professional  skills,  problem-solving  abilities,  and the ability to accept instruction or direction. Use this  block  to  evaluate  job  performance  whether or  not  the  member  is  performing  duties  normally associated  with  his  or  her  rating. BLOCK   29   -INITIATIVE.   Evaluate   the member’s  ability  to  act  appropriately  and independently  without  specific  direction  while exercising sound judgment. Assess the member’s ability to set goals and performance standards both  personally  and  for  others.  Also  use  this  block to evaluate the extent to which the member demonstrates  resourcefulness  and  persistence  in the face of obstacles. BLOCK   30   -RELIABILITY.   Assess   the extent  to  which  the  person  can  be  depended  upon to perform assigned tasks successfully and the person’s  ability  to  persevere  to  ensure  timely completion of assigned tasks. Also use this block to evaluate the extent to which the member is at his or her assigned place of duty when needed, the  member’s  degree  of  support  for  command  and Navy  policies  and  initiatives,  and  the  member’s level  of  personal  integrity. BLOCK  31  -MILITARY  BEARING.  Rate the  member’s  personal  appearance,  including physical  fitness;  wearing  of  the  uniform;  and, when  appropriate,  neatness  in  civilian  attire; knowledge  and  practice  of  military  courtesies;  and the  way  the  person  presents  himself  or  herself  as a member of the Navy. BLOCK   32   -PERSONAL   BEHAVIOR. Assess  the  member’s  personal  behavior,  conduct both on and off duty, and demeanor during the reporting period. As the evaluator, in arriving at the  final  mark  in  this  trait,  consider  any  military or   civilian   offenses   committed   during   the reporting period. Also use this block to judge the extent to which the member presents a model of exemplary behavior, including the degree of self- control  under  stress. BLOCK   33   -HUMAN   RELATIONS   IN- CLUDING  EQUAL  OPPORTUNITY.  Evaluate the member’s ability to work successfully with peers,  subordinates,  and  superiors  and  his  or  her contributions to command morale. Focus on evaluation  of  the  member’s  support  of  the  Navy’s equal   opportunity   program. BLOCK  34  -SPEAKING  ABILITY.  Rate the  member’s  ability  to  effectively  use  the  English language  to  express  himself  or  herself  orally.  Also rate  the  person’s  correct  usage  of  the  language, clarity   of   speech,    and   organization   and presentation  of  thoughts.  Consider  performance in   formal   presentations   and/or   informal discussions.  For  persons  in  paygrades  E-1 through E-3, a grade in this trait is not re- quired  unless  they  clearly  demonstrate  they  have this ability. BLOCK  35  -WRITING  ABILITY.  Evaluate the  member’s  ability  to  effectively  use  the  English language in written communications. Rate the quality  of  the  person’s  written  work,  presentation of  thoughts,  and  correct  usage  of  English grammar. For persons in paygrades E-1 through E-3,  a  grade  in  this  trait  is  not  required unless they clearly demonstrate they have this ability. BLOCK   36   -DIRECTING.   Evaluate   the member’s  skill  at  leading  others  to  the  successful achievement of a common goal. Consider the member’s  ability  to  delegate,  to  gain  commitment from  others,  and  to  challenge  and  inspire subordinates while maintaining positive and realistic expectations. Completion of this block is mandatory for personnel in paygrades E-4 through  E-9.  For  persons  in  paygrades  E-1 through E-3, a grade in this trait is not required unless they clearly demonstrate they have this ability. BLOCK   37   -COUNSELING.   Assess   the member’s  skill  at  counseling  personnel.  Appraise the person’s ability to confront where warranted and praise where justified, along with the person’s ability  to  help  subordinates  resolve  professional and/or personal problems. Also evaluate the person’s  support  of  the  Navy  retention  programs. Completion  of  this  block  is  mandatory  for personnel in paygrades E-4 through E-9. For persons  in  paygrades  E-1  through  E-3,  a  grade  in this trait is not required unless they clearly demonstrate  they  have  this  ability. BLOCK 38 -MANAGEMENT. Evaluate the chief  petty  officer’s  ability  to  successfully  manage people and the material, financial, and time resources  under  his  or  her  control.  Measure  the member’s  ability  to  plan  and  organize,  to  optimize the  use  of  available  resources,  to  monitor  results, to  create  team  spirit,  and  to  develop  subordinates. 2-23