Airman Comprehensive Assessment Process Overview PurposeObjectives Types of

Airman Comprehensive Assessment Process

Overview • • Purpose/Objectives Types of Feedback Assessment Process Rater Errors Avoiding Rater Errors Requirements Forms

Purpose Airman Comprehensive Assessment (ACA) • Formal communication between a rater and ratee to communicate: – Responsibility – Accountability – Air Force culture – An Airman's critical role in support of the mission – Individual readiness – Performance feedback on expectations to include information to assist the ratee in achieving success

Objectives – Face-to-face feedback – Learn strengths and weaknesses – Set and clarify expectations – Discuss objectives, standards, behavior, and performance with the ratee – Provide a written progress report before and after an official evaluation is due

Types of Feedback Day-to-Day

Types of Feedback • Airman Comprehensive Assessment Session - Scheduled - Documented

ACA Process • Rater determines assessment is due – – Rater fills in first section of ACA form and forwards to ratee Ratee completes self-assessment and returns form Schedule session Complete the feedback worksheet prior to the session using AF Form 931, 932, or 724 as appropriate • Conduct ACA session; focus on performance – Both sign and date worksheet – Make a copy for your files (give original to ratee) – There should be no surprises later on the performance report

ACA Process • Ratee should contact supervisor if ACA has not been accomplished

Worksheet Privacy • Feedback worksheet is typically private between rater and ratee – May only be viewed by others in the chain of evaluation for the purpose of completing performance reports

Rater Errors • Rating performance as “outstanding” when it is not – – – Don’t want to hurt feelings More lenient when facing ratee Applying personal standards Don’t want to impact career Middle range is where several should be

Rater Errors • Halo/Horns Effect Usually the strongest impression – Well-liked people get favorable ratings – Disliked people get unfavorable ratings – General impression of ratee as a person (not his/her performance)

Rater Errors Limited Observation and Poor Recall – Stereotypes – Overlook improvement on past performance – Judged on most recent experiences rather than performance during the entire period

How to Avoid Rater Errors • Exhibit the right attitude; remember the goal is to develop the individual • Learn and practice good observation skills • Gather & report supporting information – Discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information – Doing selective work sampling when direct observation is infrequent

Requirements Who and When? – Initial : • • Within 60 days of being assigned a rater Sets “ground rules” Colonel and below All Enlisted

Requirements – Midterm : • Midway between the time supervision began and the projected performance report • AB through SMSgt • 2 d Lt through Lt Col Airman Basic

Requirements – End-of-reporting/Follow-up: • Occurs in conjunction with the close out of a performance report • AB through TSgt • 2 d Lt through Capt Airman Basic

Feedback Cycle Midterm (mid-way) Initial (w/in 60 days) • AB-SMSgt • 2 d Lt-Lt Col • AB-CMSgt • 2 d Lt-Col Follow-up -----> OPR/EPR • AB-TSgt • 2 d Lt-Capt • Close-out Date

Requirements – “Ratee Requested” • Within 30 days of request –If at least 60 days have passed since last session – “Rater Directed” • Good or bad feedback • Anytime the rater deems necessary

Individual Form Details • ACA Forms – AF Form 931, AB through TSgt – AF Form 932, MSgt through CMSgt – AF Form 724, 2 d Lt through Col

AF Form 931 AB thru TSgt Front Back

AF Form 932 MSgt thru CMSgt Front Back

AF Form 724 2 d Lt thru Col Front Back

AF Form 931 --AB thru TSgt • Self-Assessment: – Responsibility, Accountability, Air Force Culture, Self • Airman’s Critical Role in Support of the Mission • Individual Readiness Index • Performance: Leadership/Primary Duties/Followership/Training • Whole Airman Concept • Knowing Your Airman

AF Form 932 --MSgt thru CMSgt • Self-Assessment: – Responsibility, Accountability, Air Force Culture, Self • Airman’s Critical Role in Support of the Mission • Individual Readiness Index • Performance: Leadership/Primary Duties/Followership/Training • Whole Airman Concept • Knowing Your Airman

AF Form 724— 2 d Lt thru Col • Self-Assessment: – Responsibility, Accountability, Air Force Culture, Self • Airman’s Critical Role in Support of the Mission • Individual Readiness Index • Performance Feedback – 7 Criteria • Knowing Your Airman