Publication topic guide
Army counseling, leader development, and evaluation references
Understand the difference between counseling doctrine, evaluation policy, and report preparation: ATP 6-22.1, AR 623-3, and DA PAM 623-3.
Choose the right reference
A useful counseling conversation and a correctly prepared evaluation report support leader development in different ways. ATP 6-22.1 addresses feedback, counseling, coaching, and mentoring. AR 623-3 establishes evaluation policy and rating-chain responsibilities, while DA PAM 623-3 supplies report preparation procedures. Choose the reference for the task instead of searching for one universal counseling regulation.
Before counseling, identify the purpose, supporting observations, and follow-up that the conversation needs. Before preparing an evaluation, identify the report type and reporting situation. Leadership doctrine provides broader development context, but it does not replace the evaluation rules. GreenBook's drafting guides can organize preparation; the leader, rating officials, and official process remain responsible for the resulting product.
Common questions
What publication covers Army counseling?
ATP 6-22.1 provides counseling techniques. It is an Army Techniques Publication rather than an Army Regulation.
Read the publication overviewWhich reference covers NCOER policy and preparation?
Use AR 623-3 for policy and DA PAM 623-3 for form preparation. Match the instructions to the applicable report type.
Read the publication overviewConnected publications
- ATP 6-22.1 — PROVIDING FEEDBACK: COUNSELING–COACHING–MENTORING
ATP 6-22.1: effective feedback, developmental counseling, counseling documentation. Explore the scope overview and open the official Army source.
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Official publication record ↗ - AR 623-3 — EVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEM
AR 623-3: evaluation policy, rating chains, rating official responsibilities. Explore the scope overview and open the official Army source.
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Official publication record ↗ - DA PAM 623-3 — EVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEM
DA PAM 623-3: evaluation form preparation, officer evaluation reports, nco evaluation reports. Explore the scope overview and open the official Army source.
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Official publication record ↗ - ADP 6-22 — ARMY LEADERSHIP AND THE PROFESSION (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C2)
Foundational leadership doctrine: character, competence, and commitment framing.
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Official publication record ↗ - FM 6-22 — DEVELOPING LEADERS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C2)
Reference for developing leaders (this item is published w/ basic incl c2). Review the official publication for its scope and applicability.
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Official publication record ↗ - DA PAM 350-58 — ARMY LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Reference for army leader development program. Review the official publication for its scope and applicability.
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Official publication record ↗ - DA PAM 600-3 — OFFICER TALENT MANAGEMENT
Reference for officer talent management. Review the official publication for its scope and applicability.
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Official publication record ↗ - DA PAM 600-25 — U.S. ARMY NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
NCO professional development guide for career management and leader development planning.
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Related GreenBook tools and guides
- Counseling preparation guide
Prepare observations and a plan for a leader-led conversation.
- Evaluation preparation guide
Organize supporting accomplishments before working through official report instructions.