REPORT ON THE FITNESS OF OFFICERS 6-30-52
THE OFFICER REPORTED ON WILL FILL IN THE FIRST FIVE SECTIONS:
1. NAME (Last) (First) (Middle) Grade USN(R) Designator File No.
NEWHOUSE Delbert Clement CHPHOT USN 8311 177283
2. SHIP OR STATION DATE REPORTED PRESENT DUTY STATION Naval Supply Center, Oakland, California 2-5-52
3. PERIOD OF REPORT OCCASION FOR REPORT TYPE OF REPORT
FROM 2-3-52 TO Semi-annual X Detachment of Reporting Senior Detachment of Officer Regular X Concurrent Special
4. REGULAR AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES. List all duties assigned, including watches. List courses of study or instruction carried on. After each item insert in parentheses number of months this reporting period.
In leave & travel status 2-3-52 to 2-4-52
Assistant Stock Control Branch Officer for Photography (5)
Command Duty Watch Officer (4)
Aviation Supply Depot Duty Officer (4)
5. PROFICIENCY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES, STATING WHICH ONES AND ABILITY THEREIN
8. PERFORMANCE. Assign marks on a scale of 0 to 4.0 on the appropriate qualifications listed, and on any other significant qualification, on which observation has been sufficient to justify marking. “PRESENT ASSIGNMENT” must always be marked where any other marks or comments relative to performance are made. A mark below 2.5 constitutes an adverse entry. PRESENT
ASSIGNMENT 3.8 ABILITY TO COMMAND -- AS STAFF OFFICER --
AS EXECUTIVE OR
DIVISION OFFICER -- AS
(Type watch)
WATCH OFFICER -- IN ADMINISTRATION 3.8
SHIP HANDLING -- TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
IN Photographic Material 4.0
(State specialty)
9. CONSIDERING THE POSSIBLE REQUIREMENTS OF WAR, INDICATE YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD HAVING THIS OFFICER UNDER YOUR COMMAND. WOULD YOU PARTICULARLY DESIRE X
TO HAVE HIM? BE PLEASED
TO HAVE HIM? BE SATISFIED
TO HAVE HIM? PREFER NOT
TO HAVE HIM?
(Adverse)
10. IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER OFFICERS OF HIS GRADE AND APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF SERVICE, HOW WOULD YOU DESIGNATE THIS OFFICER? OUTSTANDING EXCELLENT ABOVE
AVERAGE AVERAGE BELOW
AVERAGE
11. COMMENTS. Give in this space a concise appraisal of the officer reported on. Comment on any outstanding characteristics of value to the naval service, including ability to command and outstanding qualifications in any field such as administration, planning, logistics, electronics, new weapons, or new developments. Comment on observed skill in dealing with the public in personal or official contacts. Any mental, moral, or physical weaknesses which might affect his efficiency, or failure to meet qualifications normally expected of an officer of his grade and designation should be indicated. Any adverse entry made in any part of the report must be explained in this paragraph. This space must not be left blank.
CHPHOT Newhouse has performed all assignments in an excellent manner. He has readily adapted himself to his duties at the Aviation Supply Depot. His thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of photographic material and his understanding of the inventory control procedures involved in its storage and distribution has materially aided this Depot in the performance of its mission. He organizes his work well and demonstrates initiative in recommending desirable procedures. He is cooperative and inspires subordinates in the performance of their duties. His military and personal character is excellent. He is recommended for promotion.