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# SECRET# FITNESS REPORT## SECTION A1. NAMEMURPHY David E.2. DATE OF BIRTH: 23 June 19213. SEX: M4. GRADE: GS 185. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLE: Chief, SR Division6. OFF/DIV/BR OF ASSIGNMENT: DDP/SR7. CURRENT STATION: Headquarters8. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:   X CANEER9. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORT:   X ANNUAL10. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.: 30 April 196511. REPORTING PERIOD: 1 April 1964 - 31 March 1965## SECTION B PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONW - Weak: Performance ranges from wholly inadequate to slightly less than satisfactory. A rating in this category requires 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).SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 1See attached memorandumSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 3SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 6## 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 habits or traits, and particular limitations or talents. Based on your knowledge of employee's overall performance during the rating period, place the letter representing best corresponding to the statement which most accurately reflects his level of performance.30 APR 1965SECRET
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1 April 1965MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF ANNUAL FITNESS REPORT(For the period ending 31 March 1965)SUBJECT: Mr. David E. Murphy1. This report is the first full year report of Mr. Murphy's performance as Chief of the SR Division.2. Perhaps his greatest contribution during this past year has been the energizing of the Division's several components with a consequent very noticeable increase in the efforts of the Clandestine Services as a whole against our Soviet targets. Mr. Murphy's enthusiasm and imagination have been contagious, and we are as a result profiting from his sound approach to the role and mission of his Division. He has fully understood the fact that the SR Division cannot alone discharge the responsibilities of the Clandestine Services for intelligence and counter-intelligence activity against our Soviet requirements, but must harness the interest and the energies of all the area divisions. In this respect, Mr. Murphy is achieving nothing short of remarkable success. His arrangements with DODS are also improving the quality of that Division's work in the SR field, while his general administration of his Division from a managerial point of view has continued to be excellent.3. The overall evaluation of Mr. Murphy's performance during this past year, including his regard for cost and manpower factors, is outstanding. It is because of the quality of this performance that favorable consideration has been given in principle to the gradual investraent of an increasing portion of the inanpower assets of the Clandestine Services to his Division. His plans and his accomplish- ments to date justify confidence that these increases are being well invested and will provide a maximum return,![Signature of Thomas H. Karamessines]Thomas H. KaramessinesAssistant Deputy Director for Plans
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1 April 1965Fitness Report - Mr. David E. MurphyReviewing Official:Richard HelmsDeputy Director for PlansI have noted this report.David E. MurphySECRET
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# SECRETFITNESS REPORTEMPLOYEE SERIAL NUMBER056700## GENERAL**SECTION A**1. NAME(Last) Murphy (First) David (Middle) E.2. DATE OF BIRTH 19213. SEX M4. GRADE GS-175. SO D6. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLEOps Officer - Division Chief7. OFF DIV OR OF ASSIGNMENT DDP/SR8. CURRENT STATION Headquarters9. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENT10. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORTX CAREER RESERVE TEMPORARYINITIAL REASSIGNMENT SUPERVISORCAREER-PROVISIONALANNUAL RE ASSIGNMENT EMPLOYEESPECIALSPECIAL11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.30 April 196412. REPORTING PERIOD (From - to)1 April 1963 - 31 March 1964## SECTION B PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONW - 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).SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 1 RATING LETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2 RATING LETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 3 RATING LETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4 RATING LETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5 RATING LETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 6 RATING LETTER## 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 of 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.RATING LETTER2 APR 1964FORM 4-62 45 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.SECRET
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1 April 1964MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF ANNUAL FITNESS REPORT(For the period ending 31 March 1964)SUBJECT: Mr. David E. Murphy1.  Mr. Murphy relinquished his duties as Chief, Eastern Europe Division in September 1963 and took over his present responsibilities as Chief of the SR Division at that time. This report coverg the period from 1 April 1963 to the present and thus includes comments on his performance as Chief, EE Division and Chief, SR Division.2.  Mr. Murphy combines an extraordinary talent for this work with a considerable and varied experience in it. His previous report indicated that he was turning in an outstanding performance in dealing with the affairs of the EE Division, and he continued this level of his performance in the first six months covered by this report. A general reorganization of senior officers in the Clandestine Services offered the opportunity to put Mr. Murphy in charge of the division which he had long aspired to direct and for which position he was eminently qualified, both linguistically and by field experience. He is showing excellent results in refurbishing the Division and giving it new life and impetus. His considerable energies enable him to give an outstanding performance in managing and directing his Division's affairs while at the same time engaging personally and most actively in a number of very important Divisional cases. His competence includes awareness of the need for keeping his costs down and getting the maximum from his manpower. He is showing imagination and initiative and is probably the best qualified and best prepared officer ever to head the Division.Reviewing Official:Richard HelmsDeputy Director for PlaneThomas H. KaramessinesAssistant Deputy Director for PlansI have noted the above report.David E. Murphy
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18 April 1963MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of PersonnelSUBJECT: Fitness Report - Mr. David E. Murphy1.  This memorandum is in lieu of the Fitness Report Form on Mr. Murphy and covers the period from 1 April 1962 through 31 March 1963, during which Mr. Murphy has served as Chief of the Eastern Europe Division.2.  After a long series of assignments dating from April 1948 and involving duty at Tokyo, Yokosuka, Karlsruhe and Berlin where he served as Chief of Base of that important installation, Mr. Murphy returned to Headquarters in August 1961 as Deputy Chief of the EE Division and became Chief of that Division in June 1962. I should like to quote from the fitness report on Mr. Murphy written at the time he was assuming his new responsibilities as Chief of EE Division: "There is every reason to believe that Mr. Murphy will manage the EE Division in the same outstanding manner with which he won the ungrudging respect of the Berlin community as the leader of American intelligence in that area." A previous fitness report covering his first year as Chief of Base, Berlin is equally laudatory.3.  In his responsibility for streamlining and improving the effectiveness of his Division in both its headquarters and overseas postures, Mr. Murphy has been energetic and imaginative. He is an authority on the situation in West Germany but particularly in Berlin and has played a highly useful role in government councils on these problems. He has excellent working knowledge of Russian, French and German, and his operational experience as a result
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of his field assignments is truly extensive.4. In conducting the affairs of his Division during this past year, Mr. Murphy has without question borne out the prediction that he would turn in an outstanding performance. He has done this and continues to do it.![signature]Thomas H. KaramessinesAssistant Deputy Director (Plans)![signature]David E. Murphy23 APR/1967DateReviewing Official:![signature]Richard HelmsDeputy Director (Plans)13 APR 1963Date2
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# SECRETMEMORANDUM FOR: Director of PersonnelSUBJECT: Fitness Report - Mr. David E. Murphy1. This memorandum is in lieu of the Fitness Report form. It covers Mr. Murphy's performance in the EE Division, Clandestine Services from 27 May 1960 to 31 March 1962.2. Mr. Murphy has entered upon his new assignment as Chief of the EE Division with vigor. There is every reason to believe that Mr. Murphy will manage the EE Division in the same outstanding manner with which he won the ungrudging respect of the Berlin community as the leader of American Intelligence in that area. He continues to perform with the same competence as was reflected in his previous Fitness Report.Richard HelmsDeputy Director (Plans)SECRET![stamp]
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SECRET27 May 1900MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of PersonnelSUBJECT: David E. Murphy1. Murphy's performance since he became COB Berlin last sumer must be almost as well known to Headquarters as it is to me. His projected assignment as Deputy Chief EE, then the realization that his continuation in Berlin is essential, and later still his detail to the Paris senterence as the KUBARK referent on Berlin all recognise different aspects of his remarkably high qualifications.2. As COB Beriin he is a worthy successor to William K. Harvey; he 15 fully en top of the job. This was expected, but in addition he has shown an astonishing virtuosity in the field of coordination, in antch his pioneering work has set a fine example for the rest of KUBANK overseas. In a few months he learned more about the totality of American Intelligence in Berlin than anyone would have supposed possible; then he used his knowledge with great diplomatic skill to bring about one improvement alter another. The successful reform of the Marienfelde situation fallosed his suggestions, sith the whole community willingly cooperating once he had demonstrated the advantages to be gained. He knows more of both the big pleture and the small details of Army operations than the Army's own local commander (to say nothing of ali nigher echelons) and with this anosledge has already Improved the Army's product, for examplo in providing detalled brief's which the Army system is not geared to supply. His grasa e tme whole subject, his ability either to generalize usefully or to go into deep detail as appropriate, nis speed and thoraganess in attacking the many problems are all demonstrated in the series of brilliant memorania anten have come from him tor many months. In addition I have several tie witnessed his tapressive skill in negotiation, in bilateral aiscussion wi one or other colleague In Sariin, in meetings of the ICCD, in pipsentations before the lidhi, ant In particularly delicate dealings with Maj. General Van Natta. It is quite sicar that ne has to the ungrudging respect of the whole committy as the lealer of American fatelligence in Berlin.Hugh F. CunninghamChief of Station, GermanyI certify that I have seen this memorandum.SECRET
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# DISPATCHTOChief, EE through COS, GermanyINFO(Attention: Howard W. Vinchurch)COS, Germany Chief, SR thru ESFROMChief of Base, BerlinSUBJECTAdministrative/Personnel Fitness ReportACTION REQUIRCOS: Execute attached Fitness ReportREFERENCE(S)Attached is a memorandum Fitness Report concerning covering the period from 25 September 1958 through 31 March 1959. This report has been read by and discussed with It is requested that append such comments as he may have as Reviewing Official.Attachment: Memo Fitness ReportDistribution:(4) - Chief, EE w/att (4 copies) thru COS2 - COS, Germany w/att (1 copy)2 - Chief, SR w/att (1 copy) thru EE
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# DISPATCHTO Chief, EE thru COS, GermanyCOS, Germany (Attention:Chief, SR thru Chief, EEFROM Chief of Base, BerlinSUBJECT Administrative/PersonnelMemorandum Fitness ReportACTION REQUIRED David E MurrayDISPATCH SYMBOL AND NO EGBT 2387HEADQUARTERS FILE NO UnknownDATE 28 August 1959RE: 43-3 (CHECK "X ONE)MARKED FOR INDEXINGXXX NO INDEXING REQUIREDINDEXING CAN BE JUDGED BY QUALIFIED HQ. DESK ONLYREFERENCE(S) High CunninghamAttached is a memorandum Fitness Report concerning Murphy covering the period from 31 March 1959 to 29 August 1959. It is suggested that and/or append any reviewing comments they may have. This report has been prepared at this time due to my departure FCS from BOB on 29 August 1959.Rinald MacmillanAttachment: h/wMemo Fitness ReportWilliam K. HarveyDistribution:3 - EE thru COS w/att (3)2 - COS w/att (1) - Attn:1 - SR w/att (1) thru FE![signature]
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CONTINUATION OFDISPATCHMEMORANDUM FITNESS REPORTSUBJECT : David E. MurthyMurphySince the submission of the last Fitness Report concerningMurphy's performance has consistently continued at thesame outstanding level of competence and effectiveness. During this period, in anticipation of assuming duties as Chief of Baseat the end of August 1959, I have in increasing measure delegatedresponsibility to him and he has been fully involved in all majorphases of the operational direction of the Base. During the entiremonth of July he was Acting Chief of Base. During this period hisperformance was outstanding and he directed the operations of DOBin a fully effective, well organized and thoroughly competent manner.I have nothing further to add concerning great abilitiesand fine performance which are fully covered by the detailed commentsin his last two Fitness Reports and in the promotion recommendationdated 23 September 1956 on the basis of which he was promoted fromgrade GS-15 to grade GS-16.I certify this reporthas been seen by me:23 AugustCOS and DOCS fully concurred in the ratings and statements concerningMurphy's Jewett's performance in prior fitness reports and happily concur in thismemorandum also.Distribution:COS for RFCOSSR thru FECONCURJames H. Critchfield
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15 April 1959MEMORANDUM FITNESS REPORTIt is noted that detailed comments concerning competence, performance and potential were transmitted to Headquarters in his last Fitness Report by dispatch RIRT-1003 dated 28 September 1958 recommending promotion from grade GS-15 to grade GS-16, which recommended promotion has since been approved and made effective.There is little to add to the comments in last Fitness Report, except to record his performance for the six month period since the submission of this report, during which period he has served as full-time Deputy Chief of Base and Chief of Operations and for appreciable periods as Acting Chief of Base. outstanding performance has continued during this period. He is a fully mature, capable, experienced, senior officer and one of the finest operations and intelligence officers I know in He possesses great drive and a complete grasp of the professional aspects of his assignment. He has done an outstanding job in every assignment he has been given and has fully demonstrated his competence to direct the activities and operations of a large and complex field base. During the period covered by this report Jewett has exhibited no outstanding weaknesses and in all respects his performance has been outstanding.
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SECRETReviewing Officers Comments - David Murphy Fitness ReportMurphy is unquestionably one of the outstanding officers in CIA. I have personal knowledge of very few officers who are his equal in operational talent, initiative, imagination and experience. He has also thoroughly demonstrated high qualities of leadership, good judgment and an impressive ability to deal effectively with people.18 June 1959/s/ John A. Bross.CONCUR:James HitchfieldChief, Eastern European DivisionSECRET
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CONTINUATION OFDISPATCHSUBJECT : David E. Murphy Murphy'sMEMORANDUM FITNESS REPORTSince the submission of the last Fitness Report concerning , his performance has consistently continued at the same outstanding level of competence and effectiveness. During this period, in anticipation of assuming duties as Chief of Base at the end of August 1959, I have in increasing measure delegated responsibility to him and he has been fully involved in all major phases of the operational direction of the Base. During the entire month of July he was Acting Chief of Base. During this period his performance was outstanding and he directed the operations of BOD in a fully effective, well organized and thoroughly competent manner. I have nothing further to add concerning great abilities and fine performance which are fully covered by the detailed comments in his last two Fitness Reports and in the promotion recommendation dated 20 September 1958 on the basis of which he was promoted from grade GS-15 to grade GS-16.Murphy'sI certify this report has been seen by me!/s/ David E. Murphy20 August 1959/s/ William K. HarveyCOS and DCOS fully concurred in the ratings and statements concerning Jowott's performance in prior fitness reports and happily concur in this memorandum also./s/ Ronald P. McMillanDistribution:(3) - COS for EE1 - COS1 - SR thru EECONCUR/s/ James H. CritchfieldJames H. CritchfieldChief, EE Division
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# ATTACHMENT TO FITNESS REPORT (PART I) PERFORMANCE## Section C, Paragraph 2 (Specific Duties):Duty No. 1:Directs as Branch Chief a large (7 officers and clerical employees) operational branch engaged in all phases of Soviet operations including handling some of the most complex and valuable such operations has.Duty No. 2:Serves as Chief of Operations, Deputy Base Chief, and frequently Acting Chief of Base, BOB.Duty No. 3:Directly runs agents in espionage and counter-espionage cases.Duty No. 4:Plans, implements, directs and analyzes Soviet CE operations of the most complex character.Duty No. 5:Conducts liaison with other Bases and units of cin and with other U.S. agencies.Duty No. 6:Trains and develops younger officers on a supervisory and tutorial basis.## Section C, Paragraph 3 (Narrative Description):Subject is without question one of the most outstanding operations officers in CIA. He is distinguished by his drive, the incisiveness of his approach to operational and other problems, the depth of his operational understanding, the soundness of his operational judgment, and his broad, almost unique, knowledge of Soviet matters, particularly in the counter-espionage field. He is a brilliant CE officer, an outstanding agent handler, and an excellent executive, and has fully demonstrated his capabilities in all of these fields during the almost four|     | Rating No. || --- | :--------: ||     |     6      ||     |     6      ||     |     6      ||     |     7      ||     |     5      ||     |     6      |
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- 2 -years he has been assigned to FOB. These abilities, plus his unusual language capabilities and his broad and detailed area knowledge, make Subject, in my opinion, one of the most valuable, versatile and effective officers in CIA. The only weaknesses I have noted in Subject during the almost four years that I have been completely and Intimately familiar with his work on a daily basis, are a tendency at times to be too impatient with other officers particularly those who do not begin to measure up to his very high standards of performance, and an occasional tendency to be somewhat undiplomatic in his handling of personnel. It should be clearly pointed out, however, that neither of these factors are of sufficient importance or weight to, in any material way, decrease the effectiveness of Subject's consistently fine performance and are, in my opinion, merely the Inevitable corollary of Subject's great drive and intense dedication to his profession. It also should be pointed out that while Subject is an exacting supervisor, he is never unreasonable nor in any sense dictatorial, and he has demonstrated the capacity of quickly developing, and retaining the full loyalty, cooperation and respect of the officers with whom he works. It is, I think, significant also that the respect which other officers hold for Subject increases in direct proportion to the level of professional competence and experience which these officers attain.In assessing Subject's performance and capabilities, it should be pointed out that he has been officially recommended for promotion from grade GS-15 to grade G3-16 and that he has been officially recommended to succeed the present incumbent as Chief of Base, BOB. Further comments concerning Subject in this connection are contained in EGBT-1003 dated 28 September 1958, the covering dispatch to this Fitness Report, which should be read in conjunction therewith.