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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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FM 7-30, Service and Medical Companies, Infantry

Regiment, is published for the information and guidance
of all concerned.
[AG 300.7 (13 Jun 49)]
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OFFICIAL: J. LAWTON COLLINS

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 CONTENTS

Paragraphs 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 III 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
II. Regimental administration platoon 64-67 73
III. Regimental service platoon ...... 68-75 76
IV. Regimental train ............... 76-77 79

CHAPTER10. COMBAT SUPPORT, SERVICE

COMPANY.
Section I. Introduction .................... 78-79 82
II. Operation of the service company
combat support system ........ 80-87 83
III. 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
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VI. Combat support during operations.107-11 110
VII. Special operations .............. 117-123 123

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 Paragraphs Page
PART THREE. MEDICAL COMPANY, INFANTRY
REGIMENT.
CHAPTER 11. ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF
MEDICAL COMPANY PERSONNEL.
Section I. Introduction .................... 124 133
II. Company headquarters .......... 125 133
III. Collecting platoon .............. 126-129 135
IV. Battalion medical platoon ........ 130-134 137
CHAPTER12. COMBAT SUPPORT, MEDICAL
COMPANY.
Section 1. Medical service and supply ...... 135-137 141
II. Battalion aid station ............ 138-141 142
III. 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

II. TRAINING ...................... 181

INDEX ........................................ 212

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 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 II, 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-
(1) Providing units with supplies of all types.
 (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.

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 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-
(1) 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.

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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 conformto 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

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 in 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
arid 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.

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 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

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CLASS III

GREASE OIL GASOLINE

CLASSIV

WIRE
BARBED ASSAULTBOAT SCREW
PICKETS

CLASSV

GRENADE 90-MM RIFLE ANTITANK

AMMUNITION AMMUNITION MINE

Figure 1. Supplies are grouped into five classes.

 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

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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-

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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-

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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-I, 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-1.

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-

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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.

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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.

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FRESH BAKED FRESH FRESH WATER

MEAT BREAD FRUIT VEGETABLES

TYPE B

CANNED FIELD- CANNED DRIED WATER

MEATS BREAD FRUITS VEGETABLES

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RATION. FIVE-IN-ONE WATER

INDIVIDUAL

CANNED OR PACKAGED MEALS WATER

SURVIVAL

WATER PURIFICATION
EMERGENCY USE TABLETS

Figure 2. Typical clajss I items.

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 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.

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 (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

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 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-1. 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

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sion daily ration request. This is forwarded daily to the
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point supporting the division.
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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.
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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.
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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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*Personnel of Medicol Platoon in Battalion Headquarters Com-
pany strength
**ltems short or over in Issues are apportioned equitobly between
units over a period of time,

Figure 4. Suggested form for ration breakdown.

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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 wh;ch 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

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location-breakfast and dinner are prepared at
the company mess area or some other conhren-

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 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 the 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

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 FOOD IS CARRIED To
UNIS WHICH MUST
REMAIN N OSITON.

UNITS WHICH CANNOT BE

REACHED BY VEHICLES ARE
FED BY CARRYING PARTIES.

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COMPANIES MEET

RATIONS ARE DIVIDED INTO - VEHICLES AT

MEAL LOTS AND PREPARED RELEASE POINT.
AT KITCHEN LOCATIONS.

VEHICLES UNDER REGIMENTAL

CONTROL MOVE FORWARD

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KITCHEN LOCATIONS

MESS LOCATIONS

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

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vehicles 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.

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 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
by 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

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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 all
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.

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 (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 gin) of calcium hypochlorite in a water sterilizing

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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:

Semi-
In battle March and Temporary permanent Permanen
bivouac camp camp camp

Men 1/2 to 2 2 to 3 5 to 10 50 to 60 60 to 100

1
I to 214
vehiclesMotor 14 to I to 30 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.

so
 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
are 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, II, III, 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.

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OQUARTERMASTER

INDIVIDUAL
SHOES CLOTHING EQUIPMENT TENTAGE

SIGNAL

RADIOS WIRE TELEPHONES SWITCHBOARDS

ENGINEER a \ X

BARBEDWIRE
AND PICKETS TOOLS ASSAULT BOATS

ORDNANCE

VEHICLES TANKS SMALL ARMS VEHICLE

PARTS

MEDICAL

FIRST AID PACKET UTTERS PLASMA BANDAGES

CHEMICAL 3J
GAS MASKS CHLORIDEOF LIME

Figure 8. Typical class II and IV items.

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 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,

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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.

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 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

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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.

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 CHAPTER 4
CLASS III SUPPLY
27. GENERAL. Class III supplies consist primarily
of gasoline, fuel oils, and lubricants. They are procured
and issued by the Quartermaster Corps. The quantity
of class III 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 III supplies are is-

sued to the division at army class III 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 III 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 FM 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 III 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 III installa-
tions. (See fig. 9.) Vehicles operating in rear of the
regimental area are serviced with gasoline and oil at
class III supply points established by higher coumman-

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 ALL ISSUES ARE MADE
BY DIRECT EXCHANGE
OF FULL FOR EMPTY DRUMS

BATTALIONS DRAW
111% GAS AS NEEDED
TO FILL TANKS OR
5 GALLON DRUMS

/
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TRAIN BIVOUAC
- CLASS III

REGIMENTS

IFROM DIVISION
SUPPLY POINT X

{DIVISION TRAIN-S-_
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DIVISIONS
DRAW FROM -
ARMY SUPPLY
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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 III 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 III 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 III 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 III supply points. The method of distributing
class III 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.

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 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 suffi-

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 RIFLE COMPANY

CAL .SO. RFLE CO-MUMORTAR HANDGENADES S.MM RIFLE

HEAVYWE PONS COMPANY

CAL,So CArINS l*MMMORTAR CAL . MO IRIFLE

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REGIMENTAL- REG NL IMENTAL BATTALION PIONEER

TANK COMPANY MORTAR COMPANY MINE PLATOON ANO AMMUNITION
PLATOON

90.MGCN /42.1NCH
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Figure 10. Typical class V items.

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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

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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 headquarterscom-
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.

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 35. PROCUREMENT. a. Army ammunition supply
points are established to support the combat divisions.
These points maintain stocks of ammunition to meet the
tactical requirements.
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-

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 PIONEER AND.
AMMUNITION PLATOON
OPERATES BATTALION
AMMUNITION SUPPLY
POINT.

BATTALION SECTIONS
HAUL TO BATTALIONS.

L O ADE D V EH IC L ES
|
,~|1~ _
ARE DISPERSED AT
REGIMENTAL ASP.

DAO APPROVES REQUESTS FOR

REPLENISHMENT OF BASIC LOADS.

REGIMENTAL AMMUNITION TRAIN

REFILLS AT ARMY ASP AND
HAULS TO REGIMENTAL ASP.

Figure 11. Procurement of anmmunition.

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 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 with a request for the amounts
and types of ammunition needed.
f. The regimental ammunition supply point controls
ammunition supply operations in the regiment. The

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 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-.
hides 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,

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 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 irregularintervals.
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

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 BASEMAINTENANCE
(ORDNANCE
SHOPS
IN

FIELD MAINTENANCE
a
(DIVSIONANDARMY

ORGANIZATIONALOMAINTENANNE

OORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
(COMPANY
LEVEL)

ORGANIZTIONALMAINTNANCE

Figure 12. The maintenance system.

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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
the 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

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 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.
c. Evacuation of vehicles and units to other service
shops.

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 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.

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 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.

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At the first indication of vehicle failure, the driver
stops his vehicle off 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.

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 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-

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vage discipline. This includes gathering and moving
salvage to collecting points which 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 device,.

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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

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dead 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

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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 III 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-

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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.

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 CHAPTER 8

PLANS, ORDERS, AND REPORTS

53. GENERAL. The regimental S-4 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-
(1) 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.

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 (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 III 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 axid
place of issue.

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 f. Class V supply plans include-
(1) 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-
(1) Location of collecting points.
(2) The methods of collection and disposition.
h. Plans for captured materials include-
(1) 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-

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 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-
(1) 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

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supervision of the regimental S-4. 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.

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 (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 III 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
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 (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,

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 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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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

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 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 establishes, 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.

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 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.
1. Filler personnel are trained as replacements. They
are used to fill vacancies or to assist elements requiring
more labor.

Section II. 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.)

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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-
(1) 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

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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-

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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 III. 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.

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 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 34-ton 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 officer
and coordinates maintenance activities within the regi-
ment. The chief mechanic acts as shop foreman and is
the principal assistant to the maintenance officer. The
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

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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
III 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,

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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

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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 III items to the tank company.
f. 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 comblat train comprises ammunition,
maintenance, gasoline and lubricant, and

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 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-
(1) Ammunition train, 1st Infantry.
(2) Gasoline and oil train, tank company.
(3) Kitchen and baggage train, 1st 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.

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 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.

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 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 units
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 II. 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

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Figure 14. Installations in the regimental combat support

system.

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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-
(1) 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 III 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-
(1) 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.

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 (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

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 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 III supply point, the truck mainte-
nance section, and the tank maintenance sec-
tion. These are all located in the same general
vicinity. The class III 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:

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CONVENIENCE TO UNITS SERVED
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bivouac.

(a) Service company command post.

(b) Service company command group.
(c) Regimental S-4 section.
(d) Receiving and distributing group.
(e) Graves registration section.
(f) Food service supervision group.
(g) Communication personnel and their facili-
ties.
 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.

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83. OTHER SUPPLY POINTS. a. Temporary
supply points may be used to support tactical require-
ments. These include-
(1) Forward class III 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.

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 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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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 their
own radios and telephones.
c. Messengers are a principal means of communica-
tion. They carry long written reports, maps, and over-
lays.

Section III. 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.

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CONVENIENCE TO UNITS. TCEN

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SPACE FOR DISPERSION.

Figure 17. Battalion combat support system.

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 b. The battalion S-4 prepares the battalion combat
support plan in the same manner as the regimental S-4
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

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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

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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 III 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 III 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

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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-

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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

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S I-I

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.,

COMPANY SUPPLY POINT BY HAND

'INDICATES UNIT SUPPLY AREAo

Figure 18. Rifle company supply system.

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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

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 HEAVY WEAPONS COMPANY

aa

S- -

PLATOON LOCATIONS ARE OFTEN THE

SAME AS RIFLEoCOMPANY LOCATIONS

- INDICATES UNIT SUPPLY AREA

Figure 19. Heavy weapons company supply system.

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 HEAVY MORTAR COMPANY

X, . =-

C L

MORT

FORWARD SUPPLY POINTS

ARE ESTABLISHED WHEN
NECESSARY

_- INDICATES UNIT SUPPLY AREA

Figure 20. Heavy mortar company supply system.

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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

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 TANK COMPANY

X T | | TK_

-.

TK~i TK~

PLATOONS
SUPPLIED
ARE
THROUGH

PLATOONS ARE SUPPLIED THROUGH

FORWARD SUPPLY POINTS OR DIRECT
FROM COMPANY SUPPLY POINT
, -S
e. INOICATES UNIT SUPPLY AREA

Figure 21. Tank company supply system.

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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. Tlie medical company

establishes a company supply point near the regimental
collecting station. This point delivers medical supplies
and class II, III, 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.

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 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

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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

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 PLANNED ROAD
BLOCKS

,'_X. ,.KITCHEN AREA '

'-~.?'~" TRAINS AREA

.*''. ORGANIZED DEFENSIVE POSITION.

t~.e,...,' 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

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overall security of the rear areas against air attack.
Machine guns not needed for ground defense supple-
ment the antiaircraft fires. When antiaircraft units 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

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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 ITT
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.

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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 vehiGles

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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-

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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

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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 (luring 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

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LD LO

PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS

'GOOD ROADS TO FRONT AND REAR

EASE OF IDENTIFICATION
CONCEALMENT

Figure 23. Route of ammunition advance.

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objective. (See fig. 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
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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.

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 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

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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.

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 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-1 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

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 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.
1. 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

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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-

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 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 their
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 initial 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

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 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

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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.

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 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.
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 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-

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ments 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.
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 (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.

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 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-
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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 II. 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

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 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.

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 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-
hicles 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 III. 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.

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 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 tead-
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

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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
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Specifically-
(1) 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.

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 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 rmiark 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.

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 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.)

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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

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ambulance loading points; they place the seriously

wounded in marked and protected places for evacuation
to the battalion aid station by litter bearers or 4-ton
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 II. BATTALION AID STATION

138. GENERAL. A battalion aid station is an

treatment of the sick and wounded.
installation for the treatment

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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'ahd 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.

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 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 III. 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.

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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).

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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

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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

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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.

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 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

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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

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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

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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 equipment.
h. When march casualties are numerous, march

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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-

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 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

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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

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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

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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,

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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.

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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.)

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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.

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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 PART FOUR

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,

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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

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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 vicinity 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

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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;

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 and loading into aircraft ready for the take-
off. One of the principal seirvice 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.

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 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.

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 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

COMEANY
C CTNGHEADUARERSPLATOON
I
PLATOON

IS1~AND AMBULANC SECTION

Figure 30. Composition of medical company, airborne infantry

regiment.

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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.

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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
by 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.

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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
1/4-ton trucks and 1/4-ton trailers. Other transportation
is air-landed after an airhead or forward airstrip has
been established.

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 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

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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

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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.

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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 points:
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 ...................... 111 114
Medical service .............. . 153 155
Support during ............... 110 113
Uncovered .............. 1......
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 ............... 111 114
Assembly area, support in ......... 111 114
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

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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 III 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 III 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 III supply point:
Army ........................ 28 37
Battalion ..................... 93 97
Company ..................... 30 38
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 ............ 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

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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

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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 ........... 111 114
Conservation:
Class III ..................... 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 1106
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 III ......... 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 ...................... 4,20,23 4,31,34
Medical company ............. 161 161
Repair of .................... 46 56
Estimate of the situation, S-4 .... 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 60
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 III 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 III 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 ................ 111 114
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 III ..................... . 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:
Agedt, 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 equipment ........ 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 .................. 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 of.... 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 ........... 152 153
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
Motor (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 III) ..... 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
For security of trains .......... 104 106
Infantry 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 58
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, 91
Pioneer and ammunition platoon
leader, battalion ................. 8 11
Plans:
Airborne operations ........... 173, 175 168, 170
Medical .................. 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 ......................... 147 150
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 III ..................... 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, 19, 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 III 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 III .......... 29 37
Gasoline ...................... 29 37
Requisitions:
Class I ......... .............. 13 17
Class II and IV ............... 22 33
Class III ..................... 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 mat6riel:
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 .......... 111 114
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 III ..................... 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
13 17

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Supply points (Continued):
Class III:
During movement ......... 30 38
Forward class III ......... 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 ..... 111 114
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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