Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SELRET# FITNESS REPORTEMPLOYEE SERIAL NUMBER058124## GENERAL**1. NAME**McCORD, James W., Jr.**4. DATE OF BIRTH**01/20/24**5. SEX**M**6. GRADE**GS-15**9. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLE**Elec Eng-Audio Supp**7. OFF/DIV/OR OF ASSIGNMENT & CURRENT STATION**OS/PT&OS/TSD/OC Washington, D. C.**8. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENT**X CAREERRESERVETEMPORARY**10. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORT**INITIALREASSIGNMENT SUPERVISONX ANNUALREASSIGNMENT EMPLOYEECAREER-PROVISIONAL (See Instructions - Section C)SPECIAL (Specify):**11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.**21 April 1967**12. REPORTING PERIOD (From - to)**15 January 1966 - 31 March 1967## SECTION B PERFORMANCE EVALUATION**W - Weak** Performance ranges from wholly inadequate to slightly less than satisfactory. A rating in this category requires positive remedial action. The nature of the action could range from counseling, to further training, to placing on probation, to reassignment or to separation. Describe action taken or proposed in Section C.**A - Adequate** Performance meets all requirements. It is entirely satisfactory and is characterized neither by deficiency nor excellence.**P - Proficient** Performance is more than satisfactory. Desired results are being produced in a proficient manner.**S - Strong** Performance is characterized by exceptional proficiency.**O - Outstanding** Performance is so exceptional in relation to requirements of the work and in comparison to the performance of others doing similar work as to warrant special recognition.## SPECIFIC DUTIESList up to six of the most important specific duties performed during the rating period. Insert rating letter which best describes the manner in which employee performs EACH specific duty. Consider ONLY effectiveness in performance of that duty. All employees with supervisory responsibilities MUST be rated on their ability to supervise (indicate number of employees supervised).Supervises Technical Division/OS, consisting of 29 professional employeesRATINGLETTERSDevelops new techniques, procedures and equipment to be used in the audio countermeasures field.RATINGLETTEROPlans operating programs for implementation by the Technical Division.RATINGLETTEROSelects and trains personnel in an expanding Division.RATINGLETTERSMaintains liaison with his counterpart organizations throughout the U. S. Government.RATINGLETTERS01 MAY 1967## OVERALL PERFORMANCE IN CURRENT POSITIONTake into account everything about the employee which influences his effectiveness in his current position such as performance of specific duties, productivity, conduct on job, cooperativeness, pertinent personal traits of habits, and particular limitations or talents. Based on your knowledge of employee's overall performance during the rating period, place the letter in the rating box corresponding to the statement which most accurately reflects his level of performance.RATINGLETTERSFORM 4-62 45 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.SECRET
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# SECRET## SECTION C NARRATIVE COMMENTSIndicate significant strengths or weaknesses demonstrated in current position keeping in proper perspective their relationship to overall performance. State suggestions made for improvement of work performance. Give recommendations for training. Comment on foreign language competence, if required for current position. Amielly or pouluin ratings given in Section 8 to provide best basis for determining future personnel action. Manner of performance of fronte rizzupitel gyr duties must be described, if applicable.Mr. McCord supervises his Division in a vigorous manner. He is capable of instilling enthusiasm and esprit de corps within his organization--a difficult task because of the extensive amount of world-wide travel demanded from his subordinate. This travel is so extensive as to result in personal hardships.During the rating period, Mr. McCord and two of his employees received the Certificate of Merit. These awards resulted from the vigorous and successful pursual of a technique having great promise in the audio countermeasures field,Mr. McCord's performance of his liaison and coordination with other components of the intelligence community, which received special mention in his last Fitness Report, is now at a status which warrants a designation of "Strong." He is conscientiously working at the liaison problem in a difficult interdepartmental atmosphere.Mr. McCord has an excellent grasp of the technical requirements of his position even though he is not an engineer. He has an exceptional environmental knowledge and appreciation. He sets his goals high. He is cost conscious in the field involving expensive equipment, which normally is costly to develop.## SECTION D CERTIFICATION AND COMMENTS(Continued)BY EMPLOYEEI CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORT![signature of employee]BY SUPERVISORIF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BREN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATIONMONTHS EMPLOYER MAS BEENUNDER MY SUPERVISION14DATE 19 APR 1967OFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISORDep, Dir, of Sec. (PTOS)![signature]Ermal P. GillisBY REVIEWING OFFICIAL.COMMENTS OF REVIEDING OFFICIAL![signature]Director of SecuritySECRET
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McCORD, James W., Jr. - Serial #058124Annual Fitness Report 15 January 1966 - 31 March 1967SECTION C. (Continued)I am highly pleased to have Mr. McCord serving in his current position and consider him capable of advancement into broader areas.
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# SECTION CSECRETNARRATIVE COMMENTSOFFICE OF PERBUNNEIndicate significant strengths or weaknesses demonstrated in current position keeping in proper perspective their relationship to overall performance. State suggestions made for improvement of work performance. Give recommendations for training. Comment on foreign language competence, if required for current position. Amplify, or explain ratings given. See Air U. S. B. 1911 to provide best basis for determining future personnel action. Manner of performance of managerial or supervisory duties and cost consciousness in the use of personnel, space, equipment and funds, must be commented on, if applicable. If extra space is needed to complete Section C, attach a separate sheet of paper.MAIL ROOMMr. McCord was attending the Air War College during part of the reporting period. He became Chief of the Technical Division/05 on 20 July 1965.Mr. McCord took hold of this Division with a heartening vigor and enthusiasm. Although not an Engineer, he soon learned enough of the technical business to meet many crash assignments with exceptional skill and judgment. By trying to get these assignments done within set time limits, he sometimes short-circuited a few coordinations in other offices, but this did not seriously detract, in my opinion, from a very proficient job.While Mr. McCord has not had the Technical Division a sufficiently long time for me to judge his long range performance, I feel he will become an exceptionally proficient Chief. There was insufficient time for me to judge his cost and man- power consciousness.# SECTION DCERTIFICATION AND COMMENTSBY EMPLOYEE1. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTDATE22 March 66BY SUPERVISOR2. MONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN UNDER MY SUPERVISIONIF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATION6DATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISORTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE3. 23 March 1966Dep. Dir. of Sec. (PTOS)M. WINTERSCOMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIALBY REVIEWING OFFICIALDATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURESECRET
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# FITNESS REPORTJames W. McCord, Jr.SECTION DCERTIFICATION AND COMMENTS3. Comments of Reviewing OfficialI concur thoroughly with Mr. Winters' evaluation of Mr. McCord's vigor and enthusiasm, skill and judgment. I would add to this that he has demonstrated extraordinary ingenuity and leadership in supervising the development of several new and valuable techniques in the counter-measures field. However, I would rate him only "Proficient" in Specific Duty Number 6, for I believe that he has not been as effective as he might be in liaison and coordination with other components of the Intelligence Community represented on the Technical Committee. This is unfortunate, for it detracts from his outstanding performance in all other elements of his assigned responsibilities. He must work on improving these relationships and he has been counseled to this effect by his current supervisor.DateOfficial Title of Reviewing OfficialTyped Name and Signature.31 March 1966Director of Security![signature of Howard Osborn]Howard Osborn
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# SECRETFITNESS REPORTSECTION A1. NAME(Last)MCCORD,(First)James(Middle)W., Jr.2. DATE OF BIRTH   1/26/243. SEX   M4. GRADE   GS-158. SO   SS6. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLE   Security Officer7. OFF/DIV/BR OF ASSIGNMENT   OS/Exec Staff8. CURRENT STATION   Wash., D. C.9. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENTX CAREERRESERVETEMPORARYCAREER-PROVISIONAL (See Instructions - Sectim C)SPECIAL (Specify):10. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORTX INITIALANNUALREASSIGNMENT SUPERVISORREASSIGNMENT EMPLOYEESPECIAL (Specify):11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.    30 April 196512. REPORTING PERIOD (From- to-)    1 April 1964 - 31 March 1965SECTION BPERFORMANCE EVALUATIONW-WeakPerformance ranges from whall, inadequate to slightly less than satisfactory. A rating in this category requires positive remedial action. The nature of the action could range from counseling, to further training, to placing on probation, to reassignment or is separation. Describe action taken or proposed in Section C.A- AdequateParformance meats all requiremerds. It is entirely satisfactory and is characterized neither by doficiency nor excellence.P- ProficientPerformance is more than satisfactory. Desired results are being produced in a proficient manner.S- StrengPerformance is characterized by exceptional proficiency.O- OutstandingPerformance is so exceptionst in relation to requirements of the work and in comparison to the performance of others doing similar work as to warrant special recognition.SPECIFIC DUTIESList up to six of the most important specific duties performed during the rating period. Insert rating letter which best describes the manner in which employee parforms EACH specific duty. Considar ONLY effectiveness in performance of that duty. All employees with supervisory responsibilities MUST be rated ce their ability to supervise (indicate number of employees supervised).SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 1RATINGLETTERSee Section C.SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 3RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC OUTY NO. 6RATINGLETTEROVERALL PERFORMANCE IN CURRENT POSITIONTake into account everything about the employee which influences his effectiveness in his current position such as performance of specific duties, productivity, conduct on job, cooperativeness, pertinent personal traits or habits, and particular limitations of talents. Based on your baculeage of employee's overall performance during the ruting period. place the letter in the rating bon corresponding to the statement which most accurately reflects his level of performance.RATINGLETTEN16 APRFORM 45 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.SECRET
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SECTION CSECRETNARRATIVE COMMENTSIndicate significant strengths.or weaknesses demonstrated in current position keeping in proper perspective their relationship to.overall performance. State suggestions made for improvement of work performance. Give recommendations for training. Commenton foreign language competence, if required for current position. Amplify or explain Arirangiven in Section B to provide bestbasis for determining future personnel action. Manner of performance of managerial or fupervisory described, if applicable.Since 10 August 1964, Mr. McCord has been enrolled as a student at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery. Alabama. He will complete his course there on 4 June 1965. Prior to 10 August 1964, Mr. McCord was in a travel status from his assignment as Chief, Security Branch, Frankfurt, Germany.In view of the above, no rating is made for this reporting period.SECTION D1. CERTIFICATION AND COMMENTSBY EMPLOYEEI CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTDATESIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE2. BY SUPERVISORMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEENUNDER MY SUPERVISIONIF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATIONMr. McCord will be advised that he has not been rated for this period.DATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISORTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE3AMW 45Asst. Dep. Dir of Sec. (PPS)N. Harris, LyonBY REVIEWING OFFICIAL3. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIALDATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE30 March 1965Director of SecurityHoward OsbornSECRET
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SECRET/17 March 196458124MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of PersonnelSUBJECT: Fitness Report - James W. McCord, Jr.DOB: 24 Jan 1924, Male, GS-15,SS German Station, Career, Annual Report(1 April 1963 - 31 March 1964)James W. McCord, Jr.1. GS-15, has served as Chief,   Security Branch, under my supervision for the subject period.2. His duties were as follow:a. Security policy advisor to COS and its senior Station and Base officers.b. Supervised nine professional and four clerical employees of the Security Branch and the Military Personnel Unit.c. Directed conduct of LCFLUTTER, SGLATERAL, Physical Security duties, and Investigations performed by the Security Branch.d. Reviewed security of German Station and recommended ways and means for strengthening and improving.e. Furnished technical security support and guidance to other Bases in EE, and outside of EE on request.f. Reviewed investigative reports of the Security Branch and performed such other duties as directed by the COS; Chief, CSB; and Chief, Administrative Staff.3. This individual is an outstanding security officer. He efficiently performs his broad responsibilities, effectively manages those he supervises and is cost conscious. On the last-mentioned item, he weighs both cost and security factor and has been flexible where he has felt security could be relaxed - but recognizes that there are areas where cost is secondary. He continues to keep the proper personnel informed of his activities and he is one of the best securitySECRET/GROUP 1-Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification
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SECRET/-2-officers with whom I have had the pleasure to be associated. During this period he has been assigned responsibility for supervision of the Military Personnel Branch. This consolidation has given the Security Branch greater flexibility and has increased the utilization of available personnel. Subject has also instituted off-duty security training courses for those interested military personnel.4. I would rate him from Strong to Outstanding on the duties in paragraph 2 above with an overall rating of Strong.Read:/s/ Daniel M. Kellcy/s/ James W. McCord, Jr.Reviewer's Comments:I agree that McCord is a very strong security officer. He tends to be conservative in his views and judgments. He maintains excollent morale in his Branch. In the never-ending conflict between economy and a desirable level of security, he usually loans toward the latter./s/ Wendell LittleSECRET/
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# SECRETMEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Personne 1SUBJECT: Fitness Report (June 1962 - March 1963)## JAMES W. MCCORD1. GS-15, has served as Chief, Security Branch, under my supervision for the subject period.2. His duties were as follows:a. Security policy advisor to COS and its senior Station and Base officers.b. Supervised nine professional and four clerical employees of the Security Branch.c. Directed conduct of LCFLUTTER, SGLATERAL, Physical Security duties, and Investigations performed by the Security Branch.d. Reviewed security of German Station and recommended ways and means for strengthening and improving.e. Furnished technical security support and guidance to other Bases in EE, and outside of EE on request.f. Reviewed investigative reports of the Security Branch and performed such other duties as directed by the Chief of Station, Deputy for Coordination and Services, and Chief, Administrative Staff.3. has demonstrated time and again his ability to efficiently perform his broad responsibilities in a most efficient manner. His position is not an easy one. He is under the general supervision of the undersigned, while also working on activities directly for the COS and the DCS. He has been able to coordinate these activities in such a way as to earn the respect of all those with whom he deals. He has respected confidences, but also insured that the undersigned has been adequately briefed. He has acted for the undersigned in his absence and will continue to do so.4. I would rate ...
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SECRET- 2 -4. I would rate him from *Strong* to *Outstanding* on the individual functions, with an over-all rating of *Strong*. He is a good supervisor.DANIEL M. Kelly /s/READ:JAMES W. MECORD /5/(DATE)REVIEWER'S COMMENTS:I agree with the comments of the rating officer. Subject is an outstanding staff officer and capable of assuming broader responsibilities. He never complains of obstacles, but uniformly produces excellent results.SECRETWENDELI LITTLE /S/
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# SECRET18 MAY 1962SUBJECT: James W. McCord, Jr.Annual Fitness Report - 1 April 1961 to 31 March 1962During this reporting period, Mr. McCord has continued to function as coordinator of a comprehensive highly sensitive series of investigations involving investigative representatives of all elements of the intelligence community. This assignment has been carried out by Mr. McCord with considerable initiative, skill and enthusiasm.Mr. McCord, during this reporting period, served as Case Officer on a sensitive and very important personnel security case which due to his efforts was brought to a successful conclusion with favorable results to the Agency.Mr. McCord has performed a liaison function with a vital element of a friendly service which has resulted in the maintenance of a cordial relationship of great value to the Office of Security and the Agency. This liaison has required Mr. McCord to perform several periods of temporary duty overseas during which he not only carried out his liaison function, but handled other special investigative assignments in a successful manner.On various occasions during the reporting period in the absence of the Chief, Mr. McCord has functioned as Acting Chief of SRS and has performed his duties in an extremely competent manner.It is felt that Mr. McCord's forthcoming assignment as Security Officer, German Station will give him additional varied experience of value in his career development.![signature]Paul F. GaynorChief/SRS/OSSECRET
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SECRETRead by: J-7 Col Date: Tray 1862Reviewed by: 821/20 8211 Date: 18 May 62SamsSECRET
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# SECRETSUBJECT: James W. McCord, Jr.Annual Fitness Report - 1 April 1960 - 31 March 1961During the reporting period, Mr. McCord on various occasions has functioned as Acting Chief/SRS, during absences of the Chief and has discharged this function in a highly competent fashion.Mr. McCord, since last report was rendered, has coordinated a comprehensive investigation of a highly sensitive security matter involving investigative representatives from all members of the U. S. intelligence community. This assignment has required a high degree of tact, patience and investigative skill on the part of Mr. McCord.In addition, during the reporting period, Mr. McCord has served as Case Officer on a counter-intelligence case of considerable importance to the security of the Agency and has displayed rare qualities of initiative, energy, and imagination in developing this casa.Mr. McCord is considered particularly well-adapted by virtue of his experience, training and personality for his present assignment.![signature of Paul F. Gaynor]Paul F. GaynorChief/SRS/OSRead by: Date:Reviewed by: Date: 170CR1961# SECRET
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# SECRETSUBJECT: James V. McCord, Jr.Annual Fitness Report - 1 April 1959 - 31 March 1960During the reporting period, Mr. McCord functioned as Acting Chief of the Security Research Staff, Office of Security for a period of six months. He discharged this function in an extremely able fashion and handled a number of highly sensitive assignments with skill and finesse.Mr. McCord has demonstrated on many occasions the ability to subordinate his personal interests to the necessity for performing his assigned tasks.In the latter two months of the reporting period, Mr. McCord has been coordinating a very important investigation being conducted in the intelligence community of a leak of highly sensitive information which has caused serious damage to U. S. intelligence collection capabilities. He has displayed rare qualities of initiative, imagination and coordination in the course of this investigation.Mr. McCord has demonstrated repeatedly his ability to perform sensitive assignments of the utmost importance during the reporting period.![signature of Paul F. Gaynor]Paul F. GaynorChief/SRS/OSRead by: ![signature] Date: 4/17/Reviewed by ![signature] Date: 4/27/60
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# SECRETSECTION E## NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF MANNER OF JOB PERFORMANCEStress strengths and weaknesses demonstrated in current position. Indicate suggestions made to employee for improvement of his work. Give recommendations for his training. Describe, if appropriate, his potential for development and assuming greater responsibilities. Amplify or explain, if appropriate, ratings given in SECTIONS B, C, and D to decide the best future personnel actions.During the past year Mr. McCord has shown superior *supervisory* and *organizational* ability. During July and August he personally organized and supervised a *major* project overseas which was of national interest. His plan of action was implemented smoothly and the CI mission was accomplished. Another major project was successfully directed by Mr. McCord with outstanding results.Mr. McCord has the proven ability to organize complex problems into workable and seemingly simple plans of action. He is a good supervisor, delegates responsibility, and uses imagination and tenacity of purpose in meeting problems. He is continuing to improve himself. No special training is planned for the next year. Mr. McCord will continue to "grow." He is ready to assume greater responsibility and with further experience will qualify for a senior position in this Agency.SECTION F## CERTIFICATION AND COMMENTS1. BY EMPLOYEEI certify that I have seen Sections A, B, C, D and E of this Report.DATE8 April 1959![signature]2. BY SUPERVISORMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN UNDER MY SUPERVISIONSince March 1954IF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATIONIF REPORT IS NOT BEING MADE AT THIS TIME, GIVE REASONS.EMPLOYEE UNDER MY SUPERVISION LESS THAN 90 DAYSREPORT MADE WITHIN LAST 90 DAYSOTHER (Specify):DATE8 April 1959OFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISORChief, Security Research Staff/OSTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATUREHarlan A. Bestrell3. BY REVIEWING OFFICIAL[ ] I WOULD HAVE GIVEN THIS EMPLOYEE ABOUT THE SAME EVALUATION.[ ] I WOULD HAVE GIVEN THIS EMPLOYEE A HIGHER EVALUATION.[ ] I WOULD HAVE GIVEN THIS EMPLOYEE A LOWER EVALUATION.[ ] I CANNOT JUDGE THESE EVALUATIONS. I AM NOT SUFFICIENTLY FAMILIAR WITH THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE.COMMENTS OF REVIEDING OFFICIALDATE13 April 1959OFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALDirector of SecurityTYPED OR POINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE![signature]SECRET