If convicted by a court-martial or if adverse information is filed in the selection record, what comments are mandatory on the ratee's next report?

• A. Only performance-related actions
• B. Comments relating to the ratee's behavior
• C. No comments
• D. Only a summary

Answer: (B)

When a ratee is convicted by a court-martial or adverse information is filed, the next report must include comments about the ratee's behavior. This ensures boards reviewing promotions have a clear view of character, trustworthiness, and leadership potential, not just job performance. The comments should be specific about the conduct, how it affected duties, and any corrective actions or expectations moving forward. Without behavior-related comments, important information about integrity and its impact on duty performance could be missing.