion

Reporting Senior (RS)

1. Generally the first officer (commissioned or warrant) or civilian GS-9 or above in the MRO's chain of command. 2. In rare cases, can be an equal ranking officer.

Middle of the Pack

1. Highly recommended for promotion 2. Promote at first opportunity 3. Strongly recommended for promotion

Fourteen Attributes

1. Performance 2. Proficiency 3. Courage 4. Effectiveness under stress 5. Initiative 6. Leading subordinates 7. Developing subordinates 8. Setting the examples 9. Ensuring well-being of subordinates 10. Communication skills 11. Professional military education 12. Decision making ability 13. Judgement 14. Evaluations

Weak Performer

1. Recommended for promotion 2. Promote with peers 3. Promote 4. Nothing (saying nothing...says a lot)

Reporting Senior Profile and List

1. a list of all Fitness Report scores an RS has recorded for a particular rank. 2. are constantly updated and maintained by HQMC as part of a RS's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)

Fitness Report

1. one person's evaluation of one Marine at one rank in one billet. 2. The design of the report is such that it facilitates the documentation of essential and critical information in a simple and direct manner. 3. It is a simple communication between reporting officials and selection boards, essentially a "Letter of Recommendation".

Marine Reported On (MRO)

Any officer or enlisted member sergeant through major general who is the subject of the performance evaluation.

What month is reporting period ends for WO/CWO?

April

Reviewing Officer (RO)

Generally the first (commissioned) officer or GS-10 in the RS's chain of command

RO Comparative Assessment

Item 3 of Section K on page 5 "Christmas Tree"

Best Performer

Recommended for promotion ahead of contemporaries/peers

When reports are being reviewed by selection board, what number is being used?

Relative value

Third Officer Sighter

Required for all adverse reports. Normally the RS of the RO, although certain exceptions may apply.

Who is the audience for a FitRep?

The Selection Board

Any adverse comment renders

the entire report adverse

A FITREP is NOT

a disciplinary tool, a lever to exert influence or a counseling tool. Rather, it is the culmination of the counseling process.

Report Comments should reflect on: Section "I"

a)Demonstrated PROFICIENCY in execution of assigned duties b)Demonstrated LEADERSHIP ability c)Endorsement for PROMOTION and increased responsibility

All reports for Marines should arrive at HQMC how long?

no later than 30 days after the reporting period

Accelerated Promotion

requires justification using Addendum page - do not mark any block in SECT A, Item 7

Occasions for whom?

sergeant through colonel