You are writing E-5 evaluations on 28 Petty Officers. Which of the following should be the close out date?

The closeout date for E-5 evaluations should be determined based on the evaluation period for the personnel being evaluated. Evaluations typically cover a specific period, and the closeout date signifies the end of that evaluation cycle.

Selecting the date of 15 March ensures that the evaluations reflect the performance leading up to that date and adhere to the standard timeframe for evaluations, which often consider a typical semi-annual reporting period. This date allows for a thorough assessment of each Petty Officer's performance over the previous months while aligning with reporting timelines set forth in Navy guidelines.

The other dates do not align as well with traditional evaluation cycles. A closeout date of 30 March would extend the period beyond a more standard timeline, causing discrepancies with the reporting schedule. Similarly, a closeout date of 1 April extends the evaluation period into the next month, which is often not acceptable for evaluations that need to be reported in a timely fashion. A date of 15 February would close out the period too early, potentially leaving out critical periods of performance that should be evaluated. Thus, the selection of 15 March provides a balanced and customary approach to determining the closeout date for E-5 evaluations.