Under what condition is a Periodic Individual Monitoring (PIM) submitted for performance evaluations?

The correct answer is based on the guidelines established for submitting Periodic Individual Monitoring (PIM) in the context of performance evaluations. PIM is specifically intended for situations where performance is evaluated over shorter periods, particularly when those periods are less than 90 days.

This is relevant because, during a shorter evaluation period, there may not be enough information for a comprehensive evaluation or feedback mechanism that is typically associated with longer terms of service. As such, PIM allows for performance tracking that ensures service members are receiving appropriate assessments in a timely manner.

In contrast, when considering the other options, factors such as transfers, unauthorized absences, and disciplinary cases are generally managed through different reporting mechanisms and evaluations that do not specifically rely on the criteria set for Periodic Individual Monitoring.