Reviewed July 17, 2026. This guide reflects BUPERSINST 1610.10H CH-2, dated May 26, 2026.
Your periodic EVAL or CHIEFEVAL date depends on paygrade. One important distinction: the official date is the report ending date. Your command may require your brag sheet, input, or draft much earlier.
2026 enlisted periodic report ending dates
- E-1, E-2, E-3: July 15
- E-4: June 15
- E-5: March 15
- E-6: November 15
- E-7 and E-8: September 15
- Command Senior Chiefs (E-8 CMDCS): November 15
- E-9: April 15
The calendar applies to active component, Training and Administration of the Reserve, and inactive Reserve personnel. For active-duty members, commands must submit reports within 15 days after the ending date; the instruction allows 30 days for inactive-duty members.
What should a Sailor do?
- Ask your LPO, LCPO, or command admin for the local input deadline.
- Keep a running record of qualifications, watchstation progress, awards, collateral duties, inspections, measurable results, and leadership impact.
- Review your previous report and midterm counseling before preparing input.
- Do not wait for the periodic ending month to discover missing documentation.
A periodic report may be omitted in limited circumstances when a graded Regular report was received during the prior three months. That is a command and reporting-senior determination—not something a Sailor should assume.
Official references
This independent article is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of the Navy. Policies change; verify current guidance with MyNavyHR, your command, Command Career Counselor, or detailer.
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