Under what condition is a Performance Information Memorandum (PIM) submitted regarding performance evaluations?

A Performance Information Memorandum (PIM) is specifically utilized in the scenario where a Sailor is being evaluated during a period of less than 90 days. This provision allows for a more accurate assessment of performance in shorter assignments or situations where a full evaluation period does not apply. Such evaluations might be necessary when a Sailor is new to a command or role, ensuring that their performance can still be documented and considered in a formal capacity, even if the time frame is not long enough to warrant a full evaluation.

The other options are less applicable: evaluations are not routinely submitted annually for all Sailors, as evaluations typically follow established reporting cycles based on rank and time in service. Similarly, PIMs are not generated after every training session; this would overwhelm the system with paperwork and dilute the significance of performance evaluations. Lastly, the need for a PIM is not tied to the promotion process; it specifically focuses on performance over a shorter duration rather than during promotion.