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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL 
SERVICE 
AND 
MEDICAL COMPANIES 
INFANTRY REGIMENT 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
SEPTEMBER 1949 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL 
. FM 7-30 
This manual supersedes FM 7-30, 1 June 1944. 
SERVICE 
AND 
MEDICAL COMPANIES 
INFANTRY REGIMENT 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
SEPTEMBER 1949 
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United! States Government Printing Office 
Washington : 1949 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
Washington 25, D.C., 2 September 1949 
EM 7-30, Service and Medical Companies, Infantry 
Regiment, is published for the information and guidance 
of all concerned. 
[AG 300.7 (13 Jun 49)] 
By order of the Secretary of the Army ; 
Official: J. LAWTON COLLINS 
Chief of Staff, United States Army 
EDWARD F. WITSELL 
Major General 
The Adjutant General 
Distribution : 
Tech Sv (2); Arm &Sv Bd (1) ; OS Maj Comd 
(2); Base Comd (2); MDW (2); A (ZI) 
(20), (Overseas) (5) ; CHQ (2) ; D (2) ex- 
cept 17 (10) ; B (2); R 7, 71 (10) ; Bn 7, 71 
(5); C 7, 71 (2); USMA (50); Sch (10) 
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310-90-1. IP*^ CONTENTS 
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Page 
PART ONE. SUPPLY, MAINTENANCE, AND 
EVACUATION. 
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1-11 1 
2. CLASS I SUPPLY 12-19 15 
3. CLASS II AND IV SUPPLY 20-26 31 
4. CLASS 111 SUPPLY 27-31 37 
5. CLASS V SUPPLY 32-36 41 
6. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 37-45 49 
7. REPAIR AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.. 46-52 56 
8. PLANS, ORDERS, AND REPORTS.. 53-60 62 
PART TWO. SERVICE COMPANY, INFANTRY 
REGIMENT. 
CHAPTER 9. ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF 
SERVICE COMPANY PERSONNEL. 
Section I. Introduction 61-63 69 
11. Regimental administration platoon 64-67 73 
111. Regimental service platoon 68-75 76 
IV. Regimental train 76-77 79 
CHAPTER 10. COMBAT SUPPORT, SERVICE 
COMPANY. 
Section I. Introduction 78-79 83 
11. Operation of the service company 
combat support system 80-87 83 
111. Operation of the battalion combat 
support system 88-95 93 
IV. Operation of company supply 
systems 96-103 98 
V. Security for combat support 104—106 106 
VI. Combat support during operations. 107-116 110 
VII. Special operations 117-123 123 PART THREE. MEDICAL COMPANY. INFANTRY 
Paragraphs 
Page 
REGIMENT. 
CHAPTER 11. ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF 
MEDICALCOMPANYPERSONNEL. 
Section I. Introduction 124 133 
11. Company headquarters 125 133 
111. Collecting platoon 126-129 135 
IV. Battalion medical platoon 130-134 137 
CHAPTER 12. COMBAT SUPPORT, MEDICAL 
COMPANY. 
Section I. Medical service and supply 135-137 141 
11. Battalion aid station 138-141 142 
111. Collecting station 142-146 145 
IV. Litter bearer and ambulance sec- 
tions •. 147 150 
V. Company headquarters 148-150 151 
VI. Medical service during specific 
operations 151-160 152 
VII. Communications, administration, 
. and other activities 161-167 161 
PART FOUR. 
SERVICE AND MEDICAL COM- 
PANIES, AIRBORNE INFANTRY 
REGIMENT. 
CHAPTER 13, 
ORGANIZATION. DUTIES. AND 
OPERATIONS OF THE AIRBORNE 
SERVICE COMPANY 168-170 167 
14. ORGANIZATION, DUTIES, AND 
OPERATIONS OF THE AIRBORNE 
MEDICAL COMPANY 180-185 173 
APPENDIX I. REFERENCES 177 
11. TRAINING 181 
INDEX 212 RESTRICTED 
This manual supersedes FM 7-30, 1 June 1944. 
PART ONE 
SUPPLY, MAINTENANCE, 
AND EVACUATION 
CHAPTER 1 
INTRODUCTION 
1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE, This manual tells 
how to supply and maintain the infantry and airborne 
infantry regiments. For additional details see the texts 
listed in appendix 11, and current tables of Organiza- 
tion and Equipment for infantry and airborne infantry 
units. 
2. EXPLANATION OF TERMS, a. Administra- 
tive orders cover the supply, maintenance, evacuation, 
transportation, and other administrative details of op- 
erations. Administrative instructions are included in 
operation orders or issued separately as administrative 
orders. Division administrative orders are either com- 
plete or fragmentary and are usually written. Regimen- 
tal administrative orders are written or oral, and may 
be either complete or fragmentary. 
b. Combat support is the assistance the regimental 
service or medical company gives tactical units during 
combat. This support includes— 
(l) Providing units with supplies of all types. 
1 (2) Maintaining vehicles, arms, and other equip- 
ment. 
(3) Providing transportation for troops and sup- 
plies. 
(4) Providing medical service for sick and 
wounded. 
(5) Providing such other services as mail, special 
equipment, clothing exchange, salvage, and 
repair. 
c. Release point, used in reference to vehicle control, 
is a location where the control of a vehicle or group of 
vehicles passes from one unit to another. For example; 
a regimental release point is the place where control of 
kitchen trucks or other vehicles shifts from the regiment 
to the battalion. A release point should be easily de- 
scribed and recognized, located on or near a road or 
trail, and in rear of the place where routes diverge to 
the various elements. 
d. Requirements are quantities of supplies needed to 
equip, supply, maintain, and sustain a military unit for 
a specific period. 
e. Supplies are issued by either supply point distribu- 
tion or unit distribution. In supply point distribution 
the using unit picks up its supplies at a higher echelon 
supply point, and hauls them to its own area. For ex- 
ample, the regiment picks up rations at the division 
class I supply point and hauls them to the regimental 
class I supply point. Supply point distribution is the 
method most commonly used by the infantry division 
in supplying its subordinate units. In unit distribution 
supplies are delivered to the using unit. For example, 
the division quartermaster company may deliver rations 
to the regimental class I supply point. 
2 f. Supplies for airborne operations are divided into 
echelons. These echelons are accompanying supplies, 
unit air supply, and replenishment supply. This ar- 
rangement provides continuing supply during the pro- 
gressive phases of establishing an airhead. 
g. Accompanying supplies are carried by units into 
an airhead and include all classes of supplies. 
h. Unit air supply is delivered to assault airborne 
forces by free drop, parachute, glider, or powered air- 
craft. This includes supplies delivered direct to units 
in the airhead after assault landings have been made, 
but before adequate replenishment supplies are available. 
i. Replenishment supplies are transported to an air- 
head for delivery to corps or army supply points in the 
maintenance area. Replenishment supplies are distrib- 
uted to units by normal ground distribution methods. 
3. MISSION OF SUPPLY MAINTENANCE, 
AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL, a. Regimental 
supply personnel secure supplies and deliver them to 
units and individuals. In doing this work the regimen- 
tal supply personnel— 
(l) Provide supplies to initiate combat. 
(2) Replenish supplies. 
(3) Deliver supplies to forward elements during 
all phases of combat. 
b. Regimental maintenance personnel keep vehicles 
and other equipment of the regiment in a serviceable 
condition. They make repairs within the limitations of 
time, tools and spare parts, technical training, and the 
tactical situation. 
c. Regimental medical personnel provide medical 
service to the regiment. 
3 4. SUPPLY PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES. 
a. Supply principles. Principles of supply operations 
apply to all conditions of combat. However, the appli- 
cation of any one supply principle may vary as the 
situation changes. Supply procedures conform to the 
following principles: 
(1) Supply is a command responsibility. A com- 
mander may charge certain of his officers 
with supply functions, but the commander 
alone is responsible for supplying his unit. 
(2) Supply and tactics have an inseparable alli- 
ance. The tactical plan and the supply plan 
are prepared in close coordination. The tacti- 
cal plan must be one which can be adequately 
supplied, and the supply plan must support 
the tactical plan. A well conceived tactical plan 
is likely to fail unless it is supported by a 
sound supply plan. 
(3) Supply plans should be simple and continuous. 
The simple plan is usually the best plan. Con- 
tinuity of supply requires a constant study of 
future needs and timely delivery of required 
supplies. 
(4) Supply plans should have flexibility and pro- 
vide for mobility to meet rapidly changing 
situations. Flexibility is attained by decentral- 
izing operations and control, and by carefully 
locating installations. Mobility is attained by 
distributing supplies both laterally and in 
depth, keeping supply vehicles loaded, and 
having supply installations prepared to move. 
(5) The impetus of supply is from the rear to- 
ward the point of consumption. Each element 
4 iii the supply chain pushes supplies forward to 
or within reach of the elements in front, and 
each commander is responsible for making 
his requirements known to his commander. 
(These requirements are forwarded in suffi- 
cient time to permit supplies to be furnished 
by normal methods. This includes time for 
making necessary arrangements to draw and 
distribute supplies.) 
(6) Adequate supplies are provided without creat- 
ing an immobilizing excess. Combat separates 
units and individuals from their source of 
supply. This frequently requires units and 
individuals to be self-sustaining. To meet 
these conditions, supply needs are anticipated 
and reserves are carried on individuals and 
vehicles. However, an increase in the amount 
of supplies carried reduces mobility. The solu- 
tion that gives reasonable certainty of supply 
yet retains tactical mobility is adopted. Effec- 
tive application of supply discipline aids mo- 
bility by decreasing the quantity of supplies 
needed to keep the unit in operating condition. 
(7) Combat elements are relieved of all but essen- 
tial administrative details. Whenever prac- 
ticable, supply officers anticipate requirements 
and furnish supplies without a written re- 
quest. Supply personnel prepare supply forms 
and maintain regimental supply records. 
(8) Supplies and transportation are conserved. 
Supplies are safeguarded to prevent loss, pil- 
ferage, and waste. Transportation and equip- 
ment are conserved for essential tasks. 
5 b. Normal Supply Procedures. 
(1) Equipment and supplies to be carried by in- 
dividuals and units are listed in Tables of Or- 
ganization and Equipment, and in the direc- 
tives from commanders. As supplies are 
expended, they are replenished with replace- 
ment supplies obtained from higher echelon 
supply points by regimental supply agencies. 
(2) Supply requisitions follow command chan- 
nels. Units submit informal requests through 
their unit supply officers to the regimental 
S-4, who consolidates where necessary, pre- 
pares requisitions, and forwards them to the 
appropriate division supply agency. The 
requisitions are normally consolidated at divi- 
sion and forwarded to army supply agencies. 
However, in some cases division agencies may 
forward requisitions without consolidation. 
(3) Supplies are made available to units at army 
supply points and may be drawn either in 
bulk for the entire division, or direct by the 
units. Supplies drawn in bulk are transported 
by division agencies to the division supply 
points, where they are issued to units. 
(4) The division supply agency makes necessary 
arrangements with army supply agencies for 
those units which are to draw supplies direct 
at the army supply points. Regiments are then 
notified when and where the supplies will be 
issued. The regiment picks up its supplies at 
the issuing point and hauls them to the regi- 
mental supply points, where they are issued 
6 CLASS I 
BEEF 
WATER 
BEANS 
BREAD 
CLASS 11 
WEAPONS 
CLOTHING 
RADIO 
VEHICLES 
CLASS 111 - 
GREASE 
OIL 
GASOLINE 
CLASS IV 
BARBED WIRE 
ASSAULT BOAT 
SCREW^ 
PICKETS 
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GRENADE 
90-MM 
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AMMUNITION 
ANTITANK 
MINE 
Figure 1. Supplies are grouped into five classes. 
7 to the requesting units either through battalion 
or company supply points. 
(5) To simplify supply procedure supplies are 
divided into five numbered classes as shown 
in figure 1. Each of the supply classes, and 
the requisitioning and delivery methods, are 
discussed in other chapters. 
5. MAINTENANCE PRINCIPLES AND PRO- 
CEDURES. a. Maintenance procedures are gov- 
erned by the following principles: 
(1) The commander of any unit is responsible for 
the maintenance of his equipment. 
(2) Preventive maintenance is essential. This 
saves time and reduces the load on supply 
and transportation systems, 
(3) Equipment repairs are performed as far for- 
ward as practicable. The exact repair location 
depends upon the tactical situation, spare parts 
and tools available, capabilities of personnel, 
and available time. 
(4) The unit commander is responsible that an 
adequate supply of spare parts, assemblies, 
and tools is made available to maintenance 
personnel. 
b. Maintenance activities are classified as organiza- 
tional maintenance, field maintenance, or base main- 
tenance. The details of maintenance procedures are 
discussed in chapter 6. 
c. Maintenance includes systematic servicing, in- 
specting, reporting of defects, teaching of care and use, 
and repairing of all items of equipment. Each indi- 
vidual maintains his own equipment. Commanders 
8 make inspections and see that equipment is properly 
maintained. After equipment has been repaired by a 
higher echelon than the using unit, it is either returned 
to the unit from which it was received or it is turned 
over to supply agencies for reissue. 
6. MEDICAL SERVICE PRINCIPLES AND 
PROCEDURES. Within the regiment, medical service 
is provided by the regimental medical company 
and follows a simple systematic procedure. Company 
aid men are attached to companies to provide emer- 
gency medical treatment. Within the battalion, litter 
bearers or supporting ambulances evacuate sick or 
wounded to the battalion aid station. The regimental 
collecting platoon evacuates sick or wounded from the 
battalion aid stations to the regimental collecting 
station. 
7. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES, a. The 
regimental commander is responsible for the supply, 
maintenance, medical service, and transportation of his 
command. He is assisted by the regimental supply officer, 
officers assigned to the service company, and officers 
assigned to the medical company. 
b. The regimental supply officer (S-4) coordinates 
and’ supervises the regimental supply, maintenance, 
evacuation, and transportation operations. He is the 
regimental commander’s principal staff officer for these 
functions. The S-4’s operations support the tactical 
plan and are based upon the orders of higher head- 
quarters. 
c. The S-4’s duties require his close cooperation with 
other staff sections of the regiment. He also coordi- 
9 nates with the unit commanders, the service company, 
the division G-4, and all supply establishments. 
d. The supply office personnel usually work at the 
regimental train bivouac. The S-4 maintains an office 
at the regimental command post but goes wherever his 
presence is needed. He visits front-line battalions to 
keep abreast of changing supply requirements. 
e. The service company commander is the regimental 
S-4’s agent in supply operations. He supervises the re- 
ceipt and distribution of all supplies except class V 
supplies and medical items. He commands the regimen- 
tal train bivouac. 
f. The regimental munitions officer is the principal 
assistant to the S-4 in handling class V items. The 
munitions officer has several functions— 
(1) He procures ammunition and other class V 
items. 
(2) He establishes and operates regimental am- 
munition supply points. 
(3) He distributes ammunition to battalions and 
other combat units. 
(4) He prepares ammunition records and reports. 
(5) He commands the transportation under regi- 
mental control being used to obtain ammuni- 
tion from rearward supply points. 
g. The regimental motor transport officer commands 
the regimental service platoon of service company. 
This platoon secures and delivers supplies and performs 
organizational maintenance on regimental vehicles. 
h. The regimental surgeon commands the regimental 
medical company. He is also responsible for the medi- 
cal supply of the regiment. The medical company pro- vides treatment and evacuation for the sick and 
wounded. 
i. The regimental food service supervisor commands 
the food service group. He assists the regimental com- 
mander by supervising the preparation and serving of 
food. 
j. The regimental graves registration officer com- 
mands the graves registration section. He is responsible 
to the regimental commander for the proper evacuation 
of the dead. He works under the supervision of the 
regimental S-l, but he coordinates with the S-4 for 
transportation, supplies, and the operation of evacua- 
tion points. 
k. The personnel officer directs the operation of the 
personnel section. He works under the supervision of 
the S-l. 
8. BATTALION SUPPLY RESPONSIBILITIES. 
a. The battalion commander is responsible for the 
supply, maintenance, medical service, and transportation 
of his battalion. His principal staff assistant for these 
functions is the battalion S-4. The S-4 keeps in close 
touch with the tactical situation, and he coordinates his 
activities with those of other battalion staff officers. He 
keeps his command informed on S-4 matters. 
b. The battalion motor transport officer is a member 
of the battalion headquarters company. His duties are 
similar to those of the regimental motor transport offi- 
cer. He assists the battalion S-4 in supervising the 
movement of ammunition or other supplies. Company 
transportation and any vehicles from the regimental 
train which may be under battalion control are used 
for hauling. The motor transport officer also super- 
11 vises and coordinates battalion organizational main- 
tenance activities. 
c. The battalion pioneer and ammunition platoon 
leader commands the pioneer and ammunition platoon 
of the battalion headquarters company. He uses his 
platoon in ammunition supply and pioneer tasks. This 
includes simple field engineering tasks which do not 
require extensive technical training or special engineer 
equipment. As battalion munitions officer, he works 
closely with the battalion S-4. 
d. The battalion surgeon commands the battalion 
medical platoon. He uses the platoon to treat and evacu- 
ate the sick and wounded. 
9. COMPANY SUPPLY RESPONSIBILITIES. 
The company commander is responsible for the supply 
and administration of the company and any attached 
elements. He makes timely requests for supplies and dis- 
tributes them. The company commander is assisted in 
these duties by the second-in-command, the first ser- 
geant, the mess steward, the supply sergeant, and the 
transportation noncommissioned officer. 
10. PLATOON SUPPLY RESPONSIBILITIES. 
The platoon leader is responsible for the supply of his 
platoon. He inspects the platoon to see that it is com- 
pletely equipped. Any shortages are replaced before 
the platoon is committed to combat. In combat he sees 
that the platoon is fed, ammunition is replenished, and 
any shortages of arms or equipment are reported to the 
company commander. He checks on the timely delivery 
of replacement items. 
12 11. SUPPLY DISCIPLINE. Supply discipline is 
the constant care, preservation, and conservation of all 
supplies and equipment. 
a. Good supply discipline promotes combat efficiency. 
It includes proper maintenance, battlefield salvage, ve- 
hicle recovery, evacuation of captured materiel, preven- 
tion of hoarding, and the indoctrination of all personnel 
with the importance of supply. 
b. Supply discipline is attained through training and 
enforcement by the officers and noncommissioned offi- 
cers of the unit. Training stresses the proper use and 
care of food, clothing, weapons, fuel, motor vehicles, 
and other equipment. 
c. Front-line units in combat evacuate damaged 
equipment and captured materiel, or report its location 
to a higher headquarters. Individuals are not permitted 
to throw away equipment, use transportation unneces- 
sarily, or handle supplies carelessly. Commanders facili- 
tate supply discipline by carefully considering supply 
requirements before requisitioning individual equip- 
ment. 
13 type: a 
FRESH 
MEAT 
BAKED 
BREAD 
FRESH 
VEGETABLES 
WATER 
FRESH 
FRUIT 
TYPE B 
CANNED 
MEATS 
FIELD 
BREAD 
CANNED 
FRUITS 
DRIED 
VEGETABLES 
WATER 
SMALL DETACHMENT 
RATION. FIVE-IN-ONE 
WATER 
INDIVIDUAL 
CANNED OR PACKAGED MEALS 
WATER 
SURVIVAL 
EMERGENCY USE 
WATER PURIFICATION 
TABLETS 
Figure 2. Typical class I items. 
14 CHAPTER 2 
CLASS I SUPPLY 
12. GENERAL, a. Class I supplies are items con- 
sumed at an approximately uniform daily rate irrespec- 
tive of combat operations or terrain, and which do not 
have to be adapted to meet individual requirements. 
Rations and water are the principal class I items. (See 
fig. 2.) 
b, A ration is the allowance of food for one person 
for one day. Ration components and substitutes are de- 
termined by the Department of the Army. They are 
procured and issued by the Quartermaster Corps. 
c. Rations and food packets for field use are identi- 
fied as follows: 
(1) Ration, field, type A is the basic field ration. 
It contains a maximum number of perishable 
foods including fresh fruits, meat, and vege- 
tables. Type A is used whenever and wher- 
ever circumstances permit. 
(2) Ration, operational, type B corresponds as 
nearly as practicable to the type A. However, 
such nonperishables as canned or dried fruits 
and vegetables and canned meats are substi- 
tuted for the perishable items. Type B pro- 
vides an adequate diet over a long period of 
time. It is designed for use when perishables 
cannot be provided and where kitchens are 
available. 
15 (3) Ration, five-in-one, consists of precooked or 
prepared food which may be eaten either hot 
or cold. This ration is designed for small 
group feeding, but it may be used to a limited 
extent for organizational feeding. The five- 
in-one ration is used when it is not practicable 
to feed the type A or type B, and where the 
individual ration is not mandatory. 
(4) Ration, individual, combat, consists of pack- 
aged precooked or prepared .foods which may 
be eaten either hot or cold. This ration pro- 
vides food when cooking facilities are not 
available. The individual ration may be used 
for periods from a few days to an extreme of 
.three weeks. 
(5) Food packet, individual, assault, consists of 
precooked or prepared foods which may be 
eaten hot or cold. This packet provides food 
for the initial assault phase of combat. It is 
packaged for individual carry, and is seldom 
used for more than one day. 
(6) Food packet, individual, survival, consists of 
precooked or prepared foods especially de- 
signed for survival. It has a minimum bulk 
and weight and is packaged and enclosed for 
convenient carrying. This packet is issued to 
all personnel for emergency use only. 
(7) The sundries pack is issued as a supplement 
to the field ration, either type A or B. It con- 
tains items essential to the health and morale 
of the troops, including toilet articles, tobacco, 
and candy. The sundries pack is issued when 
16 army exchange or similar sales facilities are 
not available. 
(8) Special items packs are issued to hospitals and 
aid stations for medical patients. Fruit juices, 
soups, and beverages, which provide special 
nourishment, are included. 
d. In combat, troops are fed hot meals whenever pos- 
sible. Hot meals increase morale and contribute directly 
to successful combat action. 
13. PROCUREMENT OF RATIONS, a. The 
quantity and type of rations to be carried by indi- 
viduals, units, and on unit trains is stated in division or 
other orders. Divisions, replenish prescribed loads from 
army class I supply points. In most situations units 
draw rations daily and follow a relatively standard pro- 
cedure in distributing them to the troops (see fig. 3). 
b. A ration cycle is the twenty-four-hour period dur- 
ing which the ration is consumed. Usually the regiment 
draws a ration during one cycle for consumption during 
the following cycle. Although this cycle may begin with 
any meal, it is preferable for it to begin with supper. 
This permits the breakdown and sorting of the rations 
during daylight hours. 
c. The regimental ration requisition is based on 
strength reports submitted by units to the regimental 
S-l. It also includes informal requests for particular 
types of rations made by companies and battalions 
through their supply agents. 
d. The regimental supply officer prepares a daily con- 
solidated request for the quantity and types of rations 
required by the regiment. This request is submitted to 
the division quartermaster. Division supply agencies 
17 ALTERNATE METHOD. REGIMENT PICKS UP AT ARMY SUPPLY POINT 
Figure 3. Ration hrocurement. 
PROCUREMENT 
REQUISITION 
18 consolidate the daily requests into a consolidated divi- 
sion daily ration request. This is forwarded daily to the 
army quartermaster, who operates the class I supply 
point supporting the division. 
e. When the division is operating a class I supply 
point, the division quartermaster sends transportation 
to the army supply point. This transportation picks up 
bulk rations on a schedule, and returns them to the di- 
vision area. The division quartermaster breaks the ra- 
tions down into unit lots at the division supply point. 
Rations are then issued to regiments in accordance with 
the administrative order time schedule. 
f. When the division has not established a class I sup- 
ply point, the regiment draws its rations direct from 
the army supply point in accordance with arrangements 
made by division agencies. 
14. RATION DISTRIBUTION, a. Rations are dis- 
tributed to regimental units through the regimental 
class I supply point. This installation usually is estab- 
lished in the regimental train bivouac. It is the place 
where the service company receiving and distributing 
group unloads and sorts the rations. 
b. The amounts of the ration items due a company 
are- determined by multiplying the strength of that com- 
pany, including personnel attached for rations, by the 
allowance per man per item. A sample form for a 
breakdown of rations is shown in figure 4. After these 
amounts have been determined the various items are 
weighed or counted and divided into company lots. To 
avoid confusion and to equalize overages or shortages, 
the ration breakdown is completed before distribution, 
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■#*ltems short or over in issues are apportioned equitably between 
units over a period of time. 
Figure 4. Suggested form for ration breakdown. 
20 and should be supervised by an officer. The receiving 
and distributing group keeps records of actual issues 
to units. 
c. At the regimental class I supply point, company 
mess personnel receive the rations and transport them 
to the kitchen locations. If the kitchens are located near 
the regimental class I supply point, the rations are hand 
carried. 
15. COMPANY KITCHENS, a. Location. Kitchens 
may be held under regimental control, or released to 
battalion or company control. They may be located in 
the regimental train bivouac area, at battalion kitchen 
locations, or at company mess locations. (See fig. 5.) 
Kitchens are located as close as conditions permit to 
the troops they are serving. Their locations are selected 
by the regimental or battalion S-4. The following fac- 
tors are considered in locating kitchens: 
(1) The tactical situation. 
(2) The area over which the regiment is deployed. 
(3) Natural cover and concealment which is avail- 
able in forward areas. 
(4) The road net. 
(5) The feasibility of delivering rations close to 
forward troops with vehicles. 
(6) Enemy observation and fire. 
(7) The type of ration in use. 
b. Preparation of food. 
(1) Rations are divided into meal lots at the kit- 
chen locations. The food is prepared under the 
company mess steward’s supervision. Food is 
either served at the kitchen location or is 
21 Figure 5. Distribution and preparation of rations. 
placed in hot food containers for delivery to 
forward positions. 
(2) Kitchen trucks sometimes go forward with 
three meals and serve all three before return- 
ing. The supper meal is prepared at the kitchen 
location—breakfast and dinner are prepared at 
the company mess area or some other conven- 
22 ient forward location. When cooked meals 
cannot be delivered forward by kitchen trucks 
or lighter vehicles, members of the company 
mess detail may move forward close behind 
their units with the necessary equipment to 
heat canned rations and prepare hot drinks for 
the front-line troops. 
(3) Infantry units are provided with one-burner 
cooking outfits. These are designed for indi- 
vidual or small group use when it is not other- 
wise practical to provide hot food. 
16. HOW FOOD IS DELIVERED TO TROOPS. 
a. The situation dictates whether food and water are 
delivered forward from the kitchen location during day- 
light or darkness. Food and water are usually trans- 
ported to die troop locations by kitchen trucks or by 
lighter company vehicles. In rough terrain pack animals 
or hand-carry is used. When available, civilian porters 
are used for hand-carry, thereby conserving the fighting 
strength of the units. (See fig. 6.) 
b. When kitchens are located in the regimental train 
bivouac, the regimental supply officer is responsible for 
the delivery of food. He issues the necessary instruc- 
tions, supervises the loading of food and water, and 
controls the movement. He dispatches the vehicles for- 
ward to the regimental release point in time to accom- 
plish the feeding plans. The battalion S-4 arranges for 
company guides to meet the vehicles at the release point. 
The guides conduct the vehicles forward to the com- 
pany mess locations. When feeding is over, the vehicles 
return to the regimental release point, where the regi- 
mental S—4 or his representative assumes control and 
23 Figure 6. Food and water are delivered from the kitchen 
locations to the troops. 
guides the vehicles back to the regimental train bivouac. 
Meals are delivered to separate companies by a similar 
procedure. 
c. When kitchens are located in battalion kitchen 
areas, the battalion S-4 issues instructions for deliver- 
ing food and water. He follows the same procedure as 
the regimental S-4. Guides from the companies meet 
24 venicles at the kitchen location and conduct them to and 
from the company mess locations. Meals are delivered 
to separate companies in a similar manner. 
d. There are several ways of delivering food and 
water to attached or supporting elements. The method 
used depends upon the tactical disposition, the terrain, 
the distance from parent units, and the probable dura- 
tion of the attachment or support. 
e. Elements of heavy weapons companies, when em- 
ployed in support of a rifle company, are usually fed by 
their parent company. Sometimes difficult terrain or the 
distance from the parent kitchen makes this inadvisable. 
The ration is then drawn and prepared by the parent 
company and delivered in containers to the kitchen of 
the supported company. The food is carried forward on 
rifle company transportation. Mess personnel from the 
parent company go forward with the food if transpor- 
tation is adequate. 
f. Elements of the battalion attached to other com- 
panies for short periods are fed like the heavy weapons 
company. This avoids confusion in ration breakdown or 
distribution. Some elements may be attached to other 
companies for a definite and prolonged period. These 
elements are fed by mess personnel of the company to 
which they are attached. 
g. Elements of the tank company or heavy mortar 
company may be attached to supporting battalions. How 
long these elements are to be employed is difficult to 
predict and it often changes after rations have been 
distributed. As a routine procedure, the parent com- 
pany usually draws, prepares, and delivers food for its 
own elements. When necessary heavy weapons company 
methods of feeding are used. 
25 h. Some elements and men (medical platoons and aid 
men) are attached to other units on a relatively per- 
manent basis. These persons are reported by the unit 
as attached for rations. 
i. Commanders and supply officers coordinate plans 
so that food is delivered to all elements. Commanders 
with small attached elements see that these attachments 
are fed. Commanders whose elements are attached to 
other units assist these units in ration delivery and food 
preparation. 
17. SERVING OF MEALS, a. Meals usually are 
served at the company mess location. This site is se- 
lected by the company commander. The company mess 
location should be near the troops, accessible to vehicles 
carrying the food, large enough for troops, concealed 
from hostile observation, and protected from flat tra- 
jectory fire. As many men as possible are fed there. 
Carrying parties are organized to deliver hot food to 
those troops who cannot come to the mess location. 
Carrying parties are told when to return empty con- 
tainers for use in delivering the next meal. 
b. Supper and breakfast are usually served as hot 
meals. Dinner is often issued cold; either as a lunch, or 
bv issuing one-third of a ration—individual, combat. 
The time of serving hot meals conforms as nearly as 
possible to the usual meal hours. 
18. FEEDING PLANS, a. The regimental S-4 de- 
termines the best plan for feeding the regiment. He 
then submits this plan to the regimental commander for 
approval. After approval, the S-4 transmits it to bat- 
talion S-4’s and to commanders of separate companies 
26 or detachments who are notified as early as possible of 
feeding plans. This allows mess personnel maximum 
time to prepare the meals. The feeding plan includes ah 
or part of the following instructions: 
(1) Time and place of ration issue. 
(2) Location of kitchens. 
(3) Vehicles to be employed for delivery. 
(4) Instructions relative to loading of food con- 
tainers. 
(5) Additional items of supply which are to be 
sent forward. 
(6) Time that vehicles will leave kitchen locations 
(7) Designation of the release point. 
(8) Time the vehicles are released to battalion or 
separate company control and time they revert 
to regimental control. 
(9) Any restrictions on movement. 
b. The battalion S-4 prepares the battalion feeding 
plan, which is based upon the regimental plan. The 
battalion plan includes any additional information on 
supplies to be brought forward. It contains instructions 
on the movement of vehicles while they are under bat- 
talion control. 
c. After the plan is approved by his battalion com- 
mander, the battalion S-4 notifies each company con- 
cerned. He arranges for guides to each mess location, 
and for the feeding of attached or supporting troops. 
When kitchens are under regimental control, he informs 
the service company commander of these arrangements. 
The plan is issued in time for instructions to reach per- 
sonnel who are to load vehicles. 
d. Company and detachment feeding plans include; 
(1) Type of ration to be fed. 
27 (2) Selection of company mess areas. 
(3) Arrangements for vehicle and guides and 
carrying parties. 
(4) Release and return of vehicles. 
(5) Supervising vehicles while they are under 
company control. 
(6) Arrangements for feeding attached personnel, 
e. The outlined feeding plans fit most tactical re- 
quirements. Ration distribution is flexible and plans 
are modified to meet specific circumstances. Each unit 
becomes responsible for distributing rations and water 
when it receives notice of the time and place where 
these supplies will be available. Unit responsibility ends 
when the supplies are released to the next echelon. 
19. WATER SUPPLY, a. Water comes from divi- 
sion engineer water supply points. Engineer units 
select and develop suitable sources within the division 
area—purifying the drinking water. Kitchen personnel 
pick up their water at the water supply points—using 
trailers and 5-gallon water cans. They deliver the water 
with the food forward from kitchen locations to troops. 
(See fig. 7.) 
b. The water sterilizing bag is set up in company 
mess locations. Troops fill their canteens when they 
come to mess. Water is delivered to forward positions 
in the same manner as food is delivered. To keep for- 
ward elements supplied, some filled cans are left at 
mess locations during the day, and some are delivered 
forward on ammunition carrying vehicles. 
c. Several expedients are available to purify water 
before it is used for cooking and drinking. One method, 
ordinarily used by units, is to put one ampule 
(0.5 gm) of calcium hypochlorite in a water sterilizing 
28 Figure 7. Water delivery. 
29 bag. Another method is to prepare a sterilizing solution 
by dissolving one ampule of calcium hypochlorite in a 
canteen full of water. One canteen cap (6cc) is filled 
with this solution and poured into each soldier’s canteen. 
The mixture is shaken thoroughly and allowed to stand 
for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes water treated in 
this manner is fit for drinking. 
d. A third method is to use the water purification 
tablets issued to individuals. These tablets also are 
found in certain types of rations. Ordinarily, two tab- 
lets per canteen are sufficient for purification. If the 
source of water is questionable, or if the water is 
cloudy or contains a large amount of organic matter, 
use four to six tablets per canteen. In either case, after 
inserting tablets, let 30 minutes pass before drinking the 
water. If water purification ampules or tablets are not 
available, boil the water for 1 minute. Boiling may be im- 
practical for large groups or because of a rarified atmos- 
phere. It frequently is inadvisable for tactical reasons. 
e. The following table shows the average water re- 
quirements in gallons per day under varying conditions ; 
In battle 
March and 
bivouac 
Temporary 
camp 
Semi- 
permanent 
qamp 
Permanent 
camp 
Men 
Vi to 2 
2 to 3 
5 to 10 
50 to 60 
60 to 100 
Motor 
vehicles 
1 to 21/4 
Vi to 1 
Vi to 1 
Vi to 30 
Vi to 50 
For periods less than 3 days, one-half gallon per man 
per day is the absolute minimum. In desert climates, 
21/2 gallons per man and 6 gallons per radiator should 
be provided. Maximum water requirements exceed the 
average figures by 100 percent. 
30 CHAPTER 3 
CLASS II AND IV SUPPLY 
20. GENERAL, a. Class II supplies are unit or in- 
dividual items for which specific allowances are estab- 
lished. Tables of organization and equipment, tables of 
allowances, modification equipment lists, and other lists 
or letters prescribe these allowances. Class II supplies 
arc procured and issued by all services. Typical Class II 
items include clothing, weapons, gas masks, vehicles, 
radios, tools, instruments, spare parts, and first aid 
packets. (See fig. 8.) 
b. Class IV supplies consist of supplies and equip- 
ment (except Air Force supplies) which are issued to 
units or individuals in addition to the allowances pre- 
scribed by the tables of organization and equipment 
(and by the other tables which fix allowances). Class 
IV supplies include items directly related to tactical 
operations. Typical class IV items used by infantry 
units are: engineer fortification materials, field wire in 
excess of allowances, special cold weather clothing, and 
special equipment for amphibious or airborne opera- 
tions. Class I, 11, 111, and V items may be subject to 
class IV issue. 
c. Some articles of each supply class, with con- 
trolled issue, are called regulated items. Regulated 
items are scarce or costly, or of a highly technical or 
hazardous nature. They are periodically listed in orders 
from higher commanders. 
31 QUARTERMASTER 
SHOES 
CLOTHING 
INDIVIDUAL 
EQUIPMENT 
TENTAGE 
SIGNAL 
RADIOS 
WIRE 
TELEPHONES 
SWITCHBOARDS 
ENGINEER 
BARBED WIRE 
AND PICKETS 
TOOLS 
ASSAULT BOATS 
ORDNANCE 
VEHICLES 
TANKS 
SMALL ARMS 
VEHICLE 
PARTS 
MEDICAL 
FIRST AID PACKET 
LITTERS 
PLASMA 
BANDAGES 
CHEMICAL 
GAS MASKS 
CHLORIDE OF LIME 
Figure 8. Typical class II and IV items. 
32 d. Within the division there is no difference in sup- 
ply procedure for class II or class IV supply. However, 
class IV supply is restricted to those items approved by 
higher commanders. 
21. REQUISITIONS, a. Regimental units start 
combat with the arms and equipment prescribed by 
tables of organization and equipment and other tables. 
When weapons or. other items of individual or unit 
equipment are destroyed, lost, or worn out, companies 
ask the battalion supply officer for replacement. Based 
on requests from subordinate units, the regimental 
supply officer prepares and submits consolidated requi- 
sitions to the division supply agency. Certificates of loss 
or destruction are consolidated and forwarded to divi- 
sion. Damaged items are repaired and returned to units 
or evacuated. Items beyond repair are covered by re- 
placement requisitions. Requisitions are usually sub- 
mitted on a periodic (weekly) basis. In emergencies, 
requisitions and issues are made at any time the need 
justifies such action. 
b. Division agencies consolidate requisitions and for- 
ward them to army supply agencies. Requisitions for 
size items may be forwarded to army without consoli- 
dation and show the sizes of clothing, shoes, etc. 
c. To facilitate control of regulated items, they are 
requisitioned through command channels separately 
from other items. Approval for issue is based on credits 
issued by the army to the units. 
22. PROCUREMENT, a. Class II and IV supplies 
are stocked in army depots or supply points, which are 
operated by army service troops. Motor vehicles, tanks, 
33 or similar items of equipment are stocked in army 
vehicle pools. Items of clothing which are replaced fre- 
quently, such as socks and shoes, are stocked in limited 
amounts at forward army supply points. The forward 
supply points issue to units by direct exchange of ser- 
viceable items for those which are unserviceable—or on 
an informal certificate of loss in combat. 
b. Division supply agencies usually draw their sup- 
plies in bulk from installations in the army area. The 
division agencies transport these supplies to division 
areas where they are broken down for distribution to 
units. Sometimes regiments are authorized to draw sup- 
plies direct from army supply points. In either method 
of distribution, the regiments are notified when and 
where to pick up their supplies. Occasionally unit dis- 
tribution is made by division to the regiments. 
23. ISSUE, a. Regimental supplies are picked up by 
the service company and delivered to the regimental 
train bivouac area. Based upon previous unit requests, 
the receiving and distributing group of service company 
divides the supplies into unit lots. 
b. Clothing, and individual and organizational equip- 
ment are issued to units while they are in reserve posi- 
tions or in bivouac. Emergency clothing issues may be 
made while units are in combat positions. Items re- 
quired during combat, such as radios, arms, field wire, 
or weapons, are issued immediately by unit supply offi- 
cers. Heavy items are obtained through division agen- 
cies and issued to units under the supervision of the 
regimental S—4. 
34 24. ENGINEER SUPPLY ITEMS, a. Engineer 
entrenching equipment is carried by the pioneer and 
ammunition platoon of each battalion headquarters com- 
pany. This equipment is made available to companies 
in accordance with the battalion tactical plan. Supplies 
needed by regiments for establishing and improving 
field fortifications are placed at army or division en- 
gineer supply points. This is usually done without the 
supplies being requisitioned. 
b. The regimental S—4 obtains these materials and 
distributes them to units. Battalions and companies 
are notified when and where engineer materials will be 
available, and the means of delivery. The service com- 
pany commander is charged with the procurement and 
distribution of additional tools and fortification mate- 
rials. He also recovers the tools after units have finished 
using them. 
c. Special engineer items are allocated to units ac- 
cording to the tactical plan. These items, such as assault 
boats or tanks equipped with bulldozer blades, are 
accompanied by trained operators. When the equipment 
is no longer required for tactical purposes it is returned 
to parent units. 
25. MEDICAL SUPPLY ITEMS, a. Medical sup- 
plies are obtained in the same manner-as other supplies. 
Requests are forwarded to the division medical supply 
officer. He consolidates them, procures the supplies 
from the proper depot, and distributes the supplies to 
unit supply officers. 
b. In combat, formal requests are dispensed with. 
A medical supply point is established in the vicinity of 
the division clearing station, and supplies are issued 
35 informally to units. Medical supplies for the regiment 
are secured from the division medical supply point. 
(See par. 167.) 
26. SIGNAL SUPPLY ITEMS. Signal supplies are 
obtained at the division signal supply point following 
the normal requisitional procedure. The division signal 
officer establishes a temporary signal supply point with- 
in the division area, at which a limited amount of signal 
supplies are carried. Supplies stocked here include items 
which cannot be carried by the units and are frequently 
needed by them. They are issued on informal requests. 
In an emergency a communication officer can draw sup- 
plies direct from the division signal supply point or 
from the army signal supply point. 
36 CHAPTER 4 
CLASS 111 SUPPLY 
27. GENERAL. Class 111 supplies consist primarily 
of gasoline, fuel oils, and lubricants. They are procured 
and issued by the Quartermaster Corps. The quantity 
of class 111 supplies used in daily operations varies. 
Their rate of consumption depends upon the distance 
the regiment moves, the distance to supply points, and 
the quantity of supplies to be hauled. 
28. PROCUREMENT, a. Class 111 supplies are is- 
sued to the division at army class 111 supply points. 
Gasoline and fuel oil are issued to units on an exchange 
basis of a full container for an empty one. Oils and 
grease are issued in cans. Divisions haul the packaged 
supplies to their areas. 
b. Each infantry truck carries a reserve of gasoline 
in 5-gallon drums.’ In addition, the regimental tank 
company section of the service platoon carries six- 
hundred 5-gallon drums for tank refueling. Some drums 
may be removed from vehicles and utilized to establish 
a rotating pool of gasoline drums at regimental or bat- 
talion class 111 supply points. A reserve supply of oils 
and grease is usually carried on company maintenance 
trucks and in the regimental maintenance sections. 
29. REQUESTS, a. The usual request for gasoline is 
an empty gasoline drum, or an empty vehicle fuel tank. 
Units indicate their fuel, requirements to the regimental 
37 S-4 who submits a daily status report to the division. 
This status report includes the fuel on hand and the 
estimated requirements for the next day. This proce- 
dure enables supply agencies to keep a backlog of fuel 
stocks. 
b. Gasoline requirements are based on the type and 
number of vehicles to be used, and the distance to be 
traveled by the unit, the distance to be traveled in sup- 
ply and reconnaissance, and the gasoline needed for 
kitchen ranges or other activities. To simplify these es- 
timates, the unit supply officer determines the unit mile 
of his unit. The unit mile is the amount of gasoline in 
gallons required to move all vehicles of his unit 1 mile. 
Future needs are figured in terms of unit miles, and this 
figure is converted to gallons and forwarded to the sup- 
ply agency. Regardless of the estimated requirements, 
fuel tanks and reserve containers of all vehicles are re- 
filled when practical. 
c. Engine-oil requirements are calculated in gallons— 
normally at 2 percent of the gasoline needs. Experience 
factors determine the requirements for gear oil and 
grease. (See EM 101-10 for experience factors, logisti- 
cal data, and methods of computation.) 
30. REPLENISHMENT, a. Vehicles operating 
within the regimental area are supplied with gasoline 
and oil from the regimental class 111 supply point. This 
point usually is established in the regimental train 
bivouac. Service company vehicles bring filled containers 
to this supply point from rear area class 111 installa- 
tions. (See fig. 9.) Vehicles operating in rear of the 
regimental area are serviced with gasoline and oil at 
class 111 supply points established by higher comman- 
38 Figure 9. Gasoline and oil supply system. 
39 ders. These are at convenient locations along the main 
supply routes. 
b. Unit and individual vehicles obtain gasoline and 
oil at the nearest class 111 supply point. When available, 
filled containers are distributed to regimental and bat- 
talion ammunition supply points to service vehicles com- 
ing to these points. Filled containers may also be sent 
forward to units when the meals are delivered. 
c. During periods of active operation the supply of 
fuel and lubricants to the regimenal tank company often 
requires forward regimental class 111 supply points. 
These supply points are set up as requested by the tank 
company commander. The tank company section of the 
regimental service company delivers fuel and lubricants 
to the forward supply points. 
d. During movement, class 111 supply points may be 
established along the routes of march. Gasoline is issued 
at these supply points by exchanging full containers for 
empty ones. 
e. Regiment notifies the battalion and separate com- 
pany commanders of the location and time for opening 
class 111 supply points. The method of distributing 
class 111 supplies varies with the situation. Every effort 
is made to simplify and speed up distribution, which is 
made by the service company commander assisted by 
the regimental motor officer. 
31. CONSERVATION. The necessity for conserv- 
ing gasoline is impressed on all individuals. Gasoline is 
saved by controlling the use of transportation and by 
close supervision to prevent waste or pilferage. Stocks 
are dispersed to avoid loss from enemy action. 
40 CHAPTER 5 
CLASS V SUPPLY 
32. GENERAL, a. One of the contributing factors 
to success in battle is a plentiful ammunition supply. The 
mission of all class V agencies is to deliver or make 
available WHAT ammunition is required, WHERE it 
can be used, and WHEN it is needed. Adequate sup- 
plies of ammunition insure the full utilization of the fire 
power inherent in infantry weapons, and provide 
infantry units with the combat effectiveness to meet any 
situation. 
b. Class V supplies include ammunition, explosives, 
and chemical agents. (See fig. 10.) Principal items are 
secured and issued by the Ordnance and Chemical 
Corps. 
c. Units initiate combat with a basic load of ammu- 
nition. The basic load is the amount of ammunition, ex- 
pressed in numbers of rounds by type, which can be 
carried by a unit on its organic transportation. It is a 
fixed amount established by the Department of the 
Army. The basic load is changed only by changes in 
tables of organization and equipment, which require 
corresponding changes in the amount of ammunition a 
unit can transport. However, certain adjustments to the 
basic load are authorized for specific combat situations. 
d. The supply of ammunition is kept mobile within 
the regimental area. When tactical conditions or the na- 
ture of the enemy operations make it necessary, a sufh- 
41 RIFLE COMPANY 
CAL .30. RIFLE 
60-MM MORTAR 
HAND GRENADES 
57-MM RIFLE 
HEAVY WEAPONS COMPANY 
CAL .30 CARBINE 
81 -MM MORTAR 
CAL .30. MG 
75-MM RIFLE 
REGIMENTAL 
TANK COMPANY 
REGIMENTAL 
MORTAR COMPANY 
REGIMENTAL 
MINE PLATOON 
BATTALION PIONEER 
AND AMMUNITION 
PLATOON 
90-MM GUN 
4.2-INCH HE 
EXPLOSIVES 
105-MM HOWITZER 
4.2-INCH SMOKE 
MINES 
PRIMACORD 
Figure 10. Typical class V items. 
42 cient quantity of ammunition is placed on position to 
meet anticipated needs. These amounts should be suffi- 
cient to insure continued fire by the weapons unitl re- 
plenishment can be effected. As ammunition is expended 
the basic load is replenished. Quantities of ammunition 
on hand in excess of basic loads are reported. 
33. CONTROL OF AMMUNITION, a. By care-" 
fully estimating their requirements, commanders are 
able to keep an adequate supply of ammunition placed 
near weapons, yet do not waste it by leaving piles on 
the ground. 
b. The regimental commander controls the supply of 
ammunition within the regiment. When tactical condi- 
tions dictate, he specifies the quantities of ammunition 
to be placed on position for defensive fires or for pre- 
paratory fires. He keeps informed of the status of am- 
munition in his units by requiring reports from his unit 
commanders. He checks to see that limitations are fol- 
lowed. The regimental commander reports promptly 
to his higher commander any ammunition restriction 
which he believes will impair his success. 
c. Division ammunition requirements are based on a 
required supply rate. This rate is the quantity of the 
various types of ammunition which will be needed daily 
by the division to supply tactical units without restric- 
tion. It is expressed in rounds per weapon per day. Am- 
munition is stocked at the army ammunition supply 
point to meet these anticipated needs. Regiments draw 
the amounts required to replenish or supplement their 
basic loads. 
d. When it is impossible to meet the required supply 
rate of the division, the army commander announces 
43 the available supply rate. This available supply rate is 
the amount of ammunition, expressed in rounds per 
weapon per day, which the army commander can make 
available to the division. Corps and division comman- 
ders in turn impose restrictions on expenditures by 
their units. 
34. TRANSPORTATION, a. Service company 
vehicles augmented by battalion and company vehicles 
carry the regiment’s ammunition. These vehicles con- 
stitute the regimental ammunition train, which is di- 
vided into sections. According to the tactical situation, 
these sections operate under control of the regiment, 
battalion, or company. When the ammunition sections of 
the battalion and attached companies are under battalion 
control, they are supervised by the battalion S-4. When 
the ammunition sections are under regimental control, 
they are supervised by the regimental munitions officer. 
b. The mortar company and the tank company are 
employed under regimental control, or elements are at- 
tached to forward battalions. The control of their am- 
munition vehicles varies with the tactical situation. 
Regimental control offers the greatest flexibility in am- 
munition supply, but control is often decentralized when 
elements of either company are attached to the bat- 
talions. 
c. Commanders of the regimental headquarters com- 
pany and the service company resupply their units’ am- 
munition in the usual manner. These units generally 
use small amounts of ammunition, and their requests are 
filled by the regimental munitions officer from his stocks, 
or the requests are consolidated with other unit requisi- 
tions. Basic loads are replaced as they are expended. 
44 35. PROCUREMENT, a. Army ammunition supply 
points are established to support the combat divisions. 
These points maintain stocks of ammunition to meet thfe 
tactical requirements. v 
b. The division ammunition officer establishes a di- 
vision ammunition office, which acts as a central clear- 
ing point for ammunition supply. It usually is located 
along the division main supply route. This office ap- 
proves ammunition requests, keeping within specified 
limitations. The approved request then becomes a trans- 
portation order for the ammunition. The division am- 
munition office maintains the basic division ammuni- 
tion records. These include information of the location 
of army ammunition supply points and data on the types 
or calibers of ammunition available. 
c. The regiment secures its ammunition from army 
supply points on the basis of transportation orders ap- 
proved by the division ammunition officer. Figure 11 
illustrates a typical ammunition procurement system. 
36. REPLENISHMENT, a. Regimental units main- 
tain their ammunition supply by replenishing their basic 
loads. Each commander is responsible for maintaining 
his basic load. As basic loads are depleted the remaining 
ammunition is consolidated, which frees ammunition 
vehicles for supply trips. This provides a continuous 
ammunition flow to replace expenditures. The regiment 
draws its ammunition from army supply points support- 
ing the division. All commanders are required to report 
the fact that a supply point is unable to replenish their 
basic loads. 
b. Companies of the battalion usually establish am- 
munition supply points close behind their forward ele- 
ments. Empty ammunition vehicles are sent to the bat- 
45 Figure 11. Procurement of ammunition. 
46 talion supply point with a request for the amount and 
type of ammunition. The company supply sergeant 
operates the company ammunition supply point. Under 
the supervision of platoon leaders, ammunition is de- 
livered from here to individuals or weapons. 
c. Rifle company supply points are located as far for- 
ward as permitted by enemy observation, defilade, ve- 
hicle routes, and concealment for vehicles. Heavy wea- 
pons company supply points function primarily as 
control points. They are located centrally and usually 
near the battalion ammunition supply point. 
d. The mortar company and tank company use a 
large tonnage of ammunition, and their units are fre- 
quently on the move. For these reasons they may be 
authorized to draw directly from army supply points— 
through the division ammunition office. Otherwise they 
follow' a procedure similar to that described for the 
rifle and heavy weapons units. The regimental S-4 de- 
termines the supply method and issues the instructions 
necessary to put the plan into effect. 
e. A battalion ammunition supply point established 
behind a front-line battalion, operates under the super- 
vision of the battalion S-4. He uses the battalion pioneer 
and ammunition platoon or other personnel to operate 
this installation. Ammunition vehicles under battalion 
control are dispersed at these points. They are held until 
dispatched to forward units, or until their loads are 
transferred to lighter vehicles. As ammunition vehicles 
are emptied they are sent to the regimental ammunition 
supply points for refill wdth a request for the amounts 
and types of ammunition needed. 
f. The regimental ammunition supply point controls 
ammunition supply operations in the regiment. The 
47 regimental munitions group of service company 
operate this point. This group is headed by the regi- 
mental munitions officer, who works under the super- 
vision of the regimental S-4, Ammunition train ve- 
hicles awaiting dispatch to units are dispersed in the 
regimental ammunition supply point area. Ammunition 
is unloaded here only when the tactical situation de- 
mands such action. 
g. When requests for ammunition are received from 
forward units, the munitions officer either sends am- 
munition from stocks under his control or dispatches 
vehicles to obtain the required ammunition. Labor for 
transferring loads at the regimental ammunition supply 
point is furnished by personnel from battalion pioneer 
and ammunition platoons, or other units. 
h. Empty vehicles are dispatched from the regimental 
ammunition supply point for refill at army ammunition 
supply points. The munitions officer, or his representa- 
tive, accompanies the vehicles. He carries a request, 
preferably on ordnance forms, for the amounts and 
types of ammunition. The request is carried to the di- 
vision ammunition office for approval. The approved 
form is then given to personnel operating the army am- 
munition supply point as a final authorization to draw 
the ammunition. Labor for loading ammunition at army 
supply points is furnished from army personnel. 
Loaded ammunition trucks return from the army am- 
munition supply point direct to the regimental ammuni- 
tion supply point. From here they are dispatched to 
forward units. 
48 CHAPTER 6 
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 
37. GENERAL. The units commander is respon- 
sible for the maintenance of his motor vehicles, motor 
vehicle equipment, and tools. He may delegate main- 
tenance functions to his motor officer and other per- 
sonnel, but he makes frequent personal inspections. The 
regiment performs organizational maintenance only. 
(For categories of motor vehicle maintenance, see fig. 
12.) Preventive maintenance services are scheduled at 
definite calendar intervals. This prevents a large number 
of vehicles from being tied up at one time. Scheduled 
maintenance services require that approximately one- 
twentieth of the vehicles in the regiment be serviced 
daily. Company mechanics or service company main- 
tenance sections do the servicing. 
38. INSPECTIONS. Commanders make regular 
and frequent inspections of their vehicles and of their 
operational and maintenance activities. In addition to 
the regular inspections and supervision of vehicle main- 
tenance and operation, commanders see that spot check 
inspections of vehicles are made at irregular intervals. 
New officers are oriented on the importance of proper 
vehicle maintenance, operation, and inspection. 
39. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, a. Or- 
ganizational maintenance is performed by organizations 
49 Figure 12. The maintenance system. 
50 or activities on their equipment—using organic per- 
sonnel and tools. Within the regiment, organizational 
maintenance is performed on three levels. These are 
driver maintenance, company maintenance, and regi- 
mental maintenance. Various operations and services 
are charged to each of these maintenance levels. (See 
appropriate technical manuals and Army and Special 
Regulations.) 
b. Driver (or crew) maintenance is performed by the 
drivers of trucks and the crews of crew-served vehicles. 
They use available vehicle tools for this work. Driver 
maintenance duties include: correct loading and driv- 
ing ; servicing with fuel, lubricants, coolants, and air; 
inspecting; cleaning; tightening; and the care of tools 
and accessories. The driver does not lubricate any part 
of the vehicle where over-lubrication would result in 
damage. Also, the driver does not tighten any part of 
thie vehicle that involves an adjustment which should 
be made by a mechanic. 
c. Each company commander is responsible for the 
direction and supervision of driver maintenance duties. 
He sees that his drivers do not perform maintenance 
other than driver maintenance—except in emergencies. 
Driver preventive-maintenance services are: before-op- 
eration service, during-operation service, at-halt service, 
after-operation service, and a weekly service as shown 
on the trip ticket. Defects beyond the scope of driver 
maintenance are noted on the trip ticket and reported. 
d. Company maintenance is performed on unit ve- 
hicles by company mechanics. In the infantry battalion, 
company maintenance activities are supervised by the 
battalion motor transport officer. Since rifle companies 
have few vehicles and no mechanics, their company 
51 maintenance is performed by mechanics of the bat- 
talion headquarters company. Company mechanics re- 
inforce driver maintenance by making adjustments, 
repairs, and minor unit replacement. They perform the 
scheduled monthly preventive maintenance services on 
wheeled and tracked vehicles. The drivers or crews ac- 
company their vehicles and act as mechanic’s helpers 
during maintenance services. 
e. Regimental maintenance is performed by the main- 
tenance sections of the service platoon, service company. 
The truck-maintenance section performs the semian- 
nual preventive maintenance services on wheeled ve- 
hicles. The tank-maintenance section performs the 
quarterly preventive maintenance services on tracked 
vehicles. Maintenance sections also perform limited re- 
pair and some unit replacement. They support the com- 
pany mechanics with technical advice, and they supply 
parts and perform overflow repair work. Drivers or 
crew accompany their vehicles and act as mechanic’s 
helpers. . 
40. FIELD MAINTENANCE. Field maintenance 
is performed by mobile and semimobile organizations. 
The items they repair are returned to organizations, 
stations stocks, or replacement pools. The division ord- 
nance maintenance company provides maintenance sup- 
port to infantry regiments and to other division units. 
Field maintenance functions include— 
a. Supply of units and spare parts. 
b. Unit replacements and repairs beyond the scope of 
organizational maintenance. 
■’Cn Evacuation oF vehicles- andunits? toother service 
shops . T -it • 
52 d. Technical advice to units performing organiza- 
tional maintenance. 
41. BASE MAINTENANCE. Base maintenance is 
performed in fixed installations. It consists of repairing 
and rebuilding equipment for return to depot stock. 
Base maintenance units perform work beyond the ca- 
pacity of field maintenance organizations. 
42. MAINTENANCE FORMS. Certain mainte- 
nance forms, records, and reports are prescribed in tech- 
nical manuals and other publications on equipment. 
These forms and reports are designed to control and 
standardize maintenance, and commanders are respon- 
sible for their execution. However, forms, records, and 
reports are not to be used as a substitute for practical 
work, physical check, and active supervision. 
43. MAINTENANCE DURING MOVEMENT, a. 
During motor marches maintenance personnel are 
placed where they can best service their vehicles. The 
company maintenance truck is at the rear of the com- 
pany transport, the regimental tank-maintenance sec- 
tion follows the route of the tanks, and the regimental 
truck-maintenance section is at the end of the regimen- 
tal column. To keep vehicles moving often requires hasty 
temporary repairs—sufficient only to complete the 
trip. A mechanic with tools and spare parts may be left 
with a disabled vehicle. However, maintenance person- 
nel should not become separated from their organiza- 
tion. If mechanics become widely dispersed, control and 
supervision is - lost; and the remaining vehicles cannot 
be properly serviced when they arrive in bivouac. 
53 b. A vehicle should be thoroughly repaired upon 
reaching the destination or bivouac. While in bivouac 
and during halts, all organizational mechanics, drivers 
and crews inspect, repair, and service their vehicles. 
44. MAINTENANCE DURING COMBAT, a. Ve- 
hicles are put in the best possible condition before com- 
bat operations. Drivers or crews receive training in 
emergency repairs and field expedients. This includes 
scheduled preventive maintenance services carried on 
under combat conditions. 
b. Conditions of climate and terrain may require that 
some maintenance activities be increased. In desert op- 
erations, air cleaners require additional attention; in 
extreme cold climates, special equipment and procedures 
are employed; in amphibious operations or when ve- 
hicles are driven through water, axle assemblies require 
frequent inspections and servicing. 
c. Driver and crew maintenance services are particu- 
larly important during combat. Thorough and complete 
driver maintenance reduces the repair work required of 
company and regimental mechanics. 
d. The company mechanics carry on maintenance ac- 
tivities in the forward area where vehicles are readily 
available for servicing. 
e. The truck and tank maintenance sections operate 
in the train bivouac area. They also send forward main- 
tenance teams to evacuate or repair disabled vehicles. 
Those repairs which are beyond their capabilities are 
reported to the supporting division maintenance 
agencies. 
45. DISABLED VEHICLES DURING MOTOR 
MARCHES, a. Roads must be kept clear for traffic. 
54 At the first indication of vehicle failure, the driver 
stops his vehicle oft the road and attempts to correct 
his trouble. If the driver cannot make repairs, he re- 
mains with his vehicle and waits for a maintenance 
truck. If a roadside repair by the mechanics is impos- 
sible or would take too much time, the vehicle is either 
towed, left under guard, or abandoned. 
b. Vehicles are towed when it is more practical to 
make the repair in bivouac or other areas than at road- 
side. A driver or other guard is left with a disabled 
vehicle to await maintenance or salvage personnel. He 
is given specific orders concerning the protection or re- 
moval of the load and vehicle equipment. Essential com- 
bat equipment, including towed loads, is transferred to 
other vehicles. 
c. The decision to abandon a vehicle is made only by 
an officer or warrant officer. Vehicles abandoned during 
retrograde movements are destroyed. The location of 
destroyed, abandoned, or guarded vehicles is reported. 
d. In motor marches some vehicles near the rear of 
each organization are designated as spare and towing 
vehicles. This keeps the essential cargo of disabled ve- 
hicles moving. Towing vehicles are equipped with tow 
bars, ropes, and chains. The trail officer decides whether 
to repair, tow, or abandon a disabled vehicle. 
55 CHAPTER 7 
REPAIR AND OTHER ACTIVITIES 
46. REPAIR, a. Repair and maintenance activities 
are emphasized for critical supply status items. Repairs 
are performed as far forward as possible. How far for- 
ward depends upon the tactical situation, and time avail- 
able, the capabilities of personnel, and the availability 
of parts and tools. 
b. Small arms or automatic weapons, when possible, 
are repaired by the individual users. Items requiring 
more extensive repairs are evacuated through unit sup- 
ply agencies. 
c. Lightweight equipment requiring repair or replace- 
ment is sent to the train bivouac on kitchen trucks or 
other transport. Minor repairs are made by armorers. 
Other more damaged items are sent to the appropriate 
division supply service for repair or replacement. The 
supply section of the service company handles this 
processing. 
d. Damaged heavy or bulky equipment is reported 
through maintenance or supply channels—the reporting 
person giving the extent of damage. Repairs are made 
on the spot by service personnel, or else the equipment 
is evacuated by special vehicles and crews to appro- 
priate maintenance agencies. Evacuated equipment is 
replaced by the appropriate supply service. 
47. BATTLEFIELD SALVAGE AND EVACUA- 
TION. a. Unit commanders are responsible for sal- 
56 vage discipline. This includes gathering and moving 
salvage to collecting points are located along sup- 
ply routes. Troops collect damaged, discarded, aban- 
doned, or captured property and equipment. Items in 
excess of unit needs are turned in to supply agencies. 
The collection of salvage makes substantial quantities 
of arms, equipment, and supplies available for reissue, 
and this reduces loads on the supply and transportation 
facilities. 
b. Supply agencies sort the salvage and classify it as 
serviceable, unserviceable but repairable, or unservice- 
able beyond repair. Serviceable or repairable material is 
put into supply channels and converted to useful pur- 
poses. 
48. VEHICLE RECOVERY, a. The commander 
is responsible for the recovery of his vehicle. When 
vehicles are abandoned, recovery becomes the responsi- 
bility of the commander in whose area that vehicle is 
found. Disabled or abandoned vehicles, both friendly 
and enemy, are promptly recovered to prevent dis- 
mantling by other units, destruction by enemy action, 
or recovery by the enemy. Recovered vehicles are in- 
spected, repaired, and placed in operation. Those re- 
quiring extensive repairs or salvage are either towed 
to the next higher maintenance agency or collecting 
point, or reported. The report includes the location, 
number, type, and condition of vehicles. 
b. Vehicle recovery equipment for the regiment in- 
cludes a wrecker in the truck maintenance section, and 
a special tank recovery vehicle in the tank company. 
Additional equipment carried on vehicles includes 
winches and snatch blocks, towing ropes or chains, and 
traction devices. 
57 49. FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISION. The regi- 
mental food service supervisor keeps the regimental 
commander informed of food service activities. The 
purpose of food service supervision is to make the best 
use of food. The food service supervisor sees that food 
is prepared and delivered without waste. He insures 
compliance with food service directives, he holds peri- 
odic conferences with unit personnel and assists them 
in these objectives. Commanders appoint unit mess 
officers to assist them in this function. 
50. EVACUATION OF THE DEAD AND 
GRAVES REGISTRATION, a. The regimental 
graves registration section prepares its plans and in- 
structions in compliance with orders from higher com- 
manders. This section supervises collection of the dead 
within the regimental area. It evacuates the bodies and 
personal effects to division or Army graves registra- 
tion agencies. 
b. Each unit commander is responsible that his dead 
are evacuated from his unit area. Positive identification 
and accurate reports are a necessity for Department of 
the Army processing. Allied and enemy dead are 
handled by the same procedures used for our own dead 
Prompt evacuation is important to morale. 
c. Dead are evacuated by a systematic procedure. 
Company commanders have the dead from their units 
evacuated to accessible locations within their own area. 
These locations are marked plainly, and the dead are 
covered with blankets, raincoats, or shelter halves. 
Transport enroute to battalion or regimental installa- 
tions may be employed to pick up the dead and evacuate 
them to the regimental collecting point. The location of 
58 (lead which cannot be evacuated in this manner is re- 
ported by the company commander to the battalion com- 
mander. 
d. The battalion commander insures that all dead of 
his battalion are evacuated. Dead delivered to the bat- 
talion collecting point are promptly evacuated to the 
regimental collecting point. They are evacuated either 
on empty transport going to the rear for resupply pur- 
poses or by the regimental graves section who pick them 
up from the battalion collecting point. The location of 
any dead which the battalion is unable to evacuate is 
reported to regiment. 
e. When dead are numerous or their evacuation is 
difficult, each commander assists his subordinate com- 
manders by making personnel available to them to as- 
sist in the evacuation procedure. 
f. Positive identification is made from identification 
tags, marking of clothing on the body, fingerprinting, 
dentures, or dental peculiarities, and reports from unit 
personnel. Graves registration personnel keep accurate 
records including name, serial number, grade, organiza- 
tion, place, cause and date of death, and location of 
burial. Graves registration personnel work in close co- 
operation with personnel officers. 
g. Isolated burials are avoided. If an isolated burial 
is necessary, a report is forwarded promptly to the 
nearest graves registration officer. This report shows 
the exact location of the grave and the identity of the 
body. Identification tags are handled carefully—one tag 
remains on the body and the other one is placed on a 
marker at the head of the grave. 
h. Personal effects found on the body are collected 
by graves registration personnel. Personal effects left 
59 in unit areas are collected as directed by the unit com- 
mander. Government property is removed; other effects 
are censored, inventoried, and placed in a suitable con- 
tainer for shipment. Money is converted into a check 
payable to the Effects Quartermaster. » 
51. CAPTURED MATERIAL, a. Regimental 
commanders control the distribution and use of cap- 
tured supplies. They, conserve and prevent the waste or 
wanton destruction of captured material. Subject to the 
limitations of maintenance facilities and class 111 sup- 
plies, enemy vehicles are used to supplement organic 
transportation. 
b. Enemy weapons are used only in emergencies. 
When enemy weapons are used, friendly troops are 
notified. This prevents the characteristic sound of the 
weapons from attracting our own fire. Weapons or 
equipment that appear to be of new or unusual design, 
are evacuated through intelligence channels. Based on 
experiences, and intelligence reports, directives are 
issued concerning precautions against booby traps. To 
use enemy equipment effectively troops must be trained 
in its care and maintenance. 
52. DESTRUCTION OF VEHICLES AND 
EQUIPMENT, a. When necessary, material is de- 
stroyed to deny its use to the enemy. The decision to 
destroy equipment is made only on authority delegated 
by the division or corps commander. When ordered, 
destruction is accomplished as systematically as any 
other military operation. There is complete disregard 
for future salvage by our own forces. Plans for de- 
struction are prepared in the event of imminent cap- 
60 ture. Expensive, secret, or difficult to replace items, 
such as fire control or communication equipment, are 
evacuated when possible. 
b. Vehicles are destroyed to prevent the enemy from 
using them. Advantage is taken of any terrain feature 
that lends itself to vehicle destruction. Vehicles may be 
crashed into trees, walls, banks, other vehicles, or run 
off cliffs. More complete destruction results from de- 
molishing the parts or setting fire to the wreckage. 
c. To burn a vehicle, first remove the fire extinguisher. 
Place the vehicle tarpaulin, brush, or other combus- 
tible material under and around the vehicle. Puncture 
the fuel tank and engine oil pan, and ignite the fuel. 
Tires and ordnance material can be destroyed by in- 
cendiary grenades. They also can be deflated and dam- 
aged with a pick, or machine gun fire—then doused 
with gasoline and ignited. Tanks and their armament 
are destroyed by demolitions, or gunfire. 
d. Other equipment can be destroyed in a similar 
manner. (For detailed description of methods, see appro- 
priate field and technical manuals.) The same essen- 
tial part is destroyed on all units. This prevents the 
enemy from assembling one complete item from several 
damaged ones. Firing pin points are broken by inserting 
the point into the hole in the face of the bolt and bend- 
ing. Barrels are bent around trees and rocks. Machine 
guns are field stripped and the barrel is used as a sledge 
to destroy the cover, lock frame, barrel extension, and 
other parts. Mortar and gun tubes are destroyed by in- 
cendiary grenades. Ammunition can be destroyed by 
burning or by detonating with explosives. 
61 CHAPTER 8 
PLANS, ORDERS, AND REPORTS 
53. GENERAL. The regimental supervises prep- 
aration of combat support plans which provide for 
supply, evacuation, transportation, maintenance, and 
related services. These plans are based on division 
orders, the regiment’s tactical plan, the dispositions of 
units, enemy activities, and the terrain. Administrative 
plans are coordinated with other regimental staff officers. 
When S-4’s plans are approved by the regimental com- 
mander, they are prepared into orders. After the orders 
are issued, the regimental S-4 supervises their execu- 
tion. 
54. SUPPLY PLANS, a. Supply plans are prepared 
by the regimental S-4. Supply plans include— 
(l) Consideration of all classes of supply. 
(2) Location of supply installations. 
(3) Time schedules for pick up and delivery. 
(4) Breakdown and issue of each class of supply. 
(5) Instructions on excess, salvage, or captured 
material. 
(6) Conservation measures. 
(7) Any special supply matters, 
b. Class supply plans include— 
(1) Time and place they are to be received or 
drawn by regiment. 
(2) Location of ration breakdown point. 
62 (3) Schedule of issue to units. 
(4) Location of kitchens under regimental control. 
(5) Location of release point. 
(6) Release of kitchens to lower units. 
(7) Location of water points. 
(8) Method of procurement and distribution. 
c. Class II supply plans include— 
(1) Requisitioning procedures. 
(2) Time and place that the regiment will receive 
or draw supplies. 
(3) Schedule and place of issue to units. 
d. Class 111 supply plans include— 
(1) Location of supply points. 
(2) Time and place regiment will receive or draw 
supplies. 
(3) Time, place, and method of distribution to 
units. 
(4) Procedures for establishing a pool of 5-gallon 
drums. 
(5) Conservation measures. 
e. Class IV supply plans include— 
(1) Location of engineer and other supply points. 
(2) Time, place, and method of distribution of 
fortification materials or additional tools. 
(3) Time and place that items such as assault 
boats or flame throwers will be received by 
units—including plans for their return to 
parent units. 
(4) Allotment of supplies for special operations to 
subordinate units—including the time and 
place of issue. 
63 f. Class V supply plans include— 
(l) Location and time of opening of ammunition 
supply points. 
(2) Time and place of release of ammunition 
sections to units, and time and place they 
revert to regimental control. 
(3) Measures for the control of ammunition ex- 
penditures. 
(4) Probable future location of ammunition sup- 
ply points (route of ammunition advance in 
offensive operations). 
(5) Quantities of ammunition to be placed at 
weapon positions or issued to individuals 
(see par. 32). 
g. Plans for salvage or excess include— 
(l) Location of collecting points. 
(2) The methods of collection and disposition. 
h. Plans for captured materials include— 
(l) Location of collecting points. 
(2) Means and methods of collection. 
(3) Reports to be made of certain items. 
(4) Disposition instructions for different types of 
items. 
i. Plans for special supply items (such as post ex- 
change items) are similar to the plans for other items. 
These supplies are handled by special methods of dis- 
tribution. 
55. MEDICAL PLANS. The regimental surgeon, 
under the general supervision of the S-4, prepares 
plans for evacuation of the sick and wounded from the 
battalion area. Medical plans include— 
64 a. Attachment of battalion medical platoons to infan- 
try battalions. 
b. Location of the regimental collecting station. 
c. Location of the medical company headquarters. 
d. Employment of litter-bearer and ambulance sec- 
tions. 
e. Medical service for separate companies and at- 
tached units. 
f. Communication between medical installations. 
g. Procedures for replenishing medical supplies. 
56. TRANSPORTATION PLANS, a. The regi- 
mental motor transport officer prepares plans for using 
the regimental transportation to move supplies. These 
plans, which are prepared for the service company com- 
mander include— 
(l) Selection of supply routes. 
(2) Traffic priorities prescribed by division and 
within the regimental area. 
(3) Restrictions on movement or the use of lights. 
(4) Traffic control measures. 
(5) Time and place for release of trains to regi- 
mental control (if under the control of higher 
units). 
(6) Time and place for release of sections of the 
regimental trains (or of company transport un- 
der regimental control) to subordinate units. 
b. Supply movements are coordinated with troop 
movements through close cooperation between the regi- 
mental S-4 and the S-3. 
-57. SERVICE PLANS. The service company com- 
mander prepares the regimental service plan under the 
65 supervision of the regimental The service plan in- 
cludes— 
a. Location of the regimental train bivouac. 
b. Bivouac locations for company transport which 
is under regimental control. 
c. Location of the regimental maintenance sections. 
d. Location and schedules for bath units and cloth- 
ing exchange of other units (attached). 
e. Recovery of vehicles. 
f. Collecting points for salvage, excess, or captured 
materials. 
g. Collecting points for the dead. 
h. Communication within the train bivouac area. 
i. Defense of the service bivouac areas. 
58. MISCELLANEOUS PLANS. The regimental 
supply officer prepares plans for— 
a. Communication between supply installations. 
b. Movement of the train bivouac. 
c. Security and conservation of supplies. 
d. Coordination of the defense plans for supply in- 
stallations. 
e. Security of supply routes. 
f. Maintaining records and submitting reports. 
g. Control of baggage trains. 
h. Coordinating the delivery and pick-up of indi- 
vidual rolls. 
59. ORDERS, a. Items of the approved S-4 plan are 
included in paragraph 4, regimental operation orders. 
Items frequently included under paragraph 4 are— 
(1) Location of the regimental ammunition sup- 
ply point. 
66 (2) Location of the division ammunition office. 
(3) Ammunition to be placed on positions. 
(4) Location of the regimental collecting station. 
(5) Distribution of special items such as fortifi- 
cation materials or assault boats. 
(6) Traffic restrictions. 
(7) Location of the regimental train bivouac. 
(8) Location of the company transport bivouacs 
(if under regimental control). 
b. The regimental S-4 issues administrative orders 
to agencies concerned with supply and administrative 
operations. These orders are usually fragmentary and 
they include missions, schedules, locations, and other 
details necessary to execute plans. 
c. Standing operating procedure facilitates supply 
and other administrative operations. They provide a 
prearranged system for handling routine matters. Suit- 
able items for standing operating procedure include— 
(1) Requesting or requisitioning supplies. 
(2) Elements to pick up supplies at supply points. 
(3) Normal locations of supply points (for ex- 
ample, ration breakdown or class 111 supply 
point normally in regimental train bivouac). 
(4) Methods of distributing supplies. 
(5) Collection of salvage and captured material. 
(6) Collection of dead, and graves registration 
procedures. 
(7) Normal attachments of battalion medical pla- 
toons. 
(8) Measures for the control of traffic or move- 
ment. 
(9) Missions to be accomplished by elements of 
service or medical company. 
67 (10) Security measures. 
(11) Service company communication system to 
be established. 
(12) Records to be maintained and reports to be 
submitted. 
60. REPORTS AND RECORDS, a. The regimen- 
tal S-4 prepares memoranda of supply operations, field 
messages, and the S-4 portions of the unit journal. 
These records are used in preparing unit after-action 
reports. Other reports cover the status of supplies on 
hand, existing supply defiiciencies, and the status of 
transportation and maintenance. The number and va- 
riety of reports required from lower units is kept to a 
minimum. 
b. Regimental supply and administrative personnel 
keep only those records necessary for efficient opera- 
tions. These include: jacket files of all papers pertain- 
ing to supply for each unit, maintenance records, allo- 
cation of certain regulated items—such as watches and 
binoculars, and day to day records necessary for the 
preparation of reports. The S-4 usually keeps a work 
sheet, on which he records items affecting supply, or 
other administrative matters. PART TWO 
SERVICE COMPANY, INFANTRY 
REGIMENT 
CHAPTER 9 
ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF 
SERVICE COMPANY PERSONNEL 
Section I. INTRODUCTION 
61. COMPOSITION. The service company of the 
infantry regiment consists of a company headquarters, 
a regimental administration platoon, and a regimental 
service platoon. (See fig. 13.) For details of organiza- 
tion, equipment, armament, and transport, see current 
tables of organization and equipment. 
62. COMPANY HEADQUARTERS. Company 
headquarters consists of the regimental S-4; the com- 
pany commander; an assistant supply officer; a first 
sergeant; a mess steward, cooks, and food service ap- 
prentices; a supply sergeant, armorers, and a utility 
repairman; a communication noncommissioned officer; 
a company administrative clerk; truck drivers; a bugler; 
a messenger; radio and telephone switchboard operators; 
orderlies; and filler personnel. 
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70 63. DUTIES OF COMPANY HEADQUARTERS 
PERSONNEL, a. (1) The service company comman- 
der commands his company. By his character 
and skill, he gives positive leadership to his com- 
mand and maintains its discipline, welfare, and 
contentment. He actively supervises the train- 
ing of all elements of his company and insures 
proper administration and the procurement 
and maintenance of equipment. To assist him 
in carrying out these responsibilities he makes 
full use of the company’s chain of command. 
In assigning duties to his leaders, he considers 
their individual capabilities and personalities. 
In his leaders he develops a high degree of in- 
itiative and personal responsibility—building 
his company into a well coordinated team. 
(2) He continually estimates the situation, having 
in mind all practicable courses of action. By 
directive, or by recommendation to his com- 
mander, he initiates action on any matter per- 
taining to his company, and follows this action 
through by vigorous execution of the most 
simple effective course, until his mission is 
accomplished. 
(3) To accomplish his mission, he uses all means 
at his command and requests additional means 
whenever they can be well used in his area 
of responsibility. Without awaiting orders he 
coordinates with any other unit or agency. 
(4) In the battle area he uses observation, patrols, 
liaison, and personal reconnaissance to main- 
tain security and prepare for future opera- 
tions. He assigns definite missions to his leaders, and keeps informed of their actions 
in order to give assistance when needed and 
to insure the success of his plan. He goes 
where he can best control the action of his 
company as a whole, yet at critical times he 
is personally present where he can best in- 
fluence the action, 
(5) He alone is responsible to his commander for 
all that his company does or fails to do. 
(6) He operates, defends, and con- 
trols the regimental train bivouac. During 
marches he controls the regimental motor 
column. This consists primarily of regi- 
mental trains (less detachments) together 
with any company transport under regimental 
control. 
(7) He assists the regimental S—4 and is charged 
with the receipt, breakdown,.and distribution 
of all supplies for the regiment—excepting 
class V and medical supplies. 
b. The warrant officer, supply, performs duties as- 
signed by the regimental S-4. These duties include 
supervision of the regimental supply office and liaison 
with supporting supply agencies. 
c. The first sergeant, under the supervision of the 
company commander, is in charge of enlisted personnel. 
He assists the company commander in the administra- 
tion of the company and in the control of its elements. 
d. The mess steward operates the company mess. He 
is assisted by the cooks and food service apprentices. 
He is responsible to the company commander for their 
training. . 
72 e. The supply sergeant is responsible to his com- 
mander for obtaining, storing, issuing, and delivering 
supplies to his company. He supervises the armorers 
and the utility repairman. He assists in laying out and 
camouflaging company installations in the regimental 
train bivouac. 
f. The communication noncommissioned officer con- 
trols company communication and assists the company 
commander by supervising the radio and switchboard 
operators, the bugler, and the messenger. 
g. The company administrative clerk assists the first 
sergeant. 
h. The truck drivers are assigned to company head- 
quarters. They drive and take care of their company 
vehicles. 
i. The bugler and messenger perform assigned duties 
and are trained as observers, truck drivers, and oper- 
ators of communication equipment. 
j. Radio and switchboard operators perform as- 
signed duties. 
k. One orderly is assigned to the regimental S-4, 
and the other one is assigned to the company com- 
mander. Both are trained as messengers. 
l. Filler personnel are trained as replacements. They 
are used to fill vacancies or to assist elements requiring 
more labor. 
Section 11. REGIMENTAL ADMINISTRATION 
PLATOON 
64. COMPOSITION. The regimental administra- 
tion platoon -consists of a personnel section, a graves 
registration section, and a supply section. (See fig. 13.) 
73 65. PERSONNEL SECTION, a. The personnel 
section consists of the regimental personnel warrant 
officer, the regimental personnel sergeant, and 
designated specialists. It handles administrative func- 
tions within the regiment connected with personnel 
management. The section works under supervision of 
the personnel officer. Personnel section functions in- 
clude— 
(l) Distribution of mail. 
(2) Personnel classification, reclassification, as- 
signment, reassignment, transfer, promotion, 
separation, and retirement. 
(3) Preparation of battle casualty records and 
reports (other than daily casualty reports). 
(4) Preparation of pay rolls, allotments, and other 
administrative requirements necessary to pay 
personnel. 
(5) Maintenance of company and regimental 
records, reports, rosters, returns, files, and 
correspondence. 
b. The chaplain’s assistants are included in the 
personnel section. Their work is directed by the chap- 
lain. 
66. GRAVES REGISTRATION SECTION. The 
graves registration section consists of the regimental 
graves registration officer, graves registration assistants, 
and a truck driver. The section supervises collection 
and evacuation of the dead. It maintains records, sub- 
mits reports, and handles personal effects. 
-67. SUPPLY SECTION. The supply section con- 
sists of personnel who operate the regimental supply 
74 service. The supply section works in conjunction with 
the service platoon, and is organized into a supply 
office group, a receiving and distributing group, a 
munitions group, and a food service group. 
a. The supply office group keeps regimental supply 
records, consolidates and prepares requisitions, records, 
and receipts, and compiles reports. During marches it 
usually goes with the service platoon command group. 
The supply office group operates in the regimental train 
bivouac—except for such personnel as the regimental 
S-4 may require at the command post. The command 
post group usually has a group leader, headquarters 
clerks, a stock record clerk, and a messenger. 
b. The receiving and distributing group operates 
under supervision of the service company commander. 
This group usually has a group leader, record clerks, 
and a truck driver. During marches it goes with the 
command group of the service platoon. The receiving 
and distributing group operates the regimental supply 
points for items which are processed through the 
regimental train bivouac area. It procures bulk supplies 
and issues them to the regimental units. These do not 
include class V items or medical supplies other than 
class II medical items. Additional labor for handling 
supplies is furnished by daily work details and from 
available personnel in the train bivouac. 
c. The munitions group consists of two munitions 
warrant officers, ammunition sergeant, and a truck 
driver. They carry out the regimental ammunition 
supply plan. 
d. The food service group consists of a warrant 
officer, a food service technician, and a clerk. The war- 
rant officer works under the supervision of the regi- 
75 mental S-4. This group advises mess stewards con- 
cerning improved methods of preparing food. They also 
check the receipt, breakdown, and distribution of 
rations. 
Section 111. REGIMENTAL SERVICE 
PLATOON 
68. GENERAL. The service platoon consists of a 
platoon headquarters, a tank maintenance section, a 
truck maintenance section, a headquarters company 
section, a tank company section, a heavy mortar com- 
pany section, and three battalion sections. 
69. PLATOON HEADQUARTERS, a. The regi- 
mental motor transport officer is responsible to the 
service company commander for vehicle inspection, the 
administration and training of the service platoon, and 
for the condition of vehicles. He assists the service 
company commander in the establishment, defense, and 
operation of the regimental train bivouac. He assists in 
the operation of transportation under regimental con- 
trol. (However, elements of the ammunition train may 
perform supply missions under control of the muni- 
tions officer.) The regimental motor transport officer, 
as a special staff officer, advises the regimental com- 
mander concerning transportation. 
b. The lieutenant, motor, assistant platoon leader, 
assists the motor transport officer and acts as executive 
officer of service company. 
c. The motor sergeant is the principal enlisted assist- 
ant of the regimental motor transport officer. 
76 d. The ammunition sergeant accompanies elements of 
the ammunition train that are under regimental control 
He assists the motor transport officer or the munitions 
officer. 
e. The truckmaster assists in controlling the move- 
ment and operation of the regimental trains. He ac- 
companies elements of the kitchen and baggage train 
while they are under regimental control. 
f. The drivers operate and maintain service platoon 
headquarters vehicles. 
70. TANK MAINTENANCE SECTION. The 
tank maintenance section consists of a section leader, 
an artillery mechanic, tank mechanics, a welder, and 
two truck drivers. The section leader supervises and 
coordinates the section maintenance activities. Mechan- 
ics perform regimental maintenance on tanks. (See 
ch. 6.) Drivers operate two of the organic vehicles of 
the section. The truck is driven by one of the 
mechanics. 
71. TRUCK MAINTENANCE SECTION. This sec- 
tion consists of a warrant officer who is section leader, 
a chief mechanic, an auto parts clerk, a record clerk, 
auto mechanics, a welder, and truck drivers. The war 
rant officer is the regimental motor maintenance officei 
and coordinates maintenance activities within the regi- 
ment. The chief mechanic acts as shop foreman and is 
the principal assistant to the maintenance officer. Thf 
auto parts clerk has a small stock of spare parts and 
keeps the records on vehicle parts. The record clerk 
maintains prescribed maintenance records. Truck main- 
tenance section mechanics perform regimental-level 
77 organizational maintenance of all regimental wheeled 
vehicles. (See ch. 6.) 
72. HEADQUARTERS COMPANY SECTION. 
The headquarters company section consists of the truck 
driver and kitchen vehicle for the regimental head- 
quarters company. 
73. TANK COMPANY SECTION. The tank com- 
pany section consists of an ammunition noncommis- 
sioned officer, ammunition handlers, and truck drivers. 
It includes vehicles of the service platoon for the tank 
company, gasoline and oil, and ammunition. The am- 
munition noncommissioned officer controls section 
transportation. He supplies ammunition for the tank 
company and is assisted by the ammunition handlers 
and the truck drivers. The gasoline and oil train are 
the vehicles required to replenish tank company class 
111 items; it consists of four trucks. 
74. HEAVY MORTAR COMPANY SECTION. 
The heavy mortar company service platoon section con- 
sists of the ammunition handlers, truck drivers, and 
kitchen and ammunition vehicles that serve the mortar 
company. The ammunition handlers and truck drivers 
assist in loading and transporting ammunition. The 
kitchen truck and trailer of the heavy mortar com- 
pany operates in a manner similar to that of the tank 
company. The ammunition train consists of the section 
vehicles used to replenish ammunition. 
75. BATTALION SECTIONS. Each battalion sec- 
tion of the service platoon consists of a truckmaster, 
78 truck drivers, and the kitchen and ammunition vehicles 
that serve the battalion. The truckmaster controls the 
movement of vehicles. When vehicles in his charge are 
under battalion control, he is responsible to the battalion 
supply officer for their movement; when vehicles are 
under regimental control, he is responsible to the regi- 
mental motor transport officer. 
Section IV. REGIMENTAL TRAIN 
76. COMPOSITION OF REGIMENTAL TRAIN. 
The regimental train includes the vehicles and accom- 
panying personnel that operate primarily to supply, 
transport, evacuate, and maintain the regiment. They 
include an ammunition train, a truck maintenance train, 
a tank maintenance train, a fuel and lubricant train, 
a medical train, kitchen and miscellaneous administra- 
tive and supply vehicles. 
a. The ammunition train contains the vehicles and 
personnel used to transport ammunition for all regi- 
mental units. The train is made up of three battalion 
sections, the heavy mortar company section, and the 
tank company section. Ammunition train vehicles are 
pooled, or they are allotted to units. While under 
regimental control, they are commanded by the muni- 
tions warrant officer. 
b. The kitchen train consists of the vehicles and 
personnel used to transport rations, water, kitchen 
equipment, and supplies not carried on other transport. 
Company mess personnel go with their kitchens, and 
certain company supply personnel may also accompany 
the company kitchen vehicles. The kitchen train includes 
79 vehicles from all companies of the regiment except the 
regimental medical company. Kitchen vehicles for all 
companies except the tank company and the medical 
company are organic to the service company. The medi- 
cal company kitchen prepares hot food for casualties 
while they are at the collecting station; for this reason 
it is not included in the regimental kitchen train. When 
kitchens are under regimental control, the kitchen train 
moves in bivouac under the command of the regimental 
motor transport officer. To simplify control, company 
general-utility vehicles are included in the kitchen train. 
Water trailers for the three battalion sections and the 
service company are assigned to the service company. 
Regimental separate company water trailers, except 
the medical company, may be attached to the service 
platoon. 
c. The truck maintenance train consists of vehicles 
and operating personnel from the service platoon truck 
maintenance section. 
d. The tank maintenance train consists of the 
vehicles and personnel of the service platoon tank 
maintenance section. 
e. The fuel and lubricant train consists of the tank 
company section vehicles and operating personnel who 
supply class 111 items to the tank company. 
£. The medical train consists of regimental medical 
company vehicles and personnel. 
77. DESIGNATION OF TRAINS, a. The regi- 
mental train is divided into a combat train and a field 
train. 
(1) The combat train comprises ammunition, 
maintenance, gasoline and lubricant, and 
80 medical vehicles that are required for the im- 
mediate support of combat operations. 
(2) The field train consists of kitchen, baggage, 
and administrative vehicles. It also includes 
the balance of fuel, medical, and maintenance 
vehicles not required to support units, but 
which are needed for support of the regiment 
as a whole. 
b. Company transport are the vehicles organic to the 
company. They are employed primarily for tactical or 
control purposes. 
c. Trains may also be designated by unit and func- 
tion. For example— 
(l) Ammunition train, Ist Infantry. 
(2) Gasoline and oil train, tank company. 
(3) Kitchen and baggage train, Ist Battalion. 
d. The number of vehicles included in any element 
of the regimental trains is seldom fixed. The number 
depends upon how they are used, and the tactical 
situation. The forward portion of the regimental zone 
of action is cleared of transportation, service personnel, 
and installations not necessary to combat. 
81 CHAPTER 10 
COMBAT SUPPORT, SERVICE 
Section I. INTRODUCTION 
78. MISSION OF COMBAT SUPPORT. Combat 
support includes supply, battlefield salvage, mainte- 
nance, transportation, administration, and services. The 
service company, assisted by similar elements organic 
to each unit, provides combat support for the regiment. 
Service company operates and maintains the bulk of the 
transportation used to move supplies or troops. Its 
personnel keep supply, maintenance, and personnel 
records, and prepare the required reports. Medical 
service is discussed in part three, this manual. 
79. COMBAT SUPPORT PLAN. a. The S-4 pre- 
pares the regimental combat support plan. It includes 
those plans discussed in chapter 8. The S-4 bases his 
plan on the mission, the tactical situation, detailed 
knowledge of the status of supply, maintenance, and 
transportation; available personnel; and administrative 
orders. In addition, the S-4 studies the terrain over 
which the regiment will move, the network of trails 
and roads in the area, and any special supply or trans- 
portation requirements. Based on this information he 
makes an estimate of the situation and decides how he 
will provide the combat support. This decision is the 
basis for his planning. 
82 b. The S-4’s detailed knowledge of the supply status 
includes: the quantity of each class of supply on hand 
by item, amounts of each item required by each unit, 
any existing supply deficiencies, and special supply 
requirements. 
c. The S-4 knows the status of unit organic trans- 
port. This includes any additional transportation re- 
quired for an operation. He keeps abreast for the 
regimental maintenance activities—including capabili- 
ties, spare parts, state of training of maintenance 
personnel, and the availability of tools. 
d. The S-4’s knowledge of the tactical situation in- 
cludes troop locations, nature of the operation, supply 
routes in the objective area, enemy air and patrol ac- 
tivity, and similar matters. Tactical and supply plans 
are closely coordinated and mutually supporting. 
Section 11. OPERATION OF THE SERVICE 
COMPANY COMBAT SUPPORT SYSTEM 
80. GENERAL. The service company’s regimental 
combat support operations are conducted primarily in 
the regimental train bivouac. Combat support agencies 
include supply points, maintenance installations, the 
regimental ammunition supply point, and collecting 
points. The S-4 supervises the location of these instal- 
lations, and he makes recommendations to the regi- 
mental commander concerning the employment of these 
supporting agencies. (See fig. 14.) 
81. REGIMENTAL TRAIN BIVOUAC, a. The 
regimental train bivouac is the focal point for supply 
83 BATTALION 
TRAINS AREAS 
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REGIMENTAL 
TRAIN BIVOUAC 
Figure 14. Installations in the regimental combat support 
system. 
84 and maintenance operations. Its general location may be 
stated in the division order. The regimental S-4 selects 
a suitable area near the assigned location. The exact 
site is picked by the service company commander, who 
is in command of the elements located in the bivouac. 
b. Regimental train bivouac elements may include— 
(l) Service company headquarters. 
(2) The receiving and distribution group of serv- 
ice company. 
(3) The class I supply point (or ration break- 
down point). 
(4) The regimental class 111 supply point. 
(5) The truck maintenance section. 
(6) The tank maintenance section. 
(7) The bath and clothing exchange units (when 
allocated to the regiment from division quar- 
termaster company). 
(8) The field trains of the regiment. 
(9) The combat trains of the regiment (less com- 
ponents released to the control of subordinate 
units). 
(10) Company transport under regimental control. 
(11) Kitchens under regimental control. 
(12) Administrative installations of attached units 
or supporting agencies and personnel for con- 
trol purposes to provide essential services. 
c. Characteristics of a suitable regimental train 
bivouac location include— 
(l) Convenience to the units served. 
(2) Noninterference with combat elements. 
(3) A good road network to the front and rear. 
(4) Concealment from hostile ground and aerial 
observation. 
85 (5) Sufficient area to permit dispersion of vehicles 
and activity, beyond the range of enemy light 
artillery fire. 
(6) Hard standings for vehicles—located forward 
of any terrain feature which might become a 
barrier to supply operations. 
(7) Terrain features favoring defense against air 
or ground attack, and favoring local security. 
(8) Buildings which are suitable as shelter for 
supply and maintenance activities, but which 
are not likely targets. 
(9) Water sources for vehicles, laundry, and 
bathing. It is difficult to find all of these fea- 
tures at one place, but each item is considered 
when locating the regimental train bivouac. 
d. The interior arrangement of the bivouac area is 
planned to expedite combat support. The service com- 
pany commander, assisted by the regimental motor 
transport officer, divides the area into sections. The 
bivouac commonly includes the following subdivisions: 
kitchen area, maintenance area, trains area, bath and 
clothing exchange area, train bivouac headquarters, and 
a salvage collecting point. The main supply route is 
clearly marked at the bivouac entrance, and signs with- 
in the bivouac show the traffic pattern. A well defined 
road net helps operations during darkness. 
(1) The kitchen area is off the main traveled route 
to avoid dust and dirt and to provide area for 
dispersion and concealment. Good routes, ac- 
cessible to vehicles, are needed in the kitchen 
area. It is desirable to have space for sorting 
rations and buildings suitable for temporary 
storage of rations. The class I supply point is 
86 near the center of the kitchen area. Class II 
and class IV items are sometimes handled 
through the class I location. 
(2) The maintenance area should be large enough 
to permit dispersion of gasoline stocks in 
small piles. It should have hard standing for 
vehicles and space for their dispersion. Build- 
ings suitable for work during blackout periods 
are desirable. The maintenance area includes 
the class 111 supply point, the truck mainte- 
nance section, and the tank maintenance sec- 
tion. These are all located in the same general 
vicinity. The class 111 supply point is near the 
main supply route. 
(3) The trains area includes the regimental train 
and company transport which is operating 
under regimental control. Solid, well-drained 
ground, and accessibility to interior roads is 
desirable. The area is large enough to permit 
dispersion and concealment. Available vehicles 
are concealed in this vicinity. The regimental 
dispatcher is located near the entrance to the 
trains area. 
(4) Elements of the bath section are located near 
water sources, and are accessible to troops. 
(These elements are assigned by the division 
quartermaster to support the regiment.) The 
bath section may be located in the train 
bivouac, or its elements are moved forward to 
serve units. Frequently a clothing exchange 
element goes with this installation. 
(5) The train bivouac headquarters area includes 
the following agencies: 
87 PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS: 
CONVENIENCE TO UNITS SERVED 
SUFFICIENT AREA 
GOOD ROADS TO FRONT AND REAR 
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bivouac. 
(o) Service company command post. 
(b) Service company command group. 
(c) Regimental S-4 section. 
(d) Receiving and distributing group. 
(e) Graves registration section. 
(/) Food service supervision group. 
(g) Communication personnel and their facili- 
ties. 
88 The train bivouac commander controls other 
elements within the bivouac. For this reason 
his headquarters should be centrally located. 
(See fig. 15.) 
(6) Collecting points for excess and damaged 
items, salvage, and captured material are 
located near the entrance to the regimental 
train bivouac. 
82. REGIMENTAL AMMUNITION SUPPLY 
POINT, a. The ammunition supply point controls 
ammunition flow. (For operation of the ammunition 
supply point see par. 36.) The location of the regi- 
mental ammunition supply point is recommended by 
the regimental munitions officer, and is subject to 
approval by S-4. Location of the ammunition supply 
point near the train bivouac simplifies security and 
control, and makes it easier for the munitions group to 
mess with service company. However, these two 
agencies seldom operate as one installation. If they are 
combined, the large volume of traffic operating through 
both installations causes confusion. 
b. Desirable characteristics of the regimental am- 
munition supply point are— 
(1) Adequate space. 
(2) Near good roads to the front and rear. 
(3) Located at or near the point where routes to 
units diverge. 
(4) Easy to identify. 
(5) Concealed from ground and air observations. 
(6) Convenient to units. 
(7) In defilade from enemy small-arms fire. 
89 83. OTHER SUPPLY POINTS, a. Temporary 
supply points may be used to support tactical require- 
ments. These include— 
(l) Forward class 111 supply points which sup- 
port and are located near the tank company. 
(2) Temporary supply points to control the issue 
or recovery of class IV material, such as 
assault boats, engineer fortification material, 
flame throwers, and similar items. 
b. Temporary supply points usually function as 
transportation control points for vehicles hauling sup- 
plies and equipment. They are used as collecting points 
for such items as engineer tools. 
84. MAINTENANCE INSTALLATIONS. 
a. Tables of organization and equipment prescribe the 
number of vehicles in the regiment. As there are no 
spare vehicles and replacement is usually difficult, 
vehicles are kept in the best possible operation condi- 
tion. 
b. The truck maintenance section is usually located 
in the regimental train bivouac. It performs scheduled 
service and repairs which are beyond the capabilities 
of company mechanics. 
c. The tank maintenance section is located in the 
regimental train bivouac area or in the tank company 
area. It performs tank maintenance which cannot be 
performed in the forward area. (See ch. 6 for details 
of maintenance procedures.) 
85. COLLECTING POINTS, a. Collecting points 
are located near supply installations on the main supply 
route. 
90 b. The salvage collecting point handles items sent to 
the rear by forward units. The items are sorted and 
turned over to agencies in the train bivouac area (see 
par. 45). Excess material is collected at the salvage 
collecting point and returned to supply channels. Sal- 
vage and captured material is collected and moved to 
the rear. 
c. The graves registration collecting point, operated 
by the graves registration section, is located in a 
secluded area. It is convenient to supply routes—and 
near the train bivouac or the ammunition supply point. 
Dead are collected at this location and evacuated to the 
rear. 
86. PERSONNEL SECTION. The personnel sec- 
tion maintains personnel records, prepares reports, and 
performs other personnel administrative functions. 
This section usually is consolidated with other division 
administrative agencies which are located in the rear 
portion of the division zone of action. However, the 
personnel section may operate in the regimental bivouac. 
87. COMMUNICATION. Operation of the combat 
support system requires good communication for con- 
trol. The service company and the medical company 
are tied into the regimental communication system with 
wire, messenger, and radio. (See fig. 16.) 
a. The regimental special purpose radio net includes 
the service company radio located in the train bivouac. 
The service company radio also operates in the regi- 
mental command net. Other supply installations are in- 
cluded in radio nets if radios are available. 
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SCHEDULED AND 
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92 b. Telephones, switchboards, and wire are used be- 
tween the supply agencies. The service company com- 
mander is responsible for installing and operating wire 
systems within the train bivouac. The regimental com- 
munication platoon operates wire lines to the regimental 
train bivouac. The regimental ammunition points are 
sometimes included in this system. When possible, ex- 
isting wire systems are utilized. Telephone lines link the 
principal supply installations and are connected with 
other wire systems within the regiment. This gives an 
effective communication net between supply agencies 
and the units. Service company personnel operate iheir 
own radios and telephones. 
c. Messengers are a principal means of communica- 
tion. They carry long written reports, maps, and over- 
lays. 
Section 111. OPERATION OF THE 
BATALLION COMBAT SUPPORT SYSTEM 
88. GENERAL, a. Within the battalion, combat 
support is handled by organic and attached elements. 
They perform on a reduced scale the same functions 
for the battalion as the service company performs for 
the regiment. Battalion combat support installations in- 
clude a train bivouac area, ammunition supply point, 
maintenance installations, collecting points, other supply 
points, kitchens, and medical installations. (See fig. 17.) 
These installations are located within the battalion area 
where they can best support the battalion. With regi- 
mental approval they may be located outside of the 
battalion area. 
93 COMPANY SUPPLY 
AND MESS LOCATIONS 
BATTALION 
JRAIN AREA 
TRAIN PARK 
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS 
CONVENIENCE TO UNITS, 
ROADS TO FRONT AND REAR. 
CONCEALMENT. 
SPACE FOR DISPERSION. 
MAINT 
AREA 
KITCHEN 
AREA 
Figure 17. Battalion combat support system. 
94 b. The battalion prepares the battalion combat 
support plan in the same manner as the regimental 
prepares his plan for the regiment. The battalion plan 
is based on similar knowledge of the supply situations, 
the tactical situation, and the terrain. The battalion S-4 
estimates the situation, arrives at a plan, and makes 
his recommendations to the battalion commander. 
c. The battalion S-4 supervises personnel who oper- 
ate the combat support system. They include the bat- 
talion motor transport officer, battalion maintenance 
personnel, the battalion pioneer and ammunition 
platoon, transportation noncommissioned officers, 
drivers, supply sergeants, armorers, and kitchen per- 
sonnel. 
89. BATTALION TRAIN BIVOUAC AREA. 
a. Battalion combat support operations are conducted 
primarily through the battalion train bivouac. The gen- 
eral location for the bivouac is announced by the regi- 
mental S-4. The exact location is selected by the bat- 
talion S—4 assisted by the battalion motor transport 
officer. 
b. Desirable characteristics for a battalion train 
bivouac area include— 
(1) Convenience to battalion units. 
(2) Good roads to the rear. 
(3) Passable roads and trails to forward com- 
panies. 
(4) Concealment from hostile ground or air ob- 
servation. 
(5) Defilade from hostile small-arms fire. 
(6) Space adequate for dispersion. 
c. The bivouac may be located within range of 
95 enemy fire. In such cases concealment, defilade, and 
dispersion are major considerations. In terrain where 
passive protection does not exist, or where losses would 
be prohibitive, the battalion installations are reduced to 
bare essentials. Nonessential kitchens and transporta- 
tion are located in the regimental train bivouac. Some 
losses are acceptable if locating the battalion installa- 
tions well forward increases the efficiency of combat 
support. The safety of supply personnel should not be 
permitted to outweigh the delivery of adequate food, 
fuel, and ammunition to the front-line units. 
d. The interior arrangement of the battalion bivouac 
area is similar to that of the regimental train bivouac. 
(See the principles discussed in par. 81.) 
90. MOTOR MAINTENANCE. Battalion main- 
tenance personnel operate in the train bivouac area 
under the supervision of the battalion motor transport 
officer. The pooling of personnel, skills, tools, and 
equipment increases efficient maintenance of battalion 
vehicles. Drivers not busy on other tasks assist the 
mechanics. 
91. TRAINS. Vehicles not employed for tactical or 
supply purposes are parked in the battalion trains area 
of the train bivouac. Trucks from the regimental serv- 
ice company employed under battalion control are also 
parked here. Drivers, disperse and camouflage their 
vehicles in concealed areas and perform preventive 
maintenance services. Drivers not performing mainte- 
nance tasks may be used as labor or bivouac sentries. 
92. KITCHEN LOCATIONS. When adequate con- 
cealment and defilade exist, kitchens are located in the 
96 battalion train bivouac area. The kitchens are dispersed 
in concealed locations accessible to vehicles. Rations are 
drawn from the regimental class I supply point and pre- 
pared for delivery to troops. (See ch. 2 for details.) 
93. BATTALION SUPPLY POINTS. Supply 
points for tactical operations include class 111 and class 
V installations, and supply points for the distribution of 
engineer materials, tools, or similar items. They are 
located close behind or within the battalion area. 
a. The class 111 supply point is located in the motor 
maintenance area. Five-gallon gasoline drums are dis- 
persed in this vicinity. Gasoline is issued directly to 
drivers, who refill their tanks and leave their empty 
drums. 
b. The battalion ammunition supply point is selected, 
established, and operated by the battalion S—4, assisted 
by personnel from the pioneer and ammunition platoon. 
The supply point may be located within the battalion 
train bivouac, or farther forward. Ammunition is sel- 
dom unloaded at the battalion ammunition supply point 
except to transfer loads. Loaded vehicles are dispersed 
in the vicinity awaiting ammunition requests from for- 
ward units. Desirable characteristics for this installa- 
tion are similar to those for the regimental ammunition 
supply point. 
c. Other classes of supplies are issued through the 
battalion bivouac, or direct from vehicles farther for- 
ward. For example, clothing or replacement arms are 
issued through supply personnel. Engineer tools, mines, 
or similar items are delivered direct to units. 
94. BATTALION COLLECTING POINTS, a. A 
collecting point for salvage, excess items, and captured 
97 material, is located in the battalion train bivouac. 
Material delivered to this point is evacuated to the rear. 
b. A collecting point for the dead may be located in 
the same vicinity, or near the ammunition supply point. 
Dead are evacuated directly to the regimental graves 
registration collecting point if transportation on which 
they are loaded is proceeding that far to the rear. Dead 
delivered by carrying parties, or by vehicles which must 
return to the front, are evacuated from the forward 
collecting points on the first available transportation. 
95. COMMUNICATION. The battalion communi- 
cation platoon establishes and maintains communication 
for its supply and medical installations within the bat- 
talion area. Radio and telephone communication speed 
up the delivery of supplies. 
Section IV. OPERATION OF COMPANY 
SUPPLY SYSTEMS 
96. GENERAL. The company supply system is 
simple but important. A single company supply area 
usually is sufficient, and company personnel safeguard 
and issue the supplies. The company commander is 
responsible for selecting the company supply location 
and distributing the supplies. Desirable characteristics 
for a company supply area include defilade from 
enemy fire, concealment from air and ground observa- 
tion, sufficient area to permit dispersion, and routes for 
the movement of supplies to platoons. 
97. RIFLE COMPANY SUPPLY SYSTEM. 
a. The company ammunition supply point is the princi- 
98 pal location for resupply, (See fig. 18.) It is located 
close behind the company. When possible, the ammuni- 
tion is carried forward by vehicles to weapon locations. 
When this is not possible, ammunition is unloaded at 
the supply point and moved forward to platoons by 
hand carry. (Platoon ammunition supply points usually 
are not established.) If company areas cannot be reached 
by vehicles, supplies are delivered by pack animals or by 
hand-carry. If local labor is available, porters are used; 
otherwise, personnel from units which are not engaged 
help deliver supplies. As a last resort, personnel from 
the front-line company itself pick up their own 
supplies. 
b. Company mess locations are selected by the com- 
pany commander and are usually located near the com- 
pany elements. Kitchens under company control are 
located in company mess areas. (See par. 17 for feed- 
ing principles.) Mail, clothing, replacements for dam- 
aged weapons or equipment, and similar items are 
issued to individuals at convenient times. Elements 
unable to come to the company mess locations send 
carrying parties to pick up their supplies. 
c. Within the company area, maintenance usually is 
performed by drivers. They make any simple repairs 
which are necessary to keep vehicles moving. When 
needed, repair teams from the battalion train bivouac 
assist the drivers. 
d. Damaged weapons and other equipment requiring 
repair or replacement are evacuated on vehicles. Sal- 
vage, excess, and captured material are evacuated as 
directed by the battalion commander. 
e. Dead are moved from the company area as soon 
as possible. Dead which cannot be reached by vehicles 
99 RIFLE COMPANY 
PLATOONS OBTAIN SUPPLIES FROM 
COMPANY SUPPLY POINT BY HAND 
CARRY OR LIGHT VEHICLES 
INDICATES UNIT SUPPLY AREA 
Figure 18. Rifle company supply system. 
100 are evacuated by carrying parties. Dead which cannot 
be evacuated by units are moved to the vicinity of 
traveled paths and covered with raincoats, blankets, or 
shelter halves. The location is plainly marked. Company 
commanders report to their battalion commander the 
location of all dead which companies are not able to 
evacuate. 
f. The movement of transportation is controlled 
carefully within forward company areas. Each com- 
pany commander issues vehicle control instructions to 
his transport personnel. Vehicle losses are minimized 
by limiting movement, making careful reconnaissance 
for suitable routes, and performing simple pioneer 
tasks to mark and improve the routes. See FM 7-10 
for discussion of rifle company supply activities. 
98. HEAVY WEAPONS COMPANY SUPPLY 
SYSTEM, a. The heavy weapons company supply 
system operates similar to the rifle company system 
However, heavy weapons companies are employed over 
the entire battalion front, and they use more heavy 
ammunition than do the rifle units. (See fig. 19.) 
b. The company ammunition supply point acts as a 
control point for vehicles carrying ammunition to the 
forward units. One weapons carrier with its basic 
load of ammunition is placed close behind each forward 
platoon. Ammunition may be supplied through rifle 
company installations whenever such locations are 
usable. Units which cannot be reached by vehicles are 
supplied by pack animals or by hand-carrying parties. 
c. The company mess location is selected near the 
largest number of heavy weapons units. (See par. 17 
101 HEAVY WEAPONS COMPANY 
PLATOON LOCATIONS ARE OFTEN THE 
SAME AS RIFLE COMPANY LOCATIONS 
I INDICATES UNIT SUPPLY AREA 
Figure 19. Heavy weapons company supply system. 
102 HEAVY MORTAR COMPANY 
MORT 
MORT 
-COLL 
MORT 
FORWARD SUPPLY POINTS 
ARE ESTABLISHED WHEN 
NECESSARY 
INDICATES UNIT SUPPLY AREA 
Figure 20. Heavy mortar company supply system. 
103 for serving meals; see par. 16 for arrangements in 
feeding the units attached to rifle companies.) 
99. HEAVY MORTAR COMPANY SUPPLY 
SYSTEM, a. Combat support procedures for the 
mortar company depend upon how the company is em- 
ployed. The supply of food, gasoline, and class II and 
class IV supplies functions in the same manner as for 
other separate companies not organic to battalions. 
Ammunition is heavy and expended rapidly. The neces- 
sity for continuous close support and the tonnage in- 
volved requires the use of vehicles for the supply and 
replenishment of ammunition. (See fig. 20.) 
b. Platoon ammunition supply points are established 
to control the supply of ammunition to platoons at- 
tached to battalions. Platoon ammunition supply points 
function in the same manner as the heavy weapons 
company ammunition supply points. 
100. TANK COMPANY SUPPLY SYSTEM. 
a. The tactical employment of the tank company dic- 
tates the supply system. (See fig. 21.) 
b. Tank gasoline and ammunition loads are re- 
plenished from supply points accessible to the supply 
vehicles. These points are established as close behind 
the units as possible. Individual tanks may be with- 
drawn to supply points for replenishing loads, or tanks 
engaged with the enemy may be withdrawn in rotation 
and their loads replenished. As an alternative, tank 
units which have expended their ammunition loads may 
be replaced by fully supplied units. 
c. Rations, water, and class II and class IV supplies 
are furnished to the tank company by using the supply 
104 TANK COMPANY 
PLATOONS ARE SUPPLIED THROUGH 
FORWARD SUPPLY POINTS OR DIRECT 
FROM COMPANY SUPPLY POINT 
INDICATES UNIT SUPPLY AREA 
Figure 21. Tank company supply system. 
105 procedures described for other units. Maintenance of 
tanks while in forward areas is limited to crew main- 
tenance. (For details of maintenance, see pars. 37-45.) 
101. HEADQUARTERS COMPANY AND 
SERVICE COMPANY. These two units usually 
are supplied direct from installations in the regimental 
train bivouac. 
102. MEDICAL COMPANY, Th,e medical company 
establishes a company supply point near the regimental 
collecting station. This point delivers medical supplies 
and class 11, 111, and IV items to elements of the 
company. Elements near the collecting station are fed 
at the medical company kitchen. Attached battalion 
medical platoons are fed by their battalions. 
103. COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL OF 
COMPANY SUPPLY SYSTEMS. Normal com- 
pany communication systems are used to control combat 
support in the company areas. 
Section V. SECURITY FOR COMBAT 
SUPPORT 
104. REGIMENTAL TRAINS, a. The regimental 
commander is responsible for the security of his regi- 
mental trains from the ground and the air. The service 
company commander, under the general supervision of 
the regimental S—4, organizes the necessary security 
for the trains in bivouac. He also coordinates security 
for elements of the trains operating away from the 
bivouac area, employing armed convoys if needed. 
106 b. During movement to contact, the route of the 
regiment’s advance is secured by combat elements oper- 
ating as advance, flank, or rear guards. However, 
personnel operating the trains furnish their own close- 
in security. They use their individual weapons, machine 
guns, and rocket launchers against hostile ground or 
guerrilla attack. Unless orders have been issued to the 
contrary, all caliber .50 machine guns are prepared to 
fire on attacking enemy planes. 
c. When the regiment is in contact with the enemy, 
the reserve rifle element may be made responsible for 
the overall ground security of the regimental rear 
areas. To protect supply lines or installations against 
guerrillas, enemy paratroops, or other groups, the 
reserve element then furnishes security detachments for 
those elements of the train which are on the move. The 
commander of the security forces coordinates with the 
service company commander. The service company 
commander keeps the commander of the security forces 
informed of the number and size of supply convoys, 
time of departure, time of return, destination, and other 
pertinent information. The commander of the security 
force is responsible for the tactical operation of detach- 
ments assigned to furnish security. Except in emer- 
gencies, supply vehicles are formed into convoys to gain 
maximum protection and conserve security forces. 
105. SECURITY OF TRAIN BIVOUACS. 
a. Local ground security for train bivouac is provided 
by establishing a perimeter defense around the area 
occupied. If security forces are available, their com- 
mander is responsible for establishing the defense. He 
uses all available elements except medical personnel. If 
107 no security forces have been assigned to protect the 
train bivouac area, the service company commander is 
responsible for planning and establishing the defense. 
b. Machine guns on ground mounts are sited and 
their fires coordinated to cover avenues of enemy 
approach. Rocket launchers are sited to cover likely 
avenues of enemy mechanized approach to the area. 
Particular attention is given to good trails and roads. 
Riflemen are placed where they can best cover gaps 
in the machine gun fires and protect the machine gun 
and rocket launcher positions. When enemy mech- 
anized attack is probable, minefields may be laid by 
qualified personnel if their presence will not endanger 
friendly elements. The location of these minefields is 
recorded and reported. 
c. The perimeter defense is divided into sectors 
under assigned leaders who organize the defense. When 
possible, defense groups for each sector are composed 
of the men operating the installations in or near that 
sector. (See fig. 22.) 
d. Each man receives instructions on his part in the 
defense, the signals or conditions under which defensive 
positions are to be manned, and location of assembly 
points. 
e. A warning system is established and guards are 
posted at all times. During darkness, or when enemy 
groups are known or suspected to be operating in the 
vicinity, the number and strength of guard posts is 
increased. At night, men not on guard or other duty 
sleep in the immediate vicinity of their assigned de- 
fensive positions. 
f. Men who are working close to their defensive 
positions can use them for protection from enemy air 
108 PLANNED ROAD 
BLOCKS 
KITCHEN AREA 
/ TRAIN \ 
/bivouac] 
TRAINS AREA 
ORGANIZED DEFENSIVE POSITION. 
NOT OCCUPIED. 
Figure 22. Security of supply installations. 
attack or long range weapons. If the distance from 
the installation at which he works to his assigned 
defensive position is in excess of 50 yards, individual 
shelters or foxholes are prepared for protection from 
air attack and long range weapons fire. These entrench- 
ments also serve as alternate defensive positions against 
enemy ground, paratroop, or guerrilla attacks. 
106. SECURITY AGAINST AIR OR PARA- 
TROOP ATTACK. Antiaircraft units furnish the 
109 overall security of the rear areas against air attack. 
Machine guns not needed for ground defense supple- 
ment the antiaircraft fires. When antiaircraft emits are 
not able to protect the bivouac area, protection is fur- 
nished by the organic machine guns. In either situation 
antiaircraft machine gun crews are designated and a 
control system is established to coordinate fires. Guards 
are posted to give warning of ground attacks. 
Section VI. COMBAT SUPPORT DURING 
OPERATIONS 
107. SUPPORT DURING MOVEMENT. The 
regiment always is prepared to move promptly with all 
of its equipment, protect itself enroute, and ready to 
fight. Tactical moves vary depending upon the immi- 
nence of contact with the enemy, transportation avail- 
able, effectiveness of enemy long range weapons and 
aircraft, road and traffic conditions, and the necessity 
for speed. Although the regiment may receive assist- 
ance from division or higher echelons, service company 
is prepared to furnish combat during all movements. 
The regimental S-4 plans and cordinates combat sup- 
port measures. 
108. SUPPORT DURING MOVEMENTS IN 
ROUTE COLUMN, a. When ground contact with 
the enemy is remote, the regiment moves in route col- 
umn. While the regiment is in route column, adminis- 
trative considerations govern and tactical formations 
are not required. 
b. Foot troops march or are moved by available 
motor, rail, or air transportation. Marching troops and 
those moving by motor are issued packaged rations for 
110 the noon meal. At overnight halts unit messes feed hot 
evening and morning meals. Elements of the regiment 
moving by rail establish messes aboard trains or use 
packaged rations. Troops moving by air are issued 
packaged rations or in-flight lunches. Unit messes are 
established in debarkation areas. 
c. Elements moving by motor consist of one or more 
echelons, and they may use several routes—depending 
on highways, traffic restrictions, and the effectiveness 
of enemy long range weapons and aircraft. When the 
regiment moves on one route, service company moves 
as a unit in the regimental column. When more than 
one route or echelon is used, the company is divided so 
as to provide support for each of the elements. Combat 
support functions consist primarily of furnishing 
rations, fuel for vehicles, and vehicle maintenance. 
Rations normally are drawn before departure and are 
carried in trucks. Vehicle fuel is drawn from class 111 
dumps or supply points, which are established along the 
route by higher headquarters. It is issued to individual 
vehicles at halts. Vehicles carry an additional supply of 
fuel in 5-gallon cans. Maintenance for disabled vehicles 
is furnished by maintenance personnel which follow 
each echelon or column in organic maintenance vehicles. 
109. SUPPORT DURING MOVEMENTS IN 
TACTICAL COLUMN, a. Movements in tactical 
column are made under conditions when ground con- 
tact with the enemy is considered possible, though not 
imminent. The regiment or some of its units are pre- 
pared to go into combat immediately, and the regiment 
ordinarily moves in tactical groups. Security is main- 
tained to the front, flanks, and rear of each column. Transportation is made available for flank and rear 
security detachments. 
b. Resupply during tactical column movements de- 
pends on enemy action, disposition of units, and speed • 
of movement. Units normally carry sufficient supplies 
with them to permit completion of the movement before 
resupply will be required. For those meals eaten en 
route, packaged individual or group rations are issued 
before the movement. Prior to the movement, vehicles 
are serviced, fuel tanks are filled, and extra fuel in 
5-gallon drums is issued to vehicles. 
c. If extended movements in tactical column are re- 
quired, higher commanders attach supply convoys to 
the regiment to accompany or rendezvous with it at 
specified times and locations during the movement. 
Supplies are drawn from established supply points as 
directed by the higher commanders. 
d. The disposition of trains during movements in 
tactical column depends upon road and traffic condi- 
tions and the mission of units. Trains usually accom- 
pany the regiment during the move. Those elements 
essential to combat (ammunition vehicles and company 
transport) are released to the control of units which 
are likely to need them. Other vehicles not immediately 
essential to combat are put at or near the rear of the 
column where they are able to furnish the needed sup- 
port and not interfere with the movement of tactical 
vehicles. 
e. Transportation is released to units according to 
the mission. For example, if a battalion is assigned as 
advance guard, it receives control over its company 
transport and its section of the regimental ammunition 
train. Its kitchens and company general-utility vehicles 
112 remain under regimental control with the remainder of 
the regimental trains. 
f. The advance guard battalion may release company 
transport to all its companies, or it may release only 
the company transport of the advance guard company. 
Battalions not yet assigned specific combat missions 
move their transport as one echelon, which is released 
to companies when needed. 
g. During movement in tactical column maintenance 
is furnished in the same manner as in the route column, 
except for rear guard vehicles. The rear guard reports 
to the service company vehicles which require mainte- 
nance. Service company performs the required main- 
tenance by sending a repair team back (see par. 45). 
110. SUPPORT DURING THE APPROACH 
MARCH, a. When ground contact with the enemy is 
imminent, the regiment assumes an approach march 
formation. During this phase of movement to contact 
tactical considerations govern, and all units are pre- 
pared for immediate combat. Depending upon the mis- 
sion, method of movement, strength of screening force, 
terrain, and information of the enemy, commanders 
select a formation which will expedite movement into 
combat. 
b. Units are completely supplied before the approach 
march. Rations, fuel, and ammunition necessary to 
initiate combat are issued to units. 
c. If the mission of the regiment is to attack directly 
from the approach march formation (when a covering 
force is not in position between itself and the enemy), 
the regiment releases battalion sections of the ammu- 
113 nition trains to battalions. Company transport is re- 
leased to companies, and medical vehicles accompany 
the unit which they are to support. In some situations 
normal combat support installations, such as regimental 
train bivouacs and collecting stations, may be estab- 
lished when the regiment goes into the approach march. 
In other cases—for example, when the position of the 
enemy has not been determined—the regimental in- 
stallations may move by bounds behind the regiment. 
In these cases the combat support installations are pre- 
pared to operate on order. In either case service and 
medical companies are prepared to promptly initiate 
resupply, maintenance, and medical service functions. 
111. SUPPORT WHILE IN THE ASSEMBLY 
AREA, a. The regiment or its elements occupy assem- 
bly areas, where final preparations for combat are made. 
The assembly area is protected by a covering force 
from the regiment or other units. Extra ammunition is 
issued, final orders are given, and final coordinations 
are made. Any equipment which is not immediately 
essential for combat is stacked and left in the area or is 
placed on company general utility vehicles. 
b. Vehicles which are still under the control of higher 
commanders—for example, company transport under 
battalion control—are released to units. The vehicles 
not essential to initiate combat are returned to battalion 
or regimental train bivouacs. Vehicles are fueled and 
empty 5-gallon drums are sent to the rear for refilling 
c. Service company establishes the regimental train 
bivouac and regimental ammunition supply point. Medi- 
cal company establishes the regimental collecting sta 
tion, and battalion medical platoons establish aid 
114 stations. If time and the tactical situation permits, a 
hot meal is fed to troops before they move into the 
attack. 
112. SUPPORT DURING OFFENSIVE ACTION. 
a. When the attack commences, the service company 
initiates resupply, maintenance, and evacuation pro- 
cedures. Medical company elements give medical service 
to attacking units. Installations and supplies are kept 
as mobile as possible, moving forward behind the ad- 
vancing attack. Orders for the attack include a route 
of ammunition advance and instructions concerning the 
employment of company transport, general utility 
vehicles, and ammunition trains. 
b. It is important that feeding plans are prepared 
promptly, and that all troops are fed hot meals. Troops 
are fed as discussed in paragraphs 12-19. Units fre- 
quently change their attachments during the attack. 
Meals are served at normal intervals if possible. When 
necessary to insure effective feeding, kitchens are 
released to battalions or companies. 
c. The methods of distributing gasoline and oil are 
flexible, particularly in the tank company. When tanks 
are attached to battalions, the regiment may establish 
small gasoline supply points close behind the forward 
battalions. 
d. Regimental and battalion ammunition supply 
points advance by bounds along a planned route called 
the route of ammunition advance. This provides con- 
tinuous close support to the attacking echelon. The 
route of ammunition advance starts with the initial 
location for the ammunition supply point and continues 
to a location from which to serve troops on the final 
115 REGIMENTAL 
OBJECTIVE 
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS 
GOOD ROADS TO FRONT AND REAR 
EASE OF IDENTIFICATION 
CONCEALMENT 
Figure 23. Route of ammunition advance. 
116 objective. (See tig. 23.) The advance designation of the 
route assists units in locating the ammunition supply 
point—even though it may be in the process of dis- 
placing. 
e. Vehicles carrying basic loads of ammunition are 
released to units. As ammunition is expended, the 
empty vehicles are sent to battalion ammunition supply 
points for refilling. Separate companies send their ve- 
hicles to the regimental ammunition supply point for 
refill. Lighter company vehicles are refilled at these 
points by transferring loads from heavier vehicles. 
After loading, company vehicles return to their units. 
f. Battalions dispatch their ammunition train vehicles 
to the regimental ammunition supply point to be refilled 
(par. 36). The regiment uses ammunition trains and 
other available organic vehicles of large tonnage capac- 
ity to haul ammunition from the army ammunition 
supply point to units. When the regiment cannot haul 
its ammunition requirements, it requests more vehicles 
from division or closer support by the ammunition 
supply agency. 
g. In rapidly moving situations ammunition supply 
is maintained by prior planning and aggressive exe- 
cution. 
h. To insure effective maintenance, small teams of 
service company mechanics are sent forward to the 
battalion bivouac areas, where they make minor repairs 
and preventive maintenance inspections. 
113. PURSUIT. Combat support for pursuit opera- 
tions is similar to the support for offensive operations. 
However, movement is rapid and supplies are more 
mobile. Organic transportation is reinforced by higher 
117 units. Installations, such as the train bivouac, are 
temporary. Troops are issued small unit or individual 
rations, when the delivery of hot meals is impossible. 
Gasoline requirements for tanks are greatly increased, 
and basic loads of ammunition may be increased. Sup- 
plies and equipment not essential to the operation are 
left under guard in old areas to release additional 
transportation for moving troops and the most neces- 
sary supplies. 
114. DURING DEFENSIVE ACTION, a. Combat 
support during the defensive operations varies—de- 
pending upon whether the defense is established in 
close contact with the enemy or under the protection of 
covering forces. 
b. Immediately following offensive action, defensive 
positions usually are established in close contact with 
the enemy. The combat support installations which 
were used during the offensive may either remain in 
place or be moved to stronger defensive positions. For 
this type of defense, the functioning of the combat 
support system is similar to that for the offense. 
c. During the defense, food is sent up from kitchens 
located in the regimental or battalion train bivouac. 
Attachments to units on the defensive position do not 
change as rapidly as in the offense, and the distribution 
of meals is easier. Troops in exposed positions are fed 
during darkness or by relays at the company mess loca- 
tions. As the position becomes more stabilized, feeding 
plans are changed accordingly. Unit and individual re- 
supply on a defensive position is similar to the system 
used for the offensive. Fuel requirements are less but 
ammunition requirements are greater. 
118 d. No routes of ammunition advance are prescribed 
in the defense. Ammunition to meet carefully estimated 
needs is placed on the position. The amount of ammu- 
nition to be placed on the position should be limited to 
the amount which will be needed before replenishment 
can be effected. This estimate is made by the unit com- 
mander after consideration of previous combat experi- 
ence, the tactical situation, and circumstances affecting 
replenishment. 
e. When units are out of contact with the enemy or 
when protected by covering forces, regimental con- 
trolled vehicles haul ammunition from the army supply 
points to the battle positions. To reduce traffic conges- 
tion in rear areas and at the army ammunition supply 
point, a minimum number of large capacity vehicles is 
used. Usually the vehicles deliver ammunition directly 
to the company areas. When this is impracticable, loads 
are transferred from the ammunition train vehicles to 
unit weapon carriers at regimental or battalion ammu- 
nition supply points. Weapon carriers then complete 
the delivery to company areas. 
f. When the defense is established while in contact 
with the enemy, or when contact is imminent, vehicle 
movement may be restricted in the forward defensive 
positions. Units then establish ammunition reserves by 
replenishing their supply from basic loads of weapon 
carriers. This is done in the same manner as for offen- 
sive operations. 
g. During the conduct of the defense, ammunition is 
delivered to forward positions by hand-carry from 
weapons carriers brought as far forward as possible on 
covered routes. Initial ammunition stocks are unloaded 
near weapons positions. Additional ammunition is 
119 delivered under cover of darkness. This avoids revealing 
the positions of weapons and reduces vehicle losses. 
h. Vehicles not required in the defense of forward 
areas are withdrawn to the regimental train bivouac or 
to ammunition supply points, where basic loads are re- 
constituted with ammunition hauled from the army 
ammunition supply point. 
i. Preventive maintenance, repair of arms and equip- 
ment, issue of shortages in supply, and other measures 
are carried out during lulls in the fighting. 
j. Supply agencies obtain and issue fortification 
materials such as barbed wire, sandbags, antitank and 
antipersonnel mines, logs, lumber, and tools. These are 
used to improve the defensive positions. 
115. DURING REST PERIODS, a. When the regi- 
ment or one of its units is in a rest area, the primary 
mission is training and rehabilitation. During these 
periods shortages of equipment are replaced, reports 
are submitted, replacements are equipped, records are 
completed, and the unit made ready for further combat. 
Commanders schedule necessary training and other 
activities, including periods to repair and clean equip 
ment and for inspections. 
b. Commanders inspect their units and submit requi- 
sitions for the replacement of all shortages in organi- 
zational and individual equipment. Supply personnel 
process these requests and obtain and issue replacement 
items. 
c. Units and individuals repair and clean equipment, 
individual weapons, and clothing. Communication equip- 
ment is checked and those repairs possible are made 
by units. 
120 d. Items which cannot be repaired within the regi- 
ment are turned in to division maintenance elements, 
who either repair or replace the items. Repair and 
inspection teams may be requested from division agen- 
cies to make technical inspections and minor repairs. 
e. Vehicle maintenance is intensified during rest 
periods. Drivers and mechanics inspect and repair unit 
vehicles. Vehicles are greased and lubricated and gaso- 
line tanks are refilled just before returning to combat. 
f. Basic loads of ammunition are checked for com- 
pleteness and serviceability. Ammunition issued to in- 
dividuals is inspected to see that it is complete and 
serviceable. 
g. Items of unit equipment which have been ex- 
pended, such as field wire, are replaced and prepared 
for combat use. Equipment of replacement personnel 
who have been assigned is checked to see that it is 
complete. 
h. Kitchens normally are released to companies. Unit 
messes feed hot meals three times daily at normal meal 
hours. 
i. Items of supplies or equipment required for train- 
ing or recreational purposes, such as targets, training 
ammunition, or athletic equipment, are requisitioned by 
the regimental S-4. Close coordination with other regi- 
mental staff sections, particularly the S-l and the S-3, 
is necessary so that equipment which is needed for these 
purposes is available to units without delay. 
j. A bath unit from the division quartermaster com- 
pany should be made available near the unit area. If 
the shower unit is located some distance away from the 
unit area, the S-4 provides transportation to and from 
the bathing area. The division quartermaster may 
121 operate a clothing exchange in connection with the bath 
unit. This depends on the availability of sufficient extra 
clothing and laundry facilities to permit the exchange 
of soiled clothing for clean. If this is impossible, laun- 
dry facilities may be improvised. 
k. Medical service is furnished by aid stations in unit 
areas. The stations operate with medical chest number 
two. This allows packs to be used by the aid station in 
combat to be made ready for combat usage. Aid sta- 
tions may be operated by the battalion medical platoons 
and by elements of the regimental collecting platoon. 
Normal channels are used for evacuation of sick and 
injured. Physical inspections, inoculations, and sani- 
tary measures are conducted as directed by com- 
manders. If the size of the bivouac area and location 
of units permits, medical service may be centralized to 
free medical personnel for training. 
l. Recreational trips to points of local interest or 
other rest areas are scheduled as a part of the rehabili- 
tation program. During these movements the S-4 estab- 
lishes mess facilities for the troops and normally 
provides transportation for the movement. If the areas 
visited are not part of an established rest area, he may 
establish mess and administrative facilities in the new 
area. 
116. DURING PERIODS IN RESERVE. When 
the regiment or one of its units is in reserve, it is 
prepared to move immediately in tactical formation. 
Although the duration of the reserve mission seldom 
can be predicted, there may be time for the unit to 
accomplish some of the functions discussed in the pre- 
ceding paragraph. During these periods commanders 
122 insure that ammunition, equipment, clothing, and 
weapons are complete and serviceable, and that troops 
are fed hot meals. If possible, facilities for bathing and 
clean socks and underwear are made available. 
Section VII. SPECIAL OPERATIONS 
117. AIRBORNE OPERATIONS. See part four, 
this manual. 
118. AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS. The support 
of amphibious operations is echeloned. The echelons of 
supplies are called individual reserves, initial reserves, 
beach reserves, and landing force reserves. Division or 
task force headquarters determines the amounts and 
types of supplies and transportation, and the numbers 
of supply, medical, and administrative personnel to be 
included in each echelon. These details are announced 
in administrative orders or annexes. 
a. The individual reserve provides sufficient supplies 
to initiate combat. It is carried ashore by the individuals 
and animals of the landing force. It includes water, 
rations, ammunition, and medical supplies sufficient to 
last 1 to 2 days. These supplies are loaded aboard the 
ships carrying the assault troops accessible for issue to 
individuals prior to debarkation. Special equipment or 
supplies needed by the assault units such as demolitions, 
waterproof bags, or items required for passage of ob- 
stacles may be issued in the same manner. This equip- 
ment is reduced to the minimum essential for combat. 
Usually all equipment is hand carried during the initial 
phases of the operation. 
b. (1) The initial reserve provides sufficient supplies 
for the landing force to sustain itself in com- 
123 bat for 2 to 5 days. It includes all classes of 
supplies for all elements of the force. Part of 
these supplies are loaded on vehicles which are 
scheduled to land in later waves of the assault. 
The remainder is loaded aboard the ship so 
that it may be moved ashore immediately be- 
hind assault units. Vehicles carry basic loads 
of ammunition and prescribed equipment. 
Vehicle tanks are filled to three-quarters ca- 
pacity and carry extra 5-gallon drums of fuel 
and extra oil and lubricants. 
(2) The supply of ammunition often is critical 
during the initial phases of an amphibious 
operation and the amount required usually 
will be more than assaulting troops can carry, 
For this reason part of the initial reserve of 
ammunition is loaded on vehicles which will 
be landed across the beach with later assault 
waves. Immediately upon landing, these ve- 
hicles deliver their ammunition loads to theii 
units. Assaulting troops which cannot be sup 
plied with additional ammunition in this man- 
ner may carry extra ammunition ashore and 
drop it on the beach, or a short distance inland 
at designated places. Ammunition dropped by 
the inital wave is later assembled into small 
piles which become battalion dumps. As the 
assaulting battalions move farther inland serv- 
ice company units come ashore and these small 
battalion dumps are taken over by regiment 
Forward units replenish ammunition by hand 
carry or by confiscated motor and animal 
transport if available. As the beachhead is 
124 deepened and organic motor transport comes 
ashore, basic loads are used to replenish am- 
munition. Additional ammunition is also 
brought ashore to dumps as needed. Eventu- 
ally the ammunition supply procedure becomes 
the same as that employed for normal offen- 
sive action. 
(3) The remainder of the initial reserve is brought 
ashore after the regimental shore party has 
been established on the beach. Rations are 
loaded on kitchen vehicles and are brought 
ashore with other supplies and equipment on 
organic or attached transport. Supplies which 
are not loaded on vehicles are brought ashore 
in bulk by landing craft or amphibious ve- 
hicles and delivered to regimental dumps. Sup- 
plies are distributed to units from these dumps 
in the same manner as ammunition. Service 
company or shore party elements replacement 
items for arms or equipment lost during the 
landing are brought ashore by service com- 
pany or shore party elements. 
c. Beach reserves consist of from 5 to 10 days sup- 
plies of all classes of supply for all elements of the 
landing force. They are landed when the beachhead is 
secure and beaches are free of observed enemy fire. 
Bulk supplies are moved ashore and the remainder of 
organic transport is delivered to units. The normal 
supply distribution system is established and supply 
procedures follow those used for normal ground 
operations. 
d. Force reserves consist of supplies of all classes to 
support the landing force for a period of from 10 to 30 
125 days. They are delivered ashore after the beachhead 
is firmly established and distributed to units by division 
or task force service units. 
119. COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS, a. Logis- 
tical support for tactical operations in cold weather or 
in arctic conditions follows the same procedures em- 
ployed for other combat operations. However, special- 
ized equipment, additional training, and special 
handling are usually required. Organization and train- 
ing are completed before beginning operations. This 
enables the personnel to familiarize themselves with 
operating special equipment. In many sections of the 
arctic and subarctic it is not feasible to move supplies 
by ground during breakup or freeze-up. These condi- 
tions affect the planning of logistical support. 
b. Wheeled transportation is difficult to operate in 
deep snow or during extremely cold weather. Tractor 
and sled trains are used for hauling supplies over areas 
without roads. Special fuels and lubricants are required 
to meet extreme cold weather conditions. Heated shel- 
ters are necessary for maintenance personnel. Special 
methods and equipment are used to start and operate 
vehicles. 
c. Many supplies are consumed at a greater rate 
during cold weather operations. Fuel and lubricant 
requirements increase because of incomplete combus- 
tion, idling of engines and a greater amount of low- 
gear driving. Also, large quantities of fuel are used for 
heaters and for cooking. Ration requirements are in- 
creased to compensate for loss of air dropped supplies, 
increased consumption, and spoilage due to freezing. 
Demolition requirements are increased because explo- 
sives are needed to penetrate frozen ground. 
126 d. Storage of supplies presents a considerable prob- 
lem. Rations are kept in heated shelters to prevent 
freezing, and gasoline and oil have to be protected from 
the weather. Ammunition stored in the open is placed 
above ground and kept covered. 
e. During cold weather operations prompt medical 
service is very important. Because of the extreme cold, 
shock develops rapidly. Evacuation is speeded up by the 
use of ski-litters, toboggans, or snow-boats. Litter- 
bearers when hand carrying a litter are soon exhausted 
in deep snow. Otherwise, the medical system operates 
in the same general way as for combat operations in 
warmer climates. 
120. MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS, a. In mountain 
warfare, pack animals, hand carry and air resupply 
are used to a much greater extent than in operations 
over less rugged terrain. This frequently limits the 
amount of supplies that can be moved and the size of 
the force which can be supplied; otherwise, the supply 
procedures are similar to those used in normal tactical 
operations. 
b. Supplies usually are transported in stages. They 
are moved as far forward as possible on vehicles and 
transferred to pack animals. The animals shuttle them 
as close to unit locations as possible. Finally, the sup- 
plies are moved forward to front-line units by hand- 
carrying parties, or by porters organized from native 
inhabitants. 
c. Small stocks of rations and ammunition may be 
moved forward and placed close behind forward units. 
These supplies are used as emergency reserves. 
d. More food is required in mountain operations than 
127 under ordinary conditions. Mountain fighting is strenu- 
ous, and the body requires additional heat in cold 
weather. When possible, hot meals are served. The use 
of the standard company kitchen is limited by diffi- 
culties in transporting hot food. Kitchen equipment 
and personnel may be moved forward and remain close 
behind their units to heat canned rations and prepare 
hot drinks. When this is not practical, outposts, patrols, 
and other small groups use small gasoline stoves or 
individual heating tablets. 
e. Ammunition supply points frequently are moved 
closer to the front. They remain close behind the front 
lines to simplify supply delivery. In selecting positions 
for weapons, ammunition supply is considered. To 
reduce the ammunition haul, mortars, artillery, and 
similar weapons requiring heavy ammunition should 
be located near accessible routes. 
f. Rolls or packs seldom are dropped—except in a 
coordinated attack on a limited objective—because the 
limited road net and other supply difficulties are likely 
to prevent delivery. Also, this equipment is needed with 
the individual because night temperatures are low. 
g. Air lift may be used to supply units beyond reach 
of effective ground supply. Supplies are dropped or 
parachuted into areas marked by the forward units. 
For medical support in mountain warfare, see para- 
graph 160. 
-121. DESERT OPERATIONS, a. Desert operations 
present problems of transportation, concealment, and 
maintenance. 
b. Railways and roads seldom exist in desert terrain, 
and supply is by cross-country motor convoys. Move- 
128 merits to forward units are usually at night and are 
complicated by navigational difficulties. Although major 
terrain obstacles seldom are encountered, gullies and 
patches of soft or shifting sand hamper movements. 
Air transported supplies are used to a considerable 
extent. 
c. The supply of water for men and vehicles pre- 
sents a serious problem. Water supplies are hauled or 
piped from available sources. Water is usually rationed 
to the amounts absolutely necessary. 
d. In desert terrain, when troops are operating within 
the range of hostile fighter and bombardment aircraft, 
the feeding methods may be changed. If it is imprac- 
ticable to use unit messes, each vehicle carries rations 
and water for the occupants. Individuals or groups 
assigned to each vehicle prepare their own food. Small 
detachment rations may be issued to other units and 
prepared by them. 
e. Supplies of ammunition and gasoline are widely 
dispersed to avoid losses by enemy fire. The amount of 
ammunition carried in combat vehicles is limited by 
soft terrain and extended radius of operations. Basic 
loads are promptly refilled. Mobile stocks may be held 
available and shifted to meet requirements of forward 
units. 
f. Time and space experience factors developed in 
other types of terrain do not fit desert operations. Addi- 
tional factors include— 
(1) Lack of roads. 
(2) Difficulty of maintaining direction. 
(3) Vulnerability of supply convoys and installa- 
tions to attack by aircraft or mobile ground 
forces. 
129 (4) Danger of sudden sandstorms. 
(5) Loading difficulties caused by dispersion of 
supplies. 
These additional items require that time and space 
factors be based on experience over the terrain used. 
g. Sand increases preventive maintenance functions. 
Filters require particular attention, water requirements 
are increased, and preventive maintenance services and 
inspections are intensified (see pars. 37-45). 
h. Medical service in the desert is similar to that for 
other operations. 
122. JUNGLE OPERATIONS, a. Special jungle 
supply conditions often determine the extent of opera- 
tions, the rates of movement, and the strength of forces. 
Because of delivery difficulties requirements are antici- 
pated well in advance. Careful plannning conserves 
transportation facilities. Supplies are supervised closely 
to exclude nonessential items. The jungle affords con- 
cealment from air observation. Since protection of 
convoys against ambush is easier in daylight, supplies 
are moved during daylight hours. 
b. Hand-carry is the basic jungle transport for small 
units. If available, native labor and animals are used. 
c. Air lift is important to jungle supply operations. 
Supplies are parachuted, free dropped, or air trans- 
ported to landing fields. 
d. Water-borne transportation is the most economical 
and often the surest means of supply. Distributing 
points are established along waterways to save trans- 
portation by men, animals, and vehicles. 
e. Road and trail construction assumes major impor- 
tance, and many engineer troops are required to sup- 
port operations. f. Rations consist mainly of nonperishable items. 
The supply of food in small (preferably individual) 
containers is important where mess equipment cannot 
be sterilized. 
g. Ammunition supply becomes more difficult in mov- 
ing situations—especially where there are no water- 
ways or roads. Ammunition is usually broken down 
into hand-carry loads. 
h. Clothing, particularly shoes and socks, deteriorate 
rapidly in tropical jungle areas. Special provision is 
made for their resupply, and units carry a limited 
emergency supply of shoes and socks. Demolitions and 
engineer supplies, cutting tools and barbed wire should 
be made available on call. 
i. Personal sanitation is mandatory to maintain fight- 
ing strength of units. Each man is trained in personal 
hygiene, antimalarial prophylaxis, sterilization of 
water, and prevention of skin diseases. 
123. RETROGRADE MOVEMENTS. Ammunition 
is supplied to the covering force by transfer from other 
units, or by the release of ammunition train vehicles to 
the covering force commander. Ammunition require- 
ments are estimated to insure ample supply but not to 
the extent that large amounts still have to be be aban- 
doned or destroyed. Delaying units secure ammunition 
from the initial position. They also pick up limited 
ammunition stocks placed for them along the route of 
withdrawal or on selected delaying positions. For medi- 
cal procedures in retrograde movements, see para- 
graph 157. 
131 BATTALION 
MEDICAL 
PLATOON 
AID 
STATION 
SECTION 
LITTER 
BEARER- 
SECTION 
BATTALION 
MEDICAL 
PLATOON 
Figure 24. Regimental medical company. 
COMPANY 
AID 
SECTION 
MEDICAL COMPANY 
INFANTRY 
REGIMENT 
BATTALION 
MEDipAL 
PLATOON 
AMBULANCE 
SECTION 
COLLECTING 
PLATOON 
LITTER 
BEARER 
SECTION 
COMPANY 
HEADQUARTERS 
COLLECTING 
STATION 
132 PART THREE 
MEDICAL COMPANY, INFANTRY 
REGIMENT 
CHAPTER 11 
ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF 
MEDICAL COMPANY PERSONNEL 
Section I. INTRODUCTION 
124. COMPOSITION. The medical company, infan 
try regiment, consists of a company headquarters, a 
collecting platoon, and three battalion medical platoons 
(See fig. 24.) For details of composition and equip- 
ment, see the current tables of organization and equip- 
ment. For medical service, see chapter 12. 
Section 11. COMPANY HEADQUARTERS 
125. DUTIES OF PERSONNEL. The company 
headquarters consists of the personnel required to per- 
form the command and administrative duties of the 
unit. 
a. The regimental surgeon commands the medical 
company and is a regimental special staff officer. As a 
133 member of the regimental staff, he keeps his com- 
mander informed on the medical situation and the 
capabilities of the medical company. He recommends 
measures for the prevention of manpower loss due to 
disease, injury, and wounds. This includes the control 
of communicable, climatic, and nutritional diseases. His 
efforts are directed to maintaining the physical fitness 
of personnel. Based on the tactical plan, he makes an 
estimate of the medical situation and submits a medical 
plan to the regimental commander. He maintains liaison 
with the division medical battalion and the division 
surgeon. He supervises technical matters pertaining to 
the medical service within the regiment, as well as the 
training of all regimental troops in basic medical sub- 
jects. He supervises the collection, care and treatment 
of the sick and injured. He operates the medical supply 
system within the regiment, and he is responsible for 
the medical records of the regiment. As commanding 
officer of the medical company the regimental surgeon 
is responsible for the administration, discipline, training, 
and operation of the company. This includes operation 
of the company mess, the procurement, storage, and 
distribution of supplies, and the maintenance of equip- 
ment and vehicles. 
b. The administrative officer (Medical Service 
Corps) assists the regimental surgeon in the adminis- 
tration and operation of the company. 
c. The mess, supply, and motor officer (Medical 
Service Corps) assists the regimental surgeon in the 
supervision of the mess, supply, and motor activities. 
d. The first sergeant carries out the company admin- 
istrative details. He is assisted by clerks and a mes- 
senger. 
134 e. The mess steward operates the company mess. He 
supervises the assistant mess steward, cooks, and mess 
attendants. 
f. The motor sergeant assists the motor officer in the 
operation and supervision of the company motor ve 
hides and in motor maintenance. Drivers and automo 
tive mechanics operate under the motor sergeant. They 
perform driver and company maintenance (see ch. 6) 
g. The supply sergeant assists in operating the com- 
pany headquarters supply section. For further details 
of supply procedure, see chapter 12. 
h. The liaison agent operates the company message 
center and supervises liaison activities within the com- 
pany (see par. 150). 
i. Filler personnel are used by the regimental sur 
geon to replace losses or to assist sections having peak 
loads. 
Section 111. COLLECTING PLATOON 
126. GENERAL. The collecting platoon consists of a 
collecting station, a litter bearer section, and an ambu 
lance section. 
127. COLLECTING STATION, a. The Medical 
Corps officers provide medical care for the sick and 
wounded. The senior medical corps officer is the pla- 
toon leader. 
b. The platoon sergeant is in charge of the enlisted 
personnel of the collecting platoon. He assists in the 
care of the casualties at the collecting station. 
c. The section sergeant is in charge of the enlisted 
personnel at the collecting station, and assists in the 
care of the casualties. 
135 d. The assistant section sergeant assists in the 
care of casualties. 
e. Medical and surgical technicians perform techni- 
cal duties appropriate to their specialties. 
f. The truck drivers operate and maintain the col- 
lecting station vehicles. 
g. The five company aid men in the collecting sta- 
tion are attached as follows: two company aid men to 
the heavy mortar company; one to the tank company; 
one to the service company; and one to the head- 
quarters and headquarters company (see par. 132). 
128. LITTER BEARER SECTION, a. The section 
leader, a medical service corps officer, commands the 
litter bearer section and makes timely recommendations 
for its employment. His section normally operates from 
a site near the collecting station. He maintains close 
supervision of the litter bearers by personally checking 
the status of evacuation at the battalion aid stations and 
along the litter evacuation routes. 
b. The section sergeant assists the section leader in 
the operation and supervision of the section. 
c. The litter bearers of the collecting platoon evacu- 
ate casualties from the battalion aid stations to the 
regimental collecting station. Usually six of the litter 
bearers are qualified surgical technicians who supervise 
treatment of casualties en route. They may also be used 
to reinforce the litter bearers of the battalion medical 
platoon. Whenever possible, the litter bearers operate 
with the ambulance section of the collecting platoon. 
129. AMBULANCE SECTION, a. The section 
leader, a medical service corps officer, commands the 
136 ambulance section and makes recommendations for its 
employment. The section normally operates from a site 
near the collecting station. The section leader closely 
supervises evacuation at the battalion aid stations. He 
selects ambulance evacuation routes. 
b. The section sergeant assists the section leader in 
the operation of the ambulance section. 
c. The truck drivers operate their vehicles to evacu- 
ate casualties from the battalion aid stations to the 
regimental collecting station. They may assist battalion 
medical platoons in the evacuation of casualties who are 
forward of the battalion aid stations. 
d. The ambulance orderlies assist in the evacuation 
of the casualties from the battalion aid station to the 
regimental collecting station. They also serve as assist- 
ant ambulance drivers. 
Section IV. BATTALION MEDICAL PLATOON 
130. GENERAL. The regimental medical company 
has three battalion medical platoons. The three platoons 
are identical in organization and functions. Each pla- 
toon consists of a battalion aid station, company aid 
men, and litter bearers, and is designed to support an 
infantry battalion. 
131. BATTALION AID STATION. Battalion aid 
station personnel operate as follows: 
a. The battalion surgeon commands the battalion 
medical platoon. As a member of the battalion com- 
mander’s staff, his duties correspond to the staff func- 
tions of the regimental surgeon. He bases his plans on 
the tactical plan of the infantry battalion commander. 
137 Specifically— 
(l) He makes an estimate of the situation. 
(2) Prepares a medical plan, assigns duties, and 
establishes and operates one or more battalion 
aid stations. 
(3) Personally treats the sick and wounded. 
(4) Makes continuous reconnaissance for the re- 
location of aid stations. 
(5) Maintains contact with his battalion comman- 
der and formulates medical plans as the situa- 
tion develops. 
(6) Keeps the battalion commander informed of 
the medical situation, including medical sup- 
ply, and makes recommendations concerning 
medical service. 
(7) Keeps the regimental surgeon informed of the 
medical and tactical situations. 
(8) Makes requests of the regimental surgeon for 
medical support, additional supplies and equip- 
ment, and help in the evacuation of casualties. 
(9) Supervises measures, for the prevention of 
disease and injury within his unit. 
b. The medical assistant, a medical service corps of- 
ficer, is especially trained in emergency medical treat- 
ment. He assists the battalion surgeon in the care of 
the sick and wounded and in the operation of the 
battalion medical platoon. 
c. The platoon sergeant, who is also supply sergeant, 
is in charge of the enlisted personnel of the platoon 
He assists in the care of casualties. 
d. The medical sergeant assists in the care of casu- 
alties. 
138 e. The medical and surgical technicians receive casu- 
alties, sterilize instruments, administer hypodermic 
medication, perform shock nursing, and assist in set- 
ting up or moving the station equipment. 
132. COMPANY AID MEN. a. Company aid men 
are surgical technicians attached to the companies of 
the battalion on the basis of one per combat platoon. 
Their duties include emergency treatment on and off 
the battlefield, and the placing of casualties in marked, 
protected places to await the arrival of litter bearers. 
The aid men direct walking wounded to the aid sta- 
tions. They inform the battalion surgeon of the situa- 
tion by messages carried by litter bearers, or in emer- 
gencies, by walking wounded. 
b. When the time and the tactical situation permit, 
aid men initiate emergency tags for all wounded treated 
by them. When practicable they also tag the dead and 
clearly mark the location of bodies. 
133. LITTER BEARERS. The number of men in a 
litter team varies with the terrain and the litter haul, 
but generally there are four men, one of whom is a 
surgical technician. The team evacuates the wounded 
to the battalion aid station. In areas comparatively free 
from enemy fire, platoon vehicles may be used in this 
work. Vehicles are used as far forward as practicable 
to expedite evacuation and conserve the strength of 
litter bearers. Duties of litter bearer teams include— 
a. Maintaining contact with the combat elements. 
b. Clearing the field of casualties by removing those 
who are unable to walk to the battalion aid station. 
c. Directing or guiding the walking wounded to the 
battalion aid station. 
139 d. Administering emergency treatment to the 
wounded. 
e. Assisting the battalion aid station personnel in 
moving and re-establishing the aid station. 
f. Acting as messengers. 
g. Initiating emergency medical tags for the dead 
when practicable. 
134. EQUIPMENT. A battalion medical platoon has 
equipment for the treatment and care of sick and 
wounded. When vehicles cannot be used, platoon per- 
sonnel carry the equipment on pack boards. All ve- 
hicles, including trailers, can easily be converted into 
patient carriers. (For detailed lists of equipment, see 
current table of organization and equipment.) 
140 CHAPTER 12 
COMBAT SUPPORT, MEDICAL 
COMPANY 
Section I. MEDICAL SERVICE AND SUPPLY 
135. GENERAL. The regimental medical company- 
supports an infantry regiment by providing medical 
service for the regiment. Dental care of the regiment 
is provided by the division medical battalion. Optical 
service is provided by army agencies through unit medi- 
cal officers. 
136. MISSION. The mission of the regimental medi- 
cal company is to provide unit medical service. Unit 
medical service includes— * 
a. Emergency medical treatment. 
b. Establishment and operation of battalion aid sta- 
tions, and a collecting station. 
c. Reception, sorting, and temporary care of 
casualties. 
d. Removal of casualties by litter or ambulance to 
battalion aid stations, and the collecting station. 
e. Continuous medical care for casualties during their 
evacuation. 
137. GENERAL SCHEME OF EVACUATION. 
Company aid men give emergency medical treatment to 
casualties on the battlefield and then direct the walking 
wounded to the battalion aid station or predesignated 
141 COMPANY AID MEN 
ACCOMPANY UNIT IN COMBAT 
AND GIVE IMMEDIATE EMER- 
GENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT 
TO WOUNDED. 
COLLECTING PLATOON 
OPERATES REGT COLL STA 
( 1200-3500 YDS FROM FRONT) 
PERFORMS EVACUATION FROM 
BN AID STA BY LITTERS AND 
VEHICLES. SUPPORTS ENTIRE 
REGT. REINFORCES BN MED 
PLAT 
BATTALION MEDICAL 
PLATOON 
OPERATES BN AID STA IN 
CLOSE SUPPORT (300-800 
YDS) PERFORMS EVACUATION 
TO AID STA BY LITTER AND 
COLLECTS WALKING WOUND- 
ED. 
Figure 25. Chain of medical evacuation within the regiment. 
ambulance loading points; they place the seriously 
wounded in marked and protected places for evacuation 
to the battalion station by litter bearers or 
patient-carrying vehicles. Casualties are treated at the 
battalion station and either returned to duty or evacu- 
ated to the regimental collecting station by ambulance 
or litter bearers (see fig. 25). Casualties occurring in 
the regimental zone of action who are from units not 
organically a part of the regiment may be treated and 
evacuated through the existing regimental facilities or 
they may be evacuated directly to the division clearing 
station. 
Section 11. BATTALION AID STATION 
138. GENERAL. A battalion aid station is an 
installation for the treatment of the sick and wounded. 
142 It is established by a battalion medical platoon of the 
regimental medical company and it furnishes medical 
service for troops operating in the battalion area. 
139. LOCATION. Desirable features and considera- 
tions for the location for a battalion aid station are— 
a. Tactical operation of the unit supported. 
b. Expected areas of casualty density. 
c. Protection afforded by defilade. 
d. Convergence of lines of drift. 
e. Length of litter haul. 
f. Remote from military targets. 
g. Concealment and security. 
h. Protection from the elements. 
i. Accessible evacuation routes to the front and rear. 
Prominent features or installations such as bridges, 
fords, important road junctions, firing positions, and 
supply installations are avoided. (See fig. 26.) 
140. FUNCTIONS. At the battalion aid station 
casualties requiring further evacuation are treated and 
prepared for transportation to the rear. There is a con- 
stant effort to prevent any unnecessary evacuation; 
casualties with minor injuries, wounds, and illnesses 
are given treatment and returned to duty. Casualties are 
not permitted to accumulate and thus impair mobility. 
Specific functions of a battalion aid station include: 
a. Receiving and recording casualties. 
b. Examining and sorting casualties, and returning 
the fit to duty. 
c. Treating casualties. (Treatment is limited to that 
necessary to prepare casualties for further evacuation.) 
d. Preventing or treating shock. 
143 DO NOT LOCATE MEDICAL INSTALLATIONS— 
NEAR A PROMINENT LANDMARK 
NEAR A FORD 
NEAR AN IMPORTANT ROAD JUNCTION 
NEAR A BRIDGE 
NEAR AN AMMUNITION SUPPLY POINT 
WHERE IT IS EXPOSED TO DIRECT FIRE 
RIGHT FLANK 
Figure 26. Avoid prominent features or probable targets. 
144 e. Providing temporary shelter and protection for 
casualties. 
f. Providing temporary treatment for combat exhaus- 
tion cases. 
g. Assisting in loading casualties on the collecting 
platoon vehicles. 
141. INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT. The internal 
arrangement of an aid station depends upon the terrain, 
the tactical situation, climate, and the expected casualty- 
rate. The aid station is divided into four sections—the 
receiving section, seriously wounded section, lightly 
wounded section, and forwarding section. The set-up of 
these sections is not elaborate, and the battalion surgeon 
allocates operating personnel. The functions of receiv- 
ing, recording, examining, sorting, and treating and dis- 
posing of casualties are provided for in every situation. 
Section 111. COLLECTING STATION 
142. GENERAL. A collecting station is the medical 
installation where the regiment’s sick and wounded are 
collected and treated. It is the rearmost installation of 
regimental medical service. It is established by the 
collecting platoon of the medical company. 
143. LOCATION, Desirable features for the loca- 
tion of a collecting station are— 
a. Central location with respect to the battalion aid 
stations. 
b. Defilade. 
c. Cover and concealment. 
d. Accessible to ambulances. 
145 Prominent terrain features and military installations are 
avoided when selecting a site for the collecting station 
(see par. 139 and fig. 26). 
144. FUNCTIONS. The functions of a regimental 
collecting station include— 
a. Receiving, sorting and recording casualties. 
b. Providing adequate treatment for casualties. 
c. Returning the fit to duty. 
d. Preparing casualties for evacuation to the rear. 
e. Providing treatment for combat exhaustion cases. 
f. Assisting in loading evacuation vehicles. 
g. Providing company aid men for the tank, mortar, 
service, and headquarters companies. 
145. ARRANGEMENT AND OPERATION. The 
regimental collecting station acts as a buffer against ex- 
cessive loss of manpower. Whenever possible, casualties 
expected to return to duty within a reasonable period 
are held at the collecting station until their return to 
duty. The number and types of patients who may be 
held will vary. When a considerable number of casual- 
ties occur, the collecting station may be set up in several 
sections. (See fig. 27.) The sections of the collecting 
station are as follows: 
a. Receiving section. As casualties arrive at the 
collecting station they are examined at the receiving 
section. There they are sorted into seriously wounded 
and slightly wounded. Litters, blankets, and splints 
which arrive with the patients remain with them, and 
an equal number of these items are sent back to the aid 
station by return litter bearers or ambulances. This 
replacement of property is termed “property exchange” 
(see par. 167). 
146 TO CLR STA 
FORWARDING 
AND 
PROPERTY 
EXCHANGE 
Figure 27. Organization of a regimental collecting station. 
SERIOUSLY 
WOUNDED 
SLIGHTLY 
WOUNDED 
GAS 
| CASUALTIES 
I 
MSG 
CEN 
RECEIVING 
AND 
PROPERTY 
EXCHANGE 
FROM BN AID STA 
147 b. Seriously wounded and slightly wounded sec- 
tions. 
(1) Seriously wounded are taken to the seriously 
wounded section; others are moved to the 
slightly wounded section. At the collecting 
station more elaborate medical aid procedures 
are possible than at the aid station. However, 
treatment is limited to measures necessary to 
save life and prepare the casualty for further 
evacuation. Hot food and drinks, prepared 
at the company kitchen, are available for feed- 
ing as directed by a medical officer. 
(2) Ordinarily the collecting platoon commander 
is in charge of the slightly wounded section. 
This enables him to divide his time between 
professional treatment and his command 
duties. The assistant platoon commander de- 
votes his full time to the seriously wounded 
section. Enlisted personnel assist in either 
section. They attend cases of shock and per- 
form such duties as sterilizing instruments, 
administering plasma, and giving hypodermic 
injections. 
c. Gas casualty section. This section is established 
when necessary for the treatment of gas casualties. It 
is operated by personnel detailed from the collecting 
platoon. This section should be located far enough 
away from other sections of the station to prevent them 
from becoming contaminated. Personnel working in this 
section wear protective clothing and gas masks. Plans 
are prepared in advance for equipping, establishing, 
and operating this section. 
d. Forwarding section. After a casualty has been 
148 treated, an entry is made on the back of his emergency 
medical tag showing treatment and disposition. He is 
then sent to the forwarding section to await evacuation 
to the clearing station by medical battalion ambulance. 
Wounded not requiring further evacuation are returned 
to their units. The forwarding section is operated by 
a noncommissioned officer who supervises the loading 
and keeps an informal record of the number evacuated. 
Medical property accompanying casualties from the 
collecting station is replaced with a like amount by the 
division medical battalion. 
146. OTHER PROCEDURES, a. If the situation 
permits, personnel suffering from combat exhaustion 
may be held at the regimental collecting station. They 
are separated from other casualties and provided with 
medication, hot food, and an adequate place to rest. 
Those unable to return to duty after a short period of 
rest are evacuated to the clearing station for further 
observation and treatment. All others are returned to 
their units. The regimental commander is notified daily 
of the number of cases of this nature being held at the 
collecting station. 
b. The collecting station displaces as required. Pro- 
longed surgical procedures are avoided so that the sta- 
tion can move without delay, and without being 
hindered by an excessive accumulation of casualties. If 
all casualties can be evacuated promptly, the station 
personnel pack their equipment and load it on the unit 
vehicles. If all casualties cannot be evacuated at once, 
the station is displaced by echelon. The slightly wounded 
section, as the first echelon, closes, moves, and opens 
at the new location. This section cares for all wounded 
149 until the collecting station movement is complete. The 
seriously wounded section continues to function at the 
original station site until its casualties have been evacu- 
ated. It then moves to the new location. The sections 
of the station then move as a unit or in echelons. 
Section IV. LITTER BEARER AND 
AMBULANCE SECTIONS 
147. FUNCTIONS, a. The function of the litter 
bearer and ambulance sections of the collecting platoon 
is to evacuate casualties from the battalion aid stations 
to the collecting stations. The plan for their employment 
is included in the medical plan prepared by the regi- 
mental surgeon. Whenever possible, evacuation of the 
aid stations is by ambulance. When vehicles cannot 
reach the aid stations, litter bearers are used to carry 
to loading points. Ambulances go as far forward as 
practicable to evacuate from loading points. 
b. Depending upon the local situation, part of or both 
the litter bearer and ambulance sections may be used to 
reinforce the battalion medical platoons for evacuating 
the areas forward of the battalion aid stations. When 
operating in these forward areas, they come under the 
control of the battalion surgeon. 
c. Section leaders supervise the operation of their 
sections and make necessary recommendations to the 
regimental surgeon. Some personnel of the litter bearer 
section may remain near the collecting station. When 
not actually engaged in evacuation, they assist in the 
operation of the station. Drivers and assistant drivers 
not engaged in evacuating perform company vehicular 
maintenance. 
150 Section V. COMPANY HEADQUARTERS 
148. FUNCTIONS. The company headquarters 
includes the command and administrative personnel. 
They establish and operate the following: 
a. Command post. 
b. Unit mess. 
c. Motor park. 
d. Unit supply. 
e. Liaison. 
149. COMMAND POST. A company command post 
is established in the vicinity of the collecting station. 
The command and regimental staff administrative de- 
tails for which the regimental surgeon is responsible 
are carried on here. 
150. LIAISON, a. Liaison must be maintained dur- 
ing combat between the battalion aid stations and the 
collecting stations to insure prompt and continuous 
evacuation of casualties from the aid stations by the 
litter bearer and ambulance sections of the collecting 
platoon. It is the dual responsibility of the regimental 
and battalion surgeons to keep each other notified of 
the locations of the medical installations. Available 
means of communication include radio, telephone, 
liaison agents, and written and oral messages carried 
by ambulance drivers, litter bearers, and in emer- 
gencies, patients. (For details of medical company 
communications, see fig. 28 and par. 161.) Other than 
one liaison agent, there is no organized liaison section 
in the collecting platoon. When the situation requires 
additional liaison agents, available personnel from the 
151 SCR-300* 
SCR-300* 
SCR-608* 
SCR-619* I 
RADIO 
WIRE 
MESSENGER 
*OR ITS EQUIVALENT 
Figure 28. Communication within the medical company. 
company headquarters or collecting platoon are used. 
These liaison agents accompany the battalion medical 
platoon until the aid station is established and then 
return to the collecting station, or a predetermined point 
between the aid and collecting station, to guide the litter 
bearers or ambulance drivers to the aid station site. 
b. Liaison with the division medical battalion is a 
responsibility of the medical battalion commander and 
is normally maintained by the liaison agent of the pla- 
toon of the ambulance company which evacuates the 
collecting station. 
Section VI. MEDICAL SERVICE DURING 
SPECIFIC OPERATIONS 
151. ROUTE COLUMN. During route column the 
regimental medical company may move as a unit, or 
the battalion medical platoons may accompany their 
respective infantry battalions. Medical units normally 
move immediately behind the marching troops they 
152 support. To transport march casualties it is important 
to have at least one ambulance or designated vehicles 
clear of personnel and equipment. When assistance is 
needed, the regimental surgeon requests additional 
ambulance service from the division medical battalion. 
Although medical support follows the troops which it 
supports, it should in all cases precede maintenance 
vehicles and any vehicles designated to pick up route 
marking personnel. 
152. TACTICAL COLUMN, a. During tactical 
column the regimental medical company is disposed to 
care for march casualties and to support tactical opera- 
tions. The regimental surgeon keeps informed of the 
tactical plan, and accompanies the regimental staff. 
b. Battalion medical platoons accompany their 
battalions. The battalion surgeon moves with the 
battalion command group and the company aid men 
with their companies. The medical assistant, aid station 
personnel, and litter bearers are at the rear of the 
battalion. In a foot march, they march at the rear of 
the foot elements. 
c. Medical vehicles carrying aid station equipment 
follow the combat vehicles of the column. One ambu- 
lance from the collection platoon is attached to each 
battalion medical platoon during the march. It evacu- 
ates casualties from within the column. 
d. The medical company headquarters and collecting 
platoon march at the rear of the regimental foot ele- 
ments. Vehicles of the company headquarters and the 
collecting platoon move with the regimental headquar- 
ters company transportation. 
e. The regimental surgeon may request ambulances 
153 from the division medical battalion to accompany the 
marching troops. These ambulances are employed under 
his control, and are used to collect and evacuate march 
casualties. When only one divisional ambulance is with 
the regiment, it accompanies the collecting platoon at 
the rear of the column. If additional ambulances are 
available, one accompanies each battalion medical pla- 
toon. When the regiment deploys for combat, division 
ambulances revert to division control. 
f. A march casualty is given treatment by a company 
aid man, who rejoins the company after giving emer- 
gency medical treatment. Casualties able to continue the 
march rejoin their units. Other sick and disabled are 
ordinarily given permission by their squad leaders to 
fall out of the marching column and report to a com- 
pany officer. The company officer may direct the 
soldier to report to a medical officer or medical assist- 
ant, or he may authorize the soldier to drop out of the 
column and wait for medical help. 
g. The disposition of the casualty depends upon the 
results of the medical officer’s examination. The soldier 
may continue the march, he may be put in a medical 
department vehicle for later examination and disposi- 
tion, or he may march at the rear of the column under 
medical observation. The medical officer making dis- 
position of the casualty informs the unit commander 
of his disposition in each case. An efficient method is 
to forward an indorsement on the written permit pre- 
viously issued to the casualty by his unit commander. 
Casualties separated from their organizations are 
tagged by the medical officer. Casualties keep their arms 
and equipmefit. 
h. When march casualties are numerous, march 
154 collecting posts may be established and operated by the 
collecting platoon of the regimental medical company. 
Posts are located at predetermined sites along the route 
of march. A march collecting post consists of personnel 
equipped with litters, dressings, blankets, and other 
equipment. Casualties are collected, treated and held 
pending evacuation by ambulances from the division 
medical battalion. When security elements are large 
they are furnished detachments from the medical pla- 
toon of the battalion concerned. These medical detach- 
ments may be increased by personnel from the medical 
company collecting platoon, or the division medical 
battalion. 
153. APPROACH MARCH, a. In the approach 
march the location of medical units depends upon the 
formation used by the combat element. Usually medical 
units are in a location similar to that used during move- 
ment in a tactical column. Battalion medical platoons 
accompany their battalions, and company aid men their 
companies. 
b. When an infantry battalion adopts a deployed 
formation, company aid men deploy with their respec- 
tive companies. Litter bearers are deployed to cover the 
widening battalion front. The remainder of the medical 
platoon marches along the axis of advance. It moves in 
a formation similar to that of the infantry, hand carry- 
ing aid station equipment if necessary. The battalion 
surgeon remains with the battalion command group as 
long as possible to keep himself informed of the situa- 
tion. The remainder of the medical company continues 
marching in the formation used for the tactical column. 
c. When the unit occupies an assembly area or goes 
into attack positions, the disposition of medical per- 
155 sonnel remains unchanged. The regimental surgeon 
accompanies the regimental command group to make his 
recommendations and receive the regimental order. He 
then returns to the collecting station and issues his 
order. The battalion surgeon remains with the battalion 
commander or his staff until he receives the battalion 
order. The surgeon then rejoins the aid station and 
issues his order. 
d. While in an assembly area, company aid men 
obtain additional supplies from the aid station, and the 
litter bearers are issued litters and additional dressings. 
The aid station personnel remain in a state of readiness. 
The company headquarters and collecting platoon per- 
sonnel remain in readiness for forward displacement. 
Liaison is established with the battalion aid stations. 
154. DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ATTACK. 
a. When the regiment deploys for the attack, the regi- 
mental surgeon dispatches some of the litter bearers or 
ambulances to each aid station. The platoon transporta- 
tion joins its platoon, and the ambulances of the collect- 
ing platoon revert to regimental control. 
b. Detailed orders are issued to medical personnel. 
The initial location of the battalion aid station is given 
in the battalion order. The initial site for the collecting 
station is given in the regimental order. 
c. Aid station personnel move to the initial locations 
of their installations. They remain mobile, and ready to 
displace forward—pending the establishment of the aid 
station. Reconnaisance for new forward aid station 
sites is continuous. 
155. MEDICAL SERVICE DURING THE AT- 
TACK. a. During the attack the company aid men 
156 follow the leading platoons, locate the wounded, and 
administer emergency treatment. The wounded are 
placed in marked and protected locations. Locations of 
those unable to walk are marked to indicate their posi- 
tion to litter bearers. Litter bearers search the area for 
wounded and carry nonwalking casualties to aid 
stations. 
b. Battalion aid stations are established at locations 
indicated in the operation order. When the aid station 
displaces forward, aid station personnel assist in the 
search for casualties. The wounded are left in a group 
at the old aid station site with attendants, to be picked 
up by personnel from the collecting platoon. 
c. The company headquarters and the collecting sta- 
tion are kept mobile as long as possible. The collecting 
station is set up when the operation order is received. 
Casualties are evacuated from the battalion aid stations 
by collecting platoon litter bearers or ambulances. 
Evacuation service is continuous, and casualties are not 
allowed to accumulate at battalion aid stations. 
d. In separate companies of the regiment, company 
aid men administer emergency medical treatment and 
arrange transportation to the nearest medical installa- 
tion. Since the separate units are all motorized, litter 
bearers are seldom used. Transportation is by unit 
vehicles, or by ambulances called from the collecting 
platoon. 
e. The division medical battalion evacuates continu- 
ously—keeping the collecting station free to move for- 
ward. Casualties occurring in the rear portion of the 
regimental zone of action are evacuated by collecting 
platoon personnel. 
f. The medical company headquarters is established 
157 near the collecting station. Liaison with battalion aid 
stations is maintained throughout the operation. 
g. Medical battalion ambulances may evacuate from 
battalion aid stations through the collecting station to 
the division clearing station. Collecting stations are not 
by-passed, even though medical battalion ambulances 
may be evacuating battalion aid stations. Vehicles stop 
at collecting stations to prevent evacuation of those 
casualties who can be treated there and returned to 
duty. Ambulances from the collecting platoon evacuate 
battalion aid stations whenever the tactical situation and 
the terrain permit. They are sometimes used forward of 
the battalion aid station to shorten the litter carry. 
h. Battalion surgeons keep the regimental surgeon 
informed of the tactical and the medical situations. The 
regimental surgeon maintains supervision over the 
medical service throughout the operation. He keeps the 
division surgeon informed of the regimental medical 
situation. 
156. MEDIAL SERVICE DURING THE DE- 
FENSE. a. In defensive situations the battalion 
medical platoons of the front line regiment are dug in 
and as well established as the defensive positions of 
the infantry battalion which is being supported. The 
battalion aid station generally is located farther to the 
rear than in the attack, to avoid being involved in minor 
penetrations. It is located to the rear of the reserve 
company. 
b. The collecting station of a front line regiment is 
located farther to the rear than in the attack. It is 
located to the rear of the reserve battalion. 
c. If the regiment is in reserve, the battalion medical 
158 platoons and the collecting platoon remain mobile. In 
all cases the employment of the medical unit must 
parallel the employment of the unit being supported. 
157. DURING RETROGRADE MOVEMENTS. 
In all types or retrograde movements battalion aid sta- 
tions and the collecting station displace rearward by 
bounds. Temporary aid stations and regimental collect- 
ing points are established along the avenues of rear- 
ward movement. Available transportation is used to 
evacuate the wounded to prevent their capture. The 
collecting platoon may be called upon to furnish litter 
bearer or ambulance reinforcements for the battalion 
medical platoons. The division ambulance company 
evacuates promptly all casualties from the regimental 
collecting points. If it is necessary to abandon wounded, 
personnel and supplies from the medical company are 
left with them under protection of the Red Cross flag. 
The decision to abandon casualties is a command 
decision. 
158. MEDICAL SERVICE IN TRAIN BIVOUAC. 
One company aid man from the collecting platoon is 
attached to the service company to furnish emergency 
medical treatment. Evacuation of the sick and wounded 
from the train bivouac may be accomplished by any 
available ambulance or by use of service company 
transportation. Evacuation should be to the nearest 
medical installation. The service company commander 
is responsible for knowing the location of medical in- 
stallations and arranging for evacuation. Medical 
installations which may be located in the vicinity of the 
train bivouac include the division clearing station, 
159 artillery battalion aid stations, engineer battalion aid 
stations, or regimental collecting stations. 
159, IN CAMP OR BIVOUAC. In camp or bivouac 
the regimental medical company functions as a unit, 
and establishes a regimental dispensary. When the units 
of the regiment are widely scattered, separate battalion 
dispensaries are set up. Arrangements are made for 
evacuation by the division ambulance company. 
160. DURING SPECIAL OPERATIONS, a. The 
regimental medical company supports the regiment in 
special operations, such as jungle, mountain, and arctic 
warfare. It often is reinforced for such missions. Ad- 
ditional personnel and equipment are obtained from the 
division medical battalion, or from corps and army 
medical units. At times combat troops may have to be 
used to aid or replace litter bearers. The use of combat, 
troops for medical evacuation purposes is a command 
decision. 
b. Medical service is stressed in special operations. 
Casualties are usually in poor physical condition and 
must be treated under adverse conditions. Since evacua- 
tion is slow and laborious, greater dependence is placed 
on the company aid men and battalion aid stations. 
Litter relay posts may be established for evacuation 
over long distances when casualties are heavy. Company 
aid men are trained carefully. They should be qualified 
in the sorting of casualties. They keep a small amount 
of supplies in their company areas, as casualties may 
have to wait for prolonged periods before they can be 
evacuated. The battalion aid station is prepared to hold 
casualties longer than for usual operations. 
160 Section VII. COMMUNICATIONS, ADMINIS- 
TRATION, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES 
161. COMMUNICATIONS, a. Regimental medical 
company communications include messages carried by 
ambulance drivers and litter bearers, messages sent 
through message center, and wire and radio messages. 
b. Messages are carried from company aid men 
to the battalion surgeon by litter bearers, and in emer- 
gencies, by walking wounded. Similarly, the battalion 
surgeon sends messages to the regimental surgeon by 
litter bearers and ambulances. 
c. The communication equipment of the medical 
company includes telephones, which provide communi- 
cation between the battalion and regimental surgeons. 
Commanders include medical installations in their wire 
net. 
d. The battalion medical platoon radio is used pri- 
marily to communicate with the battalion command 
post. Messages received at the battalion command post 
are relayed to the medical company headquarters 
through the regimental command net. Sometimes special 
frequencies are assigned to the battalion medical pla- 
toon radio. This enables front line companies to com- 
municate directly with the battalion aid station for 
medical assistance. All personnel are trained to operate 
the radios employed. 
e. The medical company headquarters radio may be 
operated in the regimental administrative or command 
net. One of the truck drivers of the company head- 
quarters is designated as a radio-telephone operator, 
but all personnel receive instructions in its operation. 
(See fig. 28.) 
161 162. MAINTENANCE. The motor officer operates 
a motor park near the collecting station. He is assisted 
by the motor sergeant, mechanics, and drivers. Com- 
pany level maintenance is performed on all vehicles, 
and periodic inspections are made to keep vehicles in 
good operating condition. Individual drivers are con- 
tinually supervised to see that they carry out their 
maintenance operations. Repairs beyond the capabilities 
of the medical company mechanics are referred to the 
service company truck maintenance section. (See pars. 
37-45.) Other medical equipment is maintained by sup- 
porting medical maintenance units. 
163. DISPOSITION OF ARMS AND EQUIP- 
MENT. Patients ordinarily retain their individual 
weapons until they arrive at the regimental collecting 
stations. Weapons are collected here from patients who 
are to be evacuated. The regimental S-4 is responsible 
for the prompt removal of these weapons from the 
collecting station. Patients evacuated from the regi- 
mental area retain certain equipment and personal 
effects. These items are listed in standing operating 
procedure and usually include mess equipment, helmets, 
and personal effects. 
164. COMPANY MESS. A kitchen is operated by 
the mess personnel of the company headquarters. It is 
ordinarily located adjacent to the regimental collecting 
station. The kitchen prepares hot food for patients and 
for the members of the company who are on duty at 
the collecting station. Personnel of the battalion medi- 
cal platoons attached to infantry battalions eat with the 
units to which they are attached. 
162 165. ADMINISTRATION. Regimental medical 
company headquarters personnel perform administrative 
functions for their company, and for the regimental 
surgeon. Administrative functions performed for the 
medical company include disciplinary measures, pro- 
motions, records, pay, and similar matters. In these 
matters the duties and responsibilities of the medical 
company commander are the same as those of any other 
company commander. Administrative functions per- 
formed by the regimental surgeon include correspon- 
dence and the following medical reports and records for 
which the surgeon is responsible: 
a. A patient’s roster is prepared by each battalion 
aid station and regimental collecting station. It lists all 
sick and wounded treated, and shows their disposition. 
These rosters are used by the surgeon as a source of in- 
formation for the preparation of his casualty reports. 
b. A sanitary report is submitted periodically to the 
regimental commander (see AR 40-275). 
c. An emergency medical tag is initiated for each 
wounded or sick casualty by the first medical depart- 
ment soldier to see the patient. The tag is completed 
and signed by the first medical officer who treats the 
patient. Insofar as practicable, the company aid men 
and litter bearers also should fill out emergency medi- 
cal tags for the dead. 
d. A statistical health report usually is submitted 
weekly. It may be required daily. 
e. A report of the sick and wounded is submitted 
monthly. 
f. Other reports on diseases are submitted as 
required. 
163 166. SUPPLY, Supplies, except medical items, are 
■secured in the same manner as provided for other ele- 
ments of the regiment. Battalion surgeons and the 
section leaders keep the regimental surgeon informed 
of the status of their equipment, and their supply 
requirements. 
167, MEDICAL SUPPLY, a. When not in combat, 
medical supplies are obtained in the same manner and 
through the same channels as other supplies. The regi- 
mental S—4 may request the regimental surgeon to 
assist him in checking medical items on the consolidated 
regimental requisition. 
b. In combat, medical supplies are obtained in- 
formally and in the most expeditious manner. Ordi- 
narily, informal requisitions are submitted through the 
chain of evacuation. Battalion aid stations use litter 
bearers and ambulances to carry their informal requests 
to the regimental collecting station. Aid stations receive 
supplies by these same means on their return trip. A 
small reserve of medical supplies for the battalion aid 
stations is maintained at the collecting station. These 
supplies and those used by the collecting station itself 
are obtained by informal requisitions to the division 
medical supply point. The medical battalion ambulances 
which evacuate the regimental collecting station carry 
the informal requisitions and deliver the supplies on 
their return trip. When the ambulance service is irregu- 
lar, the regimental surgeon may send a vehicle to secure 
supplies from the division medical supply point. 
Installations of the regimental medical company avoid 
accumulating large quantities of surplus supplies which 
would impair their mobility. 
164 c. Property is exchanged on medical items accom- 
panying patients being evacuated. Exchange items in- 
clude litters, blankets, and splints. The exchange is 
made by a trade for like items at the medical installa- 
tion which next receives the patient. This procedure 
keeps adequate quantities of these items at forward 
medical installations. 
165 MAINTE- 
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SERVICE AND MEDICAL 
COMPANIES, AIRBORNE INFANTRY 
REGIMENT 
CHAPTER 13 
ORGANIZATION, DUTIES, AND 
OPERATIONS OF THE AIRBORNE 
SERVICE COMPANY 
168. COMPOSITION. The service company, air- 
borne infantry regiment, consists of a company 
headquarters, a regimental administration platoon, 
and a regimental service platoon. (See fig. 29.) 
When an airborne infantry regiment is operating 
separately, the division reinforces it with personnel 
from the parachute maintenance company. For details 
of organization, equipment, armament, and transporta- 
tion see current tables of organization and equipment. 
Generally the functions of the airborne service com- 
pany are the same as the service company of an infan- 
try regiment. Duties in the company are the same as 
those for corresponding personnel in the infantry regi- 
ment service company. 
169. COMPANY HEADQUARTERS. Service com- 
pany headquarters of the airborne infantry regiment 
includes the regimental S-4, the company commander, 
167 and personnel who assist in the control and administra- 
tion of the company. 
170. REGIMENTAL ADMINISTRATION PLA- 
TOON. The administration platoon is composed of 
a personnel section, a graves registration section, and a 
supply section. 
171. REGIMENTAL SERVICE PLATOON. The 
regimental service platoon is composed of a platoon 
headquarters, a support company section, a mainte- 
nance section, a headquarters company section, and 
three battalion sections. 
172. MISSION. The airborne service company pro- 
vides combat support for the airborne regiment, in the 
same manner as the service company of an infantry 
regiment. 
173. GENERAL. Initially the supply of airborne 
operations differs, in some respects, from the supply of 
usual ground offensive operations. The system of sup- 
ply must be established simultaneously with the conduct 
of assault operations. Detailed planning prior to and 
during the marshalling of troops is mandatory. Supply 
requirements are estimated carefully to insure that they 
will be adequate to support the operation. The timing 
and method of delivery of supplies are made a part of 
the tactical planning. This insures that supplies are on 
hand when required. It avoids burdening tactical ele- 
ments with unnecessary supplies or unnecessary admin- 
istrative responsibilities. 
174. TYPES OF SUPPLY. In planning airborne 
operations, supplies of all classes are divided into three 
168 echelons. These are accompanying supplies, unit air 
supply, and replenishment supply. 
a. Accompanying supplies are the supplies of all 
classes carried by units or individuals through the air- 
head. These supplies are dropped with the parachute 
elements, or landed with the glider elements of the 
assault force. Accompanying supplies are in sufficient 
quantity to support the initial missions. These supplies, 
except those carried by the individuals or combat-loaded 
on vehicles, are moved to battalion and regimental sup- 
ply points. Initially the supply points will be located in 
the vicinitv of the drop and landing zones. The supplies 
are delivered from supply points to troops, by pro- 
cedures similar to those of normal ground offensive 
operations. 
b. Unit air supply is that supply delivered directly 
to assault airborne forces by free drop, parachute, 
glider, or powered aircraft. Ordinarily, several days 
will elapse before powered aircraft can land supplies 
in the airhead, or before friendly forces link up with 
the airhead. Initially, unit air supply is on an automatic 
basis. When communication with the rear base becomes 
reliable, delivery shifts to an on call basis. Supplies are 
landed in drop and landing zones as designated by the 
senior commander participating in the airborne opera- 
tion. Supplies landed in a regimental area are recovered 
by personnel designated by the regimental commander. 
After recovery, all supplies follow normal distribution 
procedures. Unit air supply is usually packaged on the 
basis of one day’s maintenance for the unit concerned. 
c. Replenishment supplies are those supplies trans- 
ported to an airhead for delivery to corps or army 
169 supply points in the maintenance area; they include 
daily maintenance and reserve build up. 
175. PLANS, a, Instructions from higher com- 
manders contain information on the quantity and type 
of accompanying supplies to be requisitioned and drawn 
for units going into combat. The quantity and type de- 
pend upon the initial combat requirements, the carrying 
capacity of the aircraft to be used, the availability of 
aircraft for early logistical support by air drop or 
glider landing, and the availability of supply by either 
air-landed or normal ground means. Special equipment 
and supplies and substitution of equipment are normally 
necessary for airborne operations. 
b. The tactical situation directly affects the supply 
plan of the regiment. The following factors are con- 
sidered in supply planning: the disposition of the regi- 
ment on the drop and landing zones, the expected time 
interval between the beginning of the assault phase and 
the contact with friendly ground troops, and the par- 
ticular mission of the regiment in the assault phase. 
c. The supply plan must support the following 
phases of an airborne operation : base camp, marshalling 
area, and combat. 
(1) Base camp plans include requisition and dis- 
tribution of supplies, substitution of weapons 
and vehicles, storage of baggage and equip- 
ment, plans for the land echelon and accom- 
panying supplies, show-down inspections, and 
preparation of aerial delivery containers. 
(2) Marshalling area plans include the movement 
of troops, equipment, and supplies to the mar- 
shalling camps; final preparation for combat; 
170 and loading into aircraft ready for the take- 
off. One of the principal service company 
functions during marshalling is the prepara- 
tion of accompanying supplies for parachute 
drop and air landings. 
(3) Combat plans include recovery and distribu- 
tion of accompanying supplies; receipt, re- 
covery, and distribution of unit air supply; 
receipt, classification, storage, and distribution 
of replenishment supplies; the receipt of 
accompanying supplies in the follow-up 
echelon; and plans for the recovery and dis- 
tribution of captured enemy supplies. 
176. TRANSPORTATION. Throughout the assault 
phase of the operation the regimental supply system is 
handicapped by the limited personnel and vehicles. The 
bulk of the supplies and vehicles accompany the follow- 
up echelon. Usually, only a few of the service company 
personnel accompany the regimental S-4 in the assault 
echelon. Vehicles in the assault phase are limited in 
number and size by the availability and capacity of the 
aircraft to be landed. When possible, airborne units 
use captured vehicles unitl the follow-up echelon has 
joined the regiment. All captured vehicles are placed 
under the supervision and control of the regimental 
S-4. These vehicles are inspected, serviced, and put 
into good operational condition before being used. 
Sufficient mechanics to repair, service, and maintain 
organic and captured vehicles accompany the assault 
echelon. Schools for repairing, servicing, and main- 
taining captured vehicles are conducted before an 
operation. 
171 177. SUPPLY. During an airborne assault, supply 
is entirely by air. Supply is accomplished by parachute 
delivery, free fall delivery, or glider delivery, until the 
airhead permits air landing of supplies by powered air- 
craft. It may be the responsibility of the regimental 
S-4 to mark the drop and landing zones for all types of 
delivery. If delivery is by parachute or free fall, the 
S-4 is charged with the recovery, collection, and evacua- 
tion of the parachutes and equipment containers. Per- 
sonnel from the division parachute maintenance com- 
pany may accompany the assault echelon to accomplish 
this mission. The S-4 usually is charged with collecting 
supplies from the regimental drop and landing zones 
and moving them to the regimental supply points.* 
178. ASSAULT ECHELON. Service company per- 
sonnel who normally go with the assault force are regi- 
mental S-4, munitions officer, ammunition sergeant, 
supply sergeant, record clerk, truck drivers, automotive 
mechanics, ammunition handlers, utility repairmen, and 
graves registration personnel. The remainder of the ser- 
vice company personnel, except those staying in the 
base camp, accompany the follow-up echelon into the 
assault area. Personnel remaining in the base camp 
usually include the personnel section. 
179. SALVAGE AND CAPTURED MATERIAL. 
Except for samples of new enemy weapons or equip- 
ment which are needed for intelligence purposes, air 
evacuation of salvage and captured enemy material is 
not normally done. Economy requires the recovery and 
maximum use of salvage and captured material. 
172 CHAPTER 14 
ORGANIZATION, DUTIES, AND 
OPERATIONS OF THE AIRBORNE 
MEDICAL COMPANY 
180. COMPOSITION, a. The medical company of 
the airborne regiment is composed of a company head- 
quarters, a collecting platoon, and three battalion medi- 
cal platoons. (See fig. 30.) For details of organization, 
equipment, and transportation, see current tables of 
organization and equipment. 
b. The duties of the airborne medical company per- 
MEDICAL COMPANY 
INFANTRY REGIMENT 
AIRBORNE 
COMPANY 
HEADQUARTERS 
COLLECTING 
PLATOON 
BATTALION 
MEDICAL 
PLATOON 
COLLECTING 
STATION 
LITTER BEARER 
AND AMBULANCE 
SECTION 
Figure 20. Composition of medical compayty, airborne infantry 
regiment. 
173 sonnel are the same as the duties of corresponding 
personnel in an infantry regiment. 
181. MISSION. The mission of the medical company 
is to provide unit medical service by— 
a. Providing emergency medical treatment. 
b. Establishing and operating aid stations, and a 
collecting station for reception, sorting, and temporary 
care of casualties. 
c. Removing casualties by litter or ambulance to 
battalion aid stations and the collecting station. 
d. Providing medical care for patients during 
evacuation. 
182. ASSAULT ECHELON, a. Regimental medical 
company personnel who normally accompany the 
assault force are the regimental surgeon, first sergeant, 
and a messenger; the collecting platoon less the assist- 
ant platoon leader; and the battalion medical platoons. 
The number of vehicle drivers accompanying the assault 
force is determined by the number of vehicles for 
which assault aircraft are provided. The battalion medi- 
cal platoons accompany their respective battalions, each 
platoon including a liaison agent from the collecting pla- 
toon. The battalion medical platoons may also be rein- 
forced by litter bearers from collecting platoons. 
b. The remainder of the medical company, with the 
exception of the base camp personnel, accompany the 
follow-up echelon into the airhead. Only sufficient com- 
pany aid men to care for the base camp personnel, and 
a personnel records clerk, remain in the base camp 
area. 
174 183. EVACUATION, a. In airborne operation close 
behind enemy front lines, normal ground evacuation 
and hospitalization procedures may be possible shortly 
after contact with friendly forces is made. Where the 
airhead is to be located a great distance behind enemy 
lines, all evacuation of casualties is by air for an in- 
definite period. In planning for an airborne operation, 
the medical company commander considers the length 
of time before friendly ground contact will be made, 
and the availability of evacuation by air. His plans 
must include the holding of casualties in the unit medi- 
cal installations until friendly ground contact is made 
or air landing operations permit evacuation. For an 
isolated unit, evacuation may be accomplished initially 
b)T glider pick-up, by helicopter, or by liaison type air- 
craft. 
b. The regimental medical installations are initially 
near the center of the objective area and close to the 
landing zone. After a forward airfield has been estab- 
lished in the airhead, evacuation may be accomplished by 
aircraft. Aircraft arriving with supplies at a forward 
airfield may be converted into ambulance aircraft for 
the return trip. After friendly ground forces are con- 
tacted, or when the airhead has been expanded suffi- 
ciently to permit the establishment of corps or army 
medical service, evacuation and hospitalization proce- 
dures are similar to those for other ground combat. 
184. SUPPLY. The medical company normally takes 
enough supplies into an airhead to last for three days. 
Until ground contact with friendly forces has been 
established, the medical company depends upon aerial 
delivery of medical supplies. 
175 185. TRANSPORTATION. The medical company 
is handicapped by lack of transportation, until the 
follow-up echelon joins the regiment, and ambulances 
or other vehicles can be brought in. For an airborne 
assault the transportation usually will be limited to 
34-ton trucks and trailers. Other transportation 
is air-landed after an airhead or forward airstrip has 
been established. 
176 APPENDIX I 
REFERENCES 
1. MILITARY TERMS. 
TM 20-205, Dictionary of the United States Army 
Terms. 
Dictionary of United States Military Terms for Joint 
Usage. 
2. LIST OF TRAINING PUBLICATIONS. 
See the SR 310-20 series, and FM 21-6. 
3. TRAINING FILMS, FILM STRIPS, AND 
FILM BULLETINS. 
FM 21-7, List of War Department Films, Film Strips, 
and Recognition Film Slides. 
4. TRAINING AIDS. 
FM 21-8, Military Training Aids. 
5. OTHER INFANTRY UNITS. 
FM 7-10, Rifle Company, Infantry Regiment. 
FM 7-15, Heavy Weapons Company, Infantry Regi- 
ment. 
FM 7-20, Infantry Battalion. 
FM 7-25, Headquarters Company, Rifle Regiment. 
FM 7-35, Tank Company, Infantry Regiment. 
177 FM 7-37, Heavy Mortar Company, Infantry Regi- 
ment. 
FM 7-40, Rifle Regiment. 
6. VEHICLE OPERATION AND MAINTE- 
NANCE. 
AR 700-105, Motor Vehicles. 
FM 25-10, Motor Transport. 
TM 10-466, Handling Petroleum Products. 
TM 21-300, Driver Selection Training and Super- 
vision. Wheeled Vehicles. 
TM 21-305, Driver’s Manual. 
TM 21-306, Manual for the Full-Track Vehicle Driver. 
TM 37-2810, Motor Vehicles Inspection and Preven- 
tive. Maintenance Services. 
TM 38-650, Basic Maintenance Manual. 
7. MEDICAL SERVICE. 
AR 40-275, Sanitary Reports. 
AR 40-1005, Reports, Returns and Records. 
FM 8-10, Medical Service of Field Units. 
FM 21-10, Miltary Sanitation. 
FM 21-11, First Aid for Soldiers. 
TM 8-220, Medical Department Soldier’s Handbook. 
8. FOOD SERVICE. 
TM 5-637, Inspections and Preventive Maintenance 
Services for Kitchen Equipment. 
TM 10-205, Mess Management and Training. 
TM 10-400, Stoves, Ranges, Ovens, and Cooking Out- 
fits. 
TM 10-701, Range, Field M-1937. 
178 9. COMMUNICATION. 
FM 7-24, Communication in the Infantry Division. 
FM 24-18, Radio Communication. 
FM 24-20, Field Wire Technique. 
10. SPECIAL OPERATIONS. 
FM 31-25, Desert Operations. 
FM 31-40, Supply by Air in Combat Operations. 
FM 70-10, Mountain Operations. 
FM 70-15, Operations in Snow and Extreme Cold. 
FM 72-20, Jungle Warfare. 
11. MISCELLANEOUS. 
FM 5-15, Field Fortifications. 
FM 5-20, Camouflage, Basic Principles. 
FM 5-31, Land Mines and Booby Traps. 
FM 9-6, Ammunition Supply. 
FM 10-5, Quartermaster Operations. 
FM 10-63, Graves Registration. 
FM 21-5, Military Training. 
FM 21-15, Individual Clothing and Equipment. 
FM 21-25, Elementary Map and Aerial Photograph 
Reading. 
FM 21-30, Conventional Signs, Military Symbols and 
Abbreviations. 
FM 21-40, Defense Against Chemical Attack. 
FM 30-30, Recognition, Pictorial Manual, Aircraft. 
FM 30-40, Recognition, Pictorial Manual, Armored 
Vehicles. 
FM 100-5, Operations. 
FM 100-10, Administration. 
179 FM 100-15, Large Units. 
TM 10-260, Quartermaster Salvage, Theater of Op- 
erations. 
TM 12-252, The Army Clerk. 
TM 12-255, Administrative Procedures. 
180 APPENDIX II 
TRAINING 
1. GENERAL, The purpose of this appendix is to 
outline the basic principles to be observed in training 
service and medical company elements to perform their 
mission of combat support. 
2. PREVIOUS TRAINING. All personnel assigned 
to these companies will have completed individual, basic, 
and unit basic training before joining a unit. 
3. TRAINING OBJECTIVES, a. The training ob- 
jectives are to make the individual proficient as a 
soldier, to make the company proficient as a unit, and 
to train each individual in his military occupational 
specialty. 
b. Common subjects to be given all members of the 
company are included in training programs to insure 
proficiency of the individual as a soldier, and as a mem- 
ber of the company. This training is terminated by a 
test phase to measure the proficiency attained. 
c. Technical training is given to platoons, sections, 
and functional groups of the company. During this 
training the soldier is trained in his military occupa- 
tional specialty as a member of a team. This is 
accomplished by on-the-job training and by instruction 
in the proper performance of his duties. Technical 
181 training is terminated by field exercises as a part of a 
tactical unit during which the individual, the functional 
group, and the company are tested and perfected in the 
performance of their functions under simulated combat 
conditions. 
4. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION, a. Training is 
conducted in accordance with the principles discussed 
in FM 21-5, TM 21-250, and appropriate training 
films. Instruction, whether classroom or on-the-job 
training, is carefully prepared in an understandable and 
interesting manner. Instructors study the methods of 
presentation as well as the subject matter itself. Train- 
ing is carefully scheduled. When only part of a group 
uses a facility, training is scheduled concurrently in 
other subjects. 
b. Training schedules and lesson plans include de- 
tails for arms, training aids, text references, facilities, 
and the equipment. The application of prior training to 
current instruction is stressed. Instruction in a com- 
pleted subject is applied concurrently with later 
training. 
5. INSTRUCTORS. Instructors, both officers and 
enlisted men, must know the basic principles of army 
instructional methods. Instructor training courses are 
conducted in order to maintain high standards of 
instruction. 
6. RECORDS AND REPORTS. Progress records 
may be kept showing the status of training for each 
individual. Training status reports are submitted as 
182 directed. They should be accurate, complete, and reflect 
the true unit training status. 
7. SUPERVISION. The quality and thoroughness 
of training is directly proportionate to the amount of 
active and personal supervision by company officers. 
When appropriate, on-the-spot corrections are made. 
8. SUPPLY CONSCIOUSNESS. Training and 
supervision of all personnel in conservation and mainte- 
nance of equipment is continuous. Emphasis is placed 
on— 
a. Care, use, and maintenance of equipment issued 
to individuals. 
b. Training and supervision in the methods of stor- 
age, handling, issue, and salvage This includes canton- 
ment areas, as well as in the field. 
c. Maintaining necessary records. 
d. The importance of keeping on hand only author- 
ized supplies. 
9. SERVICE COMPANY TRAINING PRO- 
GRAM. The following training program is a guide 
only. It is intended to furnish an outline of the 
subjects which may be included in unit training 
schedules. It is based on a 480-hour training period. 
The first 288 hours are devoted to common subjects for 
the entire company. The final 192 hours are devoted to 
technical training for specialists. The hours listed are 
a guide only, and the subjects can be varied to fit the 
training program. 
183 Total hours 288 
Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Antitank and antipersonnel mines, booby traps.. 
8 
EM 5-31. 
Combat intelligence and counterintelligence.... 
4 
EM 7-25, EM 30-10, EM 30-15, EM 30-25. 
Chemical warfare training 
8 
EM 21^10; TM 3-205, TM 3-220. 
Dismounted drill 
12 
FM 22-5. 
Elementary map and aerial photograph reading. 
8 
EM 21-25, FM 21-30, FM 21-35. 
Equipment, clothing, and tent pitching 
4 
FM 20-15, FM 21-15; current T/O&E. 
Grenades 
8 
FM 23-30. 
Identification of armored vehicles 
2 
FM 30-40. 
Identification of aircraft 
4 
FM 30-30. 
Inspections 
20 
FM 21-15, FM 22-5; TM 37-2810. 
Interior guard duty. 
4 
FM 26-5. 
Military courtesy and discipline, Articles of 
4 
FM 22-5; MCM 194'). • 
War. 
Military sanitation, first aid, personal and sex 
16 
FM 8-50, FM 21-10, FM 21-11; TM 8-220. 
hygiene. 
Motor movement 
4 
FM 7—40, FM 25-10, FM 100-5, FM 101-10. 
Organization of the Army 
2 
FM 100-5, FM 100-10, FM 100-15. 
Personal affairs of military personnel and 
4 
WD Pamphlet 21-5. 
their dependents. 
a. Common subjects—entire company. 
H—Hours 
184 Physical training, obstacle course, hand-to- 
hand fighting, disarming tactics. 
40 
FM 21-20, FM 21-150; TM 21-220. 
Practice marches and bivouacs. .. 
36 
FM 7-10, FM 7-20, FM 7-40, FM 21-10, 
FM 21-15, FM 21-75, FM 100-5. 
Review and retraining 
24 
Previous references. 
Tactical training of the infantry soldier 
24 
FM 5-15, FM • 5-20, FM 7-10, FM 7-15, 
FM 21-25, FM 21-40, FM 21-75, FM 22-5, 
FM 24-10, FM 24-20, FM 30-10. 
Tactics of the battalion 
8 
FM 7-20, FM 7-35,. FM 7-40, FM 100-5, 
FM 101-5. 
Training tests 
44 
As prescribed. 
Total hours 192 
Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Use of AR’s, SR’s, Department of the Army 
circulars, general orders, and bulletins: 
Nature and purpose of Army Regulations, 
numbering system, manner in which changed 
and amended. 
4 
AR 1-5, AR 1-10, AR 1-15, AR 310-50; 
TM 12-256. 
i i . ■ a * . v* y 
b. Technical training—administration platoon. 
(1) Personnel section. 
185 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Morning report 
16 
AR 345-400, AR 605-300, AR 615-300, AR 
850-150; TM 12-250, TM 20-205. 
Daily sick report: method of completing; line 
of duty status; parts filled in by medical 
officer. 
2 
AR 345-415, AR 35-1440; MCM 1946. 
Review and examination: Department of the 
Army publications, morning report, daily 
sick report. 
5 
None. 
Pay rolls: rates of pay, allowances, stoppages, 
deductions and allotments; final payments, 
vouchers, preparation of pay roll. 
18 
TM 14-502 and AR’s and Department of the 
Army publications listed therein. 
Review and examination, pay rolls 
4 
None. 
Statements of charges and reports of survey; 
purpose of statement of charges uses as 
supporting evidence for pay deduction; pur- 
pose of report of survey; recording infor- 
mation. 
2 
AR 35-6640, AR 345-300; TM 14-904. 
Service record; purpose, relation to other 
forms and records, financial and adminis- 
trative remarks, familiarization with all sec- 
tions, extract copies. 
12 
AR 345-125; TM 12-230A. 
186 Immunization record, enlisted man’s pass, and 
1 
AR 600-115. 
leave: maintenance of these records; re- 
cording information. 
Soldier’s qualification card: purpose; written 
4 
AR 345-5; TM 12-425, TM \2-A26, TM 
entries; maintenance of form, corrections, 
12-427. 
changes, additions; physical profile serials; 
use in classification; coding; sorting. 
Review and examination: statements of charges, 
4 
None. 
reports of survey, service records, qualifica- 
tion cards. 
Discharge and release from active duty; types 
4 
TM 12-235; and AR's listed as references 
of discharges; action to be taken on pay, 
therein. 
allotments, service record and allied papers; 
CDD; retirement; release to a reserve 
component. 
Military correspondence; channels of commu- 
10 
AR 340-15, AR 340-20; TM 12-250, TM 
nication, sentence structure, word usage, 
12-252. 
punctuation, letter form, indorsements, in- 
closures. 
Review and examination: discharges, releases, 
2 
None. 
and correspondence. 
• 
187 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Filing: purpose and need for filing, uniformity, 
cross indexes, decimal system, assignment of 
file numbers, safeguarding classified docu- 
ments. 
4 
AR 340-15, AR 345-620, AR 380-5; TM 
12-250, TM 12-252. 
Use of field desk: operation in the field, or- 
ganization of regimental rear echelon in train 
bivouac; types of field desks and records 
chests; interior arrangement. 
2 
TM 12-250. TM 12-252. • - - 
Casualty reports: purpose, technique of prepa- 
ration, securing data, relation to morning 
reports, MI As; supporting evidence. 
2 
FM 8^15; AR 345-100. 
Practical instruction: 
Typing practice 
32 
TM 12-252, TM 12-260, TM 20-205. 
Clerical work 
64 
Working as an apprentice personnel clerk in 
various sections of the personnel office, 
with particular emphasis on the type work- 
to which each individual will be assigned. 
188 Total hours 192 
Lessons 
H 
V ■'( Text references # 
Organization: organization of supply agencies 
6 
FM 7-30, FM 100-10,' ' FM 101-5; T/O&E, 
in infantry divisions; function of supply 
agencies in division and army. 
Inf Div. 
Organization for supply in regiment; service 
6 
FM 7-30; Current T/O&E. 
company organization, equipment, vehicles. 
FM 7-30, FM 7-15, VM 7-20,‘FM 7-25, FM 
Procurement, storage and issue of supplies: 
12 
methods of procuring supplies, handling of 
supplies, security and safeguarding, sorting, 
checking, and issue to units. 
7-35, FM 7-37, FM 100-10/ 
Transportation of supplies; handling of sup- 
plies, loading, lashing, security and safe- 
12 
FM 7-30, FM 25-10, FM 100-10, FM 101-10. 
guarding, fire prevention, handling explo- 
sives; load capacities, movement over difficult 
terrain. 
- .,1 , ,’0'iv,1 • i . 
Supply point operation; operation of small 
12 
FM 7-20, FM 7-30, FM 100-10, FM 101-10; 
unit supply points; selection, security, and 
TM 12-250, TM 12-255. 
defense plans; ration breakdown; class III 
supply points; ammunition supply points; 
fortification materials. 
it 
(2) Supply section—less food service group. 
189 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Salvage; collection distribution and repair of 
salvage, surplus and captured materials; 
safety precautions in handling; intelligence 
value of captured items. 
6 
FM 7-30, FM 100-10; TM 10-260. 
Requisition of records: channels and submis- 
mission of requisitions; consolidation; 
preparation; classes and sources of supplies; 
SNLs, and nomenclature; jacket files; sur- 
veys ; certificates of loss in combat; property 
exchange. 
6 
F'M 7-30, FM 100-10; TM 12-250, TM 12-255. 
Distribution of supplies to forward units: 
systems established for supply distribution; 
rations, class II; gasoline and oil; engineer 
materials; ammunition ; mines; vehicle spare 
parts; communication equipment; wire; ra- 
tion breakdown; clothing exchange units. 
12 
FM 7-10, FM 7-15, FM 7-20, FM 7-30, FM 
7-35, FM 7-37, FM 9-6; TM 10-466. 
Bivouac operations: characteristics and selec- 
tion of bivouacs; layout; functioning; com- 
munication systems; defense plans ; security 
guards; action during air, mechanized, air- 
12 
FM 7-10, FM 7-15, FM 7-20, FM 7-30, FM 
7-40. 
190 borne, and ground attack; camouflage and 
concealment; traffic control. 
Movement: team training in preparation for 
movement; loading, personnel distribution, 
police and sanitary measures, antiaircraft 
defense, convoy operations. 
6 
FM 7-30, FM 7-40, 
Supply of special operations; transportation by 
hand-carry, operation of pack trains, desert 
expedients; maintenance, air supply, water- 
borne supplies, expedients in jungle opera- 
tions, expedients in mountains. 
6 
FM 7-30, FM 7-40, FM 31-25, FM 31-40, 
FM 70-10, FM 72-20, FM 100-5. 
Field training: during this phase, the unit will 
conduct unit training in conjunction with 
regimental units under simulated tactical con- 
ditions. Proficiency will be attained in; 
establishment, layout, dispersal, camouflage, 
and security of supply points; daylight and 
blackout operations; operating under maxi- 
mum load during blackout; receiving, un- 
loading, security, and storage of supplies; 
records and reports; ration breakdown; sal- 
vage collection; maintenance of organiza- 
tional equipment. 
96 
Previous references. 
191 Total hours 192 
Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Food service program: historical background, 
objective, mission and personnel of food 
service program. 
2 
DA circular 8, 1949. 
Duties of Mess Personnel: qualifications and 
duties of mess personnel in garrison and in 
the field. 
2 
TM 10-205, TM 10-405. 
Field range M-1937, operation and mainte- 
nance : functioning, care and cleaning, use of 
M-1937 range to include destruction in 
emergencies. 
8 
TM 10-400, TM 10-701. 
Field range No. 5: care, nomenclature and 
proper firing of the No. 5 range. 
2 
TM 10-400. 
Mess equipment; arrangement, use and care of 
kitchen equipment. 
4 
TM 10-205, TM 10-206, TM TM 
10-405, TM 5-637. 
Kitchen accidents and preventive measures; 
causes of kitchen accidents and corrective 
methods used in eliminating accidents in an 
army mess. 
2 
WD Memo 850-325-3; TM 5-637. 
(3) Supply section—food service group only. 
192 Mess sanitation; personal hygiene of mess per- 
sonnel, sanitation in garrison, insect and 
rodent control, disposal of waste. 
4 
FM 21-10; TM 5-632, TM 10-205, TM 
10-405; AR 40-205. 
Conservation of food; estimating ration re- 
quirements, head counts, cooking proper 
amounts, economical serving of food, use of 
left overs. 
4 
TM 10-205, TM 10-405. 
Mess administration: purpose of daily meet- 
ing, cooking by a definite plan, introduction 
to cooks work sheet, preparation of cooks 
work sheet, QMC form 469, mess attendants 
records, waste disposal reports, abstract of 
cooks work sheet, daily ration request. 
6 
TM 10-205, TM 10-405. 
Elements of nutrition: value of nutrition and 
its relation to food, the five essential ele- 
ments of nutrition and their action on the 
body. 
1 
TM 10-405, TM 10-205. 
Rations and menus; various rations and their 
component parts, basis for issue, use of field 
and garrison rations. 
2 
TM 10-205, TM 10 405, TM 10-206, TM 
10-412. 
193 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Principles and methods of cooking: methods 
20 
TM 10-405. 
and basic principles of cooking; cooking 
terms, use of recipes, proper time and tern- 
peratures, use of moist heat, dry heat, sea- 
soning, carving, cooking of meats, cooking 
of vegetables and preparation of soups, 
gravies, beverages, salads and desserts; 
cooking of fish and poultry, sandwich 
making. 
Meat cutting: cutting of beef hind quarter, 
* 11 
TM 10-407. 
beef fore quarter, pork, veal, and lamb, 
wholesale cuts and their use. 
Meat specialties: use of various glandular and 
2 
TM 10-405, TM 10-412. 
special meat cuts, including cooking and 
preparation. 
Inspection and storage of foods; responsibili- 
3 
TM 10-205, TM 10-405, TM 10-210. 
ties for inspection, types of defective canned 
goods, proper storage of perishable and non- 
perishable foods; refrigeration, effects of 
heat and moisture upon foods. 
194 Preparation o£ frozen and dehydrated foods: 
advantages, processes, storage, importance of 
accurate measurements, soaking, reconstitu- 
tion and defrosting and cooking of frozen 
and dehydrated foods. 
4 
TM 10-405. 
T roop train messing and cooking in convoys; 
types of kitchen cars, methods of feeding, 
disposal of equipment and waste; troop 
train ration accounting; rolling kitchens and 
their use, arrangement of equipment, rules 
for operating. 
2 
TM 10-205, TM 10-400, TM 10-405 
Field kitchens and sanitation: selection of 
bivouac sites, use of camouflage, the kitchen 
tent, security measures, food service under 
combat, issue and distribution of rations at 
night, arrangement of feeding line, mess 
laundry in the field, area clean-up, garbage 
handling, water sterilization, field expedients. 
8 
TM 10-405, TM 10-205, TM 10-701 
Baking; quick breads, cakes, pies, cookies, 
icings, sweet doughs. 
8 
TM 10-405. 
Leadership and discipline; initiation and main- 
tenance of organization and discipline through 
leadership. 
1 
FM 21-5, FM 22-5. 
195 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Field training exercises: during this phase of 
training, personnel operate in the field with 
their organizations under assumed tactical 
conditions."Proficiency in the following is to 
be attained: field cooking and baking, field 
sanitation, serving of food under combat 
conditions, use of field expedients, selection 
of kitchen areas, camouflage, security and 
defense measures, issue and distribution of 
rations, convoy cooking. 
96 
TM 10-405, TM 10-205, TM 10-400, TM 
' 10-701, TM 10-412. All previous applicable 
references. 
T 
(4) Graves registration section. 
Total hours 192 
Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Organizational vehicles and equipment; nomen- 
clature, functions, care and maintenance of 
vehicles, arms1 and other equipment. 
Advance map reading; orientation; plotting 
and sketching; terrain features; use of aerial 
photographs, road maps, and overlays. 
6 
6 
FM 20-15, FM 21-15; TM 9-801, TM 9-803, 
TM 9-808, TM 9-867, TM 9-883, TM 
37-2810; AR 850-15. 
FM 21-25, FM 21-26, FM 21-30, FM 21-35, 
FM 30-20. 
196 Establishment of cemeteries; selection of sites; 
plans for burial; sanitary considerations. 
12 
FM 10-5, FM 10-63, FM 101-5, FM 101-10 
Burial on the battlefield; responsibility; pre- 
cautions ; search of the battlefield; super- 
vision ; disposition of enemy dead; emergency 
medical tags; sanitary and preventive mea- 
sures. 
6 
FM 10-63. 
Safety precautions: detection and neutraliza- 
6 
FM 5-31, FM 23-5, FM 23-7, FM 23-10 
tion of mines and booby traps; unloading, 
disarming, and safety precautions in han- 
dling own and enemy weapons. 
FM 23-30, FM 23-41, FM 23-65; TM 9-294 
TM 9-2210. 
Identification of dead and grave markings: 
methods of identifying deceased personnel; 
disposition of identification tags; temporary 
grave inarkers; monuments ; inscriptions. 
12 
FM 10-63; AR 30-1810. 
Chaplains: observance and rules of religious 
faiths and racial practices; duties of chap- 
lains. 
4 
FM 10-63, FM 100-10; TM 16-205. 
Disinterment and reinterment: deaths during 
hostilities; concentration during hostilities; 
concentration after hostilities; exhumations; 
identification records; preparation of bodies; 
reinterment or shipment. 
12 
FM 10-63; AR 30-1825. 
197 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Salvage : collection and disposition of battle- 
16 
FM 10-5, FM 10-63, FM 100-10; TM 10-260; 
field salvage. 
AR 700-25. 
Reports and records: reports of death; prepa- 
16 
FM 10-63; AR 30-1815, AR 30-1825. 
ration of killed in action reports; records of 
burial; final surveys; identification and 
emergency medical tags ; disposition and han- 
dling of personal effects. 
Field training exercises : during this phase of 
training, the unit will conduct technical op- 
erations, jointly with units of the regiment, 
under tactical conditions. Proficiency in the 
following will be attained : preparations for 
burial; battlefield search; selection and prepa- 
ration of graves; reports of isolated burials; 
grave marking; records and reports; collec- 
tion, handling and disposition of personal 
effects; decontamination; detection of mines 
and booby traps; operation of collection 
points and salvage operations. 
96 
Pertinent previous references. 
198 Total hours 192 
Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Aptitude tests of drivers; explanation and 
demonstration of drivers tests; driver testing. 
8 
WD AGO PRT 565; TM 21-300. 
Rules of the road, safety precautions, and first 
aid: demonstration and practice of first aid, 
rules of the road, explanation of safety pre- 
cautions. 
4 
TM 21-305; FM 25-10. 
Drivers hand signals: demonstration and prac- 
tice of hand signals. 
3 
TM 21-305; FM 25-10. 
Types and classifications of motor vehicles; 
description of common types of military 
vehicles. 
1 
TM 9-2800; AR 700-105. 
Nomenclature and functioning of the motor 
vehicle: functioning and purpose of engine; 
power train. 
8 
TM 9-2700. 
Army system of maintenance: description of 
duties and limitations of various categories 
of maintenance. 
1 
TM 38-650; AR 700 105. 
c. Technical training—service platoon. 
(I) Less heavy tank and truck maintenance sections. 
199 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Forms, records, and reports; explanation and 
use of various motor vehicle records to in- 
clude accident report, trip ticket. 
4 
TM 37-2810, TM 21-305. 
Loads, loading, and lashing: explanation, 
demonstration, and practice in proper load- 
ing and stowage of vehicles. 
3 
TM 21-305. 
Drivers maintenance: explanation, demonstra- 
tion and practice of drivers maintenance 
services. 
7 
TM 37-2810, TM 21-305. 
Wheels, rims, tires: care and maintenance of 
tires. 
1 
TM 31-200. 
Field expedients and use of the winch: ex- 
planation, demonstration of proper use of 
winch, and application of field expedients. 
8 
FM 25-10; TM 21-305. 
Driver training—open field off roads: practice 
driving and drivers maintenance in open field 
off roads. 
8 
TM 21-300; FM 25-10. 
Driver training—hard roads: practice driving 
and drivers maintenance on hard surfaced 
roads. 
8 
TM 21-300; FM 25-10, 
200 Driver training—dirt roads and cross-country; 
practice driving on bad roads and cross- 
country. 
8 
FM 25-10; TM 21-305. 
Driver training—motor marches, bivouacs, and 
camouflage; practice driving in march col- 
umns, dispersion in bivouac, and use of 
camouflage. 
8 
FM 25-10; TM 21-305. 
Driver training—motor marches with towed 
loads: practice driving under all conditions 
of road and terrain, with towed loads. 
8 
FM 25-10; TM 21-305. 
Driver training—blackout driving; practice 
driving under blackout conditions in march 
column. Performance of maintenance under 
blackout conditions. 
7 
FM 25-10; TM 21-305. 
Leadership and discipline: initiation and main- 
tenance of organization and discipline 
through leadership. 
1 
FM 21-5, FM 22-5. 
Field training exercises: during this phase of 
training the personnel operate in the field 
under assumed tactical conditions with their 
organizations. Proficiency in driving and 
drivers maintenance under all field condi- 
tions will be attained. 
96 
TM 21-305, TM 37-2810; FM 25-10; AR 
700-105. 
201 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Aptitudes tests of drivers: explanation and 
demonstration of drivers test. Testing of 
drivers for both tracked and wheeled 
vehicles. 
8 
TM 21-300, TM 21-301; WD AGO PRT 565. 
Rules of the road, safety precautions, and first 
aid: demonstration and practice of first aid, 
rules of the road, and safety precautions. 
4 
TM 21-305, TM 21-306; FM 25-10. 
Drivers hand signals: demonstration and prac- 
tice of hand signals for wheeled and tracked 
vehicles. 
3 
TM 21-305, TM 21-306; FM 25-10. 
Types and classifications of motor vehicles: 
description of common types of military 
wheeled and tracked vehicles. 
1 
TM 9-2800; AR 700-105. 
Army system of maintenance; description of 
duties and limitations of the various cate- 
1 
TM 38-650; AR 700-105. 
gories of maintenance. 
Duties of the organizational mechanic: scope 
and limitations of the maintenance work of 
the organizational mechanic. 
2 
TM 37-2810; AR 700-105. 
Total hours 192 
(2) Heavy tank and truck maintenance sections only. 
202 Tools, tool sets, and equipment: descriptions, 
use, and limitations of tools and equipment 
provided for organizational maintenance. 
2 
TM 9-867; Ord 6 SNL G-27; pertinent tech- 
nical manuals. 
Forms, records, and reports: explanation and 
demonstration of forms used and kept by 
organizational maintenance units. 
3 
FM 25-10; TM 37-2810; AR 350-15. 
Review of the theory of the internal combus- 
tion engine and motor vehicle nomenclature: 
study of the functioning and purpose of the 
engine and other component parts of the 
vehicle. 
16 
TM 9-2700. 
Drivers maintenance; explanation, demonstra- 
tion, and practice of drivers maintenance 
service from the point of view of supervising 
mechanics. 
8 
TM 21-305, TM 21-306, TM 37-2810. 
Monthly and 50-hour preventive maintenance 
services; explanation and performance of 
company maintenance services. 
8 
TM 37-2810; FS 10-58; pertinent technical 
manuals. 
Semiannual and 100-hour maintenance checks: 
explanation and performance of regimental 
maintenance services. 
16 
TM 37-2810; FS 10-58; pertinent vehicle 
technical manuals. 
203 wessons 
H 
Text references 
Formal command and spot check inspections: 
explanation, demonstration and practical 
work in performance of command inspec- 
tions. 
8 
TM 37-2810; 700-105. 
i 
Field expedients and vehicle recovery: ex- 
planation and practical work in the use of 
field expedients and recovery of heavy 
equipment. 
8 
. FM 25-10; TM 21-305, TM 21-306. 
Camouflage of vehicles and bivouacs: explana- 
tion and demonstration of effective camou- 
flage. 
1 
FM 25-10. 
Loads and lashings: explanation and demon- 
stration of proper methods of loading and 
lashing vehicles and equipment. 
1 
TM 21-305; FM 25-10. 
Loading of vehicles for rail shipment; prepa- 
ration of vehicles for shipment by rail. 
1 
FM 25-10; pertinent vehicle technical manuals. 
Motor march maintenance: requirements of 
mechanics and recovery equipment on motor 
marches. 
1 
FM 25-10. y ' 1 
’ .T y - tililVUL 
204 Field maintenance—march and bivouac: prac- 
tical application of maintenance to vehicles 
on march and in bivouac under both day- 
light and blackout conditions. 
3 
FM 25-10; TM 37-2810. ■ 
Leadership and discipline: initiation and main- 
tenance of organization and discipline through 
leadership. 
1 
FM 22-5, FM 21-5. 
Field training exercises; during this phase of 
training the personnel operate in the field' 
under assumed tactical conditions with their 
organization. Proficiency in truck and tank 
maintenance on the regimental level under 
all field conditions is to be attained. 
96 
TM 37-2810, TM 21-305, TM 21-306; FM 
25-10; AR 700-105. 
2Q5 d. Regimental schools may be organized to com- 
plete the training of the regiment in supply, food 
service supervision, and maintenance. Training 
indicated in the above schedules may be given to 
personnel of subordinate units of the regiment in 
conjunction with service company personnel. 
10. MEDICAL COMPANY TRAINING PRO- 
GRAM. This program is intended to furnish an out- 
line of subject matter which should be included in 
training schedules. It is based on a 480 hour training 
period. The first 288 hours are devoted to common 
subjects for the entire company. The final 192 hours 
are devoted to technical and tactical training of the unit 
specialists and functional groups. Hours listed herein 
are given AS A GUIDE ONLY, and subjects included 
should be varied to fit the training program of the 
regiment as a whole. Available training films and other 
instructional aids should be utilized to maxim;*m 
advantage. 
206 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Antitank and antipersonnel mines, and booby 
2 
EM 5-31, FM 7-10, EM 7-40. 
traps. 
Combat intelligence and counterintelligence.... 
2 
EM 7-25, FM 21-40, FM 30-5, FM 30-10, 
FM 30-15, FM 30-25. 
Chemical warfare training 
8 
FM 21-40; TM 3-205, TM 3-220. 
Dismounted drill 
12 
FM 22-5. 
Elementary maps and aerial photography 
8 
FM 21-25, FM 21-30, FM 21-35. 
reading. 
Equipment, clothing, and tent pitching 
4 
FM 20-15, FM 21-15; current T/O&E. 
Identification of friendly armored vehicles 
2 
FM 30-40. 
Identification of friendly aircraft 
4 
FM 30-30. 
Inspections •.. 
20 
FM 21-15, FM 22-5, FM 25-10. 
Interior guard duty 
4 
FM 26-5. 
Military courtesy and discipline; Articles of 
4 
FM 22-5; MCM 1919, 
War. 
Military sanitation; first aid; personal and sex 
hygiene. 
32 
FM 8-35, FM 8-50, FM 21-10, FM 21-11; 
TM 8-220. 
Motor movement, entrucking and detrucking... 
4 
FM 7-40, FM 25-10, FM 100-5, FM 101-10. 
Total hours 288 
a. Common subjects—entire company. 
207 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Organization of the Army 
2 
FM 100-5, FM 100-10, FM 100-15; applicable 
T/O&E’s. 
Personal affairs of military personnel and their 
dependents. 
4 
WD Pamphlet 21-5. 
Physical training: obstacle course, hand to 
hand fighting, and disarming tactics. 
40 
FM 21-20, FM 21-150; TM 21-220. 
Practice marches and bivouacs 
36 
FM 7-10, FM 7-20, FM 7-40, FM 21-10, 
FM 21-15, FM 21-75, FM 100-5. 
Review and retraining 
24 
All previous references. 
Tactical training of the infantry soldier 
24 
FM 5-15, FM 5-20, FM 7-10, FM 7-15, 
FM 21-25, FM 21-40, FM 22-5, FM 24-18, 
FM 24-20, FM 30-10. 
Tactics of the battalion 
Training tests 
8 
44 
FM 7-20, FM 7-35, FM 7M0, FM 25-10, 
FM 100-5, FM 101-5. 
Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Communication 
6 
FM 7-24, FM 7-25, FM 24-17, FM 24-18, 
FM 24-20, FM 24-75. 
Total hours 96 
b. Technical training—entire company. 
208 Elementary anatomy and physiology 
4 
TM 8-220; TF 8-1388, TF 8-1389, TF 8-1390, 
TF 8-1391, TF 8-1392, TF 8-1393, TF 
8-1394, TF 8-1395; FS 8-79. 
Emergency treatment, including splints and 
splinting, bandages and dressings, and trans- 
portation of wounded. 
22 
FM 8-35, FM 8-50, FM 21-11; TM 8-220; 
TF 8-1297, TF D 8-2047, TF D 8-2049; 
FS 8-35, FS 8-36, 'FS 8-99, FS 8-101, 
FS 8-102. 
Field medical records 
2 
TM 8-220; AR 40-1025. 
Field sanitation and sanitary expedients 
12 
FM 21-10; TM 8-220; TF 8-953, TF 8-999, 
TF 8-1174, TF 8-1179, TF 8-1474, TF 
8-2057; FS 8-60, FS 8-61, FS 8-62, FS 
8-63, FS 8-64. 
Heavy tent pitching 
2 
FS 7-18. 
Materia medica and pharmacy 
6 
TM 8-220, TM 8-233. 
Medical service divisions and higher units 
2 
FM 8-5, FM 8-10, FM 100-10; T/O&E’s.' 
Medical and surgical nursing •. 
10 
TM 8-220, TM 8-260, TM 8-500; AR 40-590, 
AR 40-1005, AR 40-1025. 
Motor vehicles and convoying 
5 
FM 25-10, FM 100-5, FM 101-10; TM 9-801, 
TM 9-803, TM 9-808; FS'9-222, FS 9-223, 
FS 9-224, FS 9-225, FS 9-226, FS 10-58. 
Organization and employment of the infantry 
regiment. 
2 
FM 7-40; T/O&E. 
209 Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Organization and employment of the regimen- 
tal medical company. 
8 
FM 7-30, FM 8-5, FM 8-10. 
Supply, nomenclature, and care of organiza- 
tional equipment. 
2 
FM 7-30, FM 8-5, FM 8-10; TM 8-220; 
Medical Department Supply Catalog, 
Temporary shelters 
1 
FM 5-15. 
Treatment of gas casualties 
2 
FM 21—40; TM 3-205, TM TM 8-220, 
TM 8-285; TF 8-1180; FS FS 8-66, 
FS 8-67, FS 8-68. 
Medical aspects of atomic explosions 
2 
None. 
Review and retraining, technical 
8 
All previous references. 
c. Tactical training—entire company. 
Total hours 96 
Lessons 
H 
Text references 
Field training: during this phase the unit will 
conduct unit training under simulated tactical 
conditions in conjunction with regimental 
units. Proficiency will be attained in: proper 
96 
All previous references. 
• 
210 medical support of combat units; establish- 
ment, camouflage and operation of battalion 
aid stations and regimental collecting sta- 
tions ; passive defense and field fortifica- 
tions; daylight and blackout operations of 
medical installations and evacuation of the 
sick and wounded; preparation of records 
and reports; and maintenance of organiza- 
tional equipment. 
' 
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211 INDEX 
. Paragraph Page 
Abandoning vehicles 45 54 
Accompanying supplies: 
Airborne operations 174 168 
Classes included 2 1 
Activities, maintenance 5 8 
Administration, medical company... 165 163 
Administration platoon; 
Airborne service company 170 168 
Infantry regiment 64-67 73 
Administrative; 
Clerk, service company head- 
quarters 63 71 
Officers, medical 125 133 
Orders 2, 59 1,66 
Records 4 4 
Administrative units as combat 
troops 105 107 
Advance to contact: 
Combat support during 107 110 
Medical support during 152 153 
Agent liaison 150 151 
Aid men 127,132 135, 139 
Aid station: 
Battalion 155,157 156, 159 
Liaison with 150 151 
Reconnaissance for 154 156 
Rest periods 115 120 
Airborne medical company 180-182 173 
Airborne operations: 
Assault echelon 178 172 
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Airborne operations (Continued) : 
Evacuation 183 175 
General considerations 173 168 
Medical supply 184 175 
Plans 175 170 
Salvage and captured material.. 179 172 
Supply 177 172 
Transportation 176 171 
Airborne service company 168-179 167 
Air lift, special operations 120-122 127 
Ambulance; 
Attack 155 156 
Orderlies 129 136 
Property exchange 167 164 
Section • 129,147 136,150 
Service 151-157 152 
Tactical column 152 153 
Ammunition (see also Class V sup- 
ply) : 
Basic loads, defined 32 41 
Bearers 97, 99 98, 104 
Control 33 43 
Destruction 52 60 
. Division ammunition office 35 45 
Individual reserves 118 123 
Placed on position 114 118 
Procurement 35 45 
Replaced during rest periods... 115 120 
Replenishment 36 45 
During attack 112 115 
Sergeant 69,73 76,78 
Supply during defense 114 118 
Supply of: 
Heavy weapons company 36, 98 45, 101 
Mortar company 36, 99 45, 104 
Other companies 101 106 
Rifle company 36, 97 45, 98 
Tank companies 36, 100 45, 104 
Train . 76 79 
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Ammunition (Continued) : 
Status reports 33 43 
Supply plans 54 62 
Ammunition supply: 
Amphibious operations ... 118 123 
Delaying units 123 131 
In defense 114 118 
In offense 112 115 
In rapidly moving situations.... 112 115 
Jungle operations 122 130 
Mountain operations 120 127 
Principles 32 41 
Retrograde movements 123 131 
Ammunition supply poipts: 
Army 35,112 45,115 
Battalion 36,93,112 45,97,115 
Company 99, 100, 101, 104, 106, 115 
112 
Regiment 36, 59, 82, 45, 66, 89, 
118,120,121 123,127,128 
Amphibious operations 118 123 
Animals, pack, mountain operations. 120 127 
Approach march: 
Covered , 11l 114 
Medical service 153 155 
Support during 110 113 
Uncovered 110 113 
Arms. (See Weapons.) 
Arrangement, interior of: 
Company supply area 97 98 
Train bivouac area 81 83 
Assembly area, medical service in. .. 153 155 
Supply action in 11l 114 
Assembly area, support in 11l 114 
Attached elements, supply of 14, 16 19, 23 
Attachments : 
Feeding 112 115 
Supply convoys 109 111 
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Attack 112 115 
Medical service during 155 156 
Auto parts clerk 71 77 
Automobile mechanic 37, 39,43, 49,53,71, 
63,71,84, 77,90,96, 
90,125,162, 133,162,168 
171 
Baggage 77 80 
Base camp: 
Airborne medical company 182 174 
Airborne service company 169 167 
Base camp plans, airborne operations 175 170 
Base maintenance 41 53 
Basic load 32 41 
Replenishment 112 115 
Basic training, regimental medical 
company App. I 177 
Bath section, location of 81,115 83,120 
Battalion: 
Combat support 88-95 93 
Medical platoon 16,130,133 23,137,139 
Section, airborne service com- 
pany 171 168 
Section, infantry service com- 
pany 75 78 
Supply responsibilities 8 11 
Battalion aid station 131, 138-141 137, 142 
Attack 155 156 
Defense 156 158 
Development of the attack 154 156 
Liaison 150 151 
Organization 130 137 
Personnel and duties 131 137 
Battalion medical platoon 130-134 137 
Approach march 153 155 
Defense 156 158 
Tactical column 152 153 
Battalion surgeon 131,153,155 137,155,156 
215 Paragraph Page 
Battlefield salvage and evacuation.. 47 56 
Beach reserves, amphibious opera- 
tions 118 123 
Bugler, service company 63 71 
Burials (see also Graves registra- 
tion) 50 58 
Camp or bivouac, medical service... 159 160 
Captured material 51,54 60,62 
Casualties: 
Combat exhaustion 146 149 
Decision to abandon 157 159 
During tactical action 151, 160 152, 160 
Roster of 146 149 
.Seriously wounded 146 149 
Treatment 140, 145, 155 143, 146, 156 
Casualty lists 165 163 
Certificate of loss or damage 22 33 
Chaplains assistants 65 74 
Chemical: 
Class II items...- 20 31 
Class V items 32 41 
Chief mechanic 71 77 
Chlorination of water 19 28 
Class I supply (see also Rations)... 12-19 15 
Battalion, point 92 96 
Plans 54 62 
Regimental point ." 81 83 
Special operations 118,122 123, 130 
Class I supply of units: 
Headquarters 101 106 
Heavy weapons 98 101 
Medical 102,164 106,162 
Mortar 99 104 
Rifle 97 98 
Service 102 106 
Tank 100 104 
Class II and IV supply 20,23,83 31,34,90 
Allowances 20 31 
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Class II and IV supply (Continued) : 
Engineer 24 35 
Medical 25 35 
Plans 54 62 
Signal 26 36 
Class 111 supply 27 37 
Conservation 30 38 
During movement 30 38 
Plans 54 62 
Procurement .. 28 37 
Requisition for 29 37 
Reserves of 28 37 
Class 111 supply of units: 
Headquarters company 101 106 
Heavy weapons company 98 101 
Medical company 103 106 
Mortar company 99 104 
Rifle company 97 98 
Service company 102 106 
Tank company 100 104 
Class 111 supply point: 
Army 28 37 
Battalion 93 97 
Company 30 33 
Regimental 30, 81, 83 38, 83, 90 
Tank company 30, 83, 101 38, 90, 106 
Class V supply {see also Ammuni- 
tion) : 
Basic loads 32 41 
Control 33,34 43,44 
Definition 32 41 
General 32 41 
Plans ... - 54 62 
Required supply 33 43 
Class V supply of units: 
Headquarters company 34, 97 44, 98 
Heavy weapons company 36,98 45,101 
Medical company 103 106 
Mortar company 34, 99 44, 104 
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Class V supply of units (Continued) : 
Procurement 35 45 
Rifle company 36, 97 45, 98 
Service company 34 44 
Tank company 34 44 
Transportation 34 44 
Clearing station 145 146 
Clerk(s) : 
Auto parts 71 77 
Graves registration k 66, 178 74, 172 
Personnel section 65 74 
Supply section 67 74 
Clothing (see also Supply, class II) . 20 31 
Exchange of rest periods 115 120 
Jungle operations 122 130 
Cold weather operations, supply of.. 119 126 
Collecting platoon 126-129 135 
Employment in tactical opera- 
tions 151,160 152,160 
Litter bearer and ambulance sec- 
tions - 147 150 
Collecting points: 
Battalion, for dead, salvage, sur- 
plus, and captured material.. 81,84,94 83,90,97 
Collecting station 142-146 145 
Attack 155 156 
Defense 156 158 
Employment in tactical opera- 
tions 151,160 152,160 
Liaison 150 151 
Personnel and duties 127 135 
Cold weather operations 119 126 
Combat exhaustion 146 149 
Combat plans, airborne 175 170 
Combat support: 
Agencies 80 83 
During operations 107-123 110 
Medical company 135-167 141 
Mission of 78 82 Paragraph Page 
Combat support (Continued) : 
Plans 79 82 
Operation of system for: 
Battalion 88-95 93 
Company 97,103 98,106 
Regimental 80,87 83,91 
Combat support, responsibilities of 
regimental staff 79 82 
Combat support system 96-102 98 
Combat train 77 80 
Commanding officer, medical com- 
pany 125 133 
Command post: 
Medical company 148, 149 151 
Medical units to battalion 161 161 
Service company 81 83 
Communication : 
Battalion area 95 98 
Equipment repair 46 56 
Included in standing operating 
procedure 59 66 
Medical company 161-167 161 
Noncommissioned officer 63 71 
Service company 87 91 
Train bivouac 81,87 83,91 
Company administrative clerk 63 71 
Company aid men 132 139 
During tactical operations 151-157 152 
Train bivouac 158 159 
Treatment of march casualties.. 152 153 
Company ammunition supply points: 
Amphibious operations 118 123 
Location 97,98,99, 98,101,104, 
100, 120 127 
Operation 36 45 
Company headquarters: 
Function of: 
Medical company 148 151 
Service company 63 71 
219 Paragraph Page 
Company headquarters (Continued) : 
Medical company: 
Airborne 180 173 
Infantry 124,125 . 133 
Service company: 
Airborne 169 167 
Infantry 62 69 
Company kitchens, preparation of 
food 15 21 
Company mess 16-17 23 
Medical company 164 162 
Locations 98,164 101,162 
Company supply responsibilities.... 9 12 
Company supply systems 96,103 98,106 
Company transport 77 80 
Company vehicle maintenance 39,44 49,54 
Covered approach march 11l 114 
Conservation: 
Class 111 31 40 
General 4 4 
Consumption rates: 
Cold weather 119 126 
Defensive 114 118 
Mountain operations 120 127 
Pursuit 113 117 
Contact imminent, combat support 
during 110 113 
Convoys, security for 104 106 
Data, logistical 29 37 
Dead (see also Graves, registra- 
tion) : 
Evacuation of 97 98 
Defense 114,156 118,158 
Dental service 135 141 
Delaying action 123 131 
Medical service during 157 159 
Delivery of: 
Ammunition 114 118 
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Delivery of (Continued) : 
Food 16 23 
Desert operations * 121 128 
Destruction of vehicles equipment. 
and material 52 ' 60 
Development, medical service during 154 156 
Disabled vehicles 45 54 
Dispatcher, regimental 81 83 
Dispensary 115,159 120, 160 
Displacement: 
Aid station 155,157 156,159 
Collecting station 146 149 
Disposition, arms and equipment of 
patients 163 162 
Distribution: 
Gasoline ,30 38 
Orders 59 66 
Ration 14 19 
Supply point 2 1 
Supply section 67 74 
Unit 2 1 
Division: 
Administrative orders 2 1 
Ammunition requests 33 43 
Engineer supply points 24 35 
Field maintenance 40 52 
Procurement, class 111 28 37 
Requisitions to 21 33 
Signal supply 25 35 
Surgeon 25 35 
Division medical battalion during 
attack 155 64 
Drinking water 19 28 
Driver and crew maintenance 39, 44 49, 54 
Drop and landing zones 177 172 
Duties of: 
Agent liaison 150 151 
Battalion commander 8 11 
Company commander 9,17,96 12,26,98 
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Duties of (Continued) : 
Food service supervisor 7,49 9, 58 
Graves registration officer 7, 50 9, 58 
Motor transport officer 7, 8, 56, 69 9,11, 65, 76 
Munitions officer 7, 34, 36 9, 44, 45 
Personnel: 
Medical company 125-133 • 133 
Mess 125,15 133,21 
Pioneer and ammunition platoon 
leaders 8 11 
Regimental commander 7, 33, 51 9, 43, 60 
Rifle platoon leader 9 12 
Section leader: 
Ambulance section 129, 147 136, 150 
Litter bearer section 128,147 136,150 
Service company: 
Commander 7, 57, 63 9, 65, 71 
Headquarters personnel.... 63 71 
Supply officer 7, 8,13,16, 9,11,17, 23, 
18, 53,58 26,62,66 
Surgeon 7,8,55,125,9,11,64,133, 
131,152,155 137,153,156 
Truck drivers: 
Ambulance section 129 136 
Service platoon 69 76 
Unit commander 37, 47 49, 56 
Echelons of supply for: 
Airborne operations 174 168 
Amphibious operations 118 123 
Emergency medical tag 165 163 
Engineer 24 35 
Emergency medical tags, initiation.. 132 139 
Enemy aircraft, firing on 104 106 
Engineer supply items 24 35 
Equipment; 
Battalion medical platoon 134 140 
Destruction of 52 60 
Evacuation of damaged .... 11,97 13,98 
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Equipment (Continued) : 
Issue of 4, 20i 23 4, 31, 34 
Medical company 161 161 
Repair of 46 56 
Estimate of the situation, 79 82 
Evacuation: 
Airborne operations 183 175 
Attack 155 156 
General scheme 137 141 
Medical: 
Airborne operations 179 172 
Field train bivouac 158 159 
General scheme 137 141 
Routes of 157 159 
Train bivouac 158 159 
Evacuation of : 
Captured materials 51 69 
Damaged arms and equipment.. 97 98 
Dead 50,97 58,98 
Personal effects 50 58 
Executive officer, service company.. 69 76 
Experience factors, desert operations 121 128 
Exploitation and battlefield recovery 48, 57, 85 57, 65, 90 
Extra ammunition 32, 112 41, 115 
Feeding: 
During defense 114 118 
Methods in desert operations... 121 128 
Plans 18 26 
Field maintenance 40 52 
Field train 77 80 
Filler personnel: 
Medical company 125 133 
Service company 63 71 
First sergeant, medical company.... 125 133 
First sergeant, service company 63 71 
Follow up echelon, airborne opera- 
tions 178 172 
Food. (See Supply, class I.) 
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Food service: 
Group 67 74 
Supervision 7,49 9,58 
Force reserves 118 123 
Formation, medical company, ap- 
proach march 153 155 
Forms, maintenance 42 53 
Fortification materials 24, 54 35, 62 
Defensive operations, for 114 118 
Forwarding section, collecting station 145 146 
Fuel: 
Amphibious operations 118 123 
Distributing during attack 112 115 
Route column 108 110 
Fuel and lubricant train 76 79 
Functions: 
. Administration platoon 64, 67 73, 74 
Battalion aid station 140 143 
Battalion sections 75 78 
Collecting station 127,144 120, 146 
Company headquarters, service 
company 63 71 
Field maintenance 40 52 
Food service group 49, 67 58, 74 
-Graves registration section 50, 66 58, 74 
Headquarters company section.. 72 78 
Heavy mortar company section. 74 78 
Liaison section 150 151 
Litter bearers, battalion 133 139 
Litter bearer section and ambu- 
lance section 147 150 
Medical company headquarters.. 148 151 
Munitions group 67 74 
Personnel section 65, 86 • 74, 91 
Platoon headquarters 69 76 
Receiving and distributing group 67 74 
. Regimental service platoon 68,75,81 76,78,83 
Supply office group..' 67 74 
Supply section 67 74 
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Functions (Continued) : 
Tank company section 73 78 
Tank maintenance section 71 77 
Trains 76,91 79,96 
Truck maintenance section 71 77 
Gas casualty section, collecting sta- 
tion 145 146 
Gas masks (see also Class II and IV 
supply) 20 .31 
Gasoline (see also Class 111 supply). 27-31 37 
Graves registration: 
Collecting point 85 90 
Evacuation of dead., 50,94,97 58,97,98 
Identification of dead 50 58 
Isolated burials 50 58 
Officer 7,66 9,74 
Orders 59 66 
Personal effects 50 58 
Plans 57 65 
Procedure for 50 58 
Records 50 58 
Reports 50 58 
Responsibility for 50 58 
Section: 
Airborn service company... 170 168 
Service company, infantry 
regiment 50,66 58,74 
Grease (see also class 111 supply) .. 27-31 37 
Guards, train bivouacs 105 107 
Hand carry: 
Jungle operations 122 130 
Mountain operations 120 127 
Headquarters: 
Medical company 125 133 
Service company 63 71 
Train bivouac area 82 89 
Headquarters company: 
Ammunition supply 34 44 
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Headquarters company (Continued) : 
Section: 
Airborne regimental service 
platoon 171 168 
Infantry regimental service 
platoon 72 78 
Heavy mortar company: 
Air men 127 135 
Ammunition supply 34, 99 44, 104 
• Section, service platoon 74 78 
Supply 99 104 
Heavy weapons company: 
Ammunition supply 36, 98 45, 101 
Combat support system 98 101 
Delivery of food 16 23 
Hot meals: 
During offensive 112 115 
Prior to attack 11l 114 
Identification of dead 50 58 
Impetus of supply 4 4 
Individual: 
Reserves 118 123 
Rolls 58 66 
Stoves, mountain operations, for 
use in 120 127 
Initial reserves, amphibious opera- 
tions 118 123 
Inspection of equipment during rest 
period 115 120 
Inspection of motor vehicles 38 49 
Installations, movement of 112 115 
Intrenching equipment 24 35 
Issue of supplies: 
Class I 13 17 
Class II and IV 23 34 
Class HI 28,30 37, 38 
Class IV 35 45 
Receiving and distributing group 67 74 
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Issue of supplies (Continued) : 
Regulated items 21 33 
To companies 96,102 98,106 
Items, regulated 20 31 
Jungle operations 122 130 
Kitchens: 
During rest periods 115 120 
Mountain operations 120 127 
Kitchen and baggage train 76 79 
Kitchen area, regimental 81 83 
Kitchen locations 15, 92 21, 96 
Landing operations, ammunition sup- 
ply 118 123 
Liaison: 
Agent, medical company 125 133 
Between medical units 150 151 
Light vehicles for ammunition re- 
supply 112 115 
Litter bearers: 
Approach march 153 155 
Battalion medical company 133 139 
Collecting company 143 145 
Collecting platoon 128 136 
In tactical operations 151, 160 152,160 
Litter bearer and ambulance section 138 142 
Functions 147 150 
Litter bearer section, personnel and 
functions 128 136 
Location of; 
Ambulance section 129 136 
Battalion aid station 139 143, 
Collecting station ' 143 145 
Command post, medical company 149 151 
Company ammunition supply 
point 97 98 
Company kitchens 15 21 
Company mess areas 97 98 
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Location of (Continued) : 
Graves registration collecting 
point 85 90 
Litter bearer section 128 136 
Medical company kitchen 164 162 
Medical company mess 112 115 
Medical installations: 
Airborne operations 183 175 
Other supply points 83 90 
Personnel section 86 91 
Regimental ammunition supply 
points 82 89 
Salvage collecting point - 85 90 
Tank maintenance section 84 90 
Truck maintenance section 84 90 
Logistical data 29 37 
Maintenance: 
Amphibious operations 118 123 
Base 41 53 
Categories of vehicle 37 49 
Company 39, 44 49, 54 
Desert operations 121 128 
Disabled vehicles 45 54 
Driver and crew 39,44 49, 54 
During combat operations 44 54 
During movement 43 53 
During offense 112 115 
Field • 40 52 
Forms 42 53 
Inspections 38 49 
Medical company 162 162 
Mission 3 3 
Of arms and equpment 46 56 
Officer, motor transport 69,90 76,96 
Plans 57 65 
Preventive 37 49 
Preventive, defense 114 118 
Principles and procedures ..... 5 8 
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Maintenance (Continued) : 
Rear guards 109 111 
Responsibility 37,39 49 
Rest periods 115 120 
Route column 108 110 
Scheduled services 37 49 
Tactical column 109 111 
Trains 76 79 
Vehicles 37,44 49,54 
Maintenance area: 
Regimental 81 83 
Installations i 84 90 
Section: 
Airborne service platoon.... 171 168 
Location of 80 • 83 
Tank 70 77 
Trains of 76 79 
Truck 71 77 
March casualties; 
Evacuation 151 152 
Treatment 152 153 
March collecting post 152 153 
Marches (see also Route column; 
Tactical column; and Approach 
march) ' 107 110 
Marshalling area plans, airborne 
operations 175 170 
Mechanic: 
Artillery 70 77 
Tank 70 77 
Mechanic, automobile, duties (see 
also Automobile mechanic) 63 71 
Medical: 
Assistant, battalion medical pla- 
toon 131 137 
Company: 
Airborne, assault echelon... 182 174 
Airborne regiment 180, 185 173, 176 
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Medical (Continued) : 
Communication 161 161 
Headquarters 125, 152, 155 133, 153, 156 
Infantry regimental: 
Evacuation, supply, and 
service 135,167 141,164 
Organization and duties 
of personnel 124,136 133,141 
Mission of 136 141 
Tactical employment 0f.... 151,157 152,159 
Transportation, airborne .. 185 176 
Vehicle maintenance 162 162 
Company command post 149 151 
Company headquarters: 
Attack •.... 155 156 
Duties of personnel 125 133 
Functions 148 151 
Tactical column 152 153 
Evacuation 135,167,183 141,164,175 
Officers 125,127,128 133,135,136 
Personnel duties 125,127,128, 133, 135, 136, 
129,131,132, 137,138, 139 
133 
Plans 55 64 
Platoons: 
Airborne regiment 180 173 
Battalion 130 137 
Collecting 126 135 
Functions : 
Aid station 140 143 
Collecting station 144 146 
Tactical employment 151, 157, 183 152, 159, 175 
Sergeant, battallion medical pla- 
toon . 131 137 
Service 135-137 141 
Airborne operations 183 175 
Approach march 153 155 
Camp or bivouac 159 160 
Cold weather 119 126 
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Medical (Continued) : 
Service (Continued) : 
Defense 156 158 
Development for attack 154 156 
During attack 155 156 
During offensive action 112 115 
During tactical operations.. 151-160 152 
Rest periods 115 120 
Retrograde movements .... 157 159 
Route column 151 152 
Special operations 160 160 
Tactical column 152 1 153 
Train bivouac 158 159 
Service corps officer: 
Ambulance section ' 129 136 
Assistant to battalion sur- 
geon 131 137 
Litter bearer section 128 136 
Service principles 6 9 
Supply 25,131,167 35,137,164 
Support: 
Position in route column... 151 152 
Technicians: 
Battalion medical platoon... 131 137 
Collecting platoon 127 135 
Medical train ♦.. 76 79 
Medical vehicles: 
Tactical column 152 153 
Messages, medical company 161 161 
Messengers 63,87 71,91 
Messes; 
Overnight halts 108 110 
Route column 108 110 
Mess location 17 26 
Mess steward 63,125 71,133 
Medical company 125 133 
Mess, supply, and motor officer, 
medical 125 133 
Military personnel officer 7,65,86 9,74,91 
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Minefields 105 107 
Mission: 
Airborne medical company.. 181 174 
Airborne service company 172 168 
Battalion aid station 138 142 
Collecting station 142 145 
Infantry regimental service com- 
pany 78 82 
Medical company, infantry regi- 
ment 136 141 
Supply personnel 3 3 
Mortar company, combat support sys- 
tem 99 104 
Mortor (see also Vehicles) : 
Maintenance 37,90,162 49, 96,162 
Officer 7,8,69,76, 9,11,76,79, 
88,125 93,133 
Motor elements, route column 108 110 
Motor park, medical company 162 162 
Motor sergeant: 
Medical company 125 133 
Regimental medical company... 125 133 
Regimental service platoon 69 76 
Mountain operations 120 127 
Movement: 
Desert operations 121 128 
Movement to contact, security during 104 106 
Munitions (see also Supply, class 
V): 
Group 67 74 
Officer 7, 36, 76, 82 9,45,79,89 
Offensive action 112 115 
Officer, trail 45 54 
Oil (see also Supply, class 111)..... 27-31 37 
Optical service 135 141 
Orderly: 
Ambulance 129 136 
Service company 63 71 
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•Orders;: 
Administrative 59 66 
•Organization; 
Airborne medical company 180 173 
Airborne service company 168 167 
•Battalion medical platoon 130 137 
Defensive, train bivouac 105 107 
IFor security of trains 104 106 
Jlnfantry regimental medical 
company 124 133 
Infantry regimental service com- 
pany .* 61 69 
Out of contact, supply operations... 114 118 
Parachutes and equipment, recovery 
of 177 172 
Paratroop attack, security against.. 106 109 
Patients, disposition of arms and 
equipment of 163 162 
Patients roster 165 163 
Perimeter defense, train bivouac.... 105 107 
Personal effects 50 53 
Personnel: 
Airborne operations 176 171 
Battalion aid station 131 137 
Collecting station 127 135 
Officer 8 11 
Personnel section: 
Airborne service company 170 168 
Follow-up echelon 178 172 
Infantry service company....... 65, 86 74, °1 
Pioneer and ammunition platoon 
leader, battalion .... 8 11 
Plans: 
Airborne operations 173, 175 168, 170 
Med'cal 183 175 
Captured material 54 62 
Combat support 79, 88 82, 93 
Evacuation 125 133 
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Plans (Continued) : 
Feeding 18 26 
General 53 62 
Litter bearer and ambulance sec- 
tion 147 ISO' 
Medical 55,125 64, 133 
Salvage or excess 54 62. 
Service 57 65 
Service company commander... 63 71 
Supply 4,54 4,62: 
Transportation 56 65 
Platoon: 
Organization: 
Administration 64 73: 
Airborne administration ... 170 168 
Airborne medical 180 173- 
Airborne service 171 168 
Battalion medical 130 137 
Collecting 126 135 
Regimental service 68 76 
Supply points 99,100 104 
Platoon leader: 
Airborne service platoon 171 168 
Battalion medical platoon 131 137 
Collecting platoon 127 135 
General 10 12 
Pioneer and ammunition platoon 8 11 
Regimental service platoon 69 76 
Platoon sergeant: 
Battalion medical platoon 131 137 
Collecting station 127 135 
Platoon supply responsibilities 10 12 
Preparation of food 15 21 
Prescribed supplies 4, 20, 32 4, 31, 41 
Principles; 
Evacuation 6 9 
Maintenance 5 8 
Supply 4 4 
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Principles (Continued) : 
Supply planning, airborne oper- 
ations 172 168 
Principles and procedures, medical 
service 6 9 
Procedures: 
Maintenance 5 8 
Supply 4 4 
Procurement of supplies (see also 
Supply) : 
Class I 13 17 
Class II and IV 22 33 
Class 111 28 37 
Class V 35 45 
Engineer 24 35 
Property exchange 167 164 
Protection, train bivouac 104-105 106 
Pursuit, combat support ' 113 117 
Pyrotechnics 32 41 
Radio and switchboard operators.... 63 71 
Radio nets; 
Medical, company 161 161 
Service company » 87 91 
Radios (See class II and IV, supply) 20 31 
Medical company 161 161 
Rapidly moving situations, combat 
support 112 115 
Ration(s) (see also Food and class 
I supply) : 
Attachments 16 23 
Breakdown 14 19 
Cycle 13 • 17 
Distribution , 14 ,19 
For special operations 118, 124 123, 133 
Jungle operations 122 130 
Procurement 13 17 
Route column 108 110 
Supply to units .96,103 98,106 
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Ration (s) (see also Food and 
class I supply (Continued) : 
Types of 12 15 
Rear guards, maintenance 109 111 
Receiving and distributing group.... 67 74 
Receiving section, collecting station. 145 146 
Reconnaissance for aid stations 154 156 
Records 60 68 
Graves registration 50 ' 58 
Records clerk 71 77 
Recovery of vehicles 48 57 
Recreational trips 115 120 
References App. II 181 
Regiment in contact: 
Security during 104 106 
Regimental: 
Administration platoon 65, 170 74,168 
Collecting station 127,129, 135,136, 
142,147 145,150 
Combat support systems 80,87 83,91 
Service platoon 68, 75 76, 78 
Supply points - 14,28, 30, 36, i 9, 37, 38,45, 
54,82,83,112, 62,89,90, 
114,177 115,118,172 
Regimental S~4: 
Disposition of arms and equip- 
ment at collecting station 163 162 
Regimental surgeon 125,152 133,153 
Approach march 153 155 
Duties 125 133 
Regimental train bivouac 81,104 83,106 
Regimental trains 76, 77 79, 80 
Security 104 106 
Registration, graves 50 58 
Regulated items 20 31 
Reinforcing transportation, pursuit.. 113 117 
Release point % 2,16 1, 23 
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Repair and replacement of equip- 
ment : 
Class II and IV 21 33 
Heavy or bulky equipment 22,46,48 33, 56, 57 
Lightweight equipment 23, 46 34, 56 
Small arms 46, 97 56, 98 
Repairs during rest periods 115 120 
Replenishment: 
Class 111 supplies 30 38 
Class V supplies 36 45 
Supplies, airborne operations... 2,174 1,168 
Report sheet 165 163 
Reports 60 68 
Ammunition status A 33 43 
Reports and records, medical com- 
pany 165 163 
Required supply, rate 33 43 
Requirements: 
Airborne operations 173 168 
Class V 33 43 
Definition 2 1 
Engine oil 29 37 
Estimates of class 111 29 37 
Gasoline 29 37 
Requisitions : 
Class I 13 17 
Class II and IV 22 33 
Class 111 29 37 
Consolidation of 21 33 
Reserve, combat support during 116 122 
Responsibility, liaison 150 151 
Rest periods, combat support during. 115 120 
Resupply, tactical column 109 111 
Retrograde movements 123,157 131,159 
Medical service 157 159 
Rifle company: 
Ammunition supply 36 45 
Supply system 97 98 
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Rolls: 
Individual 58,122 66,130 
Mountain operations 120 127 
Roster of patients 165 163 
Route column 108 110 
Medical service 151 152 
Support of foot elements 108 110 
Route of ammunition advance 112,121 115,128 
S-4 7,15,18,23, 9,21,26,34, 
24, 53-60,62, 35, 62, 69, 71, 
63, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83,106, 
104, 163, 167, 162,164,167, 
169,176 171 
S-4, battalion 8 11 
Salvage 47,85 56,90 
Classification 47 56 
Salvage and captured materiel: 
Airborne operations 179 172 
Salvage discipline 47 56 
Sanitary report 165 163 
Sanitation 122, 125,131, 130,133,137, 
165 163 
Sanitation, personal, jungle opera- 
tions 122 130 
Sections: 
Battalion aid station 141 145 
Collecting station 145 146 
Section leader: 
Ambulance section 128 136 
Litter bearer and ambulance sec- 
tion 147 150 
Litter bearer section 128 136 
Section sergeant: 
Ambulance section 129 136 
Assistant 127 135 
Collecting station 127 135 
Litter bearer section 128 136 
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Security 104—106 106 
Against air attack 106 109 
Regiment in contact 104 106 
Regimental trains 104 106 
Tactical coulmn 109 111 
Train bivouac 105 107 
Warning system 105 107 
Security elements, medical service.. 152 153 
Security forces 105 107 
Service company: 
Airborne regiment 168-185 167 
Commander’s duties 7, 63 9, 71 
Headquarters 62 69 
Infantry regiment 61-77 69 
Mission 78 82 
Security plans 104 106 
Service plans 57 65 
Service platoon: 
Airborne regiment 171 168 
Infantry regiment 68, 75 76, 78 
Services, maintenance 37-45 49 
Serving of meals 17 26 
Shop foreman 71 77 
Sick and wounded report 165 163 
Signal supplies (see also Class II 
and IV supply) 26 36 
Special equipment, cold weather.... 119 126 
Special operations 117-123 123 
Medical service 160 160 
Statistical health report 165 163 
Status: 
Supply 79 82 
Transport 79 82 
Sterilizing of water 19 28 
Steward, mess, service company 63 71 
Storage, cold weather operations.... 119 126 
Supervision, food service 49 58 
Supplies: 
Desert operations 121 128 
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Supplies (Continued) : 
For pursuit operations 113 117 
Issued prior to attack 11l 114 
Rest or training periods 115 120 
Supply 26 36 
Accompanying 2,174 1, 168 
Airborne assault 177 172 
Airborne operations 173, 177 168, 172 
Before approach march 110 113 
Class I 12-19 15 
Class II and IV , 20-26 31 
Class 111 ' 27-31 37 
Class V 32-36 41 
Clothing 20 31 
Conservation 4,31 4,40 
Defensive action 114 118 
Discipline ... 11,33 13,43 
Distribution , 2 1 
Echelons of 2,145,166, 1, 146,164 
167 
Engineer items 24 35 
Medical 25,185 . 35,176 
Airborne operations 184 175 
Company 166 164 
Mission 3 3 
Plans 4,54 4,62 
Principles and procedures 4 4 
Replenishment 2 1 
Requisitions 4 4 
Types for airborne operations.. 174 168 
Unit air 2 1 
Warrant officer 63 71 
Supply office group 67 74 
Supply personnel, company 9 12 
Supply points: 
Battalion 88,93,112, 93,97,115, 
114,118,120, 118,123,127, 
121 128 
Class I 13 17 
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Supply points (Continued) ; 
Class III: 
During movement 30 38 
Forward class 111 30 38 
Class V , 35, 36 45 
Companies 97, 98,100 98,101, 104 
Operation 67 74 
Platoon 99 104 
Regiment 14,28,30,36, 19,37,38,45, 
54,82,83,112, 62,89,90, 
114,177 115,118,172 
Signal 26 36 
Water 19 28 
Supply section 67 74 
Airborne service company 170 168 
Supply sergeant: 
Medical company 125 133 
Service company 63 71 
Support, combat 2, 78-80, 87, 1,82,91,93, 
88,97,103, 98,106,110, 
107, 123 131 
Support company section • 171 168 
Support during route column 108 110 
Surgeon 7,8,125,131, 9,11,133, 
• 152 137,153 
Surgical technicians: 
Battalion medical platoon.. 131 137 
Collecting platoon 127 135 
Switchboards 87 91 
Tactical column 109, 152 111, 153 
Casualties 152 153 
Medical service 152 153 
Resupply 109 111 
Tagging dead 132 139 
Tank company: 
Ammunition supply 36 45 
Maintenance 39, 44, 76, 84 49, 54, 79, 90 
Section 73 78 
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Tank maintenance section; 
Service company 70 77 
Teams, litter bearer 133 139 
Technicians, medical and surgical: 
Collecting platoon 126 135 
Litter bearers 128 136 
Telephones 87 91 
Terms, definition, explanation 2 1 
Traffic control 56 65 
Trail officer 45 54 
Train(s) 76, 77, 81, 91 79,80,83,96 
Train bivouac: 
Battalion, area 89 95 
Established prior to attack 11l 114 
Medical service 158 159 
Regimental, area 57,80,81, 65,83, 
106,158 109,159 
Security for 105 107 
Training programs; 
Service and medical company... App. I 177 
Trains: 
Battalion 91 96 
Tactical column 109 111 
Trains area, regimental ... 81 83 
Transportation: 
Airborne operations 176 171 
Ammunition 34 44 
Control 34,97 44,98 
Medical company airborne oper- 
ations 185 176 
Plans 56 65 
Rapidly moving situations 113 117 
Release to units 109 111 
Treatment, collecting station 145 146 
Truck drivers 63, 127,129 71,135, 136 
Collecting platoon 127 135 
Truck maintenance section 71,84 77, 96 
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Truck maintenance train 76 79 
Truckmaster 69,75 76,78 
Types of supply: 
Airborne operations 174 168 
Uncovered approach march 110 113 
Unit: 
Air supply 2, 174 1, 168 
Journal 60 68 
Medical service 136 141 
Mile 29 37 
Vehicles: 
Abandonment 45 54 
Airborne operations 176 171 
Ammunition: 
In defense 114 118 
In offense 112 115 
Cold weather 119 126 
Destruction 52 60 
Disabled 45 54 
During defensive action 114 118 
Loads, amphibious operations... 118 123 
Maintenance • 37-39 49 
Medical company 152 153 
Recovery 48 57 
Warning system • 105 107 
Warrant officer: 
Maintenance 71 77 
Supply 63 71 
Water 19 28 
Requirements; 
Personnel 19 28 
Vehicles 19 28 
Supply, desert operations 121 128 
Trailers 21,33,46,52 33,43,56,60 
Transportation, jungle opera- 
tions 122 130 
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Weapons ' 97,105 98,107 
Employed in train bivouac 105 107 
Welder 70,71 77 
Wounded, during attack 155 156 
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