Petty Officers Third Class and Below

intend. An adverse report (fig. 2-11) is one in which a mark of 2.8 or lower is assigned, one that does not recommend a member for advancement (an X in block 43), or one that has an adverse comment in the narrative section (block 56). If you make an adverse report about a person, you must refer the report to the person for comment. The person then must respond by either sub- mitting a statement or communicating, in writing, a desire not to make a statement. Members are allowed up to 15 days in which to respond to adverse reports referred for statement or comment. Commanding officers may grant an extension of up to 15 days upon the member’s written request. Petty Officers Third Class and Below. —In the case of petty officers third class and below, if a report contains an adverse mark or comment, the following entry is made in the member’s service record on page 13: I acknowledge having reviewed my Enlisted Performance Evaluation Report for the period to , which has been referred to me because of derogatory contents. Article 1122 of Navy Regulations has been explained to me, and I under- stand my rights to make a statement. It is my desire (to make a statement)(not to make a statement) concerning my adverse evaluation report. The member signs the page 13 entry, and a member of the activity authorized to sign service record entries witnesses it. Figure 2-11.—Example of adverse report. 2-16