Raters can comment on what attribute?

• A. Physical fitness
• B. Attribute of character
• C. Technical proficiency
• D. Attendance

Answer: (B)

Raters focus on personal qualities that reflect a person’s character and leadership potential. These are the attributes that reveal how a Soldier acts under pressure, demonstrates integrity, responsibility, teamwork, and adaptability. Such comments help gauge whether someone possesses the kind of character suitable for higher responsibility and complex roles.

Physical fitness is determined by objective tests and is typically documented separately rather than described as a character trait. Technical proficiency describes job-specific skills and ability to perform tasks, which are about capability rather than character. Attendance relates to reliability and duty performance in a logistical sense, but the question centers on describing personal, character-based attributes. Therefore, comments about an attribute of character best capture the type of qualitative assessment raters provide.