“13-00000 % -2- was used by the DDO in his appearance before the Senate Select Committee on 28 October. Both of these papers- were excellent and have withstood critical scrutiny.” Mr. Kent has now left the Agency after 26 years of distinguished service as an operations off”
“SECTION C - Narrative Comments (continued) and he is consistent and reliable in his performance. His writing is entirely coherent and always in good form, although Ioccasionally a little too clever and glib for my tastes. He has * an excellent understanding of personal and ope”
“To: 4 I 23 December 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Career Management Group VIA : Chief, Latin America Division SUBJECT : Mr. William M. Kent, Recommendation for Promotion 1. Mr. Kent has been on a rotational assignment to the Nonofficial Cover Branch from Latin America Divi”
“To: 4 I 23 December 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Career Management Group VIA : Chief, Latin America Division SUBJECT : Mr. William M. Kent, Recommendation for Promotion 1. Mr. Kent has been on a rotational assignment to the Nonofficial Cover Branch from Latin America Divi”
“SECTION C - Narrative Comments (continued) and he is consistent and reliable in his performance. His writing is entirely coherent and always in good form, although I occasionally a little too clever and glib for my tastes. He has 1 an excellent understanding of personal and op”
“SIGNATURE Gerard J. Hahn - 3. BY REVIEWING OFFICIAL COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL I have not had the opportunity to observe Mr. Kent’s performance as closely as the rating officer. However, the rater’s comments strike me as being eminently fair and accurate. Mr. Kent ha”
“SECRET 4TAR %/D MEMORANDUM FOR: Chairman, GS-14 Evaluation Board SUBJECT Recommendation for Promotion to Grade GS-15, William M. Kent 1. This memorandum recommends the promotion of Mr. William M. Kent from GS-14 to GS-15. Mr. Kent is a 46-year old Operations Specialist who h”
“23A00 78 Dear Mr. Kent: As you bring to a close your active career of service with the Central Intelligence Agency, I want to express appreciation for the many contributions you made to our Government and to the Agency. Your service both domestically and in Latin America was c”
“6. Kent has been in his present grade for the past seven years. He has clearly earned, and ! strongly recommend that he be considered for, promotion to GS-15. Harris Greie Harris Greene Chief Nonofficial Cover Branch CONCUR: Evm Phan Chief', Career Management Group 12/31/”
“6. Kent has been in his present grade for the past seven years. He has clearly earned, and ! strongly recommend that he be considered for, promotion to GS-15. Harris Greie Harris Greene Chief Nonofficial Cover Branch CONCUR: Evm Phan Chief', Career Management Group 12/31/”
“5 OCT 1966 MEMORANDUM FOR: Secretary, CS/CS Panel (Section A) SUBJECT Recommendation for Promotion to Grade GS-14, William MiCent Staff Agent) 1. Kent who was a Staff Employee up to the time of his conversion to Staff -in July of this year, has been connected with the Latin ”
“SECRET 101A 875 MEMORANDUM FOR: Chairman, GS-14 Evaluation Board SUBJECT Recommendation for Promotion to tirade GS-15, William M. Kent 1. This memorandum recommends the promotion of Mr. William M. Kent from GS-14 to GS-15. Mr. Kent is a in-year old Operations Specialist who ”
“country desks, and his inherent ability to deal suc cessfully with people and situations in asserting leadership and quickly bringing the Peru Desk under his own independent control. During the year that Mr. Kent served as Peru Desk Chief he demon strated conclusively that ”
“SEChE1 4. Mr. Kent has a first rate mind, a unique flair for SA operations, and unusual language capabilities. During the Chilean crisis period he demonstrated his dedi- cation to duty, working eleven or twelve hours a day without complaint, and his ability to make effective us”
“SECRET 6 January 1969 SUBJECT: Kent William Mr MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORT , GS-14; Employee Number 059198; DOB: 5 September 1929; Operations Officer; Career; Service Designation: D PERIOD UNDER REVIEW: 1 January 1968 - 6 January 1969 MONTHS UNDER MY SUPERVISION”
“t ( ( SECRET 5 December 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Commendation of Mr. William Kent During the last five months I have turned to Mr. Kent on two occasions to help the Latin America Division in connection with Senate Select Committee's investigation of c”
“1 : +1 -2- SECTION C -Continued- Mr. Kent has clearly projected his concern for the efficient use of Agency funds. In November 1970 Mr. Kent received a commendation for his resourceful contribution to the Chilean Task Force. Comments of Reviewing Official: (Continued) ”
“SECRET 5 December 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Commendation of Mr. William Kent During the last five months I have turned to Mr. Kent on two occasions to help the Latin America Division in connection with Senate Select Committee’s investigation of covert action in”
“SECRET 18 May 1977 MEMORANDUM IN LIEU OF FITNESS REPORT SUBJECT: Mr. William M. Kent, Period: 1 January - 20 May 1977 1. As I depart from the assignment as Chief, Non• official Cover Branch, Career Management Staff, I should like to make a final comment on the performance of”
“able and pro- mising officers. His dedication is exemplary; he has spent untold extra hours of his time carrying out his duties, Ha has good judgment and common sense. Mr. Kent has a very attractive personality and excellent personal presence. From all standpoints he is an excell”
“meaningful action. We wish him well. SECTION D CERTIFICATION AND COMMENTS 1. BY EMPLOYEE 21 July 1 966 I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEH SECTIONS A. B. AND C OF THIS REPORT DATE SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE William M. Reus 2. BY SUPERVISOR MONTHS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN IP THIS REPORT HAS HOT B”
“C/CMS on 1 October 1976 and thus my comments must be restricted to the October-December 1976 time frame. I have no basic disagreement with the narrative comments but do challenge the letter evaluations. While Mr. Kent's performance has been strong and he has amply demonstrated”
“-2- 4. While consideration has been given Mr. Kent with regard to an Honor and Merit Award, it appears more appro priate that he be granted a Quality Step Increase. by Jacek D. Esterla Chief, Western Hemisphere Division APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: RoGilla June 1966 Secret”
“commendable. In summary, Mr. Kent is a "doer" who in his field contributes much. Mr. Kent has no supervisery duties to perform, He is highly cost conscious. ., SECTION P CERTIFICATION AND COMMENTS 1. BY EMPLOYEE Wil M. Kent William ICERTIFY THAT I HAVE SEEN SECTIONS A. ”
“been with the WH Division's Covert Action Staff since 1963. In 1964, he attended the Mid career Executive Development Course No. 4. He has con sistently maintained a very high level of competence, con scientious application, and strong dedication to his duties. In this connect”
“GIVE EXPLANATION 1 4 Months GATE OFFICIAL TITLE OF SUPERVISOR TYPED 98 PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE il January 1972 DC/WH/6 Albert S. Nedewery A. D. Wedemeyer 3. BY REVIEWING OFFICIAL COMMENTS OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL There is little that I can add to this performance ratin”
“referrals system which not only coordinates the reassignment of NOC personnel across division lines to appropriate new areas and opportunities, but also serves as a central clearing house for personalities who indicate interest in working for CIA in an non-staff capacity. 5. Ken”
“referrals system which not only coordinates the reassignment of NOC personnel across division lines to appropriate new areas and opportunities, but also serves as a central clearing house for personalities who indicate interest in working for CIA in an non-staff capacity. 5. Ken”
“decisions. His continuity in all aspects of nonofficial cover and its ramifications makes him a valued and valuable staff officer. I would say his future contribution lies in the entire area of managing and guiding Directorate Personnel" I have noted the clear progress he has mad”
“7 APR 1967 MEMORANDUM FOR: Secretary, CSCS Agent Panel SUBJECT : Recommendation for Promotion to Grade GS-14 - William M. Kent William iploga M. Kent l. a Staff since July 1966, has been involved in Latin American area activities since coming with the Agency in 1951. Over”
“Kent performed at a consistently high level in both his SA and managerial capacities: his propaganda and political action guidance was timely, imagina tive and effective, while his managerial decisions as pro visional head of a 15-man branch reflected sound judgment and an”
“SECRET Fitness Report - William M. Kent Section D - Comments of Reviewing Official (Continued) ability to act on his own and get things done, he also has a decided capacity for working as a team member. While the Outstanding rating necessarily must be assigned spar ingly, I ”
“expressed, it is to his credit that he has adapted to the role of a staff officer with admirable self-restraint and self- discipline. Were it not for the fact that Mr. Kent cannot accept a permanent overseas assignment at this time for family medical reasons, he should now b”
“"hard-to-place" NOC officers. His advice in solving many of these cases to the satisfaction of both the officer and the operational component involved was most welcome. 5. In sum, Mr. Kent has been a most effective deputy. As noted above, he has many outstanding traits and his ov”
“8 - DEC 1961 MEMORANDUM FOR: SUBJECT William M. Kent Commendation WR You were mentioned particularly as one who performed your duties with distinction in support of the mission outlined in Project JMATE. Your cooperation, enthusiasm and the untiring application of your experi”
“"W SECRET , 2 0 DEC 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR: Chairman, QSI Honor and Merit Award Panel SUBJECT: Request for QSI: William M. Kent, GS-14 1. It is recommended that Mr. William M. Kent be granted a Quality Step Increase in recognition of his out standing performance as Chief”
“I agree with the rating officer's judgement that Mr. Kent’s performance has been characterized by exceptional efficiency. He demonstrated unusual energy and imagination in developing plans for expansion of JMCLIPPER activities. His detailed reporting was also commendable. D”
“SECRET (When Filled In) SECTION C NARRATIVE COMMENTS OFFICE OF PE RNES. Indicate significant strengths or weaknesses demonstrated in current position keeping in proper perspective their relationship to overall performance. State suggestions mode for improvement of work perfor”
“U.S. (and Agency) objectives. In his last assignment prior to assuming his duties under nonofficial cover, his constructive analyses of this Division’s covert action activities and conclusions therefrom have made a significant ____ impact on the formulation of our operational pos”
“Grs t QEPDFT SECTION C (Continued) NARRATIVE COMMENTS William M. Kent government's economic credibility both in Chile and abroad. These efforts undoubtedly have played a role in Chile's increasing dif ficulties in obtaining badly needed foreign financial assistance. In the c”
“3. The above has been accomplished in addition to Kent’s initially assigned responsibilities for close support of the NOC programs of two very active divisions, Latin America and Africa. This task calls for experienced and tactful direct cooperation with the NOC referents and sen”
“3. The above has been accomplished in addition to Kent’s initially assigned responsibilities for close support of the NOC programs of two very active divisions, Latin America and Africa. This task calls for experienced and tactful direct cooperation with the NOC referents and sen”
“foreign attitudes towards the Allende regime in Chile. These programs were highly suc- cessful. He received overall Outstanding ratings in his Fitness Reports for the period 1972-73 and for his work with CMG/NOC in 1975. Mr. Kent received a Quality Step Increase in 1974. b. Pote”
“SUPERVISOR’S EVALUATION or MY PERFORMANCE ATTACHED A 2. BY EMPLOYEE GAYE1 21/6/78 sley Jill EMPLOYKO i William M. Kent ____________________ -_____ _______ 3. BY REVIEWING OFFICIAL ____ - ____________________________ COMMENTS OF nevizwing OFFICIAL- There is little to add”
“foreign attitudes towards the Allende regime in Chile. These programs were highly suc cessful. He received overall Outstanding ratings in his Fitness Reports for the period 1972-75 and for his work with CMG/NOC in 197S. Mr. Kent received a Quality Step Increase in 1974. b. Pote”
“concerned." After ** ..... his tour in Miami 9 he headed several sections in Headquarters in the Western Hemisphere Division. In 1967 he was transferred to New Orleans and then to the Washington Base. In both places he worked under non-official cover.24From 1970 until his r”
“«* SECRET %, -2- SECTION C (Continued) to inhibit foreign investment in Chile. The responses to the first phase of this operation were highly favorable and the initial reactions to the second phase have also been very favorable. It should be noted that during this period Mr”
“Gr n or mmT Am *a is Ansesr ■ SECTION C (Continued) NARRATIVE COMMENTS William M. Kent government's economic credibility both in Chile and abroad. These efforts undoubtedly have played a role in Chile's increasing dif ficulties in obtaining badly needed foreign financial assi”
“seriousness. Having .aid a firm operational base, it 18 expected that during the next re- porting period the operational "take" from Subject will be equally firm, luring his brief Base tour has handled several selected oper- itional matters within the area of his greatest compete”
“lived up to his reputation and demonstrated his unique ability to recognize propaganda vulnerabilities and to attack them with effective and imaginative propaganda guidance. 03 During his brief tour in the Branch Mr. Kent developed one economic warfare operation against the G”