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

U.S. Department of War · 1957-05-02 · 585 pages · text by OCR, confidence 98%

From the source:Release of 2026-09-18 Incident: 5/2/57, N/A. This file contains the final personnel record of U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Delbert C. Newhouse, who left naval service as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, then the highest Warrant Officer grade. In July 1952, Newhouse recorded 16mm motion-picture film near Tremonton, Utah; the film later became the subject of a Project Blue Book investigation. Project Blue Book was the U.S. Air Force program active from 1952 to 1969 that investigated the nature and origin of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). In addition to documenting routine assignments and training, the file records Newhouse’s career progression as a Photographer’s Mate, a Navy enlisted specialty responsible for photography and related imaging work. Project Blue Book investigators characterized Newhouse as an expert photographer based on his naval experience.

DOW-UAP-PR159 · video · 1952-07-02 Historical Film of Reported UFOs, Utah, 1952 This archival footage is a digitization of a 16mm print of Kodachrome color motion-picture film shot on a handheld Bell & Howell Auto Master camera near Tremonton, Utah, on July 2, 1952. U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Delbert C. Newhouse reported observing and filming a group of bright airborne objects and shortly thereafter submitted the footage to the U.S. Air Force. The film later became one of the visual cases reviewed by Project Blue Book, the 1952–1969 U.S. Air Force program that investigated the nature and origin of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The film’s limited detail and lack of fixed reference points prevented a conclusive resolution. From the 55-second mark onward, the film transitions to unrelated footage appearing to show a demonstration of sewing equipment. The presence of unrelated sewing-equipment footage suggests that the surviving footage may be a composite or reused print, though the available record does not establish how or when the materials came to be combined. As documented in records submitted with the film, contained in this collection under the title DOW-UAP-D102, the footage originally was paired with mountain scenery from Idaho, which is not preserved in this digitization. Download (76.1 MB)
11. To what degree has he exhibited the following qualities? (See instructions in latest Bureau of Naval Personnel circular letter on the subject of fitness reports.) Intelligence (With reference to the faculty of comprehension; mental acuteness.) Exceptionally quick-witted; keen in understanding. Grasps essentials of a situation quickly. Understands normal situations and conditions. Slow of comprehension; unimaginative. Judgment (With reference to a discriminating perception by which the values and relations of things are mentally asserted.) Unusually keen in estimating situations and reaching sound decisions. Can generally be depended on to make proper decisions. Fair judgment in normal and routine things. Frequently draws wrong conclusions. Initiative (With reference to constructive thinking and resourcefulness; ability and intelligence to act on own responsibility.) Exceptional in ability to think, plan, and do things without waiting to be told and instructed. Able to plan and execute missions on his own responsibility. Capable of performing routine duties on own responsibility. Requires constant guidance and supervision in his work, or evades responsibilities. Force (With reference to moral power possessed and exerted in producing results.) Strong, dynamic. Strong. Effective under normal and routine circumstances. Less than normal. Leadership (With reference to the faculty of directing, controlling, and influencing others in definite lines of action.) Inspires others to a high degree by precept and example. A very good leader. Leads fairly well. A poor leader. Moral Courage (With reference to that mental quality which impels one to carry out the dictates of his conscience and convictions fearlessly.) Exceptionally courageous. Courageous to a high degree. Fairly courageous. Timid. Cooperation (With reference to the faculty of working harmoniously with others toward the accomplishment of common duties.) Exceptionally successful in working with others to a common end. Works in harmony with others. Cooperates fairly well. Not cooperative. Loyalty (Fidelity, faithfulness, allegiance, constancy — all with reference to a cause and to higher authority.) Unswerving in allegiance; frank and honest in aiding and advising. A high sense of loyalty. Reasonably faithful in the execution of his duty. Inclined to be disloyal. Perseverance (With reference to maintenance of purpose or undertaking in spite of obstacles or discouragement.) Determined, resolute. Constant in purpose. Fairly steady. Inclined to vacillate. Reactions in emergencies (With reference to the faculty of acting instinctively in a logical manner in difficult and unforeseen situations.) Exceptionally cool-headed and logical in his actions under all conditions. Composed and logical in his actions in difficult situations. Fairly logical in his actions in general. Inclined to be disconcerted. Endurance (With reference to ability for carrying on under any and all conditions.) Capable of standing an exceptional amount of physical hardships and strain. Can perform well his duties under trying conditions. Of normal endurance. Less than normal. Industry (With reference to performance of duties in an energetic manner.) Extremely energetic and industrious. Thorough and energetic. Reasonably energetic and industrious. Indolent; lazy. Military bearing and neatness of person and dress (With reference to dignity of demeanor, correctness of uniform, and smartness of appearance.) Exceptional. Very good. Fair. Unmilitary and untidy. A CHECK TO RIGHT OF THIS LINE CONSTITUTES AN UNSATISFACTORY REPORT 12. In comparison with other officers of his rank and approximate length of service, how would you designate this officer? Outstanding _______ Above average _______ Average X _______ Below average _______ REMARKS 13. Is this officer professionally qualified to perform ALL the duties of his grade? Yes X No _______ If deficient in any particular, comment is required. Give in this space a clear, concise estimate of this officer’s personal and military character, his fitness for promotion, and duty performed worthy of special mention, and any information which might be of value to the Department in making assignments to duty. A check opposite “No,” except for inexperienced Ensigns, or a statement that performance of duty is clearly unsatisfactory constitutes an unsatisfactory report. A statement of minor deficiencies either in character or performance of duties constitutes an unfavorable report. (THIS SPACE IS NOT TO BE LEFT BLANK.) This officer makes a good appearance. He performs his major duties as Photographer in an entirely satisfactory manner. Such additional duties as he undertook were accomplished with rather indifferent results. 14. An unsatisfactory report must have statement of officer reported on attached; an unfavorable report requires that officer reported on has been informed of his deficiencies either verbally or in writing. Has this been done? _______ What improvement, if any, has been noted? _______ J.R. Litchfield (Signature) 16-22799-1 (Do not write in unruled portion of this space) (Do not write in unruled portion of this space)

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Official release, from the pursue collection. The PDF is mirrored here; the original link is under it. The text was read from the page images by an OCR model (mean confidence 98%); expect the odd misread word. 585 pages are in the text index: search them above, or from the library's search.