Words that Match the Rating
Depending on your unit and chain of command, a varying amount of emphasis is put on making EPR bullets "match" the rating. Bullets are expected to be written, both in level of accomplishment and in language, that coincide with the rating. In the tables below are lists of adjectives and adverbs that are appropriate for varying levels of performance. Note that these lists are only intended to demonstrate the graduations of meaning assigned to words appropriate for escalating levels of performance and are not authoritative.
Frequency |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
never |
infrequently |
often |
continuously |
always |
rarely |
sometimes |
consistently |
invariably |
unfailingly |
seldom |
occasionally |
regularly |
habitually |
constantly |
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frequently |
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usually |
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commonly |
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Motivation |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
inadequate |
unmotivated |
supportive |
forceful |
aggressive |
uncooperative |
unconfident |
competent |
daring |
driven |
combative |
uninvolved |
energetic |
motivated |
determined |
unsatisfactory |
distracted |
confident |
unlimited |
enterprising |
incompetent |
unqualified |
cooperative |
diligent |
enthusiastic |
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untrained |
gung ho |
committed |
fearless |
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purposeful |
tireless |
insatiable |
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satisfactory |
self-disciplined |
tenacious |
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active |
thriving |
unstoppable |
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inexhaustible |
Comparison to Peers |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
lagging |
inexperienced |
above average |
exceptional |
unsurpassed |
below average |
team member |
experienced |
leading |
supreme |
sub par |
team player |
recognized |
incomparable |
top |
unmotivated |
potential |
independent |
one-of-a-kind |
best |
weak |
inactive |
promising |
towering |
unrivaled |
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uninspired |
skilled |
proven |
dominant |
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second class |
talented |
seasoned |
unmatched |
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top notch |
first |
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peerless |
Performance |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
unsatisfactory |
ordinary |
flawless |
industrious |
heroic |
sub par |
lightweight |
laudable |
successful |
stellar |
substandard |
unsuccessful |
memorable |
invaluable |
legendary |
weak |
uninspired |
professional |
exceptional |
leading |
unenthusiastic |
unprofessional |
notable |
powerful |
triumphant |
incomplete |
unproductive |
outstanding |
masterful |
record-breaking |
poor |
imperfect |
praiseworthy |
remarkable |
phenomenal |
incompetent |
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competent |
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cadillac precision |
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24 karat performance |
Character |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
dishonest |
uninvolved |
honest |
reasonable |
idealistic |
uncooperative |
inexperienced |
selfless |
loyal |
relentless |
careless |
unproductive |
self-confident |
perceptive |
persuasive |
immature |
unmotivated |
patient |
tactful |
influential |
negative |
undependable |
proactive |
invested |
sincere |
selfish |
unreliable |
positive |
realistic |
productive |
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involved |