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


Weights and Dimensional Data

REFERENCE: ATF #9, Cir Dated 28 May and 21 June 43; also 7th Inf Data Sheet, dated 4 Mar 43 & TM 9-2800

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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        

Capacities

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.

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:

  1. Tarpaulin bows have been removed in case of cargo trucks.

  2. Capacity of Athey Trailers figured to include to top of gates only.

  3. Amphibious 21/2-ton truck and amphibious Tractor capacities are figured to top of gunwale.

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Water Proofing of Vehicles

Introduction

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.

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.

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Methods of Water-Conditioning Vehicles

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. 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

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      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.

    1. 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.

    2. GENERATOR: The generator is water-conditioned in the same manner as the starting motor.

    3. 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.

    4. ELECTRIC HORN: Wrap in oil cloth and bind with copper wire.

  1. POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS:

    1. TRANSMISSION, DIFFERENTIALS, AND TRANSFER CASE: All vents or breather-holes must be sealed with waterproof putty.

    2. FRONT AND REAR AXLES: Same as above.

    3. 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.

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  1. MISCELLANEOUS:

    1. 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.

    2. FAN BELT: The fan belt is removed to prevent the fan from throwing water on the motor.

    3. CRANKCASE BREATHER: The breather may be sealed by means of a wooden plug, or putty.

    4. OIL LEVEL BAYONET GUAGE: Remove oil bayonet guage and place in the tool box. Then plug the hole with a wooden plug.

    5. MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER: Stop up the hole or holes in the master brake cylinder filler cap with putty.

    6. FUEL PUMP: Stop up the hole or holes in the base of the fuel pump with putty.

    7. 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.

    8. 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.

    9. The undercarriage and fenders may be coated with oil to prevent future rusting.

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    1. All chipped paint areas should be painted to prevent formation of rust and scale.

    2. 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

  1. 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.

    1. BEFORE LANDING:

      1. Drivers should first be instructed how to handle their vehicles between the landing craft and the beach. The following instructions should be given:

        1. While vehicles are being driven through the water, the use of clutch and brakes should be avoided and the choke SHOULT NOT BE USED.

        2. 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

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          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.

        1. 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.

    1. WHILE LANDING:

      1. 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.

      2. 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.

    2. AFTER LANDING:

      1. 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.

        1. 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.

        2. 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".

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  1. The following steps should be taken from thirty (30) to sixty (60) minutes after landing:

    1. 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.

    2. Remove the seals from the vent holes in the battery filler caps.

  2. At the first available opportunity within the next twenty-four (24) hours, the following should be done:

    1. Clear all remaining vent holes -- transmission, transfer case, differentials, axles, etc.

    2. As soon as possible, check the following: water in crankcase, transmission, differentials and axles, and check battery to see if salt water has penetrated.

    3. 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.

  3. 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.

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  1. Preserve as much of the water-conditioning material as possible for future use.

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. Necessary materials for waterproofing vehicles are contained in Kits, Waterproofing, WV-6, Universal Type.

  2. 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.

  3. Technical advice and assistance in preparing all Task Force vehicles will be furnished by Motor Transport Officers.

Summary

  1. Care must be taken in all steps of water-conditioning.

  2. Drivers must be thoroughly instructed, both in driving through water and sand, and in servicing their individual vehicles.

  3. Vehicles must be carefully serviced once ashore, and given a 6,000 mile inspection as soon as possible.

  4. Patience, care, and practice are required to prepare vehicles successfully for amphibious operations.

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Waterproofing of Vehicles for Deep Water Fording

Section I
Tanks and Tank-Like Vehicles

  1. Composition of Kits:

    1. 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

    2. 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

    3. 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

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    1. MT-S kit, fording, medium tank stack.

      Item Description Quantity
      Stack, D90216 Plain carbon steel 2

    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

    3. 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

    4. 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

    5. 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

    6. 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

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    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

    2. 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

  1. Vehicle Kit Requirements.

    1. 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

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Section II
Wheeled and Half-Track Vehicles

  1. Composition of Kits:

    1. 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 kits
      Paint 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

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    1. 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

    2. 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

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      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

  1. Vehicle Kit Requirements:

    1. The WV-6 Kit contains all necessary materials to waterproof any vehicle of 1/4-ton to and including 21/2-ton capacity.

    2. The WV-7 Kit has all materials to waterproof those vehicles from 4-ton to 10-ton capacity.

    3. 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.

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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

  1. Tractor Kit Requirements:

    1. 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.

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Waterproofing of Weapons for Deep Water Fording
Section I
Small Arms

  1. 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.

  2. Materials:

    1. 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.

  3. Waterproofing Instructions:

    1. Before operations are started, the weapon should be properly lubricated, placed in the waterproof cover, and securely tied.

    2. 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.

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    1. 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.

    2. For any other type of small arms material not covered by these specific instructions, medium preservative lubricating oil (landing operations) should be used.

    3. 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.

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Waterproofing of Weapons for Deep Water Fording
Section II
Artillery

  1. 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.

    1. Service Prior To Waterproofing:

      1. Clean gun (or howitzer) and carriage thoroughly.

      2. 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.

      3. 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.

      4. Tighten bolts and nuts in all covers or openings such as oil gears transmission cases, electrical fixture boxes, etc.

      5. Remove all oil and grease from points to which waterproofing compound or materials are to be applied.

      6. Put matériel in traveling position.

    2. 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.

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        Item Substitute Specification Source
          1. Cotton, oiled
        2. Vinylite
          British 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. Rope
          Ord.
        Oil, lubricating, preservative, medium   AXS-674 Ord.
        Grease, O.D., No. 0   AXS-781 Ord.

      1. Use of Materials:

        1. 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.

        2. Cover, protective, individual (gas cape), is cut to proper size for covering on-carriage sighting equipment as specified in detailed instructions.

        3. Cement (Bostik), is used to seal waterproof sheets and cement them to metal surfaces.

        4. Oil, lubricating, preservative, medium, is used for lubricating breech mechanisms and gun bores.

        5. 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.

        6. 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.

        7. 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.

        8. Make doubly sure that all electrical equipment is perfectly sealed as instructed.

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        1. 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.

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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
Specification
NSD Stock
No. Pearl
Units 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

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BASIC CHART FOR COMPUTING CLASS III REQUIREMENTS

  1. Symbols.

    1. Symbols used in column of Chart.

      KG
      AG
      WG
      MoGas
      AvGas
      White Gas
        D
      K
      Diesel Fuel
      Kerosene

  2. Luboil.

    1. 3% of total gallons of AvGas and MoGas.
    2. 3.5% of total gallons of Diesel fuel.
    3. Luboil to be supplied in the following percentages.

      1. 5% SAE 10 9110
      2. 70% SAE 30 9250
      3. 25% SAE 50 9500

  3. AvLube.

    1. 4% of total gallons of AvGas.

  4. GearLube, SAE 90.

    1. 4% of total gallons of AvGas and MoGas.
    2. 4% of total gallons of Diesel fuel.

  5. Kerosene.

    1. .5% of total gallons of MoGas and Diesel fuel.

  6. White Gasoline.

    1. 2.5 Gal. per man per month, provided number of using units not available.
    2. Number of units known use amounts shown in Chart.

  7. Hydraulic Brake Fluid (HB).

    1. .5 Gal. per each 1000 gallons of AvGas, MoGas and Diesel fuel.

  8. 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

  9. Note.

    1. Amphibious trucks will require 2 times the quantity of GP #1 grease and wheel bearing HD grease as required for standard vehicles.

    2. Radial engines, transmissions and differentials in LVT's require SAE 50 luboil.

    3. Figures arrived at in paragraphs 4 and 8 in determining percentages of gearlube and greases are in pounds -- not gallons.

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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
Fuel
Est 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

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BASIC CHART FOR COMPUTING CLASS III SUPPLIES
MARINE COMBAT AND GARRISON FORCES

(Continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Item Type
Fuel
Est 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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MARINE COMBAT AND GARRISON FORCES

(Continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Item Type
Fuel
Est 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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(Continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Item Type
Fuel
Est 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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Item Type
Fuel
Est 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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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Item Type
Fuel
Est 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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Item Type
Fuel
Est 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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Item Type
Fuel
Est 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                    

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AVERAGE ROUNDS AMMUNITION EXPENDITURE PER WEAPON PER DAY OF OPERATION

Weapon CinCPOA
Unit
of
Fire
7thInfDiv
Marshall
Islands
(5 days)
165th
RCT
Makin
Island
(3 days)
2d Marine
Division
Tarawa
(3 days)
7thInfDiv
Attu
1stMarDiv
Cape
Gloucester
(26 days)
Carbine, Cal. .30 45 g36 55 45 6 16
Rifle, Cal. .30 100 73 87 43 '03-11
M1-5
52
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
      ( Illuminating
100
97%
3%
67
96%
4%
61
100%
0%
49
100%
0%
19
--
--
19
--
--
81MM Mortar
      ( HE Light
      ( HE Heavy
      ( WP Smoke
100
70%
20%
10%
75
54%
28%
18%
64
27%
73%
0%
89
0%
94%
6%
26
--
--
--
38
--
--
--
37MM Gun
AT or Tank
      ( AP
      ( HE
      ( Cannister
100
85%
10%
5%
49
23%
64%
13%
39
--
--
--
20
--
--
--
21
--
--
--
19
--
--
--
37MM Gun AA
      ( AP
      ( HE
270
10%
90%
--- 457
--
--
--- --- ---
75MM Gun, SP or Tank
      ( AP
      ( HE
      ( WP
100
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
      ( WP
300
150
105
15
30
151
47%
37%
7%
9%
216
69%
30%
0%
1%
--- 82
--
--
--
--
59
--
--
--
--

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AVERAGE ROUNDS AMMUNITION EXPENDITURE PER WEAPON PER DAY OF OPERATION -- (Cont'd)

Weapon CinCPOA
Unit
of
Fire
7thInfDiv
Marshall
Islands
(5 days)
165th
RCT
Makin
Island
(3 days)
2d Marine
Division
Tarawa
(3 days)
7thInfDiv
Attu
1stMarDiv
Cape
Gloucester
(26 days)
105MM Howitzer Field & SP
      ( HE AT
      ( HE w/M48 Fuze
      ( HE w/M48 Fuze
      ( WP Smoke
305
0%
45%
42%
13%
239
0%
---
---
---
0 69
---
---
---
---
3
---
---
---
---
Howitzer, 155mm Field M1
      ( HE w/MM47 or 51
      ( HE w/M55 or 67
      ( WP
150
70%
20%
10%
107
36%
64%
0%
--- --- --- 10
---
---
---
Gun, 3" AT, Wheeled & SP
      ( AP
      ( HE
50
37.5
12.5
37
32
5
--- --- --- ---
Launcher, 2.36" Rocket, AT (Bazooka) 6
Rockets
1 2 --- --- ---
Pistol, Pyrotechnic or Very 10
Ass'td
4 --- Negligible 2 ---
Launcher Rifle Grenades, AT 2
M9A1
Grenades
2 Negligible 10 --- ---

* 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS ESTABLISHED FOR LOADING SLED

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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CARGO SLED
"Runner Type Pallet."

Palletizing Cargo Sled Runner Type Pallet

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CARGO SLED
"Runner Type Pallet."

Palletizing Cargo Sled Runner Type Pallet

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Palletized Matériel
  Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/Sled
Volume
Cu. Ft.
Cubic Tons
Load Load/Sled
Signal
Supplies
DR4, reels W-100 18 reels/sled
(1/2 mi./reel)
9 miles/sled
1,440 1,665 30.0" 60 1.50
DR4, reels W-130 18 reels/sled
(2 mi./reel)
36 mi./sled
1,530 1,755 30.0" 60 1.50
DR5, reels W-110 8 reels/sled
(1 mi./reel)
8 mi./sled
1,336 1,561 27.0" 54 1.35
DR8, 6 reels/box W-130 14 boxes/sled
(11/2 mi./box)
21 mi./sled
1,092 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./sled
2,260 2,485 23.5" 47 1.18
.30 cal. Ball, 5-rd. clips, boxes 20 boxes/sled
(1,500 rds./box)
30,000 rds./sled
2,280 2,505 23.5" 47 1.18
.30 cal. A.P. 20 boxes/sled
(1,500 rds./box)
30,000 rds./sled
2,240 2,465 23.5" 47 1.18
.30 cal. M.G. 20 boxes/sled
(1,250 rds./box)
25,000 rds./sled
1,860 2,085 23.5" 47 1.18

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Palletized Matériel (Cont'd)
  Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/Sled
Volume
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./sled
1,960 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./sled
2,040 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./sled
2,464 2,689 24.0" 48 1.20
.30 cal. Carbine, boxes 24 boxes/sled
(3,450 rds./box)
82,800 rds./sled
2,640 2,865 21.0" 42 1.05
.45 cal. Ball, boxes 27 boxes/sled
(2,000 rds./box)
54,000 rds./sled
2,997 3,222 21.0" 42 1.05
60-mm. Mortar, cloverleafs, in crates 14 crates/sled
(18 rds./cloverleaf)
252 rds./sled
1,456 1,681 40.0" 80 2.00
81-mm. Mortar, light, uncrated cloverleaf 30 cloverleafs/sled
(3 rds./cloverleaf)
90 rds./sled
1,830 2,055 37.0" 74 1.85

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Palletized Matériel (Cont'd)
  Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/Sled
Volume
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./sled
1,830 2,055 37.0" 74 1.85
75-mm. Howitzer, crated cloverleafs 30 cloverleafs/sled
(3 rds./cloverleaf)
90 rds./sled
2,400 2,625 38.0" 76 1.90
75-mm. Gun, H.E. crated cloverleafs 30 cloverleafs/sled
(3 rds. cloverleaf)
90 rds./sled
2,460 2,685 38.0" 76 1.90
4.2 in. Mortar, chemical, boxes 28 boxes/sled
(2 rds./box)
56 rds./sled
1,848 2,073 21.0" 42 1.05
75-mm. Gun, A.P., 3 cloverleafs, crate 8 crates/sled
(9 rds./crate)
72 rds./sled
1,864 2,089 27.5" 55 1.38
37-mm., boxes 24 boxes/sled
(20 rds./box)
480 rds./sled
2,328 2,553 37.0" 74 1.85
40-mm. AA, boxes 16 boxes/sled
(24 rds./box)
384 rds./sled
2,576 2,801 35.0" 70 1.75

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Palletized Matériel (Cont'd)
  Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/Sled
Volume
Cu. Ft.
Cubic Tons
Load Load/Sled
Ordnance
Supplies
(Cont'd)
90-mm. AA boxes 10 boxes/sled
(4 rds./box)
40 rds./sled
2,375 2,600 34.0" 68 1.70
105-mm. Howitzer crated cloverleafs 16 cloverleaf/sled
(3 rds./cloverleaf)
48 rds./sled
2,752 2,977 32.0" 64 1.60
155-mm. Howitzer, Powder, crates 18 crates/sled
(2 charges/crate)
36 charges/sled
774 999 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
Primers
975 1,200 17.0" 34 0.85
3-in. Gun, boxes 12 boxes/sled
(4 rds./box)
48 rds./sled
1,896 2,121 31.5" 63 1.58
Grenade, Rifle Impact, T-2, boxes 56 boxes/sled
(10 grenades/box)
560 grenades/sled
1,792 2,017 34.5" 69 1.73
Grenade, A.T., M9A1, boxes 39 boxes/sled
(10 grenades/box)
390 grenades/sled
1,209 1,434 28.5" 57 1.43

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Palletized Matériel (Cont'd)
  Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/Sled
Volume
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/sled
1,270 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/sled
781 1,006 20.5" 41 1.03
Quartermaster "K" Rations, cases 36 cases/sled
(12 rations/case)
432 rations/sled
1,476 1,701 33.0" 66 1.65
"C" Rations, cases 33 cases/sled
(8 rations/case)
264 rations/sled
1,254 1,479 32.0" 64 1.60
Gasoline, 5-gal. cans 35 cans/sled
95 gal./can)
175 gal./sled
1,418 1,643 28.5" 57 1.43
Engineer
Supplies
Barbed Wire, reels 16 reels/sled
(420 yds./reel)
6,720 yds./sled
1,680 1,905 28.0" 56 1.40
Angle Iron Pickets, bundles 25 bundles/sled
(5 pickets/bundle)
125 pickets/sled
1,250 1,475 15.5" 31 0.78

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Palletized Matériel (Cont'd)
  Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/Sled
Volume
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 Fuse
905 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 Lighters
2,280 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/sled
2,270 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/sled
1,830 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 Supplies
1,254 1,479 40.0" 80 2.00

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Palletized Matériel (Cont'd)
  Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/Sled
Volume
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 Ash
1,200 1,425 35.0" 70 1.75
Water Purification Unit Sled No. 3 1 ea. Canvas Tank
1 ea. Chlorinator
1 ea. Filter
1,300 1,525 36.0" 72 1.80

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Palletized Matériel (Cont'd)
  Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/Sled
Volume
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 Fuse
905 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 Lighters
2,280 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/sled
2,270 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/sled
1,830 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 Supplies
1,254 1,479 40.0" 80 2.00

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Palletized Matériel (Cont'd)
  Article Amount Weight (Lbs.) Height of
Load/Sled
Volume
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 Ash
1,200 1,425 35.0" 70 1.75
Water Purification Unit Sled No. 3 1 ea. Canvas Tank
1 ea. Chlorinator
1 ea. Filter
1,300 1,525 36.0" 72 1.80

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