Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# S-E-C-R-E-N## TRAINING REPORTIntroduction to Intelligence No. 5040 hours, full-time 19- 23 March 1962 45 studentsStudent: O'Connell, James P., Jr. Grades GS-15 Yoer of Mrths 1917EOD Date: December 1951 Office : Security## COURSE OBJECTIVES - CURTAIT AID METHODSIntroduction to Intelligence has four objectives: (1) to Instruct the student in the basic concepts of intelligence and the role of national in- telligence within the Governments (2) to describe the intelligence community ite cembora, their duties, and their relationship to CHA; (3) to dine and describe the functions of CIA and identify the comap.nts performing them; and (4) to explain the processes and means by which CIA Cuirills its responsibilities for collection, production, and dissemination of intelligence.Lectures given by Orientation Faculty mewhere and guest speakers take up about hail the time, carar and review exercises, about one fourth; ard study periode and training flims, the remaining quarter. An Intelligence Prodacus Axhibit, representing all the Offices of the DD/I, puts on dieplay the products of those Orficou and by virusi aids dezonatrstes the activities of oach Office.## АСЛІВУШКENT RECORDStudent achievement 12 jungel on the basis of a 40 ites multiple choice test on course conten given the last day of the course. On the basis of this test each student is given an adjectivel rating. The number of students in this clace receiving cach adjectival rating is shown below. This student's rating is indicated by the asterisks| Unsatisfactory | Satisfactory | Excellent || -------------- | ------------ | --------- || 0              | 22           | 23*       |FOR THIS DIRECTOR OF TRAINING:![signature] Cader, Orientatis Faculty23 March 162Late
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# TRAINING REPORTCounterintelligence Familiarization Course No. 1080 hours full-time 29 January - 9 February 1962Student: O'CONNELL, James P., Jr.Students: 17EOD Date: December 1951Grade: GS-15Year of Birth: 1917Office: OS/Ops.Support Div.## COURSE OBJECTIVES - COMMENT AND METHODSThis course, designed for the staff employee who requires a basic knowledge of counterintelligence doctrine and methodology, aims to increase his understanding of this activity by (a) acquainting him with current counterintelligence concepts and objectives and the organization and functions of counterintelligence targets, (b) familiarizing him with skills and techniques employed in detecting, investigating, and operating against targets, and (c) showing him how to report, record, and disseminate counterintelligence information.The student is instructed through the media of lectures, directed reading, tours, training films, examinations, class exercises, and discussions.## ACHIEVEMENT RECORDThe overall adjectival rating and comments below are derived from a review of the student's performance in class discussions, three written problems, and two objective tests. The written problems involve name tracing, an examination of a counterintelligence interrogation and the dissemination of information about an individual of counterintelligence interest.## OVERALL ADJECTIVAL RATINGEXCELLENT## COMMENTSMr. O'Connell contributed significantly to class discussions. His performance throughout the course demonstrated a sound comprehension of the instruction. His handling of the problem situations was thoroughly professional.![signature]FOR THE DIRECTOR OF TRAINING:![signature]Chief Instructor27 Feb. 1962DateSECRET
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S-E-C-R-E-ITRAINING REPORTOperations Support No. 50.120 hours, full-time, Phase I 2 - 20 April 62 8 Students80 hours, full-time, Phase 11 23 April - 4 May 62 10 StudentsStudent : O'CONNELL, James P., Jr. Year of Birth: 1917EOD Date: December 1951 Grade: GS-15 Office : 08COURSE OBJECTIVES - CONTENT AND METHODSThe Operations Support Course-emphasizes the role of support personnel In clandestine activities and their responsibility in originating material of a support nature at headquarters and in the field. The Course objectives are to provide the student with (1) an appreciation of the Interrelation- ship between operating functions and support functions; (2) an understand- Ing of some of the basic principles and techniques of Agency oporations; (3) a knowledge of procedures, regulations and problems pertinent to the necessary support of operational activities.a. Phase I covers Instruction on organization, functions and responsibilities of the Clandestine Services; basic principles of clandes- tine activity accompanied by practical exercises; project and agent manage- ment; famillarization with defensive and offensive audio surveillance.About fifty per cent of Phase I consists of lectures, briefings, and discussions; about thirty-five per cent is devoted to fleld exercises, practical written assignments, practice problems, and observing films as training aids in basic tradecraft. The remainder of the time is devoted to studying and testing.b. Phase 11 Includes name checks, records procedures, forelgn travel, finance and property accounting, dispatch, pouch, cable and message- writing procedures. For this phase, problems have been developed to repre- sent situations as they normally occur at a Class B Station.About thirty-five per cent of Phase 11 Is composed of lectures, briefings, and discussions; about fifty per cent is devoted to practice problems and practical written assignments. The remainder of the time Is devoted to studying and testing.ACHIEVEMENT RECORDThe adjectival ratings on this student for each major area of this course are the result of an evaluation of his work on his Individual pro- Jects, on the other exercises, and on the final examination. Comparative Judgment takes into account students in preceding classes as well as the present one. The numbers show how many students received each rating. An asterisk (*) shows the rating this student received. The rating the stu- dent receives represents the student's performance in the course with no allowance made for difference in age, education, experlence and so forth.S-E-C-R-E-T
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S-E-C-R-E-TNAME O'CONNELL, James P. Jr.MAJOR CATEGORIESPHASE I|     |                                                                                                                                      | UNSAT | SAT | EXCELLENT || --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----- | --- | --------- || 1.  | Tradecraft - Recognition of elementary principles.                                                                                   | 0     | 2   | 6         || 2.  | Casing - Written observation of an assigned site.                                                                                    | 0     | 2   | 6         || 3.  | Personal Meeting Plan - Written paper emphasizing techniques of effecting clandestino meeting.                                       | 0     | 5   | 3         || 4.  | Personal Meeting - Carrying out student's plan.                                                                                      | 0     | 4   | 4         || 5.  | Contact Report - Written report of clandestine personal meeting.                                                                     | 0     | 2   | 6         || 6.  | Operational Support Procedures - General knowledge of Clandestine Services Organization and Functions; Agent and Project Management. | 0     | 2   | 6         |PHASE II|     |                                                                                                                 | UNSAT | SAT | EXCELLENT || --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | --- | --------- || 1.  | Originating Headquarters and Fleld Dispatches. Indexing Requirements. Field Pouch Manifest.                     | ó     | 2   | 8         || 2.  | Preparation of Headquarters and Field Cables. Writing and Indexing Messages. Use of Message Writing Techniques. | 0     | 7   | 3         || 3.  | Type 11 Property Accounting - Fundamentals and Execution of Records.                                            | 0     | 1   | 9         || 4.  | Foreign Travel Currency Conversion and Completion of Travel Voucher.                                            | 0     | 4   | 6         || 5.  | Famlliarization with Class B Accounting and Preparation of Records.                                             | 0     | 0   | 10        || 6.  | Clandestine Services Headquarters and Field Support Procedures.                                                 | 1     | 4   | 5         |COMMENTSStudent cancelled per Office of Security, 6 April 1962.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF TRAINING: Orlyn S. Baker 18 May 1962Chief Instructor DateS-E-C-R-E-T
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SECRET28 July 1961MEMORANDUM FOR: Acting Director of SecurityFROM: Deputy Director of Security (IOS)SUBJECT: O'CONNELL, James P.(Fitness Report)Mr. O'Connell is completing ten years of Agency service and his experience qualification includes four years of service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. John's University.This evaluation covers Mr. O'Connell's first year assignment as Chief of the Security Support Division. It is felt that the outstanding accomplishments of this Division during this period are in large measure attributable to Mr. O'Connell's managerial skill. During this time the Security Support Division, without additional personnel, has increased its production substantially and in the area of operational support has handled many unique and diverse assignments.Mr. O'Connell has a keen and analytical intellect and a broad understanding of the investigative and security problems inherent in his job. He applies these qualities with his talent for administration to make for an overall outstanding performance.Mr. O'Connell has the capacity for further development and his future training should be directed to senior management courses to insure the full development of this potential.Reviewing Official:![Signature of R. L. Bannerman]R. L. BannermanActing Director of Security.![Signature of Victor R. White]Victor R. WhiteNoted by Employee:![Signature of James P. O'Connell]James P. O'ConnellSECRET
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SECRET16 June 1960MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director of Security(Investigations and Operational Support)SUBJECT: O'CONNELL, James P.(Fitness Report)1.  This report constitutes an evaluation of Mr. O'CONNELL'S performance as Deputy Chief, Security Support Division and as Chief, Security Support Division.2.  It is pertinent to note that by virtue of a sustained performance of outstanding proportions Mr. O'CONNELL was promoted on 4 May 1959 to the position of Deputy Chief, Security Support Division, and on 4 April 1960 to the position of Chief, Security Support Division.3.  During the rating period Mr. O'CONNELL's performance amply justified and confirmed the previous assessments of his potential executive caliber. He has demonstrated in his recent assignments highly advanced administrative ability and judgment of an excellence considerably more than that required in the discharge of his increased responsibilities.4.  He has continued to display a marked dedication to the welfare of his office and the Agency. His approach to the discharge of responsibilities within his purview has been progressive and sound in all respects. His contribution has been invaluable.5.  In terms of potential, Mr. O'CONNELL's overall performance and his demonstrated talents and gifts of personality continue to constitute him as being qualified for a future of increasingly important service.![signature of David E. Hanlon]David E. HanlonAssistant Deputy Director of Security(Investigations and Operaticnal Support)REVIEWING OFFICIAL: NOTED BY EMPLOYEE:![signature of Fred H. Hall] ![signature of James P. O'Connell]Fred H. Hall James P. O'ConnellDeputy Director of Security(Investigations and Operational Support)SECRET
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SECRET4 September 1959MEMORANDUM FOR: Acting Deputy Director of Security(Investigations and Support)SUBJECT: O'CONNELL, James P., Jr.(Fitness Report)1.  This report constitutes a continuing evaluation of Mr. 'O'CONNELL's performance as Chief, Support Branch, Security Support Division.2.  Mr. O'CONNELL's performance in terms of productivity and quality has been outstanding in every respect. His responsibilities have been most exacting and demanding, not only because of the administrative requirements involved, but also because of the urgent and unprecedented nature of the problems he is called upon to handle. Many of these problems have had Agency-wide indications and have been of interest to high Agency officials. He has met the challenges presented to him in a superb fashion and in a manner reflecting credit upon himself and the Security Office. In addition to this statement of evaluation, it should be noted that Mr. O'CONNELL, upon the recent completion of his assignment as Chief, Support Branch, SSD, and his promotion to Deputy Chief, SSD, received a commendation from the Director of Security commending him for his over-all splendid performance with particular reference to his handling of an ultra sensitive matter of interest to the highest authorities of the Agency.3.  In terms of potential, Mr. O'CONNELL's performance, his impressive physical appearance and personality, coupled with his proven powers of judgment and administration, in the opinion of the rater constitute him as being of potential executive caliber.![signature of David E. Hanlon]David E. HanlonActing Assistant Deputy Director of Security(Investigations and Support)REVIEWING OFFICIAL:![signature of Fred H. Hall]Fred H. HallActing Deputy Director of Security(Investigations and Support)NOTED BY EMPLOYEE:![signature of James P. O'Connell]James P. O'Connell
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SECRET(when Filled In)26. CAN THINK ON HIS FEET.27. "COMES UP WITH SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS."28. STIMULATING TO ASSOCIATES: A "SPARK PLUG".29. TOUGH MINDED.30. OBSERVANT.31. CAPABLE.32. CLEAR THINKING.33. COMPLETES ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN ALLOWABLE TIME LIMITS.34. EVALUATES SELF REALISTICALLY.35. WELL INFORMED ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS.36. DELIBERATE.37. EFFECTIVE IN DISCUSSIONS WITH ASSOCIATES.38. IMPLEMENTS DECISIONS REGARD- LESS OF OWN FEELINGS.39. THOUGHTFUL OF OTHERS.40. WORKS WELL UNDER PRESSURE.  ☑41. DISPLAYS JUDGEMENT. ☑42. GIVES CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE. ☑43. HAS DRIVE.44. IS SECURITY CONSCIOUS. ☑45. VERSATILE. ☑46. HIS CRITICISM IS CONSTRUCTIVE.47. ABLE TO INFLUENCE OTHERS.48. FACILITATES SMOOTH OPERATION OF HIS OFFICE.49. DOES NOT REQUIRE STRONG AND CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION.50. A GOOD SUPERVISOR. ☑SECTION VA. WHAT ARE HIS OUTSTANDING STRENGTHS?Mr. O'Connell is an experienced and highly skilled investigator and investigative supervisor. He obtains and maintains the respect of his subordinates, associates and supervisors. He willingly accepts and discharges responsibilities.B. WHAT ARE HIS OUTSTANDING WEAKNESSES?None.SECRET
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SECRET(when filled in)26. CAN THINK ON HIS FEET. X27. COMES UP WITH SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. X28. STIMULATING TO ASSOCIATES: A "SPARK PLUG". X29. TOUGH MINDED. X30. OBSERVANT. X31. CAPABLE. X32. CLEAR THINKING. X33. COMPLETES ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN ALLOWABLE TIME LIMITS. X34. EVALUATES SELF REALISTICALLY. X35. WELL INFORMED ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS X36. DELIBERATE.37. EFFECTIVE IN DISCUSSIONS WITH ASSOCIATES:38. IMPLEMENTS DECISIONS REGARD- LESS OF OWN FEELINGS.39. THOUGHTFUL OF OTHERS.40. WORKS WELL UNDER PRESSURE.    41 DISPLAYS JUDGEMENT.42. GIVES CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE.43. HAS DRIVE,44. IS SECURITY CONSCIOUS.45. VERSATILE. X46. HIS CRITICISM IS CONSTRUCTIVE. X47. ABLF TO INFLUENCE OTHERS. X48. FACILITATES SMOOTH OPERATION, OF HIS OFFICE. X49. DOES NOT REQUIRE STRONG AND CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION. X50. A GOOD SUPERVISOR. XSECTION VA. WHAT ARE HIS OUTSTANDING STRENGTHS?An highly outstanding versatility in Division operations at the administrative, supervisory, and operational levels. He has a highly developed ability to handle with firm, deliberate, and excellent judgment matters of great urgency and import. He also possesses a highly developed skill in handling personnel, analyzing performances, and recommending adjustments and reassignments.B. WHAT ARE HIS OUTSTANDING WEAKNESSES?NASECRET
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SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONPERSONNEL EVALUATION REPORTItems 1 through 6 will be completed by Administrative or Personnel Officer1. NAME   O'CONNELL, James P., Jr.2. GRADE   GS-133. POSITION TITLE   Investigator (Gen.)4. OFFICE   SecuritySTAFF OR DIVISIONSpecial Security Dir. Operations Br5. PERIOD COVERED BY REPORT.   From   17 Dec 52   To   16 Dec 536. TYPE OF REPORT   *AnnualItems 7 through 10 will be completed by the person evaluated7. LIST YOUR MAJOR DUTIES IN APPROXIMATE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE, WITH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH. OMIT MINOR DUTIES.During the first period of this report from December 1952 to May 1953, I served as Chief, Froject Unit. This involved the direction of six supervisors and five clerical employees. This Unit concerned itself with the handling of covert clearances on personnel be ing utilized in the larger Agency projects. In addition, I was designated the Security Office representative of the Projects Administrative Planning Staff which required my making spot decisions regarding security aspects of the projects under discussion. From Nay 1953 until October 1953, I was designated Deputy Chief, Operations Branch. This assignment carried with it administrative and supervisory duties as delegated by the Chief, Cherations. I also assumed the duties of the Chief in his absence. This involved the supervision of the Covert Records Section and the six desk components of the Operations8. LIST COURSES OF INSTRUCTION COMPLETED DURING REPORT PERIOD.Name of Course Location Length of Course Date Completed9. IN WHAT TYPE OF WORK ARE YOU PRIMARILY INTERESTED?IF DIFFERENT FROM YOUR PRESENT JOB, EXPLAIN YOUR QUALIFICATIONS (APTITUDE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLSI.10. DATESIGNATUREItems 11 through 18 will be completed by Supervisor11. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THIS PERSON'S PERFORMANCE ON THE MAJOR DUTIES LISTED UNDER ITEM 7 ABOVE.Mr. Connell's performance is described as outstanding. It is pertinent also to note that Mr. O'Connell's performance has been characterized by a splendid motivation flowing from an obvious disposition on his part to place the interest of the Agency and Division above personal considerations.RN NO. 37-151F 1952
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SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONOFFICE OF PERSONNEL12. IN WHAT RESPECT IS THIS PERSON'S PERFORMANCE JOB MOST NOTICEABLY GOOD OR OUTSTANDING?    He has demonstrated that he possesses to an extremely high degreg the ability to analyze    and evaluate problems often times on an emergency basis and to redondoni courses of action    or to act on the basis of very sound judgment. He has also demonstrated an advanced    ability in the field of administration at all levels (coittimed, below - Item 20)13. ON WHAT ASPECT OF PERFORMANCE SHOULD-THIS PERSON CONCENTRATE EFFORT FOR SELF IMPROVEMENTT    By familiarising himself as far as possible with problems in the Divisional administrative    and policy aicing fields with a view to analysing for his own knowledge high level    approaches and solutions.14. COMMENT ON TRIS PERSON'S ABILITY TO MANDLE GREATER RESPONSIBILITIES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.    Mr. O'Connell has the present potential of handling greater responsibilities. This    ability should constantly develop in degree to the point where his future potential    would be increased.15. ARE THERE OTHER DUTIES WHICH BETTER SUIT THIS PERSON'S QUALIFICATIONS? (Recommend appropriate reassignment, if    possible.l    Mr. O'Connell's abilities are such that it may be observed that at this point his    assignments may be regarded in terms of his abilities being utilized where most needed.16. WHAT TRAINING A ROTATION DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR THIS PERSON?    Agency training and rotation in the field of management and, generally, training    which will provide Mr. O'Connell with more specific and detailed knowledge of the    administrativa and problems of other components of the Agency.17. IF PERFORMANCE DURING REPORT PERIOD HAS BEEN UNSATISFACTORY, THERE IS ATTACHED COPY OF MEMORANDUM NOTIFTING THIS    PERSON OF UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.18. THIS PERSONNEL EVALUATION REPORT HAS BEEN DISCUSSED WITH THE PERSON EVALUATED. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS INCLUDING    COMMENT ON ITEMS 7, 8 AND 9, ARE SHOWN BELCO DER ITEM 20.194ay 158%DATESIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR19. I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE REPORT. (Comments, if any, are shown in ito.6.)2011y54DATESIGNATURE OF REVIEWING PECIAL20. COMMENTS: (if necessary, may be continued on reverse side of cover sheet.!    with which he has been concerned. Ris approach in this respect is from a general overall    standpoint with considerations and actions taken which indicate his ability to consider    problems in terms of their general implications to the Division rather than to his    specific operation. More specifically, his performance has been noteworthy because it    demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of security problems and the administration of    the Security Office. Constantly he is called upon to represent the Division and So in    negotation and conference with representatives of other components of the Aceasy regaxding    specific operational problems. He has hailed such assignments with a high degree of    tact and good judgment demonstrating a definite public relations ability.SECRET
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Section 7 (Cont.)Branch. Since October 1953, I have served as Chief of the OS/SI Desk. I am charged with the direction of five case supervisors and five clerical employees. The unit handlos all requests for operational support assistance emanating from other components of the Agency. This includes the setting up and servicing of covert letter drops; supervision of all escort and courier missions, and the scheduling of appropriate tyre surveillances. The unit also supervises cases and projects that are by their nature extremely sensi- tive.