What are the key occasions for submitting FITREPS or evaluations?

Submitting FITREPS (Fitness Reports) or evaluations occurs during several key occasions throughout a service member's career. These occasions include periodic submissions, which are typically based on a designated reporting cycle, ensuring regular assessments of performance. Additionally, evaluations are required upon detachment when a member transfers to a new duty station or command, allowing the new reporting senior to have a comprehensive understanding of the individual’s past performance. Reporting senior submissions are also necessary when a reporting senior's assessment cycle ends or during their tenure to document performance accurately. Finally, special evaluations can be submitted under circumstances warranting immediate recognition of performance outside the regular reporting cycle, such as significant achievements or extraordinary events. Thus, this option encapsulates the various scenarios in which FITREPS must be filed, providing a comprehensive view of a service member’s performance throughout their career.