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 (TENTATIVE) 
 
 FOR 
 
 MOTOR TRUCK TRANSPORTATION 
 QUARTERMASTER CORPS 
 U. S. ARMY 
 
 V 
 
 1917 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1917 
 
REGULATIONS 
 
 (TENTATIVE) 
 
 FOR 
 
 MOTOR TRUCK TRANSPORTATION 
 QUARTERMASTER CORPS 
 U. S. ARMY 
 
 1917 
 
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 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1917 
 

 0. of D. 
 
 JAN i\ 1918 
 

 REGULATIONS FOR MOTOR TRUCK TRANS- 
 PORTATION. 
 
 War Department, 
 Office of the Quartermaster General, 
 
 Washington, October 26, 1917. 
 The following regulations for the operation of motor transporta- 
 tion are published for the information and guidance of all con- 
 cerned operating or connected with motor transportation controlled 
 by the Quartermaster Corps. These regulations are based on data 
 collected from experience gained principally in the Southern Depart- 
 ment as developed by maneuvers, tests, and expeditions, and are 
 intended to indicate a uniform method of organizing and operating 
 truck companies and handling of motor transportation in general. 
 It is expected that the same will be amended as conditions warrant, 
 on recommendations properly presented, ultimately to be replaced 
 by more thoroughly prepared compilations. 
 
 Henry D. Sharpe, 
 
 Quartermaster General. 
 
 (3) 
 
COMPOSITION OF A MOTOR TRUCK COMPANY. 
 
 PERSONNEL. 
 
 Commissioned officers : 
 1 lieutenant — 
 
 Company commander. 
 Enlisted men, Quartermaster Corps: 
 
 1 sergeant, first class— 
 
 Truckmaster. 
 G sergeants — 
 
 3 assistant truckmasters. 
 1 mechanic. 
 1 clerk. 
 
 1 mess and property sergeant. 
 32 corporals. 
 
 Chauffeurs. 
 
 2 cooks. 
 
 12 privates, first class — 
 
 2 assistant mechanics. 
 1 messenger. 
 
 9 assistant chauffeurs. 
 23 privates — 
 
 Assistant chauffeurs. 
 
 7G total enlisted. 
 Note. — All of the personnel of a motor truck company, excepting the cooks, 
 should be properly qualified chauffeurs. 
 Vehicle equipment of a motor truck company : 
 
 1 motor car (roadster for company commander). 
 
 1 truck, repair (light, used by truckmaster). 
 
 27 trucks, cargo. ) 
 
 1 truck (baggage, ration, spare parts). V11 tbe same cnpaclt5 '' 1J or 3 ton * 
 
 2 trucks (gasoline supply). as ma * be *»*8m** 
 1 rolling kitchen, trailer type. 
 
 All trucks are normally equipped with war body, as it is desirable not to have 
 any special type body with a truck company equipment. The repair and kitchen 
 truck is an ordinary cargo truck, equipped with removable chests, benches, 
 and requirements for repair tools and parts and kitchen equipment. The gaso- 
 line supply trucks are ordinary cargo trucks, with a special equipment of metal 
 drums and pumps. The class "B" truck is equipped to carry 50 gasoline 
 drums, giving a capacity of 550 gallons. The class "A" truck carries 5 gasoline 
 drums, giving a capacity of 275 gallons. 
 
 The detailed list of articles forming the complete equipment of a truck com- 
 pany will be found under chapter pertaining to " Mechanical operation." 
 
 (5) 
 
Organization of Truck Company. 
 
 The truck company is normally organized into three sections of nine trucks, 
 each section under command of an assistant truckmaster. The service trucks 
 not forming an integral part of the cargo sections are usually kept under the 
 immediate orders of the truckmaster. When the company is not operating as a 
 train, or when gasoline-supply trucks are not needed, these trucks may be 
 assigned to cargo work, and in such case should be attached to sections. 
 
 The administration of a truck company is identical with that of a company, 
 troop, or battery. The company commander is responsible for the operation, 
 supply, and discipline of his command. He is assisted by the truckmaster, 
 whose duties are analogous to those of a first sergeant. The truckmaster is 
 the executive, and sees that all orders or instructions are properly carried out. 
 
 Each assistant truckmaster is responsible for the discipline of the men of 
 his section, and for the proper operation and up-keep of the equipment as- 
 signed thereto. All orders or instructions to various members of a section 
 should be given to the assistant truckmaster in charge thereof and he should 
 be held rigidly accountable for the condition and operation of his section. 
 
 The assistant mechanics are under the supervision of the mechanic, who 
 should be under the immediate supervision of the truckmaster. They perform 
 such mechanical work as the company commander may direct. 
 
 The mess sergeant has general charge of the mess, and the cooks are under 
 his supervision. He has control of all materials and supplies for the company, 
 and is accountable for their proper issue and use. He is assisted in care and 
 issues of property by one of the assistant chauffeurs, usually by assistant chauf- 
 feur of the light repair truck or cargo-truck clerk, etc. The company clerk 
 keeps all records of personnel, property, and operation, and performs such other 
 duties as the company commander may require. 
 
 RECORDS. 
 
 The records of a truck company pertain to personnel, property, and operation : 
 
 1. Personal records. — These are the same as those for a troop, battery, or 
 company. A list thereof is given below. These records are kept according to 
 instruction printed thereon. 
 
 2. Property Records. — Each company keeps its own account of property held 
 on memorandum receipt from supply-train property officer. The necessary rec- 
 ords for these property accounts are enumerated herewith. They are kept ac- 
 cording to instruction printed therewith. 
 
 3. Truck operation records. — These include reports of operation of truck 
 companies, cost reports, and reports of change or condition of motor material. 
 The various reports and method of keeping same are shown in Appendix A. 
 
 4. Miscellaneous records. — In addition to the above, the records and publica- 
 tions shown in Appendix A should be procured and kept by each truck company. 
 
 Records. 
 
 records of personnel. 
 
 1. A service record (Form No. 29, A. G. O.) will be prepared in the case of 
 each member of the company, whether enlisted or civilian. On this service 
 record will be entered all data necessary for a complete history of the man. 
 The same care will be exercised in keeping this record complete for civilian 
 employees as for enlisted men. 
 
2. Monthly returns (Forms Nos. 30, A. G. O., and 434, Q. M. C.).— For en- 
 listed companies. 
 
 3. Muster rolls (Form No. 61-61a, A. G. O.). — Instructions on the form to 
 be strictly complied with. For enlisted companies only. 
 
 4. Record of service (Form No. 174, Q. M. C). — For companies with civilian 
 personnel. 
 
 5. Records of court-martial (Form No. 594, A. G. O.). 
 
 6. Morning reports (Form No. 332, A. G. O.). 
 
 7. Sick reports (Form No. 339, A. G. O.). 
 
 8. Duty rosters (Form No. 342, A. G. O.). 
 
 9. Pay rolls (Form No. 36G-366a, W. D., Q. M. C.).— For enlisted companies. 
 (Form No. 334-334a, Q. M. C, will be used for civilian personnel.) Rolls to 
 be prepared in triplicate, one copy being retained for record. 
 
 10. Correspondence book (see List A). — To be supplemented by a document 
 file. To be kept as indicated by instructions contained therein. 
 
 RECORDS OF PROPERTT. 
 
 1. Property book. — Forms used in connection with property account; Forms 
 No. 200, 201, 203, 205. 208, and 210; also Reports of Survey Forms No. 196, 
 A. G. O. (List A) when they cover this class of property; instructions contained 
 on blank forms and in Circular 38, Q. M. G. O., 1913, revised (List B). 
 
 2. Individual property account. — A record of property in the personal pos- 
 session of the members of the organization will also be kept on proper form. 
 (This covers ordnance as well as quartermaster property.) Binders for Form 
 No. 200 and 501, Q. M. C, can be obtained on requisition Form No. 1G0 Q. M. C. 
 
 3. Clothing. — A record of clothing drawn and issued will be kept, Forms No. 
 165. 165b, and 180, Q. M. G, as well as the amounts charged to the men on 
 their descriptive lists. (Check against service method.) 
 
 4. Requisitions, shipping orders and waybills, etc. — A retained file of these 
 papers should be kept. 
 
 5. Ordnance returns. — Ordnance will be held on memorandum receipt from 
 train supply officer. 
 
 Funds. 
 
 1. Company council book (Form No. 452, Q. M. C). — A record of all receipts 
 and disbursements pertaining to the company, to be supported by vouchers in 
 accordance with printed instructions therewith. 
 
 RECORDS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. 
 
 1. A record will be kept in each company of all motor-driven vehicles as- 
 signed thereto (Model "a" following). This record will show the United 
 States number and serial number of each truck. In addition to this there will 
 be kept a record of each motor number, battery number, tire numbers, etc., 
 showing to which truck they are assigned. Changes will be made as they occur 
 so that this record will be complete and correct at all times. 
 
 2. Each driver will submit daily a report (Model "b" following), showing 
 the mileage, tons hauled, gasoline and oils used, etc. Books of these blank 
 reports will be furnished by the quartermaster. 
 
 3. A cost record will be kept for each vehicle (Model "c" following). This 
 can be done by using an ordinary blank book issued by the quartermaster, neces- 
 sary columns being ruled off. The cost of all repairs, the amount and cost of 
 all gasoline, oils, grease, etc., wages or pay of chauffeurs, number of days laid 
 
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 up for repairs, etc.; in fact, everything required to render an accurate and com- 
 prehensive report on Forms 41G and 417 Q. M. C (List B). This report will 
 be prepared in triplicate, at the end of each quarter, the original and one copy 
 being rendered to the department quartermaster, the other copy retained with 
 the company records. 
 
 Model " a." 
 
 consolidated motor record. 
 
 Truck company No. 
 
 U.S. 
 
 Maker's 
 No. 
 
 Name of 
 truck. 
 
 Model, 
 year. 
 
 Re- 
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 date. 
 
 Re- 
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 Condi- 
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 when 
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 Pre- 
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 scrvijc. 
 
 Tires. 
 
 Re- 
 
 No. 
 
 Make. 
 
 Type 
 
 Size. 
 
 marks. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Model " b." 
 driver's daily truck report. 
 
 Trip 
 No. 
 
 From— 
 
 Leave. 
 
 To— 
 
 Arrive 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Pounds. 
 
 Ton. 
 
 Ton- 
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 Supplies. 
 
 Gasoline 
 
 Oil, heavy 
 
 Oil, light 
 
 Oil 
 
 Grease, cup 
 
 Grease, transmission . 
 Grease 
 
 .gallons, 
 .quarts. 
 
 do... 
 
 ...do... 
 ...do... 
 ...do... 
 ...do... 
 
 On hand. 
 
 Received. 
 
 Total. 
 
 Used. 
 
 Balance. 
 
 Repairs required: 
 Remarks : 
 
 Driver, 
 
 I>aic 
 
 Truck No., 
 
 Company No., 
 
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Truck No. 
 
 Model " c." 
 
 COST RECORD. 
 
 
 Miles run. 
 
 
 
 Cost of operation. 
 
 Supplies used. 
 
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 Tlie following is estimated as a three (3) mouths' supply of blauk forms 
 lequired by a motor-truck company : 
 
 "A." — Supplied by the Adjutant GcncraVs Department. 
 
 Description. 
 
 Statement of ser ice (to accompany general or special court -martial charges 
 against enlisted men). 
 
 Certificate of disability for discharge (prepared only upon request of the surgeon). 
 
 Field return (a retained copy to be lept). 
 
 Service record. 
 
 Return of company (with model). This report is rendered the 1st day of each 
 month. 
 
 Inventory of effects of a deceased soldier. 
 
 Musler roll (in triplicate for motor-truck company, the original to he sent to The 
 Adjutant General of the Army, one copy sent through department quarter- 
 master to the Quartermaster General, the other copy retained as a perma- 
 nent record of the company). 
 
 Extra sheet to muster roll. 
 
 Furlough. 
 
 Descriptive list of deserter. 
 
 Report of survey. 
 
 Mornin? report (with model and instructions). 
 
 Daily sick report. 
 
 Duty roster (with model). 
 
 Requisition for books and blanks furnished by The Adjutant General's Depart- 
 ment. 
 
 Report of death and disposal of remains. 
 
 Furlough and transfer to Army Resen e. 
 
 Reservist 's descriptive card. 
 
 Reservist's quarterly report card. 
 
 Honorable discharge from the United States Army. (See A. R., 148, as to use of 
 blanks.) 
 
 Discharge from the United States Army. 
 
 Dishonorable discharge from the United States Army. 
 
 Report of furlough to reserve. 
 
 Charge sheet for co irt-marlial. Correspondence model. (See compilation of 
 general orders, bulletins, and circulars. Correspondence book to be supple- 
 mented by a correspondence document file, as indicated by instructions in the 
 booA.) 
 
 The foregoing are supplied through the division or department adjutant's 
 office, lteud carefully the instructions on each blank. 
 
 21S20— 17- 
 
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 "B." — Supplied by the Quartermaster Corps. 
 
 Quan- 
 tity 
 required. 
 
 Form No. 
 
 Description. 
 
 334, W.D. 
 334a, W.D. 
 
 366, W.D. 
 366a, W.D. 
 
 370, W.D. 
 8a,Q.M.C. 
 38 
 39 
 41 
 69 
 70 
 160 
 
 150 
 200 
 
 160a 
 165 
 
 12 
 
 165b 
 
 12 
 12 
 
 180 
 213 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 36 
 
 223 
 406 
 416 
 
 6 
 
 417 
 
 12 
 
 1 
 
 30 
 
 100 
 
 434 
 452 
 493 
 501 
 
 100 
 
 509 
 
 1 
 
 174 
 
 Pay roll (civilian employees), when needed. 
 
 Pay roll (civilian employees), extra sheet, when needed. 
 
 Pay roll (enlisted men). 
 
 Payroll (enlisted men), follow sheet. To be made in triplicate, the original and 
 one copy forwarded to the quartermaster paying troops, the other copy retained 
 as a record of the company. Data for roll obtained from descriptive lists. 
 
 Final statement (instructions shown on form). 
 
 Advice of soldiers' deposits. 
 
 Soldiers' allotment blank (book form). 
 
 Discontinuance soldiers' allotments. 
 
 Soldier's deposit book. 
 
 Model remarks for Army pay rolls (enlisted men). 
 
 Instructions for Army pay rolls (enlisted men). 
 
 Requisition. To be used as needed. Ordinarily all property is obtained on 
 request from train supply officer.or when truck company is detached all prop- 
 erty will be obtained on request from local supply officers, who will take truck 
 company commanders memorandum receipt. He will then invoice this prop- 
 erty to the train supply officer, attaching copy of memorandum receipt to 
 invoice. 
 
 Extra sheet to Form 160. 
 
 Individualclothing slip. Used by soldier in making request for clothing; instruc- 
 tions given on back of form. 
 
 Statement of clothing charged to enlisted men. Instructions given on back of 
 form. 
 
 Abstract of clothing drawn (or issued) on individual clothing slips. 
 
 Requisiton for clothing. Prepared in triplicate by the organization commander 
 and sent direct to the quartermaster who issues the clothing. 
 
 Ration returns (book). 
 
 Official telegram (book of 50). 
 
 Quarterly report of motor trucks on hand. (See Record of operation and main- 
 tenance.) 
 
 Quarterly report of automobiles on hand. (See Record of operation and main- 
 tenance.) 
 
 Return of enlisted men, Quartermaster Corps. (See also List "A".) 
 
 Company council book. (See Funds.) 
 
 Transfer of motor vehicle. 
 
 Individual personal equipment (receipt). Loose-leaf form of receipt signed by 
 the soldier for the individual arms and equipment issued him. 
 
 Delinquency record (enlisted men). Loose-leaf form for recording offenses of 
 enlisted men, their kind and punishment. 
 
 Record of service, civilian employes. Binders, for Forms 200 and 501, Q. M, C, 
 
 can be obtained on requisition (Form No. 160) when needed. 
 
 The local quartermaster or supply officer is ordinarily the source from which 
 these forms may be obtained, except Nos. 452 and 501 and binders, which are 
 furnished by the Quartermaster General. Read carefully the instructions on 
 each blank. 
 
 "O." — Supplied by the Ordnance Department. 
 
 Quantity, 
 required. 
 
 Form 
 No. 
 
 Description. 
 
 4 
 12 
 
 4 
 
 12 
 
 48 
 48 
 
 12 
 
 18-cover. 
 
 18 
 
 86 
 
 94 
 
 146 
 152 
 
 386 
 
 Ordnance return. 
 
 Additional sheets with blank headings. To be filled in according to classifica- 
 tion of stores received. 
 
 Statement of charges. To be posted as charges are entered and submitted 
 with return. 
 
 Monthly report of ordnance charges. To be forwarded with the rolls on which 
 charges are entered. 
 
 Transfer of ordnance supplies. 
 
 Transfer of ordnance supplies, under paragraph 1535, A. R., in possession of 
 enlisted men. 
 
 Requisition for ordnance stores. 
 
 Instructions as to the preparation of the foregoing are printed on the forms. 
 These should be carefully studied before making up. 
 
 All are furnished by the Chief of Ordnance, Washington, D. C, or by local 
 ordnance officer. 
 
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 MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 1. Army Regulations, furnished by the Adjutant General of the Army. 
 
 2. Copies of all general orders, bulletins, and circulars issued from the vari- 
 ous headquarters under which the company is serving. Files in which to keep 
 above can be obtained by requisition on the quartermaster. 
 
 3. Manual for courts-martial, 1917, furnished by The Adjutant General of the 
 Army. 
 
 4. Compilation of general orders, bulletins, and circulars, 1881-1915, furnished 
 by The Adjutant General of the Army. 
 
 5. There should be kept on file a loose-leaf memorandum book with index, 
 in which to enter such instructions, information, memoranda, etc., which may 
 be very useful to retain for reference and which is not covered by other regu- 
 lations or orders. 
 
 6. Catalogues, instruction books, etc.. for the make and kind of vehicles with 
 which the company is equipped. 
 
 7. A standard handbook of motor vehicles: Recommended, Dyke's Auto- 
 mobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia. This should be obtained by requi- 
 sition on the quartermaster or supply officer. 
 
 8. Manual for the Quartermaster Corps, furnished by the Quartermaster 
 General. 
 
 Opebation. 
 
 Mechanical equipment. — The equipment pertaining to a motor-truck company 
 consists of two general classes: (a) Motor vehicles, spare parts thereof, and 
 other special automobile equipment; (b) other property that is common to all 
 motor-truck companies irrespective of the make of truck assigned thereto. 
 
 (a) Motor vehicles, etc. — The motor vehicles assigned to a company will be 
 one of the various standard manufactured trucks approved by the Quartermas- 
 ter General. This same condition obtains with reference to the passenger cars 
 assigned to a company. The details of this equipment vary according to the 
 specific make of truck, and there is no general list of equipment that covers 
 all these types. This specific list, however, will be given in the invoices or 
 other record of property furnished the company commander when he receives 
 the motor vehicles assigned to his company. In addition to this invoice, he 
 should procure the printed publications issued by the manufacturer of the truck, 
 which ordinarily include detailed instructions as to their care, operation, and 
 upkeep, and a parts list, giving the serial or manufacturer's number of e.ich 
 part. 
 
 All trucks will be marked on the second panel from the rear on each side 
 and on the tail gate with a number composed of the truck train number and the 
 individual truck number. Figures to be white on a black background, white 
 part of figures to be f inch wide. The number should appear in the location 
 and of the size and construction shown on Q. M. G. O. drawing T-124. 
 
 On the front of the truck, either on the bumper or front cross member — or, if 
 neither of these are available, then on the dash — will be stenciled, in white block 
 letters and figures on a black background and of as large a size as the available 
 space will permit, the following : 
 
 U Q 
 
 S 437-28 M 
 
 A C 
 
 or U. S. A. 437-28 Q. M. C. 
 
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 On both top and rear truck covers will be stenciled, in black block figures 4 
 inches high, a number representing the truck company number and the truck 
 number, as shown in the following example : 
 
 437-2S 
 
 This number to appenr directly over the letters U. S. Q. M. C. and separated 
 therefrom by a 2-inch space. 
 
 The following data will be placed in successive lines on the rear panel on 
 right side of body, in letters 1 inch high, as follows : 
 
 Weight lbs. 
 
 Ins. body ft. 
 
 Ht. at bow ft. 
 
 Capacity : 
 
 Lbs Cu. ft 
 
 Tut way bills below. 
 
 Underneath this last line the panel should be painted in black slate paint. 
 The portion of panel so painted should be 10 inches high. 
 
 In addition to being marked as directed above, all vehicles pertaining tc 
 numbered motor-truck companies shall be stenciled on both sides on the front 
 side panel in white block letters 2 inches high on a black background and 
 separated from the guard angle by a 2-inch space, as follows: 
 
 Purpose for tchich used. Stenciled. 
 
 Cargo. Cargo. 
 
 I'.aggage and rations. I'.aggage and rations. 
 
 Tank. Tank. 
 
 liepair. liepair. 
 
 The passenger automobile to be lettered — 
 
 U. S. Army 
 Q. M. C. 
 
 one door each side, block letters 2 inches high, buff color. The number is to 
 appear below letters and on rear of body. Figures of same color as letters and 
 2 inches high. 
 
 The vehicles in each truck train are to be numbered according to the following 
 plan: 
 
 Purpose-for ichich used. Ntimbcr. 
 
 Cargo. 1-27 (both numbers included). 
 
 Baggage and rations. 2S. 
 
 Tank. 29-30. 
 
 Repair. 31. 
 
 Passenger. 32. 
 
 (These numbers to be used in combination with the truck company number, 
 i. e., 437-2S.) 
 
 Vehicles not assigned to a numbered truck company shall be stenciled as 
 directed in the preceding paragraph and as given below : 
 
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 Purpose for which used. Number. 
 
 Machine shop. Machine shop No. 120. 
 
 Light truck (less than 14 tons). 1 Cargo. ton, No. 120. 
 
 Cargo (14 tons and over). JU. S. Army. 
 
 ( Q. M. C. 
 
 or 
 U. S. Army. 
 Q. M. C. 
 No. 120. 
 
 Motorcycle. 
 Passenger automobile. " 
 
 Note. — When motorcycles are assigned to companies the combination com- 
 pany and unit number shall appear on the gas tank. 
 
 When type or design of the vehicle does not offer the space designated above 
 for stenciling, the lettering shall be placed in the most conspicuous space avail- 
 able decided on by the commanding officer. 
 
 The storm curtain should be numbered in accordance with the directions for 
 numbering top and rear covers. 
 
 All equipment pertaining to each truck shall be stenciled with letters and 
 figures, and metal parts should be so stamped as to clearly designate the truck 
 to which they belong. 
 
 As the plate bearing the manufacturer's serial number is not securely fas- 
 tened to the truck, the serial number of a truck is often lost, causing a great 
 deal ol inconvenience thereby. To prevent trouble of this nature, the manu- 
 facturer's serial number of the truck will be stenciled in black paint on the 
 right side member of the frame of the chassis near the forward end of the 
 frame. Clear-cut 1 inch stencils will be used for this purpose and numbers 
 will be put on as follows : 
 
 S. No 
 
 Company commanders will personally verify the serial number. 
 Each company should also keep a list of the manufacturer's number of the 
 following parts and accessories installed on each vehicle: 
 Manufacturer's number of chassis. 
 Manufacturer's number of motor. 
 Manufacturer's number of battery. 
 Manufacturer's number of magneto. 
 Manufacturer's number of each tire. 
 Manufacturer's number of each presto-lite tank. 
 This is lor the purpose of identifying these articles if lost or stolen, which is 
 a very common occurrence. 
 
 (b) Property common to all companies. — A list of this property and use for 
 which intended is enumerated below : 
 
 Equipment for Motoe Truck Company. 
 [Property common to all companies.] 
 
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 A. Personal (Individual) Equipment. 
 [For each member of a motor truck company.] 
 
 (a) ordnance property. 
 
 For all truckmasters and mechanics. 
 
 For all enlisted men except truck- 
 masters and mechanics. 
 
 1 automatic pistol, caliber 
 
 .45, 
 
 model 
 
 
 
 1911. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 United States rifle, caliber .3( 
 
 2 magazines, pistol, extra. 
 
 
 
 
 1903. 
 
 21 cartridges, ball, pistol. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 front-sight cover. 
 
 1 canteen and cover. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 oiler and thong case. 
 
 1 can bacon. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 thong and brush. 
 
 1 condiment can. 
 
 
 
 90 ball cartridges, caliber .30. 
 
 1 cup. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 canteen. 
 
 1 fork. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 canteen cover. 
 
 1 haversack. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 can bacon. 
 
 1 knife. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 condiment can. 
 
 1 meat can. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 cartridge belt, caliber .30. 
 
 1 pack carrier. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 cup. 
 
 1 pouch for first-aid packet 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 fork. 
 
 1 spoon. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 haversack 
 
 1 pistol holster, caliber .45, 
 
 automatic. 
 
 1 
 
 knife. 
 
 1 pistol belt, without saber 
 
 ring 
 
 
 1 
 1 
 1 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 meat can. 
 
 pack carrier. 
 
 pouch for first-aid packet. 
 
 spoon. 
 
 cartridge belt, caliber .30, 
 
 1910. 
 scabbard for rifle. 
 
 model 
 
 [For all enlisted men.] 
 
 (b) medical property. 
 
 1 first-aid packet. 
 
 (c) quartermaster property. 
 
 1 bag, barrack. 
 1 bar, mosquito. 
 
 1 bed sack. 
 
 2 blankets, O. D. 
 Clothing (as prescribed), 
 lcot. 
 
 1 overcoat (mackinaw). 
 
 1 slicker. 
 
 1 coat, fatigue ( denim ) . 
 1 breeches, fatigue (denim). 
 1 tent, shelter half, mounted. 
 Toilet articles (as prescribed in G. 
 39, W. D., 1915). 
 
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 B. Unit Truck Equipment. 
 
 [Equipment for each auto truck.] 
 
 1 ax and helve. 1 pick and helve. 
 
 1 bucket, galvanized iron. 2 ropes, lash, f-inch, 50 feet. 
 
 1 cable, towing (wire, about 18 feet 1 spade. 
 
 long with loop and snaffle hooks ; 1 truck tool kit, as supplied each truck 
 breaking strength not less than 12 by manufacturer. Components vary 
 
 tons). with type of car, but should in- 
 
 lean, milk 10 gallons (for water). elude: 
 
 1 chain, mud, set. 1 chauffeur's tool kit. 
 
 1 extinguisher, fire, 1 quart (Pyrene 1 auto jack. 
 
 type), with brackets. 1 grease gun (Townsend). 
 
 1 flashlight complete (1£ by 8£ inches), lean, squirt. 
 
 nickel plated. 
 
 C. General Equipment. 
 
 [For general use of company, in addition to equipments previously specified.] 
 
 (a) kitchen equipment carried on baggage and ration truck. 
 
 To be kept on Kitchen truck, in company kitchen or on baggage and ration truck. 
 
 2 axes and helves. 1 can, galvanized iron, 15 gallons. 
 8 buckets, galvanized iron. 
 
 5 cans milk. 5 galvanized heavy metal. 
 2 hatchets. 
 
 6 lanterns. 
 
 2 picks and helves. 
 
 1 range, field No. 1, complete. 
 
 2 spades. 
 
 1 tent, fly, hospital. 
 
 (b) LIGHT REPAIR TRUCK EQUIPMENT. 
 
 [To be carried on baggage and ration truck. When parts or tools are needed they will 
 be obtained from baggage and ration truck and carried to place to be used on light 
 repair truck.] 
 
 3 bags, tools, mechanic's, canvas, best quality. 
 
 1 bar, crow, 5 feet long, IS pounds, one end wedge. 
 
 1 bar, steel, 2 J feet long, best quality, lip on one end, drawn to point on other. 
 
 1 bit, expansion, with cutters to cut f to 1£ inches and 1J to lf-inch set. 
 
 1 block, tackle, steel duplex set for 1-inch rope, with 300 feet rope. 
 
 1 can, oil, squirt, small. 
 
 1 card, file, 4 by 7§ inches, wire bristle. 
 
 1 chisel, cape, octagon bar, 3-inch. 
 
 1 chisel, cape, octagon bar, f-inch. 
 
 1 chisel, cold octagon bar, i by 5 inches. 
 
 1 chisel, col.., octagon bar, f by 1\ inches. 
 
 1 cutter, washer, felt, adjustable. 
 
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 1 drill, breast, two-speed, ball-bearing, adjustable, three-jawed chuck for 
 straight shank drills, to J-inch, designed small but heavy, for use in confined 
 space, with chain attachment. 
 
 1 drift, brass, 8 inches. 
 
 1 diift, brass, 10 inches. 
 
 1 gauge, thickness, 0.004 to 0.02o-inch. 
 
 1 gauge, screw-thread, pitch 4 to 42 threads per inch, U. S. S. and S. A. E. 
 
 2 hammers, machinist's ball peen, polished, best quality, 2 pounds, with handle. 
 2 hammers, machinist's ball peen, 1 pound, polished, best quality, with handle. 
 1 handle, spare, hickory, for ball peen, 2-pound hammer, with wedge. 
 
 1 handle, spare, hickory, for ball peen, 1-pound hammer, with wedge. 
 
 1 handle, spare, hickory, for 8-pound hammer, 32 inches long, with wedge. 
 
 6 handles, spare, hickory, for tiles. 
 
 1 iron, copper soldering, 2 pounds, with handle. 
 
 1 iron, copper soldering, 4 pounds, with handle. 
 
 1 jack, 1") tons, double action, 15-inch rise. 
 
 1 knife, special, for rubber tires, 1-juch blade, 4 inches long. 
 
 1 plier, adjustable, G inches. 
 
 1 plier, adjustable, 10 inches. 
 
 1 plier, side cutting, S inches. 
 
 1 plier wilh long round nose and flat jaw, G inches. 
 
 1 punch, center, §-inch diameter, 4 inches long. 
 
 1 punch, solid, J-inch. 
 
 1 punch, solid, |-inch. 
 
 1 punch, solid, f-inch. 
 
 1 reamer, set of taper, sizes Nos. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 inches, standard hardwood 
 case. 
 
 1 rule, steel, G inches and f-inch wide, spring tempered graduated eighths, 
 fifteenths, thirty-seconds, and sixty-fourths. 
 
 1 rule, folding, G-inch, best quality. 
 
 1 saw, hack, frame adjustable, S to 12 inches. 
 
 1 scraper, bearing, set of three, best quality, drop forge. 
 
 1 scraper, carbon, set of three in a box. 
 
 1 screw driver, perfect handle, G inches. 
 
 1 screw driver, perfect handle. 12 inches. 
 
 1 screw driver, perfect handle, 8 inches, Hnch point. 
 
 1 screw driver, offset, A by G inches. 
 
 1 screw driver, offset, 1 by S inches. 
 
 1 snips, 12 inch, tinners, straight, best quality. 
 
 1 snips, short, round nose, for circular cutting. 
 
 1 stamping set. complete, |-inch alphabet and numbers. 
 
 1 torch, blow, 1 quart, double burner and brazer with adjustment for height. 
 
 1 valve lifter, universal chain type. 
 
 1 vise, 4-inch combination. 
 
 1 wrench, set of socket, equivalent to Mosberg No. 14, ratchet handle, ex- 
 tension bar, universal joint, 34 pressed steel sockets, etc. 
 
 1 wrench, set of, adjustable heavy type. 4-G-10 inches. 
 
 1 wrench, set Stilson, 6-inch and 10-inch, in tool roll. 
 
 1 wrench, set Stilson. 14-inch and 24-inch, in tool roll. 
 
 1 wrench, monkey, 24 inches. 
 
 1 wrench, bicycle, thin, best quality. 
 
 1 acid, muriatic, pints. 
 
 10 batteries for flash light, 1$ by 8 J inches. 
 
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 12 blades, hack saw, 24 teeth per Inch. 
 
 1 bolt, carriage, $ by 8£ inches, box of 25, with nuts. 
 
 1 bolt, carriage, § inch, assorted lengths, with nuts, 25 in box. 
 
 1 bolt, carriage, $ inch, assorted lengths, with nuts. 25 in box. 
 
 1 bolt, stove button head, A by f inch, with nuts, 25 in box. 
 
 1 bolt, stove button head, & by 3 inches, with nuts, 25 in box. 
 
 1 bolt, stove button head, \ by 1 inch, with nuts, 25 in box. 
 
 1 bolt, stove button head, ■& by 3 inches, with nuts, 25 in box. 
 
 1 bottle, glass, 1-quart capacity, in fiber container. 
 
 1 brush, steel wire. 
 
 1 brush, 3-inch, paint. 
 
 10 bulbs, flash light, packed in wooden or metal case. 
 
 6 cloths, emery, sheets, No. 00. 
 
 6 cloths, emery, sheets, No. 1. 
 
 6 cloths, emery, sheets, No. 2. 
 
 1 compound, grinding, coarse and fine, box. 
 
 1 cotter pin, box, assorted. 
 
 1 cotter pin, box, & by 1 inch. 
 
 1 cotter pin, box, tV by 1 inch. 
 
 1 drill, set of straight shank, & to \ inch by sixty-fourths. 
 
 1 fiber board \ by 12 by 12 inches. 
 
 1 felt, | inch thick, 12 by 24 inches, pieces. 
 
 1 file, flat, bastard, 8-inch. 
 
 2 files, smooth. 8-inch. 
 
 1 file, single cut. 8-inch, mill, bastard. 
 
 1 file, hand, bastard, 12-inch. 
 
 1 file, hand, bastard, round, G-inch. 
 
 1 file. hand, bastard, G-inch. 
 
 1 tile, platinum, contact, No. 6. 
 
 1 tile, hand, bastard, round, 12-inch. 
 
 1 file, half-round, mill, bastard, 8-inch. 
 
 1 file, half-round, mill, bastard, 10-inch. 
 
 1 glove, rubber, pair. 
 
 1 grease, cup, 5-pound can. 
 
 2 hydrometers, packed in wood or metal case. 
 10 nails, lOd, pounds. 
 
 5 nails, 20d, pounds. 
 
 5 nails. 8d, pounds. 
 
 1 oil. 3 in 1. bottle, pint. 
 
 G paper, sand. No. 00, sheets. 
 
 1 paste, soldering. 3 sticks per pound. 
 
 1 rivet and bur, copper, assorted, f and J inch long, In box. 
 
 1 sal ammoniac. 1 pound. 
 
 1 screw, cap. hexagonal head, assorted sizes, with nuts, U. S. S. box. 
 
 1 screw, cap, hexagonal head, assorted sizes, with nuts, S. A. E. box. 
 
 1 screw, wood, assorted sizes, 50 in box. 
 
 1 sealing wax, sticks. 
 
 1 shellac, pints. 
 
 1 shim stock, box, assorted. 
 
 1 solder, rosin core, spool. 
 
 3 tape, friction, about 4 inches diameter, rolls. 
 1 tape, rubber, 1 pound. 
 
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 2 washers, lock, assorted box. 
 15 waste, pounds. 
 
 1 wire, copper, No. 16, one-half pound, spool. 
 
 1 wire, copper, No. 12, 1 pound. 
 
 1 wire, steel, No. 16, 10 pounds. 
 
 50 wire, electric cord (brewery No. 14), feet. 
 
 15 wire, electric magneto cable, feet. 
 
 1 carboy, glass, for distilled water, filled, 5 gallons. 
 
 1 gear and wheel puller. 
 
 This to be adapted to truck so as to handle all gears and wheels. If all gears 
 and wheels can not be handled by one instrument, the above should consist of 
 a set that will. 
 
 1 screw plate, set, for all sizes and standards of thread used on truck, com- 
 plete, in hardwood case, with dies collets, taper taps, and two adjustable tap 
 wrenches. 
 
 1 tools, set, special for make and model of truck. This set to consist of special 
 socket wrenches, open-end wrenches and accessories wrenches, and other tools 
 necessary for work on truck that standard wrenches and tool equipment will 
 not handle. 
 
 (C) MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 [To be kept In storeroom or issued to proper individuals.] 
 
 8 bags, surplus kit. 
 1 bag, water, sterilizing. 
 4 brooms, corn. 
 1 brush, marking. 
 
 3 brushes, scrubbing. 
 1 desk, field, large. 
 
 12 funnels, large (heavy metal). 
 
 7 flash lights, complete (1 each for truckmaster, assistants, and mechanics). 
 12 measures, oil, 2-quart, heavy metal. 
 
 12 measures, garage, 5-gallon, heavy metal. 
 Oil, gasoline, as required. 
 Oil, lubricating, as required. 
 Oil, mineral, as required. 
 Oil, neat's-foot, as required. 
 Oil, grease, as required. 
 
 Parts, spare and repair, as required. (Components and quantities depend 
 on make of truck and service on which engaged.) Should include the followiug: 
 1 magneto. 
 1 radiator. 
 
 1 front wheel (complete with tire). 
 1 rear wheel (complete with tire). 
 1 carburetor. 
 1 inlet hose connection. 
 
 1 outlet hose connection. 
 
 8 spark plugs. 
 
 2 magneto-platinum points, and other parts found necessary. 
 1 paulin, large. 
 
 3 pennants, Q.M.C., small, with staffs. (One for leading truck, one for rear 
 truck, and one for company commander's car.) 
 
 1 pot, marking. 
 
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 30 powder, calcium chloride, tubes. 
 2 rakes, steel. 
 Rations, field, as ordered. 
 Rations, reserve, as ordered. 
 1,000 rope, ruanila, J-inch, foot. 
 
 2 sheets, wagon, for passenger cars. 
 Soap, pounds, as required. 
 
 1 stamping set, steel, alphabet and numbers, size 8 Inch. 
 1 stencil plate, set, 1-inch. 
 1 stick, size, shoe. 
 1 stretcher, shoe. 
 1 tape, foot measure. 
 Tentage, heavy. 
 
 1 tent, complete, pyramidal, small. 
 10 tents, pyramidal, large. 
 1 canvas, latrine screen. 
 Tools, see repair truck equipment (C-b). 
 1 typewriter. 
 
 1 vehicle, motor car (roadster). 
 1 vehicle, auto truck, light repair. 
 27 vehicles, auto trucks, complete, cargo. 
 1 vehicle, auto truck, complete, bag and ration. 
 1 vehicle, auto truck, complete, gas-carrying. 
 
 5 whistles (for company commander, truckmaster, and assistant truck- 
 masters). 
 
 D. Passengeb Cab Equipment. 
 [For each roadster and light repair truck.] 
 
 1 tool kit, as supplied by manufacturers ; components vary with type of car, 
 but should include 1 chauffeur's tool kit, 1 auto jack. 
 1 tire repair outfit, including 1 tire pump. 
 1 bucket, canvas, folding. 
 Chains, skid, sets. 
 
 1 cable, towing, ^-yellow strand, power steel type. 
 1 flashlight. 
 
 SIGNAL PEOPEBTY. 
 
 1 field phone, carried on company commander's roadster. 
 
 3 buzzers, 1 each carried by assistant truckmasters. 
 1 flag kit, combination, carried by messenger. 
 
 1 field glass, type E, carried by truckmaster. 
 
 ENGINEEB PBOPEBTT. 
 
 3 compass watches, one each carried by each assistant truckmaster. 
 
 E. Gasoline Tbuck Equipment. 
 
 1 hose, gasoline, complete, 20-foot. 
 
 1 pump, gasoline, complete, with connection to fit a 55-gallon drum. 
 10 drums for 3-ton truck, 5 for li-ton truck. 
 
 All articles of personal and unit truck equipment will be plainly marked with 
 the numerical designation of the company. 
 
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 Each member of the company will be assigned a number and each article of 
 personal or unit equipment issued to an individual will be marked with the 
 number assigned him. 
 
 Articles will be marked as prescribed by existing regulations of the War 
 Department. 
 
 All articles of general equipment will be plainly marked with the company 
 designation. The letters MTC will be used to indicate " Motor Truck Com- 
 pany," in marking articles of personal, unit, and general equipment. Example 
 of marking as follows : 
 
 MTC 18 
 will indicate " Motor Truck Company 18." 
 
 The number assigned the individual to whom equipment is issued will be 
 placed either above or below the MTC IS. 
 
 In making articles of ordnance equipment, marking will be as follows : 
 
 MTC 18 
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 All marks and numbers will be neatly stenciled in black, using standard stencil 
 sets for this purpose. Marking with ink, indelible pencil, etc., by individuals is 
 strictly prohibited, and the value of the articles so mutilated will be charged 
 to the individual. 
 
 Articles of equipment which can not be marked by stenciling will be stamped 
 with a steel die, a set of which is included in each company equipment. 
 
 Requisitions will be submitted by truck company commanders to the supply 
 train commander at the station where they may be serving and, when detached, 
 through the quartermaster of the station or organization to which the company 
 is assigned to duty. 
 
 Requisitions must be made on the proper form prescribed by each depart- 
 ment by which the articles specified are supplied, and will be accounted for by. 
 the supply train supply officer in the manner prescribed by Army Regulations 
 for accountability of property. 
 
 Requisitions for spare parts for motor-propelled vehicles will bear on the 
 face of the requisition a statement showing the number of each article that is 
 needed for immediate repairs and the number that is wanted for stock. 
 
 Articles lost, damaged, or destroyed by carelessness or lack of proper care 
 on the part of the individual to whom issued, or who is responsible therefor, 
 will be charged to the individual and the value thereof deducted from any pay 
 or allowance which may be due at the time of next payment. 
 
 Articles which are worn out by fair wear and tear, or lost under circum- 
 stances which indicate that there was no carelessness or neglect on the part of 
 the person responsible therefor, will be accounted for by survey, as prescribed 
 in Army Regulations. 
 
 Officers in command of truck companies are cautioned that proper care, 
 supervision, and frequent inspection of articles of equipment will be required 
 of them. They will also be held to a strict accountability for the proper care 
 of all articles of equipment. The provisions of the Army Regulations in regard 
 to care of property will be enforced. 
 
 When an officer is relieved from command of a truck company, or is tempo- 
 rarily absent therefrom, he will transfer to his successor, or to the officer 
 temporarily designated to relieve him, all articles of equipment for which he 
 is responsible, and such transfer will be strictly in accordance with provisions 
 of Army Regulations and orders of the War Department. 
 
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 Attention is invited to provisions of law and regulations that only commis- 
 sioned officers of the Regular Army, National Army, or militia, duly mustered 
 Into the service of the United States, are authorized to hold or account for 
 Government property. 
 
 Opeeation and Duties. 
 
 In each company the division of responsibility with reference to operation, 
 repair, and upkeep of the mechanical equipment should be established by the 
 company commander and published In a company order, so that each member 
 of the company shall be thoroughly familiar therewith. 
 
 The general practice is to make each chauffeur and assistant chauffeur re- 
 sponsible for the operation, repair, and upkeep of the truck and equipment, as 
 well as all other property assigned him. The extent of the repairs that he 
 should be required to make depends much on the ability of the personnel. In 
 general, however, this will extend to what are classed as minor repairs, not 
 requiring a more extensive mechanical knowledge than is possessed by the 
 ordiuary chauffeur. Work in the motor, ignition, and lighting system or on 
 the interior mechanism of running parts should normally be done under the 
 direct supervision and orders of the mechanic. Aside from this, it is better 
 to determine the proficiency of the individual driver or chief of section before 
 permitting any repairs, except the most simple, to be performed by them. 
 
 The trucks of each section are under the direct supervision of the assistant 
 truckmaster, who is held responsible for their upkeep and repairs. Likewise, 
 the mechanic, assisted by the assistant mechanics, has general supervision over 
 the mechanism of the truck equipment, as well as the detailed repair work de- 
 volving on them. 
 
 These various duties are specified in more detail below: 
 
 (a) Duties of chauffeur. — He keeps his truck and its equipment clean and 
 in proper repair and working order. In order to do this he utilizes his spare 
 time while not on duty and does not wait until his truck reaches the park 
 to do all the minor work required thereon. He should be specially cautioned 
 to attend to the proper lubrication of all parts of truck mechanism, and to 
 promptly report any defects noted or repairs needed. In transporting supplies 
 he will see that the truck is not overloaded, that cargo is properly loaded and 
 lashed, and ordinarily he is responsible for its safe delivery. He should be 
 familiar with the mechanism of his truck and its proper operation, and for 
 this purpose he should be thoroughly familiar with the contents of the in- 
 struction book issued by the makers of the truck. The chauffeur should be 
 required to wear proper uniform and be properly dressed when driving. He 
 should be required to carry with him at all times a suit of fatigue clothiug to 
 put on when he works on the truck, so as to properly protect his clothing. 
 
 (6) Duties of assistant chauffeur. — He assists and relieves the chauffeur in 
 the care and operation of the truck to which he is assigned, unless otherwise 
 directed. 
 
 (c) Duties of assistant truckmasters. — Each assistant truckmaster is re- 
 sponsible for discipline, instruction, and all other matters pertaining to the 
 personnel of his section; for the operation, repair, and upkeep of the equipment 
 assigned thereto. He is the intermediary between the men of his section and 
 the truckmaster or company commander. His supervision extends to all the 
 details connected with his section, including police and sanitation of tents, see- 
 ing that his men are properly equipped with necessary articles, including cloth- 
 ing, etc. All orders for his section, either to the various members of his per- 
 sonnel or to the units of his equipment, should be given to him. He should 
 
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 assure himself that his section is in proper condition at all times by making 
 regular and systematic inspections of his men and equipment. He should 
 examine all trucks on return from work, and see that drivers have taken proper 
 care of same and that proper repairs are made. In his absence, for any cause, 
 an acting chief of section should be designated to perform his duties. 
 
 (d) Duties of mechanic and assistant mechanics. — The practice in reference 
 to mechanics varies in different companies according to local circumstances. 
 The mechanic should be held generally responsible that proper repairs are made. 
 He is in charge of the repairs, tools, and equipment. He should sign for the 
 tool equipment and issue it to assistant mechanics on proper receipt. He should 
 be held responsible that this equipment is properly maintained, and that any 
 shortages, by damage, loss, etc., are properly accounted for. Normally, he 
 should see that the assistant mechanics are properly qualified, or, if necessary, 
 should instruct them in their work. When assistant mechanics are assigned to 
 sections, when detached, this duty falls upon the assistant truckmasters. In 
 order to properly perform his duties the assistant truckmaster should be 
 thoroughly familiar with the instruction book issued by the maker of the truck 
 furnished the company. 
 
 (e) Mess and property sergeant. — He is responsible for all supplies and equip- 
 ment not actually issued to individuals. He is, however, responsible that all 
 issues of property are properly receipted for by the persons responsible. He 
 keeps the storeroom clean and in proper order, and should have a list up to date 
 of all property and disposition of same. All dealings with the quartermaster 
 or supply officer not requiring the personal intervention of the company com- 
 mander should be carried on by him. 'He has direct charge of the mess hall, 
 kitchen, and all dealings pertaining thereto, including supervision of the cooks 
 or other men working therein. He draws the rations, sees that they are properly 
 used, makes up bills of fare, sees that kitchen, mess hall, and premises are clean 
 and sanitary, and that all orders in reference thereto are properly carried out. 
 His authority to contract debts or expend money should be carefully watched 
 and checked by the company commander personally. 
 
 (/) Duties of company clerk. — He has charge of all records, reports, and 
 correspondence of the company. Other duties for him are prescribed by the 
 company commander, according to local conditions. 
 
 (g) Duties of truckmaster. — He is the first sergeant of the company, and in 
 enlisted companies he should so be habitually called. He is the executive of 
 the company. He sees that all orders, regulations, and other requirements are 
 properly carried out, that all the men perform their duty properly, and reports 
 to the company commander any cases of neglect or violation of orders rpquir- 
 ing disciplinary action. He should be a man chosen more for his administra- 
 tive and executive ability and his efficiency in handling men than for his abso- 
 lute mechanical knowledge. The mechanic may well be chosen for his ability 
 as a mechanic, irrespective of his ability to handle men. But the first ser- 
 geant should be a man of force, as his prime duty is to maintain proper disci- 
 pline for the efficient operation of the company. 
 
 (ft) Duties of company commander. — He is responsible for everything con- 
 nected with the operation and maintenance of his company. He should bear 
 constantly in mind that his company is a transport organ in the service of the 
 United States, and in making all decisions on a course of action should realize 
 that its mission is determined by that fact. 
 
 In addition to seeing that all the members of his command properly perform 
 their duties, the following points are noted that call for special attention on 
 his part : 
 
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 1. Prevent speeding of trucks. — Announce a speed limit, slower than the 
 guaranty limit, which is 16 miles for lj-ton truck and 14 miles for a 3-ton 
 truck. Keep close supervision of this, and punish everyone guilty. This is a 
 practice very difficult to prevent, but it is one very destructive to truck mecha- 
 nism, extremely conducive to accident, and markedly destructive to discipline. 
 Punish all violations of speed orders with a heavy hand. Trucks are built for 
 strength, not speed. 
 
 Many of the States, Territories, and municipalities provide for registration of 
 motor vehicles operated within their limits, and impose a special tax upon such 
 vehicles through fees for permits, or licenses, or for identification tags. By 
 decision of the United States Supreme Court it is held to be settled law that 
 the property of the United States, and the instrumentalities whereby it per- 
 forms its proper governmental functions, can not be taxed. All officers of the 
 Army are therefore instructed as follows upon this subject: 
 
 (a) It is not necessary to procure such license to cover the use of a motor 
 vehicle owned by the Government, or operated exclusively by officers or em- 
 ployees of the Government for official purposes only. The use of public funds 
 for the procurement of any license for a motor vehicle, or for purchase of 
 identification tags supplied by civil authorities, is hereby prohibited. If, for 
 their own convenience, local officials are willing to grant a license and furnish 
 suitable State identification tags or plates without charge, or in no way involv- 
 ing an expenditure, the same will be accepted and placed in use with the vehicle 
 for which issued, along with the plates furnished by the Government. 
 
 (6) Great care will be taken to observe regulations as to speed and as to 
 rules of the road, and all concerned will acquaint themselves with these regu- 
 lations. 
 
 (c) If, while in use on official business, a motor vehicle be stopped by a 
 police officer, or if otherwise there be interference by State or other local 
 authorities because of failure to make registration and pay such special tax, 
 the officer or employee shoidd give full information as to the ownership and 
 use of the vehicle, and the instructions under winch operated, and to cour- 
 teously request that there be no further interference. In case measures are 
 then resorted to by State or local authorities to obstruct or prevent the proper 
 use of such agencies or instrumentalities of the United States, full report 
 will at once be made to The Adjutant General of the Army, with the view of 
 submitting the matter to the Department of Justice for such legal action as it 
 may deem necessary to vindicate and make clear the rights of the United States 
 in that regard. 
 
 (d) The foregoing instructions do not apply to automobiles owned by officers 
 and others in the military service which are used for private purposes. Such 
 vehicles come strictly within the laws and regulations as established by State 
 or other local authorities. 
 
 2. See that all motor governors are properly regulated, in accordance to 
 specific requirements as to motor speed laid down in the book of directions 
 issued by the truck manufacturer. Seal these governors and keep the sealing 
 tool in your personal possession. Allow no seal to be broken without your 
 express authority. Severely punish any man who tampers with a seal. The 
 practice of opening up governors is a common one and very hard to stop, 
 but it is very destructive to motors by permitting them to run at excessive 
 speeds. 
 
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 3. Never allow a cut-out to be used, aud keep mufflers repaired and in 
 working order at all times. The cut-out gives less than a fraction of 1 per 
 cent more power. The noise made when the cut-out is open or muffler not 
 properly working is a nuisance to everyone, and in addition the exhaust of 
 the gases, striking the roadway direct, raises excessive clouds of dust. This 
 Is another favorite practice with chauffeurs which must be severely punished 
 in order to stop. 
 
 4. Keep accurate check on gasoline and lubricating supplies. It is a favorite 
 practice to use gasoline for many things except fuel, and there is a great 
 temptation to dispose of same unlawfully. The gasoline supply should be 
 under immediate supervision of a designated man, who should make a record 
 of all receipts and issue. Check warehouse or quartermaster receipts against 
 record of issue of this man, as well as record of consumption as taken from 
 driver's report. Be careful in the minute details of properly handling and 
 you will not be troubled by the larger details. This care of property extends 
 to all tools and equipment. Take individual checks of this equipment at 
 frequent intervals, to assure not only that your equipment is complete, but also 
 to detect carelessness or theft. Remember that automobile and motor parts 
 are high priced and extremely salable, and if some of your men realize that 
 your supervision is lax they will sell your trucks under your nose. 
 
 5. Do not allow motors to run while trucks are at rest. This is a very 
 common practice and hard to stop. Drivers object to the sometimes difficult 
 work of cranking a motor and will avoid doing it whenever possible. This 
 practice, in addition to wasting gasoline, may lead to serious results when 
 company is operating in field service. 
 
 6. But always remember that your motto should be " Service first." Don't 
 lose sight of the mission of your company by getting too much interested in the 
 working of the truck mechanism. 
 
 Upkeep and Inspection. 
 
 The details of the upkeep and repair of the truck mechanism will be found 
 in the instruction book issued by the truck manufacturer. This publication 
 should be carefully studied, and a sufficient number should be kept on hand in 
 the company for reference. This book will give full details with diagrams as to 
 all parts of the truck mechanism, and as it is written by the maker for the par- 
 ticular truck it forms the most authoritative set of instructions relative thereto. 
 It is incumbent, however, on the company commander to see that the principles 
 and rules laid down therein are thoroughly understood and are properly 
 enforced and carried out. In order to assure this it is necessary to make 
 periodical inspections of all parts of the mechanism as well as other equipment 
 In order to carry this out systematically it is advisable to make forms for 
 inspection reports, similar to the one appended at the end of this chapter. 
 Each assistant truckmaster should make inspection of each of his trucks, and 
 report thereof at least once every 10 days. His work should be checked up by 
 the company commander periodically. This form and the notes thereon with 
 respect to driver's inspections should be utilized. In addition to the inspection 
 of the mechanism, there should be periodical inspections of everything pertain- 
 ing to the company. This inspection will be identical with the regular full 
 equipment inspection required of troops, batteries, and companies. The com- 
 pany is formed for inspection as provided in chapter "Tactical formations" 
 and a minute inspection is made of all equipment. Similarly, daily inspections 
 should be made of tents, mess hall and kitchen, and all parts of company camp. 
 
 Proper and continuous inspection is the most efficient way to keep up the 
 equipment in proper shape. 
 
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 [Suggested form.] 
 Motor Truck Co. No — 
 
 Inspected by. 
 Car number- 
 
 INSPECTION REPORT. 
 
 Date 
 
 Total registered mileage. 
 
 Important. — Clean oil pan and screen weekly. Put in tablespoonful of kero- 
 sene twice a week when motor is warm, and let stand overnight. Clean spark 
 plugs. Examine wiring and see that all connections are right. 
 
 Condition found 
 
 Oil pan cleaned 
 
 Oil screen cleaned- 
 Oil-gauge registers. 
 
 Oil leaks 
 
 Governor oiled 
 
 Condition left 
 
 Valve-tappet adjustment- 
 Noise 
 
 Nuts and bolts 
 
 Bolts to frame 
 
 Compression :_ 
 
 Connections 
 
 Idling condition- 
 Pressure system. 
 
 FUEL AND CARBURETOR SYSTEMS. 
 
 Float chamber 
 
 Carburetor action. 
 Pressure gauge 
 
 IGNITION SYSTEMS. 
 
 Batteries : Test sp. gr. 
 
 Wiring 
 
 Spark-lever action 
 
 Magneto 
 
 Magneto lubrication. 
 Spark plugs 
 
 COOLING SYSTEM. 
 
 Radiator 
 
 Gaskets 
 
 Packing glands. 
 Pump action 
 
 Connections- 
 Couplings 
 
 Fan 
 
 Fan bolt 
 
 Engagement-. 
 Brake action. 
 
 Thrust bearing 
 Lubrication 
 
 Control 
 
 Noisy 
 
 Oil leaks. 
 
 GEAR SET, DRIVING SHAFT, AND DIFFERENTIAL. 
 
 Bolts to frame 
 
 Universal joints 
 
 Lubrication 
 
 Lost motion 
 
 Foot pedals 
 
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 CONTROL SYSTEM. 
 
 Service brake 
 
 Emergency brake. 
 
Condition of tires. 
 
 Wheels 
 
 Springs 
 
 Spring hangers 
 
 Spring shackles- 
 Rivets loose 
 
 Lubrication 
 
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 BUNNING GEAB AND FBAME. 
 
 Wheel alignment- 
 Grease boots 
 
 Steering gear 
 
 Chain adjusted— 
 
 Distance rods 
 
 Radius rods 
 
 Nuts all cottered. 
 
 LIGHTING SYSTEM. 
 
 Working order Side lights 
 
 Headlight Tail light 
 
 Presto-lite tank, condition 
 
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 U bolts Equipment, complete 
 
 Bed Sides 
 
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 Tool kit, complete Cover 
 
 Note. — Inspections should be carefully and regularly made. Discover a trouble and 
 remedy it in advance of actual occurrence. For this reason daily inspection of truck by 
 driver is of great importance and must not be omitted. By looking after your truck 
 daily, and tightening a bolt in time, and spending some minutes daily on this work will 
 save you many hours' work and much trouble in the end. 
 
 The following brief account of the daily routine of a company assumes an 
 organization engaged in work at a depot or permanent camp. Any variation 
 will be noted in a succeeding chapter, entitled " Road and route work." The 
 regular reveille and breakfast should be had at the hours prescribed for the 
 command in general. After reveille the tents should be properly straightened, 
 bunks made up, etc. The drivers for duty then proceed to the park, and see that 
 their trucks are in proper shape. The trucks are sent out at the proper time for 
 work details. This is done under direction of the various chiefs of section. 
 Where trucks are working in groups of more than six, or where there is liable 
 to be a congestion of vehicles, assistant truckmasters should be sent out in 
 charge. The company commander should make several inspections daily of 
 trucks at work, to see that all orders and regulations are properly carried out. 
 This inspection may be dispensed with if such operation is covered by an inspec- 
 tion by the officer of the day, or other authority ordered by the group com- 
 mander. 
 
 When a truck returns to park, after the day's run, it should be thoroughly 
 gone over by the chauffeur, under supervision of the assistant truckmaster, and 
 should be put in shape for immediate work if ordered out. This includes the 
 filling of gasoline tanks, replenishment of lubricating material, filling lamps, if 
 same use oil, and in making all repairs and adjustments. The invariable rule 
 should be that trucks in park be always ready to make a day's run. In case 
 of cold weather, where the water in radiator is liable to freeze, it is advisable 
 to drain the radiators. In this case they will have to be refilled the following 
 morning. 
 
 The issuing of gasoline and other supplies is done under the immediate super- 
 vision of the man detailed therefor. Precautions to be taken against fire are 
 enumerated in the form for " Fire orders " attached to the end of these notes. 
 
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 On returning to the park the drivers turn in the written order, if one was 
 given, that sent them to work, and at the same time complete their daily 
 reports and turn same into company files. 
 
 The other routine work is carried on according to circumstances that vary so 
 greatly that more definite description thereof would be without profit. 
 
 Whenever practicable for purpose of instruction and discipline and for pur- 
 pose of making personnel available for use in emergencies, a truck company 
 should be given general instruction in Infantry Drill Regulations up to and in- 
 cluding School of the Company. 
 
 Tactical, Formations. 
 
 The tactical formations required of a truck company may be classed generally 
 as formations for road, park, and inspection. 
 
 (a) Road formations, — The normal road formation is column of trucks, with 
 14 yards distance between trucks, giving the truck company a road space of 
 800 yards. The distance between trucks may be increased or decreased at the 
 discretion of the company commander according to conditions of the march. 
 The distance between trucks should not, however, be less than one truck length, 
 and then only for very slow rates of speed. Whenever the company halts, the 
 trucks should close up to one yard distance without command. 
 
 (b) Park formations. — The company may be parked either in line, double 
 line, column of sections, or exceptionally in column or corral : 
 
 1. Line. — Trucks are in line normally with 2 yards interval between trucks. 
 A greater or less interval may be ordered by the company commander according 
 to parking space available. 
 
 2. Double line. — Trucks are formed in two lines, trucks facing each other, 
 with a distance of 1 yard between radiators of opposite trucks, and 2 yards 
 interval between adjacent trucks. A greater or less interval may be ordered 
 by company commander. This is the preferable parking method for permanent 
 camp or in such places where space or tactical situation permits. In this forma- 
 tion the trucks are easily accessible from all sides for work, and the motors 
 being together on either side of a central line enables the mechanics to more 
 easily superintend the repair work, as the greater amount that they are called 
 upon to perform pertains to the motor and forward end of chassis. 
 
 3. Column of sections. — Sections are in line, with interval of 2 yards between 
 trucks, and distance of 14 yards between sections. These distances and inter- 
 vals may be varied at the discretion of the company commander. 
 
 4. Column or corral. — (a) Column: This method of parking is used only 
 where sufficient lateral space is not available for one of the other formation. 
 This would be the case when the company is in bivouac along a road not 
 permitting a line formation. In this case, the distance between trucks should 
 be reduced to a minimum, not over 1 yard at the most. ( b ) Corral : The 
 trucks may be parked so as to form a closed corral for defense. This is an 
 exceptional method and very rarely resorted to. (c) Formation for inspection: 
 The formation for inspection will be either in line or in column of sections. 
 Interval between trucks 2 yards. Distance between sections 14 yards. 
 
 Position of "Prepare for inspection." Men will stand at attention, driver 
 1 foot from front fender on side of driver's seat and on a line with the front 
 of the radiator. Assistant truckmaster in the corresponding position with the 
 driver but on the opposite side of the right truck in his section. 
 
 Spare drivers and mechanics in a position corresponding to that of the 
 driver but on the opposite side of the trucks in which they ride. Truckmaster 
 
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 in line on right of the rank. Company commander 1 yard in front of his 
 roadster. 
 
 Bonnets of all trucks and automobiles will be raised so as to expose the 
 motor. All articles of equipment will be laid out so that the company stencils 
 are plainly visible. 
 
 All truck equipment will be laid out in a uniform manner on the ground 
 alongside of tool box. Articles of personal equipment will be laid out on the 
 shelter half, rear of the shelter half being 1 yard in front of the radiator and 
 in front of each individual. All tool boxes or other receptacles will be open 
 to show interior. Seat cushions will be raised so as to expose under side. 
 
 Visual and Whistle Signals. 
 
 " Attention." One long blast of whistle. Drivers retard spark, set throttle 
 and air control, then stand at attention 1 foot from front fender on side of driv- 
 er's seat, and on line with front of radiator ; eyes in direction of section master. 
 Supernumerary drivers and mechanics in corresponding position on opposite 
 side of trucks on which they ride. Assistant truckmaster 3 yards in front of 
 center of his section if in line ; 3 yards in front of, and 1 yard on right of, 
 Hank of his section if in column. Truckmaster 6 yards in front of center 
 of company if in line; 3 yards in front and 1 yard on right flank of leading 
 truck if in column. Company commander 1 yard in front of truckmaster. 
 
 " Start motors." Make a circular motion in front of body with right hand 
 and arm, simulating the operation of cranking the motor. Drivers turn on 
 spark and crank motor ; as soon as motor runs, replace crank to running posi- 
 tion, advance spark, and take position in driver's seat, keeping eyes on section 
 master. Mechanics and spare drivers take their seats at same time as drivers. 
 Each assistant truckmaster faces his section until all motors therein are run- 
 ning, and then faces about and looks toward the truckmaster. 
 
 " Stop motors." Extend right arm laterally to horizontal position, and then 
 move same down several times. Each driver stops his motor. Assistant truck- 
 masters descend and take position where they can see signals given by com- 
 pany commander. 
 
 " Halt." Hold arm fully extended in vertical position. When column is 
 halted trucks close up to a distance of 1 yard. In moving out from line or 
 column trucks follow each other a distance of 14 yards (two truck lengths). 
 This is the normal distance .'or a moving column unless otherwise specified in 
 command. 
 
 Camp and Bivouac. 
 
 The formal permanent camp of a truck company should be laid out as indi- 
 cated in diagram on following page: 
 
 The camp of truck company should approximate the above as far as local 
 conditions permit. A distance of two truck lengths is sufficient to enable a 
 truck to enter or leave the line, and that is the minimum distance allowable. 
 
 The ground used for the park should have a resistant soil, either graveled, 
 macadamized, or paved. 
 
 During road marches, it is often preferable to bivouac on the road, to avoid 
 taking the trucks on the soft soil of fields. In such cases, two general pro- 
 cedures are possible: 
 
 (a) Where roadway is sufficiently wide or has practicable sides, place the 
 trucks perpendicular to the roadway with radiators away from the roadway, 
 but keeping the traction wheels on firm ground, though clearing the roadway 
 as much as possible. If the space on either side of roadway is sufficient, the 
 company may thus be drawn up in two lines on either side of road. 
 
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 (ft) Where the roafi is not sufficiently wide for above, the train should be 
 closed up in column of trucks with 1 yard distance at most between trucks, 
 and placed ;is far to the light of the road- 
 way as possible, leaving sufficient room 
 on roadway to allow circulation of other 
 vehicles. 
 
 In each of the above cases, care should 
 be taken to leave a clear passageway for 
 passing vehicles. Precautions should also 
 be taken to prevent accident from such 
 vehicles. This may be done by placing lan- 
 terns or lights on end trucks, and by 
 stationing sentinels at both ends of the line 
 or column to warn passing vehicles and to 
 make them take a moderate rate of speed 
 while passing the trucks. 
 
 The normal camping rules as to sanita- 
 tion should be rigidly enforced. All refuse 
 should be burned or buried. This is espe- 
 cially necessary where the bivouac is made 
 along the highway. 
 
 Except when in permanent camp where 
 pyramidal tents are used, the men will 
 sleep on trucks or on ground thereby — the 
 use of regular shelter tents is superfluous ; 
 for that reason the personal equipment, 
 while including a shelter half to be used 
 as bedding rolls, does not include poles and 
 pins therefor. 
 
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 Column should ordinarily alternate daily. 
 The repair car should be in rear of train. 
 It is sometimes advisable to have one of 
 the gasoline-carrying trucks in the center 
 Of the train, but there should always be at 
 least one at the rear, immediately in front 
 of the repair car. The company com- 
 mander rides wherever he judges his pres- f 
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 supervision efficient. The truckmaster rides 
 wherever the judgment of the company 
 commander dictates. The assistant truck- 
 masters ride in various trucks of their sec- 
 tions where they can most efficiently conduct 
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 Distance between vehicles. — Except on very dusty roads or those with heavy 
 grades, where greater distances may be taken, the vehicles should be about 14 
 yards apart. Due to variations in mechanism and skill of drivers, different 
 vehicles do not ascend slopes at same speed. Therefore, these distances will 
 vary, but the leading vehicle should normally slow down after climbing a slope 
 so that the train will not spread out too much. In some cases, after climbing 
 or descending a difficult slope, the leading vehicle should stop to allow the 
 train to close up. 
 
 Rate of march. — This depends on condition of road, the amount and nature 
 of cargo carried, as well as to other incidents of the march. The leading truck 
 should rarely take the maximum authorized speed for the vehicle, as trucks in 
 rear will have to exceed that in order to keep up. This maximum speed is 14 
 miles per hour for a 3-ton truck and 16 miles per hour for a 1^-ton truck. The 
 speed should be as regular as possible, so that all trucks may keep their dis- 
 tances without speeding. Never allow individual trucks to exceed authorized 
 speed limit. 
 
 March discipline. — Vehicles must always keep well on the right of the road. 
 This is especially necessary in operating on roads in field service. This re- 
 quirement must be rigidly enforced. The driver of each truck, personally or 
 by means of some one riding on truck, should keep in touch with the trucks in 
 rear, so that if any halt is made he can do likewise and give proper signal 
 to trucks in front. Under no circumstances should a train spread out on the 
 road. This should be a constant preoccupation of all in authority in the com- 
 pany. If a truck stops, the entire train should stop. The company commander, 
 or the truckmaster if so authorized, should ascertain the time required for the 
 repair and nature of same. The company commander will promptly decide 
 whether to halt the train until the repair is completed, leave the truck and 
 sufficient personnel to make repair to later rejoin train, tow the truck, or to 
 shift load and abandon truck. This decision will rest on the nature of the duty 
 on which train is engaged, the distance to new camping place, or the urgency 
 of the duty on which train is engaged. The company commander, in deciding 
 such cases, must remember that " service " is the mission of the company, and 
 that it is no disgrace to abandon a truck whose mechanism has broken down. 
 This point of service is one that the company commander should constantly 
 bear in mind, as his subordinates, especially if civilian, are generally more 
 interested in the mechanism of the truck and are apt to lose sight of the pur- 
 pose of the train in their interest in the mechanism or in " demonstrating " the 
 perfection of the particular type of truck assigned to the train. This tendency 
 is extremely marked when the company is composed of a civilian personnel 
 furnished by the manufacturer. 
 
 No truck should be allowed to pass ahead of another without express order 
 of the company commander. If a truck halts, all in rear will halt, and will not 
 move ahead unless ordered by competent authority. The company should not 
 pass a column marching in same direction without agreement with the com- 
 mander of that column. The senior officer of the units will decide the action 
 to be taken. If the truck company is to pass, it is preferable for the other 
 column to halt during the passage, especially if composed of marching troops. 
 The same rules hold in case the company crosses the line of march of another 
 column. 
 
 Road difficulties. — These are due to the nature of the road surface, the grades, 
 or natural obstacles encountered. 
 
 In muddy roads it will be necessary to use chains on the traction wheels. If 
 these are not sufficient, build a suitable track for wheels by utilizing any ma- 
 
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 terial available, such as brush, grass, etc. It is often advantageous to have 
 planks or pieces of 2 by 4 inch lumber to place under rear wheel, between tires, 
 to enable wheel to get sufficient traction. In case a truck has gotten across a 
 mudhole safely, it is often advisable to attach a sufficiently long towing line to 
 the other trucks and haul them through by utilizing a truck working on hard 
 ground. Similarly it will often be advisable to haul a truck out of mud or 
 sand in the same way. 
 
 Do not let truck wheels revolve uselessly, as that simply serves to dig it in 
 deeper. In getting trucks through sand or mud, the greater part depends on the 
 practical genius of the members of the company. 
 
 In going up steep grades, or crossing streams, be careful to keep trucks far 
 apart, to avoid any possible accident. A similar condition exists with reference 
 to descending steep slopes. Brakes should not be relied on, but the gear should 
 be set in first speed, and the motor used as a brake. 
 
 Hold a driver pecuniarily responsible for having his radiator smashed by col- 
 lision. When crossing a railroad track at a grade crossing, or at any other dan- 
 gerous place, station a man during the entire passage of the trucks to insure the 
 safety of the vehicles. 
 
 Halts. — About one-half hour after starting the column is halted to allow a 
 brief inspection of the mechanism, and for same purposes as a column of troops 
 is likewise halted. Thereafter a halt of 10 minutes every 2 hours to rest the 
 drivers and allow a brief inspection of the trucks. Ordinarily, however, it will 
 be found that these two-hourly halts are unnecessary, as there will be several 
 halts between these hours due to mechanical or other trouble. 
 
 Whenever the train halts, rigidly enforce the rule to stop motors. This takes 
 constant correction from the truckmaster and assistants. It is extremely diffi- 
 cult to train drivers to thus stop the motors. The failure to do so, however, 
 causes an excessive expenditure of gasoline, which, in a train with inexperienced 
 personnel, may seriously embarrass its functioning by the gasoline supply being 
 exhausted before the time counted on. 
 
 It is usual to make a midday halt of from 30 minutes to 1 hour duration to 
 permit a lunch to be eaten, to rest the drivers, and to make a more extended 
 inspection of truck mechanism. For this noon meal it will be found advantageous 
 to have a couple of tireless cookers, to allow a hot stew to be served as well as a 
 cup of coffee. These cookers may be readily improvised by placing a couple of 
 the large milk cans in boxes, properly insulated by the use of hay, straw, or 
 similar material. Do not make the noon halt too long, as it is better to get into 
 camp early than to use up time on the road and thus get into camp after dark. 
 It will also be found that if the halt is long the men are apt to take naps, and 
 thus will be half asleep and careless during the afternoon drive. Give them 
 some hot food and a big cup of hot black coffee and they will drive as well in the 
 afternoon as in the forenoon. 
 
 Daily inarches. — The normal daily march for a motor-truck company is 60 
 miles. This may be increased when the roads are excellent, or if conditions are 
 very favorable. It likewise may be decreased if conditions are the opposite. 
 
 Do not run after dark if not absolutely necessary ; running at night is difficult, 
 fatiguing, and very conducive to accident. 
 
 Parking and camping. — This is fully discussed in chapter entitled " Tactical 
 formations." 
 
 Daily inspection and upkeep. — On arrival at camp or bivouac drivers will 
 make a thorough inspection of their trucks, under supervision of assistant truck 
 masters, and all possible repairs will be made. In case of impossibility of re- 
 pairing a truck the company commander decides as to the disposition of the 
 
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 truck and its cargo. If the train arrives late at night in the darkness it is 
 advisable, conditions so permitting, to make this inspection and repair on the 
 following morning before leaving camp. 
 
 Replenishment of gasoline, oil, grease, etc. — As soon as trucks get into camp 
 or bivouac they should be replenished with the above supplies. By reason of 
 the danger of fire the gasoline tanks should be filled during daylight. If this 
 is impracticable, due to late arrival of the train, the company commander de- 
 cides, according to the special circumstances, whether to put off this until 
 following morning or to fill in the dark. In the latter case great precaution 
 should be taken. Electric lights of the trucks or flash lights should be used 
 There should always be sufficient number of fire extinguishers handy and several 
 pails of sand or soft earth to smother any gasoline fire that may start. If 
 lanterns are in vicinity they should be hung high up, so that they will not 
 ignite gasoline vapors, which, being heavier than air, sink to the ground. 
 
 The rule to be enforced, unless conditions absolutely prevent, is to have all 
 trucks filled with gasoline and oil and ready to start as soon as possible after 
 reaching camp. Do not put off anything to the next day if you can possibly 
 avoid it. 
 
 Special Measures foe a Truck Company With Civilian Personnel. 
 
 While these notes refer essentially to companies with enlisted personnel, the 
 principles therein should be enforced in a company with civilian personnel. 
 There should be the same division of authority and responsibility, and the 
 same type of discipline should be enforced. While it is not possible to give 
 the same punishments to civilians for minor offenses as enlisted men, such 
 punishments as extra work and retention in camp, etc., should be imposed. 
 The specific conditions of the contract under which the civilians are hired will 
 determine whether other types of punishment, such as retention or loss of pay, 
 may be imposed. Ordinarily it will be found that there is no punishment avail- 
 able beyond the extra work mentioned above and discharge. 
 
 However, until the personnel has been properly disciplined and works as a 
 unit it is better to discharge a man summarily, even for what might be con- 
 sidered a minor offense, than to let him off with a " calling down." Most civil- 
 ians of the chauffeur type especially are very undisciplined and not used to 
 team work. It is a great mistake to handle them with kid gloves or to let them 
 think that they are highly expert in some abstruse mechanical art and are 
 thereby relieved from the ordinary bonds of discipline. The men should be 
 impressed with the fact that they are operating in a military organization and 
 should approximate one as far as their training will permit. They should un- 
 derstand that many practices and customs allowable in certain phases of civilian 
 life have no place in the military. They must not be allowed to retain the idea 
 that because they are not soldiers they are therefore permitted all license and 
 can conduct themselves as a disorderly free-for-all mob. 
 
 When the company is engaged in actual field operations all these men come 
 under the same jurisdiction as to discipline and punishment as a regularly 
 enlisted man, and they should understand this fact. 
 
 Care must be taken that all articles of property are receipted for by the men 
 using same. Civilians are very careless about the care of Government property, 
 and ordinarily do not realize that they have any responsibility therefor. Unde- 
 ceive them at the first opportunity by taking a check of property and charging 
 the money value of any article lost or damaged against the man responsible. 
 
 As far as practicable, the same records are kept with a civilian personnel as 
 with a military, using, as far as possible, the same blanks. A retained file of all 
 
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 contracts should be kept. When a man is discharged a notation will be made 
 on the discharge certificate as to character and ability and whether he is recom- 
 mended for rehire. Record of these notations will be kept in the company files 
 for further reference. 
 
 Select a reliable man for property man and mess steward and see that he 
 keeps accurate check on all property. All money should be handled by the 
 company commander, who must keep his company fund book in an accurate and 
 careful manner. 
 
 But, above all, the mission of the truck company as a transportation organ 
 must be kept constantly to the front, as the marked tendency of a civilian per- 
 sonnel is to subordinate this to their interest in the mechanism of the truck 
 equipment. 
 
 How to Organize a Motob Truck Company. 
 
 In organizing a motor truck company, the principal problems involved may be 
 grouped into two classes — administrative and mechanical. If the personnel as- 
 signed be civilian, the difficulties under the first class will be greatly increased, 
 since the men are presumably not disciplined or accustomed to working in an 
 organization of this type. However, if the personnel assigned be enlisted, many 
 of such difficulties will disappear, as there undoubtedly will be sufficient mate- 
 rial upon which to draw your executives, i. e., truckmasters and their assistants, 
 mess sergeant, property sergeant, and company clerk. 
 
 First. — Upon receipt of his orders the officer who has been designated to or- 
 ganize a motor truck company should assemble his subordinates, namely, his 
 truckmaster, assistant truckmaster, mechanic and assistants, clerk, property 
 sergeant, and mess sergeant. If these men have not been so designated in the 
 order, tentative appointments should then and there be made, because your 
 orders must be enforced through these assistants. Outline your instructions 
 to these men now before you and announce your policy. 
 
 Quarters. — If quarters have not already been assigned your company, either 
 camp or barrack, ascertain the space allotted your company and take your 
 subordinates there, point out the section assigned to the camp, and locate the 
 park for your trucks. This park should be adjacent to the camp. Make requisi- 
 tion on local quartermaster or train-supply officer for tentage and bedding, 
 mess and kitchen outfit, and sufficient gas. oil, cup grease, and such other sup- 
 plies as may be necessary for the immediate maintenance of the company for 
 a limited time. Give this to the property sergeant; tell him to take a truck and 
 go to the warehouse or depot and draw same. Meanwhile instruct the clerk to 
 prepare a ration return for your signature, get it approved, turn it over to the 
 mess sergeant, give him a truck, and instruct him to go to the subsistence depot 
 find draw his rations. During this talk with your executive "staff" designate 
 the location of the latrine and bath and start construction of same. Explain 
 briefly the requirements as to dress, conduct, cleanliness, and sanitation, as 
 well as mechanical operations of trucks, speed limits, loading, etc. The clerk 
 should be instructed in starting his records, beginning with the morning report, 
 and a tent or building should, if practicable, be set aside for use as an office. 
 The clerk should be told of the importance of the company records, shown what 
 they are, and how to submit them. The mess sergeant should be instructed 
 regarding the ration, its components, method of making issues, sales and sav- 
 ings, sanitation of his kitchen and mess hall. The property sergeant should be 
 impressed with the importance of his duties and of requiring a complete record 
 of each property transaction, in order that the interest of the Government, as 
 
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 well as of the captain, may be protected. This may best be done by requiring a 
 signed receipt for everything issued, either to a section or to an individual. 
 
 This will require the greater part of one day and nothing else should be done 
 until the company is completely housed and adequate arrangements have been 
 made for subsisting the company. If cooks have not been found, either secure 
 them or make adequate messing arrangements for your personnel. It is no use 
 getting all your men till you can take care of them. You will, however, prob- 
 ably have to use a great deal of speed in all your actions. 
 
 Next. — With your truckmaster, the assistant truckmaster, the mechanics, and 
 the property sergeant proceed to check up trucks and other property with memo- 
 randum receipts already received. At this time the property sergeant should 
 start his property account on memorandum receipt. Then assign assistant 
 truckmasters to sections and drivers to trucks, making each driver sign a memo- 
 randum receipt for his truck and the property pertaining thereto. At this time 
 give your instructions to assistant truckmasters and mechanics as oulined else- 
 where. Now move your trucks into the park designated, placing them either in 
 line or in column of sections depending upon the size of the park and the allotted 
 terrain. Establish a guard at once to protect both the company quarters and 
 truck park. 
 
 General remarks. — Require at least one daily roll call at which all men are 
 present and answer to their names, this roll to be called by the truckmaster in 
 person, who reports the result to the company commander. 
 
 Issue orders prohibiting intoxicants in camp. Unless orders are given on the 
 subject, civilians will accumulate much excess personal baggage. This must be 
 restricted to such small amount as may be carried in trunk locker or barrack 
 bag. If your personnel be civilian, make certain that you have copies of all of 
 their contracts. Read these contracts over carefully in order that you may be 
 fully informed when questions as to discharge, resignation, etc., arise. It is a 
 good plan to sell personal equipment, such as blankets, mosquito bars, etc., to 
 civilians, charging them the customary 10 per cent increase, thus eliminating 
 further trouble in making collections on pay rolls for articles lost, stolen, and 
 destroyed. It is also well to remember that civilian employees are allowed 
 absence with pay, for sickness or otherwise, at the rate of but two and one-half 
 days for each calendar month while employed, and that the Medical Department 
 exacts a charge for maintenance as well as for subsistence while such employees 
 are in hospital. It has been decided that civilians absent from duty on account 
 of alcoholic liquors or drugs due to their own misconduct shall receive no pay 
 during such absence. 
 
 The most important requisite, however, is to impress on your personnel the 
 sense of organization and the duties and responsibilities of each man. The 
 truckmaster and assistants must understand their authority and responsibilities, 
 and must be required to exercise both. The company commander must utilize 
 his time in directing and supervising the general work. Unless he requires his 
 subordinates to do their proper share of the details, he will not have much success 
 in perfecting his organization. 
 
 Notes on Work at Depot and Base Transporting Supplies. 
 
 The nature of the transportation duties of a truck company may be roughly 
 classed into depot work and route work. In depot work the truck company does 
 not operate as a unit, but the trucks work singly or by detachments, and are 
 normally on runs permitting all trucks to park nightly in the company camp. 
 
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 In route work, the company operates as a unit, and the cargo to be carried 
 is regularly turned over for transportation to the company commander, on way- 
 bills or shipping invoices, and he is required to receipt for same and turn it over 
 to the proper authorities at destination. 
 
 (a) Depot work. — In this service trucks are ordinarily detailed to various 
 warehouses and supply points, and are worked under various foremen as far as 
 the supplies transported are concerned. The company commander's respon- 
 sibilities extend simply to seeing that trucks are furnished and are properly 
 operated. 
 
 It may happen, however, that he will be called upon to map out the transporta- 
 tion system and superintend its operation. The following procedure is therefore 
 described, and while it assumes the operation of several companies, suitable 
 changes may be made either to limit it to one company or to conform to local 
 conditions. 
 
 There should be a man permanently detailed as truck dispatcher. He is 
 assisted by an assistant truckmaster, taken by roster, from the truck companies 
 on duty. These men are continuously on duty from 6.30 a. in. to 8.30 p. m. The 
 dispatcher sleeps in the dispatcher's office within sound of the telephone. 
 
 Orders for trucks are received from following sources : 
 
 (1) Permanent work detail for depot or base quartermaster and other 
 authorities. 
 
 (2) Special daily orders from depot or base quartermaster sent out in 
 writing by depot or base quartermaster. 
 
 (3) Other proper calls received in writing. 
 
 (4) Telephone or calls made in person. 
 
 Each evening the dispatcher makes out written order for trucks on the 
 various companies to fill the work details for the next day. There is certain 
 work, involving delivery routes, that is permanently assigned certain trucks. 
 Other regular classes of work are done by each company according to roster 
 so as to equalize work. 
 
 In a similar manner each truck company takes its turn by roster to be on 
 duty to answer special calls. 
 
 All orders for trucks, except the regular details of the depot quartermaster 
 (which are received in typewritten form), are entered on the daily blotter 
 (Form 1, herewith). 
 
 Each order for truck is made out in triplicate on Form 2, herewith. The 
 copies are signed by the truckmaster or assistant, and one copy is retained in 
 book. The remaining two copies are taken by the truckmaster, one for his 
 own company record, the other for the driver of the truck or man in charge 
 of the group of trucks responding to the order. 
 
 When the truck is sent out from the company the driver or man in charge 
 signs the copy retained by the company, and has his copy signed by the person 
 to whom the trucks are ordered to report. He turns in this copy to his company 
 on his return. 
 
 Each company keeps a daily work record of the company on Form 3, herewith. 
 In this way accurate record can be kept of the whereabouts of each truck and 
 the number available at any particular time. 
 
 The two forms used by the dispatcher are drawn up so as to absolutely fix 
 responsibility for any failure of truck to properly report. The signature of 
 person to whom truck is directed to report is designed to prevent a truck being 
 taken by some one other than the person intended, a proceeding very common. 
 
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 [Form 1.] 
 
 Daily Repobt of Motob Truck Dispatcher. 
 
 (Date.) 
 
 Order 
 No. 
 
 How 
 received. 
 
 Ilcccived 
 by- 
 
 Time 
 received. 
 
 Order 
 author- 
 ized by — 
 
 Filled by 
 Co. -. 
 
 No. of 
 trucks. 
 
 Description of 
 order. 
 
 Date of 
 advance order. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Size of blank 13" x 14". 
 [Form 2.] 
 
 Order fob Motor Truck. 
 
 No 
 
 (Tlace.) 
 
 To Truck Co. No. 
 
 Send trucks to report as specified below : 
 
 Number of trucks 
 
 To whom to report 
 
 Place 
 
 Hour 
 
 Remarks 
 
 (Date.) 
 
 By direction: 
 Received above order: 
 
 Hour . 
 
 (A88t.) Truckmaster Co. 
 
 - (Perforated )- 
 
 MOTOB TRUCK CO. . 
 
 Truck No. 
 Drivers — 
 
 Hour of departure 
 Hour of return 
 
 (Signature of man in charge of truck.) 
 
 Trucks reported to me as directed above: 
 
 Time, Signature. 
 
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 [Form 3.] 
 Daily Recobd of Opebation of Motob Trucks. 
 Motor Truck Co. (Date) — 
 
 Truck 
 No. 
 
 Driver. 
 
 Time 
 in. 
 
 Time 
 order 
 
 re- 
 ceived. 
 
 Destination. 
 
 Time. 
 
 Remarks. 
 
 Truck 
 report. 
 
 In. 
 
 Out. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Size blank 13 x 14.) 
 
 (6) Route work. — In this service a specified cargo is turned over to the com- 
 pany commander for transportation to definite destinations. After loading 
 waybills or shipping invoices are turned over in regular forms to the company 
 commander, who signs for all articles thus shipped. On arrival at destination 
 he delivers cargo and obtains receipt therefor to relieve him of his responsi- 
 bility. 
 
 The company commander should keep copies of the waybills for each truck 
 and should make a list of his trucks, giving destination of cargo on each. It 
 is very necessary that he be able quickly to tell which truck has either a given 
 destination or cargo, so that he may know at all times the location of all sup- 
 plies in his train. 
 
 Great care must be taken to prevent pilfering, and he should hold the truck 
 driver responsible for cargo of his truck during running hours. When trucks 
 are in camp a proper guard should be posted. 
 
 Useful Tbuck Data. 
 
 (1) Consumption of gasoline and oil. — The consumption of gasoline and oil 
 varies according to road conditions, experience of drivers, train discipline, and 
 other incidents of service. The following figures show the average consump- 
 tion as taken from various truck-company records. In figuring gasoline and 
 oil for a trip, especially with a newly organized company, due allowance there- 
 for should be made. 
 
 Consumption in miles per gallon. 
 
 Packard, 14-ton 
 Packard, 3-ton. 
 Peerless, 3-ton.. 
 Riker, 3-ton 
 
 Gasoline. 
 
 Oil. 
 
 5.0 
 
 120 
 
 4.0 
 
 80 
 
 3.5 
 
 70 
 
 3.6 
 
 80 
 
 The consumption of other lubricants, as well as the proper kind to be used, 
 vary with type of truck and service in which engaged. The best plan is to 
 consult the instruction book issued by the truck manufacturer, which will fully 
 cover these points. 
 
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 (2) Repair parts. — The stock of repair parts needed varies with the nature 
 of the duties of the company, nature of country operated over, distance from 
 bases of supply, and the make and type of truck. No general figure can be 
 given, as the variation is so great. A certain stock of spare parts will ordi- 
 narily be issued as portion of the train equipment. However, at any base 
 from which a company is operating there will be normally a supply stock and 
 a repair branch, where will be found a personnel sufficiently experienced to give 
 such information if the personnel of the company itself does not possess the 
 requisite knowledge. 
 
 (3) Various dimensions and weights. — (a) Inside measurements of war body: 
 One and one-half ton : Length, 10 feet ; width, 5 feet 1 inch ; depth, 2 feet. 
 Three-ton: Length, 12 feet; width, 6 feet 6 inches; depth, 2 feet. Height to 
 top of bow, 6 feet. 
 
 (b) Weight of trucks: 1^-ton Packard Standard, 5,800 pounds; li-ton Pack- 
 ard Special, 6,600 pounds ; 3-ton Packard, 8,250 pounds ; 3-ton Locomobile, 8,500 
 pounds; 3-ton Peerless, 9,130 pounds. 
 
 (c) Weight of machine-shop truck fully equipped: 3-ton Packard, 18,200 
 pounds ; 3-ton Locomobile, 16,700 pounds ; 4-ton Peerless, 17,800 pounds ; 3-ton 
 White, 17,400 pounds. 
 
 Weight of equipment alone, 9,100 pounds. 
 
 (d) Gross weight of tank truck, full, 13,760 pounds; gross weight of tank 
 truck, empty, 9,800 pounds; number of fully armed and equipped men seated 
 in lj-ton truck, 24 (plus 3 on driver's seat) ; number of fully armed and 
 equipped men seated in 3-ton truck, 35 (plus 4 on driver's seat) ; number of 
 fully armed and equipped men standing in 1^-ton truck, 35 (plus 3 on driver's 
 seat) ; number of fully armed and equipped men standing in 3-ton truck, 45 
 (plus 4 on driver's seat). 
 
 Instructions in Driving. 
 
 1. Before starting on a trip see that gasoline tank, oil reservoir, radiator, 
 grease and oil cups are filled. 
 
 Inspect your car for leaks in the hose connections, radiators, or around pump 
 of the cooling system. 
 
 See that oil pump is in proper working order and all oil connections tight. 
 
 2. Before cranking motor, see that change-speed lever is in neutral position 
 and emergency brake lever set. Turn on switch and retard spark. Move 
 throttle-control lever up a few notches, just so engine will not race and spin 
 crank, the thumb extended along the crank handle. Do not grasp handle with 
 the thumb around it for should the engine kick back the crank would jerk the 
 arm downward and the result would be a strained or broken arm. 
 
 3. After engine is running, return to seat, then switch on magneto side, ad- 
 vance spark, and retard throttle to idling position. 
 
 Next throw out clutch by pressing clutch pedal and move gear-shift lever 
 to first-speed position. Release emergency brake and engage clutch gradually, 
 which will allow the load to be picked up slowly and without jerking or injuring 
 the car. Before changing to second speed, accelerate motor slightly by press- 
 ing down on accelerator, throw out clutch, and move speed lever to second speed 
 position. On going to a higher gear the speed of engine should be diminished in 
 relation to the speed ratio of the higher gear. 
 
 4. Should the gears clash do not attempt to force them in mesh. Let clutch 
 in and then disengage it and shift gears quickly. This turns the clutch shaft 
 and moves gears so the teeth will come in mesh. In changing to a lower gear 
 slow car down to the lower gear ratio. Do not try to shift to a lower gear 
 
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 (which is going at a speed of 10 miles an hour) from high gear when you are 
 going 25. You may strip the gears. 
 
 5. Most of the damage done to cars by drivers can be laid to two causes — igno- 
 rance and carelessness — and neither will serve as an excuse. 
 
 When filling gasoline tank extinguish all lights having an open flame and do 
 not have the engine running. It is best to strain gasoline through a piece of 
 fine cheesecloth instead of chamois, for this reason : At times the air is so 
 heavily charged with electricity that the static current is induced in everything 
 around the car. It needs but a slight friction to produce a spark, and a fire is 
 the result. 
 
 6. Never allow your engine to race when changing gear. It is a useless and 
 harmful practice which marks the ignorant driver. It does not get you any- 
 where and will soon cause serious damage to the whole car from vibration. 
 
 In going up grades should your motor labor change to a lower gear at once. 
 No good can be gained from whipping a tired horse; he will only fall the 
 sooner, and the same rule applies here. 
 
 7. Do not try to show some one what your car can do by rushing grades or 
 bad places in the road on high gear. This places a severe strain on the whole 
 car. If the other fellow happens to be a good driver he will not be impressed 
 with your driving. Better show how far it will run than how fast. 
 
 Always change to the gear needed to take you up a steep grade before at- 
 tempting it. Gear changing in the center of a steep grade places an added 
 strain on all parts of the car, as it has to pick up the load from almost a stand- 
 still every time the gears are shifted. 
 
 8. In driving over muddy or sandy roads endeavor to keep the wheels on 
 one side of solid ground if possible. Apply brakes gradually at all times. Lock- 
 ing the rear wheels by sudden application of brakes tears the tires and places a 
 severe strain on the differential and springs. The man who is careful on this 
 point is very seldom seen making a figure 8 on the streets when streets are 
 slippery. 
 
 Never bring the car to a stop in deep sand, mud, or snow if it can be avoided. 
 It may be easy to stop, but remember you have to start again. 
 
 9. In descending a steep grade, when you have a heavy load do not depend 
 upon your brakes alone. Change to a lower gear, retard the spark, and allow 
 your engine to act as a brake or air compressor. The car can not go faster 
 than the low gear will allow it. The brakes can be used to further retard the 
 speed if necessary. 
 
 Should you be driving individually — that is, not with a train — it is good 
 practice to cut off ignition and retard throttle lever, using only the compression 
 in cylinders. As the motor will only be drawing air through it, the motor will 
 be cooled. 
 
 10. Inspect your gasoline, water, and lubricating system frequently when 
 driving over rough roads. Investigate all unusual noises about your car im- 
 mediately ; you can never tell what it may be or what serious damage may be 
 done if the trouble is not remedied at once. 
 
 Do not, under any consideration, race motor by coasting fast with gears in 
 mesh. Throw out clutch and allow car to coast, but do not allow it to run 
 beyond the prescribed governor limits. Care should be taken to see that car 
 comes to a full stop before changing to reverse. The gears can not turn in 
 two directions at the same time ; something must give away. 
 
 11. Do not become a magneto or carburetor fiend. There are a number of 
 other parts of a motor or its different systems that are more liable to be at 
 fault; look them over first. 
 
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 Day dreaming is a dangerous practice. Keep your eyes to the front. Be 
 wide awake at all times. It is up to the man behind you to watch your rear, 
 and you can save your car by watching your front. 
 
 Watch your brakes and keep them adjusted, and all moving parts lubricated. 
 Some day you may need them in a hurry, and, if you take the proper care of 
 them, they will respond to the treatment and " be there " when you need them. 
 
 12. Do not drive with a slipping clutch. It causes the motor to race and heat, 
 the clutch plates (or facing) to burn, and impairs the general efficiency of the 
 motor. Make sure that your car is equipped at all times with a fire extin- 
 guisher, fully charged, and carried in a convenient place. 
 
 If your car loses traction, do not race your engine and cause the wheels to 
 spin until they are buried in the sand or mud. Instead, put straw, burlap, 
 brush, or any material beneath your wheels upon which they may gain traction. 
 If they sink too deeply to make this possible, jack them up until they are on a 
 level with the roadbed and fill in under them with fiat stones. 
 
 13. If you come to a stream, first find the depth of the water, and if it is 
 such that it would cover the carburetor or the magneto, do not attempt to 
 cross. In crossing streams where the water will not quite reach the magneto, 
 it is well to cover the magneto to prevent it from becoming splashed with water. 
 
 In case truck is not provided with chains, rope wrapped around the wheels 
 will make a good substitute. 
 
 Although you may be an experienced driver and have confidence that you 
 can handle your car under any circumstances, always make allowance for 
 what the other person may do, who may not be so well qualified as yourself. 
 
 14. Stop where there is an accident, whether it is your fault or not. Render 
 all the assistance possible, and as a safeguard get the names and addresses of 
 witnesses. This is required by order in " Motor truck group." 
 
 15. Excessive sounding of the horn is proof that the motorist is a novice. 
 Sometimes, as in the presence of a frightened horse, it may be better not to 
 use the horn at all. No accepted rules exist in regard to the meaning of horn 
 blasts, but it is reasonable to assume that prolonged honking indicates that the 
 car behind is going to pass and desires a clear road. Do not sound horn except 
 when absolutely necessary. Careful driving is far superior to horn blasts. 
 
 1G. Use of headlights: Do not use the electric headlights turned to the 
 : * bright " position when approaching or passing a car, or other vehicle, on a 
 narrow road, unless you are traveling in the same direction. The light con- 
 fuses them and may result in a serious accident. Headlights should be prop- 
 erly adjusted to comply with laws. In many States, glaring headlights are 
 absolutely prohibited. 
 
 17. See charts for turning corners, passing, and other traffic regulations, and 
 be sure you observe the laws. Figured in dollars and cents, it is cheaper for 
 a motorist to be stopped by a highwayman than by an officer of the law. 
 Orders in force in " Motor truck group " hold driver responsible for accident, 
 unless he can show that it was not his fault and that he could not possibly have 
 avoided it. 
 
 18. Do not hog the middle of the street. Give the other fellow room to go by, 
 and when he attempts to pass you do not speed up and perhaps crowd him 
 into a safety zone. Rigid rule for trucks and truck trains is to stay well on right 
 of road. 
 
 19. Never use a cut-out. They are of no use, except possibly in high-powered 
 racing cars on track. 
 
 20. Remember that your horn is just a few times worse than your cut-out. 
 
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 Cake and Upkeep. 
 
 1. Keep all parts of vehicle clean. Grease and oil collects dust and grit which 
 cuts bearing and all movable parts. Mere external washing or hosing will not 
 do. Dirt must be scraped off if necessary. This thorough washing and cleaning 
 denotes the interest and pride the driver takes in the upkeep and appearance 
 of his car. 
 
 2. Always keep side and tail oil lamps filled and wicks trimmed. 
 
 3. Eliminate all squeaky and rattling noises, as a little oil or tightening of a. 
 bolt or nut not only will save the wear and breakage of same (which means 
 eventually work on the driver's part of replacing parts) but also removes a 
 source of annoyance. 
 
 4. Examine tires daily. If there is a cut or separation of the rubber, cut it 
 off and round the place of break, so that the tire will not strip off. A square or 
 abrupt edge left in a cut or break will quickly cause a long piece of rubber to 
 strip from the tire, thereby greatly shortening its serviceability. 
 
 5. Whenever you have your truck out on duty and are waiting for orders, or 
 to load and unload, employ your spare time in looking after the adjustments to 
 your car. Utilize the first halt to turn down all grease cups; other halts to 
 tighten certain bolts, put in screws, or do the many minor adjustments to keep 
 your car and its equipment in absolutely A No. 1 shape. Then when you return 
 to the park in the evening your truck will be all fixed up and you will not have 
 to do hurried oi night work to get it in shape. Keep your truck in perfect con- 
 dition at all times. 
 
 How to Drive. 
 
 1. Keep constantly in mind the fact that a report is kept in each train of the 
 expenditures on each car, ami that your rapid promotion depends upon your 
 efficiency. A driver whose car shows a large expenditure every month not only 
 destroys his opportunity for promotion but also places himself in a position for 
 reduction. 
 
 2. Never smoke while operating a motor vehicle, as a driver's hand should 
 always be in a position to meet any emergency, and a sudden gust of wind will 
 cause your vision to be obscured by ashes or smoke blowing in your eyes. 
 
 3. Sound your horn or other signaling device when rounding a corner, going 
 around a standing vehicle, or passing a moving vehicle, as little precautions 
 often prevent serious damage to your car and injury to yourself. 
 
 4. Never loaf when starting on a trip, as this necessitates either speeding to 
 make up lost time or arriving at your destination late, and either offense marks 
 your efficiency and often prohibits you from holding a position of trust. 
 
 5. You will not intrust your life to a man that smoked in a room filled with 
 high explosives. Neither do your superior officers care to trust a man who uses 
 intoxicating liquors with a motor car. as he not only endangers the safety of his 
 car and his own life but also the lives of his passengers and pedestrians. 
 
 G. It is better to slow down and allow another moving vehicle to pass in front 
 of you than to risk damage to your car and self. 
 
 7. Obtain a manufacturer's book of instructions for the car which you are 
 driving and follow out the instructions, as the manufacturer knows the require- 
 ments of the car better than you. 
 
 8. A driver shows his inability and lack of experience by starting with 
 sudden jerk and stopping within 10 feet by sliding his wheels; also by sounding 
 his horn when unnecessary. 
 
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 9. In train driving provide yourself with a pair of goggles, as they protect 
 your eyes and avoid accident by preventing your eyes becoming irritated and 
 being unable to see clearly. 
 
 10. Under no consideration allow your fellow driver to persuade you to ignore 
 these rules and advice, as it is without a doubt the reason he holds no higher 
 position than he does. 
 
 11. Learn to shift your gears without looking down at your shifting device, 
 as your eyes should be on the road in front of you. 
 
 Dont's to Prevent Trouble. 
 
 Don't forget that your position and pay depends upon satisfactory service. 
 
 Don't forget your lubricating and cooling systems. 
 
 Don't forget that a squeak from your car means oil needed. 
 
 Don't forget to test your batteries every week with a hydrometer and in that 
 way make sure your battery is properly charged; also examine the plates to 
 see if they are covered with distilled water. 
 
 Don't forget to drain your radiator in cold weather. 
 
 Don't try to start until sure that the spark lever is retarded. 
 
 Don't start to crank engine until sure change-speed lever is in neutral position. 
 
 Don't run on the batteries (the batteries are made for starting) ; use the 
 magneto. 
 
 Don't run without oil. "A word to the wise is sufficient." 
 
 Don't mix different grades of oils. 
 
 Don't put lubricating oil on a leather-faced clutch. 
 
 Don't run with the spark too far advanced. 
 
 Don't coast downhill at high speed. 
 
 Don't overload. 
 
 Don't overspeed ; " Slow, but sure," is the motto. 
 
 Don't waste time when loading and unloading and then race the truck on the 
 road to make it up. 
 
 Don't try to speed through bad roads ; it will be lost time in the end. 
 
 Don't race with another car ; the truck is built for carrying, not speeding. 
 
 Don't turn corners at high speed. 
 
 Don't let the motor race when the truck is standing; a few minutes will do 
 more damage than many miles of hard driving. 
 
 non't leave the truck with the engine running. 
 
 Don't let the clutch in suddenly ; always engage it easily. 
 
 Don't start or stop with a jerk. 
 
 Don't drive your truck with the brakes on. 
 
 Don't put a new chain on a badly worn sprocket. 
 
 Don't forget that the pan, engine, and other mechanical parts of the truck 
 should be kept clean. 
 
 Don't leave your extra tires exposed to the weather. 
 
 Don't see how close you can come to the other fellow's vehicle ; keep a safe 
 distance. 
 
 Don't drive fast past schoolhouses or other places where children are liable 
 to dart out in front of you. 
 
 Don't forget your steering gear and the condition of your brakes. 
 
 Don't forget to inspect your truck twice daily, noon and night. 
 
 Don't forget you do not own the highways ; others may care to use them. 
 
 Don't forget the " man at the wheel " is responsible for anything that happens. 
 
 Don't forget to use your brakes sparingly, and to adjust them when loose. 
 
 Don't take chances; remember you are intrusted with property valued in 
 thousands of dollars. 
 
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 Don't forget the rules of the road, also traffic regulation. Ignorance of the 
 law excuses no one. 
 
 Don't stop the truck in mud, deep sand, or wet clay; you need traction to 
 start again. 
 
 Don't under any conditions let the engine labor. 
 
 Don't attempt to put your gears in reverse until the truck is brought to a com- 
 plete stop. 
 
 Don't examine carburetor or gasoline tank or engine with an open light; use 
 flash light. 
 
 Don't smoke while filling or examining gasoline tank. 
 
 Don't think you know it all ; others know something too ; hence we all can 
 teach and learn something of mutual value. 
 
 Don't forget that the orders from a superior must be obeyed. 
 
 Don't neglect the noises which indicate coming trouble, and, above all, don't 
 forget that there is always another man more capable than yourself ready to 
 take your job if you don't do it satisfactorily. 
 
 Test of Candidates for Appointment as Chauffeur or for Transfer to 
 
 Quartermaster Corps. 
 
 The following forms are suggested for use : 
 
 Name, Age, Rank, , Service 
 
 1. Can he write a legible hand? 
 
 2. Can he spell ordinary words? 
 
 3. Does he understand long and short division of arithmetic? 
 
 4. Does he understand multiplication? 
 
 5. Can he read and explain meaning of any article chosen from news- 
 paper? 
 
 General intelligence? 
 
 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 
 
 Make of car 
 
 Number of car 
 
 Time in 
 
 Time out 
 
 Ability to start up 
 
 Ability to drive over varied ground- 
 Ability to turn in limited areas 
 
 Ability to move backward Has he self-confidence? 
 
 Ability to move forward 
 
 Ability to shift gears 
 
 Ability to turn corners 
 
 Ability to start and stop 
 
 Ability to control car 
 
 Ability to move in traffic 
 
 Ability to go up and down hills. 
 
 Motor parts 
 
 Chassis 
 
 Lubricating system 
 
 Fuels and lubricants- 
 Transmission 
 
 PRACTICAL QUESTIONS. 
 
 Clutch- 
 
 Brakes 
 
 Magneto 
 
 Carburetor. 
 
 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. 
 
 Garage 
 
 Machine shops. 
 
 Repair shops 
 
 Driving autos_. 
 
 Driving trucks 
 
 Gas and oil engines. 
 Final estimate 
 
 (Tester) 
 
 (Rank) 
 
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 For test : 
 
 Commanding. 
 
 Recommendation 
 
 Commanding. 
 
 PERSONAL RECORD. 
 
 1. Surname Christian name 
 
 2. Nationality 
 
 3. Age years. 
 
 4. Married or single Number of minor children. 
 
 5. Educational advantages 
 
 of schools or colleges atteuded, and how long 
 
 Names 
 
 G. Enlistment period in which serving 
 
 7. Date of present enlistment 
 
 8. Length of time has been a noncommissioned officer. 
 
 FORMER EXPERIENCE. 
 
 A full statement of the experience had in — 
 
 1. Garage 
 
 2. Machine shops 
 
 3. Repair shops 
 
 4. Driving autos 
 
 5. Driving trucks 
 
 6. Gas and oil engines 
 
 7. Steam engines 
 
 Remarks 
 
 (.Name.) 
 (Rank.) (Organization.) 
 
 MEMORANDUM. 
 
 1. 
 
 (Name.) (Rank.) (Organization.) 
 
 desires transfer to Quartermaster Corps as chauffeur. 
 
 2. Have you any objection to this transfer? 
 
 3. What is his character? 
 
 4. How many convictions by court martial has he had during the past year? 
 Were they for serious offenses? 
 
 5. Do you believe the applicant is good material for a chnuffeur or mechanic? 
 G. What has been his experience as a chauffeur or mechanic while timber your 
 
 observation? 
 
 Commanding. 
 
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 Please answer above questions here. 
 Answers : 
 
 3. 
 
 4. 
 
 G. 
 
 Remarks: 
 
 Commanding. 
 
 Company , Regiment 
 
 Name, Age, Rank, __ 
 
 Service, . 
 
 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION. 
 
 Make of car, Number of car, 
 
 Date. 
 
 Time on. 
 
 Time out. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ability to start up Ability to start and stop 
 
 Ability to turn in limited areas Ability to move in traffic 
 
 Ability to move backward Ability to go up and down hills. 
 
 Ability to move forward Ability to control car 
 
 Ability to shift gears lias he self -confidence? 
 
 Ability to turn corners 
 
 Motor parts 
 
 Chassis 
 
 Lubricating system 
 
 Fuels and lubricants. 
 
 Transmission 
 
 Clutch 
 
 PRACTICAL QUESTIONS. 
 
 Brakes __ 
 
 Magneto 
 
 Carbureter 
 
 Final estimate (excellent, very good, 
 good, fair, poor) 
 
 (Tester) 
 
 (Rauk) 
 
 For test: 
 
 Commanding. 
 
 Recommendation 
 
 Commanding. 
 
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 Test for Civilian Chauffeurs. 
 
 Name Age Home address 
 
 Nationality Citizen of the United States In Gov- 
 ernment service ; what branch, and how long 
 
 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. 
 
 Garage driving 
 
 Garage repair shops. 
 
 Driving trucks 
 
 Driving auto 
 
 Machine shops: 
 
 Machinist helper- 
 Machinist 
 
 (Signature of applicant) 
 
 DRIVING TEST. 
 
 Time out 
 
 Make of car 
 
 Time in 
 
 Number of car 
 
 Ability to start engine properly. 
 
 Starting car 
 
 Shifting gears 
 
 Use of clutch 
 
 Use of brakes 
 
 Spark 
 
 Control of engine 
 
 Stopping 
 
 Reverse 
 
 Corners 
 
 Turning around 
 
 Hills (stop and start on hill) 
 
 Turning around without getting off the 
 
 road 
 
 Varied roads 
 
 Point out parts of car as named 
 
 in practical questions 
 
 Driver tester. 
 
 RATINGS. 
 
 " Passed " indicates work completed without assistance in reasonable length 
 of time. 
 
 " Very good " indicates very slight assistance. 
 " Good " indicates instructor must assist. 
 " Poor " indicates all around inefficiency. 
 
 CLASSES. 
 
 Class A, passed and for assignment. 
 
 Class B, partially passed ; short instruction. 
 
 Class C, to receive long instruction. 
 
 Class by , 
 
 Quartermaster Sergeant, S. O., Principal Instructor. 
 Final recommendation : 
 
 Commanding. 
 School for Chauffeurs and Mechanics' Detachment, Quartermaster Corps. 
 
 Fort Sam Houston, Tex., April J l , 1917. 
 
 PRACTICAL QUESTIONS. 
 
 1. What does advancing the spark mean, and why do we advance it? Why 
 retard it? 
 
 2. What is the carbureter for? How is gasoline fed from supply tank to the 
 carbureter? 
 
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 3. Describe just what functions you would perform when starting the engine. 
 
 4. What is the cooling system for, and how many kinds are in use? 
 
 5. Name the various kinds of lubricating systems and describe their action. 
 
 6. How would you clean a crank case, and how often? 
 
 7. How often would you change the lubricants in the gear set, differential, 
 universal joints, and what kind of lubricants would you use for parts mentioned? 
 
 8. Name the various kinds of gasoline supply systems and describe their action. 
 
 9. Suppose you saw your radiator steaming, what course would you pursue to 
 stop it? 
 
 10. If your engine became badly overheated, what course woidd you pursue? 
 
 11. Describe how you would remove a spark plug, clean, and adjust the points ; 
 what effect would too wide a gap between the points have? 
 
 12. What attention should be given the storage battery? 
 
 13. What attention should be given the magneto? 
 
 14. If the water pump leaked, tell how you would remedy the trouble. 
 
 15. What is the clutch for? How many kinds of clutches are in popular use? 
 What attention should a cone clutch receive ? A disk clutch ? 
 
 16. What attention should be given the tires? Wheels? Steering gear? 
 
 17. How would you adjust the valve clearance? 
 
 18. Why is it necessary to throw out the clutch when shifting gears? 
 
 19. In passing a vehicle going the same direction, upon what side would you 
 pass ? Describe turning a corner to the left ; to the right. 
 
 20. After starting the engine and having entered the seat, what would you do 
 before starting the car? 
 
 DRIVING TEST. 
 
 Ability to start engine properly. 
 
 Starting car 
 
 Shifting gears 
 
 Use of clutch 
 
 Use of brakes 
 
 Spark 
 
 Control of engine 
 
 Stopping 
 
 Reverse 
 
 Corners 
 
 Turning around 
 
 Hills (stop and start on hills) — 
 Turning around without getting 
 
 the road 
 
 Varied roads 
 
 off 
 
 Tester. 
 
 " Passed " indicates work completed without assistance in reasonable length 
 of time. 
 
 " Very good " indicates very slight assistance. 
 " Good ? ' indicates instructor must assist. 
 " Poor " indicates all-around inefficiency. 
 
 CLASSES. 
 
 Class A, passed and for assignment. 
 
 Class B, partially passed ; short instruction. 
 
 Class C, to receive long instruction. 
 
 Class by » 
 
 Quartermaster Sergeant, 8. O., Principal Instructor. 
 
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 Duties of Personnel of Headquarters, Motor Supply Train Division. 
 
 personnel quartermaster corps. 
 
 1 major, commanding officer. 
 
 1 lieutenant, adjutant. 
 
 1 lieutenant, supply officer. 
 
 1 quartermaster sergeant. Quartermaster Corps property. 
 
 1 quartermaster sergeant, Quartermaster Corps, chief clerk, administrative. 
 
 1 sergeant, first class, clerk and stenographer. 
 
 2 corporals, Quartermaster Corps, chauffeurs. 
 
 1 private, first class, assistant chauffeur, motorcycle. 
 
 2 privates, assistant chauffeurs and property men. 
 
 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. 
 
 1 captain or lieutenant. 
 1 sergeant, first class. 
 1 sergeant. 
 S privates, first class. 
 
 MOTOR VEHICLES. 
 
 1 motor car, touring, for supply train, commanding officer. 
 1 motorcycle, with side car, for first-class private, assistant chauffeur, as 
 messenger. 
 1 truck, baggage, and ration, for baggage, rations, and property. 
 
 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MOTOR VEHICLES. 
 
 1 ambulance, motor. 
 
 2 motorcycles with side cars. 
 1 truck, cargo, 2-ton. 
 
 DUTIES OF PERSONNEL. 
 
 1. The major, as commanding officer of the train, is responsible for the organi- 
 zation, operation, instruction, and discipline of bis command. The duties are 
 similar to tbat of a major commanding a squadron or battalion. In regard to 
 property be bas power to approve surveys and condemn and dispose of unserv- 
 iceable property, parts, and accessories unless otherwise prescribed by regula- 
 tions. He should make frequent inspection of his entire command. In these 
 inspections he should check property to see that equipment is complete as 
 prescribed and that this equipment is serviceable. 
 
 2. The duties of the supply officer are those of a supply officer for the whole 
 supply train. He is accountable for all property of the train, including that of 
 the truck companies. He will issue property to the truck commanders on 
 memorandum receipt. On request of truck company commanders he prepares 
 proper requisitions for property, parts, accessories, stores, and rations. He 
 will ordinarily ride in touring car with major commanidng. 
 
 The duties of the lieutenant and adjutant are similar to those of a battalion 
 or regimental adjutant. He will ordinarily ride in touring car with the major 
 commanding. 
 
 The duties of medical personnel will be as prescribed in regulation of medical 
 department. 
 
 The motor ambulance will ordinarily march as last vehicle in the train. 
 
 The medical department motorcycles and side cars will march as directed by 
 the surgeon. 
 
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 3. Of the two quartermaster sergeants, one will act as chief clerk and ser- 
 geant major, administrative ; the other will be property sergeant. They will 
 ordinarily ride on the truck, or otherwise if so directed. 
 
 4. The sergeant, first class, will be clerk and stenographer for supply train, 
 headquarters. 
 
 5. One corporal chauffeur will be assigned to the touring car and the other 
 to the baggage and ration truck. 
 
 6. The assistant chauffeur, private, first class, will be assigned to drive the' 
 motorcycle, will act as messenger and orderly, and perform such other duties 
 as the commanding officer may prescribe. 
 
 7. The two privates, assistant chauffeurs, act as relief drivers and such other 
 general duties as may be prescribed and especially will be detailed to assist 
 the property sergeant. They will usually ride on the truck. 
 
 The following form was used in the motor-truck group, Fort Sam Houston, 
 Tex., and is a suggested model for preparation of similar orders : 
 
 Headquarters Motor Truck Group, 
 Fort Sam Houston, Tex., April 7, 1911. 
 General Orders, 1 
 No. 1. 
 The following regulations are published for the guidance of truck companies 
 and storage detachments at this station, and will be strictly observed : 
 
 (1) Truck company camp. — The portion of the motor-truck camp assigned 
 each truck company is shown on plan in this office. 
 
 (2) Responsibility of the company or detachment commander. — Each com- 
 pany and detachment commander will be held responsible for the discipline of 
 his organization and for the police of that portion of camp pertaining thereto. 
 He will see that all orders and regulations are enforced, and that members of 
 his company properly carry out the duties assigned them. 
 
 (3) Daily service. — (a) There will be daily two formations for roll call, as 
 follows: G.13 a. m. and 5.13 p. m. 
 
 (b) Meals will be served at the following hours: Week days — Breakfast, 
 G.30 a. m. ; dinner, 12.13 p. in. ; supper, 5.30 p. m. Sundays and holidays — 
 Breakfast, 7 a. m. ; dinner, 12 m. ; supper, 5.30 p. m. 
 
 No meal will be served after hour designated, except to men unavoidably 
 absent by reason of being detained on duty. The serving of meals before the 
 regular hour therefor to men whose duties so require will be regulated by each 
 company commander. 
 
 (c) Lights in tents will be extinguished and loud talking will cease at 10 
 p. m. Lights in offices and mess hall will be extinguished at 11 p. m. 
 
 (d) Morning reports will be submitted to this ollice, daily, before 8 a. m. 
 (c) Oflicers will call at adjutant's ollice, daily, between 11.30 and 11.43 a. m. 
 
 for orders and instructions. 
 
 (/) The sick of motor-truck companies will be sent, at hours designated 
 below, to the adjutant's office for examination by the surgeon. Names will be 
 entered on sick-report book of the organization, and this book, after signature 
 by the organization commander, will be sent by a noncommissioned officer (or 
 an assistant truckmaster in case of civilian detachment) to the surgeon. 
 
 Sick call, 12 noon daily, except Sundays and holidays; 9.30 a. m. Sundays and 
 holidays. 
 
 (<j) All orders, reports, or other communications intended for action of higher 
 authority will be sent through this office. 
 
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 (h) The guard of the camp will be regulated by special instructions from 
 this office. 
 
 (4) Sanitation. — (a) The camp will be kept clean and thoroughly policed 
 at all times. Great care will be exercised to keep vicinity of hydrant free from 
 standing water. Men are not permitted to wash from running hydrant water, but 
 must provide themselves with washbasins or buckets for this purpose. Ground 
 around incinerator must be kept free from scraps of food. Each company will 
 be held strictly accountable for any nuisance that may be committed in its 
 camp, the occurrence of which will always be followed by disciplinary action. 
 Firewood will be kept neatly piled in places designated therefor. All articles, 
 such as tin cans, etc., not completely destroyed in incinerator, will be hauled 
 to the dump every other day. 
 
 ( b ) Garbage cans : Within the organizations of this group the use of garbage 
 cans as containers of garbage and other refuse is prohibited. 
 
 (c) Urine tub: There will be a urine tub placed in each company street at 
 6 p. m. The ground on which it is placed will be kept marked with lime and 
 the site designated by a lantern at night. This tub* will be removed at reveille, 
 emptied into latrine, burned out, and sunned. 
 
 (d) No alcoholic liquors of any kind permitted within the limits of this 
 camp. 
 
 (e) Peddlers and solicitors are not permitted in camp without written 
 permission from this office. 
 
 (/) Latrines and bathhouses: Care will be taken to prevent waste paper 
 from being scattered therein. Latrines will be burned out at 8 a. m. by the 
 man detailed by this office for that purpose. This does not, however, remove 
 the responsibility of the company or detachment commander for the general 
 sanitation and police of this building. 
 
 (g) The provisions of General Order No. 13, Headquarters Southern De- 
 partment, July 10, 1916, will be observed. A copy of this order will be posted 
 on the bulletin board of the company. All members of motor-truck companies, 
 whether enlisted or civilians, will be required to undergo the prescribed physi- 
 cal inspections and to take the prescribed preventive treatments. 
 
 (5) Service of trucks. — (a) The daily work of trucks will be regulated in ac- 
 cordance with special instructions from this office. Calls for trucks will be 
 issued to the companies by the truck dispatcher, who in the discharge of his 
 duty will be considered as acting in the name of the commanding officer. 
 
 (o) The traffic ordinances for the city of San Antonio will be carefully ob- 
 served by all drivers. 
 
 (c) Trucks will not exceed a speed of 10 miles per hour. 
 
 (d) Drivers will allow no person to ride on their trucks unless such person 
 has proper authority therefor, and under no circumstances will persons be 
 allowed to ride on fenders or on running boards. 
 
 (e) Cut-outs and mufflers will be kept closed at all times. 
 
 (/) No trucks ai*e permitted on roads through the Artillery and Cavalry 
 posts, except along New Braunfels Avenue. 
 
 (g) No privately owned automobiles are permitted within the limits of the 
 motor-truck camp without written authority of the commanding officer. It 
 is prohibited to do any repair work on a privately owned automobile in this 
 camp. 
 
 (70 Skid chains will not be used on trucks while driving on paved streets 
 of the post proper or in the city of San Antonio. 
 
 (i) Accidents : In case of accident the driver will invariably halt and render 
 any assistance possible. He will make a report to his company commander of 
 
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 any accident immediately upon his return to his company. A driver will be 
 held strictly accountable for any accident unless he can clearly show not only 
 that it was not his fault, but also that he could not possibly have avoided it. 
 
 (j) Enlisted men while actually driving trucks or automobiles will not salute. 
 
 (fc) Drivers of motor-propelled vehicles are prohibited from smoking while 
 driving. 
 
 (I) Motors will not be permitted to run when trucks are stopped for period of 
 one minute or longer. 
 
 (w) No seal or any part of the mechanism of a motor vehicle will be opened 
 up or removed except by specific authority of company commander. 
 
 (6) Routine. — (a) Each truck company will turn in a report daily, by 4.30 
 p. m., to truck dispatcher, showing the number of trucks that will be available 
 for duty on the following day. 
 
 (6) The truck dispatcher will submit a daily report to this office showing 
 number of trucks on duty, and the number from each company not available 
 for duty. 
 
 (c) The mail orderly, detailed for the motor-truck group by this office, 
 will get all mail intended for group from the post office at the hours designated. 
 lie will distribute the mail to the different organizations of this command. No 
 other person than the one so designated is authorized to obtain such mail from 
 the post office. 
 
 (d) Until further orders no work will be done on motors in company parks 
 requiring the removal of crank case or taking down of motor. All such work 
 will be taken to motor transport repair shop. 
 
 (e) All requests for repairs of every nature to motor cars, trucks, or accesso- 
 ries will be made through this office. The motor transport repair branch is 
 equipped to make such repairs, and to make the usual adjustments with dealers 
 or manufacturers in reference to defective parts. 
 
 (7) Mechanical equipment. — Each truck-company commander will be held 
 strictly accountable for the efficient handling and upkeep of the mechanical 
 equipment under his command. By frequent inspections he will assure himself 
 that all mechanism is in good working order, so that by timely discovery a de- 
 fect or cause of trouble may be obviated. He will see that the various records 
 pertaining to cost of upkeep and operations are accurately kept. 
 
 Special instructions will be issued relative to upkeep of mechanical equip- 
 ment pertaining to storage detachments. 
 By order of major. 
 
 Fobm foe Guard Orders. 
 
 (1) The guard will consist of 2 noncommissioned officers, preferably assist- 
 ant truckmasters, and 12 other enlisted men of the company. 
 
 (a) The entire guard will be furnished by company detailed by roster from 
 this office. 
 
 (b) Guard mounting will occur at 6 p. m. daily on company parades, will be 
 informal, and mounted by the new officer of the day. 
 
 (2) Orders for the officer of the day.— {a) The officer of the day will satisfy 
 himself that the requirements of the guard manual are strictly enforced and 
 that the general regulations for the motor-truck camp are observed. 
 
 (b) During working hours, by frequent inspections, he will see that trucks at 
 work are being properly handled. He will pay particular attention to the 
 enforcing of traffic rules and regulations as to speed. He will make a report 
 of all violations of orders, giving in each case names of those responsible. 
 
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 (c) He will be furnished an automobile roadster, to properly perform bis 
 duties. An enlisted man from the school for chauffeurs and mechanics has been 
 detailed for duty as chauffeur of this car, and while he does not hold property 
 on memorandum receipt, he nevertheless will be responsible for the care and 
 property pertaining thereto. 
 
 (d) No private vehicles of any description, except those authorized by this 
 office, are permitted to enter or remain in the motor-truck camp. Vendors, boot- 
 blacks, solicitors, newsboys, slop carriers, etc., are excluded. If such persons 
 desire permission, they will be referred to this office. 
 
 (e) Members of the guard will be armed as follows: The noncommissioned 
 officers mentioned in paragraph (1) above to be armed with the caliber .43 
 pistol ; the 12 other enlisted men with the .30 caliber United States magazine 
 rifle. Those armed with the pistol will carry 7 rounds of ball ammunition; 
 those armed with the rifle will carry 10 rounds of guard cartridges. 
 
 (/) The officer of the day will remain in camp during the night of his tour. 
 
 (g) All written orders, memoranda, etc., for the officer of the day or the 
 guard will be pasted in a blank book kept for that purpose in the guardhouse 
 and transferred to successor daily. 
 
 (3) Commander of the guard. — (a) He will divide the night with the ser- 
 geant of the guard so that there will always be one man on watch at the 
 telephone. During the day he will assist the truck dispatcher with his duties. 
 During absence of the truck dispatcher he will assume these duties. 
 
 (b) He will see that all regulations and orders, as well as requirements of 
 guard manual, are strictly enforced. 
 
 (c) The orderly messenger for the truck dispatcher will be taken from tlu 
 guard, using an available man who is not on post for this duty. 
 
 (d) In order to prevent unauthorized use of trucks during working hours 
 he will specifically assign the trucks of certain companies to be observed and 
 passed out by certain sentinels on post. As for example, the sentinel on No. 1 
 to observe the trucks pertaining to Companies 08 and GO, and the sentinel on 
 No. 2 those pertaining to Companies 17, 30, and 42. This will not prevent, how- 
 ever, observation of trucks from other and adjoining companies. 
 
 (4) Sitccial orders for sentinels. — Post No. 1. — (a) My post extends along 
 east side of motor truck camp from Austin Road to last tent of Motor Truck 
 Company No. 08. 
 
 (b) I will allow no trucks, automobiles, or other property to be taken out of 
 camp without a written order from a proper company commander, except in the 
 presence of a proper truclunaster or assistant truckmaster of a company. 
 
 (c) I will keep a sharp lookout for fire. 
 
 (d) I will allow no private vehicles in camp without authority from the 
 commanding officer. 
 
 (c) I will arrest all suspicious characters in the vicinity of camp, turning 
 them over to (he commander of the guard. 
 
 Post No. 2. — (a) My post extends along the Austin Road on the north side of 
 motor truck camp from northeast corner to northwest corner of same. 
 
 {b) I will allow no trucks, automobiles, or other property to be taken out of 
 camp without a written order from a proper company commander, except in 
 the presence of a proper truckmaster or assistant truckmaster of a company. 
 
 (c) I will keep a sharp lookout for fire. 
 
 (</) I will allow no private vehicles in camp without written authority from 
 the commanding officer. 
 
 (c) I will arrest all suspicious characters in the vicinity of camp, turning them 
 over to the commander of the guard. 
 
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 Post No. 3. — (a) My post extends on New Braunfels Avenue along the west 
 side of camp from Austin Road to southwest corner of camp. 
 
 (b) I will allow no trucks, automobiles, or other property to be taken out of 
 camp without a written order from a proper company commander, except in 
 the presence of a proper truckmaster or assistant truckmaster of a company. 
 
 (e) I will keep a sharp lookout for fire. 
 
 (d) I will allow no private vehicles in camp without written authority from 
 the commanding officer. 
 
 (c) I will arrest all suspicions characters in the vicinity of camp, turning 
 them over to the commander of the guard. 
 
 Post No. 4. — (a) My post extends east and west along south side of camp 
 from southwest corner to southeast corner of same. 
 
 (b) I will allow no trucks, automobiles, or other property to be taken out of 
 camp without a written order from a proper company commander, except in the 
 presence of a proper truckmaster or assistant truckmaster of a company. 
 
 (c) I will keep a sharp lookout for fire. 
 
 (d) I will allow no private vehicles in camp without written authority from 
 the commanding officer. 
 
 (e) I will arrest all suspicious characters in the vicinity of camp, turning 
 them over to the commander of the guard. 
 
 (5) All orders or instructions in conflict herewith are rescinded. 
 
 . Fobm fob Fire Obders. 
 
 The following regulations for the government of this command in case of 
 fire are published and will be duly observed by all concerned : 
 
 FIRE OBDEBS. 
 
 1. In case of fire the alarm will be given by the sounding of auto horns in 
 each company, men being at once designated for this purpose in each company 
 by an officer or truckmaster on the ground at the time. 
 
 2. The company on guard at the time is designated as Pyrene Extinguisher 
 Co. The men actually on post will be used to alarm the camp by the 
 sounding of horns. The other members of the guard and all members of the 
 guard company will at once secure extinguishers and fall in on the company park 
 unless directed to the point of fire. Each company will keep its extra ex- 
 tinguishers at a designated and well-known place, ready for instant use in 
 case of alarm. In the absence of the commanding officer, the guard will be 
 under the orders of the fire marshal. 
 
 3. Motor Truck Companies Nos. 21 and 6S are designated as special guard 
 companies. In case of alarm, these companies, or the one not on guard at the 
 time, will fall in on their company streets and throw a guard around the entire 
 camp. This guard will prevent the entrance of unauthorized parties into camp, 
 prevent theft, and guard against disorder generally. They will receive orders 
 from the commanding officer or the fire marshal. 
 
 4. Motor Truck Companies Nos. 3G and 42 are designated as tool companies. 
 In case of alarm all members of these companies, or of the one not on guard 
 i»t the time, will at once secure picks, spades, and axes, fall in on their com- 
 pany street and await the orders of the commanding officer or the fire marshal. 
 
 5. Motor Truck Companies Nos. 17 and GO are designated as sand and gunny- 
 sack companies. These companies will provide themselves with a full com- 
 plement of sacks for smothering of fire and buckets filled with sand. In case 
 
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 of alarm they, or the one not on guard at the time, will fall in on their com- 
 pany parades and report to the commanding officer or fire marshal. 
 
 6. Motor Truck Companies Nos. 28, 30, and detachment will fall in on their 
 company streets and be held in reserve, reporting to the commanding officer or 
 fire marshal. 
 
 7. Each organization of the command will provide itself with two piles of 
 sand of at least 4 cubic yards each in the company park. The sand will be 
 kept sufficiently moistened to avoid loss from the wind. It will also keep on 
 hand 24 sacks, to be used for smothering fires. 
 
 8. In case of alarm of fire in the post, all organizations will fall in and 
 await orders. 
 
 9. Capt. F. L. Case, Quartermaster Corps, is appointed fire marshal. The 
 officer of the day on duty will act as assistant fire marshal. In case of alarm 
 organizations will not be dismissed until reported to the commanding officer, 
 fire marshal, or assistant fire marshal. 
 
 10. In the absence of the fire marshal, the senior officer present will perform 
 his functions. 
 
 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIEE. 
 
 11. Gasoline must be handled with care and common sense. Gasoline 
 vaporizes easily, and as the vapor is heavier than air, it sinks to the ground. 
 When filling the gasoline tank, be sure that there are no open lights or fire 
 near. If the tank is to be filled at night, do not use a flame lamp. Use an 
 electric flash lamp. Do not use the gasoline funnel for anything else. 
 
 12. In case of fire do not try to put it out with water. The burning gasoline 
 will float and spread the fire. Always keep a pail or two of sand handy and 
 smother the flame with it. A fire extinguisher should also be kept at hand in 
 the shop or in the truck park. 
 
 13. In case of a truck catching on fire, the first thing to do, if possible, is to 
 turn off the supply cock from the tank to the carburetor and then push the 
 car away from the blazing gasoline on the ground. 
 
 14. Do not let a pool of gasoline drip from the carburetor when priming it, as 
 a chance short circuit may give a spark that will set it on fire. 
 
 15. Keep all engine parts, drip pans, and under parts of vehicle clean, and 
 the gasoline that drips onto these parts will soon evaporate, thereby greatly 
 reducing the possibility of fire. 
 
 16. A waste can will be kept in shop and in park. All oily, greasy, and 
 inflammable waste or rags will be placed therein, and not left lying on benches 
 or floor. The soiled waste can be washed in gasoline and used several times, 
 thereby reducing expenditure if it is carefully placed in cans until convenient 
 to clean. 
 
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