EVALUATION REPORT
3/16/06 to 11/15/06

David F. Reische, CDR, USN
SDS-5 Det. Undersea Research & Development


  • Paygrade: E6
  • Professional knowledge: 4
  • Quality of work: 4
  • Equal opportunity: 3
  • Military bearing / Character: 3
  • Personal job accomplishment / Initiative: 4
  • Teamwork: 4
  • Leadership: 4
  • Individual trait average: 3.71
  • Promotion recommendation: Promotable

Deployed 129 days onboard USS JIMMY CARTER (SSN 23). Completed inter-fleet transfer, ORSE and change of homeport. Provided operational and technical expertise during acceptance testing and four Multi-Mission Platform Sea Trials.

PRI: Sensor Operator-4

COLL: Specialized Text Equipment Officer-4

WATCH: Sensor Supervisor-1; Side Scan Operator-4; Deep Submergence Obstacle Avoidance Sonar Operator-4 (at-sea); Duty Chief Petty Officer-3 (in port)


Petty Officer Osterday is a strong technician responsible for the operation and maintenance of USS JIMMY CARTER’s (SSN 23) Multi-Mission Platform (MMP) navigation and sensor suite. A proven asset and invaluable member of his division.

•  Motivated trainer. As Mission Navigation Training Petty Officer, he dedicated over 300 off-watch hours of one-on-one training resulting in junior members qualifying ahead of time and increasing command watch bill flexibility.

•  Mission planner. A key member of the Mission Planning Team, he flawlessly prepared Mission plans for numerous high level briefings outside the command. His efforts ensured manning, logistics, and maintenance requirements were precise and clearly understood.

•  System expert. A navigation expert who learns concepts quickly and performs superbly on any assignment. Assisted in the development and testing of state-of-the-art navigation software during four MMP sea trials significantly contributing to the success of future JIMMY CARTER missions.

Petty Officer Osterday’s contributions, talent, and eagerness to improve are readily recognized and sought out. He continues to grow as a leader and mentor, continually improving in all aspects of leadership. He is highly recommended for advancement.

Qualifications: Sensor Supervisor; Side Scan Operator; Deep Submergence / Obstacle Avoidance Sonar Operator; CSDS-5 Duty Chief Petty Officer