Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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CAREER ACKит# SECRET RYBATatt & USFT-149827 May 1969Memorandum in Lieu of Fitness Report for Cecil J. KLOBUKARfor the Period 26 July 1968 to 31 March 1969Cecil J. KLOBUKAR was the Chief of this Base until July 1968 at which time he was assigned new duties as a career agent, targeted primarily against the San Francisco consular community. Until that time there was no specific program aimed at the official foreign community. It was KLOBUKAR's responsibility, therefore, to break ground in this new target area. He went about this chore in an orderly and organized manner by refining the community to those which were of priority interest because of their representation in denied and semi-denied areas. He then started looking for a means to get information and gain access to members of this target group. To assist him in this endeavor he recruited two members of the consular community, representing Latin American countries. Since their performance did not live up to expectations, KLOBUKAR took the initiative by joining three local organizations relating to foreign affairs in order to enhance his cover and possibility of direct access as a retired LNGOLD officer. By participating in the gatherings of these organizations, KLOBUKAN. is aiming at direct contact with at least a few of the officers from target consulates.KLOBUKAR has demonstrated excellent initiative in pursuing as many avenues of approach as possible to this rather difficult target. It is not a cohesive community and does not experience the usual mixing and contact that one finds in normal diplomatic circles. It is fragmented and cliquish and for this reason KLOBUKAR has had to show both imagination and perseverance in probing for access to those specific consulates in which the Base has priority interest. He is now demonstrating his determination to get at this target by exploring another possible means of approach of his own device.In addition to his primary responsibility against the consular target, KLOBUKAR also handles one support asset currently being used against a high priority student target and three general purpose assets who are used from time to1 SECRET RYBAT
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SECRET RYBATatt to USFT-1498Page 2time in both the business and academic areas. Here he hasdone excellent work, particularly in the direction and guid-ance of the first asset.KLOBUKAR is cost-conscious in the expenditure of opera-tional funds; he does not presently have any supervisoryresponsibility.As has been indicated above, KLOBUKAR has been given avery difficult primary target on which the Base had verylittle information or prior experience. While it has beena frustrating and sometimes exasperating assignment,KLOBUKAR has shown both initiative and perseverance inattacking it; his performance has been *Strong*.Chief of Base, San Francisco27 May 1969 - Employee signed in pseudo on 45a - Cecil J. KLOBUKAR27 May 1969 - Supervisor, Chief of Base, signed in pseudo on 45 a - Eugene O'MearaReviewing Official's Comments and Signature.I concur. KLOBUKAR has the maturity, wisdom and integritynecessary for the secure search for concrete recruitments in thisdifficult and sensitive operational sector.10 June 1969DCDO/IStanley H. GainesDateTitleSECRET RYBAT
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SECRET# FITNESS REPORT## SECTION A1. NAME   Noel James A.2. DATE OF BIRTH 3. SEX 4. GRADE 5. SD   3-19-11 M GS-16 D6. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLE   Chief of Base7. OFF/DIV BR OF ASSIGNMENT 8. CURRENT STATION   DDP/DOD San Francisco9. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENTX CAREER RESERVE TEMPORARYCAREER-PROVISIONAL (See instructione - Section C)SPECIAL (Specify):10. CHECK (K) TYPE OF REPORTINITIAL REASSIGNMENT SUPERVISORX ANNUAL REASSIGNMENT EMPLOYEESPECIAL (Specify):11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.12. REPORTING PERIOD (From 10-)    1 April 67 - 31 March 1968## 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 (indicato number of employees supervised).SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 1Chief of Base supervising six professional and three clerical subordinates.RATINGLETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2Establishment and maintenance of operational support mechanisms.RATINGLETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 3Operational reporting.RATINGLETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4Liaison with FBI and DCS, et al.RATINGLETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5Direction of recruitment and handling of support assets.RATINGLETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 6RATINGLETTER### 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 or habits, and particular limitations or talents. Based on your knowledge of employee's overall performar.ce during the rating period, place the letter in the rating box corresponding to the statement which most accurately reflects refiects his level of performance.RATINGLETTERSFORM 45 USE PREVIOUS EDITIONSSECRET
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SECTION CSECRET(When Filled In)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 Amplify or explain ratings given in Section B 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 it applicable. If extra spice is needed to complete Section C, attach a separate sheet of paper.Mr. Noel is much too experienced and practiced a hand for his performance to vary very much from year to year. He has continued to turn in the highly creditable performance in San Francisco that has been standard for hins for many years. He has managed his subordinates woll and has exercised uni- fornily good judgment in directing their operational offorts. Of particular value has been his steadiness in the face of administrative adversity disrupting the organization of his Base. Mr. Noel insured that the work of the Base continued uninterrupted and demonstrated his capacity to keep on top of all details and report them to Headquarters as appropriate. It is a credit to Mr. Noel that in the post-Ramparts exposure period there was not a single instance of an academic asset withdrawing from a relationship with the Base.The perfornance of his officers attestuthe careful guidance and wise leadership which has enabled them to operate securely and well in sensi- tive areas. His realtions with the FBI and DCS are excellent. He is appropriately economy minded. In short, he is a decidedly strong super- visor.SECTION DCERTIFICATION AND COMMENTSBY EMPLOYEE1. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTDATESIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEEBY SUPERVISOR2. IF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATIONMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEENUNDER MY SUPERVISIONMr. Noel is in the Field and will be shown a copy of this Fitness Report on his next TDY trip to Headquarters.18 monthsOFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISOρTYPED OR PRINTED NAME, AND SIGNATUREDATEC/DO/1Stanley H. Gaines15 July 1968BY REVIEWING OFFICIAL3. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIALConcur in rating officer's judgment.DATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE17 July 1968Chief, DO Division(Signed) Gordon L. JorgensenGordon L. JorgensenSECRET
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# SECRET# FITNESS REPORT## SECTION A1. NAMENoel, James A.6. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLEChief of Base9. CHECK (1) TYPE OF APPOINTMENTX CAREER RESERVE TEMPORARYCAREER-PROVISIONALSPECIAL (Specify):11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.## GENERAL2. DATE OF BIRTH 3. SEX 4. GRADE3/19/11 M 167. OPP/DIV/BR OF ASSIGNMENT 8. CURRENT STATIONDDP/DOD Ban Francisco10. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORTINITIAL REASSIGNMENT SUPERVISORX ANNUAL REASSIGNMENT EMPLOYEESPECIAL (Specify):12. REPORTING PERIOD1 October 1966 - 31 March 1967## SECTION B**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 of 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. 1Chief of Base supervising six professional and three clerical subordinates.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2Establishment and maintenance of operational support mechanisms.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 3Operational reporting.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4Liaison with the FBI and DCS, et al.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5Direction of recruitment and handling operations.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 6RATING 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 or 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.RATING LETTERSFORM 45 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.SECRET
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# SECTION CSECRET_(When Filled In)_NARRATIVE COMMENTSIndicate significant strengths of 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 B to provide best basis for determining future personnel action. Manner of performance of managerial or supervisory duties must be described, if applicable.Mr. Noel is an old hand at running Bases or Stations abroad and his performance as Chief of Base, San Francisco, amply attests that. It goes without saying that he understands all aspects of the business, knows how to delegate, organise, direct and report. He has continued to do all these things well. His seniority, experience and maturity served the Agency in particularly good stead during this period when the location of his Base was compromised in the public press, through no fault of Mr. Noel. His subsequent and consequent actions were all taken with sound judgment and appropriate calm and circumspection. He was also most receptive to, and cooperative in, Headquarters suggestions in this matter. He is, of course, cost conscious and an excellent supervisor. His overall performance is that of a high order of senior Agency officers.# SECTION DCERTIFICATION AND COMMENTSBY EMPLOYEEI CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTSIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEEBY SUPERVISORIF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE. GIVE EXPLANATIONSubject is in the field; a copy of this report is being retained to show him on his next TDY to Hqs.OFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISORTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATUREC/DO/I(signed in draft)Stanley H. GainesBY REVIEWING OFFICIALCOMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIALConcur fully in overall rating of "Strong".DATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE28 August 1967Chief, DO DivisionGordon L. JorgensonSECRET
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SECRET21 July 1966MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORTSUBJECT: James A. Noel, Employee Serial No. 055292, DDP/EUR,Period: 1 April 1965 - 1 July 1966. SD: D, YOB: 19111. Subject, who was born 19 March 1911, is a GS-16 and has been assigned to Madrid as Chief of Station since October 1961.2. Subject is an experienced and mature officer dedicated to the Agency's mission. Conscientious and diligent, he readily accepts responsibility and is both thorough and reliable in the performance of his duties. Morale at his station has been consistently high, and Subject enjoys the respect and confidence of his subordinates. He evidences sound and objective judgment and operates well under pressure. In all aspects of the station's activities, he exhibits a high degree of cost consciousness in the expenditure of Government funds and property.3. Subject's performance has been *Strong* throughout the rating period and he has obtained a maximum effort from his subordinates. He has enjoyed the confidence of the Ambassador and the other senior Embassy officials, all of whom have demonstrated considerable dependence upon the station.Rolfe KingsleyChief, European DivisionConcur/s/ HDOP (TK)26 July 66
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# SECRET(When Pilled In)# FITNESS REPORT## SECTION A1. NAME(Lost) (Fret) (Middle)NOEL James A.6. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLEChief of Station9. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENTCAREERRESERVETEMPORARYCAREKA-PROVISIONAL (See metrictions Seetfin C)SPECIAL (Specify):11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.## GENERAL2. DATE OF BIRTH 3. SEX19 March 1911 N7. OFF/DIV/BR OF ASSIGNMENT 8. CURRENT STATIONDIP/WE/Iberian Madrid10. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORTINITIALREASSIONMENT BUPERVISORANNUALREASSIGNMENT EMPLOYERSPECIAL (Specily):12. REPORTING PERIOD (From-to-)1 April 1965-27 September 1965## SECTION B# PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONW-Wack Performance ranges from wholly inadequate to slightly less than satisfactory. A rating in this category requirespositive remedial action. The nature of the action could range from counseling, to further training, to placing onprobation, to reassignment of to separation. Describe action taken of proposed in Section C.A- Adesyste Performance meets all requirements. It is entirely satisfactory and is characterized neither by deficiency norexcellence.P. Proficient Performance is more than sutlsfactory. 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 ofothers 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 themanner in which employee performs EACH specific duty. Consider ONLY effectiveness in performance of that duty. All employeeswith supervisory responsibilities MUST be rated on their ability to supervise (Indicate number of employees supervised).SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 1My rating of the performance of this officer remains the same as thedescription of his performance which is contained in his fitness reportfor the period ending 31 March 1965.RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. SRATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 6RATINGLETTER## OVERALL PERFORMANCE IN CURRENT POSITIONTake into account everything about the employee which influences his effectivaness In his current position such as per-formance of specific duties, productivity, conduct on job, cooperativeness, pertinent personal traits or habits, andparticular limitations or talents. Based on your knowledge of employee's overall performance during the rating period,place the latter in the rating box corresponding to the statement which most accurately reflects his level of performance.FORM 454-62 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.SECRETRATINGLETTER8
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SECRETOFFICE OF PERSONNEL(When Filled In)SECTION CNARRATIVE COMMENTSIndicate significant strengths or weaknesses demonstrated in current position give their relationship to overall performance. State suggestions made for improvement of work performance. Give to provide best plans for training. Comment on foreign language competence, if required for current position. Amplify or explain ratings given in Section B to provide best basis for determining future personnel action. Manner of performance of managerial or supervisory duties must be described, if applicable.MAIL ROOMSECTION DCERTIFICATION AND COMMENTSBY EMPLOYEE1.I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORT.DATESIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEEBY SUPERVISOR2.IF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATIONMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN UNDER MY SUPERVISIONMr. Hoel is currently at his overseas post.DATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISORTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE27 September 65Chief, WE DivisionWilliam D. O'RyanBY REVIEWING OFFICIAL3.COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIALDATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE19 OCT 1965ADDPThomas H. KaramessinesSECRET
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SECRET12 May 1965MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORTSUBJECT: James A. Noel, Employee Serial No. 055292Fitness Report for the Period 1 April 1964to 31 March 19651. Subject, who was born 19 March 1911, is a GS-16 and has been assigned to Madrid as Chief of Station since October 1961.2. As Chief of Station, he is charged with the organization and management of the station and is responsible for the planning, direction, and supervision of all its activities. He also exercises general supervision of the Barcelona base. Assisting him and under his general supervision are 24 staff employees and 15 contract employees.3. Subject serves as the Ambassador's principal intelligence officer, as chairman of the Embassy Defector Committee, as the Agency representative on the Embassy Country Team, and as the coordinator of U.S. clandestine intelligence operations in Spain. Accredited as the Agency's representative to the Spanish Intelligence (AEM) and Security (DGS) services, he plans, directs, and supervises all aspects of the station's multi-level liaison with those services and personally handles the liaison with the Service chiefs and a number of their senior officers. On the operational side, subject handles BISHAD/1, CITIZEN and QUWIND/1. He recruited QUIP/1 during the rating period, arranged a new cover job for HARRIOTT through QUWIND/1, and participated in the handling of QUMALT and QUHOPS.4. Subject is an experienced and mature officer, possessing an excellent command of Spanish. Highly motivated, conscientious, and industrious, he readily accepts responsibility and is both thorough and reliable in the execution of his duties. Even tempered and affable, he holds the confidence and friendship of those whom he directs and those to whom he is responsible, and the morale of his station is noticeably high. He is alert to the operational possibilities
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-2-of any given situation, evidences scund and objective judgment,and works well under pressure. He writes lucidly, speaksarticulately, and exhibits a high degree of cost consciousnessin the use of government funds and property. His delegation ofresponsibility to others is meaningful and well delineated.5. Subject's performance has been strong throughout the   rating period. He has given the station purposeful direction   and competent management and as an effective supervisor who   commands the loyalty and respect of those whom he supervises, he   has succeeded in obtaining a maximum effort from the station   personnel. He enjoys the confidence of the Ambassador and other   principal officers, of the Embassy, several of whom have expressed   their appreciation of subject's work and commented on the value   of the station's contribution to the functioning of the Embassy.   The fact that the Ambassador arrived in Madrid with definite   prejudices regarding the Agency but was of quite another mind   upon his departure is testimony to subject's skill and tact.6. Subject has conducted the Agency's liaison with the   Spanish services most competently, as evidenced by the rela-   tionship he established with Captain General Munoz Grandes, his   ability to persuade the AEM to undertake sensitive operations   in Cuba, and the fact that this liaison did not suffer following   the attack on the Spanish ship "Sierra Aranzazu". Marked   progress has been achieved in joint CE and CP operations, and   subject has developed QUANTUM/30 to the point wherein the   latter's collaboration far exceeds the cooperation normally   expected in an official liaison relationship.7. In addition to his considerable executive and liaison   duties, subject has carried out the previously cited opera-   tional assignments with marked ability. He is a convincing and   persuasive agent handler, and his operational reporting is   prompt and thorough.8. The only criticism I would make of subject is that I   believe the station should bemking a greater effort to develop   internal assets who will be able to report on and influence   developments in Spain following the departure of Franco.![signature]EDWARD RYANDeputy ChiefWestern Europe DivisionOVERALL PERFORMANCE IN CURRENT POSITION: "S"COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL: CONCUR![signature]William D. Orjan, C/WE