Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SECRET(When Filled In)## SECTION CNARRATIVE COMMENTSIndicate significant strengths or weaknesses demonstrated in current position keep in proper perspective thale relationship to overall performance. State suggestions made for Improvement of work performance. Givereto brdoticpen 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 duile. duties and cost consciousness in the use of personnel space, equipment and funds, funds, must must be commented on, if applicable . If extra space is needed to complete Section C, attach a separate sheet of paper.JUL 19 11 08 AM '68Mr. Noel is much too experienced and practiced a hand for his performance to vary very much from year to year. He has continued in in the highly creditable performance in San Francisco that has been standard for him for many years. He has managed his subordinates well and has exercised uniformly good judgment in directing their operational efforts. Of particular value has been his steadiness in the face of administrative adversity disrupting the organization of his Base. Mr. Nocl 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 performance of his officers atteststhe careful guidance and wise -leadership which has enabled them to operate securely and well in sensitive areas. His realtions with the FBI and DCS are excellent. He is appropriately economy minded. In short, he is a decidedly strong super-visör.## SECTION DCERTIFICATION AND COMMENTS1. BY EMPLOYEEI CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTDATESIGNATURE OF EMPLOYER2. BY SUPERVISORMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS DREN UNDER MY SUPERVISIONIF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATION18 monthsMr. Noel is in the Field and will be shown a copy of this Fitness Report on his next TDY trip to Headquarters.DATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF DUPERVISORTYPED GH PRINTED NAMIN AND SIGNATURE15 July 1968C/DO/IStanley H. Gaines3. BY REVIEWING OFFICIAL   COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIALConcur in rating officer's judgment.DATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALTYPED OF PRINTED HAM AND SIGNATURE17 July 1968Chief, DO DivisionGordon JorgensenSECRET
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SECRETFITNESS REPORTEMPLOYEE SERIAL NUMBER055292SECTION AGENERAL1. NAME Noel, James A.2. DATE OF BIRTH 3/19/113. SEX M4. GRADE 165. 90 D6. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLE Chief of Base7. OFF/DIV/BR OF ASSIGNMENT San Francisco8. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENTX CAREER TEMPORARYINITIAL REASSIGNMENT SUPERVISORCAREER-PROVISIONALX ANNUAL RE ASSIGNMENT EMPLOYEESPECIAL11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P. 1 October 1966 - 31 March 1967SECTION BPERFORMANCE 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. 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. 631 AUG 1967OVERALL 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.FORM 45 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.SECRET
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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 manager 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, organize, 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 COMMENTS1. BY EMPLOYEEI CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTDATESIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE2. BY SUPERVISORIF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATIONMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEENUNDER MY SUPERVISIONSubject is in the field; a copy of this report is being retained to show him on his next TDY to Hqs.6 monthsDATEOFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISORTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE21 AugustC/DO/I(signed in draft)Stanley H. Gaines3. BY 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. JorgensenSECRET
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# SECRET(When Filled In)EMPLOYEE SERIAL NUMBER055292# FITNESS REPORT## SECTION A### GENERAL1. NAME(Lost) (First) (Middle)NOEL, James A.2. DATE OF BIRTH 3. SEX 4. GRADE 9. SO19 March 1911 M G3-16 D6. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLE 7. OFF/DIV/BR OF ADSIGNMENT 8. CURRENT STATIONChief of Station UUP/WE/Iberinn Madrid9. CHRCK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENT 10. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORTX CAREER RESERVE TEMPORARY INITIAL X REASSIGNMENT SUPERVISORCAREER-PROVISIONAL (See Instructions - Section C) ANNUAL REASSIGNMENT EMPLOYEESPECIAL (Spec(ly)i SPECIAL (Specify):11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P. 12. REPORTING PERIOD (From - to)1 April 1965 - 27 September 1965## 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 other's 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 (Indiente number of employees supervised).SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 1 RATINGLETTERMy rating of the performance of this officer remains the same as the description of his performance which is contained in his fitness report for the period ending 31 March 1965SPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2 RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 3 RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4 RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5 RATINGLETTERSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 6 RATINGLETTER### 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.RATINGLETTERS23 OCT 1965FORM 4-62 45 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.SECRETGROUP Ttaked them autoratic downgrading and declassification
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SECTION CSECRET(When Filled in)NARRATIVE COMMENTSOFFICE OF PERSOANIndicate significant strengths or weaknesses demonstrated in current position keepinbelt riffer pays perspective thair relationship to overall performance. State suggestions made for improvement of formante Felumny toy training. Comment on foreign language competence, if required for currant position. Amplify or explaia ratings given in boksipn 'ia provide best basis for determining future personnel action. Manner of performance of managerial or supervisory duties must be described, if applicable.MAIL ROOMSECTION DDATE1. CERTIFICATION AND COMMENTSBY EMPLOYEEI CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTSIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE2. MONTHS EMPLOYER HAB BERNUNDER MY SUFRAVISIONBY SUPERVISORIF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYER, GIVE EXPLANATIONMr. Noel is currently at his overseas post.DATE27 September 65OFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISORChief., WE DivisionTYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATUREWilliam D. O'Ryan3. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIALBY REVIEWING OFFICIALDATE19 OCT 1965OFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALADOPTYPEDRINTED NAME AND SIGNATUREThomas H. KaramessinesSECRET
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MEMORANDUM 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 äre 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 these services and personally handles the liaison with the Service chiefs and a number of their senior officers. On the operational side, subject handles BISHAD/I, CITIZEN and QUWIND/1. He recruited QUIP/l 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 sound 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 bemaking 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 DivisiónOVERALL PERFORMANCE IN CURRENT POSITION: "S" ![signature]COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL: CONCUR Willis D. O'Rysa, C/WE
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# SECRETSECTION CNARRATIVE COMMENTSIndicate significant strengths or weaknesses demonstrated in current position keeping in proper perscective their relationship to overall serturmance. State suggestions made for improvement of work performance. Give recommendations for training. Comment on foreign language competenco, if required for current position. Amplily or explain Appa pivepoin in Section 8 to provide best basis for determining future personnel action. Maaner of performance of managerialys described, if applicatieSubject is one of the Agency's truly mature, experienced operations officers. He has had unusual operational experTelican Central and South America, both in the field and in Headquarters. His activities have spanned both the FI and the CA spectrum. He has and does deal easily and graciously with high ranking officials, both American and foreign. His good sense, poise and dignity never fail to impress. He is a person of principal and high morals. Не does not hesitate to express his conviction even though he may have reason to believe such convictions are not popular. He is a strong supervisor who enjoys his subordinate's respect. He is economy minded and made diligent efforts to comply with requests to economize. Mr. Noel has succeeded in creating a cohesive station in Madrid.SECTION DCERTIFICATION AND COMMENTSBY EMPLOYEE1. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTDATEBY SUPERVISOR2. IF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATIONMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN UNDER MT SUPERVISIONDATE20 April 1964 Chief, WE/5BY REVIEWING OFFICIAL3. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIALDATE5 May 1964 C/WESECRET
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# SECRET(When Filled in)# FITNESS REPORTSECTION A1. NAMENOEL, James A.2. DATE OF BIRTH19113. SEXM4. GRADE05.165. OFFICIAL POSITION TITLEChief of Station7. OFF/DIV/BR OF ASSIGNMENTDDP/WE/Iberian Br.8. CURRENT STATIONMadrid9. CHECK (X) TYPE OF APPOINTMENTX CAREERRESERVETEMPORARYCAREER-PROVISIONAL (See Instructions - Section C)10. CHECK (X) TYPE OF REPORTINITIALREASSIGNMENT SUPERVISORX ANNUALREASSIGNMENT EMPLOYEESPECIAL (Specify):SPECIAL (Specify):11. DATE REPORT DUE IN O.P.22 April 196312. REPORTING PERIOD (From - to)1 April 1962-31 March 1963SECTION B# PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONW-WeakPerformance 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 waining, to placing on probation, to reassignment or to separation. Describe action taken of proposed in Section C.A-AdequatePerformance meets all requirements. It is entirely satisfactory and le characterized neither by deficiency nor excellence.P-ProficientPerformance is more than satisfactory. Desired results are being produced in a proficient manner.S-StrongPerformance is characterized by exceptional proficiency.O-OutstandingPerformance 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. 1Direction of all FI and CA operations.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 2Administration of Station and supervision of personnel.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 3Direct supervision of senior ops officer in charge of Cuban operations.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 4Personally handles a sensitive operation of interest to another CS component.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 5Maintains contact with senior liaison personnel.RATING LETTERSSPECIFIC DUTY NO. 6Maintains a working relationship with the Ambassador and other U. S. officials.RATING LETTERS# 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, 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 LETTERS30 APR 1963FORM 4-62 45 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.SECRET![Group 1 Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification]
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# SECRET(When Filled In)## NARRATIVE COMMENTSSECTION-CIndicate 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 recommended training. Comment on foreign language competence, if required for current position. Amplify or explain ratings given in section 8 to provide best basis for determining future personnel action. Manner of performance of managerial or supervisory duties must be described, if applicable.Mr. Noel has ably administered a large Station and has displayed maturity, good judgment and tact in the day-to-day management and direction of Station activities and personnel. This has been achieved despite the physical location of Station staff personnel in a number of separated office sites.Under the direction of Mr. Noel a far reaching and fruitful major operational program against the high priority Cuban target has been undertaken and Madrid Station today is making a substantial contribution in good operations and good intelligence information to the over-all Agency effort. Another notable accomplishment directly attributable to Mr. Noel, and in part a reflection of his long years of service in Latin America, has been his professional handling personally of the Station operation involving Juan Peron. Interested CB components have stated categorically that Madrid Station coverage of Juan Peron and his activities is essential in satisfying existing intelligence requirements on Peronism.Despite the Station's heavy diversion into Cuban and Latin American activities and State Department policy restrictions on internal political activities, Mr. Noel has encouraged the development of a long-range program involving activities against the Spanish Communist Party and clandestine contact with the Spanish political opposition.SECTION D## CERTIFICATION AND COMMENTS1. BY EMPLOYEEI CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A, B, AND C OF THIS REPORTDATE 4 Feb 1964SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE2. BY SUPERVISORMONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN UNDER MY SUPERVISION IF THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO EMPLOYEE, GIVE EXPLANATION19 Subject employee is in the field. Report will be shown to him upon his return to Headquarters.DATE April 25, 1963 OFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISOR TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATUREDC/WE Rollo3. BY REVIEWING OFFICIALComments of reviewing official: I concur in the above assessment.DATE 25 April 1963 OFFICIAL TITLE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATUREC/WE William D. O'RyanSECRET