</s>104-10304-100000 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 PERS 12.1222 all T-1-1/2-749 Allx 79012 8 January 1979 MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Personnel SUBJECT : Annual Fitness Report - George Joannides Operations Officer (BS-16) ESN 06818) 23 ESN July 1922 05/07/07-1973 1. This Memorandum in lieu of Fitness Report is prepared in accordance with HR 20-20, for the period mid-June 1978 through 12 January 1979. The occasion of the Fitness Report to be retirement of the rating official. 2. The undersigned was detailed in mid-May to serve as the Agency's Principal Coordinator for work with the House Select Committee on Assassinations. As it became apparent that the volume of the work required assignment of additional full-time personnel, the of the Work required assignment for additional full time personnel, and the the DDO account. A senior officer experienced in DDO work and available to serve for several months was required. Mr. Joannies was known to the undersigned of reputation, although not personally, and arrangements were underrepresented that one should have not personally and arrangements the requirements that one would require for this sort of work, it outline became quickly clear that Mr. Joanannies Was the perfect man for it. 3. Mr Joannids is responsible for a new procedure in recording of exchanges with the HSCA. As the developed, the Agency' s logs and records on status of requests by the HCSA and the agency's responsibilities of the HSSA and HSCa are not required for this practice. often did not know to the status of business in this respect and time. and time again had to come to this office for clarification. Beyond that early contribution to the ordering of this affairs of the office, telephone with the DDO focal point as well as throughout the DDD. Further, the firm position that he took with the young investigators telephone, the position he has to ask for the young investigator what the situation called for. A person of his maturity and experience handled the job exactly as required by the situation. If the peculiar nature of the work did not call on Mr. Joeannies for all the talents of his wide experience, it nonetheless was his experience and quick perceptions that ensured a superior performance. His advice and Zmc 119

Summary  
This document contains multiple fitness reports for George Joannides, an operations officer detailed to coordinate with the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) in 1978–1979. Joannides was tasked with managing communications and administrative procedures between the HSCA and federal agencies, including maintaining logs of requests and responsibilities. His role involved liaising with DDO (likely a reference to Department of Defense or another agency acronym) focal points, advising young investigators, and ensuring efficient handling of complex tasks. The reports highlight his effectiveness in managing special assignments, noting his experience, quick decision-making, and ability to resolve operational challenges. One report mentions the HSCA’s work on JFK assassination-related investigations but does not specify details about the case itself. Other sections include administrative fitness evaluations from 1963–1964, detailing Joannides’ supervisory responsibilities at a station with 813 employees and budget management for political operations. The documents reference his foreign language skills, intelligence work in Greek operations, and potential for growth as an officer.  

Key People  
- George Joannides: Operations officer detailed to coordinate with the HSCA; held supervisory roles at U.S. diplomatic stations.  
- Andrew K. Ruteman: Chief of Station, JMWAVE, who certified fitness reports.  
- Walter D. Newby: Supervisory official involved in evaluating Joannides’ performance.  

Key Locations  
- JMWAVE station: U.S. diplomatic post where Joannides served as a supervisor.  
- Washington, D.C.: Likely location of HSCA headquarters and administrative offices referenced in the documents.  

Key Events  
- Joannides’ coordination with the HSCA (1978–1979) to manage interagency communications and investigative procedures.  
- Fitness evaluations from 1963–1964, covering his supervisory role at a station with an 813-person workforce and budget management for political operations.  
- Mention of HSCA’s involvement in JFK assassination-related investigations (without specific details).  

Key Organizations  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA): Joint congressional committee established to investigate the JFK assassination.  
- U.S. Department of Defense (DDO): Likely referenced as an agency involved in interagency coordination with the HSCA.  
- JMWAVE station: U.S. diplomatic post where Joannides served as a supervisor.

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