FIELD ARTILLERY SCHOOL

August 1941 '!:

INSTRUCTION IHEl\IORANDUM

RECONNAISSANCE, SELECTION, AND

OCCUPA1'ION OF POSITION

USE OF BATTALION DETAIL

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PRINTING PLANT, FIELD ARTILLERY SCHOOL

FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA ....
1941
 CONTENTS
Paragraphs Pages
SECTION I.-ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF THE
BA TT ALl 0 N D E TAl L 1- 5 1- 5
H.-EMPLOYMENT OF THE BATTALION
DETAIL IN THE RECONNAISSANCE,
SELECTION, AND OCCUPATION OF
POSITION-ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM 6-26 6-22
HI.- VARIATIONS IN PROCEDURE 27-32 23-27

ILLUSTRATIONS

Page
Figure I.-Receiving the division artillery commander's order 9
2.-Position area 1st Field Artillery Battalion 16
3.-Schematic diagram of radio nets -of-the light battalion 21
4.-Schematic diagram of radio nets of the medium battalion 22
 SECTION I

ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF THE BATTALION DETAIL

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Gen er al ----------------------------------------------------------------___________________________________
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A method 0 f load in g ----------------------------------__________________________________________
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D u ti cs of in d ivi d u a 1s -------------------------------------- ~________________________________
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1. General.-The com-mander of a field artillery battalion has

a headquarters to assist him in the exercise of command. Those
elements of the battalion headquarters which assist the battalion
commander in the reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of posi-
tion and in the direction of fire are grouped into a tactical organ-
ization designated the battalion detail.

2. Organization.-The battalion detail contains the personnel

and equipment needed for reconnaissance; survey; establishment
of communication, command post, observation post, and liaison;
conduct of the firing batteries and other elements of the battalion
to the position area; and the direction of fire. The detail is subdi-
vided into the battalion commander's party and the remainder of
the detail. The battalion commander's party consists of the per-
sonnel needed by the battalion commander for reconnaissance.
It -usually accompanies the battalion commander on the march.
The' battery agents usually accompany the battalion commander's
party. The remainder of the detail consists of the rest of the per-
sonnel and equipment of the battalion headquarters battery, less
the maintenance section and the antiaircraft-antitank platoon. The
personnel needed for survey, communication, liaison, and estab-
lishment and operation of the command post are in the remainder
of the detail.
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3. Abbreviations.-The following abbreviation::; are used in

this memorandum:
AA-AT __ .__________ Antiaircraft-antitank
Agt ._. Agent
Bn C Battalion commander
Btry Battery
C , ' Chief
Cfr , ,________ Chauffeur
Clk ._____ Clerk
Com 0 ' Communication officer
Corp Corporal
CP Command post
Ex ~__________________ Executive
Hq ---------------- Headquarters
I . Instrument operator
L ---------- Lineman
Lgt _---,---------- Light
Ln Liaison
Med .__ Medium
Hot Trcl Motor tricycle
Msg C Message center
Mtc1st __ . Motorcyclist
OP ------------ Observation post
Opn Operations
Pvt ---------- Private
Rad .. Radio operator
RO Reconnaissance officer
Sb .- ._________ Switchboard operator
Sc Scout
Sgt Sergeant
Sgt Maj Sergeant major
Sig Signal
TTn ~--------------- Telephone
Train operator
(w) 'Vinch
WC Weapon carrier

4. A method of loading.-A march formation and method of

loading of the battalion detail, light or medium battalion, truck-
drawn, is given below. This formation is given as a guide only
and should be varied to meet the requirements of the particular
situation. (See Training Bulletin No.2 or Instruction Memoran-
dum T-l for transportation chart and organization of entire bat-
talion headquarters and headquarters battery.)

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BATTALION DETAIL

Bn C Party Remainder of the Detail

'-----;BnC Ex Sig Corp 2
Bn C Car S-3 Ex Car 1st Sgt Wire T2,T4
Sgt Maj Rad 3 (Lgt Truck 2 L2,L4
Rad 1 (Lgt Bn only) Sb 2
~-ton Bn only) l~-ton Cfr (W)
command 1 basic
command Cfr 2~-ton Cfr

S-2 (RO) Asst S-2

RO Car I Sgt Staff Car (Survey) Liaison Section 1 ..
I Corp Survey Sgt
Bugler Survey Corp ~-----. Ln 0 1
~-ton Cfr ~-ton Survey Pvt
command command Liaison Sc Corp 1
Cfr Truck 1 Rad 9
Cfr
~-ton
ComO Asst S-3 command
Com 0 Car Sig Sgt CP Opn Sgt
Rad 1 (Med Truck 1 Msg C Sgt
Bn only) Hq Clk
. ~-ton Rad 2 2~-ton Sc Sgt
2 basics Liaison Sc 1
radio Cfr Cfr
I Truck 3 T5
1 basic
I *Mot Trcl I Agt**
Mtclst
Trailer ~-ton
\VC
Cfr

CP Com C
Truck 2 Opn Corp
r---~ BtryAgt Msg C Corp Liaison Section 2
I *Mot Trcl Mtclst 1 basic
L_--! 2~-ton Cfr .------; Ln 0 2
I I Liaison Sc Corp 2
r- --I BtryAgt Trailer Truck 2 Rad 10
IL*Mot
___Trcl I Mtclst Cfr
' ~-ton
command
,.- - - -, Btry Agt Radio Rad Sgt
I .Mot Trcl I Mtclst Truck Rad3 (Med
,--_-..!. Bn only)
Rad 4, 5, Sc Sgt
2~-ton Liaison Sc 2
6,7,8 Truck 4
.--, TnAgt 2 basics T6
I I
LMo:.:r~ Mtclst
Trailer I Cfr ~-ton
1 basic
Cfr
WC

Wire Sig Corp 1

Truck 1 Tl, T3
Ll, L3
(W) Sb 1
2~-ton 1 basic
Cfr

*Motor tricycles probably will be replaced by 34-ton,4X4,cross-country

cars.
**The battalion agent with his transportation normally accompanies the
division artillery commander's party.

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5. Duties of individuals.-The table below gives the principal

tactical duties of key personnel of the battalion. Some of the in-
dividuals listed are not normally included in the detail, but have
important tactical duties in some phase of the occupation of posi-
tion. The duties listed are not invariable or rigid, and should be
adapted to the situation. To meet the req'uirements of the average
situation, members of the battalion are, according to their apti-
tudes, assigned normal duties, but duties of individuals are vari-
able, interchangeable, and elastic; training should be conducted
with this in view.
Indi-vidual Duties
Battalion commander . . . .Commands battalion.
Battalion executive ..__. ....._...__Chief of staff; assists battalion com-
mander; commands battalion in absence
of battalion commander; supervises or-
ganization of command post.
S.l __.. __
,_. ._. . Adjutant; in charge of rear echelon.
S-2 (RO) . .___
.. .. . Assists battalion commander in recon-
naissance; organizes observation facili-
ties; secures, collates, and disseminates
information of enemy.
Asst S-2 (Survey) _-----In charge of survey; assists S-2 (RO).
S-3 Under direction of the battalion command-
er organizes and in charge of fire-direc-
tion center; assists in preparation and
issuance of orders; prepares plans for
tactical operations.
Asst S-3 Assists S-3.
S-4 Commands service battery; reconnoiters
and recommends location for ammunition
train and service elements; plans and
supervises supply, including ammunition.
Motor officer ___________ In charge of service platoon of service bat-
tery; in charge of transportation and
motor maintenance; assists S-4.
Munitions officer _______ In charge of ammunition train; in charge
of ammunition supply; assist~ S-4.
Communication officer Commands headquarters battery; respon-
sible for establishment, operation and
maintenance of battalion communication
system; assists in selection and establish-
ment of command post.
AA-AT platoon ________ C,ommands AA-AT platoon.
commander
Liaison officer 1 __________ In charge of liaison section 1; establishes
and maintains liaison with supported-
unit commander.
Liaison officer 2 _. In charge of liaison section 2; same as
liaison officer 1.

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Sergeant major .. .Assists battalion commander on recon-

naissance; in charge of enlisted personnel
at command post; controls traffic at
command post; supervises message cen-
ter.
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First sergeant ---------------------------------.1 n charge rear echelon of headquarters
. battery. .
Operations sergeant ------------ .Assists S-2 and S-3' draftsman' keeps
situation map.' ,
Operations corporal -------------------.Assists operations sergeant.
Communication chief ------------------.Assists communication officer' supervises
(sergeant) installation, operation, and ~aintenance
of all means of communication.
Signal sergeant .Assists communication officer; in charge
of wire communication; care and main-
tenance of wire-communication equip-
ment.
AA-AT platoon .Assists AA-A T platoon commander.
sergeant
Signal corporal 1 --------------------------- Af;sists siq;nal sergeant; in charge of
wire truck 1.
Signal corporal 2 -----------------------.--~- Assists sig-nal sergeant; in charge of
wire truck 2.
Radio sergeant _-----------------------------Assists communiction officer; in charge
of radio communication and care and
maintenance of radio equipment;
Instrument sergeant -----------------------Assists S-2 (RO) in reconnaissance, sur-
vey, organization and operation of ob-
servation post; care of instruments.
Instrument corporal ------------------------Assists instrument sergeant.
Survey sergeant ------------------------------Assists survey officer in survey.
Survey corporal ---------------------------Assistssurv~y sergeant.
Message-center chief ----------------------- In charge 'of message center; dispatcher;
(sergeant) code clerk.
Message-center corporal --------------Assistsmessage-center chief.
Scout sergeant 1 Assists liaison officer 1; observes fire.
Scout sergeant 2 Assists liaison officer 2; observes fire.
Scout corporal (s) _-----Assist scout sergeant (s).

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 SECTION II
EMPLOYMENT OF THE BATTALION DETAIL IN THE RE-
CONNAISSANCE, SELECTION, AND OCCUPATION OF
POSITION-ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
Paragraph
Gen eral 6
Situa t ion . -----------------------------------------.'__________
7
The battalion commander goes forward .. 8
Reports to division artillery commander 9
The division artillery commander's order 10
Tasks of the battalion commander --------------------------- 11
Initial actions of the battalion commander --------------- 12
Planning supporting fires with supported unit 13
Reconnaissance for battery position areas 14
Recommendations of staff officers 15
The battalion commander's order . 16
Additional orders to members of the party 17
Actions of members of the party 18
Remainder of the detail ----- 19
Nigh t march to the position 20
Service ba tte ry 21
Rea r echelon 22
Bat te ry rea r echeIon s comb in "d 23
Lia ison 24
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F 0 rw a rd observe rs -_________ 25
Rad i 0 comm un ica ti 0 n 26

6. General.-The type problem which follows illustrates a nor-

mal procedure in the reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of
position by a light truck-drawn battalion (105-mm. howitzer).
The procedure illustrated is also applicable to a medium battalion
(155-mm. howitzer). The described method of employment of
the battalion detail meets in general the requirements of the
average situation, but its specific application varies with each
situation. It should not be regarded as a set pattern which meets
the requirements of all situations.
7. Situation.-The 1st Infantry Division (triangular), a part of
the I Army Corps, is marching into enemy territory. The corps is
in contact with the enemy. The composite cavalry force, which
is covering the advance of the division, has been held up. The
division artillery commander and certain members of his staff and
party are with the division commander. The battalion agents are
with the division artillery commander. Preliminary to the develop-
ment of the situation at the front, th~ 1st Infantry is moving into

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assembly positions and the 1st Field Artillery Battalion is halted

in rendezvous. The battalion commander of the 1st Field Artil-
lery Battalion receives the following message from the division
artillery commander: ..:
"The division relieves the cavalry on our front tonight and
attacks tomorrow. Division artillery supports the attack from
positions occupied tonight. Report at hill x x x x with your re-
connaissance party limited to three cars. Radio silent prior to
attack. Hostile aviation active over our lines."

8. The battalion commander goes forward.-The battalion

commander instructs the battalion executive to take command of
the battalion in the rendezvous and to warn the batteries of the
move into position tonight. Battery commanders are instructed to
assemble prepared to go on reconnaissance with limited parties.
The battalion commander goes forward to report to the division
artillery commander. He takes with him the following party:
Bn C Car Bn e
S-3
S-2 (RO)
Sgt Maj
err
Com 0 Car Com 0
Sig Sgt
I Sgt
I Corp
Crr
Staff Car Asst S-2 (Survey)
'~-'
Survey Sgt
Survey Corp
Survey Pvt
Cfr

(The use of radio prior to the attack has been prohibited. By

the elimination of radio personnel, the battalion commander con-
solidates his party to include reconnaissance, survey, and com-
munication personnel within the limitation of three cars pre~
scribed by the division artillery commander.) .

9. Reports to the division artillery commander.-Upon arrival

in the vicinity of the place at which he will report to the division
artillery commander, the battalion commander directs that the

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vehicles of the party be placed in concealment in the woods near-
by (Figure 1), and, with the S-3, reports to the division artillery
commander. (The division artillery commander may issue his
order at a command post located in a building or in a concealed
and defiladed locality. During the issuance of the order, the divi-
sion artillery commander may refer to a situation map instead of
pointing out the situation on the ground. If permitted, the bat-
talion commander takes additional members of his staff to hear
the division artillery commander's order.)
. 10. The division artillery commander's order.-Upon arrival of
the battalion commanders and while the division artillery com-
mander completes preparations for the issuance of his order, a
division artillery staff officer explains the situation and orients
the officers present. The division artillery commander then
issues the following order:
"Gentlemen, take notes.
"This is field order number one.
"The hostile force estimated at x x x xx x holds the line
x x x x x x to our front. (Points out on the ground or indicates
on map.)
"Our cavalry holds that line (indicating). 1st Division
relieves the cavalry tonight.
"The division attacks tomorrow morning at II-hour to
capture x x x x x x, 1st Infantry and 2d Infantry abreast, 1st
Infantry on the right; 3d Infantry in reserve. Boundaries:
~ x x x x x. Line of departure: Line now held by our cavalry.
"Division artillery supports the att~ck, prepared to mass
its fire in the area x x x x x x. A 20-minute preparation
will be fired beginning at H -20.
"1st FA Bn: Direct support 1st Infantry.
"2d FA Bn: Direct support 2d Infantry.
"3d FA Bn: Reinforce 2d FA Bn. .
"4th FA Bn: General support.
"Positions in areas shown on operation map will be oc-
cupied during darkness tonight and occupation of position com-
pleted by midnight.
"Firing chart: x x x x x.
"Registration prior to preparation prohibited.

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FIGURE l.-Receiving the division artillery commander's order.

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"Division artillery is locating two points, one in the vicinity

of Hill 190 and one inside. the hostile lines. Battalion survey
parties will receive survey data and instructions from division
artillery survey officer in vicinity of Hill 190.
"Division fire nlissions to 'battalion CP's by ------------PM.
"Artillery has priority on roads after 7 :00 P. M.
"Ammunition supply point: x x x x x x.
"Other administrative details later.
"1st Division Artillery CP: x x x x x x.
"Division and infantry regimental CP's: See operation
map.
"It is now ----------------------.
"Are there any questions 1
"That is all."
11. Tasks of the battalion commander.-Prior to the occupa-
tion of position, the battalion commander has the following im-
portant tasks:
a. Send for the uattery commanders and their parties.
b. Learn from the supported-unit commander the infantry
scheme of maneuver, and plan the supporting fires and special
fires.
c. Reconnoiter for battery positions, observation posts, com-
mand post, aid station, and rear echelon, and plan survey and
communication.
d. Plan the night march of the battalion to the position area.
e. Issue orders for the execution of his plan for the occupation
of position.
12. Initial actions of the battalion commander.-The battalion
commander assembles his staff officers and the sergeant major
and explains the situation. He studies the map and terrain suffi-
ciently to determine the place at which he will meet the battery
commanders. He gives the following orders:
a. To the sergeant major: "Take a battery agent's vehicle
(motor tricycle or cross-country car) and return to the battalion
which is at x x x x x x. Explain the situation to the executive.
Guide the battery commanders and their parties and the liaison
sections to RJ 140. Reconnaissance parties limited to two cars for

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each battery. The battalion executive will march the battalion

at 8 :00 PM to CR 120 where batteries will be released. Order of
march: C, A, B, Headquarters. The 8-2 (RO) will mark the
route; executive will have route markers ready at 7 :00 PM. The
Com 0 will bring forward the remainder of the battalion detail
and one wire truck for each battery at 7'::00 Pl\L Repeat." (The
sergeant maj or should make notes covering the instructions he is
to transmit.)
b. To assistant 8-2 (survey): "Battery positions in that area
(indicating generally). Firing chart: x x x x x. Take the
survey staff car and report .to the division survey party in the
vicinity of Hill 190; obtain survey data and instructions from
division artillery survey officer. Select a base point and check
points, prepare a plan of survey for the battalion, and initiate
your survey. Registration prior to preparation is prohibited; posi-
tions will be occupied after dark. IVIeetme on Hill 180 at M.
.Are there any questions?"
c. To 8-2 (RO): "Go with assistant 8-2 (survey), reconnoiter
for observation posts on those hills (pointing to Hills 180 and 190).
M:eet me at Hill 180 at M. Are there any questions?"
d. To the com1nunication officer: "OP's on those hills; bat-
tery positions in that area (indicating). Reconnoiter a command
post in the vicinity of the 1st Infantry command post, which is
i'n the woods northwest of RJ 140. Prepare a plan of signal com-
munication. Meet me at Hill 180 at M. I am taking'
the signal sergeant with me. Are there any questions?"
13. Planning supporting fires with supported unit.
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As soon as the artillery battalion commander has taken
appropriate steps to initiate reconnaissance and the movement of
the battery commanders forward, he establishes command liai-
son with the supported-unit commander. This is done by the
artillery battalion commander reporting in person to the infantry
regimental commander. Together, the artillery battalion com-
mander and the infantry regimental commander formulate the
general plan of artillery support, based upon the scheme of ma-
neuver of the infantry regiment. This general plan of artillery
support includes:
(1) The decision of the infantry regimental commander as

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to the assault battalion to be given initial priority on calls for

artillery fire.
(2) The n1ethod (time schedule, on call, or on signal) to be
used for lifting (or shifting) the artillery fire. If signals are
used for lifting (or shifting) the artillery fire, at least one
nonvisual means of communication should be included.
(3) The areas, if any, where the infantry regimental com-
mander desires the artillery to be prepared to mass its fire.
(4) Any fires beyond close supporting distance desired by
the infantry commander.
(5) Decision as to artillery preparation to be fired prior
to attack, unless prescribed or prohibited by higher authority. (In
this illustrative problem the preparation is prescribed by the
division.)
b. An artiller'y liaison officer reports to each assault-battal-
ion commander immediately after the infantry regimental order
is issued (if he has not reported sooner). The liaison officer ac-.
companies the infantry battalion commander on reconnaissance.
During this reconnaissance the liaison officer obtains the details
of the specific close-support artillery fires desired by the assault-
battalion commander. As soon as determined, the location, dura-
tion, and nature of the desired artillery fires are transmitted to
the artillery battalion fire-direction center, usually in person
by the liaison officer. At the fire-direction center, the artillery
battalion commander coordinates the requested fires and deter-
mines those which are to be fired. The detailed fires are prepared
and incorporated into the complete plan of artillery fires. The
liaison officers return to the assault battalions with full informa.
tion as to the artillery fires that are to be delivered.
c. The artillery battalion commander maintains contact with
the infantry regimental commander at all times, either in person
or through a staff representative at the command post of the infan-
try regiment. During the entire action the artillery battalion main-
. tains communication, usually wire, with the successive locations
of the infantry command post. Personal contact (command liai-
son) is reestablished between the artillery and infantry com-
manders at any time during the action when the infantry scheme
of maneuver must be changed or modified. This will occur when
initial objectives are taken or when the progress of the attack is
stopped or held up.
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14. Reconnaissance for battery position areas.-The battalion

commander, accompanied by the signal sergeant and 8-3, recon-
noiters the area assigned the battalion and selects position areas
for the batteries. 8-3 assists in this reconnaissance. The signal
sergeant accompanies the battalion cOI:l1mander on this recon-
naissance in order to determine the location of the battery posi-
tions to which he will lay the battalion wire circuits later. The
battalion commander also reconnoiters and selects a location for
the service battery, ammunition train, aid station, and rear
echelon. Upon completion of his reconnaissance, the battalion
commander goes to Hill 180.

15. Recommendations of staff officers.

a. The staff officers report at the time and place specified
and give the battalion commander the °recommendations which
they make pursuant to their reconnaissance. 8-3 makes notes to
assist the battalion commander in preparing his orders.
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b. The 8-2 (RO) reports: "Hills 180 and 190 afford the best
observation of any points available in our area. Each hill is suit-
able for two observation posts. I recommend observation posts
for battalion and Battery A on this hill (Hill 180) and Batteries
Band C on Hill 190."
c. The assistant 8-2 (survey) 'reports: "I obtained the" loca-
tion of a point near Hill 190 and the locations of two points in
enemy territory from the division artillery survey officer. I
recommend the point x x x x x (indic°ating a house, one of the
known points furnished by division artillery survey) as the base
point. Target-area survey to include site measurements is noW
under way. I request two men from each battery to meet my
traversing detail at the forward edge of the woods short of the
saddle between Hills 180 and 190 to assist in staking out the orien-
ing line and completing the position-area survey."
d. The c0171/inunication officer reports: "There is a good loca..
tionfor the battalion command post in the woods southeast of
the 1st Infantry CPo I recommend battalion circuits to battery
switchboards in the vicinity of howitzer positions."
e. Basing his decisions on the recommendations of his staff
officers and on his own reconnaissance, the battalion commander
formulates his plan for the occupation of position.

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16. The battalion commander's order.-The battery com-

manders and their parties and the liaison officers. and their sec-
tions are guided forward by the sergeant major to RJ 140, where
an agent directs them to Hill 180. Party vehicles are placed in con-
cealment, and battery commanders, reconnaissance officers, and
liaison officers report to the battalion commander on Hill 180.
While the battalion commander completes preparations for the is-
suance of his order, a battalion staff officer orients the officers
present and briefly explains the situation. The battalion com-
mander then issues the following order:
"Gentlemen, take notes.
"This is field order number one.
"Reference point and base point: House on that hill
(pointing) .
"The hostile force to our front holds that line (indicating).
"Our cavalry holds that line (indicating).
. "The 1st Division attacks tomorrow morning at H-hour,
with 1st Infantry and 2d Infantry abreast, 1st Infantry on the
right; 3d Infantry in reserve. 1st Infantry attacks with 1st and
2d Battalions in assault, 1st Battalion on the' right; 3d Battalion
in reserve. Boundaries: x x x x x x. Line of departure: Line now
held by our cavalry.
"This battalion supports the 1st Infantry.
"Zone of fire, all batteries: Zone of action 1st Infantry.
"Zones of observation:
Battery A: Left third of zone of fire.
Battery B: Center third.
Battery C: Right third.
(Delimits zones on the ground.)
"OP's:
Battalion and Battery A: Here.
Batteries Band C: Hill 190.
"Positions:
Battery A : Woods to the left rear (pointing).
Battery B: Woods to the rear (pointing).
Battery C: Woods to the right rear (pointing).
"No registration prior to preparation.
"Firing chart: x x x x x.
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"Battalion survey officer 'will establish an orienting line,

and will indicate it to the battery executives and furnish each bat-
tery with its base angle. Each battery send two survey men to the
forward edge of those woods (pointing to the woods to the right
rear) to assist in battalion survey. Su~vey officer ,will prepare
complete charts for fire-direction center~
"Minimum-range line: Enemy front line.
"Concentrations to be designated will be fired on rocket
signal x x x x x (form and color). Fires will be lifted on rocket
signal x x x x x x. '
"Battalion marches at 8 :00 Pl\I tonight under battalion
control; batteries are released on arrival at CR 12CJ.
"Service battery (less ammunition train): In woods at
x x x x x x.
"Ammunition train: In woods near x x x x x x.
"Fifth sections unload and return to ammunition train.
Ammunition train will deliver 600 rounds to each battery position
during the night.
"Aid station: In woods at x x x x xx.
"Battalion circuits to battery switchboards vicinity of
howitzer positions.
"One wire truck for each battery will be brought up by
the communication officer at 7 :00 Pl\I and will be released on
arrival at CR 120.
"Battalion CP: In the woods southeast of RJ 140.
"CP 1st Infantry: In woods at x x x x x.
"It is now M.
"Are there any questions?
"That is all for the battery commanders.
"Liaison officer 1, report to battalion commander of 1st
Battalion 1st Infantry. His CP is in woods at x x x x x x.
"Liaison officer 2, report to battalion commander of 2d
Battalion 1st Infantry. His CP is in woods at x x x x x.
"Any questions ? That is all."
(The liaison officers may be given their instructions be-
fore the battalion order is issued and they may be told to report ..
immediately to the infantry commanders; however, if time is
available, it is desirable that the liaison officers hear 'the artillery
battalion order.)

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FIGURE2.-Position area 1st Field Artillery Battalion.

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17. Additional orders to members of the party.--UPOl1 comple-

tion of the battalion order, the battery commanders and their
llarties depart immediately and begin their reconnaissance and
preparations for the occupation of position. The battalion com-
mander then gives pertinent additional ~instructions to his staff
relative to the occupation. These instructions include:
. a. To the communication officer: "Return to the battalion
rendezvous late this afternoon and bring up the remainder of
the battalion detail and the battery wire trucks. You may leave
the rendezvous at 7 :00 PM:. The RO will go with you to mark the
route." (The remainder of the battalion detail and battery wire
trucks are brought to the position area as early as the tactical sit-
uation permits. In some localities, the period of twilight, or dusk,
between sunset and darkness, affords concealment from terres-
trial observation beyond a few hundred yards and from air ob-
servation except from extremely low-flying aircraft. The decision
to take advantage of this period to bring up details and wire-lay-
ing vehicles rests with the commander and depends upon a con~
sideration of enemy observation facilities and the situation in the
air. In this illustrative problem, the time at which the communi-
cation officer brings forward the detail and wire trucks is not
intended, necessarily, to be at dusk, but it represents the decision
of the battalion commander as to the earliest time at which ve-
hicles can be permitted on the road or in the position area with-
out disclosing the movement to the enemy.)
b. To the 8-2 (RO): "Go with the Com 0 when he returns to
the battalion, reconnoiter the road as you go and, on your return,
mark the route for the battalion with route-marking detail the
executive will have ready f?r you."

18. Actions of members of the party.

a. During the remaining hours of daylight, the assistant 8-2
(survey), assisted by his survey detail and the personnel fur-
nished by the batteries, performs the necessary survey to locate
on the firing chart the base point, initial targets or critical points
in the zone of fire, and the base piece of each battery. He ma-
terializes an orienting line on the ground and furnishes each bat-
tery its base angle and instructions enabling battery personnel to
identify the orienting line. If necessary, the assistant 8-2 (sur-

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vey) is assisted by the personnel of the instrument section (in-

strument sergeant and instrument corporal).
b. The communication officer and the signal sergeant com-
plete their reconnaissance for battalion wire routes and command
post installations.
c. The communication officer returns to the battalion ren-
dezvous in sufficient time and guides forward the remainder of
the battalion detail and the battery wire trucks.
d. 8-2 (RO) organizes the battalion observation post. He is
assisted by the instrument sergeant and the instrument corporal,
who, if needed, also assist in survey.
e. 8-2 (RO) returns to the battalion rendezvous with the com-
munication officer and marks the route for the night march of
the battalion.
f. The fire-direction center is organized under the supervision
of 8-3. Prior to the arrival of the remainder of the detail and the
organization of the command post, the fire-direction center will
consist only of the maps and charts and other itemg of equip-
ment needed by 8-3 to plan and work out the supporting fires.
Based upon information received from the. assault battalions
through the liaison officers, 8-3 prepares the detailed supporting
fires and incorporates them into a complete plan of artillery fires.
He must plan for the organization of the fire-direction center,
which will be completed after the remainder of the detail arrives in
the position area.
g. The battalion commander arranges conferences with the
supported unit as necessary to perfect the final plan of fire sup-
port to be rendered during the attack (PAR. 13). These confer-
ences may include a personal visit by the artillery battalion com-
mander or the 8-3 to the commander of the infantry assault bat-
talion given priority on calls for artillery fire. Close cooperation
between the supporting- and supported-unit commanders is facil-
itated by the location of the command post of the 1st Field Artil-
lery Battalion in the vicinity of that of the 1st Infantry.
19. Remainder of the detail.-When the remainder of the bat-
talion detail arrives in the position area, the communication offi-
cer supervises the organization of the command post and the in-
stallation of communication. In the organization of the command
post he is assisted by the communication chief and the message-

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center sergeant. The signal sergeant, assisted by signal corporals

1 and 2, and using wire trucks 1 and 2, supervises the laying of
wire and. the installation of wire communication. The radio ser-
geant is in charge of radio communication. The assistant 8-3, the
operations sergeant, and the operations. corporal assist the 8-3
in organizing the fire-direction center. When the executive ar-
rives, he is in charge of all command-post installations.
20. Night march to the position.-The battalion executive con-
ducts the march of the battalion to the position area. The move-
ment is made without lights. If the march is long, the speed of the
column is regulated by placing the slowest-moving vehicle at the
head of the column. As prime movers are usually the slowest-
moving vehicles in the battalion, a howitzer section should be
placed at the head of the battalion column. The battalion execu-
tive releases the batteries on arrival at the release point (CR
120).
21. Service battery.-Theservice battery is usually located in
rear of the battalion a sufficient distance to protect it from the
effects of a direct attack on the battalion in position and to pre-
vent activity at the service battery disclosing the location of the
firing batteries. This distance depends upon the availability of
cover and concealment, the proximity of other troops, and the
existing road net. The commander of service battery is also 8-4
on the battalion staff. In some situations, 8-4 may be included in
the battalion commander's party, in which case he would recon-
noiter and recommend a location for the 'service battery. The am-
munition train is located so as to facilitate ammunition supply,
and its position is usually separate from the other elements of the
service battery. The munitions officer is in charge of the am-
munition train. He is also assistant to the 8-4.
22. Rear echelon.-The battalion 8-1, who normally rides with
the maintenance section of headquarters battery (not shown in
PAR. 4), is in charge of the battalion rear echelon. The battalion
rear echelon includes the administrative, supply, and maintenance
elements of headquarters and headquarters battery.
23. Battery rear echelons combined.-Frequently, all supply
and maintenance elements of the battalion are held under battalion
control and placed in one general battalion rear echelon. All ve-
hicles not needed at the battery positions are sent to a battalion

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truck park. Battery kitchens and supply trucks are kept in the
battalion rear echelon. Fa-od is prepared there and carried forward
to the batteries or, if the distance is not great, the men are sent
back on foot for mess. Battery mechanics' trucks and the motor
maintenance section of the service battery are located near the
battalion truck park, where necessary maintenance and repair are
performed. In this case, battery maintenance and supply sections
and elements of service battery and headquarters and head-
quarters battery may be located in one general area.
24. Liaison.
a. Normally, for a direct-support mission, a liaison section is
assigned to each front-line infantry battalion (PAR. 13). In event
the third infantry battalion is committed to action, another liai-
son section must be improvised, using whatever personnel and
equipment (including radio) are available. Liaison officers re-
port to the infantry unit to which assigned at the earliest possible
time and liaison, once established, is maintained continuously. The
noncommissioned personnel of the liaison section are trained to
perform liaison duties so as to provide continuous liaison during
any temporary absence of the liaison officer. .In some situations,
in order that liaison may be established with the supported unit
at the earliest possible time, liaison sections may accompany the
infantry battalions on the march or during the approach and as-
sembly of the infantry battalions.
b. For a general support mission no liaison with other units is
established; command liaison is maintained with the division ar~
tillery commander. Where an artillery battalion, light or medium,
has the mission of reinforcing the fires of another unit, liaison is
established with the reinforced unit.
25. Forward observers.-Each battery sends out a forward
observer to observe for the battalion. The battalion commander
. assigns a portion of the zone of fire to each battery as a zone of
observation. The battery is responsible for observation in its as-
.signed zone of observation. The forward observer is responsible
for locating and reporting targets and adjusting and observing
fire for the battalion or the battery in the zone of observation of
his battery, but he reports anything of importance that he may see
in the entire zone of fire. The forward observer has communication
either with the battery or with the battalion. The forward-ob-

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server radio operates on a single assigned frequency with the

radio at the battery or with the radio at the battalion.

26. Radio communication.

a. Light battalion.-The light battalion headquarters has
eleven radio sets, all types. These are: 'Seven SCR-194 sets, one
SCR-161 set, two SCR-245 sets, and one SCR-178 set. The SCR-
161 set operates in the division tactical net and furnishes the bat-
talion commander a means of radio communication with the divi-
sion artillery commander. The SCR-178 set operates in the air-
ground net and furnishes radio communication for air observa-
tion. The two SCR-245 sets operate in the antiaircraft~antitank
net. One set is used by the battalion commander and the other
set IS used by the commander of the antiaircraft-antitank platoon.
This is primarily a listening net and provides a means of alerting
and warning of the approach of hostile tanks or aircraft. The
seven SCR-194 sets operate in a liaison and forward-observer
net. In addition to the sets which the battalion has, each how-
itzer battery has three SCR-194 sets which operate in the forward-
observer net and which also provide a means of radio communica-

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tion between battery observation posts and howitzer positions. A

schematic diagram of the employment of the radio sets of a light
battalion is shown in Figure 3.
b.. Medium battalion.-The medium battalion headquarters
has eight radio sets, all types. These are: Five SCR-161 sets, two
SCR-245 sets, and one SCR-178 set. One SCR-161 set operates in
the division tactical net and provides the battalion commander
with a means of radio communication with the division. artillery
commander. Four SCR-161 sets are used in the liaison net. There
are no SCR-194 sets in the medium battalion headquarters. Each
howitzer battery has three SCR-194 sets. These s"ets are used for
the forward-observer net, one set from each battery being sent
to the fire-direction center to operate with the forward observer
of the battery. The two SCR-245 sets operate in the antiaircraft-
antitank net. One set is for the use of the battalion commander
and the other set for the use of the commander of the antiaircraft-
antitank platoon. The SCR-178 set operates in the air-ground net
and provides radio communication for air observation. A sche-
matic diagram of the employment of the radio sets of a medium
battalion is shown in Figure 4.

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 SECTION III
VARIATIONS IN PROCEDURE
Paragraph
Gen era 1 .::: ---- 27
Day 1ig h t occu p a ti 0 n 0 f po si ti 0 n 28
Be parties with battalion commander -- 29
Use 0 f r a di0 = - 30
D ecen tr al iza t ion 31
D is p lacen1e n ts 32

27. GeneraI.-For the purpose of describing in detail the em-

ployment of the battalion detail in a deliberate occupation of po-
sition, the foregoing illustrative problem illustrates a night occu-
pation of position. There are many situations where the battal-
ion must be emplaced in position during daylight. Speed is em-
phasized in a daylight occupation, and in some situations is the
paramount consideration. Where speed is essential, greater de-
centralization of the tasks of reconnaissance and selection of posi-
tion is necessary. Hasty daylight occupation of position is
encountered in fast-moving situations and where artillery is oper-
ating with cavalry (mechanized), armored forces, and advance
guards and other security detachments. Hasty daylight occupa-
tions also are made where displacements are necessary to exploit
initial successes and in retrograde movements. Many conditions
influence the manner in which the battalion commander employs
the battalion detail. Some of the important variations in the
situation which affect the decisions and actions of the battalion
commander are given below.
28. Daylight occupation of position.- When the battalion is to
occupy position in daylight, the artillery battalion commander
should have with him a party constituted substantially as that
shown in paragraph 4. Upon receipt of orders to occupy position,
the battalion commander should immediately initiate the move-
ment of the battery commanders and their parties forward. The
battalion is brought forward by the battalion executive. In mak-
ing his reconnaissance the battalion commander employs the per-
sonnel of his party in much the same manner as that described
for a night occupation of position. The S-2 (RO) reconnoiters
for observation and routes. The communication officer plans

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communication and reconnoiters for wire routes and a command

post. The assistant S-2 (survey) plans the necessary survey. The
S-3 assists the battalion commander in planning the supporting
fires with the supported unit and in reconnaissance for positions.
Liaison officers report immediately to the infantry battalion
commanders, if they are not already with them when the contact
is made. The sergeant maj or guides the battery commanders and
their parties forward, and transmits instructions to the battalion
executive with reference to bringing the. battalion forward or
placing it in rendezvous. The remainder of the battalion detail
may be brought forward with the battery commanders and their
parties, thereby expediting the establishment of communication
and battalion fire direction. Wire trucks may be permitted in
the battery commanders' parties. The batteries are released at a
point relatively close to the position area, and battery commanders
individually conduct their batteries into position. Survey rarely
can be completed prior to the occupation of position. Data suf-
ficiently accurate for observed fires is obtained by registering one
or more batteries or by the location of the firing batteries on the
firing chart by inspection or by some rapid-plotting method. Pre-
cise survey is initiated as early as possible arid when completed
the data therefrom replaces the less accurate data used in the
preparation of initial fires.
29. Be parties with battalion commander.-The battalion com-
mander may be accompanied on the march by the battery com-
manders and their parties. Upon receipt of orders to occupy
position, the battalion commander may take the battery com-
manders on reconnaissance for positions and issue his orders
fragmentarily as he makes decisions during the reconnaissance.
Each battery commander is released as soon as the battalion com-
mander has given him sufficient information concerning the occu-
pation, and assigned the battery position area. The battery com-
manders make the necessary reconnaissance and individually send
for the batteries, which are released at a designated point.
30. Use of radio.-Radio may be employed as a means of com-
munication between the battalion commander and the battalion
executive or battery commanders, prior to the occupation of
position. If no restriction is placed on the use of radio, consider-
able time may be saved by transmitting instructions by radio for

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the movement of elements of the battalion. By the use of pre-

arranged n1essages or code groups, the battalion commander can
transmit instructions to the battalion executive to move the bat-
talion forward to a previously designated point, or to send the
battery commanders and their parties or the remainder of the
battalion detail forward along a certain route. Instructions
covering any number of eventualities can be arranged in this
manner, thereby saving the time required for messengers to go
back. Where instructions of this nature are transmitted by pre-
arranged signals, a messenger should also be sent to confirm the
receipt of the message.
31. Decentralization.-In situations where s'peed in emplacing .
the batteries in firing position is the paramount consideration,
the tasks of reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of position
are decentralized to an even greater extent. Each battery com-
mander organizes his reconnaissance party so as to include the
battery executive and the personnel needed to reconnoiter and
select the howitzer position, guide the battery forward, and em-
place it in position, in one vehicle; the battery commander and
personnel to organize the observation post and conduct fire ride in
the other vehicle of the party. Immediately upon arrival of the
battery commanders and their parties in the forward area, the
battalion commander directs the 8-2 (RO) (or some other battal-
ion staff officer) to take the executive and howitzer-position per-
sonnel of each battery to the position area and assign the battery
positions. While the battery executives'~are locating and recon-
noitering the positions and emplacing the batteries in position,
the battalion commander issues other pertinent instructions to
the battery commanders. vVhen the battalion commander has
completed issuing his orders, the battery commanders and the
observation-post groups reconnoiter and establish observation
and prepare data to open fire. Considerable time is saved by em-
ploying the battalion detail and the battery details so that the
occupation of position and the establishment of observation, and
the issuance of orders necessary for each, take place simultan-
eously.
32. Displacements.
a. In order to assure continuous fire support during an ad-
vance, a timely displacement of the field artillery battalion to new

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positions is necessary. Displacement by echelon may be necessary

in order to maintain continuous support, or the entire battalion
may displace at once where fire support during the displacement
can be furnished by other artillery units. When the battalion
commander goes forward to reconnoiter and to plan the displace-
ment, he leaves the battalion executive in command of the battalion
. a"ndhe leaves sufficient personnel of the staff at the fire-direction
center to continue fire missions. The 8-3 or the assistant 8-3 is
taken on reconnaissance, the one not taken being left to operate
the fire-direction center. Similarly, the S-2 (RO) or the assistant
S-2 (survey) is taken on reconnaissance, the other remaining
with the battalion. The communication officer, signal sergeant,
a radio operator, radio, and wire truck should be included in the
party. Arrangements are made for the movement of the battalion
by the executive upon receipt of a prearrallged radio signal or
message or on instructions transmitted by agent or messenger.
Battery commanders and their parties are brought forward as
early as possible. If the situation is sufficiently definite at the
time the battalion commander goes forward, the battery com-
manders and their parties accompany the battalion commander.
\Vhere the displacement is by echelon, one echelon may consist of
two batteries and the other echelon consist of one battery. If the
two-battery echelon is the first to displace, the bulk of the fire-
direction center moves forward with that echelon and fire
direction becomes the responsibility of the commander of the
battery remaining in position to continue the supporting fires.
When the tWO-battery echelon is in position ready to take over
the supporting fires, the battalion commander resumes fire direc-
tion for the battalion. During the displacement, radio is the
primary means of communication between the displacing echelons
and between the forward and rear areas. The new positions are
organized as much as possible prior to the arrival of the batteries.
Wire communication should be established by the time the first of
the firing batteries arrives in the new position, so that the battal-
ion can resume fire direction immediately and take over the sup-
porting fires.

b. Displacement during a retrograde movement is carried out

in much the same manner as during an advance. Liaison with the
supported elements in contact with the enemy may be difficult to

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maintain, and the movement of artillery on the roads is likely to

be impeded by friendly troops, transport, refugees, and enemy
action. When plans are made for such a displacement, special
provision should be. made to keep in touch with the supported
troops and with the situation as to traffic over routes to the rear.
Alternate routes and positions should~: be reconnoitered and
selected. The battalion commander usually remains with the most
forward firing elements of the battalion during a retrograde move-
ment. When it is known that a displacement to the rear is to take
place, all elements of the battalion not needed to maintain fire
support prior to the displacement are sent to the rear under the
battalion executive. The battalion executive, assisted by the staff
officers and battery personnel not needed in the forward area,
reconnoiters, selects, and prepares the positions to which the bat-
teries are to displace.

P. A. S., Fort Sill, Okla. (8-26-41-14,000) 23655

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AND EQUIPMENT .'. WASHINGTON25, D. C., 26 July 1943.
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FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, MOTORIZED, l05-MM 1
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SECTION I. Organization:.-" '. _. Page
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~,j of." .•. B. Medical Detachment,r Field" Artillery .. iBattalion~""';' "

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17 Technician, grade 4 • •••• 13 31 1 32 22
18 Technician, grade 5_••••• • ._ 17 '.' 14 ~13 72 "2 74 10
19 Private, first c)ass •• 19 . 25 16 110 2 112 _. __
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28 0 Launchrr, rocket, antitank, 2.36 inch. 6 8 40 _•• _ 40 _
29 0 Pistol, automatic, caI. .45__• _ 25 10 12 67 __._ 67 _
30 0 Tractor, medium, M5_____________ 6 18 _•• _ 18 _
31 0 Trailer, ammunition, ~f10 • .__ 9 9 __._ 9 __a'
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36 0 Truck, ~-ton, command ._.___ 3 1 2 8 .8 _
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B. MEDICAL DETACHMENT, FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, MOTORIZED, 105-

MM HOWITZE"R, TRACTOR-DRAWN

Designation: Medical Detachment, t _~_•• _ Field Artillery Battalion

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1I Medical (673) ._.__ (1) (1) departure for oversea duty.
6 Corporal, includmg .__________ 1 _

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(01) (i5 616-26.
15 Technician, surgical (861 .____ 4 (0 d 1)
16 Technician, surgical (861) .__ 5 (02)
17 Technician, surgical (861)••• (03)
18 Basio (621). •__._. •__.______ (1)
19 Total enllsted --_. • ------ 11 2
20 ,Aggregate .------- 12 I~
21 0 Traller, H-ton ._._____ 1-- - 1 1= _
22 0 Truck, ~4.ton______________________ 1
23 0 Truck, ~.ton, weapons carrier_____ 1 ::::::::

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EQUIPMENT. __ . __. ... _... . .'
MEDICAL DETACHMENT ONLY
F~~ 'equipment of ~ther component~ 'ot this organization, 8e~B'ection II of .t~~
Tahles'of Organiiationand Equipment shown iD. column-headings sectio~ I under
of this table. .;: . ,.~ I;: 'h,
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-GENERAL ". ":'
1. This table is in accordance with AR 310-60, and it will be the authority for
'requisition In accordance with AR 35-6540, and for the issue of all items of equip-
ment listed herein' unless otherwise indicated. This table rescinds all Tables of I

Basic Allowances and ,Tables of Equipment heretofore published except T/E21,

Clothing and Individual Equipment, so far as they pertain to the allowances. of
equipme~t for t~~~rg~i~~tion and individuals covered by this tabl~_._ __'_"
2. When there appears a discrepancy between"the'allowances'shown in column
2, "Allowances," and column 4, "Basis of distribution and remarks," the amount
shown in column 2 will govern. ; , . ,', . '. ' '. . "
3. ,Items of clothing and Individual equipme~t; of 'sets' ~~d kits', :c~inpo~~~ts
. spare parts, acc~s~ories, special equipment, speciaL tools, and allowances of' ex-
pendable items are' contained in the following publications:
Chemical WarJar~ Ser~ice. ;'! · '
'I' 'Standard Nomenclature and Price List.'
Allowances of Expendable Supplies, Circular No.1, OC ~of CWS. . ,
Corps 0/ Engineerl'. I, i;', '; " "l.J

'- Supply Catalog, Parts, 1; 2, and 3. '----~- -- -----.---.- ---- ---.

Allowances of Expendable Supplies,! Series A.
Medical Department._.~ ._. _ .. '
Medical Department Supply Catalog.
, Allowances of Expendable Supplies, Circular No. 26;SGO,'wn.,' "I '!.
Ordnance Department. ' .
Standard Nomenclature Lists SNL, index' t~~which is the Ordnance Publi-
." cations for Supply Index (OPSI). - - ,- - - - - '. - - _.-... ,
T/A for Cleaning, Preserving and Lubricating Materials, RQcoil Fluids,
...--- ..Special Oils and Similar Items of Issue. ---.-,- -.
:..... ,T/A 23, Targets and Target Equipment. ,
Quartermaster Corps. ..r
Table of Clothing and Individual EqUipment, TIE 21. 'I '::. t
Allowances of Expendable Supplies, Circular No. 1-18, OQMG.
Components, Spare Parts, Accessories and Contents of. Chests, Kits and
Sets and Other Items of Qu~rtermaster Property, Circular; No," 4,
OQMG. .' '",'o'
AR S0-3010, Items and Price Lists of Regular Supplies Controlled .by
Budget Credits and Price List of Other Miscellaneous Supplies. "
Signal Cor'P3.~ .. it.,., ',' " '-~
Signal Corps Catalog (T/BA items). ,
Circular No. 10-1, OCSigO, :Allowances of Spare Parts,'Accessories, and
Expendable Supplies. . . " .. ,"
AR 310-200, Mflftar~ P~b'lic~tion8; -Ano~ance and Distribution"',. ,
AR 775:.~~,,Quali~cation in, ~~s and Ammuni~i~Il: Tr~iu~g~lowanoe9.
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Item ances compu- Basis of distribution and remarks
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1 :;)0,11 ________________
....~./lj .J.!..t..L;.!J:.t ~ LlH'IU ., ... :/ I ~.\ '•.~ '.:\:i 1"J1~ ~ ,( ,< J..~ ..:.~ 1 \. ~ In W::,1,'
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Alarm, gas, 1 ------ ,.,,!'.tt t.i',!l ',0

Apparatus, decon tamina ting, l}~- '. 2 --.--- 1 per trk in T of Opns:
qt, ~2.
.Curtain, gaspro?f, MI ..._s.:_ ...... _.:.: 2 . ':'.'';';'; .. &. ::,~",I,!;)".).
~j ~ .~ Lt "I cr.,! ...1 .. ~rl'T r
.Mil,sk, g,a~, ~~~v:l~.e
__:: ...:~":~:~ •.~- ,12
~.... ",1. per, indiv (not to exceed lO
"t> "-

','J perc~nt of masks Issued roa~

L ....t,.~.;' ,:1I ~ >.; T:.;. be dlaphragm)~l 'U',.,. - ,"."
1" 1.':1 #:~ l1J; 'J_tr.,.! d,'.c.i (;ldT
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Respirator, dust,' ~2_:_~; __1.:':''':';':'';' t! jf14 -
~, ... .~ .. .. , . ".-"'" •• ,.,.,.1 ... ~ t',.-, .~ , '
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,2 per trk. no;;" l";;,'.';'o'i", ~):.rn
., t.". "., f t, ,.,~ •.. ,! .--i ~ r . "j
l'-'"

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"~~'~i~t'.'Rnl~.~ !').l!.~ )'Hl •.
!~..~ C .~~~ •.:,f~.;.:.:iYL~l.LJ i.:.q~vl ~~~
Compass'l'Wns.t, liquid filled ' : '.:J, 2 1 per 0; s sgt (pending' avail-
,(T'! a~~l~ty,~~s~~,~~~p~s.~~~~,tch~
Net, camouflage, cotto~, shrimp: .
x
" 22 22-ft~ .._ ~:..;.-.:_''::':~\;,:':'~'';'';,_':'L '1 ',;'l2 ~~:.:~l':. . 1 'per tlr; %-ton; irk; %-tonY
-.:29 x 29-ft .... .:.-,;. •• _ ••• .:.:-~ •• .:. " ..:1 .:..:.......~IPer trk, I ~-ton ... ,(Net, 'cam,
1

':1 f,'i Ii !cotton, ,shrimp, ,will, be: is-

sued in od or sand, solid clr,
in T of Opns only when au-
.t'[ bn ~,;thorized by t army or T of
,,';1' !.J 1 ,Opns comdr,) ;;'ii:.::/,
!

Per O. ."~~;";~"'il\O',~ \ .. f(".~.,":)

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Brassard, Geneva Convention_ _ , :,:"12',
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1perI.: indiv asgd to T ofOpns.
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Kit, medical: .'~ . .I'~ '~'~ •• ', .

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Noncommissioned officers' ----- 2 1 per a sgti cpl.:''1.''(\ ,'1."(\) !)'U"

.:r Officera' -.:.:..:.'_~-_..:.;.

• .:.~:..:•• -.;~.;- ;~~I .1 ' ~-.:._
...._ Per O. , I ./1.1;; J:~ 'I:' ';',
Privates' • _ 9 ... _-_
... .1 per techn, med; techn, surgi
'u. ~ :: ,p,;,b~c:'..'., ,) 1"'; I, \T
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Orga.~~zaiional ~q~ip~~nt , ,.:".~

Blanket set, smaIL_ ... _....... l ,,1

Case, tent pin .;.::_:.:.~.:_:..' ; i~)'.i".:)
Chest, MD:" .)' , ,'.d'" ,U:, .• ,' - .
-;:;<":~~:.
;f~:4:t':"1:( ..11,"; or. )f'/~',' f'l~
t>cN ().::1~_..:;: .. ._:::_:. •.:.~..._',;;~_:._'..~.:_ ~-' ;11 .:~_:.._ •• '1:1(1 ':""~'i~ 4:",-,tl: "'\;.I1{"1'/,)

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No,'; 4
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,;l;q)i)
Kit:'O n ".' •
) ,t 1. ".,?l'T i..-~_8 tr tjf\ I J,: 1)0"--':'~1_: :i t'.
.'> First' aid,' motor vehicle;' 12-
unit.,.,,-:!;'i< ";'C""':';:.':,,if• '; ;jC, :" -,.~~-~~ <'[ L, ,~ pd~. ~J'.,) f}! ~1 ~~j ....

Suction (snake bite) _ 1 When authorized ,by army or

Lantern set • _ <.f J.( ",;'. !.of,OPD..s,comd!'t;,: ~
'1 ./:
Litter, steel pole_.2:..~_••__::.:: .:.l_ '6 __'__~.:.. -; ...;!!l(".'~")

~nchine, imprinting _ 2 lj~: I, :.1 : .:. e U; h ,.', '1

Set! gaslItter
.casualty-,-:-,-~7,~-,---~-,:7: 1 r-.,-,-,
1 ~ In .T, of Opns.,. JI' 'r.-,.,
Splmt, bar __ ..:_. _ nr"6 Per splint set. i.' .'''- J:~ J: A f\

Splint seL''; _~.';"- -.:.-. -- - _.:.- ~--- .'ll, 1. . ';/, H: ""1" ','i,;') ,n~ (.'1: fii,
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._ .. _. Cl~~ .~~~_cel!~_~eou.~.. " .. ,_

Jl~ea~~n~ __ __. ... ... _ ... "_'_

., .. 2 ;" 1. 4

- .. ----- ""li"e;..,....-_ .. - "._- ~ .. - 'Allow'- For

Basis of distribution and remarks . n
snces ~a~~: •

. ", ...I;:-:,~":!i(; (.It .Y"i;~ili~"1

". Defroster and Deicer, electric~ 2 1 per trk when authorized by
windshield. . .,.J army or T of Opns comdr.
Hitch, tandem, for truck, ~-tori,' '. 1 ____ ._ Per trk, ~-ton: !:: L"! .'" \.' ...• ~)
4 x 4 ,~, c,' 0;;.' "". r '1 '\;. r I i'~ .... __ .' •• __ ~ __ • ~ F. I:~)
Trailer; ~-ton,2-whe~l, 'carg~.:_~: --:) ..... _ .. _ ...:
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Truck:
~ ~.ton, 4: xr; 'T'.~"
4_:.. .";
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1
~-ton, weapons carrier, wI 1
winch.
Watch, wrist, 7 jeweL
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2
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"Hj"'; .' :.- r,.' •j '~'" f ...~.f :. ": 1 . QUARTERMASTER. • .. -.- 1:.1,';"",: ~ oJ f - .. ' '-,
r i- ," ; ~;-,
, I~dividual eqUip1n.e~t----'
; ',' ~,~ .:1 '"Ii LI - t ')1 i ; : t.,

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Bag canva'3,dield, 'od; M1936 . , 12
Belt pistol or revolver, M1936_ ~~ 12
Cov~r, canteen. dismounted, - 12
M1910. ,",J -'.1 ,U 1"'1 ~ !_ t, ,..-,1
t'
Strap, carrying,' od, bag, canvas, 12 1;' per' bag," canvas, " fid,' od,
. field" ') " .. ! J "" ,", I ... ' M1936. ,',.J'; \' j":' .

Suspe~ders, beit, MI936",_~

,
12 i_t_ Do.

, "'q br~anizatio;'al eq~ipment

Axe, intrenching, M1910, "'ith- ,1.2

h dle.-"--'--"-".'- ._...-.- ..._-~.
Bag~n canvas, , water, sterilizing, 1 \. ,. .• " t , •, ~ t. :f
11
complete, with-cover-and- J '---, I ... 1, -l'.l •

..- hanger ...._._._- --' "--.. _........

--;.-
Bucket:
. . Canvas, water, IS-qt. - - --:-- - - _ 2
.,~General ,pu.rpose,. g~lvarlz~d, :: 2
heavy':welghtl ,r" '\lthout-hp,
:..' 14-qt. -'.:':,.J
Burner, oil, stove, tent, MI94L __ Per stove, tent, M1941, when
authorized by,WD." .. ,
Can, 'Water, 5-gaL______________ 2 (\ J i.,. I ,J ...• f.
Carrier: ~__.,' " l':~ ""<'\ -, ':,\"
Axe, intrenching, M1910 2 ~1 per axe, int~~nching. M1910.
Pick-mattock, intrenching, 3 1 per pick-mattock, intrench-
M-1910. ing, M1910 .
Shovel, intrenching, M1910 7 .1 per shovel, intrenching,
Clipper, hair__ 1 M191O.
When operating in extremely
cold areas.
Drum, inflammable-liquid (ga!'lo- 3 1 per trk, ~-ton; 2 per trk,
line) with-carrying-handle, 5- %-ton.
gal. .

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_, Geneva Convention, Red, Cros~, ...~.. 1. I .See AR 260...:10.

bunting, ambulance-and-
v ~marker .•.;l JI'';';:I ii,) ',''': i ,.
Guidon,' bunting~.:_o_:'_;, L 1
Goggles, M 1943,:with : !._ ~_I.;.~: ,~,,'" "1 ~ : .: : j J'.t r (; .' l i
Clearlens 0 >0 l i 0' '

2 1 per rotr vehicle opr .. i ~f

Green lens ~. -- .10 .1 per indiv not authorized clear
• len!'! goggles,' when author--
ized by army or T of. Opns
I , sewIng _
comdr: '.i ,r:,.; .
. IO'-!o;
K't ' l" Per 12 EM.
Lantern: ; \ 0 .' ~ ,'- •• :'.- I fI' !
Electric, portable, hand __ -::,_';'~
~~'Kerosene, army ----- ---------
Outfit, cooking, I-burner ...~ Per trk, ~-ton (stove, cooking,
\ gasoline, M1941 will be
. issued in lieu of outfit, cook-

Pick-mattock, intrenching,
.-,;" ; i~. f L 3 .;
, .
, .
,~.. ing; I-burner-until the latter
is available for issue). " "n-
~_ . 'j. >: t;, .~ t' _.J'.: {\ ":i '., J j., ; .... : ~ ..

M1910, with-handle."'; 1
.7 ~
j I \ltf!~/'"
:_ 1 per 0; 6 per btry .. (;", '
'£', ,?~' L:j',') .~' f
Shovel, intrenching, 1\11910 _
Stove, tent" M1941, i complete, .1" ~_ Per tent, command post, when
with-grate. authorized by div or higher
_ . .. authority. . t > • .j .~),,:,;
: l
1 ':
Tent, command post; c~mplete
- (with-pins-and-poles).-
Tube, flexible nozzle. _ .2 .,~per trk •

. SIGNAL -' ~-
.~~:"~1.1t ,"f~ •. ~l~.I.,.).rf ..r~ i, • .'

Flashlight TL-122-( ) ~_I .. 51 ~-ll p.r.O;~~8gt; fpl;tr~".

IA. O. 320.3 (231ul 43).] , '.

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By ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OJ' WAR: . I' f' .. j " - " • , • ~. - • } : )

\ >i~-,G. C"oMARSHAI,L,
. . ChieJ oj Staff.
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OFFICIAL: r ,.,1 "

J." A: ULIO:
Major General,
!; " .i. ! 1•~.The Adjutant General.. ' (;i . ~: ; ,"" l-
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