text: Appendix H
  External Evaluation
  OVERVIEW
  H-1. An external evaluation (EXEVAL) is a unit exercise to measure the proficiency rating of selected
  collective tasks in accordance with Army standards as outlined in proponent-developed training and
  evaluation outlines. The EXEVAL exercises command and control, communications, movement, and
  operations against an actual or simulated opposing force (OPFOR) in a replicated operational environment.
  EXEVALs are also used to validate training proficiency for an operational deployment or a specific mission.
  (See the Army Training Network (ATN) at https://atn.army.mil for more on EXEVALs.)
  KEY PERSONNEL
  H-2. EXEVALs are conducted by leaders outside the evaluated unit. Paragraphs H-3 through H-14 discuss
  these leaders. The key personnel who conduct EXEVALs include—
  * Senior commander.
  * Chief evaluator.
  * Senior noncommissioned officer (NCO) evaluators.
  * Next higher commander.
  * Evaluated unit commander.
  * Exercise control (EXCON).
  * Opposing force (OPFOR) team leader.
  * White cell.
  SENIOR COMMANDER
  H-3. The senior EXEVAL commander directing the EXEVAL must be two echelons up and within the
  evaluated unit’s chain of command. For example, the brigade commander directs EXEVALs of subordinate
  companies. These responsibilities include—
  * Directing execution, coordination and resourcing the EXEVAL.
  * Designating a chief evaluator to conduct the EXEVAL.
  * Training and certifying evaluators and OPFOR personnel.
  * Resourcing and participating in the EXEVAL final after action review (AAR).
  H-4. The senior commander initiates, organizes, and provides the resources to conduct the EXEVAL to
  include designating the chief evaluator. The senior commander oversees planning, preparation, and
  execution, assisting as necessary. This commander is also responsible for the training and certification of
  evaluators and OPFOR personnel.
  CHIEF EVALUATOR
  H-5. The chief evaluator must be at least the same rank as the commander or leader of the evaluated unit.
  This person does not have to be a commander or former commander, but when practicable, this is preferred.
  For example, the brigade logistics staff officer (captain) could be the chief evaluator for an EXEVAL of
  company B (captain commanding). In another example, the platoon leader of 3d platoon (first lieutenant)
  could be the chief evaluator of 2d platoon (second lieutenant, platoon leader).
  H-6. The duties and responsibilities of the chief evaluator include—