FITREP Code Words

[zab1001]

Word Format FITREP file?

Anybody got a blank FITREP in .doc form I can use in Word? Everything I find via google or yahoo comes up in .pdf, which my pc hates. If you do have it, post it on here as an attachment so future forgetful aviators can be saved as well.

 

[webmaster]

I haven't seen a word one in awhile, you can download the fitrep program NAVFIT from the web though.

Go here:

http://www.bupers.navy.mil/pers311/nf98a.htm

 

[Schnugg]

FITREP Gouge

I was forwarded this and found it quite useful. Although most of the junior users of this forum are NOB on their training command FITREPs, they will need this in the near future. Also could be handy if you are stashed and receive a graded FITREP.

I keep a folder of every FITREP I've received and have them numbered in the upper right corner. I've had to provide one to BUPERS once to prove I had one for gap in my record.

Of course, nothing substitutes for sound writing skills and good substance when creating FITREPS.

http://www.navyfitrep.com/

Cheers,
G

 

[webmaster]

Day late and a dollar short for us poor LTs.. Where was this back in DEC!!?!?!?

Not like it mattered, what I put together and sent up the chain was filled with lies anyways

Thanks for the link.

 

[zab1001]

- LT XXX is a pretty good officer, considering. His presence in the Wardroom is undeniable. Dynamic, flexible, and enthusiastic are words that are too big for him to use. Specific accomplishments:

- Hasn't crashed any airplanes.
- No DUIs.

 

[webmaster]

- LT XXX is a pretty good officer, considering. His presence in the Wardroom is undeniable. Dynamic, flexible, and enthusiastic are words that are too big for him to use. Specific accomplishments:

- Hasn't crashed any airplanes.
- No DUIs.

Is this a firtrep for someone we know?

 

[zab1001]

Loooong time ago, I was in my cypher-locked (cipher?) office (no windows, but that lock was awesome) with my NFO counterpart and we spent a full day writing the ultimate "FITREP that says it all yet says nothing". Too bad I lost it.

- Generally can be found in squadron spaces at some point before lunch.
- Major supporter of squadron gee-dunk and coffee mess.

 

[sarnav]

Check out the British examples-

•This Officer reminds me very much of a gyroscope - always spinning around at a frantic pace, but not really going anywhere.
•This young lady has delusions of adequacy.
This Officer is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely won't-be.

Few examples, but there are some that are classic.

 

[TheBubba]

•This young lady has delusions of adequacy.

I actually tried to use something similar on a FITREP... it was all to true, but I was told "Midshipman, you cannot be that blunt on a bleeper-blanking fitrep."

 

[Pags]

A buddy of mine spent a few years on an LHD and had a fellow JO who, on a dare, put on a fitrep, "recommend for major command," never thinking it would get by his DH, let alone the XO/CO. Well, as luck would have it, it made the cut, and now it's part of his Permanent Record.

 

[Steve Wilkins]

This is what I use for all fitreps I write....mine and my sailors'. Just tell me what your SSN is and I'll make youl walk on water. It's also great when you need to write letters of recommendation and/or endorsements for sailor of the quarter and commissioning programs.

Navy Evaluation and Fitrep Writing Guide

I recommend all E-6 and above to have a copy of this. Makes eval time much, much less painful.

 

[Helo Guy]

I saw a guy that was recommended for “Shore Duty” in block 40

 

[HAL Pilot]

I once ranked a first class 50 out of 35 with the comment that there were another 15 first classes in our sister squadron doing more for our command than he was. After a long chat with the CO, he kept it in.

 

[ip568]

http://vp1pops.com/hot_duty.html

 

[PATRON]

Found an article about Kerry's military record and it had an interesting blurb....

It seems having "potential" in a FITREP is a red flag to the board....

Has anyone ever heard of these code words? I've used "potential" before in my sailor's evals. Do other codewords exist? Is this only an officer thing? Can anyone confirm......

http://www.swiftvets.com/staticpages/index.php?page=Fitreps