GIFT OF 1 '^fi^S^kfSbnms^.. lOH SBattCW PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS AIR SERVICE DIVISION OF MILITARY AERONAUTICS IN THREE SECTIONS SECTION 1— SERVICE HEADQUARTERS AND BALLOON SECTION WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE CLASSIFICATION DIVISION WASHINGTON I", p. \<\)viu 170 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2007 with funding from IVIicrosoft Corporation PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS AIR SERVICE DIVISION OF MILITARY AERONAUTICS IN THREE SECTIONS Section 1 — Service Headquarters and Balloon Section. Section 2 — Service Units. Section 3 — Construction, Repair and Supply Units. SECTION 1— Service Headquarters and Balloon Section contents of section 1- Organization. Table. Page. Foreword i-iv Headquarters, General Headquarters, A. E. F 604 1-2 Headquartees Flight. Headquarters , 629-A 3 Supply and Transportation Section 629-B 4 Engineering Section '. 629-C 5 Air Sections 629-D 6 Summary, Headquarters Flight 629 7 Headquarters, Army Air Service 601 8-9 Headquarters, Corps Air Service 602 10-11 Division Air Service (Note) 603 11 Summary, Headquarters Air Services 601 12 Air Park. Headquarters 630-A 13 Supply and Transportation Section 630-B 14-16 Engineering Section 630-C 17-18 Summary, Air Park 630 19 Photo Section 631 20-21 Summary, Photo Section 631 22 Balloon Section. Balloon Company 609 23-28 Headquarters, Balloon Group 608 29-30 Headquarters, Balloon Wing 607 31 Summary, Balloon Wing 607 32 Occupational names and symbols used herein refer to the system em- ployed by the Adjutant General of the Army, Classification Division, in "Occupational Index" C C P 4, and "Trade Specifications" C C P 504. C. C. p. Form 470 November, 1918 445229 • ' • . J** • ••• • • ,^' 2 > *» ^ • • • • • • FOREWORD Personnel Specifications for enlisted men of the Air Service (Division of Military Aeronautics) are herewith issued in three sections, as follows: Section 1 — Service Headquarters and Balloon Section. Section 2 — Service Units. Section 3 — Construction, Repair and Supply Units. It will be noticed that Personnel Specifications include the Army title, the authorization of the various grades according to the Tables of Organization, the corresponding civilian occupation, the degree of skill at the occupation and the occupational symbol (used in the classification of all enlisted men) which are com- monly found in the Tables of Occupational Needs for various branches and corps of the service heretofore published. In ad- dition. Personnel Specifications include a suggested substitute for the civilian occupations and a description of the duties of each grade. Several limitations to the complete, intelligent use of any sort of tables of occupational organization of Army units have created the necessity for tables where the duties of various grades are specified. The Tables of Occupational Needs pre- scribe the trade specialists required to organize and maintain the organization of well-balanced units. The personnel oflfice in preparing a requisition for men for the organization which is forming can from the Tables of Occupational Needs alone get the material for the telegram requisitioning these men. But in making an assignment of the men provided to fill the requisition more than the bare terms of the civilian occupation required must be taken into account if the assignment is to remain per- manent. For two sergeants, both to be drawn from the same occupation, one to function as a radio sergeant, heavy artillery, and the other as a sergeant, first class, Air Service, the personnel officer would make no choice between two wireless operators, but would in- discriminately send one to the regiment of heavy artillery and the other to the motor mechanics regiment. But when he reads in Personnel Specifications for the particular arm he is consider- ing the following concerning the radio sergeant : 1 Radio Sergeant .... Wireless or buzzer operator 1 Jour. 31w Substitute : Telegrapher. Cares for and operates wireless apparatus and makes repairs under adverse conditions. Re- quired to send and receive fifteen words per minute. while the other, the sergeant first class, Air Service, is merely defined as 1 Wireless Operator Wireless operator 1 Jour. 31 w Supervises the testing of repaired radio units and accessory wireless apparatus. he will send the man whose card shows more athletic activity and greater mental alertness to the artillery, while the man with more acadeifiic ability in radio telegraphy and construction will be sent to the electrical repair company of the motor mechanics regiment, and both will have much better prospects of remaining in this assignment than had a random selection been made merely from the civilian occupation. Frequently the personnel officer will find that the definition of duties describes the limits of duties. From this may be inferred the range of qualifications which the man must possess in order to be of the utmost use to his company. In every case he will find the qualifications stated in terms of what the man actually does, for it has been determined that with such a statement the tables can be used to greatest ad- vantage both by personnel officers and by commanding officers. The limitations upon successfully assigning men in a person- nel office have created another necessity for Tables of Specifica- tion. Not only is some guide required by the personnel officer in making initial assignments, but it is also necessary to point the way for the organization commander. It can not be taken for granted that a man assigned by the personnel officer will in every instance function as it is intended he should. In some instances it has been found not only that he does not so function, but that he is never given a chance to do so. This is not because of any opposition to giving him a chance to demonstrate how far his occupational qualifications fit him for performing Army duties, but because the relation between the civilian occupation and the Army duties is not in every case apparent. In the case of cooks the relation is so obvious that no one could mistake it, but there are other occupations the relations of which to Army duties are not so patent as those of cooks. Right here the tables find their practical usefulness. They enable the company com- mander to compare what the man does in his company with the occupation which most nearly fits him to perform these duties. Then it is a logical step to take the Qualification Cards and the assignment as made by the personnel officer and to place the man II in the position where his occupational qualifications relate to the Army function. Each set of Tables of Occupational Needs and Personnel Speci- fications contains the following statement, which prescribes their use: The purpose of these tables is to assist in fitting into the Army civilian occupational experience where it will be util- ized to the best advantage. Because of the scarcity of men possessing trade ability, the occupations specified in these tables have been divided into two groups : (a) Those that are essential to successful operation are known as the MAIN GROUP and are to be provided. (b) Those that are desirable but not entirely essential to successful operation are listed under LESS ESSENTIAL GROUP, and are to be fitted in as indicated, provided they are available and are not needed for assignment elsewhere in some MAIN GROUP. In the organization of units requisitions for occupation- alists will therefore be honored only in order to complete such MAIN GROUPS. In the following tables the LESS ESSENTIAL GROUP is in no case included in the totals of the unit. Although de- sirable that any or all of the specialists called for in this group should be allotted to each unit as a whole, it is not necessary to assign the men called for in the group to any particular. section of the unit; moreover, since they can not be requisitioned, their presence in an organization depends upon whether they are to be found at the station of forma- tion of the unit. For these reasons, the LESS ESSENTIAL GROUP is in every instance appended to the Tables of Per- sonnel Specifications. Therefore, when any or all of the occupational specialists of a LESS ESSENTIAL GROUP are assigned to any organization, the total number of men whose occupations are "not specified" remaining in the organization will be decreased by the number of specialists of the LESS ESSEN- TIAL GROUP added to the organization, and the number of occupational specialists already assigned will be increased by the same number. The utilization of all the resources of supply has provided the possibility of assigning to each organization the trade ability actually required in order to enable the organization properly to operate. Moreover, occupational specialists are quite as essen- tial to successful operation as is equipment used by the organiza- tion in the field. Telegraphers and buzzer operators are as necessary to the complete functioning of a Field Signal Bat- talion as are rifles and bayonets to a rifle company of the in- fantry regiment. In the first days of the present Army the necessity for occupational specialists was usually vague, and in- coherently expressed where it was known ; but now the greater expansion of the Army and the increased specialization of units III have made it necessary to secure to the organization performing duties of an intricate or technical nature men who by period of civilian training at the various arts and trades have become especially fitted to perform these functions. The actual assignment of these specialists is qualified by con- ditions which, owing to the haste in war training, it is not pos- sible to overcome. There are certain occupations necessary to successful operation in the field, which it is not possible to sup- ply in the number stated as essential in the various Tables of Personnel Specifications. These occupational specialists are pro- duced only after many years of civilian training and the indus- tries which produce them are not extensively developed. The number of civilians entering the Army who possess trade ability of a rare kind is therefore not enough to fill the demand. To meet this condition but one solution is possible : To give men of civilian occupations allied to these rare ones a brief but compre- hensive period of training in the Army specialty they will be called upon to perform. This has in many instances been done, and when the authorization of various Tables of Personnel Specifications in all staff corps and branches and arms of the service is determined, it will be possible by adjusting the supply to the demand to foresee exactly what numbers of these men must be trained to fill the demand. Now that these Tables are in usable form, there no longer remains any reason for the misplacement of skilled occupational specialists. Without good reason misplacements should in no case be permitted. An electrical instrument maker or repair- man must be used in a Field Signal Battalion on the work for which he is trained, not as assistant cook. Specialists are un- common and valuable. It requires more time to produce a good draftsman than it does to make a bayonet, yet the soldier is pro- hibited from chopping wood or opening cans with the bayonet, while draftsmen in many instances have been used, not for the task for which their training has prepared them, but for duties for which they have had no training, or which do not challenge their ability. This is wastage of the worst sort, for while the piece of materiel destroyed can be replaced in a short time by another which will function quite as well, the trade specialist lost to the service can not. And at the present time, when every person possessing trade ability has a peculiar place in the Army, specialists assigned by personnel officers to organizations must be thoroughly tried out in the place which they are assigned to fill. The intelligent use of these tables is therefore as important as the occupational classification of the men in making full use of the manpower of the nation. IV Confidential . . ^ JPeirft<)y^D,eL Si^ecjficrtions For Official Use Only ' /;. ^ :; ^ ^' } ^; rta^le 604 HEADQUARTERS— GENERAL HEADQUARTERS A. E. F. Air Service Reserve (Tables of Organization No. 604) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears th« suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 1 Master Signal Electrician, as Regimental Sergeant Major Clerical worker, general 1 Jour. 38g Substitute : Clerk, railroad. Under direction of adjutant, supervises the prep- aration and filing of reports, returns, corre- spondence, orders and bulletins. 2 Sergeants, First Class: 1 As Personnel Sergeant Clerk, payroll 1 Jour. 38p Substitute : Bank clerk, cost clerk, time clerk. Under direction of adjutant, prepares payrolls, rosters and returns, and files records of per- sonnel. Knowledge of typewriting essential. 1 Stenographer Stenographer 1 Jour. 39s Stenographic assistant at headquarters; assists in preparation of reports and correspondence. Assists in coding and decoding messages. 1 Mess Sergeant Caterer 1 Jour. 40ca Substitute: Restaurateur, steward, cook. Purchases food supplies; plans menus with refer- ence to variety and food values; responsible for cleanliness, conservation and preparation of food; responsible for sanitation of kitchen and area; keeps accounts of organization mess. 6 Sergeants: 1 Truckmaster Chauffeur, truckmaster 1 Jour. 23tm In charge of motor transportation of headquar- ters; and responsible for the mechanical condi- tion of equipment accessory to that transporta- tion; and for the efficiency of the drivers. Works in conjunction with motor transport service. 5 Clerks Clerical worker, general 1 Jour. 38g Assist field clerk and sergeant major in prepara- tion and filing of all papers and records at head- quarters; and in the headquarters detachment. 8 Corporals: 5 Clerks Typist 5 Jour. 39t Assistants in headquarters for the typing of neces- sary papers and records. 3 Radio Code Operators Wireless operator 3 Jour. 31w Transmit, receive and transcribe messages and code messages at rate of twenty words per minute. PersoimV Specifications ^ Confidential Table (>()*;-*-( Cent.) For Official Use Only HEADQUARTERS— GENERAL HEADQUARTERS A. E. F.— Continued 6 Chauffeurs, First Class Chauffeur, automobile 6 Jour. 22a Drive and make emergency repairs to headquar- ters motor cars. 17 Chauffeurs Chauffeur, heavy truck 17 Jour. 23t Drive and make emergency repairs to headquar- ters, automobiles, and heavy trucks. 4 Cooks Cook 4 Jour. 40c Cook plain foods and small doughs; two for head- quarters officers mess; and two for headquarters detachment. Required to be able to properly cut a quarter of beef. 2 Buglers Bugler 2 Appr. 44bu Substitute: Cornetist. Sound army calls; act as liaison agent, familiar with all forms of visual signalling. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Knowledge of French desirable. 16 Privates, First Class: 6 Clerks Clerical worker, general 3 Appr. 38g Typist 3 Appr. 39t Clerical assistants in preparing and filing neces- sary papers and records at headquarters. 5 Motorcycle Riders Chauffeur, motorcycle 5 Jour. 22m Drive and make emergency repairs to motorcycles ; used for courier service. 1 Telephonist Telephone, troubleman, inside 1 Jour. 33t Operates telephone switchboard and makes neces- sary repairs to telephone system. 4 Telegraphers Telegrapher 4 Jour. 31t Transmit, receive, and transcribe important tele- graph messages at rate of twenty words per minute. 20 Privates: 3 Telephonists Telephone operator 2 Jour. 33o 1 Appr. 33 o Operate telephone switchboard. 4 Assistant Cooks 4 Unci. Perform duties of kitchen police, and acts as waiters at officers mess. 2 Orderlies High average intelligence 2 Unci. Act as orderlies at headquarters. (11 Privates not specified.) Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 629-A HEADQUARTERS— HEADQUARTERS FLIGHT (Tables of Organization No. 629) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 1 Sergeant as Sergeant Major Clerical worker, general. 1 Jour. 38g Chief clerk of headquarters flight; under direc- tion of adjutant supervises the preparation and filing of reports, returns correspondence, orders and bulletins; prepares pay cards, payrolls, ros- ter and returns of personnel. Knowledge of typewriting essential. 2 Buglers Bugler 2 Appr. 44bu Sound army calls, act as liaison agents, familiar with all forms of visual signalling. Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. 2 Privates, First Class (Clerk) Clerical worker, 1 Jour. 38g general. Typist 1 Jour. 39t Clerical assistants in headquarters. One to assist in filing and mailing. One to assist in typing of payrolls. Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 629-B For Official Use Only SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION SECTION— HEADQUARTERS FLIGHT (Tables op Organization No. 629) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 1 Mess Sergeant Caterer 1 Jour. 40ca Substitute: Steward; restaurateur, cook. Purchases food supplies; plans menus with refer- ence to variety and food values; responsible for cleanliness, conservation and preparation of food, and sanitation of kitchen area; keeps ac- counts of organization mess. 2 Sergeants: 1 As Supply Sergeant Stockkeeper 1 Jour. 18s Flight supply sergeant ; calculates the needs of the flight in quartermaster, signal, engineer, and ordnance property; requisitions and issues same, including daily allowance of food and fuel; keeps property accounts of same. 1 Truckmaster Chauffeur, truckmaster 1 Jour. 23tm Chief truckmaster of the squadron. In charge of motor transportation of squadron; and re- sponsible for mechanical condition of equipment accessory to that transportation, and for the efficiency of the drivers. 3 Chauffeurs, First Class Chauffeur, automobile 3 Jour. 22a Drive and make emergency repairs to automo- biles, including headquarters cars. 8 Chauffeurs Chauffeur, heavy truck 5 Jour. 23t Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks 3 Appr. 23t or automobiles. 3 Cooks Cook 3 Jour. 40c Cook plain foods and small doughs; required to be able to properly cut a quarter of beef. 3 Privates, First Class: 1 Clerk Typist 1 Appr. 39t Assist supply sergeant and truckmaster in keeping property and transportation accounts respec- tively. 2 Motorcycle Riders Chauffeur, motorcycle 2 Jour. 22m Drive and make emergency repairs, to act as mes- sengers, and despatch riders. 2 Privates (Assistant Cooks) 2 Unci. Perform duties of kitchen police, and of general utility around headquarters flight. Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 629-C ENGINEERING SECTION— HEADQUARTERS FLIGHT (Tables of Organization No. 629) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 2 Master Signal Electricians: 1 Rigger Automobile, designer, expert 1 Jour. 24d Substitute: Structural engineer; mechanical engineer; airplane mechanic, general. In charge of overhauling planes, exclusive of mo- tors, radiators, and propellers. Responsible for the alignment and condition of the ship. Under his direction all adjustments of wings, body, bracing wires, control wires and landing gears are made. Inspects wooden parts, metal fit- tings, and wires. Acts as chief of the mechan- ics and of rigging repair. 1 Electrician Electrician, magneto expert 1 Jour. 24m Substitute: Mechanical engineer; airplane me- chanic, general; electrical engineer. Supervises "trouble shooting" in airplane motor with thorough understanding of magnetos and ignition system. Has charge of electrician, "Magneto repairman." Supervises "tuning up" of the motors on the lines. May be called upon to handle lighting system for the airdrome or landing lights on planes. 3 Sergeants: 1 Fitter, General (Machinist) . . Mechanic, general 1 Jour. 6g Substitute : Machinist, lathe hand. Make emergency repairs to motors in the field. On duty in the machine shop field unit. 1 Rigger Rigger, airplane 1 Jour. 61r Substitute: Carpenter, cabinet maker. Inspects landing gear fittings, wheels, axles and tires of the planes; works as mechanic. As- sembles parts and makes repairs to same. 1 Radio Mechanic Wireless operator 1 Jour. 31w Assists master signal electrician in charge of radio apparatus. Supervise upkeep of sending ap- paratus. Used as utility operator. 2 Corporals — Radio Mechanics ,. Wireless, constructor 2 Appr, 31wc Maintain battery system, and machinery of radio apparatus at headquarters. 4 Privates ' 4 Unci. Perform general military duties. Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 629.D For Official Use Only AIR SECTIONS— HEADQUARTERS FLIGHT (Tables of Organization No. 629) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 6 Sergeants, First Class: 1 Rigger Rigger, airplane 1 Jour. 61r Substitute: Auto mechanic, chassis; construc- tion foreman. Inspector of erection crews. Verifies the align- ment of airplane when being overhauled sub- sequent to a flight; maintains plane in readiness to fly. 2 Riggers, Engine Auto repairman, engine 2 Jour. 24a assembler. Substitute: Auto repairman, general; machin- ist, general. Work in motor overhaul section on airplane en- gines. Dismantle, overhaul and reassemble air- plane motors. Knowledge of more than ordi- nary automobile garage type essential. 1 Machinist Machinist, general 1 Jour. 6g Makes emergency repairs to motors in the field. 1 Carpenter Carpenter, house 1 Jour. 8h Substitute : Carpenter, general. Master carpenter, in charge of carpenters working on hangars, tents and other structures. 1 Painter Painter, general 1 Jour. 13g Substitute: Painter, house; paint mill work- er; artist. Chief painter sees that fabric shrinker, known as "dope," is properly mixed and applied to linen parts of airplanes. 3 Sergeants: 1 Fitter, General (Machinist) . .Mechanic, general 1 Jour. 6g Substitute : Machinist, lathe hand. Makes emergency repairs to motors in the field. 1 Fitter, Engine (Engine Mechanic) Auto 1 Jour. 24a repairman, engine assembler. Works in motor overhaul section on airplane en- gines. Dismantles, repairs, and reassembles airplane motors. 1 Chief Armorer Gunsmith, general 1 Jour, llg Has full charge of the armament mechanics who keep in order the machine gun armament of the planes as well as the knowledge of machine gun, pistols and rifles, essential. 6 Corporals — Armorers Gunsmith, general 3 Jour, llg Substitute: Mechanic, machine gun. 3 Appr. llg Assist in the upkeep of the squadron machine guns, rifles and pistols. Assist the ordnance sergeant in loading magazines, and in other work connected with the preparation of the ship for squadron movements. 6 Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 629-D (Cont.) AIR SECTIONS— HEADQUARTERS FLIGHT— Continued 4 Privates, First Class: 1 Machinist (Fitter, Turner) .... Machinist, lathe 1 Appr. 61 operator. Substitute: Mechanic, general (Appr.). Does bench work, setting up assemblies after the machine work is done by the more skilled ma- chinists; also operates the drill press; patch work machinist. 1 Electrician Electrician, general 1 Jour. lOg Overhauls magnetos, making the necessary re- placements; and makes changes in the nozzles and jets of carburetors as weather conditions de- mand. 2 Engine Repairmen (Fitters, Engine) ... .Auto 2 Jour. 24g repairman, general. General repair work around motors, duties being to disassemble, replace damaged parts, re- assemble the motor and work on the test blocks. 16 Privates: 1 Coppersmith Coppersmith 1 Appr. 19c Substitute: Tinsmith; sheet metal worker, general work. Works on side pans, cowls, and makes repairs to the tips of propellers, and other metal work. 3 Armorers. Gunsmith, general 3 Appr. llg Keep in order the machine gun armament of air- planes. 1 Instrument Repairer. .. .Instrument repairman, 1 Appr. 72g general. Substitute: Instrument repairman, watch. Repairs instruments of airplane such as aneroid barometers, altimeters, tachometers; also neces- sary repairs on speedometers for the trans- portation unit. 1 Carpenter Carpenter, general 1 Appr. 8g Substitute: Carpenter, house. Utility repairman under master carpenter, work- ing about hangars, quarters, tents and tem- porary structures. 4 Auto Mechanics Auto repairman, general 4 Appr. 24g Assemble wing sections, new and repaired; un- pack spare parts and assemble same ; frequently act as airplane hostlers. 2 Riggers , Airplane Rigger 2 Appr. 61r Assemblers and repairers of landing gear fittings, wheels, axles and tires of the planes. Splice wires. 6A Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 629-D (Cont.) For Official Use Only AIR SECTIONS— HEADQUARTERS FLIGHT— Continued 4 (Assistant Cooks) 4 Unci. For guard duty of kitchen police, and general police work around camp, as handymen around airplanes. Superior strength and endurance re- quired. 6-B Confidential For Official Use Only Personnel Specifications Summary Table 629 HEADQUARTERS FLIGHT Main Group — Civilian occupations most nearly corresponding to qualifications indicated by Tables of Organization. Head- quarters Section Supply and Head- quarters Section Engi- neering Section 6 Air Sections Totals • ss < h (-5 (=1 < ga < ►-9 is < 11 1-9 a r Automobile designer, expert (24 d) Auto repairman, engine assembler ('24 a) — — 1 — 5 4 1 5 1 4 Auto mechanic, magneto (24m)__ Bugler (44 bu) — "2 — 1 — "?, Carpenter, general (8 g) _ _ 1 "1 1 3 5 2 2 "3 1 4 "3 1 2 1 1 1 ~~i 39 1 Carpenter, house (8h) 1 Caterer (40 ca) _ _ _ _ 1 3 5 2 Chauffeur auto (22 a) _ - Chauffeur, heavy truck (23 t) Chauffeur motorcycle (22 m) "2 3 — — — 3 Clerical worker, general (38 g) Coppersmith (19 c) Cook (40 c) — _- '"3 — ^'1 4 1 "6 1 1 "2 1 Electrician, general (10 g) Gunsmith, general (11 g) 6 Instrument repairman, general (72 r) 1 Machinist, lathe operator (61) 1 Mechanic, general (6 g) _ 1 — 2 1 1 Painter, general (13 g) __ Rigger, Airplane (61r)_ _ _ 1 ?, Stockkeeper (18 s) _ _ _ 1 1 Truckmaster (23 tm ) Typist (39 1) _ __ 1 — 1 "2 — 1 Wireless Constructor (31 wc) ?, Wireless Operator (31 w) 1 ~ 2 Totals: Main group 16 4 5 2 15 16 ?A Occupational specialists 5 20 2~ 7 " 4 31 „___ 63 Others, leadership material Not specified _______ Total enlisted 5 22 ]1 35 73 Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 601 . For Official Use Only HEADQUARTERS ARMY AIR SERVICE (Tables of Organization No. 601) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 1 Master Signal Electrician — Regimental Sergeant 1 Jour. 38g Major Clerical worker, general Chief clerk of service headquarters. Under direc- tion of adjutant, supervises the preparation and filing of reports, returns, correspondence, bul- letins and orders. 1 Sergeants, First Class — Clerk Stenographer 1 Jour. 39s Assists sergeant major in preparation of reports and correspondence. Acts in secretarial posi- tion to commanding general. 1 Sergeant-Clerk Typist 1 Jour. 39t Assists sergeant major in preparation of returns, orders and bulletins. 1 Corporal-Clerk Clerical worker, general 1 Jour. 38g Assists sergeant major in the filing and mailing of reports, returns, correspondence, orders and bulletins. 2 Chauffeurs, First Class ...... Chauffeur, automobile 2 Jour. 22a Drive and make emergency repairs to automobiles. 3 Chauffeurs Chauffeur, heavy truck 3 Jour. 23t Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks and automobiles. 2 Cooks Cook 2 Jour. 40c Cook plain foods and small doughs. Required to be able to properly cut a quarter of beef. 2 Buglers • Bugler 2 Appr. 44bu Sound army calls. Act as liaison agent, familiar with all forms of visual signalling. Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. 5 Privates, First Class: 2 Clerks Clerical worker, general 1 Appr. 38g Typist 1 Appr. 39t Assist sergeant major in office administration. 2 Motorcycle Riders Chauffeur, motorcycle 2 Jour. 22m Drive and make emergency repairs to motorcycles ; used for courier service. 1 Telephonist. .. .Telephone, troubleman, outside 1 Jour* 33to Operates telephone switchboard, and maintains telephone system at service headquarters. 8 Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 601 (Cont.) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AIR SERVICE— Contmued 5 Privates: 1 Telephonist ... Telephone switchboard operator 1 Jour. 33o Operates telephone switchboard at headquarters. 1 (Orderly) 1 Unci. Assigned to duty at headquarters. Used as orderly. 3 (Assistant Cooks) 3 Unci. Perform duties of kitchen police and fatigue around headquarters. 9 Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 602 , For Official Use Only HEADQUARTERS— CORPS AIR SERVICE (Tables of Organization No. 602) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 2 Master Signal Electricians: 1 As Sergeant Major .... Clerical worker, general 1 Jour. 38g Chief clerk at Service headquarters. Under di- rection of adjutant, supervises the preparation and filing of reports, returns, correspondence, orders, and bulletins. 1 as Personnel Sergeant Clerk, payroll 1 Jour. 38p Under direction of personnel adjutant, supervises the consolidation of rosters and returns of per- sonnel. Maintains records of personnel of corps air service. 1 Sergeant, First Class — Clerk Clerical worker, 1 Joiir. 38g general. Assists chief clerk in office administration at Service headquarters. 3 Sergeants: 1 (Clerk) Stenographer 1 Jour. 39s Stenographic assistant at Service headquarters. 2 (Payroll Clerks) Typist 2 Jour. 39t Assist personnel sergeant in preparation of re- ports and returns concerning personnel; and in preparation of payrolls. 2 Corporals: 1 (Detachment Clerk) . . Clerical worker, general 1 Appr. 38g Clerk of headquarters detachment. 1 (Payroll Clerk) ' Typist 1 Appr. 39t Assists personnel sergeant in preparation of pay- rolls. 1 Chauffeur, First Class Chauffeur, automobile 1 Jour. 22a Drives and makes emergency repairs to auto- mobile. 3 Chauffeurs Chauffeur, heavy truck 3 Jour. 23t Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks. 2 Cooks Cook 2 Jour. 40c Cook plain foods, and small doughs. Required to be able to properly cut a quarter of beef. 2 Buglers Bugler 2 Appr. 44bu Sound army calls; act as liaison agents, familiar with all forms of visual signalling. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. . 10 CONFiDENTliLL Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 602 (Cont.) HEADQUARTERS CORPS AIR SERVICE— Continued 4 Privates, First Class: 2 Clerks Clerical worker, general 2 Appr. 38g One acts as receiving and filing clerk at head- quarters. One acts as mailing clerk at head- quarters. 2 Motorcycle Riders Chauffeur, motorcycle 2 Jour. 22m Drive and make emergency repairs to motor- cycles; used for courier and messenger service. 4 Privates: 2 (Orderlies) 2 Unci. Assigned to duty at headquarters. Act as or- derlies. 2 (Assistant Cooks) 2 Unci. Perform duties of kitchen police, and as waiters at headquarters mess. Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 603 DIVISION AIR SERVICE (Tables op Organization 603, 606 and 609) The Division Air Service consists of one Balloon Company and one Observation Squadron. There is no Headquarters Detachment of the Division Service. See Table 609 for specifications for the Balloon Com- pany; and see Table 606 for specifications for the Observation Squadron. 11 Personnel Specifications Confidential Summary Table 601 For Official Use Only HEADQUARTERS, AIR SERVICES (Tables of Organization Nos. 601, 602, 604 and 629) Main Group — Civilian occupations most nearly corresponding to qualifications indicated by Tables of Organization. G. H. Q. a. e. f. (604) Air Service Reserve 601 Head- quarters Army Air Service 602 Head- quarters Corps Air Service 604 Head- quarters 629 Head- quarters Flight Total ti < 6 < ti (-3 < 1-3 Automobile, designer, expert (24 d) 1 1 5 —' — — Automobile mechanic, magneto (24m) — Automobile repairman, engine assembler (24 a) t .1 '~3 1 1 l" 2 3 2 ^2 "'2 "1 3 2 "2 1 2 Bugler (44 bu) 2 ?, Carpenter, general (8 g) Carpenter, house (8h) 1 1 3 5 2 1 2 "i Caterer (40 ca) 1 6 17 5 1 6 1 4 "~3 Chauffeur, auto (22 a) Chauffeur, heavy truck (23 t) Chauffeur, motorcycle (22 m) Chauffeur, truckmaster (23 tm) Clerical worker, general (38 g) 3 Clerk, payroll (38 p) Cook (40 c) _ Coppersmith (19c)_ _ ___ Electrician general (10 g)_ _ 1 4 Gunsmith general (11 g) Instrument repairman, general (72 g) Machinists, lathe operator (6 1) — — — Mechanic general (6 g) _ _ 3 1 2 Painter general (13 g) Rigger, airplane (61 r) Stenographer (39 s) _ "i — 2 "~i — ^'i — Stockkeeper (18 s) Telegrapher (31 t) 4 2 1 Telephone operator (33 o) 1 — — 1 — — Telephone troubleman, inside (33 t) Telephone troubleman, outside (33 to) 1 1 "i "2 Typist (39 t) 5 3 1 1 2 1 Wireless Constructor (31 wc) _ _ Wireless operator (31 w) 3 — 1 Totals' Main group 57 1 9 39 9A 15 4 14 6 Occupational specialists 66 _______ 63 _______ 19 20 Others, leadership material Not specified _ _ - - 4 Total enlisted 83 73 23 24 12 Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 630-A HEADQUARTERS— AIR PARK (Tables of Organization No. 630) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 1 Sergeant, First Class, as Sergeant Major. . .Clerical 1 Jour. 38g worker, general. Chief clerk of squadron; under direction of ad- jutant supervises the preparation and filing of reports, returns correspondence, orders and bulletins. 1 Sergeant as Personnel Sergeant Clerk, payroll 1 Jour. 38p Substitute : Bank clerk, cost clerk, time clerk. Under direction of personnel adjutant, prepares pay-cards, payrolls, rosters, and returns of per- SQnnel. Knowledge of typewriting desirable. 1 Corporal Typist 1 Jour. 39t Clerical assistant in headquarters. 2 Buglers 2 Appr. 44bu Sound army calls, act as liaison agents, familiar with all forms of visual signalling. Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. 1 Private, First Class (Clerk) . Clerical worker, general 1 Appr. 38g Clerical assistant in headquarters. 13 Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 630-B For Official Use Only SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION SECTION — AIR PARK (Tables of Organization No. 630) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 1 Master Signal Electrician — Supply Sergeant. .Stock- 1 Jour. 18s keeper. Calculates needs of air park in quartermaster, ordnance, engineer, aviation and signal corps property, and requisitions for same. Issues supplies within organization and to other organ- izations of army air service, keeping accounts of property issued and on hand. Thorough knowledge of airplanes and parts essential. 3 Sergeants, First Class: 2 Supply Sergeants Stockkeeper 2 Jour. 18s Assist M.S.E. Supply Sergeant in the issuing of supplies, and maintaining property accounts. 1 Truckmaster Chauffeur, truckmaster 1 Jour. 23tm Truckmaster of air park. In charge of motor transportation of park; and responsible for me- chanical condition of equipment accessory to the transportation, and for the efficiency of the drivers. 1 Mess Sergeant Caterer 1 Jour. 40ca Substitute: Steward, restaurateur; cook. Purchases food supplies; plans menus with refer- ence to variety and food values; responsible for cleanliness, conservation and preparation of food; responsible for sanitation of kitchen area; keeps account of organization mess. 5 Sergeants: 4 Supply Sergeants Stockkeeper 3 Jour. 18s Bookkeeper 1 Jour. 38b Assist Master Signal Electrician Supply Sergeant in the requisitioning and storing of supplies, and maintaining accounts of same. 1 Assistant Truckmaster .. Chauffeur, truckmaster 1 Appr. 23tm Assists truckmaster in maintenance of motor transportation, and equipment. Keeps trip- records and chauffeurs' reports. 8 Corporals: 5 Storekeepers Stockkeeper 5 Appr. 18s One in charge of engine stores, their storage and proper issue, with accounting thereof. One in charge of airplane stores, their storage and proper issue with accounting thereof. One in charge of wireless stores, their storage and proper issue with accounting thereof. Two in general stores-room, storing and making proper issue of same, and maintaining accounts thereof. 14 Confidential, Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 630-B (Cont.) SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION SECTION— AIR PA i^JS:— Continued 3 Clerks Clerical worker, general 3 Appr. 39t Assist storekeepers in maintaining property ac- counts and in making inventories of stores. 9 Chauffeurs, First Class Chauffeur, heavy truck 8 Jour. 23t Chauffeur, automobile 1 Jour. 22a Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks or automobiles. 22 Chauffeurs Chauffeur, heavy truck 22 Jour. 23t Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks. 4 Cooks Cook 4 Jour. 40c Cook plain foods and small doughs, required to be able to properly cut a quarter of beef. 24 Privates, First Class: 11 (Storehouse workers) Store-clerk 11 Unci. experience. Two assistants in engine stores warehouse; hard- ware clerks desirable. Two assistant in airplanes stores warehouse; hard- ware clerks desirable. Three assistants in general stores warehouses; clothes or grocery clerks desirable. Two assistants in wireless stores warehouse; ex- perience in handling electrical supplies de- sirable. One assistant in photo stores department; ex- perience in handling photographic goods de- sirable. Ofne assistant in balloon stores department. 1 Carpenter Carpenter, house 1 Appr. 8h Carpenter's helper to make minor repairs around storehouses, and in improvising crating facil- ities. 7 Clerks Stockkeeper, receiver 3 Appr. ISr Stockkeeper, checker 4 Appr. 18c Assistants in receiving, checking, and shipping supplies in various departments. 1 (Packer) '. Packer, merchandise 1 Appr. 8pg Packs supplies in preparation for reshipment. 4 Motorcycle Riders Chauffeur, motorcycle 2 Jour. 22m ^ . , , 2 Appr. 22m Drive and make emergency repairs to motorcycles ; used for moving small supplies in small quan- tities over short distances, and as orderlies. 34 Privates: 15 (Storehouse Helpers) . . . Stockkeeper, receiver 2 Appr. 18r Stockkeeper, checker 1 Appr. 18c Packer, merchandise 3 Appr. 8pg Bookkeeper 1 Appr. 38b Store clerk experience 8 Unci. Helpers in checking, moving, and packing supplies ; four in engine stores; four in airplane stores; and seven in general stores. 15 Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 630-B (Cont.) For Official Use Only SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION SECTION— AIR PARK— Continued 2 Carpenters Carpenter, house 2 Appr. 8h Carpenters' helpers around storehouses; and in packing supplies. 1 Blacksmith Blacksmith, general 1 Appr. 7g Does general blacksmith repairs around store- houses. 8 Motorcycle Riders . . . High average intelligence 8 Unci. Drive and make emergency repairs to motorcycles ; used as orderlies within park. [8] 8 Unci. For general military duties, guard fatigue and kitchen police. J? 16 Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 630-C ENGINEERING SECTION— AIR PARK (Tables of Organization No. 630) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 1 Master Signal Electrician — Rigger Airplane 1 Jour. 61g mechanic, general. Substitute: Auto repairman, general. In charge of maintenance of airplanes. Passes on or rejects engines and parts after testing planes, disposing of same, according to their condition. Verifies alignment of planes subsequent to overhaul. 1 Sergeant, First Class Mechanic, general 1 Jour. 6g fitter, general (machinist) Substitute: Machinist, lathe hand. In charge of machine shop field repairs to air- plane engines. 3 Sergeants: 1 Rigger Rigger, airplane 1 Jour. 61r Substitute: Auto mechanic, chassis. Inspector of erection crew. Verifies alignment of airplane when being overhauled prior to its shipment to the front, or subsequent to its re- turn from the front. 2 Fitters — General (Machinists) Mechanic, 1 Jour. 6g general. 1 Appr. 6g Assist chief machinist in making machine shop field repairs to airplanes and engines. 3 Corporals: 1 Carpenter Carpenter, cabinet maker 1 Jour. 8cb Repairs wood parts of airplanes. 1 Clerk Clerical worker, filing 1 Jour. 38f Maintains records of airplanes and equipment sent through engineering section, and routes equip- ment for repairs, keeping repairmen's records of same. 1 Sail Maker Canvas worker, sail 1 Jour. 76s Substitute: Canvas worker, tent. In charge of repairs involving the cutting, altera- tion and sewing of linen parts of wings and fuselage. 2 Chauffeurs, First Class Chauffeur, heavy truck 2 Jour. 23t Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks. 9 Privates, First Class: 1 Acetylene Welder Welder, cutter, 1 Appr. 96c acetylene. Welds iron, steel and aluminum parts by oxy- acetylene or oxy-hydrogen process. Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 630 (Cont.) For Official Use Only ENGINEERING SECTION— AIR PARK— Continued 2 Carpenters Carpenter, house 2 Appr. 8g Do general carpenter repairs and rough repair work to wooden parts of airplanes. 5 Sailmakers Canvas worker, sail 1 Jour. 76s Substitute: Tailor. 4 Appr. 76s Assist in repairs to linen parts of wings and fuse- lage. 1 Storeman Stockkeeper 1 Appr. 18s In charge of mechanical supplies used by engineer- ing section, maintaining account of expendi- ture of same. 20 Privates: I Painter Painter, house 1 Appr. 13h Substitute: Painter, general; artist. Mixes and applies "dope" to linen parts of air- planes. 8 Carpenters Carpenter, cabinet maker 5 Appr. 8cb Carpenter, woodworker, hand 3 Appr. Swh Assist in repairs to wood parts of airplanes. II Sailmakers Canvas worker, sail 11 Appr. 76s Substitute: Tailor. Assist in repairs to linen parts of wings and fuse- lage. 18 Confidential For Official Use Only Personnel Specifications Summary Table 630 AIR PARK Main Group — Civilian occupations most nearly corresponding to qualifications indicated by Tables of Organization. Airplane mechanic, general (61 g) Airplane rigger (61 r) Blacksmith, general (7g) Bookkeeper. (38 b) Bugler (44 bu) Canvas worker, sail (76 s) Carpenter, cabinet maker (8cb) Carpenter, house (8h) Carpenter, woodworker, hand (8wh). Caterer (40 ca) Chauffeur, auto (22 a) Chauffeur, heavy truck (23 t) Chauffeur, motorcycle (22 m) Chauffeur, truckmaster (23 tm) Clerical worker, filing (38 f) Clerical worker, general (38 g) Clerk, payroll (38 p) Cook (40 c) Mechanic, general (6g) Packer, merchandise (8pg) Painter, house (13 h) Stockkeeper (18 s) Stockkeeper, checker (18 c) Stockkeeper, receiver (18 r) Typist (39 t) Welder, cutter, acetylene (96 c) Head- quarters 2i A^ < Supply and Trans- porta- tion Section s a o ^ 1-9 Engi- neering Section 2 p.-^ Park Total §s 1 1 2 15 5 5 3 Totals: Main Group. Less essential Occupational specialists Others, leadership material. Not specified 46 30 10 29 59 62 76 39 121 35 35 Total enlisted. Ill 39 156 19 Personnel Specifications Table 631 Confidential For Official Use Only PHOTO SECTION (Tables of Organization No. 631) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 1 Sergeant, First Class — Chief Plate Developer. .Pho- 1 Jour. 34p tographer, still. Head photographic laboratory man. In complete charge of photographic hut. Keeps all records concerning the taking of photographs; assistant to officer in charge in class work and instruc- tion. Responsible for discipline of detachment, at hut and barracks. 3 Sergeants: 1 As Supply Sergeant. . . . Stockkeeper; with pho- 1 Jour. 18s tographic experience. Keeps company property and supplies (including photographic supplies) ; provides for replenish- ing these stores; issues same, and keeps ac- counts thereof; supervises repairs to property. 1 Chief Draftsman Draftsman, map 1 Jour. 29mp Arranges photographs in assembling panoramic pictures (known as plotting mosaics). Assists in care of photographic records. 1 Chief Printer and Enlarger Photographer, 1 Jour. 34mp motion picture. Substitute: Photographer, motion picture, lab- oratory expert, laboratory worker; photog- rapher, still; photographer, still, finisher. In charge of printing of photographs and of all enlarging. 9 Corporals: 1 Cabinet Maker Carpenter, cabinet maker 1 Jour. 8cb Repairs wooden parts of cameras and photo- graphic apparatus. 1 Plate Developer .. Photographer, developer, still 1 Jour. 34d In charge of plate developing. 1 Draftsman Draftsman, map 1 Appr. 29mp Substitute: Draftsman, mechanical. Assists chief draftsman in drafting and assembling photographs. 3 Printers Photographer, still, finisher 3 Jour. 34f Substitute: Photographer, still; photographer, motion picture laboratory worker. Assist in printing positive films and negatives. 1 Print Developer Photographer, developer, 1 Jour. 34md motion picture. In charge of print developing. 20 Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 631 (Cont.) PHOTO SECTION— Contmued 2 Camera Repairs and Installation Instru- 2 Jour. 72c ment repairer, camera. Make repairs to camera and equipment necessary to maintenance of photographic apparatus. 1 Chauffeur, First Class Chauffeur, automobile 1 Jour. 22a Drives and makes emergency repairs to automo- biles. 1 Chauffeur Chauffeur, heavy truck 1 Jour. 23t Drives and makes emergency repairs to heavy trucks. 15 Privates, First Class: 2 Draftsmen Draftsman, map 2 Appr. 34mp Substitute: Draftsman, mechanical. Correct and retouch prints. 3 Print Developers Photographer, developer, 3 Appr. 34md motion picture. Assist corporal-print developer. Duties same. 2 Washing and Drying P]ates .... Photographer, 2 Appr. 34p still. Wash and dry plates. 4 Washing and Drying Prints .... Photographer, 2 Jour. 34ml motion picture, laboratory worker. 2 Appr. 34ml Wash and dry prints. 2 Motorcycle Riders . . . High average intelligence 2 Unci. Drive and make emergency repairs to motor- cycles used in transporting cameras, photo- graphic plates, prints and supplies. 1 Plate Developer . . Photographer, developer, still 1 Appr. 34d Assist corporal-plate developer. Duties same. 1 Printer Photographer, still, finisher 1 Appr. 34f Assists chief printer. Duties same. 21 Confidential For Official Use Only Personnel Specifications Summary Table 631 PHOTO SECTION (Tables of Organization No. 631) Main Group — Civilian occupations most nearly corresponding to qualifications indicated by Tables of Organization. Appren- tice Carpenter, cabinet maker (8 cb) Chauffeur, auto (22 a) Chauffeur, heavy truck (23 t) Draftsman, map (29 mp) Photographer, developer (34 d) Photographer, developer, motion picture (34 md) Photographer, finisher (34 f) Photographer, still (34 p) Photographer, motion picture (34 mp) Photographer, motion picture, laboratory worker (34 ml) Instrument repairer, camera (72 c) Stockkeeper (18 s) Totals: Main group. Occupational specialists _. Others, leadership material. Not specified Total enlisted 22 Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 609 BALLOON COMPANY (Tables of Organization No. 609) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 2 Master Signal Electricians: 1 Mechanical Engineer Gas plant worker, 1 Jour. 69a acetylene; leadership material; machine shop experience. Substitute: Acetylene gas generator tender. Mechanic, general; handyman. Chief mechanic (machinist) at gas plant. In charge of enlisted personnel at plant; assistant to Engineer officer of company. Superintends the filling of gas bags of balloons, has charge of field machine shop unit. If operating at a base shop, has charge of gas-producing machine. 1 Telephone Expert Telephone troubleman 1 Jour. 33to outside; leadership material. Substitute : Lineman, telephone and telegraph; switchboard installer. Has charge of telephone system of company. In- stalls, maintains, and repairs telephone system between balloons and ground. Sometimes called upon to make auxiliary installations (for liaison with division) and switchboards at com- pany hedaquarters. 11 Sergeants, First Class: 1 As Balloonist Leadership material ; high 1 Unci. average intelligence; good education. Responsible for instruction, training and disci- pline of balloon party. Under maneuvering officer selects, builds and maintains balloon house; and moves balloons, by maneuvers re- quiring quick perception and action. 1 Chief Rigger Cordage worker 1 Jour. lOOco Substitute: Mariner, boatman. Responsible for cordage and lacing of balloon and basket attachment. Knowledge of rope and knot-tieing essential. 1 Telephone Repairman. . .Telephone troubleman 1 Jour. 33to outside. Assists telephone expert in installation and main- tenance of telephone system. Locates troubles and makes repairs. 5 Platoon Leaders Leadership material 5 Unci. In charge of platoon, superintend movement dur- ing ground maneuvers; supervise men between time of ascension and descent of balloon. Re- sponsible to first sergeant for their military efficiency. 23 Personnel Specifications CONFIDETNTIAL Table 609 (Cont.) For Official Use Only BALLOON COMPANY— Continued 1 Winchman Engineman, portable 1 Jour. 17p Substitute : Crane operator. Operates the winch which allows the balloon to rise, and controls its descent. 1 Motor Truckmaster Truckmaster 1 Jour. 23tm Supervises routing of transport trains and move- ment of balloon company from station to sta- tion. Dispatches headquarters cars for com- pany business. 1 As First Sergeant .... Boss, foreman or super- 1 Unci. intendent; leadership material. Agent of company commander in maintaining discipline; manages company under direction of company commander; arranges details in execution of orders, and assigns men to various employments; required to act on own initiative in emergencies in absence of company officers; required to supervise preparation of company reports, returns, and correspondence. 1 Mess Sergeant Caterer 1 Jour. 40ca Substitute: Steward, restaurateur, cook. Purchases food supplies; plans menus with refer- ence to variety and food values; responsible for cleanliness, conservation, and preparation of food; responsible for sanitation of kitchen and area; keeps accounts of organization mess. 9 Sergeants: 1 As Balloonist Leadership ; high average 1 Unci. intelligence. Assists balloonist, in maneuvering of balloon. Du- ties similar. 1 As Platoon Leader Leadership material 1 Unci. In absence of a platoon leader, has charge of platoon. Assists first sergeant in maintaining discipline. 1 As Supply Sergeant Stockkeeper 1 Jour. 18s Substitute: Merchant. Keeps company property and supplies; provides for replenishing these stores; issues same, and keeps account thereof; supervises repair to property. 1 Chief Mechanic Auto repairman, general 1 Jour. 24g Maintains motor transportation unit of balloon company and supervises minor repairs to piping. 1 As Company Clerk. , . .Clerical worker, general 1 Jour. 38g Substitute: Clerk, railroad; clerk, bookkeeper; typist. Supervises preparation and filing of company re- ports, returns, rosters, and correspondence. 24 Confidential For Official Use Only Personnel Specifications Table 609 (Cont.) BALLOON COMPAiVF— Continued 1 As Machine Gunner . . . Machinist, machine gun In charge of anti-aircraft machine gun detail. In direct charge of one gun and crew. Supervises the operation and maintenance of gun and trains crews in the use and care of the piece. 1 As Rigger Cordage worker Substitute : Mariner, boatman. Assists chief rigger. Knowledge of ropes and knot-tieing essential. 1 As Lineman . . Lineman, telephone and telegraph Assists telephone expert in construction and main- tenance of wire systems. 1 As Assistant Truckmaster Truckmaster Assists truckmaster in despatching motor trans- portation. Keeps trip-records, and chauffeurs' reports. 15 Corporals: 6 As Balloonists Leadership material; high average intelligence. Assist sergeants, balloonists in management of detail at balloon baskets. Responsible for the proper rigging and condition of the basket. 2 As Clerks Clerical worker, general Typist Assist company clerk in preparation of company correspondence and returns, including flight report. Forward reports of observation, show- ing enemy movements. File records, mapb ard photographs for the intelligence officer. 1 As Rigger Cordage worker Substitute: Mariner, boatman. Assists chief rigger. Duties similar. Knowledge of rope and knot-tieing essential. 1 Lineman .... Lineman, telephone and telegraph Assists sergeant, lineman, in construction and maintenance of wire system. 1 As Welder Welder, cutter, oxy-acetylene Repairs basket-fittings and welds damaged parts of motor vehicles. 1 As Winchman Engineman, portable Substitute : Crane operator. Assists winchman in operating winch which con- trols the ascent and descent of balloon. 3. .Leadership material; high average intelligence Prospective platoon leaders; company duty. 8 Chauffeurs, First Class: 6 Chauffeurs Chauffeur, heavy truck Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks and automobiles. 1 Jour. 6mg 1 Jour. lOOco 1 Jour. 32t 1 Appr. 23tm 6 Unci. 1 Appr. 38g 1 Appr. 39t 1 Appr. lOOco 1 Appr. 32t 1 Jour. 96c 1 Appr. 17p 3 Unci. 6 Jour. 23t 25 Personnel Specifications Table 609 (Cont.) For BALLOON COMPANY— CoTitijiued 2 Mechanics Auto repairman, general Substitute: Stationary gas engineman. Assist at winch; and in making necessary minor repairs thereto. In emergency, assist in repair of motor vehicles. 15 Chauffeurs: 14 Chauffeurs Chauffeur, heavy truck Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks and automobiles. 1 Mechanic Auto repairman, general Assist at winch, and in making minor repairs thereto. In emergency assist in repair of motor vehicles. 3 Cooks Cook Cook plain foods and small doughs for company of 171 men. Required to be able to properly cut a quarter of beef. 2 Buglers Bugler Substitute : Cornetist. Sound army calls; act as liaison agents; familiar with all forms of visual signalling. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. 34 Privates, First Class: 1 Blacksmith Blacksmith, general Makes general blacksmith repairs to wagons, trailers, trucks, and other company equipment. 1 Carpenter Carpenter, general Does general carpenter work. 2 Machine Gunners Machinist, machine gun In charge of one gun and crew. Operate machine gun against enemy aircraft, and train crew in the use and care of same. 3 Pipefitters Pipefitters, gas Substitute: Plumber. In charge of gas cylinders containing hydrogen for balloon. Adjust pipe connections, and make general repairs thereto. 2 Riggers Cordage worker Substitute : Mariner, boatman. Assist chief rigger. Knowledge of rope and knot- tieing essential. 1 Radio Mechanic Wireless radio constructor Installs, maintains, and operates wireless ap- paratus. 70 Privates: 1 Carpenter Carpenter, general Does general carpenter work. 26 Confidential Official Use Only 2 Jour. 24g 14 Appr. 23t 1 Appr. 24g 3 Jour. 40c 2 Appr. 44bu 1 Jour. 7g 1 Jour. 8g 2 Appr. 6mg 1 Jour. 14gs 2 Appr. 14gs 2 Appr. lOOco 1 Jour. Slwc 1 Appr. 8g Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 609 (Cont.) BALLOON COMPANY— Contmued 2 Draftsmen Draftsmen, mechanical 2 Appr. 29m Assemble photographs taken by observers, (known as plotting mosaics). Reproduce sketches of necessary maps by balloon observers. 12 Machine Gunners. . .High average intelligence 12 Unci. In anti-aircraft machine guns crews. Assist in repairs to machine guns and parts. 3 Motorcyclists Chauffeurs, motorcycle 3 Jour. 22m Drive and make emergency repairs to motor- cycles. Used as despatch riders, and as or- derlies. 6 Riggers Cordage worker 6 Appr. lOOco Substitute : Mariner, boatman. Assist chief rigger. Duties similar. Knowledge of rope and knot-tieing essential. 3 High average intelligence 3 UncL Assist intelligence officer in maintaining liaison between air service and headquarters. Used for messenger and courier service. 3 Radio Mechanic Wireless, radio, con- 3 Appr. 31 wc structor. Assist in the installation, maintenance, and op- eration of wireless apparatus. 2 Telephone Switchboard Operators Tele- 2 Jour. 33o ephone switchboard operator. Operate telephone switchboard, and make repairs thereto. 10 Telephone Operators High average in- 10 Unci. telligence. Operate telephones. (24 Privates, First Class, and 28 Privates not specified.) Note — Minimum physical requirements for all enlisted men, except Master Signal Electri- cians: Height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight, 160 lbs. 27 Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 609 (Cont.) For Official Use Only LESS ESSENTIAL GROUP. BALLOON COMPANY— Contmued Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 2 Barber 2 Jour. 45 In addition to tactical duties, follow their civilian occupation, drawing their patronage from com- pany personnel. 1 Butcher , 1 Appr. 41b Required in emergencies to kill cattle, sheep or hogs, and dress and cut the meat for 250 men. 2 Carpenter, general 2 Appr. 8g Required to assist in construction of dugouts, in the repairing of the bodies and running gear of trucks, tractors and automobiles and to crate and box company equipment when necessary. 1 Clerical Worker, general 1 Appr. 38g 1 1 Appr. 39t Required to assist the battery clerk in the prep- aration of reports, returns and correspondence. 1 Tailor 1 Appr. 48t •Required to clean and repair uniforms with small equipment and supplies. 1 Interpreter, French 1 Appr. 52 One, for company headquarters. 2 Blacksmith, general 1 Jour. 7g Required to repair and replace such broken metal 1 Appr. 7g parts of the company material, and trucks, as is possible with limited equipment and supplies. 28 Confidential For Official Use Only Personnel Specifications Table 608 HEADQUARTERS— BALLOON GROUP (Tables of Organization No. 608) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 2 Master Signal Electricians: 1 (Telephone Man) Telephone troubleman, outside. Maintains and repairs telephone system of head- quarters and lines of communication with Wing and Squadrons. 1 (Electrician) . Wireman, inside Maintains and repairs electric-lighting system, and accessory electrical apparatus. 3 Sergeants, First Class: 1 (As Sergeant Major) . . Clerical worker, general Chief clerk at Group headquarters. Under direc- tion of adjutant supervises the preparation and filing of reports, returns, correspondence, or- ders and bulletins. 1 (Truckmaster) Chauffeur, truckmaster In charge of motor transportation at Group head- quarters; responsible for the mechanical condi- tion of motor equipment, and the efficiency of the drivers. Despatches cars, and keeps trip records and chauffeurs' reports. 1 (As Supply Sergeant) Stockkeeper Calculates needs of Group, and requisitions for property and supplies. Issues same to Squad- rons and keeps accounts thereof. Keeps prop- erty for issue, and supervises necessary repairs to same. 3 Sergeants: 1 (Chief Mechanic). . . .Auto repairman, general Under truckmaster, repairs motor transporation, equipment. 1 (Gas Sergeant) Gas plant worker, expert In charge of gas-producing plant. Where Group operates away from plant, keeps supply of gas on hand in tanks. 1 (Telephone Sergeant) Telephone switch- board installer. Installs, maintains, and repairs telephone switch- board system at Group headquarters. Super- vises operation of switchboard. 6 Corporals: 1 (Acting Mess Sergeant) Caterer Purchases food supplies; plans menus with refer- ence to variety of food values; responsible for 1 Jour. 3 3 to 1 Jour. lOw 1 Jour. 38g 1 Jour. 23tm 1 Jour. IBs 1 Jour. 24g 1 Appr. 69ex 1 Jour. 33si 1 Jour. 40ca 29 Personnel Specifications Confidential Table 608 (Cont.) For Official Use Only HEADQUARTERS BALLOON Gi^OC/P— Continued cleanliness, conservation and preparation of food, and for sanitation of kitchen area; keeps accounts of organization mess. 1 (Clerk) Stenographer 1 Jour. 39s Assists sergeant major in preparation of reports, returns, correspondence, orders, and bulletins. 2 (Telephonists) Telephone operator 2 Jour. 33o Operate telephone switchboard. 2 (Mechanics) Auto repairman, general 1 Jour. 24g 1 Appr. 24g Assist chief mechanic in maintenance of motor equipment; one assists in maintenance of gas production plant. 6 Chauffeurs, First Class Chauffeur, auto 6 Jour. 22a Drive and make emergency repairs to automobiles. 8 Chauffeurs Chauffeur, heavy truck 6 Jour. 23t 2 Appr. 23t Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks. 2 Cooks Cook 2 Jour. 40c Cook plain foods and small doughs. Required to be able to properly cut a quarter of beef. 5 Privates, First Class: 3 (Clerks) Clerical virorker, general 1 Appr. 38g Typist 1 Jour. 39t 1 Appr. 39t Assist sergeant major in administration of head- quarters office. 2 (Auto Mechanics). . . .Auto repairmen, general 2 Appr. 24g Assist in repairs of motor equipment. 5 Privates: 1 (Clerk) Clerical worker, general 1 Appr. 38g Assists supply sergeant in requisitioning, storing and issuing supplies. 2 (Mechanics' Helpers) Mechanic, general 2 Appr. 6mc handyman. Mechanic handymen around headquarters assist- ing in maintenance of gas-production plant. 2 (Assistant Cooks) 2 Unci. Perform duties of kitchen police. 30 Confidential Personnel Specifications For Official Use Only Table 607 HEADQUARTERS— BALLOON WING (TABLE3 OF Organization No. 607) Army title set in bold face type followed on the same line by the corre- sponding civilian occupation, the number of men, the degree of skill and the occupational symbol. On the next line appears the suggested substitute occupation. Then follows the description of army duties. 1 Sergeant, First Class, as Sergeant Major. . .Clerical 1 Jour. 38g worker, general. Chief clerk at Wing headquarters. Under di- rection of adjutant, supervises the preparation and filing of reports, returns, correspondence, orders, and bulletins. 2 Corporals: 1 (Perspnnel Clerk) Clerk, payroll 1 Jour. 38p Supervises the preparation of pay-cards, payrolls, rosters, and returns of personnel. Knowledge of typewriting desirable. 1 (Clerk) Stenographer 1 Jour. 39s Stenographic assistant at headquarters. 2 Chauffeurs, First Class Chauffeur, automobile 2 Jour. 22a Drive and make emergency repairs to automobiles. 2 Chauffeurs Chauffeur, heavy truck 2 Jour. 23t Drive and make emergency repairs to heavy trucks. 2 Privates, First Class: 1 (Mechanic) Auto repairman, general 1 Jour. 24g Repairs motor vehicles at headquarters. 1 (Telephonist) Telephone operator 1 Jour. 33o Operates telephone switchboard. 2 Privates: 1 (Telephonist) High average intelligence 1 UncL Operates telephone switchboard. 1 (Orderly) High average intelligence 1 Unci. Assigned to duty at headquarters as orderly. 31 Personnel Specifications Confidential Summary Table 607 For Official Use Only BALLOON WING (Tables of Organization Nos. 607, 608 and 609) Main Group — Civilian occupations most nearly corresponding to qualifications indicated by Tables of Organization. Acetylene gas plant worker (69 a) Auto repairman, general (24 g) — Blacksmith, general (7g) Bugler (44 bu) Carpenter, general (8g) Caterer (40 ca) Chauffeur, auto (22 a) Chauffeur, heavy truck (23 t) Chauffeur, motorcycle (22 m) Chauffeur, truckmaster (23tm)_ Clerical worker, general (38 g)_- Clerk, payroll (38 p) Cook (40 c) Cordage worker (100 co) Draftsman, mechanical (29m) — Engineman, portable (17 p) Gas plant worker, expert (69ex)_ Lineman, Tel. and Tel. (32 t) Machinist, machine gun (6 mg) — Mechanic, general, handyman (6mc) Pipe fitter, gas (14 gs) Stenographer (39 s) Stockkeeper (18 s) Switchboard installer (33 si) Telephone operator (33o)__- Telephone troubleman, outside (33 to) Typist (39 1) Wireless, radio constructor (31wc) Wireman, inside (10 w) Welder, cutter, oxy-acetylene (96 c) 609 Comp'y Total One in Division Air Service GROUP (5 Companies) Head- quarters 2i a I- < Total One in Corps Air Service Si 72 607 WING (3 Groups) Head- quarters *^ 5 3 a o 1-3 1 .— 1 1 17 10 "5 1 5 5 a Total One in Army Air Service 53 15 52 15 "15 18 20 110 45 18 19 1 51 30 '15 3 15 15 a « a, 24 30 15 216 '15 21 135 30 15 "15 30 6 30 18 45 Totals: Main group. Less essential group 28 10 198 10 215 40 Occupational specialists Others, leadership material. Not specified 85 17 68 38 "2 463 85 342 603 645 150 1398 255 1028 Total enlisted. 170 40 890 11 2681 32 THIS BOOK IS DUE ON THE LAST DATE STAMPED BELOW AN INITIAL FINE OF 25 CENTS WILL BE ASSESSED FOR FAILURE TO RETURN THIS BOOK ON THE DATE DUE. THE PENALTY WILL INCREASE TO 50 CENTS ON THE FOURTH DAY AND TO $1.00 ON THE SEVENTH DAY OVERDUE. DEC„3oiaji.m. •— "^a^.^v:._ mic -v.; ,^ LD 21-100m-7,'40 (6936s) ^!- J 522 a ff-2 i UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARY