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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL

QUARTERMASTERSERVICE

COMPANY

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY · JANUARY 1956TAGO IGs -D-e

*FM 10-6

FIELD MANUAL No. 10-6

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Washington 25, D. C., 6 January 1956

QUARTERMASTER SERVICE COMPANY

Patragrphs PageCHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.

Section I. GENERAL.Purpose ..._.. .._.______ 1 4Scope… ___________ 2 4

II. THE COMPANY.Mission . ................ 3 4Capabilities . ........... 4 4Assignment and Attachment_ 5 5Basis for Allocation . ._._. 6 6

CHAPTER 2. ORGANIZATION ANDEQUIPMENT.

Company Organization --__ 7 7Organizational Equipment_ 8 8

3. DUTIES OF PERSONNEL.Section …__--____________ _ 9 10Platoon __________________ 10 11Company -_--_____---_--__ 11 13

4. TRAINING.General ]_________ _____ 12 17Individual Training --_---_ 13 19Unit Training _ .---------- 14 21Cadre Training --_ .._____ 15 23

* This manual supersedes FM 10-6, 11 January 1946 including C 1,5 August 1949.

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Parcrarhe PaoeCHAPTEn 5. PREPARATION FOR

OPERATIONS.Reconnaissance ._________- 16 25Site Selection ___._______ 17 25Requisitioning and Supply of 18 26

Labor.Locator Board -.___ _____ 19 31

6. OPERATION OF THECOMPANY.

Section I. GENERAL.Operations in Zone of In- 20 38

terior.Operations in Theater of 21 38

Operations.II. TECHNIQUES OF SUPPLY

HANDLING.Lifting and Carrying______ 22 41Loading Trucks …-_________ 23 43Loading Railroad Cars_____ 24 48Sorting Supplies .--------- 25 50Stacking Supplies -- _______ 26 52

III. HANDLING SPECIFICCLASSES OF SUPPLY.

Subsistence __-.- _________ 27 55Clothing, Equipment, and 28 56

General Supplies.Petroleum Products _______ 29 57Ammunition ----------_--_ 30 61

IV. ADDITIONAL SERVICECAPABILITIES.

Icing Refrigerator Cars..____ 31 63Assisting in Road Building 32 65

and Repair.Assisting in General Con- 33 66

struction.Assisting in Pitching Tents_ 34 66Assisting in Pack Transpor- 35 67

tation.

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Porluh Pw'V. RECORDS AND REPORTS.

General -. ............. 36 67Command Report .-------- 37 67Unit History .------------ 38 67

CHAPTER 7. SECURITY, CAMOUFLAGE,AND DEMOLITION.

Defense Plan .__________.- 39 69Camouflage .------------- 40 69Demolition _______________ 41 70Safeguarding Military In- 42 70

stallations and Supplies.Assisting in Fire Protection. 43 71

CHAPTER 8. MOVEMENT.Orders -----_ ------------- 44 72Movement Plans .-.._._ 45 73Motor Movement - 46 73Rail Movement .- . ...... 47 79Air Movement _-.______.__ 48 81Water Movement ______.- _ 49 83

APPENDIXI. REFERENCES .---------- 85II. EQUIPMENT DATA __ 94

III. USE OF MATERIALS-HAN- 98DLING EQUIPMENT.

INDEX -. . . .....---.___-- -_--___... 102

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL1. Purpose

This manual provides information necessaryfor the efficient functioning of the QuartermasterService Company (TOE 10-67R).

2. ScopeThis manual covers the mission, capabilities,

organization, and operation of the QuartermasterService Company (TOE 10-67R).

Section II. THE COMPANY3. Mission

a. The quartermaster service company providesmilitary personnel for general labor where se-curity and strict military control are required.The company may provide necessary guards forprisoners of war performing general labor undersupervision of Quartermaster Corps. It may alsofight as infantry when required.

b. When operating as a type B unit, the militarypersonnel of the company supervise non-UnitedStates personnel required for general labor.

4. Capabilitiesa. When the quartermaster service company is

operating at full strength, it is capable of han-

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dling approximately 64 tons of assorted suppliesper hour, each platoon 16 tons per hour, and eachsection 8 tons per hour.

b. When the company is operating at reducedstrength, the capabilities of company, platoon,and section are reduced 25 percent respectively.

c. When the company is operating as a type Bunit, its personnel must be augmented by non-United States personnel to provide the necessarylabor. When the personnel are augmented to fullstrength, the capabilities of the company may beequivalent to a above. The number of such non-United States personnel must be determined bythe command to which the company is assigned.Interpreters required may be obtained from indig-enous sources.

5. Assignment and Attachmenta. As Part of Quartermaster Battalion. The

quartermaster service company is assigned to afield army or communications zone and is normallyunder the command of a headquarters and head-quarters detachment, quartermaster battalion,(TOE 10-536R). The battalion headquarters su-pervises and coordinates the administration, train-ing, operation, and supply of the company. Thebattalion may be in turn attached to a quarter-master group (TOE 10-22R) for further central-ization and control. When operating under thequartermaster battalion, the work assignment isreceived from battalion headquarters.

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b. As Separate Company. The company may beattached to such headquarters as a port command,division, or task force to furnish labor or to sup-plement labor personnel of the organization. Whenthe company is so attached, the company com-mander receives his instructions from and oper-ates according to standing operating proceduresset up by the particular command.

c. As Separate Platoon. Platoons of the quarter-master service company may be attached to anorganization or task force when the labor require-ments do not justify the use of the entire company.

d. By Tables of Organizatian. Certain tables oforganization call for the quartermaster servicecompany to be attached, when necessary, to theorganizations specified in the tables of organiza-tion. Included in this category are depot, supply,service, and maintenance type units.

e. As Installation Complement. In the zone ofthe interior or oversea command, the quartermas-ter service company may serve at a post, camp,station, port command, or depot for training pur-poses or other duties.

6. Basis for AllocationThe basis for allocation of the quartermaster

service company is 20 per field army. In the com-munications zone, allocation may be determinedby the following formula:

Units required=Tons to be handled

Time limit (hours) X Unit capability

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CHAPTER 2

ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT

7. Company Organization

The quartermaster service company consists ofa company headquarters and four platoons (fig.1). Labor detachments organized under TOE 10-500R may be used to augment the company.

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8. Organizational Equipment

a. General. In addition to equipment common tomost companies, such as mess equipment, admin-istrative vehicles (with the equipment), weapons,office equipment, and chemical defense equipment,the quartermaster service company is authorizeda variety of handtools, such as axes, crowbars,wrecking bars, and railroad picks. These items areissued to sections of the company as required forthe performance of assigned missions. AppendixII contains equipment data.

b. Maintenance.(1) Responsibility. The commander of the

quartermaster service company is re-sponsible for the maintenance of com-pany equipment. He will insure thatmaintenance instructions and proce-dures are strictly complied with by per-sonnel of the company.

(2) Organizational maintenance. Organiza-tional (first and second echelon) mainte-nance is the maintenance performed bythe organization on its own equipment.The company is authorized neithertrained personnel nor tools for the per-formance of other than basic mainte-nance. Users or operators of equipmentwill perform first echelon maintenance.Limited second echelon maintenance maybe performed by qualified personnel pro-vided proper tools or equipment are avail-able.

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(3) Field and depot maintenance. Field(third and fourth echelon) maintenanceand/or depot (fifth echelon) mainte-nance will not be undertaken by person-nel of the company. The company com-mander will make arrangements for thissupport, as well as organizational mainte-nance beyond the company's capabilities,through the headquarters to which thecompany is assigned or attached.

c. Parts and Tools. Authorized quantities ofparts and tools for the company are procured inthe initial supply of equipment. Company person-nel will maintain the authorized level by requisi-tions to the designated supplying organization.

d. Records. The pertinent records prescribed byAR 700-105, TM 9-2810, and TM 38-660 will bemaintained by the company.

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CHAPTER 3

DUTIES OF PERSONNEL

9. Section

a. Section Leader. Each section leader of thequartermaster service company is directly re-sponsible for the discipline, training, and per-formance of the personnel of his section. He muststudy his men and train them to work together.He is the labor foreman of the group and shouldsee that the orders of the platoon sergeant andhigher headquarters are carried out efficiently.

b. Assistant Section Leader. The assistant sec-tion leader assists the section leader in the controlof personnel in the performance of their duties. Hemay be called upon to act as foreman of work de-tails within the section in order that the sectionleader may be free to supervise the overall opera-tions of the section.

c. Laborers. The laborers make up the work de-tails provided by the company. They work underthe supervision of their noncommissioned officersand foremen and may perform any of the dutiesdiscussed in paragraphs 20 and 21. Laborers aredivided into two classes, laborers and senior labor-ers; senior laborers are expected to perform morehighly technical labor.

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10. Platoon

a. Platoon Leader.

(1) Each platoon leader of the quartermasterservice company has command responsi-bility for his personnel. The platoonleader directs and supervises the opera-tions of his platoon in compliance withinstructions of the company commander.It is the platoon leader's responsibilityto train and instruct his personnel intheir duties and responsibilities on allassignments.

(2) Each platoon leader should train hisplatoon first to operate as part of thecompany team and second to operate asa separate unit. When the platoon oper-ates separately, the platoon leader func-tions as commander of the separate de-tachment and is responsible for the ad-ministration, transportation, supply, op-eration, and security of the unit unlessdirected otherwise by orders. When op-erating separately, the platoon may beattached to another unit for messing andsupply. The platoon may be augmentedwith personnel and equipment from com-pany headquarters to provide other ad-ministrative facilities. The platoon lead-er should be encouraged to act on hisown initiative in order to be prepared tooperate the platoon either as a separatedetachment or as part of the company.

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(3) When the company operates as a unit,the company commander may assign theplatoon leaders additional duties. In as-signing these duties, the company com-mander retains responsibility for theproper performance of them.

(4) The platoon leader of the type B unitmust be tactful and discreet in his deal-ings with non-United States personnel.He must be able to assert his authorityover them in such a way as to commandtheir respect. He must also be able tomaintain good relations with the agencieswith which his unit works.

b. Platoon Sergeant.(1) The platoon sergeant is the noncommis-

sioned assistant to the platoon leader.He helps in training the platoon and insupervising both its tactical and techni-cal operations. As labor foreman for theplatoon, he uses the section leaders indirecting the work details. When theplatoon is operating independently, theplatoon sergeant assumes the duties ofa first sergeant. During the trainingperiod, he should learn administrativeprocedure in order to operate a separateplatoon efficiently.

(2) The type B unit has no platoon sergeant.Hence the work of the platoon sergeantmust be apportioned among the sectionleaders.

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1 1. Company

a. Company Commander.(1) The company commander is responsible

for all activities of the company. His ad-ministrative duties are discussed in AR220-70. They include the following:

(a) Receiving requests for work detailsand supervising the preparation ofrosters assigning tasks to elements ofthe company.

(b) Supervising the work done by thecompany to insure accomplishment inaccordance with directives issued byhigher authority.

(c) Coordinating the administration andoperations of the company to insureadequate housekeeping and at thesame time to keep the maximum num-ber of men available for duty.

(d) Preparing training schedules and con-ducting training in accordance withthe general policies directed by higherauthority.

(2) In the type B unit the company com-mander commands only the military per-sonnel of the company; he also supervisesthe non-United States personnel duringthe time they are actually working withthe unit.

b. First Sergeant. The first sergeant is the seniornoncommissioned officer of the company. He is thenoncommissioned administrative assistant to the

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company commander. His duties are discussed inAR 611-201. In addition to the regular duties ofa first sergeant, he will maintain the records ofwork performed, prepare rosters for the distribu-tion of work, and maintain control records as di-rected.

c. Mess Steward.(1) The mess steward is in immediate charge

of the company mess, functioning as thenoncommissioned assistant to the messofficer. He is charged with the supervi-sion and control of mess personnel. Hisduties are discussed in TM 10-402.

(2) The mess steward must coordinate mess-ing with the company operations. In ad-dition to the regular meals, food mustbe provided for details which may re-quire messing at unusual hours.

(3) The mess steward of the type B unit, inaddition to his duties connected with theoperation of the company mess for mili-tary personnel, is required to supervisethe mess for non-United States person-nel when this type of mess is operated.He must see that the head count is prop-erly recorded, that the proper amount ofrations are secured for the personnel,and that the food is prepared and servedregularly and properly.

d. Supply Sergeant. The supply sergeant assiststhe company supply officer. In the field he mustplan his work so as to be able to contact personnel

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when they .are in the bivouac area. The turn-inand issue of clothing and equipment must be co-ordinated with the company operations. In thetype B unit the supply sergeant will furnish indi-vidual clothing and equipment to the non-UnitedStates personnel only when such issues are author-ized by higher authority.

e. Cooks. The cooks, second cooks, and cook'shelper, under the supervision of the mess steward,prepare the food for the company. Information inthe following manuals is essential in the perform-ance of their duties: TM 10-402A, TM 10-405, TM10-418, and TM 10-701. The second cooks arealso designated as light truck drivers. In the typeB unit the cooks have no responsibilities for feed-ing the non-United States personnel of the com-pany.

f. Armorer. The armorer is the general utilityman of the company. In addition to maintainingand servicing the small arms of the company, hedoes carpentry, painting, and similar repair work.In the field, the armorer constructs tables, show-ers, and wash racks; he also provides expedientsto improve the bivouac or billet area. When theservice company expects to be in one location forseveral weeks, field expedients provided by thearmorer contribute greatly to the health and com-fort of the men. The following manuals containinformation valuable to the armorer: TM 5-226,TM 9-867, and FM 21-10.

g. Company Administrative Clerk. The com-pany administrative clerk performs his duties as

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directed by the first sergeant. In addition, he isdesignated to drive one of the vehicles assigned tothe service company.

It. Personnel Administrative Clerk. The person-nel administrative clerk must be familiar with allphases of personnel administration since he, underthe direction of the company commander and thefirst sergeant, must do all the personnel work whenthe company is operating separately without thefacilities of a unit personnel section. In the typeB unit the personnel administrative clerk alsofunctions as company administrative clerk.

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CHAPTER 4TRAINING

12. Generala. Responsibility. Responsibility for training is

a command function. Training must be performedand carried out in accordance with Departmentof the Army policies and techniques. For this pur-pose, the company commander is furnished witha standard training program for the quarter-master service company (ATP 10-222) and inaddition will receive assistance and control fromthe headquarters to which the company is at-tached. ATP 10-222 describes general responsi-bilities and outlines in detail the master trainingschedule, scope of instruction, and subject se-quence. As indicated in the training program, thecompany commander is specifically responsible forthe preparation of training programs, records,and reports, and for the planning, organization,and supervision of all phases of unit training.

b. Objectives. The primary objective of trainingis to produce a unit capable of performing itsmission under field conditions. The company mustbe brought to perfection by an intensive, thorough,and rapid training program. The company mustalso be trained to defend itself and its assignedarea and in operation under varying field condi-tions.

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c. Points for Emphasis. The following subjectsshould be stressed during both individual and unittraining:

(1) Supply economy. Supply economy is acommand function. The doctrine of sup-ply economy requires strict adherenceto authorized allowances and immediateturn-in of excesses through. authorizedchannels. It further requires economy inreplacement issues; proper care, pres-ervation, and timely repair of all eco-nomically repairable items; and exten-sive rehabilitation and conversion ofitems for other practical and economicaluses when those items can no longer beused for their original purpose.

(2) Lines of responsibility. The companycommander should build up definite linesof responsibility within the company andmake sure that these lines are followedin job supervision. These lines, whichactually compose the chain of command,make responsibilities clear. ,A definitetask should be assigned to each man inthe company commensurate with hismilitary occupational. specialty and hisability.

(3) Noncommissioned officer training. Non-commissioned officer training should beconducted. Noncommissioned officersshould be able to instruct enlisted menin work techniques and should be given

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opportunity to exercise command func-tions to develop leadership, initiative, anda sense of responsibility. Noncommis-sioned officers who fail to attain or main-tain acceptable standards of performanceshould be removed. The failure of a non-commissioned officer to supervise a jobproperly creates a reflection on the abil-ity of noncommissioned officers as awhole and on the efficiency of the com-pany. Troop schools are useful in in-structing the noncommissioned officersin the duties and responsibilities of theirgrade and in teaching them correctmethods and procedures.

(4) Work techniques. Correct techniques ofwork should be stressed, such as instruc-tion in the proper methods of lifting andcarrying, loading trucks and railroadcars, and sorting and stacking supplies.

(5) Methods of supply handling. Propermethods of handling subsistence, cloth-ing, equipment, general supplies, petro-leum products, and ammunition shouldbe emphasized.

13. Individual Training

a. Basic Combat Training. Basic combat train-ing is designed to convert the recruit from acivilian to a soldier by familiarizing him with thefundamentals of infantry combat. This training isconducted as required under ATP 21-114.

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b. Advanced Individual Training. Advanced in-dividual training consists of two phases-branchtraining and special training. Branch training en-ables the individual to gain a general knowledgeof the organization, mission, and functions of theQuartermaster Corps and its operations in thefield. Special training enables the individual togain a knowledge of the job requirements of hisTOE assignment. Both branch and special trainingare integrated throughout the individual trainingphase. The mission and capabilities of the quarter-master service company necessitate special em-phasis on the following factors of individualtraining in addition to those described in ATP10-222:

(1) Guard duty. Training in guard duty isessential. Personnel of the service com-pany guard installations at which theywork. They also guard non-United Statespersonnel working at the installation.While performing guard duty, they maybe required to supervise non-UnitedStates personnel.

(2) Stevedoring. Personnel should be famil-iar with common stevedoring terms andtechniques. They must know standardship-loading and unloading procedures.

c. Additional Individual Training.(1) Refresher training. Occasionally, per-

sonnel upon assignment to the quarter-master service company will be in needof refresher training in order to bring

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them up to desired levels of proficiency.Such training will be conducted as on-the-job training.

(2) Secondary duty training. Certain indi-viduals of the company will be requiredto assume secondary duties in additionto their assigned military occupationalspecialties. TOE 10-67R indicates spe-cific personnel required to assume addi-tional duties as light truck drivers. Otheradditional duties may be assigned toindividuals at the discretion of the com-pany commander. Training in these ad-ditional duties will usually be given inthe form of on-the-job training.

(3) On-the-job training. On-the-job trainingconsists of continued practice in allphases of the individual's assignment soas to develop a high level of proficiencyin his occupational skills. It is also in-tended to train the individual in relatedjobs so that every man is capable of as-suming the duties of the individual im-mediately above him. In this way, theoperational efficiency of the company willnot be affected by the absence of keypersonnel (par. 15).

14. Unit Traininga. General. Unit training must be based on ATP

10-222, which outlines in detail the purpose, scope,subjects, and duration of unit training. The com-

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mander of the quartermaster service companyshould prepare at the outset of unit training atraining progress chart based upon directionsfrom higher headquarters, indicating the prog-ress of training and the training status of thecompany.

(1) Technical subjects. Unit training in tech-nical subjects is designed to train mem-bers of the individual platoons to workas a team and to develop further indi-vidual and platoon efficiency. It consistslargely of putting to use the skills ac-quired in individual training.

(2) Combat skills. Unit training in combatskills continues the basic training of theindividual soldier, teaching him the ap-plication of basic combat training andmilitary procedures necessary in the de-fense of the company and its assignedarea.

(3) Miscellaneous. Unit training in miscel-laneous subjects includes tests, drills, andinspections, and time allocated to thecommander to cover special trainingconsiderations. Suggestions for effectiveutilization of the commander's time aregiven in ATP 10-222.

b. Practical Operations. This training is de-signed to provide functional training with anactual workload, when practicable, to includepreparation for and participation in operationsunder simulated combat conditions in the field.

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c. Field Exercise and Maneuver Training. Thistraining is designed to provide experience in con-ducting operations under simulated combat condi-tions in the field. Maximum utilization should bemade of opportunities for supporting other unitsundergoing field training at the same or nearbyinstallations. Maneuver training will be as pre-scribed by higher headquarters.

15. Cadre Training

The cadre is a key group of enlisted men neces-sary for the establishment and training of a newunit. Because the company may be called upon tofurnish the cadre indicated in TOE 10-67R, thetraining of cadre understudies is a continuouspart of the company training program.

a. Cadre Selection. Each member of the cadrefor a new unit should be thoroughly trained be-fore joining the unit and should be qualified bothto perform his specific duties and to aid in thetraining of the unit. When called upon to furnisha cadre, the company commander should selectthose men whose performance of duty, togetherwith their leadership and instructor potential, in-dicates that they are best qualified to assist in theactivation of a new unit.

b. Special Training. Cadre training should beaimed at producing alert, aggressive, and ener-getic individuals with a well-grounded, overallknowledge of the general and specific fields cov-ered in the training and operation of a quarter-master service company. ATP 10-222 outlines

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requirements for cadre training. Special emphasisshould be placed on training in methods of in-struction in order to select the best qualified in-structors for cadre assignment.

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CHAPTER 5

PREPARATION FOR OPERATIONS

16. ReconnaissanceThe general area in which the quartermaster

service company will operate is determined by thecommand to which the company is attached. Afterthe general area is designated, the company com-mander makes or directs a reconnaissance toselect the most desirable site within the generalarea. Reconnaissance for site selection is bestaccomplished by using a combination of map andground evaluation. Usually a study of the map ismade first to determine the location of likely areas.Ground reconnaissance is made to determine thenature and condition of the terrain in order toselect the best location.

17. Site SelectionThe principal factors to be considered by the

commander of the quartermaster service com-pany in site selection are convenience to operatingareas, suitability of terrain, defensibility, coverand concealment, accessibility to a road net, andadequacy of space for dispersion-all determinedin accordance with the mission assigned to theservice company.

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18. Requisitioning and Supply of Loabor

The principles of the requisitioning and supplyof labor are the same whether the dispatchingagency is the company headquarters, the battalionheadquarters, or the labor officer; or whether thepersonnel of the service company are to be used aslabor or as supervisors of labor. Normally, a stand-ing operating procedure is prepared by the opera-tions officer of the organization or installation towhich the service units are attached, and usingagencies must comply.

a. Principles of Labor Supply. A system of laborcontrol must be planned to satisfy each particularsituation. However, the following general prin-ciples are applicable to all situations:

(1) All requests for labor should be submit-ted to the highest headquarters con-cerned.

(2) Normally, permanent work detailsshould be provided automatically eachday before nonpermanent details are as-signed.

(3) Except in emergencies, requests for newdetails or changes in strength of perma-nent details should be received by thedispatching agency not later than a des-ignated time on the day preceding thatfor which troops are desired.

(4) Requests for emergency details submit-ted after the designated time should beacted upon by the highest headquartersconcerned.

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(5) At each point where work details arerequired, an officer should be authorizedto receive the detail and to release itwhen the work is completed. He will per-sonally submit requisitions for servicetroops as he needs them, and work de-tails will be assigned to him specifically.

(6) When work details are to report to aperson other than the requisitioning of-ficer, the requisitioning officer will speci-fy the work locations and the person towhom the detail will report.

(7) Transportation of work details must bearranged for, since the service companyhas only enough vehicles for companyadministration. It must also be deter-mined whether the work details will re-port directly to their work locations orclear through an assembly point.

(8) All complaints regarding the work de-tails should be submitted to the head-quarters to which request was made forthe detail. If further action is necessary,the matter will be referred to the nexthigher echelon of command.

(9) Requests for service troops will bescreened carefully and held to the mini-mum consistent with efficient operation.

(10) When work details report for duty, theyshould be assigned the work at hand assoon as practicable. Company officersshould check the details while at work

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to assure that all men are being usedefficiently. If a work detail appears to betoo large, liaison with the using activitymay effect a reduction in the size of thedetail and make some of the men avail-able for other assignment.

b. Elments of Labor Supply. Any plan for therequisitioning and supply of labor must include thefollowing elements:

(1) The dispatching agency, whether it bea company headquarters, battalion head-quarters, or the labor officer in chargeof a labor pool, is informed by the unitsfurnishing work details of the total num-ber of men available each day.

(2) The dispatching agency receives re-quests for work details from using agen-cies in order to determine the needs forlabor.

(3) The dispatching agency then apportionsthe men available to the using agencies.

(4) The dispatching agency is notified by theservice company of the labor furnishedand, in turn, notifies higher headquartersof the utilization of the available labor.

c. Forms for Control of Personnel. There areno required forms for use in the control of servicetroops. However, a simple system should be im-provised to keep all headquarters concerned in-formed of the status of the troops. The system out-lined in this paragraph, involving the use of six

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forms, has proved practical when the company isfunctioning as part of a quartermaster battalion.The forms may be reproduced locally on 8" x 10"1/2paper and will bear the form number and editiondate.

(1) DA Form 1581-R, Daily Report of LaborAvailable (fig. 2), is submitted daily bythe company to the dispatching agency.It shows the strength of the company,the number of men not available forduty (giving reasons), and the numberof men expected to be available for workdetails the following day. It is deliveredto headquarters before noon of the daypreceding that for which the labor willbe available. On the basis of these re-ports from the various companies, thedispatching agency determines howmany men can be assigned to work de-tails the following day.

(2) DA Form 1582-R, Request for Work De-tail (fig. 3), is prepared by the usingagency and forwarded to the dispatchingagency. It states the number of men de-sired, the type of work to be done, theuniform to be worn, the period of timethe detail will be needed, and where,when, and to whom to report. This formshould be submitted to the dispatchingagency before a designated time on theday before the labor is needed. Oral re-quests should not be honored except in

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emergencies. In case of an emergency,the formal request for work detail shouldbe submitted to confirm the oral request.

(3) DA Form 1583-R, Detail BreakdownSheet (fig. 4), is prepared by the dis-patching agency. Section I is filled in asthe Daily Report of Labor Available (fig.2) is received from the various com-panies. When completed, the totals showthe number of men the dispatchingagency has available. Section II is filledin from the previous day's Detail Break-down Sheet and from the Request forWork Detail that is received from thevarious using agencies. The form is keptby the dispatching agency as a work-sheet; when completed, a copy is used asa report to higher headquarters to showthe disposition of available labor for theday.

(4) DA Form 1584-R, Work AssignmentSheet (fig. 5), is prepared by the dis-patching agency and forwarded to thecompany commander. It lists the detailsthe company is to furnish, the strengthof each detail, the uniform to be worn,and where, when, and to whom to report.This form must reach company head-quarters in time for the company to pre-pare and publish the rosters of the workdetails.

(5) DA Form 1585-R, Report of Work De-tail (fig. 6), is prepared by the company

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for each detail and given to the noncom-missioned officer in charge of the detail.The form shows the strength of the de-tail, the person in charge, and where,when, and to whom the detail is to report.The report is signed by the person au-thorized to receive the detail and by thenoncommissioned officer in charge of thedetail. The form is then returned tocompany headquarters and filed as a rec-ord of work performed.

(6) DA Form 1586-R, Company AdjustmentSheet (fig. 7), is prepared by the com-pany and forwarded to the dispatchingagency after the work details for theday have left the company area. Thissheet shows the number of men reportedavailable, the number the company wasordered to furnish, the actual numberfurnished, and an explanation of any dif-ferences. The sickbook record of the daybefore is also reported.

19. Locator BoardA locator board should be kept at company

headquarters. This board should show the name ofeach man, his section or his position in the com-pany, and his status on a particular day. To showthe status of each man, a peg or tag can be used.This peg or tag is labeled "KP," "Guard," "Detail#1," "Sk in Hosp," or other job or status desig-nation. This system shows what each man is doingand who is available for detail.

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CHAPTER 6

OPERATION OF THE COMPANY

Section i. GENERAL

20. Operations in Zone of Interior

The quartermaster service company may beutilized in the zone of interior at a post, camp,station, depot, port, or tactical unit for relief oflabor shortages and for on-the-job training. Suchassignment is generally a preparation for servicein the theater of operations.

21. Operations in Theater of Operations

The quartermaster service company may beemployed independently or used to augment vari-ous other type companies to provide labor for anypurpose authorized by the theater commander orother appropriate commander in a theater ofoperations.

a. Port of Debarkation. At a port of debarkationthe quartermaster service company may be at-tached directly to the port headquarters or maybe attached to a headquarters and headquartersdetachment, quartermaster battalion (TOE 10-536R). When employed in port operations, thecompany may perform any of the following duties:

(1) Sorting and stacking supplies.(2) Loading supplies for removal from the

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dock area.(3) Working in holds of ships.(4) Guarding dock supplies, ships' holds,

and pipelines.(5) Searching civilians or prisoners of war,

stevedores, and dock workers when goingon and off duty.

(6) Guarding supply trains and trucks enroute.

(7) Supervising prisoners of war or civilianlabor.

(8) Checking supplies on and off ships totrucks and rail cars.

(9) Packing, crating, and marking suppliesand equipment.

(10) Constructing pallets.b. Depot or Supply Point. The quartermaster

service company may be employed at a general orbranch depot or other supply installation. In depotoperations the company may be attached directlyto depot headquarters or may be attached to abattalion headquarters within the depot. In sup-ply point operations the company will be attachedto the battalion or higher headquarters supervis-ing the operation of the installation. The companymay perform any of the following duties:

(1) Unloading and loading railway cars andother vehicles.

(2) Sorting, stacking, and moving supplies.(3) Assisting in the operation of mechanical

materials-handling equipment.(4) Processing salvage materiel.

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(5) Icing refrigerator cars.(6) Performing housekeeping details.(7) Performing other required work details.

c. Petroleum Supply Installations. When work-ing with a petroleum depot company or a petro-leum supply company, the quartermaster servicecompany may perform the following duties, inaddition to those listed in b above:

(1) Assisting in setting up the equipment.(2) Handling empty and filled 5-gallon cans

and 55-gallon drums.(3) Digging fire trenches.

d. Maintenance Installation. The quartermasterservice company may be utilized at a maintenanceinstallation to furnish labor for processing un-serviceable materiel and, if required, for the op-eration of a scrap disposal installation. When em-ployed in this manner, the company may performthe following duties:

(1) Receiving, classifying, and distributingto appropriate repair personnel all re-pairable quartermaster nonmechanicalitems of equipment and supply.

(2) Receiving, sorting, storing, and dispos-ing of uneconomically repairable itemsfor all technical services.

(3) Loading and unloading carriers.(4) Performing housekeeping duties.(5) Performing other required details.

e. Graves Registration Service. The quarter-master service company may be called upon tosupplement the personnel of the graves registra-

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tion service. When so called upon, the companywill work under the supervision of speciallytrained personnel, as prescribed in FM 10-63. Itmay perform the following duties:

(1) Collecting bodies.(2) Digging graves and burying the dead.(3) Erecting grave markers.(4) Landscaping cemeteries.

f. Special Operations. The quartermaster serv-ice company may be employed to provide laborfor any purpose authorized by the theater com-mander or other appropriate commander in atheater of operations. The company may be as-signed the mission of providing additional laborrequired for-

(1) Landing forces and the amphibious sup-port brigade in amphibious combat op-erations.

(2) Combat divisions or other tactical forceswhen the circumstances warrant.

(3) Area commands and other nontacticalorganizations when other provisions areinadequate.

Section II. TECHNIQUES OF SUPPLY HANDLING

22. Lifting and Carryinga. L;'ing Position. The ideal lifting position is

a posture which leaves no strains or twists in thebody (fig. 8). The best lifting position is as fol-lows:

(1) The feet are 8 to 12 inches apart and

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quite close to the object being lifted,giving a firm foundation, a good balance,low center of gravity, and sure footing.

(2) The body is bent at the knees and hipsso that the short, heavy leg muscles dothe work.

(3) The back is straight and as nearly verti-cal as possible, so that there is no strainon the long, flat abdominal and backmuscles.

(4) The chest is held well out.(5) The shoulders are squared.(6) The head is back.(7) The arms are straight.(8) The hands have a good grip.

b. Principles of Correct Lifting and Carrying.Adherence to the following principles will enablethe worker to do lifting and carrying jobs moresafely and easily.

(1) The best lifting position (a above)should always be used.

(2) No man should try to lift a load beyondhis strength. If a load is too heavy, heshould get help.

(3) Hands must be free of oil or grease.(4) To provide good footing, work areas

should be firm, free of debris, and clearof water, oil, or any substance whichmay cause a worker to slip or fall.

(5) Lifting should be done by pushing upwith the leg muscles.

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(6) The lift should be gradual, steady, andwithout any jerking motion.

(7) By shifting the position of his feet, theworker should avoid twisting motions.

(8) The load must be carried as close to thebody as possible (fig. 9). It should not in-terfere with the normal walking gait.The method of carrying depends uponthe distance the object is to be carried.

(9) When carrying a load, the worker shouldhave unobstructed vision ahead.

(10) Packages are put down gently by re-versing the lifting process. Smooth andeasy handling lessens the strain on mus-cles and reduces damage to supplies andequipment.

23. Loading Trucks

a. General.(1) Heavy supplies should be placed at the

bottom of the load and evenly distributedover the bed of the truck.

(2) The load should be carefully built up soas to avoid shifting.

(3) The center of gravity of the load shouldbe kept low. If the load is too high, thetruck may sway and become difficult tocontrol.

(4) If the load extends above the top of thetruck body, it should be securely lashedto the truck. Detailed instructions forlashing are found in TM 21-305.

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(5) The load must not extend over the sidesor beyond the tail of the truck unless itcan be carried in no other way. If theload must extend more than 2 or 3 feetbeyond the rear of the truck, it shouldbe marked by a red flag in daytime andby a red light at night.

(6) The truck must not be loaded beyond themaximum payload noted on the plate onthe instrument panel except when au-thorized. If the weight of the load is notknown, it can be estimated with reason-able accuracy by noting the position ofthe rear springs.

(7) When packages weighing up to about60 pounds are being loaded (or unload-ed) at the back of a truck, only two mencan work on the truck at one time with-out getting in each other's way. How-ever, when loading (or unloading) is be-ing done over the side of the truck, threemen can be used on the truck.

(8) The number of men to be used on theground depends on the distance thepackages have to be carried. Usually, atleast one man on the ground for eachman on the truck is necessary to passthe packages along.

(9) The "chain" or "bucket brigade" methodshould be used whenever possible. If thepackages are of such size and weight thatthey may be passed from man to man

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(such as rations), a line of men passingthe packages can handle a higher ton-nage in a given time with less fatiguethan is possible by any other method ex-cept by the use of materials-handlingequipment. The number of lines to beused depends upon the number of menavailable.

b. Loading Special Items. Certain items becauseof their shape or nature require special handlingduring loading.

(1) Ammunition. Ammunition must be han-dled with care (par. 30). Overloadingmust be carefully avoided. Smoking mustbe prohibited in the area.

(2) Baled goods. Baled goods should be load-ed on the bed of the truck, large andheavy bales being placed on the bottom.Hay or box hooks should not be used inhandling bales.

(3) Barrels and drums. Barrels and drumsmust be loaded in a manner which pre-cludes leakage and loss of contents anddoes not injure containers.

(4) Sacked goods. Sacked goods should be"tied together" by crossing the sacks ofalternate tiers in a load or by using theheader and stretcher method.

c. Transferring Loads Between Boxcar andTruck. When moving supplies between a freightcar and a truck, the following practices will savetime and labor:

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(1) When possible, the supplies should bemoved directly between the freight carand the truck without being placed onthe ground or a platform.

(2) The truck should be backed in almostflush with the side of the car door ifthe terrain permits. The tailgate shouldbe lowered to serve as a car plate be-tween the car and the truck. If a loadingplatform is between the car and thetruck, the truck should be as close tothe platform as possible so that the sup-plies can be moved across the platformwithout being lowered to the ground.

(3) If the truck cannot be backed to the caror a platform alongside the car, theground between the car and the truckmust be reasonably level and must af-ford a good footing. The man in thefreight car should place the package(weight and shape permitting) on theshoulder of the man on the ground. Theman on the truck should lift the packagefrom the shoulder of the man on theground.

24. Loading Railroad Carsa. General. The methods of loading freight cars

are essentially the same as those for loadingtrucks except that loads in railroad cars must beblocked and braced to prevent damage to ship-ment. Normally, the loading will be supervised by

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specially trained personnel who will direct theblocking and bracing. Plans for loading freightcars should be based on the following points:

(1) The maximum number of men that canbe employed advantageously in loading(or unloading) one freight car is 12 (1foreman and 11 laborers).

(2) Two men can work at each car entrance.As the loading progresses, the two endsof the car may be worked either simul-taneously or one end at a time.

(3) If hand trucks (app. III) are used tohandle packages weighing up to 60pounds each, not more than six men canwork effectively. Two men load thetrucks, two men push the trucks, and twomen unload the trucks. Each of the menpushing the trucks handles three trucks-the truck being loaded, the one beingunloaded, and the one on the way to orfrom the car.

(4) When the supplies are loaded by hand,the handling methods described in para-graph 22 are used.

b. Loading Vehicles on Flatcars. When loadingvehicles on flatcars, details from the service com-pany will normally work under the supervisionof technically qualified personnel. When super-visory personnel are not available, the detailedprocedures prescribed in appropriate vehicle tech-nical manuals should be followed; procedures varyfor each type of vehicle.

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25. Sorting Supplies

a. General. In beachhead and port operations,supplies may have to be sorted by service, com-modity group, and item. Sorting is expedited bymarking packages with the color assigned to thetechnical service which supplies a given item. Un-less otherwise noted below, containers will bepainted with triangles of the assigned color ondiagonally opposite corners. The various serviceswith their assigned color markings are as follows:

(1) Chemical Corps-dark blue.(2) Corps of Engineers-red.(3) Ordnance Corps-yellow.(4) Quartermaster Corps--light green; for

sales items a black stripe is placed alongthe bases of the green triangle; for sub-sistence items a black or green crescentwithout service color markings is used.

(5) Army Medical Service-deep maroon.(6) Transportation Corps-light gray.(7) Signal Corps-a single 2-inch orange

band around the small perimeter of thecontainer, parallel to the end and locatedso as not to interfere with other mark-ings.

(8) Air Force-a single 2-inch light-blueband around the small perimeter of thecontainer, parallel to the end and locatedso as not to interfere with other mark-ings. A small blue line is painted acrosseach end of the container.

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(9) Army Exchange Service-a black X ondiagonally opposite corners.

(10) Special Service Division-white tri-angles with a 2-inch black dot on eachtriangle.

b. Methods of Sorting. The method to be usedin sorting depends upon the quantity of supplies,the permanence of the installation, the area avail-able, and the tactical situation. However, one ofthe following methods or a modification of one ofthem will fit almost any situation:

(1) When several trucks are being loadedfrom a stack of unsorted supplies, eachtruck will be loaded with a particulartype of item. The loader will pick uponly the item being loaded on his truck.This is the simplest type of sorting, butit tends to tie up trucks if the suppliesare not evenly mixed.

(2) A second method of sorting is to haveworkers on a mixed stack form lines tosegregate the supplies into sorted stacks.Trucks are then driven up to the stacksand are loaded with the supplies. Thismethod expedites the movement of trucksbut requires the double handling of sup-plies.

(3) If roller conveyors (app. III) are avail-able, several sections are set up and thesupplies moved down the conveyor. Menare placed at stations along the con-veyors to remove particular items and to

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place them on branch conveyor lines,stacks, or pallets. In permanent andsemipermanent arrangement, this meth-od may be developed to expedite themovement of mixed loads to and fromsupply installations.

26. Stacking SuppliesSupplies are usually stacked in warehouses or

open storage areas until needed. They are usuallystacked on dunnage. Dunnage is more importantin open storage than in closed storage. Not onlydoes it keep the bottom of the package off the wetground, but in winter it prevents supplies fromfreezing to the ground. The surface and the cli-mate determine the size of the dunnage. If theground is soft, a foundation of wide boards, coral,logs, or other material may be necessary beneaththe dunnage. For information concerning require-ments for different types of supplies, see TM 10-250.

a. Hand Stacking. Most of the supplies in the-aters of operations are hand-stacked, and muchof this work is done by quartermaster servicecompanies. The following rules should be ob-served in the hand stacking of supplies:

(1) The "bucket brigade" system is the bestway of moving the supplies from the un-loading point to the stacking point whenmaterials-handling equipment is notavailable.

(2) If space permits, outdoor stacks should

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be limited to 6 feet in height. Higherstacks make stable stacking difficult andmay crush the packages in the lowertiers.

(3) Packages must be placed on the stack insuch a position that the markings can beread from the ground or floor.

(4) To keep stacks solid, upstanding, andsafe, tiers are bound together by stack-ing containers on one tier lengthwiseand on the next tier crosswise. The re-quired amount of cross stacking varieswith the supplies. Cross stacking shouldbe limited to individual small stackswithin a large block so as to permit theremoval of the oldest supplies withoutundue difficulty.

(5) When practicable, all stacks containingthe same item should contain the samenumber of items. This unit block methodfacilitates inventory and stock control.

(6) When building a block by hand stack-ing, the step system should be used, theblock being built up from the rear of thestack toward the aisle. Before the stackreaches a height to which it is difficult topass the packages, a step is left at theside for the convenience of the workmen.As the stack grows higher, other stepsare left. When the planned height isreached, the steps are filled in to forma solid block.

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(7) To insure stable and neat blocks, thestack should be carefully alined bothvertically and horizontally.

b. Palletizing. When fork lift trucks (app. III)are being used, work details will be called uponto stack supplies on pallets. When supplies arestacked on pallets, the palletload must be as levelas possible so that it can support other palletloadsplaced on top of it. When pallets are being loaded,the following method should be used:

(1) The first tier should be placed accordingto a pattern that will cover the entirepallet surface (an overhang of 3 inchesor less is permissible if it does not affectthe stability of the load). If the patternused does not cover the pallet, anotherpattern should be tried. If no patterncan be found by which all space on thepallet is taken up, a pallet of a differentsize should be used.

(2) The second tier should be cross-stackedto insure against shifting or toppling.

(3) Additional tiers required to load the pal-let to the weight capacity of the forklift truck should be placed and cross-stacked to insure stability (fig. 10).

(4) After the first pallet load is planned, thestacking pattern should be standardizedso that operating speed can increase asthe men become familiar with the pat-tern.

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Section Ili. HANDLING SPECIFIC CLASSES OF SUPPLY

27. Subsistence

Proper methods of handling subsistence (FM10-19, FM 10-30, TM 10-250) not only preventdamage to items but also insure speed and ef-ficiency. Most subsistence items are packed inlight (60-pound or less) packages that are easilyhandled. The containers vary in type, such as fibercartons, wooden boxes, cans, drums, barrels, andbags. The following suggestions are helpful whenhandling subsistence:

a. Cardboard containers should be lifted byplacing the hands underneath the containers so asto avoid tear or strain.

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b. Containers should not be dropped but easedgently into place.

c. Subsistence items in cardboard packagesshould be cross-stacked.

d. The most convenient method of stacking foreach item should be used. The method dependslargely upon the ceiling height and the burstingpoint of the bottom layer.

e. Cartons should not be stacked too high. Theweight of the product and the strength of thepackage will determine the height to which sub-sistence items packed in cardboard should bestacked.

f. Hooks should not be used on cardboard con-tainers.

g. Damaged containers should be repaired be-fore being handled.

h. If a sack is torn, the tear should be repairedbefore lifting the sack.

i. Sacks should not be dropped, since droppingmay burst the sacks.

j. Special care should be taken in the handlingof items which can be bruised, such as potatoesand onions.

28. Clothing, Equipment, and General SuppliesThe methods of handling clothing, equipment,

and general supplies are essentially the same asthose for handling subsistence. The methods mustbe modified to allow for the differences in thebulk and weight of the packages and in the natureof the products. (See FM 10-22 and TM 10-250.)

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29. Petroleum Productsa. Filling Cans and Drums. The following gen-

eral precautions should be observed when fillingcans and drums:

(1) Filling operations must take place in awell-ventilated and well-drained area.

(2) Containers that are to receive the prod-uct must be inspected for cleanliness ofinterior, condition of gaskets, and condi-tion and fit of plug.

(3) Cans formerly used as water containersshould not be used as petroleum contain-ers except in extreme emergencies.

(4) The bulk-supply and pumping unitsshould be properly grounded before thefilling operation begins.

(5) The spark and flame arrester mufflershould be connected to the dispenserbefore the dispenser is started.

(6) All petroleum containers, whetherempty or full, should be tightly closedwhen not in use.

(7) Containers should be handled carefullyto avoid damage and subsequent leaks.Drums must not be dropped from trucksbut eased down gently.

(8) During the transfer of petroleum prod-ucts, fire extinguishers and loose dirtshould always be within easy reach.

(9) Extreme care should be used in handlingtools to prevent sparks in the vicinity ofoperation.

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(10) Containers should never be filled whileon a truck unless the truck is grounded.

(11) When containers are being filled, thehose nozzle should be placed in contactwith the metal around the opening soas to ground static electricity. The noz-zle or loading spout should be insertedwell within the container opening so thatno liquid or spray will fall outside, andthe nozzle should remain in contact withthe container opening until the nozzlevalve is closed.

(12) Personnel should watch the operationclosely to prevent overflow and to stopthe operation in case of emergency. Ifpetroleum products are spilled, the areashould be covered immediately with looseearth.

(13) Containers should be filled to the properfill level (5-gallon cans: one-half inch be-low the lowest point of the closurethreads; 55-gallon drums: 2 inches belowthe top head of the drum).

b. Handling Petroleum Products in Containers.The following general procedures will be usefulwhen handling petroleum products in containers:

(1) Lubricating oils and other lubricantspacked in cardboard or wooden casesshould be stacked on dunnage on dry,level ground and kept covered until is-sued.

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(2) Larger containers, not covered by ship-ping cases, should be stored on their sidesin order to keep gaskets moist and toprevent water and dirt from collectingon the heads and thus contaminating thecontents.

(3) Strips of lumber or other dunnage shouldbe placed under containers to keep themoff the ground.

(4) All cans in a case should be used beforeanother case is opened.

(5) Packages should not be dropped or han-dled roughly.

(6) Lubricants in cans which develop leaksshould be used immediately or trans-ferred to containers of the same com-modity.

c. Safety Precautions. Safety is the first con-sideration in petroleum-handling operations. Per-sonnel engaged in such operations must be on thealert constantly to guard against accidents thatmight result in injury to personnel and damageto property and equipment. Petroleum-handlingpersonnel must always observe the following gen-eral safety precautions in petroleum-handlingareas.

(1) Rules prohibiting smoking must be es-tablished and strictly enforced. AdequateNO SMOKING signs must be prominent-ly posted. Matches and cigarette lightersmust be forbidden.

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ing equipment must be operable and ac-cessible.

(3) Open flames, heated stoves, electricaltools and apparatus, and other flame- orspark-generating equipment must be pro-hibited. Only authorized tools, equip-ment, explosionproof lights and flash-lights, and items of clothing will be used.

(4) All equipment, such as pumps, tank ve-hicles, and storage tanks used in trans-fer operations must be electrostaticallybonded and grounded.

(5) Spills must be avoided and cleaned upimmediately when they occur.

(6) Frequent inspection of equipment, safetydevices, and working areas must be per-formed to insure personal and opera-tional safety and to correct potential oractual safety hazards that may exist.

(7) Adequate ventilation must be providedin working and storage areas. Personnelshould avoid prolonged exposure to fuelvapors. Gloves and other required pro-tective clothing should be worn to pre-vent fuels from contacting the skin.

(8) Working areas, such as loading-rackareas, storage-tank areas, can-and-drum-filling and storage areas, and dock areasmust be free of loose tools, pieces oflumber, and other objects that may con-tribute to accidents.

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(9) Personnel must be trained to administerfirst aid, especially treatment of burns.

30. Ammunition

Service company troops may be called upon toload and unload ammunition in magazines, ships'holds, dumps, depots, and ammunition supplypoints. Ordinarily, skilled personnel will direct thework. Should a technically trained supervisor notbe available, detailed information can be found inTM 9-1900 and TM 9-1990. In general, handlingammunition is similar to handling other suppliesexcept that additional safety precautions must befollowed because of the nature of the commodity.When handling ammunition, the following rulesshould be observed:

a. All ammunition will be stacked in a mannerpermitting ready inspection and quick removal incase of fire.

b. All ammunition will be handled carefully.c. Ammunition should not be exposed to the di-

rect rays of the sun. When stored outside, ammuni-tion should be covered with a paulin to protect itfrom the sun and weather. Stacks should be ar-ranged to permit free circulation of air.

d. No nails or tacks will be driven into any con-tainer of explosives or ammunition.

e. Loose rounds will not be kept around ammuni-tion storage dumps.

f. When ammunition is stacked under cover, thetops of the stacks will be below the level of theeaves to avoid the heated space directly beneath

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the eaves. The bottom layer should be at least 2inches off the floor. Dunnage should be level.

g. Stacks should not be so high that ammunitionor its containers in the lower layers will be crushedor deformed.

h. Partly filled boxes should be fastened se-curely, marked, and placed on top of the stack.

i. Doors of storage places should be closed whilelocomotives or motor trucks are passing or stop-ping. Truck motors should not be started whilethe doors of the storage places are open.

j. Small-arms ammunition is not dangerous tohandle, but workers must be careful to keep theboxes from being broken or damaged.

k. Small-arms ammunition should be storedunder cover whenever possible. This applies par-ticularly to tracer and shotgun ammunition.Tracer ammunition, when damp, is subject torapid deterioration and may ignite spontaneously.Shotgun shells are not packed in waterproofmetal-lined boxes except for oversea shipment.

1. Ammunition should be stored in the originalcontainers in a dry, well-ventilated place and pro-tected against excessive heat.

ln. Ammunition boxes should not be opened untilthe ammunition is required for use. Ammunitionremoved from airtight containers, particularly indamp climates, will corrode and become unserv-iceable.

n. Ammunition should be protected carefullyfrom mud, sand, dirt, and water.

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o. Personnel handling ammunition should cleanall mud and grit from their shoes before enteringthe magazine, car, or boat in which there areexplosives or ammunition.

p. Hay or box hooks will not be used on cases ofammunition. Containers will not be tumbled,dragged, thrown, or dropped on one another orthe floor.

q. Interior of magazines should be clean. Paint,oil, gasoline, waste, rags, and other flammable ma-terial should not be left in magazines.

r. Smoking, matches, and the use of nonap-proved electric lights are forbidden.

s. Ammunition should be stored according totype and ammunition lot number. Extreme caremust be exercised to prevent the mixing of am-munition in stacks.

Section IV. ADDITIONAL SERVICE CAPABILITIES

31. Icing Refrigerator CarsRefrigerator cars may be divided into two gen-

eral types: those equipped with ice bunkers andused chiefly for carrying such commodities asfresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs; and thoseequipped with brine tanks and used chiefly forcarrying meats, poultry, and dairy products.

a. Bunker-Type Car. Inside the bunker-type car,at each end, are compartments known as bunkers,in which ice is carried. The ice is dropped into thebunkers through openings, called hatches, in theroof. The car is iced at an icing station. A long

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icing platform, slightly higher than the top of thecar, is connected with the station and extendsalong the railroad track. A chain belt conveyormoves blocks of ice along the icing platform. Menremove them at the car to be iced, break them intosmaller pieces, and drop them into the bunkers.

b. Brine-Tank-Type Car. The brine-tank-typecar has four brine tanks at each end. The tanksare placed side by side across the end of the car,with hatches at the top for charging with ice anddrains at the bottom for releasing the spent brine.The tanks vary in size with the type of car. How-ever, in cars built for transporting meat, each tankholds about 700 pounds of ice, or about 5,600pounds for the car. When a brine tank car is beingiced, the following procedure is used:

(1) Initial icing. The car must be properlyprecooled by icing the day before load-ing, re-iced the same day, and then re-iced a second time the day of loading.Initial icing is done in the following man-ner:

(a) The drainage plugs are closed.(b) Clean ice, crushed into pieces averag-

ing about the size of a man's fist, ispoured in through the hatch openings,the required percentage of No. 2 rocksalt being added gradually so that it isuniformly mixed through the ice.

(c) The ice and salt mixture is tampedinto a compact mass so as to fill thehatches completely.

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(d) After the tanks have been filled, thehatch plugs are tightly closed to pre-vent leakage of the brine formed bythe melting ice.

(2) Re-icing. When the car must be re-iced,the ice remaining in the tanks is tampeddown and the excess brine drawn offthrough the drainage openings. The samepercentage of salt is used as was used inthe initial icing. One-third of the totalquantity of salt to be used is added to theold ice, and the remaining two-thirds ismixed with the new ice. The tanks arefilled to capacity and tamped down andthe hatches closed as in the initial icing.

32. Assisting in Road Building and RepairOrdinarily, personnel of the quartermaster serv-

ice company assisting in road building will be usedonly in the construction of hasty roads (FM 5-10).However, they may be called upon to build pavedroads, prepare roadbeds, and perform other du-ties under supervision of Engineers. Roads builtby the service company are usually constructed inits bivouac area and in and around depots, dumps,and other installations where the service companymay be working. Road maintenance consists chieflyof emergency repair and ditching for drainage.Service company details will clear and trim roadareas, dig drainage canals, construct culverts, fillin bombed or shelled areas, and do other requiredwork.

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33. Assisting in General ConstructionPersonnel of the quartermaster service com-

pany may be called upon to assist in various typesof construction. Normally, the work will be doneunder the supervision of trained Engineer person-nel. The following are the general types of workassigned:

a. Camouflage of Installations. Work done incamouflaging large installations, such as depotsor dumps, is usually directed by technicians. Ap-pendix I contains references on the camouflage ofinstallations.

b. Field Fortifications. The construction of fieldfortifications is discussed in FM 5-15.

c. Bivouac Improvement. When the companyand the installation being served are semiperma-nently located, details will be assigned to buildroads, walks, sanitary facilities, improvised shel-ters, drainage systems, and other improvementsfor the area. FM 5-10 and FM 21-10 will providehelpful data.

d. Reclamation of Captured Areas. When mov-ing into areas captured from the enemy, servicecompany personnel may be called upon to cleanup rubble, to tear down buildings damaged beyondrepair, and to repair other damaged buildings.TM 5-226, TM 5-280, FM 5-10, and FM 5-25 willprovide helpful information.

34. Assisting in Pitching TentsThe quartermaster service company may be

called upon to assist in pitching tents for hospitals,supply points, and headquarters (see FM 20-15).

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35. Assisting in Pack Transportation

The quartermaster service company may becalled upon to assist in pack transportation. De-tailed information about this type of operation isgiven in FM 25-7 and FM 10-11.

Section V. RECORDS AND REPORTS

36. General

Normally, reports of the quartermaster servicecompany to higher headquarters will consist ofsummaries of production records.

37. Command Report

The quartermaster service company will, whenoperating as a separate unit in a combat zone, pre-pare a monthly command report. The report willcover information on operations; recommenda-tions based on experiences; details of joint andcombined operations and support activities; andother material pertinent to organization, equip-ment, training, administration, techniques, andtactics. The purpose of the report is to insuretimely and appropriate influence on the stated sub-jects through rapid and effective collection, evalu-ation, and application of specific lessons learnedin combat operations. Instructions relative to thescope, preparation, and disposition of the com-mand report may be found in SR 52545-1.

38 Unit History

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nature, covering the company's activities in peaceor war. The history may comprise the entire lifeof the unit or be confined to a specific period. TheDepartment of the Army encourages the publica-tion of unit histories. Instructions relative to theirscope, preparation, and distribution may be foundin AR 220-345.

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CHAPTER 7

SECURITY, CAMOUFLAGE, AND DEMOLITION

39. Defense Plan

The quartermaster service company must beprepared to defend itself against air (FM 31-15),guerrilla (FM 31-20), CBR (FM 21-41), chemi-cal (FM 21-40), or mechanized attack. Normally,the company will fit into the defense plan pre-scribed by higher headquarters and will supplypersonnel not only for the defense of its ownbivouac area but also for the installation which itis serving. Intensive training should be given insmall unit tactics. The company, platoons, andsections must be able to act alone if the occasiondemands. Personnel of the company must be thor-oughly trained in guard duty (FM 26-5) and inthe use of land mines and booby traps (FM 5-32).Procedures for entrucking, detrucking, dispersionwhen attacked, and other techniques of convoysecurity as set forth in FM 25-10 should bestudied.

40. CamouflageDetailed information on proper camouflage pro-

cedures is given in FM 5-20, FM 5-20A, FM 5-20B, FM 5-20C, and FM 5-20H.

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41. Demolition

Demolition of supplies and equipment of thequartermaster service company is a command re-sponsibility and will usually be accomplished onlyin compliance with orders from higher authority;however, in extreme emergencies, demolition ofsupplies and equipment may be accomplished bythe company commander without instructionsfrom higher authority. Demolition must be rapidand must render all supplies and equipment un-serviceable. The tactical situation and availabletools and explosives will govern the methods ofdemolition to be used. All like pieces of equipmentshould have the same part destroyed. See FM 5-25.

42. Safeguarding Military Installations and Supplies

a. Interior Guard. The quartermaster servicecompany may be called upon to provide interiorguard personnel to safeguard a military installa-tion, such as a motor park, depot, or supply point.In the performance of such duties, it will be guidedby the instructions contained in FM 26-5 or by anauthorized standing operating procedure.

b. Patrols. Small patrols are sometimes used toguard installations by patrolling a given area. Per-sonnel engaged in this type of duty should befamiliar with FM 21-75.

c. Truck Guards.(1) When operating in areas where there is

danger of robbery or ambush, trucks areprovided with an armed guard. He is re-

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sponsible for the cargo and must protectit from loss.

(2) When a truck is being loaded and un-loaded by native personnel or prisonersof war, the truck guard is sometimesmade both a checker and a guard. Hechecks the number of packages loadedonto the truck and signs for the load. Heaccompanies the load to the destinationand checks the packages off the truck; heis relieved of his responsibility whengiven a signed release by the receivingagency. This system has proved veryhelpful in areas with bad roads and un-dependable natives and when the truckdrivers are busy driving and caring fortheir trucks.

d. Train Guards. Train guards are a variationof truck guards. When there is danger of pilferageand stealing from trains while en route, servicecompany personnel may be assigned duty to ridethe freight cars and protect the supplies. Whenavailable, military police perform this duty.

43. Assisting in Fire ProtectionDetails from the quartermaster service com-

pany may be assigned to supplement engineerpersonnel in providing fire protection. Personnelassigned this work should be familiar with the in-formation given in TM 5-315.

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CHAPTER 8

MOVEMENT

44. Ordersa. Zone of Interior. Movement of the quarter-

master service company within the zone of theinterior and from the zone of the interior to anoversea destination will be governed by movementdirectives of the Department of the Army. Warn-ing orders will be issued to the company as earlyas possible. Movement orders will be transmittedto the company commander by the next higherheadquarters. Movement orders are consideredcompetent authority for movements.

b. Theater of Operations. Upon arrival in thetheater of operations, the service company istransported to its destination in accordance withgoverning oversea movement orders and ordersof the theater commander. Thereafter, movementof the company will be effected to facilitate itsemployment in the performance of its mission.The higher command to which the company is at-tached may order changes in location within itsterritorial jurisdiction. Movements beyond thelimits of the area controlled by a headquartersmust be coordinated with the next higher com-mand. Orders for the movement may be oral orwritten, depending upon the situation and the de-gree of coordination required.

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45. Movement Plans

The commander of the quartermaster servicecompany will prepare and maintain current plansfor the movement of his company. To facilitateimmediate compliance with movement orders,these plans should-encompass as a minimum thefollowing:

a. Detailed loading tables for personnel, equip-ment, and supplies.

b. Transportation requirements for motor, rail,or air movement.

c. Entraining and emplaning plans for person-nel.

d. Assignment of responsibilities to officers andnoncommissioned officers.

e. Clearance of the area upon departure of thecompany.

46. Motor MovementOn receipt of movement orders the commander

of the quartermaster service company will preparea march order and submit it to the next higherheadquarters unless a march order has alreadybeen furnished him. The march order will containmarch graph, march table, and strip map; com-position of the motor convoy, that is, the numberof serials and the number and type of vehicles ineach serial, as well as the intervals between seri-als; route of the movement; time of departurefrom the initial point and estimated time of arrivalat destination; and locations of overnight and re-fueling halts. Upon approval and return of the

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march order, the company commander completeshis arrangement for departure.

a. Transportation Requirements. The servicecompany is not provided with sufficient organictransportation to move its personnel and equip-ment simultaneously. If additional transportationis required, the company commander will place arequest with the next higher headquarters for thenecessary transportation. A total of approximate-ly eight 2½-ton trucks, in addition to those or-ganic to the company, will be required to move thepersonnel and equipment. The loading plan givenbelow is suggested for the service company.

Number Type In convoy Truekload

1 54-ton 1 Company commander, 1stsergeant, company clerk;towing 'A-ton trailer con-taining company safe, rec-ords, typewriter, and ve-hicle occupants' personalbaggage.

1 2'X-ton 2 Personnel, including firstrocket launcher team;towing 1-ton trailer ofpersonal baggage.

1 2%-ton 3 Personnel, including ma-chinegun team.

1 2%-ton 4 Personnel; towing 1-tontrailer of personal bag-gage.

1 2%-ton 5 Personnel, including secondrocket launcher team.

1 2X-ton 6 Personnel; towing 1-tontrailer of personal bag-gage.

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PositionNumber Type in convoy Truckload

1 2 % -ton 7 Personnel.I 2%-ton 8 All kitchen equipment and

rations; towing 400-gal-lon water tank trailer.

1 2%-ton 9 Organic company equip-ment; towing 1-ton trail-er of personal baggage.

1 2%-ton 10 Personnel, including thirdrocket launcher team.*

The last vehicle in the column should be equipped with an A-frameand a winch in order to assist any vehicles having automotive failures.

b. Reconnaissance.(1) Route reconnaissance will be made to

establish critical points, investigate de-files and other road conditions whichmay adversely affect the motor move-ment, and determine the best route tofollow (if the route is not prescribed inthe movement orders).

(2) Reconnaissance of the new area will bemade. The reconnaissance party for thispurpose may be accompanied by the ad-vance party (h below), or the reconnais-sance may actually be accomplished bythe advance party, which can then pro-ceed with preparation of the new areato receive the company.

c. Highway and Area Traffic Regulations. Con-tact should be made with the traffic headquartersof the new area or with areas through which themovement will take place in order to establishmovement plans which will not violate traffic

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regulations of those areas. Moreover, the trafficheadquarters may wish to furnish guides or tolimit other traffic operations in order to expeditethe movement.

d. Administrative Techniques: of New Area. In-vestigation should be made, either directly orthrough the advance party, of the administrativetechniques, sources, and requirements of the com-mand of the new area to determine whether anychanges are necessary as a result of the change inlocation of the company.

e. Security. The company commander shouldtake the following measures for the security ofthe company:

(1) Personnel should be loaded onto vehiclesso as to permit their immediate employ-ment in the event of attack. So far aspossible, platoon and section leadersshould maintain control over their ownpersonnel during the movement.

(2) Crew-served weapons should be avail-able for immediate use if necessary.

(3) All necessary precautions should be ob-served to maintain counterintelligencemeasures throughout.

f. Quartering. If the movement is more than200 miles, shelter must usually be provided. Shel-ter may be in bivouac, in a camp or cantonment,or in billet.

g. Types of March.(1) Close column march. Close column march

is normally used for night movement, in

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which the vehicles are closed up to safedriving distances in order to providemaximum control and maximum use ofroad space.

(2) Open column march. Open column marchis normally used for daylight movement,in which the distance between vehicles isincreased to obtain maximum dispersionconsistent with the maintenance of con-trol.

(3) Infiltration march. Infiltration march isnormally used when secrecy of move-ment is desired. Vehicles are dispatchedat irregular time intervals, with a givendensity per mile of road space.

h. Organization for the March. The motor marchmay be- in the charge of-one or two noncommis-sioned officers or it may have its various functionshandled by separate commissioned officers. In anycase, the following personnel will usually be foundnecessary:

(1) Column commander. The.movement of acolumn is in the charge of a column com-mander, who does not necessarily keepany set place in the formation, for hemust supervise the entire column. Thesubdivisions of a column may have com-manders known as serial or march unitcommanders. These commanders are re-sponsible for the discipline of troops andfor taking full charge in case of enemyattack.

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(2) Advance party. In advance of the col-umn there may be an advance party,made up of one or more of the following:

(a) Reconnaissance party. The reconnais-sance party obtains information onroads, terminal and halt locations, sup-ply facilities, control requirements,and regulations.

(b) Quartering party. The quarteringparty selects, lays out, and beginspreparation of the bivouac area.

(3) Escort party. Also in advance of the col-umn is the escort party, which is com-posed of the necessary guards and guidesto be set at critical points to facilitatethe movement of the column. The escortparty is usually only a short time (15minutes) ahead of the main body and ispicked up as soon as the column clears itsstation.

(4) Control officer. The control officer ridesat the head of the column or element toset the pace and follow any time sched-ule which has been set up.

(5) Trail officer. The trail officer rides at therear of the column. In addition to in-specting and supervising repairs to dis-abled vehicles, he may investigate acci-dents, pick up guards and guides,dispatch vehicles from the initial point(IP), prevent straggling, and report the

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location of the rear of column to thecontrol officer.

(6) Drivers. Drivers will possess the neces-sary driver's permit. They will be re-sponsible for the performance of pre-ventive maintenance on the vehiclesassigned.

(7) Guide. The guide leads or directs thecolumn or vehicles over a predeterminedroute or into or out of a selected locality.

i. Arrival at Destination. On arrival at destina-tion the company commander reports to the head-quarters designated in the movement orders.

47. Rail Movementa. General. Transportation for rail movement

of the quartermaster service company will befurnished by the Transportation Corps. As soon asthe company commander receives movement or-ders, he will submit to the next higher headquar-ters a letter requesting transportation. The lettershould contain the following information:

(1) Orders or instructions authorizing themovement.

(2) List of personnel and equipment, includ-ing vehicles.

(3) Quantity of property and personal bag-gage.

(4) Approximate transportation require-ments.

(5) Date, place of entraining, and date andtime due at destination.

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b. Transportation Requirements. Transporta-tion requirements for moving the company will beapproximately five sleeping cars or three coachesfor personnel, one 45-foot flatcar for vehicles, andone boxcar for other equipment. The local trans-portation officer will specify where equipmentshould be placed and the time at which loadingcan begin.

c. Assignment of Duties to Personnel.(1) Company transportation officer. The

company commander will designate anofficer as company transportation officer.The duties of this officer will be to coor-dinate and supervise all matters per-taining to the following:

(a) Packing, crating, marking, loading,blocking, bracing, and securing of bag-gage and equipment.

(b) Entraining of personnel, including or-derly movement from the companyarea to the entraining point.

(2) Baggage detail. A baggage detail shouldbe designated to load and unload the bag-gage.

(3) Guard detail. A guard" detail should bedesignated to guard and protect companyequipment.

(4) Mess officer. The regularly appointedmess officer will supervise the prepara-tion and serving of meals.

(5) Loading, detail. A loading detail will beformed from company personnel. This

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detail will do the loading under the su-pervision of the company transportationofficer.

d. Company Commander's Duties En Route. Thecompany commander is responsible for the se-curity, discipline, and administration of his per-sonnel en route but exercises no control over theoperation of the train.

e. Detraining. On arrival at destination, aTransportation Corps representative supervisesdetraining and the furnishing of transportation,if applicable, from the railhead to the company'snew location. Troops should be informed of arrivaltime sufficiently in advance to enable them to beprepared to detrain promptly.

f. Unloading. The baggage detail will unload thebaggage and the company property. When thequartering area is distant from the detrainingpoint, arms may be stacked and the supplies andequipment unloaded by the entire company. Ifpracticable, the noncommissioned officers whoacted as checkers during the loading procedure willserve in the same capacity during the unloadingprocedure.

g. Company Commander's Report. After the de-training and unloading procedures are finished,the company commander will prepare a report tohigher headquarters in accordance with the in-structions contained in the movement orders.

48. Air MovementOrders for air movement of the quartermaster

service company will be issued to the company

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commander by higher authority. The orders willspecify the agency responsible for furnishing thenecessary air transportation and. will designatethe departure airport. Other information concern-ing the movement, such as date of departure, des-tination, and restrictions on amount of equipment,supplies, or baggage to be taken, will also be in-cluded.

a. Transportation Requirements. Upon receiptof air movement orders, the company commanderwill establish liaison, through command channelsif direct communication is not authorized by themovement orders, with the responsible transporta-tion agency. After ascertaining the number, type,and capacity of aircraft to be employed for themovement, the company commander will imple-ment the company plan for movement by air.

(1) One C-119 transport aircraft will ac-commodate the company's 21/2-ton truckand water tank trailer.

(2) One C-119 transport aircraft will ac-commodate the company's l4-ton truckand 20 of its personnel.

(3) Approximately four C-119 transportaircraft will accommodate the remain-der of the company's personnel andequipment.

(4) Additional detailed information con-cerning other types of aircraft may beobtained through liaison or by referenceto FM 101-10.

fk (5) Company personnel should be designated

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to accompany and secure company prop-erty in all aircraft.

b. Company Commander's Reports. When themovement has been completed, the company com-mander will render reports required by the move-ment orders.

49. Water Movement

a. Orders.(1) Zone of interior. When the quartermas-

ter service company is to be moved bywater, space allocations and prioritieswill be established on the basis of De-partment of the Army movement orders.Detailed instructions will normally befurnished by higher authority for theguidance of the company commander.General information concerning watertransportation and preparation formovement of units by water is containedin FM 101-10 and SR's of the 55-series.

(2) Theater of operations. Intratheatermovement of the company by water maybe occasioned by reassignment of com-mands, changes in mission, or participa-tion in amphibious operations. Move-ment will be effected by the Military SeaTransport Service or the TransportationCorps in accordance with plans andorders of the theater headquarters orother appropriate command agencies.

b. Liaison. Upon receipt of orders for movement

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of the company by water, the company commanderwill establish liaison, through command channelsif direct communication is not authorized bymovement orders, with the agency designated tofurnish the necessary transportation. By thismeans he will ascertain the number, type, andcapacity of craft to be employed. He will thencomplete the company plan for water movementin compliance with the movement orders and di-rectives of higher headquarters.

c. Company Commander's Reports. On arrivalat destination, the company commander willrender such reports as are required by movementorders.

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APPENDIX IREFERENCES

AR 35-6620 Expendable PropertyAR 55-135 Transportation of Troops; Rail-

way Equipment.AR 55-145 Transportation of Troops; En-

training, Duties En Route,and Detraining.

AR 55-155 Traffic Requirements and Pro-cedures Governing DomesticRoute Orders.

AR 55-385 Transport Passenger ListsAR 55-390 Oversea Movement of Organiza-

tions, Casuals, and Individualson Army Transports.

AR 55-445 Debarkation of Troops fromTransports.

AR 96-25 Responsibilities and Policies forMovement of Traffic on MATSScheduled Aircraft.

AR 220-45 Duty RostersAR 220-70 Companies-General ProvisionsAR 220-345 Unit HistoriesAR 350-5 Military EducationAR 355-5 Troop Information and Educa-

tion-General Provisions.AR 380-5 Safeguarding Security Informa-

tion.AR 600-10 Military DisciplineTAGO 3642C 85

AR 700-105 Motor VehiclesAR 711-5 Stock Control - Organization,

Operation, and Responsibili-ties.

AR 711-50 Stock Control-Common Classi-fication Code.

AR 711-205 Stock Control-HousekeepingEquipment.

AR 735-3 Receipt, Shipment, and Issue ofProperty.

AR 735-5 General Principles and PoliciesAR 735-150 Accounting for Lost, Damaged,

and Destroyed Property.AR 740-15 Storage and Shipment of Sup-

plies and Equipment-Pre-serving, Packaging, and Pack-ing.

AR 750-5 Maintenance Responsibilitiesand Shop Operation.

SR 55-720-1 Preparation for Oversea Move-ment of Units.

SR 55-720-2 Movement of Units Within Con-tinental United States.

SR 55-750-5 Procedures Governing Trans-portation by Air.

SR 320-5-1 Dictionary of United StatesArmy Terms.

SR 320-5-5 Dictionary of United StatesMilitary Terms for JointUsage.

SR 320-50-1 Authorized AbbreviationsSR 335-50-1 Morning ReportSR 335-50-2 Strength Accountability86 TAGCO 3642C

SR 355-20-1 Troop InformationSR 355-30-1 Troop EducationSR 525-45-1 Command ReportSR 605-105-5 Commissioned and Warrant

Officer Personnel Military Oc-cupational Specialties.

SR 615-25-15 Enlisted Personnel - MilitaryOccupational Specialties.

SR 725-10-2 Issue of Supplies and Equip-ment - Processing Requisi-tions.

SR 730-10-10 Oversea Supply-Oversea Requi-sitioning Agencies.

SR 735-150-1 Accounting for Lost, Damaged,or Destroyed Property.

SR 743-5-10 Shed and Open Storage of Sup-plies.

SR 746-30-5 Marking of Oversea SupplySR 750-205-10 Maintenance Inspections and

Reports, Quartermaster CorpsMateriel.

FM 5-10 Routes of CommunicationsFM 5-15 Field FortificationsFM 5-20 Camouflage, Basic PrinciplesFM 5-20A Camouflage of Individaals and

Infantry Weapons.FM 5-20B Camouflage of VehiclesFM 5-20C Camouflage of Bivouacs, Com-

mand Posts, Supply Points,and Medical Installations.

FM 5-20H Camouflage of Materials andManufacturing Techniques.

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FM 5-25 Explosives and DemolitionsFM 5-32 Land Mine WarfareFM 10-7 Quartermaster Organization

and Operation in Divisions.FM 10-10 Quartermaster Service in The-

ater of Operations.FM 10-11 Quartermaster Pack CompanyFM 10-13 Quartermaster Reference DataFM 10-14 Quartermaster Bakery Com-

pany, Mobile.FM 10-16 Quartermaster Laundry Com-

pany, Semimobile.FM 10-17 Quartermaster Organization and

Service in Army and Corps.FM 10-18 Quartermaster Salvage Com-

pany.FM 10-19 Quartermaster Subsistence Sup-

ply Company.FM 10-22 Quartermaster Clothing and

General Supplies Depot Com-pany.

FM 10-23 Quartermaster Reclamation andMaintenance Company, Semi-mobile.

FM 10-25 Quartermaster Bath Company,Semimobile.

FM 10-29 Quartermaster Graves Registra-tion Company.

FM 10-30 Quartermaster Subsistence De-pot Company.

FM 10-63 Handling of Deceased Person-nel in Theaters of Operations.

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FM 20-15 Tents and Tent PitchingFM 21-5 Military TrainingFM 21-8 Military Training AidsFM 21-10 Military SanitationFM 21-11 First Aid for SoldiersFM 21-13 The Soldier's GuideFM 21-15 Individual Clothing and Equip-

ment.FM 21-18 Foot MarchesFM 21-20 Physical TrainingFM 21-25 Elementary Map and Aerial

Photograph Reading.FM 21-30 Military SymbolsFM 21-40 Defense Against CBR AttackFM 21-41 Soldier's Manual for Defense

Against CBR Attack.FM 21-75 Combat Training of the Indi-

vidual Soldier and Patrolling.FM 23-5 U. S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1FM 23-7 Carbine, Caliber .30, M1, MlA1,

M2, and M3.FM 23-25 BayonetFM 23-30 Hand and Rifle GrenadesFM 23-32 Rocket LaunchersFM 23-35 Pistols and RevolversFM 23-41 Submachine Gun, Caliber .45,

M3 and M3A1.FM 24-18 Field Radio TechniquesFM 25-7 Pack TransportationFM 25-10 Motor Transportation, Opera-

tions.FM 26-5 Interior Guard Duty

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FM 30-30 Aircraft Recognition ManualFM 30-40 Recognition Pictorial Manual on

Armored Vehicles.FM 31-15 Operations Against Airborne

Attack, Guerilla Action, andInfiltration.

FM 31-20 Operations Against GuerillaForces.

FM 31-25 Desert OperationsFM 31-70 Basic Arctic ManualFM 55-6 Military Transportation Service

in Theater of Operations.FM 55-7 Transportation Service in the

Continental United States.FM 60-30 Amphibious Operations; Em-

barkation and Ship Loading.FM 70-10 Mountain OperationsFM 72-20 Jungle OperationsFM 100-5 Field Service Regulations-Op-

erations.FM 100-10 Field Service Regulations-Ad-

ministration.FM 101-5 Staff Officers-Staff Organiza-

tion and Procedure.FM 101-10 Staff Officers' Field Manual, Or-

ganization, Technical, andLogistical Data.

TM 3-205 The Gas MaskTM 3-220 DecontaminationTM 5-226 CarpentryTM 5-280 Construction in the Theater of

Operations.

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TM 5-315 Fire Protection by Troop Organ-izations in Theaters of Opera-tions.

TM 5-614 Packing and Crating; Repairsand Utilities.

TM 9-867 Maintenance and Care of HandTools.

TM 9-1900 Ammunition, GeneralTM 9-1940 Land MinesTM 9-1990 Small-Arms AmmunitionTM 9-2700 Principles of Automotive Ve-

. hicles.TM 9-2810 Tactical Motor Vehicle Inspec-

tions and Preventive Mainte-nance Services.

TM 9-2835 LubricationTM 10-250 Storage of Quartermaster Sup-

plies.TM 10-260 Quartermaster Salvage in the

Theater of Operations.TM 10-267 Repair of Clothing and TextilesTM 10-269 Repair of Canvas and WebbingTM 10-270 Repair of Quartermaster Items

of General Equipment.TM 10-275 Principles of Cold Weather

Clothing and Equipment.TM 10-402 Mess ManagementTM 10-405 The Army CookTM 10-412 RecipesTM 10-418 Meat Processing Ration IssueTM 10-466 Handling Petroleum Products

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TM 10-590 Hand, Measuring, and PowerTools.

TM 10-610 RefrigerationTM 10-633 Canvas Repair KitTM 10-701 Range, Field, M-1937TM 10-1619 Quartermaster Materials Han-

dling Equipment.TM 12-258 Records Administration; Filing

Procedure.TM 21-225 The Army Sports ProgramTM 21-300 Driver Selection and TrainingTM 21-305 Driver's ManualTM 31-200 Maintenance and Care of Pneu-

matic Tires and RubberTreads.

TM 38-230 Preservation, Packaging, andPacking of Military Suppliesand Equipment.

TM 38-403 Station Supply ProcedureTM 38-660 Preventive Maintenance for Ad-

ministrative Vehicles.TM 38-705 Army Shipping DocumentTM 57-210 Air Movement of Troops and

Equipment.TB QM 27 Demolition of Quartermaster

Supplies and Equipment.SB 38-5-3 List of Standard Lubricants,

Hydraulic Fluids, LiquidFuels and Preservative Mate-rials Used by the Departmentof the Army.

TC 1 (1952) Physical Training

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DA Pam 108-1 Index of Army Motion Pictures,Television Recordings, andFilmstrips.

DA Pam 310-1 Index to Administrative Publi-cations.

DA Pam 310-2 Index of Blank FormsDA Pam 310-3 Index of Training PublicationsDA Pam 310-4 Index of Technical Manuals,

Technical Regulations, Tech-nical Bulletins, LubricationOrders, and Modification WorkOrders.

ATP 10-222 Army Training Program forQuartermaster Service Com-pany.

ATT 10-3 Training Test for Quartermas-ter Service Company.

Manual for Courts - Martial,United States, 1951.

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APPENDIX II

EQUIPMENT DATA

TotalItems' Number Weight-* Weight *

EngineerAx, chopping, single-bit, 10 5.0 50.0

handled, 4-pound.Mattock, pick, handled, 5- 1 10.8 10.8

pound.Pick, railroad, handled, 7- 16 8.0 128.0

pound, point and chiselends.

Shovel, hand, general 18 5.0 90.0purpose, round point,open back, rolled shoul-der, tubular shark, sizeNo. 2, D-handle.

Sledge, blacksmith's, dou- 4 9.0 36.0ble-face, handled, 8-pound.

Tool set, carpenter No. 2, 1 28.0 28.0complete with tools.

OrdnanceBar, wrecking, gooseneck, 8 4.0 32.0

claw and pinch paint,¾ inch in diameter, 24inches long.

Chain, tow, 7/16-inch by 1 30.0 30.016-foot.

Gun, machine, caliber .50, 1 61.0 61.0Brg, M2, heavy-barrel.

Launcher, rocket, 3.5- 3 15.0 45.0inch, M20A1.

Mount, tripod machine- 1 144.0 144.0gun, caliber .50, M3.

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Weight'Items* Number Weight" Total

Puller, nail, 18-inch-long 1 4.6 4.6Strapping kit, steel strap- 1 100.0 100.0

ping, hand, % x 0.023in. strapping.

Tool set, armorer's__ 1 45.0 45.0Trailer, water tank, 1%- 1 2,280.0 2,280.0

ton, 2W.Truck-

Cargo, 2%-ton, 6x6, 1 12,465,0 12,465.0LWB.

Utility, '/-ton, 4x4, 1 2,665.0 2,665.0M38A1.

QuartermasterBag, canvas water, steril- 2 18.6 37.2

izing, porous, completewith suspension ropesand cover.

Bar, crow, wedge point, 8 22.0 176.056 inches.

Bucket, general-purpose, 2 6.0 12.0metal, galvanized,heavy-weight, withoutlip, 14-quart.

Can, corrugated, nesting,galvanized, with cov-er-

10-gallon 1 18.2 18.216-gallon __-_- __- 1 28.2 28.224-gallon ______- I1 32.1 32.132-gallon _____ 7 40.7 284.9

Can, gasoline, 5-gallon __ 5 11.0 55.0Can, water, 5-gallon___ - 11 12.0 132.0Case, filed office machine, 2 30.0 60.0

18%- by 13Y¾- by 17-inch.

Container, food, insulat- 6 31.0 186.0ed.

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Weight*Items Number Weight- Total

Desk, field--Empty, fiber, company 1 35.0 35.0M-1945 _ .-_________ I 95.0 95.0

File, paper-Clip board, 9- by 15%- 8 1.3 10.4

inch.Flag, guidon, bunting_ 1I 1.0 1.0Tent, kitchen, fly proof, 1 63.0 63.0

complete with pins andpoles.

Heater, immersion-type, 6 77.0 462.0for can, corrugated.

Lantern, gasoline, leaded- 2 6.8 13.6fuel.

Outfit, officer's mess ____ I 50.0 50.0Perforator, nonadjusta- 1 1.7 1.7

ble, two-hole.Rake, hand, garden, level, 4 3.3 13.2

14-tooth.Range, field-

A Pack __________-_ 1 50.0 50.0B Pack ___- _______ 3 310.0 930.0

Safe, field, combination 1 180.0 180.0lock.

Stapler, paper fastener, 1 1.2 1.2office-type, light-duty.

Stencil outfit, complete 1 2.2 2.2with figures and letters,h- and 1-inch.

Tent, command post, cornm- 1 255.0 255.0plete with pins andpoles.

Tube, flexible nozzle ____ 3 2.0 6.0Typewriter, nonportable, 2 74.0 148.0

11-inch carriage.

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TotalIttui' Number W.ightfu Weight--

SignalTelephone, set, TA 43/ 1 15.0 15.0

PT.

Total -_______._. 21,584.1

· Items of organizational equipment normally issued to and carriedby individuals. such as Individual weapons. gas masks, and goggles; andItems which are authorized only when speciceally directed by higherauthority, such a barber kit. decontminating t and tentstove, are not Included in thls computtion.

Weights include packaging and crating for ovenes shipment.

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APPENDIX III

USE OF MATERIALS-HANDLING EQUIPMENT

1. Motor-Driven Equipment

Materials-handling equipment, such as fork lifttrucks, tractor-trailer trains, straddle trucks, andcranes, organic to supported element, may be op-erated by trained personnel of the service com-pany. In their absence, the materials-handlingequipment will be operated by specially trainedpersonnel of the installation to which the servicecompany is attached, and the service troops willthen do such work as loading pallets and slings,transferring supplies from pallets to carriers, andstacking supplies. If it should become necessaryto engage in extensive warehousing operations,FM 10-22 and TM 10-250 should be consulted fortechnical information.

2. Conveyors

Gravity conveyors are widely used to move sup-plies from trucks to stacks, to load and unloadfreight cars, to sort supplies, and to move supplieswithin storage areas. The following informationis valuable in the use of these conveyors:

a. The gravity roller conveyor transports pack-ages over a series of rollers 12 or 18 inches longand 13/t or 21/2 inches in diameter. The roller con-

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veyor is issued in straight sections 10 feet longand in 900 curved sections.

b. Work crews should learn to set up conveyorlines quickly, easily, and rigidly. Standard sup-porting frames are helpful but not necessary.When standard frames are not available, the con-veyor line may be set on piles of solid woodenboxes, such as cases of canned goods.

c. The gravity-wheel conveyor is lighter andfaster than the roller conveyor but is not sosturdy. The conveyor has wheels on axle rods inplace of rollers. Sections are 121/2 inches wide by10 feet long, both curved and straight.

d. On long conveyor lines, it may not be possibleto set up the sections so that the packages moveby gravity. In such cases, men must be placedalong the line to push the packages along.

e. In unloading freight cars, conveyor sectionsmay be placed in the car as soon as the centralspace between the doors is cleared. The suppliesthen move out on the conveyor line. If pallets arebeing used, sections of conveyor may be placedflat on the floor and the loaded pallets pushed alongto the car door for removal by fork lift truck.Inverted sections of the gravity-wheel conveyormay be used as a dolly for loaded pallets.

3. Hand Trucks

Hand trucks are valuable for shifting big, awk-ward containers quickly and safely. A well-trained work detail with hand trucks can movelarge tonnages rapidly. Two-wheel hand trucks

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have capacities up to 600 pounds; four-wheelhand trucks up to 6,000 pounds. The followinginformation is helpful in the use of hand trucks:

a. When pushing a hand truck, the workmanshould stand erect and lean into the load.

b. When bulky supplies are being handled witha two-wheel truck, an extension may be impro-vised on the nose of the truck to increase thecarrying capacity.

c. When specialized items are being handledwith a four-wheel hand truck, the truck may beequipped with stakes, boxes, shelves, or specialracks.

d. When bagged goods are being loaded on ahand truck, the bags should be stacked carefully,flat side down. The nose of the two-wheel truckshould not be rammed under stacks of suppliesin paper bags, because the packages may bedamaged.

4. Improvised Equipment

When standard materials-handling equipmentis not available, improvised equipment may oftenserve as a satisfactory substitute.

a. When bulky items are being unloaded fromfreight cars or trucks, heavy timbers or logs maybe leaned against the carrier to provide a basefor rollers. Sections of pipe placed on the runnersmake excellent rollers.

b. Cylindrical items, such as drums, may beloaded by the use of runners and a length of rope.Heavy timbers or logs are dug into the ground

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and inclined against the carrier and the suppliesraised or lowered by means of a rope.

c. An improvised skid may be used to lowerbulky or heavy packages from trucks to theground. The packages should be eased onto theskid and the speed carefully checked until theyreach the ground.

d. Chutes and slides may be built for use whensupplies are being moved from a higher to alower level. They are frequently used when rail-road cars must be unloaded from embankments.When heavy material is being unloaded, a rampmay be used to support the chute.

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INDEX

Paragraphs Page

Air movement _______----________-____ 48 81Allocation, basis _-_____..._...._ 6 6Ammunition:

Handling -__.._______ 30 61Loading ................ .23b(1) 47

Armorer, duties _-_-_-_li__t_________ 11f 15Assignment and attachment .-. ....... 5 5

Baled goods loading __________. __ 23b(2) 47Barrels and drums loading _________..___ 23b(3) 47Boxcar to truck transfer _... ... 23c 47

Cadre training ..------- _-__-_____.__ _ 15 23Camouflage .-..._ ____________.-_____ 40 69Capabilities _-_____......._____ .. .. 4 4Carrying techniques _…_______ - 22 41Clothing handling _____…_.__________ 28 56Command report ___-8________.____ 37 67Company administrative clerk, duties....... lg 15Company commander, responsibilities ----- 11a 13Construction ..................._.._. 33 66Conveyors . .-. .....______ .__._ 2, 98

app. IIICooks, duties ___lie____._________.___ 11e 15

Defense plan . .- 8....____ .___. 39 69Demolition _…___.__-___ _._____--_ 41 70Depot operations . . ......___...________. 21b 39

Equipment:Data -................... app. IIHandling . …..________ -_____. 28 56Improvised _.____________________ 4, 98

app. IIIOrganizational . . ...... $...... 8 8

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PargOraphs Page

Filling cans and drums __.......... __-- 29a 57Fire protection _ __________.______ 43 71First sergeant, duties __ ___-__._ .llb 13Forms for control of personnel .- . ... _ 18c 28

General construction _ -.. ... ..... 33 66General supplies handling - ___ 28 56Graves registration operations … . . .... 21e 40Guard duty _.-...___.__ ______ 13b(1) 20

Hand trucks ____- ________.--------- 3, 99app. III

Highway regulations . .-.._._._____ 46e 75

Icing refrigerator cars_ ........_. .... 31 63Improvised equipment _-_____....__. 4, 100

app. IIIIndividual training -................ 13 19

Labor:Requisitioning _____________-_______ 18 26Supply ___-_-________-__ ________ 18 26

Laborers, duties _…___________._______- 9e 10Lifting techniques ---______-____ _______ 22 41Loading:

Railroad ears …..________.________ 24 48Trucks ______.__________-________ 23 43

Locator board .-. . ...... ..___._____ 19 31

Maintenance:Field and depot .-__________.______ b8(3) 9Operations . . .................... 21d 40Organizational _-S_____.________ 8b(2) 8Records ________-_____________ 8d 9Responsibility ____ _______ -_______- 8b(1) 8

March, types .------_______-____ _______ 4 6g 76Materials-handling equipment .-----------app. III 98Mess steward, duties_ _._.___________..lie 13Mission…8 .. ..................... 3 4Motor movement _----------__... 46 73

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Paraor..ph PagMovement:

Air _____________-_______ __ 48 81Motor _________________________ 46 73Orders _________________________. _ 44 72Plans __-_______________________ 45 73Rail -__.._______________ . 47 79Water ________________________ 49 83

Noncommissioned officer training_ … .______ 12c(3) 17

On-the-job training ___________-________ 13c (3) 20Operations:

Theater of operations _________-___ 21 38Zone of interior ____________________ 20 38

Organization, company _______-________ 7 7Organizational equipment ____-______ 8 8

Pack transportation ______8..______ 35 67Palletizing ____________________________ 266 54Parts and tools _______________________ 8 9Personnel administrative clerk, duties ---- 11h 16Petroleum products handling ________ .._ 29 57Petroleum supply operations _____________ 21c 40Platoon leader, duties ________-__________ 10a 11Platoon sergeant, duties ._______________ 10b 12Port of debarkation operations_ ____ _____ 21a 38Purpose .-.____________.______ 1 4

Rail movement _________________________ 47 79Railroad car loading_ ___________-______ 24 48Reconnaissance …_-_____________________ 16 25Records and reports:

Command report _______-_____ ______ 87 67Unit history ________________.… ______ 38 67

References ______.____________..______ app. I 85Refrigerator car icing __________________ 31 63Requisitioning labor _____ -_.____..______ 18 26Road buildings and repair ________-___ __ 32 65

Sacked goods loading ________..____ 23b(4) 47Safeguarding military installations and

supplies. 42 70

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PFOsmn.O Pago

Safety precautions, petroleum products___ 29c 59Scope _____…_________-________________ 2 4Section leader, duties… .................. 9a 10Site selection …___._______________.____ 17 25Sorting supplies __.----_________________ 25 50Stacking supplies .-----__. __....... ____ _ 26 52Stevedoring __________--___________- _ 13b(2) 20Subsistence handling __________…-________ 27 55Supply economy ___.--- ___________- ___- 12c(1) 18Supply of labor- .-..................... 18 26Supply point operations_ ______ ____ 21b 40Supply sergeant, duties -________________ 1id 14

Tent pitching _____-___________.________ 34 66Training:

Cadre ...______.________._____ _ 15 23Emphasis _____.--- ______-_________ 12c 18Individual ___________________-____ 13 19Objectives .------------------------ 12b 17On-the-job -------__________________ 13c(3) 21Refresher -------------------------- 13c(1) 20Responsibility __…-____-- ___---- 12a 17Secondary duty .--..._______________ 13c(2) 21Unit -.-_________________-_________ 14 21

Truck loading ___-_..______._____- . 23 43

Unit:History _............._�_…...... 38 67Training .-...................... 14 21

Water movement . . ................. 49 83

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[AG 800.7 (2 SeD 65)]

By Order of Wilber M. Brucker, Secretary of theArmy:

MAXWELL D. TAYLOR,General, United States Army,

Official: Chief of Staff.JOHN A. KLEIN,

Major General, United States Army,The Adjutant General.

DISTRIBUTION:

Active Army:

CNGB (1) QM Gp (2)Tee Svc, DA (2) except QM Bn (5)

OQMG (10) QM Co (2) except TOEQM Bd (2) 10-67R, 10-536R (3)Hq CONARC (10) IJSMA (2)OS Maj Comd (5) Gen & Br Svc Sch (2)OS Base Comd (3) except QM Sch (100)Log Comd (1) PMST (2)MDW (2) QM Sec,Gen Depots (2)Armies (5) QM Depots (2)Corps (2) Mil Dist (2)Div (2)

NG: State AG (6); Units--same as Active Army ex-cept allowance is one copy to each unit.

USAR: Same as Active Army except allowance is onecopy to each unit.

For explanation of abbreviations used, see SR 320-50-1.

r U. S. Government Printing Office: 1956-360530

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