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This 1957 U.S. Navy personnel file was released under the U.S. Department of War name. It covers Chief Photographer Delbert Clement Newhouse, CWO-4, USN. It holds Records of Emergency Data from 1955 to 1957, a 2 May 1957 request that changed his home of record to Pensacola, Florida, and vouchers for his dependents' travel. It also includes fitness reports from his time as Photographic Officer at the U.S. Naval Base at Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador, and with the Fifteenth Naval District in 1942 and 1943. The file contains no UFO material.
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.
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13. TO WHAT DEGREE HAS THE OFFICER REPORTED ON EXHIBITED THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES? NOT OBSERVED OUTSTANDING EXCELLENT AVERAGE UNSALARY FACTORY (a) 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. (b) 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. (c) 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. (d) FORCE (With reference to moral power possessed and exerted in producing results.) Strong, dynamic. Strong. Effectual under normal and routine circumstances. (e) LEADERSHIP (With reference to the faculty of directing, controlling, and influencing others in definite lines of action and of maintaining discipline.) Inspires others to a high degree by precept and example. Requires a high standard of discipline. A very good leader. Leads fairly well. (f) 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. (g) 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. (h) 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. (i) PERSEVERANCE (With reference to maintenance of purpose or undertaking in spite of obstacles or discouragement.) Determined, resolute. Constant in purpose. Fairly steady. (j) REACTION IN EMERGENCIES (With reference to the faculty of acting instinctively in a logical manner in difficult and unforeseen situations.) X 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. (k) ENDURANCE (With reference to ability for carrying on under any and all conditions.) Capable of standing an exceptional amount of physical hardship and strain. Can perform well his duties under trying conditions. Of normal endurance. (l) INDUSTRY (With reference to performance of duties in an energetic manner.) Extremely energetic and industrious. Thorough and energetic. Reasonably energetic and industrious. (m) 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. 14. A report containing adverse matter must be referred to the officer reported on for statement pursuant to article 1701 (8) USNR. His statement should be attached to this report. Statements of minor deficiencies either in character or performance of duties must be brought to the attention of the officer reported on either orally or in writing. m. w. alley ( Signature of reporting senior )
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