NAVPERs-310 (Rev. 10-51)
MAR 24 1953 C
REPORT ON THE FITNESS OF OFFICERS
Date submitted
2/26/53
THE OFFICER REPORTED ON WILL FILL IN THE FIRST FIVE SECTIONS:
1. NAME
(Last) NEWHOUSE
(First) Delbert
(Middle) Clement
Grade CHPHOT
USN (R) 8311
Designator 177283
File No.
2. SHIP OR STATION
Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy Department, Washington, D.C.
DATE REPORTED PRESENT DUTY STATION
26 December 1951
3. PERIOD OF REPORT
FROM 11/30/51 To 2/2/52
OCCASION FOR REPORT
Semi-annual
Detachment of Reporting Senior
Detachment of Officer X
Regular
Con-current
Special X
TYPE OF REPORT
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.
Enroute Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan, to Bureau of Aeronautics 11/30/51 to 12/26/51
Ref: BuPers dispatch orders: Pers R115J-211747Z, Nov 1951
Temporary duty - Photographic Division, Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy Department, Washington D.C. from 12/26/51 to 2/2/52
5. PROFICIENCY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES, STATING WHICH ONES AND ABILITY THEREIN
[Signature of officer reported on]
R G Newhouse
FOLLOWING TO BE FILLED IN BY THE REPORTING OFFICER:
6. EMPLOYMENT OF COMMAND DURING PERIOD OF THIS REPORT
Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy Department, Washington, D.C.
7. REFERENCE HERE AND APPEND COPY OF ANY COMMENDABLE OR ADVERSE REPORTS ON THIS OFFICER RECEIVED DURING THE PERIOD OF THIS REPORT
None
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 . . . 3.9
AS EXECUTIVE OR DIVISION OFFICER . . .
SHIP HANDLING . . .
ABILITY TO COMMAND . . .
AS (Type watch) WATCH OFFICER . . .
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN Photography 4.0 (State specialty)
AS STAFF OFFICER . . .
IN ADMINISTRATION 3.9
9. CONSIDERING THE POSSIBLE REQUIREMENTS OF WAR, INDICATE YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD HAVING THIS OFFICER UNDER YOUR COMMAND. WOULD YOU
PARTICULARLY DESIRE TO HAVE HIM? X
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 X
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 been on temporary duty at the Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy Department, for briefing, prior to assuming the duties of Photographic Technical Officer at the Aviation Supply Depot, Naval Supply Center, Oakland. During this period he has also assisted materially in setting up the procedures whereby the Bureau of Aeronautics could assume Purchase and inventory control of microfilm equipment and related supplies.
He is of excellent military and personal character. CHPHOT Newhouse is highly recommended for promotion when due.
12. NAME, GRADE, AND FILE NUMBER OF REPORTING OFFICER. OFFICIAL STATUS RELATIVE TO OFFICER REPORTED ON.
Murlin W. Alley, CDR, USN, 79137, Acting Director, Photographic Division, BuAer
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