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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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DATE OF REPORTING TO PRESENT SHIP OR STATION DATE OF REPORTING TO PRESENT SHIP OR STATION PERIOD OF REPORT (mo., day, year) Naval Aviation Supply Depot, Phila., Pa. DATE FROM DATE TO 9/13/44 DETACHMENT OF OFFICER REPORTED ON DETACHMENT OF OFFICER REPORTED ON REGULAR SEMI-ANNUAL QUARTERLY 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, NASD - CNO, Op 53 FROM TO MO. YR. 9 45 2 46 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 4. If Aviator, Indicate No. of Flight Hours Last Two years for Each Type Aircraft (List Most Recent Type First) TYPE OF AIRCRAFT TOTAL NO. OF HOURS Officer 5. MY PREFERENCE FOR NEXT DUTY IS: SEA KIND OF DUTY Photographic Liaison LOCATION Pacific Area (NASD) SHORE KIND OF DUTY Photographic Officer LOCATION Any West Coast Air Station 6. SECTIONS 6 THROUGH 12 TO BE FILLED IN BY REPORTING OFFICER NAME OF REPORTING OFFICER JN-17552 NO. 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? YES NO INDICATE MORE RESPONSIBLE DUTIES FOR WHICH HE IS IN TRAINING. (If none, so state) None DATE OF EXPECTED QUALIFICATION 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 FOR WHAT DUTIES IS HE RECOMMENDED? ASHORE Photographic Officer NAS AFLOAT Photographic Officer CV RATING FACTORS Observed Bottom 10% Next 20% Middle 40% Next Top 20% 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? 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 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 DESPIE 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) 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: ☐ DEFINITELY NOT WANT HIM? (UNSATISFACTORY) ☐ DEFINITELY 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: ☐ 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? 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? 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 ☐ 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. DO NOT LEAVE BLANK 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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