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SECTION DNARRATIVE 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. Amplify or explain ratings given in Section C to provide best basis for determining future personnel ection. Manner of performance of managerial or supervisory duties and cool consciousness in the use of personnel, space, equipment and funde, must be commented on, of applicable eatru space is needed to complate Sertion D, attach a separate sheet of paper.Mr. Piccolo is an integral part of the Special Operations Branch which, in way of explanation, is charged with undertaking certain sensitive operations assigned by Chief, Cl; it is also responsible for a variety of ad hoc requirements not normally found elsewhere in the DDO which require the handling of off beat but CI related investigations; and in rendering support to the FBI in its cases abroad. Mr. Piccolo in the fulfillment of these assorted tasks of the Branch has demonstrated discretion, tact, flexibility, open mindedness, operational knowhow and good common sense. He is viewed as a highly experienced, completely dependable officer, requiring a minimum of supervision. He does, however, know when to seek guidance and accepts it with good cheer. His approach to operational problems is based on a solid appreciation of what is required and is not afraid to express his views on a problem when necessary, but he will implement a decision once made. These attributes coupled with his fairness, single minded approach to his work and dedication, mark him as a professional in the true sense of the word./Continued/SECTION ECERTIFICATION AND COMMENTS1. BY SUPERVISORIF THIS REPORT HAG NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE. GIVE EXPLANATIONMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAD BEENUNDER MY SUPERVISION15DATE25 October 1977OFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISORAC/CI/OG/SOTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATUREDaniel R. Niesciur2. BY EMPLOYEEI HAVE OR HAVE NOT ATTACHED ASTATEMENT CONCERNING THE SUPERVISOR'SEVALUATION OF MY PERFORMANCE.DATE25 OCT 77SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEEJoseph S. Piccolo3. BY REVIEWING OFFICIALCOMMENTS OF REVISWING OFFICIALI have known Mr. Piccolo since early this year and have been much impressed by his professionalism, conscientiousness and capacity for just plain hard work. He has done everything that we have asked him to do quickly and well. His work both on the sensitive and productive CI project mentioned by the rating officer and on several counterintelli gence surveys has been consistently first-rate. He thinks well and he writes well. Based on his broad field experience, his language skill and his deep dedication to the Agency, he would appear to have consider able growth potential. He is one of our very best officers. I unhesi tatingly concur in the rating officer's letter grades and narrative comments.DATE26 OCT 1977OPPILIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALChief, CI Ops GroupTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATUREJack Friedlander4. BY EMPLOYEESIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEEJoseph S. PiccoloSECRET