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 2/28/46
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1. NAME
- (last) NEWHOUSE
- (first) Delbert
- (middle) Clement
RANK AND CLASSIFICATION
Lt.(jg) USN
FILE NO.
177283
SHIP OR STATION
Naval Aviation Supply Depot, Phila., Pa.
DATE OF REPORTING TO PRESENT SHIP OR STATION
9/13/44
OCCASION FOR REPORT
- [ ] DETACHMENT OF OFFICER REPORTED ON
- [ ] DETACHMENT OF REPORTING SENIOR
- [X] REGULAR
- [ ] SEMI-ANNUAL
- [ ] QUARTERLY
- [ ] SPECIAL
PERIOD OF REPORT (mo., day, year)
- DATE FROM: 9/1/45
- DATE TO: 2/28/46
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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 Liaison Officer, NASD - CNO, Op 53
FROM
TO
MO. YR.
MO. YR.
9 45
2 46
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Has present duty changed since last fitness report was submitted?
[ ] Yes [X] No
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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.
None
Are you physically qualified for Sea Duty?
[X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Don't Know
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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
Officer
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5. MY PREFERENCE FOR NEXT DUTY IS:
SEA
KIND OF DUTY
LOCATION
Photographic Liaison /
Pacific Area (NASD)
SHORE
KIND OF DUTY
LOCATION
Photographic Officer
Any West Coast Air Station
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6. SECTIONS 6 THROUGH 12 TO BE FILLED IN BY REPORTING OFFICER
NAME OF REPORTING OFFICER JN-17552
OFFICIAL STATUS RELATIVE TO OFFICER REPORTED ON E. D. FOSTER, Rear Admiral, SC, USN, Supply Officer-in-Command
IS THIS OFFICER QUALIFIED TO PERFORM ALL HIS PRESENT DUTIES?
[X] YES [ ] NO
INDICATE MORE RESPONSIBLE DUTIES FOR WHICH HE IS IN TRAINING. (If none, so state)
None
DATE OF EXPECTED QUALIFICATION
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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.
None
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FOR WHAT DUTIES IS HE RECOMMENDED?
ASHORE Photographic Officer NAS
AFLOAT Photographic Officer CV
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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
1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY?
Not Observed
Within Bottom 10%
Within Next 20%
Within Middle 40%
Within Next Top 20%
Within Top 10%
How does this officer compare in: NOTE: ITEM (A3) TO BE MARKED FOR ALL OFFICERS.
2. ABILITY TO COMMAND?
3. PERFORMANCE IN PRESENT DUTIES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2, ABOVE?
X
4. REACTIONS DURING EMERGENCIES?
5. PERFORMANCE AT BATTLE STATION OR IN BATTLE DUTIES?
B. INITIATIVE AND RESPONSIBILITY
1. ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY WHEN SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ARE LACKING?
X
How well does this officer:
2. GIVE FRANK OPINIONS WHEN ASKED OR VOLUNTEER THEM WHEN NECESSARY TO AVOID MISTAKES?
X
3. FOLLOW THROUGH DESPITE OBSTACLES IN CARRYING OUT RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED OR ASSUMED?
X
C. UNDERSTANDING AND SKILL
1. UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN, AND USE SUGGESTIONS OFFERED?
X
How well does this officer:
2. EXERCISE JUDGMENT?
X
3. RATE IN TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN HIS SPECIALTY, IF ANY? (Name Specialty)
(Photography)
X
D. LEADERSHIP
1. INSPIRE SUBORDINATES TO WORK TO THE MAXIMUM OF THEIR CAPACITY?
X
How well does this officer:
2. EFFECTIVELY DELEGATE TASKS AND AUTHORITY?
X
3. TRANSMIT ORDERS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND PLANS?
X
4. ORGANIZE HIS WORK AND THAT OF THOSE UNDER HIS COMMAND OR SUPERVISION?
X
5. MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE AMONG THOSE UNDER HIS COMMAND OR DIRECTION?
X
E. CONDUCT AND WORK HABITS
1. ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS?
X
How does this officer compare in:
2. ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGING NEEDS AND CONDITIONS?
X
3. MILITARY CONDUCT—BEARING, DRESS, COURTESY, ETC.?
X
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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?
[X] PARTICULARLY DESIRE HIM?
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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?
[X] 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?
[X] 10 OR LESS
[ ] 10 TO 50
[ ] OVER 50
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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.
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11. HAVE YOU ANY ADVERSE COMMENTS TO MAKE REGARDING THIS OFFICER'S QUALITIES OR PERFORMANCE? HAS HE ANY MENTAL OR MORAL WEAKNESS WHICH ADVERSELY AFFECTS HIS EFFICIENCY?
[ ] YES [X] NO
If yes, explain in Section 12.
UNSATISFACTORY. Yes in either Item of Section 11 constitutes an unsatisfactory report and must be referred to the officer for statement.
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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 as to promotion. Any statements of unsatisfactory performance, ability, character, or conduct must be referred to the officer for statement. Statements of a constructive nature which refer to minor imperfections or lack of qualifications do not constitute an unsatisfactory report. For example: “This officer was a little slow in getting started but is now making good progress” or “This officer is well qualified in his present duties but has had no experience at sea” would not be unsatisfactory in nature.
Check one of these boxes — I CONSIDER THIS REPORT TO BE
[X] SATISFACTORY
[ ] UNFAVORABLE
[ ] UNSATISFACTORY
Lt.(jg) Newhouse has performed duties as Photographic Liaison Officer in an excellent manner during the period of this report. His experience with photography and his knowledge of photographic organization in the office of CNO coupled with his good judgment have enabled this Depot to give outstanding service to the Fleet in supplying photographic material. His personal and military character is excellent, and he is recommended for promotion when due and for permanent commissioned rank in the regular Navy.
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SIGNATURE OF OFFICER REPORTED ON (Applies only to Sections 1 through 5)
[Signature: Delbert Newhouse]
SIGNATURE OF REPORTING OFFICER
[Signature: E.D. Foster]
Has this report been shown or referred to officer reported on?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
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When completed remove carbon paper, forward Pages 1 and 2, not detached, to BuPers. Retain Page 3 for “Officer’s Qualification Record Jacket”.
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