Who writes most of an Enlisted Evaluation Report (EER/FITREP)?

• A. The Rater (supervisor) writes most of the EER; the Senior Rater provides input and overall endorsement; a third party may act as reviewer.
• B. The Senior Rater writes most of the EER; the Rater provides input.
• C. Only the Rater writes the EER without input from others.
• D. The commanding officer writes the entire EER.

Answer: (A)

In an Enlisted Evaluation Report, the person who directly supervises the member is responsible for most of the writing. The rater observes day-to-day performance, documents specific duties, achievements, and behavior, and crafts the bulk of the narrative and the rating. The Senior Rater then reviews that draft, adds their input, and provides the overall endorsement and assessment of potential for advancement. They ensure the content aligns with higher-level standards and the unit’s expectations. A third-party reviewer may also step in to check for accuracy, consistency, and policy compliance before finalization. The commanding officer typically signs and may add final notes, but does not write the majority of the report. This structure explains why the correct approach is that the rater writes most of the EER, with the Senior Rater providing input and endorsement, and a reviewer validating the document.