A sailor cannot receive a progressing (3.4) evaluation without which promotion recommendation on their previous evaluation?

To achieve a progressing (3.4) evaluation, a sailor must have received a "Promote" recommendation on their previous evaluation. This standard is in place to ensure that personnel who advance in their evaluation ratings exhibit the necessary performance levels consistent with moving forward in rank and responsibilities.

When evaluating a sailor’s performance, the evaluation process incorporates a tiered system that categorizes individuals based on their achievements and contributions to the team and mission. A "Promote" recommendation indicates that the sailor has met expectations satisfactorily and is on a trajectory for continued success and promotion. In contrast, a "Significant Problems" rating suggests areas of performance that fall below acceptable standards, which would not align with having a progressing evaluation.

The different promotion recommendations serve distinct purposes in guiding career advancement decisions, and being evaluated as having "Significant Problems" would preclude a sailor from being eligible for a progressing evaluation. Therefore, only the "Promote" rating from the previous evaluation could serve as a foundation for the next level of assessment in achieving this kind of evaluation outcome.