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Commander Paul Gerald<br> | Commander Paul Gerald<br> | ||
2654.02 | 2654.02 | ||
<B>PERFORMANCE</B> | |||
As a pilot, Lt. Cmdr. Deveraux has few equals | |||
aboard the Tiger Claw. She has a crisp, clean | |||
flying style and a thorough understanding of | |||
battle situations. | |||
As a commander, Angel has been an exemplary | |||
squadron commander, and in my opinion | |||
we are fortunate to have her aboard. In | |||
the past year, she has single-handedly managed | |||
to turn around a defeatist and enervating | |||
morale situation aboard the Tiger Claw. | |||
When she was promoted to her current | |||
duties, the sick time was high, fire-to-hit ratios | |||
were low, and the pilot return rate was one of | |||
the lowest in the fleet. | |||
At the time of this evaluation, the situation is | |||
reversed. Sick leave seems nearly restricted to | |||
critical situations, due primarily to ongoing | |||
sim contests and maneuver drills. She has | |||
taught her pilots the real-world necessity of | |||
“book flying” and teamwork. | |||
She’s also led her pilots, by example, to take | |||
personal pride in the maintenance of their fighters. | |||
Now all ships are competently doublechecked | |||
by the pilots. Efficiency ratings in the | |||
Repair Pit have doubled in the last six months. | |||
<B>LEADERSHIP</B> | |||
Unlike many commanders, Lt. Cmdr. | |||
Deveraux does not use sympathy or camaraderie | |||
to inspire her pilots. In fact, many | |||
people—including both subordinates and | |||
peers—have complained of her “cold | |||
demeanor” and lack of compassion. Her | |||
methods are effective, however. She drills her | |||
people until their skills begin to develop, and | |||
never misses the opportunity to provide positive | |||
reinforcement for improvement. The fact | |||
that she is also quick to reprimand, and has a | |||
scathing wit to aim at anyone who doesn’t | |||
work up to his fullest potential, provides the | |||
sharp “stick” to counterpoint any of her “carrot” | |||
compliments. | |||
<B>ACTION POINTS</B> | |||
I am concerned about Lt. Cmdr. Deveraux’s | |||
encouragement of the custom that pilots “disremember” | |||
any battle fatalities. It may be a | |||
way of coping with the high mortality rate, | |||
but the captain and I are concerned that it is | |||
not psychologically healthy, and it is definitely | |||
disrespectful of the final sacrifice these pilots | |||
have made. | |||
=== Bi-Annual Pilot Evaluation Lt. Rosalind Forbes (Callsign Sassy)=== | === Bi-Annual Pilot Evaluation Lt. Rosalind Forbes (Callsign Sassy)=== | ||
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Final Evaluation, Lt. Christopher Blair
SCREEN 1 | query “lt blair, cs tiger claw” media=archives/confid level=CONFIDENTIAL | source=TCSF Flight School, SIRIUS, 2654
CSF FLIGHT SCHOOL
To: Captain Sansky, CS Tiger Claw
From: Major E. Gonsalas, C.O. 145th Training Wing, CSF Flight School, Sirius
SIR,
It is privilege to report that Lt. Christopher Blair has graduated Fighter Pilot training with Distinction, as a member of the Q1 class of 2654, and has been assigned to your vessel’s Fighter Squadron. As Lt. Blair’s flight instructor, I have prepared the following summation of his capabilities.
ACADEMY RECORD
GPA 3.64 Rank in Class 477 (of 1403)
Flight School Academic Record
GPA 4.22 Rank in Class 23 (of 314)
Flight School Flight Record
Flight 96.2 Rank in Class 1 (of 314) Marksmanship 93.4 Rank in Class 2 (of 314) Safety 100 (0 accidents, 0 ships lost) Rank in Class 1 (of 314) Navigation 100 Rank in Class 1 (of 314)
STRENGTHS
- Astonishing control and discipline in the cockpit.
- Deep sense of personal ethics.
WEAKNESSES
- Independent thinking may lead to the appearance of questioning orders.
- Sensitive to comments about his family. Blair is an orphan, and inappropriate remarks about his parents may lead to tension, particularly under battle pressure.
SUMMATION
Lt. Blair is simply one of the most gifted young pilots I have ever trained or flown with. His composite flight score (97.4) is a new record high among pilots coming to Flight School directly from the Academy. Furthermore, he is the first graduate of this institution to ever achieve a perfect score in Navigation. In flight, Blair is confident, focused, disciplined and creative. He understands teamwork, but performs best when allowed to take the initiative.
Blair is reserved among others, but when he speaks up at all he tends to speak his mind. He does not welcome personal questions. Although not a natural leader, his talents in flight point to strong leadership potential within a flight unit. He accepts criticism well when it’s directly related to performance of his duties. Blair will do best in an environment where policies are clearly set forth, but pilots are allowed a reasonable degree of mission autonomy.
ADDENDUM
Since Lts. Blair and Marshall are both being assigned to your ship (as per my recommendation) I am attaching this addendum to both pilots’ evaluations.
In training, Blair and Marshall were both close friends and personal rivals. They respect and trust one another, and there is little doubt that each brings out the best in the other. In flight, they make a remarkable team, but they do display a regrettable tendency to assume that as a team they are unbeatable, which will need to be beaten out of them if they are to reach their full potential as a flight team.
Both Blair and Marshall are already blooded in combat. During a routine training flight they surprised and destroyed a Kilrathi blockade-runner. During this action against a superior force, both pilots displayed skill, courage and discipline normally found only in more experienced warriors. It is because of this remarkable achievement that I recommended Blair and Marshall be assigned together for their first combat tour.
Final Evaluation, Lt. Todd Marshall
SCREEN 1 | query “lt marshall, cs tiger claw” media=archives/confid level=CONFIDENTIAL | source=TCSF Flight School, SIRIUS, 2654
CSF FLIGHT SCHOOL
To: Captain Sansky, CS Tiger Claw
From: Major E. Gonsalas, C.O. 145th Training Wing, CSF Flight School, Sirius
SIR,
It is privilege to report that Lt. Todd Marshall has graduated Fighter Pilot training with Recognition, as a member of the Q1 class of
2654, and has been assigned to your vessel’s Fighter Squadron. As Lt. Marshall’s flight instructor, I have prepared the following
summation of his current capabilities.
ACADEMY RECORD
GPA 4.02 Rank in Class 125 (of 1403)
Flight School Academic Record
GPA 4.50 Rank in Class 9 (of 314)
Flight School Flight Record
Flight 91.1 Rank in Class 2 (of 314) Marksmanship 95.1 Rank in Class 1 (of 314) Safety 100
(3 accidents, 1 ships lost, inquiry found no fault)Rank in Class 311 (of 314) Navigation 88 Rank in Class 22 (of 314)
STRENGTHS
- Extremely gifted, fearless pilot.
- Tremendous talent for finding unconventional solutions.
WEAKNESSES
- Takes unnecessary risks. Tends to trivialize personal danger.
- Doesn’t always know when to shut up.
SUMMATION Lt. Marshall is a pilot of infinite promise. His Flight and Marksmanship scores, as well as his classroom grades, are exemplary. In flight, Marshall is aggressive, creative and committed. Although cleared of any charges in the three accidents he was involved in during training, Marshall undeniably tends towards a high-risk, seat-of-his-pants flying style. Although his offensive instincts are highly developed, he sometimes forgets that his wingmen may not be as on top of the situation as he is (hopefully this will be less of a factor with more experienced pilots). This is a significant drawback to Marshall’s otherwise excellent teamwork skills. His single biggest drawback as a pilot is a tendency to see combat as a game or challenge, rather than a life-or-death struggle.
Among others, Marshall is outgoing and generally likable, but may create tension with a flash of temper or inappropriate “wit.” He shows tremendous longterm leadership potential, but needs a more mature outlook before being given actual command authority. He accepts suggestions well, but can become defensive if directly criticized. Marshall needs a highly disciplined, structured environment. He needs to fly with experienced, skilled pilots that he can look up to.
ADDENDUM
Since Lts. Blair and Marshall are both being assigned to your ship (as per my recommendation) I am attaching this addendum to both pilots’ evaluations.
In training, Blair and Marshall were both close friends and personal rivals. They respect and trust one another, and there is little doubt that each brings out the best in the other. In flight, they make a remarkable team, but they do display a regrettable tendency to assume that as a team they are unbeatable, which will need to be beaten out of them if they are to reach their full potential as a flight team.
Both Blair and Marshall are already blooded in combat. During a routine training flight they surprised and destroyed a Kilrathi blockade-runner. During this action against a superior force, both pilots displayed skill, courage and discipline normally found only in more experienced warriors. It is because of this remarkable achievement that I recommended Blair and Marshall be assigned together for their first combat tour.
Bi-Annual Pilot Evaluation Lt. Commander Jeanette Deveraux (Callsign Angel) Squadron Commander
SCREEN 1 | query “lt cmdr deveraux, cs tiger claw” media=archives/confid level=CONFIDENTIAL | source=CS Tiger Claw bi-annual pilot eval
CS TIGER CLAW
Executive Office
Commander Paul Gerald
2654.02
PERFORMANCE
As a pilot, Lt. Cmdr. Deveraux has few equals aboard the Tiger Claw. She has a crisp, clean flying style and a thorough understanding of battle situations.
As a commander, Angel has been an exemplary squadron commander, and in my opinion we are fortunate to have her aboard. In the past year, she has single-handedly managed to turn around a defeatist and enervating morale situation aboard the Tiger Claw. When she was promoted to her current duties, the sick time was high, fire-to-hit ratios were low, and the pilot return rate was one of the lowest in the fleet.
At the time of this evaluation, the situation is reversed. Sick leave seems nearly restricted to critical situations, due primarily to ongoing sim contests and maneuver drills. She has taught her pilots the real-world necessity of “book flying” and teamwork.
She’s also led her pilots, by example, to take personal pride in the maintenance of their fighters. Now all ships are competently doublechecked by the pilots. Efficiency ratings in the Repair Pit have doubled in the last six months.
LEADERSHIP
Unlike many commanders, Lt. Cmdr. Deveraux does not use sympathy or camaraderie to inspire her pilots. In fact, many people—including both subordinates and peers—have complained of her “cold demeanor” and lack of compassion. Her methods are effective, however. She drills her people until their skills begin to develop, and never misses the opportunity to provide positive reinforcement for improvement. The fact that she is also quick to reprimand, and has a scathing wit to aim at anyone who doesn’t work up to his fullest potential, provides the sharp “stick” to counterpoint any of her “carrot” compliments.
ACTION POINTS
I am concerned about Lt. Cmdr. Deveraux’s encouragement of the custom that pilots “disremember” any battle fatalities. It may be a way of coping with the high mortality rate, but the captain and I are concerned that it is not psychologically healthy, and it is definitely disrespectful of the final sacrifice these pilots have made.
Bi-Annual Pilot Evaluation Lt. Rosalind Forbes (Callsign Sassy)
SCREEN 1 | query “lt forbes, cs tiger claw” media=archives/confid level=CONFIDENTIAL | source=CS Tiger Claw bi-annual pilot eval
CS TIGER CLAW
Executive Office
Commander Paul Gerald
2654.02
Bi-Annual Pilot Evaluation Lt. Ian St. John (Callsign Hunter)
CS TIGER CLAW
Executive Office
Commander Paul Gerald
2654.02
SCREEN 1 | query “lt st john, cs tiger claw” media=archives/confid level=CONFIDENTIAL | source=CS Tiger Claw bi-annual pilot eval
CS TIGER CLAW
Executive Office
Commander Paul Gerald
2654.02
Bi-Annual Pilot Evaluation Lt. Adam Polanski (Callsign Bishop)
SCREEN 1 | query “lt polanski, cs tiger claw” media=archives/confid level=CONFIDENTIAL | source=CS Tiger Claw bi-annual pilot eval
CS TIGER CLAW
Executive Office
Commander Paul Gerald
2654.02
Bi-Annual Pilot Evaluation Lt. Joseph Khumelo (Callsign Knight)
SCREEN 1 | query “lt kuhmelo, cs tiger claw” media=archives/confid level=CONFIDENTIAL | source=CS Tiger Claw bi-annual pilot eval
CS TIGER CLAW
Executive Office
Commander Paul Gerald
2654.02
