Closing RFE objections on "Leading role"

• elements of the criterion are not covered

  The officer says the evidence does not match the plain language and does not show the role, its leading or critical nature, and the organization all at once.

• no specific examples of impact

  The letters and materials do not provide specific, detailed, and probative information about how exactly the role was leading or critical.

• the role is not proven to be leading or critical

  The officer does not see that the actual role performed was leading or critically important for the organization or department.

• The organization's reputation was not proven

  The evidence does not show that the organization, establishment, division, or department had a distinguished reputation.

• Weak recommendation letters

  The support letters do not contain enough specifics or come from individuals whose statements do not confirm an organization-level role.

• The documents are not tied to the role

  Certificates, interviews, or other materials are not accompanied by an explanation of what leading/critical role the applicant played for the organization itself.

• Criterion counted, but there is a final merits risk

  Even with a criteria met finding, the officer may separately assess the weight of the evidence at Final Merits.