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

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OFFICER'S FITNESS REPORT
NAVPERS-310A (REV. 6-45)

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8 DEC 1947

DATE 22 October 1947

1. NAME (last) | (first) | (middle) | RANK AND CLASSIFICATION | FILE NO.
NEWHOUSE | Delbert | Clement | Lieutenant(T) USN | 177283
SHIP OR STATION | Aviation Supply Depot
Naval Supply Center, Pearl Harbor | PERIOD OF REPORT (mo., day, year)
DATE OF REPORTING TO PRESENT SHIP OR STATION | 9 Sept 1946 | DATE FROM | 8/31/47 | DATE TO 10/22/47

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 Liaison Officer
Military Personnel Officer
Recreation Officer
Leave 2 days

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.
None
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 | Photographic | LOCATION | Pacific Coast
 | SHORE | KIND OF DUTY | Photographic | LOCATION | West Coast

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
 | H.J.P. Foley, Comdr.(SC)USN 81346 |  |  | Supply Officer in Command
IS THIS OFFICER QUALIFIED TO PERFORM ALL HIS PRESENT DUTIES? | Yes | NO | DATE OF EXPECTED QUALIFICATION
None

APPRAISSAL 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 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.
 | Qualified by experience and training for photographic supply duty. Reviewed, approved, and forwarded
 | W. V. FOX, RADM,SC, USN
FOR WHAT DUTIES IS HE RECOMMENDED? | Supply Officer in Command, Naval Supply Center
ASHORE | Photo officer ASO, ASD, Class A NAS
AFLOAT | Photo officer CUB, URU

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 | Not Observed | Within Bottom 10% | Within Next 20% | Within Middle 40% | Within Next Top 20% | Within Top 10%
A. SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY
How does this officer compare in:
NOTE: ITEM (A3) TO BE MARKED FOR ALL OFFICERS. |  |  |  |  |  |
1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY? | X |  |  |  |  |
2. ABILITY TO COMMAND? | X |  |  |  |  |
3. PERFORMANCE IN PRESENT DUTIES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2, ABOVE? |  |  |  |  |  | X
4. REACTIONS DURING EMERGENCIES? | X |  |  |  |  |
5. PERFORMANCE AT BATTLE STATION OR IN BATTLE DUTIES? | X |  |  |  |  |
B. INITIATIVE AND RESPONSIBILITY
How well does this officer: |  |  |  |  |  |
1. ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY WHEN SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ARE LACKING? |  |  |  |  |  | X
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
How well does this officer: |  |  |  |  |  |
1. UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN, AND USE SUGGESTIONS OFFERED? |  |  |  |  |  | X
2. EXERCISE JUDGMENT? |  |  |  | X |  |
3. RATE IN TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN HIS SPECIALTY, IF ANY? (Name Specialty) | Photography |  |  |  |  | X
D. LEADERSHIP
How well does this officer: |  |  |  |  |  |
1. INSPIRE SUBORDINATES TO WORK TO THE MAXIMUM OF THEIR CAPACITY? |  |  |  | X |  |
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
How does this officer compare in: |  |  |  |  |  |
1. ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS? |  |  |  | X |  |
2. ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGING NEEDS AND CONDITIONS? |  |  |  |  |  | X
3. MILITARY CONDUCT—BEARING, DRESS, COURTESY, ETC.? |  |  |  |  |  | X

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?
HAS HE ANY MENTAL OR MORAL WEAKNESS WHICH ADVERSELY AFFECTS HIS EFFICIENCY? | YES | 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.

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 | SATISFACTORY | UNFAVORABLE | UNSATISFACTORY

Lt. Newhouse's performance of duty has continued to be excellent and outstanding.
In addition to a sound grasp of area and service-wide photographic supply procedures, he possesses mature judgement and a high order of devotion to duty. He is willing to accept responsibility and completes assignments with interest and dispatch. His personal and military character is excellent and has been recommended for a limited service commission in his present rank. He is recommended for promotion when eligible.

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SIGNATURE OF OFFICER REPORTED ON (Applies only to Sections 1 through 5) | SIGNATURE OF REPORTING OFFICER | Has this report been shown or referred to officer reported on?
Yes
No

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