Chapter IV
Matériel
Page Weights and Dimensional Data 1-6 Waterproofing of Vehicles 7-14 Composition of Waterproofing Kits 15-27 Tank and Tank-Like Vehicles 15-17 Wheeled and Half-Track Vehicles 18-20 Tractors 21-22 Small Arms 23-24 Artillery 25-27 Class III Requirements 28-38 Ammunition Expenditures 39-40 Specifications for Loading Sled 41 Cargo Sled, Diagram 42-43 Palletized Matériel 44-50 Signal Supplies 44 Ordnance Supplies 44-48 Quartermaster Supplies 48 Engineer Supplies 48-50
VEHICLES | TYPE | LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | ACTUAL SQ.FT. |
ACTUAL CU.FT. |
Net WEIGHT |
ACTUAL SHIP TONS |
SQ.FT. PLUS 25% |
CU.FT. PLUS 50% |
BROKEN STOWAGE SHIP TONS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ambulance | 1/2 ton 4x4 | 16'3" | 6'4" | 7'6" | 102 | 770 | 5340 | 19 | 128 | 1155 | 28 |
Ambulance | 3/4 ton 4x4 | 16'3" | 6'6" | 7'6" | 105 | 790 | 5920 | 19 | 131 | 1185 | 29 |
Car (Ford) | 5-Pass Lt Sedan | 16'2" | 6'2" | 5'8" | 98 | 558 | 3179 | 13 | 123 | 837 | 20 |
(Plymouth) | 5-Pass Lt Sedan | 16'7' | 6'1" | 5'8" | 101 | 575 | 3190 | 14 | 126 | 862 | 21 |
(Packard) | 5-Pass Med Sedan | 17'5" | 6'4" | 5'4" | 110 | 583 | 3700 | 14 | 137 | 874 | 21 |
Truck | 1/4-ton Willys (Top Up) | 11' | 5'2" | 5'10" | 57 | 330 | 2324 | 8 | 71 | 495 | 12 |
(Top Down Steer Whl. Remvd) | 11' | 5'2" | 4'4" | 57 | 199 | 2325 | 4 | 71 | 298 | 7 | |
1/4-ton Ford '42 | 11' | 5'2" | 4'4" | 57 | 247 | 2325 | 6 | 71 | 370 | 9 | |
Truck | 1/4-ton Amph. | 15'3" | 5'5" | 4'3" | 82 | 351 | 3420 | 8 | 103 | 526 | 13 |
Truck | 1/2-ton Carryall | 15'10" | 6'4" | 6'4" | 100 | 635 | 3400 | 15 | 125 | 951 | 23 |
Truck | 3/4-ton Carryall | 15'5" | 6'9" | 6'9" | 97 | 702 | 5750 | 17 | 130 | 1054 | 26 |
Truck | 1/2-ton Comm. w/w (Top Up) |
15'9" 15'9" |
6'3" 6'3" |
5'5" 6'11" |
99 99 |
540 692 |
4975 4975 |
13 17 |
124 124 |
811 1035 |
20 25 |
Truck | 1/2-T. Comm. wo/w (Top Up) |
14'11" 14''11" |
6'3" 6'3" |
5'5" 6'11" |
94 94 |
511 654 |
4640 4640 |
12 16 |
117 117 |
767 981 |
19 24 |
Truck | 3/4 T. Comm. w/w (Top Up) |
14'8" 14'8" |
6'6" 6'6" |
5'2" 6'10" |
96 96 |
500 652 |
5675 5675 |
12 16 |
120 120 |
750 979 |
18 24 |
Truck | 3/4 T. Comm. wo/w (Top Up) |
13'10" 13'10" |
6'6" 6'6" |
5'2" 6'10" |
85 85 |
442 577 |
5375 5375 |
11 14 |
106 106 |
663 866 |
16 21 |
VEHICLES | TYPE | LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | ACTUAL SQ.FT. |
ACTUAL CU.FT. |
Net WEIGHT |
ACTUAL SHIP TONS |
SQ.FT. PLUS 25% |
CU.FT. PLUS 50% |
BROKEN STOWAGE SHIP TONS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Truck | 1/2-T. Pick-up (Top Up) 1/2-T. Emer.Rep. |
15'1" 15'1" 15'7" |
6'4"" 6'4" 7'7" |
6'9" 7'4" 6'9" |
95 95 119 |
643 700 804 |
4640 4640 5120 |
16 17 20 |
119 119 146 |
965 1051 1206 |
24 26 30 |
Truck, Cmd. | 1/2-T. Radio 4x4 (Top Up) |
14'10" 14'10" |
6'4" 6'4" |
5'5" 6'11" |
94 94 |
511 654 |
4770 4770 |
12 16 |
117 117 |
767 981 |
19 24 |
Truck | 1/2-T. Wpn.Car. w/w (Top Up) |
15'11" 15'11" |
6'4" 6'4" |
5'5" 7'4" |
100 100 |
546 740 |
4775 4775 |
13 18 |
126 126 |
820 1110 |
20 27 |
Truck | 1/2-T. Wpn.Car. wo/w (Top Up) |
15'1" 15'1" |
6'4" 6'4" |
5'5" 7'4" |
95 95 |
517 700 |
4240 4240 |
12 17 |
119 119 |
776 1051 |
19 26 |
Truck | 3/4-T. Wpn.Carr. w/w (Top Up) |
14'8" 14'8" |
6'11" 6'11" |
5'2" 6'10" |
101 101 |
529 694 |
5550 5550 |
13 17 |
127 127 |
793 1042 |
19 26 |
Truck | 3/4-T. Wpn.Carr. wo/w (Top Up) |
13'11" 13'11" |
6'11" 6'11" |
5'2" 6'10" |
96 96 |
501 657 |
5250 5250 |
12 16 |
120 120 |
752 986 |
18 24 |
Truck | 11/2-T. 4x4 Cargo w/w (Top Up) |
19'3" 19'3" |
7'2" 7'2" |
7'3" 8'8" |
138 138 |
1001 1202 |
8215 8215 |
25 30 |
172 172 |
1501 1803 |
37 45 |
Truck | 11/2-T. 4x4 Cargo wo/w (Top Up) |
18'8" 18'8" |
7'2" 7'2" |
7'3" 8'8" |
134 134 |
972 1168 |
7545 7545 |
24 29 |
167 167 |
1458 1752 |
36 43 |
Truck | 11/2-T. Dump w/w (Top Up) |
19'2" 19'2" |
7'2" 7'2" |
7'3" 9'1" |
138 138 |
995 1259 |
7830 7830 |
24 31 |
172 172 |
1492 1889 |
37 47 |
Truck | 11/2-T. Dump wo/w (Top Up) |
18'8" 18'8" |
7'2" 7'2" |
7'3" ('1" |
134 134 |
995 1259 |
7830 7830 |
24 31 |
167 167 |
1492 1889 |
37 47 |
Truck (Ord) | 11/2-T. Small Arms Rep. 4x4 | 19'8" | 8'0" | 9'7" | 155 | 1565 | 9710 | 39 | 194 | 2347 | 58 |
Truck 6x6 | 21/2-Ton Air Compressor | 21'4" | 7'8" | 8'0" | 162 | 1308 | 13680 | 32 | 203 | 1962 | 49 |
Truck | 21/2-Ton Amphibious | 21'3" | 8.0" | 9'9" | 248 | 1880 | 13700 | 47 | 310 | 2820 | 70 |
Truck (Ord) | 21/2-T. L.W.B. 6x6 | 21'3" | 8'0" | 9'9" | 170 | 2366 | 11920 | 59 | 212 | 3549 | 88 |
Truck (Cargo) | 21/2-T. L.W.B. 6x6 w/w (Top Up) |
22'5" 22'5" |
7'4" 7'4" |
7'4" 9'2" |
164 164 |
1138 1508 |
10920 10920 |
28 37 |
205 205 |
1707 2263 |
42 56 |
VEHICLES | TYPE | LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | ACTUAL SQ.FT. |
ACTUAL CU.FT. |
Net WEIGHT |
ACTUAL SHIP TONS |
SQ.FT. PLUS 25% |
CU.FT. PLUS 50% |
BROKEN STOWAGE SHIP TONS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Truck (Cargo) | 21/2-T. L.W.B. 6x6 wo/w (Top Up) |
21'3" 21'3" |
7'4" 7'4" |
7'4" 9'2" |
156 156 |
1134 1431 |
10215 10215 |
28 35 |
195 195 |
1701 2146 |
42 53 |
Truck (Cargo) | 21/2-T. S.W.B. 6x6 w/w (Top Up) |
20'4" 20'4" |
7'4" 7'4" |
7'4" 9'2" |
148 148 |
1078 1360 |
11000 11000 |
26 34 |
185 185 |
1617 2040 |
40 51 |
Truck | 21/2-T. S.W.B. 6x6 wo/w (Top Up) |
19'2" 19'2" |
7'4" 7'4" |
7'4" 9'2" |
140 140 |
1022 1231 |
10040 10040 |
25 30 |
175 175 |
1533 1847 |
38 46 |
Truck | 21/2-T. Dump 6x6 w/w | 19'1" | 7'3" | 9'8" | 137 | 1321 | 10620 | 33 | 171 | 1981 | 49 |
Truck | 21/2-T. Wrecker 6x6 w/w | 25'10" | 7'4" | 10'7" | 189 | 2003 | 11165 | 50 | 236 | 3004 | 75 |
Truck | 4-Ton Wrecker 6x6 w/w | 24'8" | 8'0" | 9'10" | 195 | 1750 | 21700 | 43 | 244 | 2187 | 54 |
Truck | 4-Ton Prime Mvr SWB w/w (Top Up) |
22'4" 22'4" |
8'0" 8'0" |
8'4" 9'10" |
179 179 |
1490 1760 |
18400 18400 |
37 44 |
224 224 |
2235 2640 |
55 66 |
Truck | 10-Ton Wrecker (M-1) | 29'0" | 8'4" | 10'1" | 192 | 1933 | 27130 | 46 | 240 | 2899 | 72 |
Half-Track | M-2 (Top Up) |
19'7" 19'7" |
6'5" 6'5" |
6'3" 7'5" |
125 125 |
786 920 |
14200 14200 |
19 23 |
157 157 |
1179 1381 |
29 34 |
Hand Cart | 2-Wheeled | 7'7" | 4'3" | 4'1" | 32 | 131 | 100 | 3 | 40 | 197 | 4 |
Motorcycle | Solo | 7'7" | 3'1" | 3'4" | 23 | 78 | 539 | 1 | 28 | 117 | 2 |
Trailer | C.P. | 24'1" | 7'6" | 9'1" | 187 | 1640 | 3450 | 41 | 234 | 2050 | 51 |
Trailer | 1/4-Ton 2-Wheel Cargo | 9'0" | 4'8" | 3'5" | 42 | 140 | 550 | 3 | 52 | 211 | 5 |
Trailer | 1-Ton 2-Wheel Cargo (Top Up) |
12'1" 12'1" |
5'11" 5'11" |
4'10" 6'1" |
50 50 |
140 240 |
1300 1300 |
4 6 |
62 62 |
210 310 |
5 9 |
Trailer (Van) | 1/2-Ton 2-Wheel P.A. | 12'4" | 7'4" | 7'9" | 62 | 485 | 2200 | 12 | 78 | 728 | 18 |
Trailer | Water, 250-Gallon | 11'5" | 5'11" | 4'10" | 68 | 326 | 1500 | 8 | 85 | 489 | 12 |
Traler, Athey | 6-T, To Top of End & Side. Gates in Place Bows above | 14'6" | 7'5" | 11'2" | 87 | 972 | 6300 | 24 | 109 | 1458 | 36 |
VEHICLES | TYPE | LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | ACTUAL SQ.FT. |
ACTUAL CU.FT. |
Net WEIGHT |
ACTUAL SHIP TONS |
SQ.FT. PLUS 25% |
CU.FT. PLUS 50% |
BROKEN STOWAGE SHIP TONS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trailer, Athey | To Top of Bed only, w/end, Side Gates and Bows lashed Top of Bed | 14'6" | 7'5" | 5'3" | 87 | 456 | 6300 | 11 | 109 | 685 | 17 |
Trailer, Athey | To Top of Bed only, w/End, Side Gates & Bows stowed beneath vehicle or other stowage place | 14'6" | 7'5" | 4'5" | 87 | 390 | 6300 | 9 | 109 | 585 | 14 |
Tralier, Athey | 8-ton 20-Ton (Top Up) |
23'5" 25'0" 25'0" |
8'0" 9'3" 9'3" |
4'6" 4'3" 11'0" |
187 225 225 |
843 955 2475 |
8000 14700 14700 |
21 23 61 |
234 281 281 |
1264 1432 3712 |
31 35 92 |
Tractor, D-4 | wo/w To Top of Wdn Cab | 11'4" | 6'9" | 7'6" | 76 | 573 | 11940 | 14 | 95 | 859 | 21 |
Tractor | w/o Cab to Top Back of Seat, Air Cleaner and exhaust extension Remvd. | 11'4" | 6'9" | 6'4" | 76 | 484 | 11940 | 12 | 95 | 726 | 18 |
Tractor, D-4 | W/Dozer | 15'8" | 9'9" | 8'0" | 153 | 1222 | 11940 | 30 | 191 | 1833 | 45 |
Tractor, D-6 | w/w to Top of Cab | 15'4" | 7'11" | 8'4" | 121 | 1007 | 21150 | 25 | 151 | 1511 | 37 |
Tractor, D-6 | To Top of Cab (Storm Curtain) | 15'4" | 7'11" | 8'7" | 122 | 1046 | 21150 | 26 | 152 | 1570 | 39 |
Tractor | w/o Cab to Top of Back of Seat, Air Cleaner and exhaust Extension Remvd. | 15'4" | 7'11" | 6'6" | 122 | 793 | 21150 | 19 | 152 | 1189 | 29 |
Tractor, D-6 | wo/w To Top of Cab | 13'4" | 7'11" | 8'4" | 105 | 877 | 21150 | 21 | 131 | 1316 | 32 |
Tractor | To Top of Cab (Storm Curtain) | 13'4" | 7'11" | 8'7" | 105 | 904 | 21150 | 22 | 131 | 1356 | 33 |
Tractor | w/o Cab to Top of Back of Seat, Air Cleaner and Exhaust Extension Remvd. | 13'4" | 7'11" | 6'6" | 105 | 685 | 21150 | 17 | 131 | 1027 | 25 |
VEHICLES | TYPE | LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | ACTUAL SQ.FT. |
ACTUAL CU.FT. |
Net WEIGHT |
ACTUAL SHIP TONS |
SQ.FT. PLUS 25% |
CU.FT. PLUS 50% |
BROKEN STOWAGE SHIP TONS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tractor, D-6 | w/Dozer Rear Winch, Hoist Operated w/Cab w/o Blade Blade 13' wide |
17'4" | 9'7" | 9'2" | 166 | 1520 | 21150 2050 |
38 | 207 | 2280 | 57 |
Tractor, D-6 | w/o Cab & Blade, uprite Hoist Frame Removd. U-frame on Blade 13' wide | 16'4" | 9'7" | 6'4" | 156 | 990 | 21150 | 24 | 195 | 1485 | 37 |
Dractor, D-6 | w/o Cab & Blade, uprite Fram & U-Frame Removd. | 15'4" | 7'11" | 6'4" | 122 | 772 | 21150 | 19 | 152 | 1158 | 28 |
Tractor, D-6 | w/Dozer, w/o Winch, Hydraulic Hoist to Top of Cab
w/Dozer (Storm Curtain Type) Blade 8'2" Wide |
14'10" | 8'2" | 8'7" | 121 | 1038 | 23740 | 25 | 151 | 1557 | 38 |
" | w/o Dozer to Top of Cab | 13'4" | 6'9" | 8'7" | 89 | 771 | 21150 | 19 | 112 | 1157 | 28 |
" | w/o Cab, w/Dozer Blade Incl. | 14'10" | 8'2" | 6'6" | 121 | 786 | 23740 | 19 | 151 | 1179 | 29 |
Tractor, D-8 | w/22" Treads wo/w | 15'3" | 8'8" | 7'6" | 131 | 986 | 32600 | 24 | 164 | 1483 | 37 |
Tractor, D-8 | w/22"" Tread w/w&/Dozer | 19'0" | 11'0" | 10'0" | 209 | 2090 | 41414 | 52 | 261 | 3135 | 78 |
Tractor | H - D-7 | 12'1" | 6'5" | 7'2" | 82 | 591 | 16300 | 14 | 103 | 886 | 22 |
Tractor | TD-18 | 15'11" | 7'10" | 7'10" | 124 | 976 | 30000 | 24 | 156 | 1464 | 36 |
Tractor | D-7 w/angle dozer | 20'6" | 13'7" | 9'5" | 278 | 2622 | 32903 | 65 | 348 | 3933 | 98 |
Tractor | Crane -- 1-Ton | 22'0" | 5'9" | 9'2" | 125 | 1138 | 10796 | 28 | 157 | 1707 | 42 |
Tractor | Crane -- 6-Ton M-4 | 13'0" | 8'0" | 14'8" | 104 | 1520 | 22750 | 38 | 130 | 2280 | 57 |
Tractor | Amphibious | 21'0" | 9'10" | 8'0" | 206 | 1651 | 20784 | 41 | 258 | 2463 | 61 |
T-15 | Lt. Cargo Carrier | 11'0" | 5'0" | 5'7" | 55 | 307 | 3390 | 7 | 69 | 460 | 11 |
VEHICLES | TYPE | LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | ACTUAL SQ.FT. |
ACTUAL CU.FT. |
Net WEIGHT |
ACTUAL SHIP TONS |
SQ.FT. PLUS 25% |
CU.FT. PLUS 50% |
BROKEN STOWAGE SHIP TONS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hand Carrier | 2 w/Ammo Carrier (Hand Drawn) | 5'8" | 3'4" | 1'11" | 18 | 36 | 85 | 1 | 23 | 54 | 1 |
Tractor | M-1 (IHC-TD-18) | 16'0" | 7'10" | 7'10" | 125 | 979 | 30000 | 24 | 156 | 1468 | 36 |
Tractor | M-5 (Gasoline) | 16'0" | 8'4" | 8'8" | 132 | 1150 | 23000 | 28 | 165 | 1725 | 43 |
Tractor | Heavy-M2-D-7 | 16'2" | 8'2" | 9'0" | 132 | 1188 | 30100 | 29 | 165 | 1782 | 44 |
Tractor | M-5 (Gasoline) (Windshield down, no canopy) | 15'11" | 8'4" | 7'8" | 132 | 884 | 23000 | 22 | 165 | 1327 | 33 |
O.D.P. Distillation Unit (2 Pkgs) each approx. 5500# | 16'9" | 6'3" | 7'6" | 105 | 787 | 11070 |
In the following vehicles, the space figured for cargo is that available when the vehicle is stowed on board ship, and therefore applicable for Combat Loading. Capacities
Type Inside Dimensions Cu.Ft. Max. Weight
(Payload)21/2-Ton IWB, Cargo 6x6 11'9" x 6'6" x 3'1" 241 5000 21/2-Ton SWB, Cargo 6x6 9' x 6'6" x 3'1" 180 5000 11/2-Ton, Cargo, 4x4 9' x 5'10" x 3'1" 161 3000 1-Ton Trailer 7'11" x 3'9" x 3'5" 101 2000 1/4-Ton Trailer 6' x 3'2" x 1'6" 28 500 6-Ton Athey 11' x 6'8" x 3'3" 238 12000 20-Ton Athey 17'11" x 8'8" x 3' 466 40000 21/2-Ton Amphibious Truck 12'4" x 6'10" x 2'1" 175 5000 Amphibious Tractor 8'3" x 7'3" x 4' 239 5000 3/4-Ton Weapons Carrier 147 2000 1/2-Ton Weapons Carrier 102 1500 NOTE:
- Tarpaulin bows have been removed in case of cargo trucks.
- Capacity of Athey Trailers figured to include to top of gates only.
- Amphibious 21/2-ton truck and amphibious Tractor capacities are figured to top of gunwale.
Vehicles must be water-conditioned for amphibious operations. Even on ideal beaches, where there is a normal rise or fall of tide, hazards of weather, abnormal tides, or the possibility of a boat wave missing the correct beach may result in the landing craft grounding some distance from dry land. This will necessitate movement of the vehicle to shore in water above its safe fording depth, which varies form one foot five inches, (1'5") on up. Water Proofing of Vehicles
Introduction
In the case of the corrugated beach, channels of deeper water may be encountered just ahead of where the craft grounds. This may involve fording a distance of some 200 to 300 yards, starting at a depth of three (3) or (4) feet of water. therefore, certain protective measures must be taken to insure that there is no mechanical failure during or after immerision of the vehicle in water. It is not intended that we use the vehicle as a water craft, but that it be sufficiently waterproofed in order that the engine will run, without undue damage, for a short period of time through water of a depth that would stop an ordinary vehicle without such water conditioning.
To successfully water-condition a vehicle, systematic and thorough steps are necessary.
Methods of Water-Conditioning Vehicles
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
- BATTERY: Cover the terminals and cable connections with material provided. Next seal the battery filler plug wants with grease or petroleum jelly. Wooden match sticks in the filler plug vents make a good seal and are easily removed. However, less danger to the battery will result if these vents are sealed with grease, since the internal pressure generated will blow out this type of seal before the danger point is reached.
- STARTING MOTOR: A collar of waterproofed putty or caulking seal is worked around the starting motor where it enters the flywheel housing. A sleeve of oil cloth is fitted around the entire motor and is worked into this putty collar. It is then made fast into the putty by a loop of soft wire. The open end of the sleeve is then sealed with putty and pulled up tight with wire. The starter switch and battery cable connections are covered with waterproof putty or caulking material.
- IGNITION COIL: The primary and secondary leads are enclosed in soft rubber tubing or are wrapped with rubber tape. An oil cloth sleeve is then fitted around the entire assembly and fastened with putty and wire. The ends are filled with putty and brought up close around the lead wires with wire. This joint is covered with rubber tape.
- DISTRIBUTOR: All leads -- primary, secondary, and spark plugs -- are either enclosed in a soft rubber tube or wrapped with tape. This is brought down to the contact and the rubber nipples are placed over the rubber-enclosed wire. Next, a collar of putty is worked around the base of the distributor body. A sheet of rubber is cut to fit over
the cap and the leads are inserted through this sheet. The rubber is pulled down around the distributor body and made secure with wire. An oil cloth sleeve is then worked into the putty collar and made fast with wire. The open end of the sleeve is filled with putty and brought up close around each lead wire. This joint is sealed with rubber tape.
- SPARK PLUGS: The leads from the distributor are either enclosed in rubber tubing or wrapped with rubber tape. A four (4) inch length of garden hose is sealed around each plug into a collar of putty stuck on the block. The leads are then connected and the end of the hose filled with putty and bound with rubber tape.
- GENERATOR: The generator is water-conditioned in the same manner as the starting motor.
- REGULATOR: All orifices are plugged with putty and the entire assembly is enclosed in oil cloth. The oil cloth is worked around each wire entering the regulator and made water tight with putty and rubber tape.
- ELECTRIC HORN: Wrap in oil cloth and bind with copper wire.
- POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS:
- TRANSMISSION, DIFFERENTIALS, AND TRANSFER CASE: All vents or breather-holes must be sealed with waterproof putty.
- FRONT AND REAR AXLES: Same as above.
- GASKETS AND GREASE RETAINER SEALS: All gaskets and grease-retainer seals should be inspected prior to water conditioning. Grease retainers on all wheels should be in good condition to prevent entrance of water into wheel bearings. Any questionable seals should be replaced.
- MISCELLANEOUS:
- EXHAUST PIPE: The tail-pipe should be extended to approximately four (4) feet above ground level, either by means of flexible metallic tubing fixed to the end of the tail-pipe, or rubber tubing clamped onto the end of the tail-pipe.
- FAN BELT: The fan belt is removed to prevent the fan from throwing water on the motor.
- CRANKCASE BREATHER: The breather may be sealed by means of a wooden plug, or putty.
- OIL LEVEL BAYONET GUAGE: Remove oil bayonet guage and place in the tool box. Then plug the hole with a wooden plug.
- MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER: Stop up the hole or holes in the master brake cylinder filler cap with putty.
- FUEL PUMP: Stop up the hole or holes in the base of the fuel pump with putty.
- RADIATOR: A ground sheet, shelter half, or some such waterproof material should be clamped under the hood so that it hangs down in front of the radiator, and then loosely secured to the front axle. This will prevent a bow wave from surging back through the radiator and over the motor.
- RADIATOR CAP: If the radiator cap is not of the "air seal" type, it may be sealed by working putty under the edge of the cap and around the neck of the filler. Adhesive tape may be used for the same purpose. The quality of all rubber hose should be checked. It must be virile, and if the quality is questionable, the hose in question should be replaced. All connections should be tight.
- The undercarriage and fenders may be coated with oil to prevent future rusting.
- All chipped paint areas should be painted to prevent formation of rust and scale.
- All wiring should be checked for quality and possible "shorting" dangers. The distributor should not be sealed if the vehicle is to remain long in storage before being landed. Prolonged covering causes condensation of moisture inside the distributor body with a "short" resulting.
DRIVER'S INSTRUCTIONS
- Since repair facilities probably will not be available for some hours or even days after the vehicles are landed, the responsibility for the continued operation of vehicles falls largely on the drivers. For this reason they must be thoroughly instructed in the care of their vehicles after landing. There are several steps to be taken, which, if not properly and promptly performed by the drivers, may cause the vehicle to cease functioning.
- BEFORE LANDING:
- Drivers should first be instructed how to handle their vehicles between the landing craft and the beach. The following instructions should be given:
- While vehicles are being driven through the water, the use of clutch and brakes should be avoided and the choke SHOULT NOT BE USED.
- DO NOT start the motor until the landing craft is a few hundred yards from the beach. Since the fan belt is disconnected, the motor will heat rapidly. Although the motor should be well warmed before leaving the craft, starting the motor too early will cause it to be
overheated when it is needed most to pull the vehicle onto the beach. Drivers should constantly watch the temperature gauge for signs of dangerous overheating.
- Just prior to debarking, set the hand throttle at a fast idling speed to reduce the possibility of the motor being killed while driving off the boat. The vehicle should be drive slowly and steadily down the ramp and off into th3e water. It must be kept moving steadily through the water and NOT ALLOWED to stop.
- WHILE LANDING:
- Use the lowest gear and all driving wheels (4 or 6 depending on the type of vehicle). Do not shift gears while the vehicle is in the water, as attempting to do so may cause the vehicle to stall, after which it is almost impossible to get it in motion again.
- If the water is deep, there may be a slight drop off the end of the ramp. The driver should not be alarmed by this, since the water will have a cushioning effect. He should be able to take his vehicle smoothly off the ramp.
- AFTER LANDING:
- The driver should next be instructed in the care to be given the vehicle after it is landed. Certain portions of the water-conditioning materials must be removed immediately upon "hitting" the beach to prevent injury to the vehicles, while others may be removed at a later time. The following steps should be taken immediately upon reaching dry ground.
- Remove the oil-cloth or other covering from the generator and connect the fan belt. At the same time, remove the radiator cover from the front of the radiator, thus permitting passage of air.
- Remove the covering from the distributor cap and body. Continued operation with the covering on the vent holes will cause condensation of moisture and consequently "shorting".
- The following steps should be taken from thirty (30) to sixty (60) minutes after landing:
- Remove the crankcase breather plug, and seals from the hydraulic brake master cylinder. Incidentally, the brakes will be partially out of action until they dry off. It has been found that light pressure on the brake pedal while the vehicle is in the water will keep the linings dry. If they do become wet, however, a few applications of the brake after coming ashore will rectify this. This should be done at the earliest opportunity and NOT left until the brakes are first needed.
- Remove the seals from the vent holes in the battery filler caps.
- At the first available opportunity within the next twenty-four (24) hours, the following should be done:
- Clear all remaining vent holes -- transmission, transfer case, differentials, axles, etc.
- As soon as possible, check the following: water in crankcase, transmission, differentials and axles, and check battery to see if salt water has penetrated.
- If the presence of water in the lubricants is suspected, drain and refill with clean oil, but make certain the new oil is available BEFORE emptying old oil.
- As soon as possible, and not later than a few days after landing, the waterproofing material should be entirely removed and every detail of the vehicle inspected, cleaned, and greased as necessary. Particular care must be taken to insure that all ventilation holes are clear, and that all electrical gear is dry and free from corrosion.
- Preserve as much of the water-conditioning material as possible for future use.
- Sea water in contact with ferrous metals form caustic soda which attacks aluminum very rapidly. Sea water and oil form an emulsion which has a very injurious effect on steel bearings and pistons.
Service Echelon Maintenance
- After motor service facilities have been established, the3 vehicle should be given a thorough cleaning to prevent corrosive action of the sea water. A 6,000 mile inspection, including a complete change of all lubricants, should be performed.
Materials
- Necessary materials for waterproofing vehicles are contained in Kits, Waterproofing, WV-6, Universal Type.
- Each kit contains a manual, TB 700-89, 800-18, 10-1000-28, dated August 26, 1943, which is complete with illustrations and instructions for waterproofing each part of all type vehicles.
- Technical advice and assistance in preparing all Task Force vehicles will be furnished by Motor Transport Officers.
Summary
- Care must be taken in all steps of water-conditioning.
- Drivers must be thoroughly instructed, both in driving through water and sand, and in servicing their individual vehicles.
- Vehicles must be carefully serviced once ashore, and given a 6,000 mile inspection as soon as possible.
- Patience, care, and practice are required to prepare vehicles successfully for amphibious operations.
Waterproofing of Vehicles for Deep Water Fording
Section I
Tanks and Tank-Like Vehicles
- Composition of Kits:
- T-O kit, fording, tank, "common."
Item Description Quantity Rope 5/16" sash cord 60 ft Welding electrode 1/8" modified 18-8 5 lb Tape, non-hygroscopic, adhesive 4" wide, "Utilitape," Industrial Tape Co., New Brunswick, N.J., or "Myetik" Tape, Chicago Show Printing Co., Chicago, Ill. 60 rolls per 5 kits Paint brush 3" or 4" wide 1 Sealing compound Asphaltic adhesive (Hull) Intercoastal Paint Co., East St. Louis, Ill. 5 gal Compound, engine sealing AXS 858, Coroc, CX66, Cook Paint and Varnish Co., Detroit, Michigan, or Eloma No. 31A, Penola Inc., Detroit, Mich. 1 gal Cloth 36" x 50 ft 1 piece Grease, asbestos 5 lb - LT-5 kit, fording, adapter and stack, light tank, M3A1.
Item Description Quantity Rear adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Stack Plain carbon steel 1 Canvas 18x60" with 1" loop on one 18" side 1 piece - LT-5 kit, fording adapter and stack, light tank, M5A1 or 75-mm howitzer motor carriage, M8.
Item Description Quantity Rear adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Stack Plain carbon steel 1 Canvas 18x60" with 1" loop on one 18" side 2 pieces
- MT-S kit, fording, medium tank stack.
Item Description Quantity Stack, D90216 Plain carbon steel 2 - MT-1 kit, fording, adapter, medium tank, M4A1.
Item Description Quantity Rear adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Front adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Rubber turret seal, C152770 Rubber 1 - MT-2 kit, fording, adapter, medium tank, M4A2.
Item Description Quantity Rear adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Front adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Rubber turret seal, C152770 Rubber 1 - MT-3 kit, fording, adapter, medium tank, M4A3.
Item Description Quantity Rear adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Front adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Rubber turret seal, C152770 Rubber 1 - MT-4 kit, fording, adapter, medium tank, M4A4.
Item Description Quantity Rear adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Front adapter Plain carbon steel 1 Rubber turret seal, C152770 Rubber 1 - SPA-7 ,it, fording, adapter and stack, 105-mm howitzer motor carriage.
Item Description Quantity Standard stack Plain carbon steel 1 Adapter, rear Plain carbon steel 1 Shield, front hull 1
- SPA-10 kit, fording, adapter and stack, 3-inch gun motor carriage, M10.
Item Description Quantity Standard stack Plain carbon steel 1 Adapter, rear Plain carbon steel 1 Stack and adapter--air intake Front 1 - SPA-70 kit, fording, adapter and stack, 76-mm gun motor carriage, T-70.
Item Description Quantity Exhaust stack, D90216 Plain carbon steel 1 Exhaust adapter, E10492 Plain carbon steel 1 Air intake cover, D94180 1 Driver's door stack assembly, D94175 1 Windshield wiper hose 1/8" I.D. x 2 ft long 2 Bolts 3/8" x 1" 18 Nuts 3/8" 18 Plate washers 3/8" 36 - Vehicle Kit Requirements.
- Complete waterproofing of a particular vehicle necessitates the use of two or more kits. The kits required for each vehicle are listed below:
Vehicle Kits Light tank, M3A1 T-0 and LT-3 Light tank, M5 or M5A1 T-0 and LT-5 75-mm howitzer motor carriage, M8 T-0 and LT-5 Medium tank, M4A1 T-0, MT-S, and MT-1 Medium tank, M4A2 T-0, MT-S, and MT-2 Medium tank, M4A3 T-0, MT-S, and MT-3 Medium tank, M4A4 T-0, MT-S, and MT-4 105-mm howitzer motor carriage, M7 T-0 and SPA-7 3-in. gun motor carriage, M10 T-0 and SPA-10 76-mm gun motor carriage, T70 T-0 and SPA-10
Section II
Wheeled and Half-Track Vehicles
- Composition of Kits:
- WV-6 kit, Fording, Universal 1/4 -- 21/2-ton.
Item Description Quantity Flexible metal exhaust pipe 2" I.D., 10 ft long with universal flange 1 Universal exhaust flange adapters (set of 4) 1 set Universal exhaust flange gaskets (set of 5) 1 set Soft iron wire 18 gage 10 ft Air intake hose 21/2" I.D. x 3 ft long (3-ply radiator hose) 1 Air intake hose top Sheet metal 1 Hose clamp For 21/2" I.D. hose 1 Air intake hose adapter To adapt hose to carburetor air horn 1 Ventilating hose 5/8" I.D. x 10 ft long 1 piece Ventilating hose clamps For 5/8" I.D. hose 3 Air intake vent clamp 21/2" hose clamp with 2 connections for 5/8" hose 1 Crankcase vent adapter Wood with metal connection 1 Bundy tubing 1/8" O.D. x 4" long 1 piece Windshield wiper hose 1/8" I.D. x 6 ft long 1 piece Gray insulating enamel No. 4374. Westinghouse Electric Co. 1 pt Compound, engine sealing Coroc CX66 Cook Paint and Varnish Co., Detroit, Michigan, or Eloma 31A, Penola, Inc., Detroit, Michigan 1 qt High temperature cement To seal flexible exhaust pipe, Prestite Engineering Co., St. Louis, Mo. 6 lb
2 per box of 5 kitsPaint brush 11/2" wide Tape, non-hygroscopic, adhesive "Utilitape," AX8872, 2" wide, Industrial Tape Co., New Brunswick, N.J., or "Mystik" tape, Chicago Show Printing Co., Chicago, Ill. 60 yds per box of 5 kits Grease, asbestos 10 lb Cloth 18" square 1 piece
- WV-7 Kit, Fording, Universal 4-10-ton.
Item Description Quantity Soft iron wire 18 gage 10 ft Air intake hose 21/2" I.D. x 3' long (3-ply radiator hose) 1 Hose clamp For 21/2" I.D. hose Air intake hose top Sheet metal 1 Ventilating hose 5/8" I.D. x 7' long 1 Hose clamp For 5/8" I.D. vent hose 4 Air intake vent clamp 21/2" hose clamp with two connections for 5/8" hose 1 Crankcase vent adapter Wooden plug with metal connection for hose 1 Air compressor vent plate Metal plate with connection for hose 1 Bundy tubing 1/8" O.D. x 4" long 1 Windshield wiper hose 1/8" I.D. x 6' long 1 piece Gray insulating enamel No. 4374 Westinghouse Electric Co. 1 pt. Compound, engine sealing Coroc CX66, Cook Paint and Varnish Co., Detroit, Michigan, or Eloma 31A, Penola, Inc., Detroit, Michigan 1 qt Paint brush 11/2" wide 2 per box of 5 kits Moistureproof tape "Utilitape," AXS871, 2" wide, Industrial Tape Co., New Brunswick, N.J. 60 yd roll per box of 5 kits Grease, asbestos 10 lb - HT-1 Kit, Fording, Half-track; Scout Car, M3A1; Light Armored Car, M8.
Item Description Quantity Flexible metal exhaust pipe 2" I.D. x 10' ft long with flange 1 piece Exhaust flange adapter For half-track and scout car (set of 2) 1 set Exhaust flange gaskets Exhaust flange to manifold gaskets (set of 3) 1 set Air intake hose 8' long, one end 23/4" I.D., one end 3" I.D., wire-reinforced non-collapsible hose 1 piece Wire Soft iron -- 16 or 18 gage 10 ft Vent hose 5/8" I.D. x 15/16" O.D. x 7" long 1 piece
Item Description Quantity Clamps For vent hose, 5/8" I.D. 4 Air intake vent clamp 2 3/4" hose clamp with two connections for 5/8" I.D. hose 1 Crankcase vent adapter Wooden plug with metal connections for hose 1 Bundy tubing 1/8" O.D. x 4" long 1 Windshield wiper hose 1/8" x 6' long 1 Gray insulating enamel No. 4374 Westinghouse Electric Co. 3 qts for 5 kits Grease, asbestos 10 lb Compound, engine sealing Coroc, CX66, Cook Paint and Varnish Co., Detroit, Michigan, or Eloma 31A, Penola Inc., Detroit, Michigan 1 qt High temperature cement To seal flexible exhaust pipe, Prestite Engineering Co., St. Louis, Mo. 2 gals per 5 kits Paint brush 11/2" wide 2 per 5 kits Tape, non-hygroscopic, adhesive "Utilitape," AXS-571, 2" wide, Industrial Tape Co., New Brunswick, N.J., or "Mystik" tape, Chicago Show Printing Co., Chicago, Ill. 60 yds per box of 5 kits - Vehicle Kit Requirements:
- The WV-6 Kit contains all necessary materials to waterproof any vehicle of 1/4-ton to and including 21/2-ton capacity.
- The WV-7 Kit has all materials to waterproof those vehicles from 4-ton to 10-ton capacity.
- The HT-1 Kit contains all material to waterproof half-track vehicles manufactured by White, Autocar, and Diamond T, scout car, M3A1, and light armored car, M8.
Item Description Quantity *Crankcase breather seal Special washer (ord. dwg. no. A-7041251) end gasket (ord. dwg. no. A-7041250) used with standard hex-head cap screw 3/8", 161/2" long 1 ea *Crankcase vent adapter clamps Ord. dwg. no. A-7041253 3 ea Wooden plugs Ord. dwg. no. A-7041252 4 ea *Metal plugs Ord. dwg. no. A-7041255 4 ea Waterproof paper, gasket material, Spec KH-P-96 Sheet 6" x 6", 1/32" thick 1 sheet
- Tractor Kit Requirements:
- The kit contains all necessary materials to waterproof the following tractors:
Caterpillar, D4, D6, and D7.
International Harvester Co., TD-9, TD-14, and TD-18.
Allis-Chalmers, HD-7W.
Waterproofing of Weapons for Deep Water Fording
Section I
Small Arms
- General:
The following instructions are designed to protect small arms against complete immersion during deep water fording operations or surf landings, and still permit immediate use of teh material after landing. They will serve as a general guide for supplementing supervision of actual waterproofing by trained personnel.
- Materials:
- The materials for the preparation of small arms for deep water fording are listed below.
Cover, waterproof, small arms (film type) (Specification No. F.Q.D. No. 377):
Type 1. Cover, waterproof, pistol.
Type 2. Cover, waterproof, rifle.
Type 3. Cover, waterproof, submachine gun.
Type 4. Cover, waterproof, machine gun.Tape, adhesive, non-hygroscopic, 2-inch (same type as used on tanks for overseas shipment).
Oil, lubricating, preservative, medium m(landing operations).
Grease, asbestos.
Grease, water pump, U.S. Army 2-109, may be used as a substitue for grease, asbestos.
- Waterproofing Instructions:
- Before operations are started, the weapon should be properly lubricated, placed in the waterproof cover, and securely tied.
- The muzzle of each mortar should be sealed with non-hygroscopic adhesive tape, and further protected by an application of asbestos grease along the seams of the tape. Gears and working parts of elevating and traversing mechanisms should be lubricated with medium preservative lubricating oil (landing operations). Exposed surfaces of ring joints, sleeve joints, and other possible points of entry of water should be protected by applying asbestos grease. Work the grease well up against all points of the surfaces being covered so as to fill in all cracks, seams, holes and crevices. Be sure that it is smoothed down well and adheres at the edges.
- Machine gun mounts should be handled in the same manner as mortar mounts--the objective being to prevent the entry of water by using the asbestos grease.
- For any other type of small arms material not covered by these specific instructions, medium preservative lubricating oil (landing operations) should be used.
- As soon as possible after landing operations are completed, the waterproofing material should be removed. Parts subjected to salt water should be washed with fresh water, thoroughly dried, cleaned, and properly lubricated as described in the pertinent technical manuals.
Waterproofing of Weapons for Deep Water Fording
Section II
Artillery
- General:
The succeeding paragraphs in this section contain general instructions that are applicable to all types of artillery. The instructions are designed to protect artillery against complete immersion during deep water fording operations or surf landings and still permit immediate use of the material after landing. They will serve as a general guide for supplementing supervision of actual waterproofing by trained personnel. Only the significant points are covered in the detailed instructions. Necessity for extreme care in all steps cannot be overemphasized. Every seam, joint, or opening must be completely sealed. When waterproofing is completed, the material should be carefully inspected to make sure all openings and parts have been properly treated.
- Service Prior To Waterproofing:
- Clean gun (or howitzer) and carriage thoroughly.
- Lubricate all points ordinarily lubricated daily, weekly, and monthly in accordance with pertinent War Department Lubrication Guide. Lubricate points ordinarily lubricated every 6 months if they have not been done recently.
- Apply medium preservative lubricating oil to the bore of the tube and breech mechanism. In the case of the 40-mm. gun, apply the oil to the casing and automatic load assemblies.
- Tighten bolts and nuts in all covers or openings such as oil gears transmission cases, electrical fixture boxes, etc.
- Remove all oil and grease from points to which waterproofing compound or materials are to be applied.
- Put matériel in traveling position.
- Materials:
The materials for the preparation of artillery for deep water fording are listed below.
Item Substitute Specification Source Grease, asbestos Ord. 1. Grease water pump USA 2-109 Q.M.C. Cement (Bostik 692) British Cement (Bostik 292) Ord. Cover, protective, individual (gas cape) Q.M.C.
Item Substitute Specification Source 1. Cotton, oiled
2. VinyliteBritish Ord. Tape, adhesive, non-hygroscopic "Utilitape" 6" wide. 4" wide AXS-871 Ord. Solvent, dry-cleaning Fed. P-S-661a Ord. Oakum 1. Burlap
2. RopeOrd. Oil, lubricating, preservative, medium AXS-674 Ord. Grease, O.D., No. 0 AXS-781 Ord. - Use of Materials:
- Grease, asbestos, is used to fill all cracks and joints, and to cover over rivets, bolts, and taped surfaces. It is used on breechblocks, elevating and traversing mechanisms, axles, and trails. NOTE Grease should never be applied to fire control instruments.
- Cover, protective, individual (gas cape), is cut to proper size for covering on-carriage sighting equipment as specified in detailed instructions.
- Cement (Bostik), is used to seal waterproof sheets and cement them to metal surfaces.
- Oil, lubricating, preservative, medium, is used for lubricating breech mechanisms and gun bores.
- Be sure that all parts to which asbestos grease, Bostik cement, or tape is to be applied are thoroughly clean and dry. This is necessary to secure adhesion and to prevent water from working around or under the waterproofing materials.
- When applying asbestos grease, work it well up against all points of the surface being covered so as to fill in all cracks, seams, holes and crevices. Be sure that it is smoothed down well and adheres at the edges.
- When applying waterproof sheet, put cement on both the metal and the edge of the cloth to be sealed down, and press firmly in place. Seal all edges carefully, giving particular attention to the folds of cloth, as water can easily enter through hidden openings in a fold.
- Make doubly sure that all electrical equipment is perfectly sealed as instructed.
- Unless otherwise noted, all instructions using the terms:
"Seal," refer to asbestos grease.
"Cement," refer to Bostik.
"Waterproof sheet," refer to gas cape or alternate waterproof covering.
FLEET MARINE FORCE, PACIFIC Date 1 September 1944.
CLASS III REQUIREMENTS
List of Approved Class III Requirements.Basic Chart for Computing Class III Requirements.
APPROVED CLASS III REQUIREMENTS
Item Symbol USA
SpecificationNSD Stock
No. PearlUnits of Issue 1 AvGas 100 Octane (L) 7-G-165 53 Gal Drum 2 AvGas 100 Octane 5 Gal Can 3 MoGas 80 Octane 2-103A (L) 7-G-253 53 Gal Drum 4 MoGas 80 Octane 5 Gal Can 5 White Gas (L) 7-G-255 53 Gal Drum 6 White Gas 5 Gal Can 7 Kerosene 14-K-245 53 Gal Drum 8 Kerosene 14-K-235 5 Gal Can 9 Diesel Oil 50 Octane (?) 7-0-145-10 534 Gal Drum 10 Diesel Oil 50 Octane 5 Gal Can 11 Luboil SAE 10 9110 2-104B 14-0-2190-5 53 Gal Drum 12 Luboil SAE 10 9110 5 Gal Can 13 Luboil SAE 30 9250 2-104B 14-0-2190 53 Gal Drum 14 Luboil SAE 30 9250 14-0-2195 5 Gal Can 15 Luboil SAE 50 9500 2-104B 14-0-219010 53 Gal Drum 16 Luboil SAE 50 9500 5 Gal Can 17 AvLube SAE 50 1100 14-0-2582-14 55 Gal Drum 18 AvLube SAE 60 1120 14-0-2583-8 53 Gal Drum 19 AvLube SAE 70 1150 14-0-2583-14 55 Gal Drum 20 Grease GP #1 2107 2-107 14-0-1177-25 35 Lb Can 21 Grease GP #1 2107 14-G-1177-110 110 Lb Drum 22 Grease GP #2 2108 2-108 14-G-1305-25 35 Lb Can 23 Grease GP #4 WP 2109 14-G-1384-5 5 Lb Can 24 Grease, GP #4 WP 2109 14-G-1384-25 35 Lb Can 25 Grease WB-HD 2110 2-110 14-G-1425-25 35 Lb Can 26 Gearlube Universal SAE 90 Fed VV-L-761 14-L-100-15 110 Lb Drum 27 Gearlube Universal SAE 90 14-L-188-30 225 Lb Drum
BASIC CHART FOR COMPUTING CLASS III REQUIREMENTS
- Symbols.
- Symbols used in column of Chart.
KG
AG
WGMoGas
AvGas
White GasD
KDiesel Fuel
Kerosene- Luboil.
- 3% of total gallons of AvGas and MoGas.
- 3.5% of total gallons of Diesel fuel.
- Luboil to be supplied in the following percentages.
1. 5% SAE 10 9110 2. 70% SAE 30 9250 3. 25% SAE 50 9500 - AvLube.
- 4% of total gallons of AvGas.
- GearLube, SAE 90.
- 4% of total gallons of AvGas and MoGas.
- 4% of total gallons of Diesel fuel.
- Kerosene.
- .5% of total gallons of MoGas and Diesel fuel.
- White Gasoline.
- 2.5 Gal. per man per month, provided number of using units not available.
- Number of units known use amounts shown in Chart.
- Hydraulic Brake Fluid (HB).
- .5 Gal. per each 1000 gallons of AvGas, MoGas and Diesel fuel.
- Greases.
a. General Purpose #1 1.0% of total Gals. AvGas & MoGas 3.0% of total Gals. Diesel fuel b. General Purpose #2 .5% of total Gals. AvGas & MoGas 1.0% of total Gals. Diesel fuel c. General Purpose #4 .1% of total Gals. AvGas & MoGas .1% of total Gals. Diesel fuel d. Wheel Bearing HD .2% of total Gals. AvGas & MoGas .2% of total Gals. Diesel fuel e. Graphite 50 Lbs. per each 100,000 Gals. AvGas, MoGas and Diesel fuel - Note.
- Amphibious trucks will require 2 times the quantity of GP #1 grease and wheel bearing HD grease as required for standard vehicles.
- Radial engines, transmissions and differentials in LVT's require SAE 50 luboil.
- Figures arrived at in paragraphs 4 and 8 in determining percentages of gearlube and greases are in pounds -- not gallons.
BASIC CHART FOR COMPUTING CLASS III SUPPLIES
MARINE COMBAT AND GARRISON FORCES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Item Type
FuelEst Gals Per Hour Est Hrs Per Day Est Gals Per Day Est Gals 30-Days Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison 1 Motorcycle MG .5 4 2 60 Ambulance: 2 1/4-ton, 4x4 MG 1.0 1.0 10.0 1.0 10.0 1.0 30 3 1/2-ton, 4x4 MG 1.5 1.5 10.0 1.0 15.0 1.5 45 4 Car, passenger, 4x2 MG 1.5 3.0 4.5 135 5 Station Wagon, 4x2 MG 1.5 3.0 4.5 135 6 Station Wagon, 4x4 MG 2.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 240 Carrier: 7 Light Cargo, M28 (T-15) MG 3.0 2.5 12.0 4.0 36.0 10.0 300 8 Light Cargo, M29C (Amphibian) MG 4.0 2.5 12.0 2.0 48.0 5.0 150 9 Personnel, Half-Track, M2, M3, & M5 MG 6.0 10.0 60 Trucks, Amphibian: 10 1/4-ton, 4x4 (JEEP) MG 3.0 12.0 36.0 11 21/2-ton, 6x6 (DUKW) MG 8.0 4.0 12.0 4.0 96.0 16.0 480 Truck: 12 1/4-ton, 4x4 MG 1.5 1.0 10.0 4.0 15.0 4.0 120 13 1/4-ton, 4x4, radio equipped MG 1.5 1.0 14.0 1.0 21.0 1.0 30 14 1/2-ton, 4x2 pick-up MG 1.0 4.0 4.0 120 15 3/4-ton, 4x4, weapons carrier MG 2.0 2.0 10.0 5.0 20.0 10.0 300 16 1-ton, 4x4 (All Types) MG 2.0 2.0 10.0 4.0 20.0 8.0 240 17 11/2-ton 4x4, panel, radio equip, (R-51)(f/SCR-299) MG 2.0 2.0 7.0 14.0 18 11/2-ton, 4x4, Army K-54 MG 2.5 2.5 10.0 4.0 25.0 10.0 300 19 21/2-ton, 4x4, prime mover MG 4.0 4.0 4.0 1.0 16.0 4.0 120 20 21/2-ton, 6x6, cargo, w/winch MG 3.0 3.0 8.0 4.0 24.0 12.0 360 21 21/2-ton, 6x6, searchlight MG 3.0 3.0 8.0 4.0 24.0 12.0 360 22 21/2-ton, 6x6, van, Army K-60 MG 3.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 12.0 6.0 180 23 21/2-ton, 6x6, radio, Army K-53 MG 3.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 12.0 6.0 180 24 21/2-ton, 6x6, artillery repair, M9A1, w/load MG 5 150 25 21/2-ton, 6x6, automotive repair, M8A1, w/load A MG 5.0 150 26 21/2-ton, 6x6, electric repair, M18A1, w/load MG 5.0 150
BASIC CHART FOR COMPUTING CLASS III SUPPLIES
MARINE COMBAT AND GARRISON FORCES
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Item Type
FuelEst Gals Per Hour Est Hrs Per Day Est Gals Per Day Est Gals 30-Days Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Truck (Cont'd): 27 21/2-ton, 6x6, instrument bench, M23A1, w/load MG 5.0 150 28 21/2-ton, 6x6 instrument repair, M10A1, w/load A MG 5.0 150 29 21/2-ton, 6x6, machine shop, M16A1, w/load A MG 3.0 3.0 9.0 6.0 180 30 21/2-ton, 6x6, small arms repair, M7A1, w/load MG 5.0 150 31 21/2-ton, 6x6, welding, M12A1, w/load MG 3.0 3.0 9.0 6.0 180 32 21/2-ton, 6x6, dump MG 3.0 3.0 16.0 8.0 30.0 24.0 720 33 3-ton, 6x4, cargo K8F MG 3.0 6.0 18.0 540 34 4-ton, 4x4, Army K-32, prime mover MG 4.0 4.0 6.0 2.0 24.0 8.0 240 35 5-6-ton, 4x4, van, Army K-31-A MG 4.0 4.0 1.0 4.0 120 36 5-6-ton, 4x4, Army K-62 MG 4.0 4.0 1.0 4.0 120 37 6-ton, 6x6, van communication, Army K-56 MG 4.0 4.0 2.0 8.0 240 38 10-ton, 4x2, low bed, stake body MG 3.0 5.0 15.0 450 39 10-ton, 6x6, heavy wrecker, M1 MG 5.0 2.0 10.0 300 40 4x2, fire, 500 gallon MG 2.5 1.0 2.5 75 41 3-4-ton, warehousing, finger-lift MG .5 8.0 4.0 120 42 71/2-ton, warehousing, finger-lift MG .75 8.0 6.0 180 43 Tractor, K-10 MG 3.0 6.0 18.0 540 44 Tractor, f/tank recovery vehicle D 5.0 5.0 6.0 1.0 30.0 8.0 180 45 Tractor, wrecking, 71/2>-ton MG 5.0 5.0 12.0 2.0 60.0 18.0 300 46 Radar, Spec. White & Autocar MG 6.0 6.0 3.0 1.0 18.0 6.0 180 47 6-ton, Hyster crane MG .75 8.0 6.0 180 48 w/crane, 10-ton D 3.0 3.0 12.0 3.0 36.0 9.0 270 49 50 Tractor: 51 Crawler type, w/dozer & winch, airborne MG 1.5 1.5 6.0 6.0 9.0 6.0 180 52 Rubber tired, w/hyd, operated 11/2 yd. scraper MG 2.0 8.0 16.0 480 53 Medium, w/rubber tire, general purpose, w/brush cutter MG 2.5 8.0 20.0 600 54 T-9 International MG 3.0 8.0 24.0 720 55 TD-9 International D 3.0 3.0 12.0 8.0 36.0 24.0 720 56 TD-14 International D 4.0 4.0 12.0 8.0 48.0 32.0 960 57 TD-18 International D 5.0 5.0 12.0 8.0 60.0 40.0 1200
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Item Type
FuelEst Gals Per Hour Est Hrs Per Day Est Gals Per Day Est Gals 30-Days Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Tractor (Cont'd): 58 HD-7 Allis Chalmers D 3.0 3.0 12.0 8.0 36.0 24.0 720 59 HD-10 Allis Chalmers D 4.5 4.5 12.0 8.0 54.0 36.0 [illegible] 60 HD-14 Allis Chalmers D 6.0 6.0 12.0 8.0 72.0 48.0 [illegible] 61 R-4 Caterpillar MG 3.5 3.5 12.0 8.0 42.0 28.0 [illegible] 62 D-4 Caterpillar D 2.0 2.0 12.0 8.0 24.0 16.0 [illegible] 63 D-6 Caterpillar D 4.0 4.0 12.0 8.0 48.0 32.0 [illegible] 64 D-7 Caterpillar D 4.5 4.5 12.0 8.0 54.0 36.0 [illegible] 65 High speed, 18-ton, M4 MG 15.0 3.0 45.0 [illegible] 66 High speed, 13-ton, M5 MG 10.0 3.0 30.0 [illegible] 67 High speed, 38-ton, M6 MG 15.0 3.0 45.0 [illegible] 68 69 Tank: 70 Light MG 5.0 14.0 70.0 71 Medium D 8.0 14.0 112 72 Medium (Army) MG 10.0 14.0 140 73 LVT: 74 M-K II (Unarmored) MG-AG 10.0 16.0 160.0 75 M-K II (Armored) MG-AG 10.0 16.0 160.0 76 M-K I (Armored) MG-AG 10.0 16.0 160.0 77 Trailer: 78 1-ton, 2-wheel, greasing MG .5 .5 4.0 8.0 2.0 4.0 120 79 1-ton, 2-wheel, high pressure cleaning unit MG .5 10.0 5.0 150 80 1-ton, 2-wheel, welding combination MG 2.0 2.0 6.0 5.0 12.0 10.0 500 81 3-ton, 2-wheel, sterilizer shower D 1.0 8.0 8.0 240 82 3-ton, water purification MG 1.0 1.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 720 83 4-ton, 4-wheel, shoe and textile repair MG 1.5 8.0 12.0 360 84 5-ton, 4-wheel, machine shop MG 1.0 1.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0 240 85 6-ton, 2-wheel, van type laundry MG 4.0 16.0 64.0 1920 D 6.0 16.0 96.0 2880
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FuelEst Gals Per Hour Est Hrs Per Day Est Gals Per Day Est Gals 30-Days Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Trailer (Cont'd): 86 2-wheel, Chrysler, fire fighting MG 1.0 2.0 2.0 60 87 Oil refiner MG 88 4-wheel, welder, electric MG 1.5 1.5 4.0 6.0 6.0 9.0 270 89 90 Distillers, Water: 91 1500 Gal. per day (Badger) WG 1.0 1.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 720 92 2000 Gal. per day (Cleaver Brooks) WG 1.0 1.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 720 D 3.0 3.0 24.0 24.0 72.0 72.0 2160 93 10,000 Gal. per day WG 1.75 24.0 42.0 1260 D 10.0 24.0 240.0 7200 94 Pumps: 95 3", Centrifugal MG 1.0 5.0 5.0 150 96 3", Double diaphragm MG 1.0 5.0 5.0 150 97 4", Centrifugal MG 2.0 5.0 10.0 300 98 Set, centrifugal, 55 GPM, gasoline driven MG .5 5.0 2.5 75 99 Power Units - Generator Units: 100 1 KVA, CDO-73004A, f/TBW WG .25 .25 12.0 12.0 3.0 3.0 90 101 1.5 KVA, 1E21 WG .3 .5 12.0 12.0 6.0 6.0 180 102 2 KVA, PE-173, f/SCR-602 WG .75 .75 g.0 12.0 6.0 9.0 270 103 2.5 KVA, PE-75, f/SCR-624 WG .75 .75 15.0 g.0 11.25 6.0 180 104 2.5 KVA, generator unit, 110V-60cy. portable WG .75 .75 12.0 12.0 9.0 9.0 270 105 3 KVA, generator unit, (Army) WG 1.0 1.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 300 106 4 KVA, OPA, f/SO-7M WG 1.0 1.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 360 107 5 KW, generator unit, (Army) WG 1.2 1.2 10.0 12.0 360 108 7.5 KVA, Continental, f/MK-16 WG 2.0 2.0 12.0 12.0 24.0 24.0 720 109 7.5 KVA, PE-99, f/TC-2 WG 2.0 2.0 24.0 24.0 48.0 48.0 1440 110 9.4 KVA, generator unit, 110V-60cy. trailer mtd. MG 2.0 2.0 10.0 10.0 20.0 20.0 360 111 10 KVA, PE-95G, f/SCR-299 WG 2.0 2.0 24.0 24.0 48.0 48.0 1440 112 15 KW, generator unit, (Army) WG 2.5 2.5 10.0 g.0 25.0 20.0 600
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FuelEst Gals Per Hour Est Hrs Per Day Est Gals Per Day Est Gals 30-Days Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Power Units -- Generator Units (Cont'd): 113 15 KW, generator unit, (Army) D 2.75 2.75 10.0 g.0 27.5 22.0 [illegible] 114 16.5 KVA, generator unit, f/searchlight WG 2.0 2.0 4.0 2.0 g.0 4.0 [illegible] 115 25 KVA, PE-74, f/SCR-270 WG 3.0 3.0 24.0 24.0 72.0 72.0 [illegible] 116 25 KVA, PE-84, f/SCR-268 WG 3.0 3.0 24.0 12.0 72.0 36.0 [illegible] 117 25 KVA, PE-137A, f/SCR-527 WG 3.0 3.0 24.0 12.0 72.0 36.0 [illegible] 118 30 KVA, M7, f/SCR-584 WG 3.0 3.0 15.0 15.0 45.0 45.0 [illegible] 119 30 KVA, M7, f/90mm AA guns (1 per 4 guns) WG 3.0 3.0 g.0 2.0 24.0 6.0 [illegible] 120 30 KW, generator unit, 120V-60cy, trailer mtd. D 4.0 4.0 12.0 48.0 [illegible] 121 50 KW - 60 KW, generator unit, (Army) D 122 100 KW, generator unit, (Army) D 123 3 KVA, M5, f/40mm AA guns (1 per gun) WG 1.0 1.0 10.0 4.0 10.0 4.0 12 124 125 Compressor, Air: 126 Portable MG .4 .4 4.0 g.0 1.6 3.2 [illegible] 127 60 cu.ft. capacity, trailer mounted MG 1.0 1.0 10.0 g.0 10.0 g.0 [illegible] 128 105 cu.ft. capacity, trailer mounted MG 2.5 2.5 5.0 g.0 12.5 20.0 600 129 210 cu.ft. capacity, trailer mounted MG-D 3.0 3.0 5.0 g.0 15.0 24.0 720 130 131 Range, field, M-37 (Diesel or WG): 132 1-Unit WG 3.0 [illegible] 133 1-Unit D 3.0 [illegible] 134 135 Miscellaneous: 136 Asphalt plant, 24-ton 137 w/dryer MG 3.0 g.0 24.0 720 138 w/burner D 1.5 g.0 12.0 360 139 w/mixer, pugmill MG 3.0 g.0 24.0 720 140 w/stabilizer, soil MG 3.0 g.0 24.0 720
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FuelEst Gals Per Hour Est Hrs Per Day Est Gals Per Day Est Gals 30-Days Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Miscellaneous (Cont'd): 141 Asphalt plant, 100-ton 142 w/conveyor MG 2.0 g.0 16.0 480 143 w/dryer MG 6.0 g.0 48.0 1440 144 w/burner D 2.0 g.0 16.0 480 145 w/finisher MG 2.0 g.0 16.0 480 146 w/heater, 3 car MG .5 g.0 4.0 120 147 w/burner D 15.0 g.0 120.0 3600 148 w/loader MG 5.0 g.0 40.0 1200 149 w/mixer, asphalt D 6.0 g.0 48.0 1440 150 w/pump, asphalt MG 3.0 g.0 24.0 720 151 Charger, battery, portable MG .5 g.0 4.0 120 152 Cleaning unit, (Army) K 2.5 g.0 20.0 600 153 Crane, truck mounted 154 3/8 yd. MG 3.0 3.0 15.0 12.0 45.0 36.0 1080 155 3/4 yd. 10-15-ton D 3.0 3.0 15.0 12.0 45.0 36.0 1080 156 3/4 yd. 20-ton MG 3.5 3.5 15.0 12.0 52.5 42.0 1260 157 Crushing and Screening Plant 158 7 cu.yd. per hr. MG 2.5 2.5 10.0 5.0 25.0 12.5 375 159 50 TPH (2 unit) D 160 25 cu.yd. per hr. (2 unit) MG 5.0 5.0 10.0 5.0 50.0 25.0 750 161 100 TPH (5 unit) MG 162 150 TPH (9 unit) D 163 150 TPH (9 unit) MG 74.0 74.0 10.0 5.0 740.0 370.0 11100 164 Derrick, stiffleg, 30-ton MG 2.5 2.5 10.0 6.0 25.0 15.0 450 165 Distributor, Bituminous MG 3.0 3.0 12.0 2.0 36.0 6.0 180 166 Burner D 5.0 5.0 12.0 2.0 60.0 10.0 300 167 Burner WG 1.0 1.0 12.0 2.0 12.0 2.0 60 168 Ditching Machine 169 8 ft. MG 6.0 6.0 12.0 5.0 72.0 30.0 900 170 5 ft. MG 4.0 4.0 12.0 5.0 48.0 20.0 600 171 Trencher MG 2.0 2.0 12.0 5.0 24.0 10.0 300 172 Earth auger, self powered & propelled, 4-wheel MG 2.0 2.0 12.0 6.0 24.0 12.0 360
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FuelEst Gals Per Hour Est Hrs Per Day Est Gals Per Day Est Gals 30-Days Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Miscellaneous (Cont'd): 173 Flame thrower, portable D 5.0 174 Flame thrower, (tank installation) D 135.0 175 Floodlight units MG 1.2 1.2 10.0 4.0 12.0 4.5 144 176 Graders 177 Diesel D 3.0 3.0 15.0 g.0 45.0 24.0 720 178 Gasoline MG 2.5 2.5 15.0 g.0 37.5 20.0 600 179 Hammer, gasoline, portable MG 3.0 90 180 Kettles, Asphalt 181 Burner WG 2.5 g.0 20.0 600 182 Kitchen (Army) WG 15.0 450 183 Lantern, gasoline WG .25 7.5 184 Lantern, kerosene K .2 6 185 Mixers, concrete 186 7 cu.ft. MG 1.0 1.0 14.0 5.0 14.0 5.0 150 187 14 cu.ft. MG 2.0 2.0 14.0 5.0 28.0 10.0 300 188 34 cu.ft. MG 5.0 5.0 14.0 5.0 70.0 28.0 750 189 rotary tiller MG 2.0 2.0 14.0 5.0 28.0 10.0 300 190 Motor, outboard, 5 H.P. MG .5 2.0 1.0 30 191 Portable shops, Comp. air (Diesel) D 3.0 3.0 10.0 5.0 30.0 15.0 450 192 Refrigerator, walk-in type, 600 cu.ft. WG 1.5 15.0 22.5 675 193 Refrigerator, 8 cu.ft. K .4 15.0 6.0 180 194 Rig, well, self powered, 4-wheel MG 2.5 2.5 12.0 10.0 30.0 25.0 150 195 Roller, road 196 21/2-ton MG .75 4.0 3.0 90 197 5-10-ton MG 2.5 2.5 12.0 4.0 30.0 10.0 300 198 10-15-ton MG 3.0 3.0 12.0 4.0 36.0 12.0 360 199 Sawmill, portable MG 2.0 2.0 10.0 20.0 600 200 Saw, tilting table MG .5 .5 5.0 2.5 75 201 Scrapers, mtd. D 4.0 4.0 14.0 6.0 56.0 24.0 720 202 Shovel, crawler mtd. 203 3/8 yd. MG 2.0 2.0 15.0 g.0 30.0 16.0 48 204 1/2 yd - 3/4 yd. MG 2.5 2.5 15.0 g.0 37.5 20.0 60 205 1 yd. - 2 yd. D 3.0 3.0 15.0 g.0 45.0 24.0 72
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FuelEst Gals Per Hour Est Hrs Per Day Est Gals Per Day Est Gals 30-Days Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Combat Garrison Miscellaneous (Cont'd): 206 Sprayer, paint, portable MG .25 4.0 1.0 30 207 Sweeper, rotary MG 3.0 5.0 15.0 450 208 Tournapull D 5.0 5.0 10.0 4.0 50.0 20.0 600 209 Water heater WG 4.0 120 210 Water purification unit, portable, 15 GPM WG .5 .5 24.0 24.0 12.0 12.0 360 211 Liaison Planes 73 Octane AG 20.0 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236
AVERAGE ROUNDS AMMUNITION EXPENDITURE PER WEAPON PER DAY OF OPERATION
Weapon CinCPOA
Unit
of
Fire7thInfDiv
Marshall
Islands
(5 days)165th
RCT
Makin
Island
(3 days)2d Marine
Division
Tarawa
(3 days)7thInfDiv
Attu1stMarDiv
Cape
Gloucester
(26 days)Carbine, Cal. .30 45 g36 55 45 6 16 Rifle, Cal. .30 100 73 87 43 '03-11
M1-552 BAR, Cal. .30 500 325 521 215 23 --- BMG, Cal. .30 1500 1162 1154 1187 1008 923 Pistol, Cal. .45 14 Negligible Negligible Negligible --- --- SMG, Cal. .45 200 121 55 Negligible 138 --- MG, Cal. .50 600 420 139 400 122 173 60MM Mortar
( HE
( Illuminating100
97%
3%67
96%
4%61
100%
0%49
100%
0%19
--
--19
--
--81MM Mortar
( HE Light
( HE Heavy
( WP Smoke100
70%
20%
10%75
54%
28%
18%64
27%
73%
0%89
0%
94%
6%26
--
--
--38
--
--
--37MM Gun
AT or Tank
( AP
( HE
( Cannister100
85%
10%
5%49
23%
64%
13%39
--
--
--20
--
--
--21
--
--
--19
--
--
--37MM Gun AA
( AP
( HE270
10%
90%--- 457
--
----- --- --- 75MM Gun, SP or Tank
( AP
( HE
( WP100
50%
40%
10%29
42%
55%
5%43
50%
30%
20%425
--
100%
----- <5
--
--
--75MM HOW Field & Pack
( HE w/M48 Fuze
( HE w/M54 Fuze
( HE -- AT
( WP300
150
105
15
30151
47%
37%
7%
9%216
69%
30%
0%
1%--- 82
--
--
--
--59
--
--
--
--
AVERAGE ROUNDS AMMUNITION EXPENDITURE PER WEAPON PER DAY OF OPERATION -- (Cont'd) * The CINCPOA UNIT OF FIRE has a different U/F for the 105MM How Fields than the 105MM SP, but because these were reported together they are also listed together on this comparison.
Weapon CinCPOA
Unit
of
Fire7thInfDiv
Marshall
Islands
(5 days)165th
RCT
Makin
Island
(3 days)2d Marine
Division
Tarawa
(3 days)7thInfDiv
Attu1stMarDiv
Cape
Gloucester
(26 days)105MM Howitzer Field & SP
( HE AT
( HE w/M48 Fuze
( HE w/M48 Fuze
( WP Smoke305
0%
45%
42%
13%239
0%
---
---
---0 69
---
---
---
---3
---
---
---
---Howitzer, 155mm Field M1
( HE w/MM47 or 51
( HE w/M55 or 67
( WP150
70%
20%
10%107
36%
64%
0%--- --- --- 10
---
---
---Gun, 3" AT, Wheeled & SP
( AP
( HE50
37.5
12.537
32
5--- --- --- --- Launcher, 2.36" Rocket, AT (Bazooka) 6
Rockets1 2 --- --- --- Pistol, Pyrotechnic or Very 10
Ass'td4 --- Negligible 2 --- Launcher Rifle Grenades, AT 2
M9A1
Grenades2 Negligible 10 --- ---
SPECIFICATIONS ESTABLISHED FOR LOADING SLED
- Weight. The cargo sled was designed to handle a minimum load of 3,000 pounds. However, it was found that the sled could be handled better with a lighter load and 2,000 pounds was adopted as the most desirable weight. In loading sleds, with more than one type of material making up the load, i is important that the weight distribution be as symmetrical as possible to facilitate handling.
- Heights of load. From the Transport Quartermaster's point of view, all the sleds should have the same height so that the cargo in the ships holds can be floored over when necessary. Because of the variety of materials palletized, this was not possible without using large amounts of dunnage and wasting shipping space. However, it was specified that the loaded sled should not exceed 40 inches from the bottom of the runner to the top of the load. This permitted the load itself to be 32 inches in height. It was desirable to limit the height of the loaded sled also from a stability standpoint. A lower center of gravity decreases the tendency of the sled to tip over while it is being lifted or towed.
- Arrangement. Is some cases it was requested that certain combinations of supplies and equipment be secured on a single sled. This involved the arranging of the various sized boxes and articles so that a stable, secure load was obtained. This was accomplished by using the rigid materials to be loaded on a particular sled to make up the four corners and using any soft or non-rigid materials in the center. The load should be solid, square, and level on top so that the sleds can be stacked and, whenever necessary, dunnage should be used to accomplish this.
CARGO SLED
"Runner Type Pallet."
CARGO SLED
"Runner Type Pallet."
Palletized Matériel Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/SledVolume
Cu. Ft.Cubic Tons Load Load/Sled Signal
SuppliesDR4, reels W-100 18 reels/sled
(1/2 mi./reel)
9 miles/sled1,440 1,665 30.0" 60 1.50 DR4, reels W-130 18 reels/sled
(2 mi./reel)
36 mi./sled1,530 1,755 30.0" 60 1.50 DR5, reels W-110 8 reels/sled
(1 mi./reel)
8 mi./sled1,336 1,561 27.0" 54 1.35 DR8, 6 reels/box W-130 14 boxes/sled
(11/2 mi./box)
21 mi./sled1,092 1,317 37.5" 75 1.88 Ordnance
Supplies.30 cal. Ball, 8-rd. clips, boxes 20 boxes/sled
(1,344 rds./box)
26,880 rds./sled2,260 2,485 23.5" 47 1.18 .30 cal. Ball, 5-rd. clips, boxes 20 boxes/sled
(1,500 rds./box)
30,000 rds./sled2,280 2,505 23.5" 47 1.18 .30 cal. A.P. 20 boxes/sled
(1,500 rds./box)
30,000 rds./sled2,240 2,465 23.5" 47 1.18 .30 cal. M.G. 20 boxes/sled
(1,250 rds./box)
25,000 rds./sled1,860 2,085 23.5" 47 1.18
Palletized Matériel (Cont'd) Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/SledVolume
Cu. Ft.Cubic Tons Load Load/Sled Ordnance
Supplies
(Cont'd).50 cal. M.G., 9-1 or 2-1, boxes 20 boxes/sled
(250 rds./box)
5,000 rds./sled1,960 2,185 23.5" 47 1.18 .50 cal. M.G., 2 A.P., 2 Incend., 1 Tracer, boxed 20 boxes/sled
(250 rds./box)
5,000 rds./sled2,040 2,265 23.5" 47 1.18 .30 cal. M.G., 250-rd. web belts, 4-1, 4 tins/crate 32 crates/sled
250 rds./tin,
1,000 rds./crate)
32,000 rds./sled2,464 2,689 24.0" 48 1.20 .30 cal. Carbine, boxes 24 boxes/sled
(3,450 rds./box)
82,800 rds./sled2,640 2,865 21.0" 42 1.05 .45 cal. Ball, boxes 27 boxes/sled
(2,000 rds./box)
54,000 rds./sled2,997 3,222 21.0" 42 1.05 60-mm. Mortar, cloverleafs, in crates 14 crates/sled
(18 rds./cloverleaf)
252 rds./sled1,456 1,681 40.0" 80 2.00 81-mm. Mortar, light, uncrated cloverleaf 30 cloverleafs/sled
(3 rds./cloverleaf)
90 rds./sled1,830 2,055 37.0" 74 1.85
Palletized Matériel (Cont'd) Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/SledVolume
Cu. Ft.Cubic Tons Load Load/Sled Ordnance
Supplies
(Cont'd)81-mm. Mortar, heavy crated cloverleafs 30 cloverleafs/sled
(3 rds./cloverleaf)
90 rds./sled1,830 2,055 37.0" 74 1.85 75-mm. Howitzer, crated cloverleafs 30 cloverleafs/sled
(3 rds./cloverleaf)
90 rds./sled2,400 2,625 38.0" 76 1.90 75-mm. Gun, H.E. crated cloverleafs 30 cloverleafs/sled
(3 rds. cloverleaf)
90 rds./sled2,460 2,685 38.0" 76 1.90 4.2 in. Mortar, chemical, boxes 28 boxes/sled
(2 rds./box)
56 rds./sled1,848 2,073 21.0" 42 1.05 75-mm. Gun, A.P., 3 cloverleafs, crate 8 crates/sled
(9 rds./crate)
72 rds./sled1,864 2,089 27.5" 55 1.38 37-mm., boxes 24 boxes/sled
(20 rds./box)
480 rds./sled2,328 2,553 37.0" 74 1.85 40-mm. AA, boxes 16 boxes/sled
(24 rds./box)
384 rds./sled2,576 2,801 35.0" 70 1.75
Palletized Matériel (Cont'd) Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/SledVolume
Cu. Ft.Cubic Tons Load Load/Sled Ordnance
Supplies
(Cont'd)90-mm. AA boxes 10 boxes/sled
(4 rds./box)
40 rds./sled2,375 2,600 34.0" 68 1.70 105-mm. Howitzer crated cloverleafs 16 cloverleaf/sled
(3 rds./cloverleaf)
48 rds./sled2,752 2,977 32.0" 64 1.60 155-mm. Howitzer, Powder, crates 18 crates/sled
(2 charges/crate)
36 charges/sled774 999 38.5" 77 1.93 155-mm. Howitzer Fuses and Primers, boxes 12 boxes/sled
(25 fuses/box)
300 fuses
Fuses
6 boxes/sled
(50 primers/box)
300 primers/sled
Primers975 1,200 17.0" 34 0.85 3-in. Gun, boxes 12 boxes/sled
(4 rds./box)
48 rds./sled1,896 2,121 31.5" 63 1.58 Grenade, Rifle Impact, T-2, boxes 56 boxes/sled
(10 grenades/box)
560 grenades/sled1,792 2,017 34.5" 69 1.73 Grenade, A.T., M9A1, boxes 39 boxes/sled
(10 grenades/box)
390 grenades/sled1,209 1,434 28.5" 57 1.43
Palletized Matériel (Cont'd) Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/SledVolume
Cu. Ft.Cubic Tons Load Load/Sled Ordnance
Supplies
(Cont'd)Signals, Ground and Air, boxes Air--144 signals/box
4 boxes ea.
Red,Green,Yellow/sled
Ground--50 signals/box
1 box ea.
M-17,M-18,M-19,M-20,
M-21,M-22/sled1,270 1,495 36.0" 72 1.80 Signals, Ground, boxes 50 signals/box
2 boxes ea.
M-17,M-18,M-19,M-20,
M-21,M-22/sled781 1,006 20.5" 41 1.03 Quartermaster "K" Rations, cases 36 cases/sled
(12 rations/case)
432 rations/sled1,476 1,701 33.0" 66 1.65 "C" Rations, cases 33 cases/sled
(8 rations/case)
264 rations/sled1,254 1,479 32.0" 64 1.60 Gasoline, 5-gal. cans 35 cans/sled
95 gal./can)
175 gal./sled1,418 1,643 28.5" 57 1.43 Engineer
SuppliesBarbed Wire, reels 16 reels/sled
(420 yds./reel)
6,720 yds./sled1,680 1,905 28.0" 56 1.40 Angle Iron Pickets, bundles 25 bundles/sled
(5 pickets/bundle)
125 pickets/sled1,250 1,475 15.5" 31 0.78
Palletized Matériel (Cont'd) Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/SledVolume
Cu. Ft.Cubic Tons Load Load/Sled Engineer
Supplies
(Cont'd)Standard Explosive Sled No. 1 30 ea. Shaped charges
4,000 ft. Primacord
500 ft. Time Fuse905 1,130 26.5" 53 1.33 Standard Explosive Sled No. 2 80 ea. Bangalore Torpedoes
5 ea. Cratering Charges (40 lb.)
1,000 ft. Primacord
500 ft. Time Fuse
40 ea. Fuse Lighters2,280 2,305 29.0" 58 1.45 Standard Explosive Sled No. 3 32 cases (100 1/2 lb. clocks) TNT,
1,000 ft. Primacord
800 ft. Time Fuse,
40 ea. Fuse Lighters/sled2,270 2,495 30.0" 60 1.50 Standard Explosive Sled No. 4 33 ea. Cratering charges (40-lb),
1,000 ft. Primacord
500 ft. Time Fuse,
40 ea.Fuse Lighters/sled1,830 2,055 33.0" 66 1.65 60 ft. Suction Hose,
200 ft. Discharge Hose,
3 ea. Booster Pumps,
1 box fittings
1 box Tools and
Miscellaneous Supplies1,254 1,479 40.0" 80 2.00
Palletized Matériel (Cont'd) Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/SledVolume
Cu. Ft.Cubic Tons Load Load/Sled Engineer
Supplies
(Cont'd)Water Purification Unit Sled No. 2 1 ea. Canvas Tank and cover,
2 boxes Staves (20 ea.),
200 lbs. Alum,
100 lbs. Soda Ash1,200 1,425 35.0" 70 1.75 Water Purification Unit Sled No. 3 1 ea. Canvas Tank
1 ea. Chlorinator
1 ea. Filter1,300 1,525 36.0" 72 1.80
Palletized Matériel (Cont'd) Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/SledVolume
Cu. Ft.Cubic Tons Load Load/Sled Engineer
Supplies
(Cont'd)Standard Explosive Sled No. 1 30 ea. Shaped charges
4,000 ft. Primacord
500 ft. Time Fuse905 1,130 26.5" 53 1.33 Standard Explosive Sled No. 2 80 ea. Bangalore Torpedoes,
5 ea. Cratering Charges (40 lb.)
1,000 ft. Primacord,
500 ft. Time Fuse,
40 ea Fuse Lighters2,280 2,305 29.0" 58 1.45 Standard Explosive Sled No. 3 32 cases (100 1/2 lb. blocks) TNT,
1,000 ft. Primacord
800 ft. Time Fuse,
40 ea. Fuse Lighters/sled2,270 2,495 30.0" 60 1.50 Standard Explosive Sled No. 4 33 ea. Cratering charges (40-lb),
1,000 ft. Primacord
500 ft. Time Fuse,
40 ea. Fuse Lighters/sled1,830 2,055 33.0" 66 1.65 Water Purification Unit Sled No. 1 60 ft. Suction Hose,
200 ft. Discharge Hose,
3 ea. Booster Pumps,
1 box fittings
1 box Tools and
Miscellaneous Supplies1,254 1,479 40.0" 80 2.00
Palletized Matériel (Cont'd) Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/SledVolume
Cu. Ft.Cubic Tons Load Load/Sled Engineer
Supplies
(Cont'd)Water Purification Sled No. 2 1 ea. Canvas Tank and cover,
2 boxes Staves (20 ea.),
200 lbs. Alum,
100 lbs. Soda Ash1,200 1,425 35.0" 70 1.75 Water Purification Unit Sled No. 3 1 ea. Canvas Tank
1 ea. Chlorinator
1 ea. Filter1,300 1,525 36.0" 72 1.80
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