Final Personnel Record for Newhouse, Delbert C., U.S. Navy, 1957

OFFICER'S FITNESS REPORT NAVPERS-310A (REV. 6-45) PLEASE TYPE THIS FORM If no typewriter is available use ink but be sure all copies are legible. --- DATE 23 May 1947 --- 1. NAME (last) (first) (middle) RANK AND CLASSIFICATION FILE NO. NEWHOUSE Delbert Clement LT USN 177283 --- SHIP OR STATION Aviation Supply Depot, Naval Supply Center, Pearl Harbor, T. H. PERIOD OF REPORT (mo., day, year) DATE FROM 1 Mar 47 DATE TO 23 May 47 --- DATE OF REPORTING TO PRESENT SHIP OR STATION 9 Sept 46 OCCASION FOR REPORT ☐ DETACHMENT OF OFFICER REPORTED ON ☑ DETACHMENT OF REPORTING SENIOR ☐ REGULAR ☐ SEMI-ANNUAL ☐ QUARTERLY ☐ SPECIAL --- 2. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES SINCE LAST FITNESS REPORT *(List most recent first and describe accurately. Include periods of leave, transit, etc., also include employment of ship.)* PHOTOGRAPHIC OFFICER: Control and issue of photographic material and supplies. FROM MAR 47 TO MAY 47 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPT. OFFICER: (Collateral) Administration of personnel, maintenance and office services functions. FROM MAR 47 TO APR 47 --- Has present duty changed since last fitness report was submitted? ☑ Yes ☐ No --- 3. IF COURSES OF INSTRUCTION WERE COMPLETED DURING PERIOD OF THIS REPORT, LIST TITLE OF COURSE, LOCATION OF SCHOOL, LENGTH OF COURSE AND DATE COMPLETED. Are you physically qualified for Sea Duty? ☑ Yes ☐ No ☐ Don't Know --- 4. If Aviator, Indicate No. of Flight Hours Last Two years for Each Type Aircraft (List Most Recent Type First) TYPE OF AIRCRAFT NO. OF HOURS TOTAL --- 5. MY PREFERENCE FOR NEXT DUTY IS: SEA KIND OF DUTY LOCATION Photographic Officer CVB, Pacific Fleet SHORE KIND OF DUTY LOCATION Photographic Navy Dept., Washing., D.C. --- 6. SECTIONS 6 THROUGH 12 TO BE FILLED IN BY REPORTING OFFICER NAME OF REPORTING OFFICER RANK FILE NO. OFFICIAL STATUS RELATIVE TO OFFICER REPORTED ON K. A. GRAHN CDR SC USN 81449 Supply Officer in Command IS THIS OFFICER QUALIFIED TO PERFORM ALL HIS PRESENT DUTIES? ☑ YES ☐ NO INDICATE MORE RESPONSIBLE DUTIES FOR WHICH HE IS IN TRAINING. (If none, so state) None DATE OF EXPECTED QUALIFICATION --- Comment on special or outstanding qualifications as well as any physical defects, which should be considered in determining the kinds of duty to which he should be detailed. Only comments on qualifications significant in detailing should be entered here. ANY COMMENTS REGARDING FITNESS FOR PROMOTION SHOULD BE ENTERED IN SECTION 12 ONLY OF PAGE 1. > Particularly qualified by experience and training for photographic supply duty. > Reviewed, approved, and forwarded > W. V. FOX, RADM, SC, USN > SOinC, Naval Supply Center, Pearl Harbor, T.H. --- FOR WHAT DUTIES IS HE RECOMMENDED? ASHORE Photo Officer, ASD, ASA or ASO AFLOAT Photo Officer, CVB, VRU --- 7. FOR EACH FACTOR OBSERVED CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO INDICATE HOW THE OFFICER COMPARES WITH ALL OTHERS OF THE SAME RANK, CLASSIFICATION AND CORPS WHOSE PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES ARE KNOWN TO YOU PERSONALLY. DO NOT LIMIT THIS COMPARISON ONLY TO THE OTHERS NOW UNDER YOUR COMMAND. DO NOT HESITATE TO MARK “NOT OBSERVED” ON ANY QUALITY WHEN APPROPRIATE. NO ENTRY WHICH IS MADE IN THIS SECTION WILL BE CONSIDERED AN UNSATISFACTORY REPORT WHICH MUST BE REFERRED TO THE OFFICER FOR STATEMENT. ONLY ENTRIES DESIGNATED IN SECTIONS 8, 9, 11 AND 12 WILL BE SO CONSIDERED. RATING FACTORS A. SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY Not Observed Within Bottom 10% Within Next 20% Within Middle 40% Within Next Top 20% Within Top 10% 1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY? ☑ 2. ABILITY TO COMMAND? ☑ 3. PERFORMANCE IN PRESENT DUTIES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2, ABOVE? ☑ 4. REACTIONS DURING EMERGENCIES? ☑ 5. PERFORMANCE AT BATTLE STATION OR IN BATTLE DUTIES? ☑ B. INITIATIVE AND RESPONSIBILITY Not Observed Within Bottom 10% Within Next 20% Within Middle 40% Within Next Top 20% Within Top 10% 1. ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY WHEN SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ARE LACKING? ☑ 2. GIVE FRANK OPINIONS WHEN ASKED OR VOLUNTEER THEM WHEN NECESSARY TO AVOID MISTAKES? ☑ 3. FOLLOW THROUGH DESPITE OBSTACLES IN CARRYING OUT RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED OR ASSUMED? ☑ C. UNDERSTANDING AND SKILL Not Observed Within Bottom 10% Within Next 20% Within Middle 40% Within Next Top 20% Within Top 10% 1. UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN, AND USE SUGGESTIONS OFFERED? ☑ 2. EXERCISE JUDGMENT? ☑ 3. RATE IN TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN HIS SPECIALTY, IF ANY? (Name Specialty) ☑ D. LEADERSHIP Not Observed Within Bottom 10% Within Next 20% Within Middle 40% Within Next Top 20% Within Top 10% 1. INSPIRE SUBORDINATES TO WORK TO THE MAXIMUM OF THEIR CAPACITY? ☑ 2. EFFECTIVELY DELEGATE TASKS AND AUTHORITY? ☑ 3. TRANSMIT ORDERS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND PLANS? ☑ 4. ORGANIZE HIS WORK AND THAT OF THOSE UNDER HIS COMMAND OR SUPERVISION? ☑ 5. MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE AMONG THOSE UNDER HIS COMMAND OR DIRECTION? ☑ E. CONDUCT AND WORK HABITS Not Observed Within Bottom 10% Within Next 20% Within Middle 40% Within Next Top 20% Within Top 10% 1. ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS? ☑ 2. ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGING NEEDS AND CONDITIONS? ☑ 3. MILITARY CONDUCT—BEARING, DRESS, COURTESY, ETC.? ☑ --- 8. INDICATE YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD HAVING THIS OFFICER UNDER YOUR COMMAND, WOULD YOU: *(Check one)* ☐ DEFINITELY NOT WANT HIM? (UNSATISFACTORY) ☐ PREFER NOT TO HAVE HIM? (UNSATISFACTORY) ☐ BE SATISFIED TO HAVE HIM? ☐ BE PLEASED TO HAVE HIM? ☑ PARTICULARLY DESIRE HIM? --- 9a. Considering All Officers of the Same Rank, Classification and Corps, Whose Professional Abilities Are Known to You Personally, Would You Promote Him: *(Check one)* ☐ UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES? (Unsatisfactory) ☐ IF 90% WERE TO BE PROMOTED? ☐ IF 70% WERE TO BE PROMOTED? ☐ IF 30% WERE TO BE PROMOTED? ☑ IF ONLY 10% WERE TO BE PROMOTED? 9b. How many Officers are included in the group used for the comparison in 9a? ☐ 10 OR LESS ☐ 10 TO 50 ☐ OVER 50 --- 10. COMMENT IN SECTION 12 AND GIVE REFERENCE HERE TO ANY COMMENDABLE OR ADVERSE REPORTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE ON THE OFFICER DURING THIS PERIOD. --- 11. HAVE YOU ANY ADVERSE COMMENTS TO MAKE REGARDING THIS OFFICER’S QUALITIES OR PERFORMANCE? ☐ YES ☑ NO If yes, explain in Section 12. HAS HE ANY MENTAL OR MORAL WEAKNESS WHICH ADVERSELY AFFECTS HIS EFFICIENCY? ☐ YES ☑ NO --- 12. Give in this space a clear, concise appraisal of the officer reported on and his performance of duty, including any worthy of special mention. Include recommendations