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

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OFFICER'S FITNESS REPORT
NAVPERS-310A (REV. 6-45)
11 MAR 1949
PLEASE TYPE THIS FORM
LDS.
If по typewriter is available use Ink but be sure all eopies a legible.
DATE
2-28-49
1. NAME
(last)
(first)
(middle)
RANK AND CLASSIFICATION
FILE NO.
NEWHOUSE
Delbert
Clement
LT USN 1350
177283
SHIP OR STATION
Office of Bureau of Aeronautics General Representative
PERIOD OF REPORT (mo., day, year)
FROM
Central District, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio
9-1-48
DATE TO2-28-49
DATE OF REPORTING TO
OCCASION FOR REPORT
PRESENT SHIP OR STATION
8-24-48
DETACHMENT OF
DETACHMENT OF
REGULAR
OFFICER REPORTED ON
REPORTING SENIOR
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
FROM
TO
include employment of ship.)
MO.
YR.
MO.
YR.
Assistant to Director Procurement Division for Photographic Procurement.
9
48
2
49
Assistant to Director Technical Division for Photographic Developmental
Engineering.
9
48
2
49
Mas 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,
Are you physically qualified
LENGTH OF COURSE AND DATE COMPLETED.
for Sea Duty
Don't
NONE
X
Yes
No
Know
4. If Aviator, Indicate No. of
TOTAL
TYPE OF AIRCRAFT
Flight Hours Last Two years
for Each Type Aircraft (List
NON
AVIATOR
Most Recent Type First)
NO. OF HOURS
5.
MY PREFERENCE
SEA
KIND OF DUTY
Photographic
LOCATION Pacific Fleet Air Unit
FOR NEXT DUTY
IS:
SHORE
KIND OF DUTY
Photographic
LOCATION West Coast or POA Air Station
NAME OF REPORTING OFFICER
RANK
FILE NO. OFFICIAL STATUS RELATIVE TO OFFICER REPORTED ON
6. SECTIONS 6 THROUGH 12 TO BE
FILLED IN BY REPORTING OFFICER
L. M. GRANT
RADM
34644
USN
Commanding Officer
INDICATE MORE RESPONSIBLE DUTIES FOR WHICH HE is IN TRAINING. (If none, 80 state)
DATE OF EXPECTED
IS THIS OFFICER QUALIFIED TO PER-
QUALIFICATION
FORM ALL HIS
PRESENT DUTIES?
YES
NO
NONE
-
APPRAISAL FOR DETAIL PURPOSES
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 OD
qualifications significant in detailing should be entered here. ANY COMMENTS REGARDING FITNESS FOR PROMOTION SHOULD BE ENTERED IN SECTION 12 ONLY OF PAGE 1.
Lieutenant Newhouse possesses a good service background. For fourteen (14) years he
has been engaged in Photographic and Camera assignments, He attended the Naval Photo.
course at Pensacola in 1945. To broaden his potential capabilities and value to the
service, he is recommended for the Camera maintenance and Repair course, temporary duties
at Manufacturing plants and attendance at the Naval School of Motion Picture Photography.
FOR WHAT DUTIES IS HE RECOMMENDED?
Bureau Aeronautics Photo.
ASHOREDivision for inter Department work
AFLOAT Staff, or Photo Squad
7.
FOR EACH FACTOR OBSERVED CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO INDICATE HOW THE OFFICER COMPARES WITH ALL OTHERS OF THE SAME RANK, CLASSIFICA-
TION AND CORPS WHOSE PROFESSIONA 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, Il
AND 12 WILL BE so CONSIDERED.
Within
Within
Within
Within
Within
RATING FACTORS
Not
Bottom
Next
Observed
Middle
Next Top
Top
10%
20%
40%
20%
10%
A. SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY
1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY?
X
How does this officer compare In:
2. ABILITY TO COMMAND?
NOTE: ITEM (A3) TO BE
X
MARKED FOR ALL OFFI-
8. PERFORMANCE IN PRESENT DUTIES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2, ABOVE?
CERS.
X
4. REACTIONS DURING EMERGENCIES?
X
5. PERFORMANCE AT BATTLE STATION OR IN BATTLE DUTIES?
X
B. INITIATIVE AND
1. ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY WHEN SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ARE LACKING!
X
RESPONSIBILITY
2. GIVE FRANK OPINIONS WHEN ASKED OR VOLUNTEER THEM WHEN
NECESSARY TO AVOID MISTAKES?
X
How well does this efficer:
3. FOLLOW THROUGH DESPITE OBSTACLES IN CARRYING OUT RESPONSIBILITIES
ASSIGNED OR ASSUMED?
X
1. UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN, AND USE SUGGESTIONS OFFERED?
C. UNDERSTANDING AND SKILL
X
2. EXERCISE JUDGMENT?
How well does this officer:
X
3. RATE IN TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN
HIS SPECIALTY, IF ANY? (Name Specialty)
PHOTOGRAPHY
X
1. INSPIRE SUBORDINATES TO WORK TO THE MAXIMUM OF THEIR CAPACITY!
2. EFFECTIVELY DELEGATE TASKS AND AUTHORITY?
X
D. LEADERSHIP
3. TRANSMIT ORDERS, INSTRUCTIONS. AND PLANS?
How well does this officer:
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
1. ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS?
E. CONDUCT AND WORK HABITS
X
2. ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGING NEEDS AND CONDITIONS
X
How does this officer compare in:
3. MILITARY CONDUCT-BEARING, DRESS, COURTESY, ETC. ?
X
8. INDICATE YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD
(Check one)
HAVING THIS OFFICER UNDER YOUR
DEFINITELY NOT
PREFER NOT
COMMAND, WOULD YOU.
WANT HIM?
TO HAVE HIM?
BE SATISFIED
BE PLEASED
PARTICULARLY
(UNSATISFACTORY)
(UNSATISFACTORY)
TO HAVE HIM?
X
TO HAVE HIM?
DESIRE HIM?
9a. Considering All Officers of the Same Rank,
(Check one)
Classification and Corps, Whose Professional
UNDER NO
IF 90% WERE
IF 70% WERE
IF 30% WERE
IF ONLY 10%
9b. How many Officers are Included in the
Abilities Are Known to You Personally,
CIRCUMSTANCES?
group used for the comparison in 9a?
TO BE
TO BE
X
TO BE
WERE TO BE
10 OR
10 TO
OVER
Would You Promote Him:
(Unsatisfactory)
PROMOTED?
PROMOTED
PROMOTED
PROMOTED?
LESS
50
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.
NONE
11. HAVE YOU ANY ADVERSE COMMENTS TO MAKE REGARDING THIS OFFICER'S
QUALITIES OR PERFORMANCE?
YES
X
NO
If yes, explain
UNSATISFACTORY. Yes in either Item of Section 11
HAS HE ANY MENTAL OR MORAL WEAKNESS WHICH ADVERSELY AFFECTS
constitutes an unsatisfactory report and must be referred
HIS EFFICIENCY?
YES
In Section 12.
X
NO
to the officer for statement.
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 state-
ments 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
During the period covered, Lieut. Newhouse has carried out his duties in a commendable
manner. He is hard working, conscientious, and fully versed in his specialized subject.
In his coverage of the U.S. Air Force Research and Developement projects on Photography and
DO NOT LEAVE BLANK
Cameras, he has kept abreast of progress and kept both services fully informed. In his
liaison work he exercises the good judgment, and maintains the high standards necessary for
joint service cooperative efforts. His personal and military character is excellent and he
is recommended for promotion. He would be valuable as, and is recommended for, a limited
commission.
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SIGNATURE D.Chewhouse OF OFFICER REPORTED ON (Applies only to Sections I through 5)
SIGNATURE OF REPORTING Grant OFFICER
Has this report been
shown or referred to
X
Yes
officer reported on?
No
When completed remove carbon paper, forward Pages I and 2, not detached, to BuPers. Retain Page 3 for "Officer's Qualification Record Jacket".
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