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 Major General, USAF 
 
 Commanding 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 Page 
 
 Headquarters Building „ „ . . . „ ........ 2 
 
 Mission ............................ 5 
 
 History ...... ~. ........... 7 
 
 School Staff 9 
 
 Courses, Technical School. 11 
 
 Department of Aircraft Specialist Training ......... 13-25 
 
 Department of Power Plant Training . .27-33 
 
 Department of Crafts and Trades Training ......... 35-47 
 
 Department of Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Training . .49-57 
 
 Department of Weather Training 59-75 
 
 Department of Instructor Training ............ .77-79 
 
 Use of Equipment ...................... 80 
 
MISSION AND ORGANIZATION 
 
 The primary mission of Chanute Air Force Base is to pro- 
 vide formal technical training for both officers and airmen of the 
 United States Air Force in the fields of weather, specialized air- 
 craft mechanics, aircraft maintenance and certain trade or crafts - 
 man courses such as fabric and leather worker, welder, machin- 
 ist, etc. In addition to Air Force personnel, officers and men 
 from other branches of our Armed Services, as well as foreign 
 students, are selected to attend courses in the Technical School. 
 
 In order to carry out this mission under the Wing-Base pat- 
 tern of organization, direct supervision over the operation of the 
 Technical School is vested in the Primary Mission Group or the 
 3345th Technical Training Group. 
 
 For administrative efficiency in the operation of the school 
 and the conduct of the various courses, the school is organized 
 into six (6) departments, each one of which will be discussed 
 later in this booklet followed by a brief account of the courses 
 conducted. 
 
 For administrative control over personnel, including stu- 
 dents, staff and instructors, the Group is organized into a Head- 
 quarters Squadron Section, four (4) Instructor Squadrons and six- 
 teen (16) to twenty-one (21) Student Squadrons, depending on the 
 student load. 
 
 Insofar as practicable, students are assigned to squadrons 
 homogeneous to the courses being pursued. The Squadron Oper- 
 ations Section is responsible for a counseling program, which 
 provides maximum guidance and counseling to enable the students 
 to successfully complete their courses. 
 
 In the last analysis, the true test of whether or not the Tech- 
 nical School is accomplishing its mission is determined by the 
 calibre of its product - our graduates - and how well they perform 
 in the field. 
 
 Chanute graduates of the past have established high standards 
 of technical proficiency and good maintenance. For the future 
 there is great pride and confidence that these traditions of past 
 performance will be maintained without fail. 
 
WELCOME 
 
CHANUTE AIR FORCE BASE IN RETROSPECT 
 
 Chanute Air Force Base, home of the oldest and one of the 
 leading Technical Schools in the Air Force, was established in 
 1917 to train pilots for World War I. July 18, 1917 marks the 
 date when a dozen Curtis "Jennies" with an instructor and stu- 
 dent in each took off as the first class of formal instruction at 
 this station. 
 
 In 1921 the "Army Enlisted Mechanic School" was established 
 at Chanute when mechanic and technician courses were transfer- 
 red from Kelly Field, Texas. During the following year (1922), 
 the Photography School at Langley Field, Virginia, and the Air 
 Service Communications School, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, were added 
 to the Technical Training Program at this Base. Thus, we see 
 that the original school embraced the fields of mechanics, pho- 
 tography, communications and armament. 
 
 In 1924 a clerical school was added to the curricula, but this 
 course along with photographic and armament training were 
 transferred to Lowry Field, Colorado, in 1938. 
 
 1938 marked the beginning of the expansion program when an 
 appropriation of eight and one -half million dollars ($8, 500,000.00) 
 was made for the construction of modern facilities. Buildings 
 constructed as a result of this appropriation include all the cen- 
 trally located brick buildings, a test blocks building, and the 
 three large hangars. The following year another appropriation 
 was made for the construction of an additional hangar which is 
 now designated as hangar #3 and is somewhat smaller than the 
 original three. 
 
 The peak period for the training of personnel in technical 
 skills was reached during the war years (1940 - 1945) when over 
 200,000 men were graduated from the various courses. 
 
 Since the termination of the war and up to date, the school 
 has passed through the post war era with a student load averaging 
 around 3000 students enrolled in over forty different courses, 
 reaching an all time high for peace time with over 8000 students 
 in school under the expanded program of 1952. 
 
 Since the origin of technical training at this Base in 1921, 
 many changes have taken place both in the scope of courses of- 
 fered and concept of training to meet ever changing demands and 
 requirements of the Air Force. This school has every reason to 
 be proud of the contribution it has made and the vital part it has 
 played in the development of the United States Air Force. 
 
ORIENTATION 
 
TECHNICAL SCHOOL STAFF 
 
 3345TH TECHNICAL TRAINING GROUP 
 
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 PERS. ADJUTANT 
 
 MAJ R W FREY 
 
 DEPT. OF AIRCRAFT 
 SPECIALIST TRAINING 
 
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 | MAJ E H HOAGLAND 
 
 GROUP COMMANDER 
 
 
 COL R B CHARRON 
 
 DEPT. OF POWER 
 PLANT TRAINING 
 
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 MAJ D SUNDERLAND 
 
 DEPT. OF 
 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING 
 
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 MAJ P L DRISCOLL 
 
 OPERATIONS 
 
 
 LT COL E L COCKRUM 
 
 DEPT OF CRAFTS 
 a TRADES TRAINING 
 
 
 LT COL R W. OTTO 
 
 MATERIEL 
 
 CAPT L 8 TAPP 
 
 GROUP 
 EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
 
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 MAJ G ELLIOTT 
 
 DEPT OF ADVANCED 
 AIRCRAFT MAINT TRAINING 
 
 1 
 
 LT COL H R LOUGHRAN 
 
 DEPT OF 
 WEATHER TRAINING 
 
 X 
 
 LT COL A. R CRISI 
 
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ENTRY INTO SCHOOL 
 
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CHANUTE AFB TECHNICAL COURSES 
 
 A total of 39 formal courses are offered at this Base. These 
 courses are grouped, insofar as possible, into their respective oc- 
 cupational areas and each group assigned to one of 6 major school 
 departments for administrative purposes. These school departments 
 are listed below along with the courses given within each. It may be 
 noted that throughout the written and pictorial descriptions of the 
 individual courses of instruction, no attempt has been made to de- 
 scribe each of the very similar courses; instead, one general de- 
 scription is given to cover each of such groups. 
 
 I. Department of Aircraft Specialist Training. 
 
 a. Aircraft Instrument Mechanic Courses. 
 
 b. Aircraft Electrician Courses. 
 
 c. Aircraft Propeller Mechanic Course. 
 
 d. Aircraft Hydraulic Mechanic Course. 
 
 e. Instrument Trainer Repairman Courses. 
 
 II. Department of Power Plant Training. 
 
 a. Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Mechanic Courses. 
 
 b. Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic Courses. 
 
 c. Rocket Propulsion Courses. 
 
 III. Department of Crafts and Trades Training. 
 
 a. Machinist. 
 
 b. Welder. 
 
 c. Metals Technician. 
 
 d. Parachute Rigger. 
 
 e. Fabric and Leather Worker. 
 
 IV. Department of Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Training. 
 
 a. Aircraft Maintenance Officer Courses. 
 
 b. Flight Engineer Courses. 
 
 c. Mechanical Accessories and Equipment Repairman. 
 
 d. Maintenance Administration. 
 
 V. Department of Weather Training. 
 
 a. High Altitude Forecaster. 
 
 b. Basic Weather Service (Observer Channel). 
 
 c. Intermediate Meteorological. 
 
 d. Climatological. 
 
 e. Advanced Meteorological. 
 
 f . Basic Weather Service (Equipment Channel) 
 g. Intermediate Weather Equipment, 
 h. Advanced Weather Equipment. 
 
 VI. Department of Instructor Training, 
 a. Technical Instructor. 
 
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AIRPLANE MECHANIC 
 
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aircraft specialist 
 training 
 
 Instruction in the Department of Aircraft Spe- 
 cialist Training is of three (3) types. One type 
 includes courses training toward the Senior Me- 
 chanic level in the Aircraft and Engine Maintenance 
 and Aircraft Accessory Maintenance career fields. 
 The second type includes special training courses 
 for high level mechanics or technicians on specific 
 new equipment. The third type trains instrument 
 trainer mechanics for maintenance of synthetic 
 flight trainers. 
 
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AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT MECHANIC 
 COURSE NO. 43156 
 
 This course is designed to give advanced training in the main- 
 tenance and repair of airplane instruments and related equipment 
 to helpers or apprentice mechanics. 
 
 Graduates of the course are trained to inspect, test, cali- 
 brate, adjust, and make minor repairs of aircraft instruments. 
 
 Special training instrument courses are given on the types 
 F-5, E-4, E-6, and A-12D automatic pilots for advanced stu- 
 dents. 
 
 Makini^ '[Vsts on th*» E-4 Autopilot Bench Tester 
 
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Instructor Supervising a Student Bench Testing 
 an Airspeed Indicator 
 
 Students Troublp Shooting an K-4 Autopilot System 
 Under Instructor Supervision 
 
 15 
 
AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN, COURSE NOS. 431 54B AND 431 54A 
 
 Course No. 43154B is designed to give advanced training in 
 the maintenance and repair of aircraft electrical systems other 
 than communications equipment to helpers and apprentice me- 
 chanics. Graduates of the course are trained to inspect, test, 
 adjust, make minor repairs of electrical equipment, and trouble 
 shoot electrical circuits with the aid of blueprints. 
 
 Course No. 43154A is designed to give training in alternating 
 current systems to selected aircraft electricians. Training in- 
 volves the installation, adjustment, inspection and maintenance of 
 alternating current electrical units and systems. 
 
 Trouble Shooting the Electronic Mixture 
 Control System 
 
 16 
 
Checking an Alternator on the IJ-36 Flight 
 Engineer Panel 
 
 Locating Troubles in the F-86 Electrical Power System 
 
 17 
 
AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC, COURSE NO. 42350 
 
 This course is designed to give advanced training in field and 
 organizational maintenance and repair of airplane propellers and 
 propeller control systems to helpers and apprentice mechanics. 
 
 Graduates are trained to remove, install, balance, inspect, 
 trouble shoot, service, and replace worn or defective parts of 
 electrically and/or hydraulically operated propellers, governors, 
 synchronizers, and de-icing or anti-icing systems. 
 
 Making a Maximum RPM Check on a Governor 
 Test Machine 
 
 18 
 
Removing a Governor from an Aeroprop Regulator 
 
 Opprating a B-50 Propeller Control Synchronizer 
 
 19 
 
AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC MECHANIC, COURSE NO. 42550 
 
 This course is designed to give advanced training in the main- 
 tenance and repair of airplane hydraulic units and systems to 
 helpers and apprentice mechanics. 
 
 Graduates of this course are trained to repair, service, in- 
 spect, trouble shoot and adjust hydraulic units and systems used 
 to actuate such aircraft equipment as landing gear, wheel brakes, 
 bomb bay doors, wing flaps, and boost systems. 
 
 Operating a Hydraulic Unit Tester 
 
 20 
 
Disassembly of Shimmy Damper, F-80 Airplane 
 
 Inspecting B-50 Rudder Boost 
 
 21 
 
INSTRUMENT TRAINER REPAIRMAN, SPECIALIZED Z-l 
 
 COURSE NO. 34150 
 
 In this course, experienced instrument trainer repairmen 
 are taught to maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic type 
 flight trainers. 
 
 Special training is also given on maintenance of the C-11A 
 trainer. 
 
 Checking Radio Facilities of a Jet Type Synthetic 
 Flight Trainer 
 
 22 
 
Explaining the Operation of Landing Gear Simulation 
 
 Checking Power Supply Fused Circuit 
 
 23 
 
INSTRUMENT TRAINER REPAIRMAN 
 COURSE NO. 34130 
 
 In this course basic airmen are trained in the installation, 
 maintenance, and adjustment of instrument flying and landing 
 trainers. 
 
 Graduates are trained to clean, lubricate, calibrate, adjust 
 and test equipment to assure proper functioning, and to locate and 
 correct malfunctioning by repairing or replacing defective parts. 
 
 Electrical Circuit Trouble Shooting on p 
 Flying and Landing Trainer 
 
 24 
 
Learning a Circuit of the Flying and Landing Trainer 
 
 Getting Acquainted with the Mechanical Linkages of the 
 Flying and Landing Trainer 
 
 25 
 
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 power plant training 
 
 Training in the Department of Power Plant is 
 of two (2) types. The first type includes courses 
 training towards the Senior Mechanic level in Air- 
 craft Engine Maintenance and Operation and Rocket 
 Propulsion. 
 
 The second type includes a number of special 
 training courses for high level mechanics or tech- 
 nicians on specific new equipment. 
 
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AIRCRAFT RECIPROCATING ENGINE MECHANIC, 
 COURSE NOS. 43152A AND 43152B 
 
 These specialized courses are designed to give advanced 
 training in the maintenance, minor repair, and ground testing of 
 reciprocating engines and their accessories. 
 
 Graduates of the engine courses are trained to inspect, serv- 
 ice, adjust and make minor repairs on the engine and such acces- 
 sories as carburetors, fuel and oil pumps, ignition units, fuel 
 discharge nozzles, superchargers and related equipment. 
 
 Special training courses (maintenance and operator) are given 
 on the Bendix and Sperry analyzer for advanced students. 
 
 Learning the Operational Technique and Pattern 
 Interpretation of the Engine Analyzer 
 
 28 
 
Making Compression Check 
 
 Performing Preflight Inspection of R-4360 Engine 
 Prior to Operation 
 
 29 
 
AIRCRAFT JET ENGINE MECHANIC, 
 COURSE NOS. 43153-1, -2, -3, AND -4 
 
 These courses are designed to give advanced training in the 
 maintenance, minor repair and ground testing of jet engines and 
 their accessories. 
 
 Graduates are trained to inspect, service, adjust and make 
 minor repairs on jet engines and related equipment. 
 
 Engine Change on an F-94 Aircraft 
 
 30 
 
Removing .1-33 Turbine Wheel Buckets 
 
 Performing Preflight Inspection on J-48 Engine and 
 Afterburner Prior to Operation 
 
 31 
 
AIRCRAFT JET ENGINE MECHANIC, SPECIALIZED MATADOR 
 
 COURSE NO. 43153GM 
 
 This course is designed to give airmen practical instruction 
 in performing inspections, maintenance, and minor adjustments 
 on the Matador missile. 
 
 ROCKET PROPULSION TECHNICIAN (INTERIM) 
 COURSE NO. 44170 
 
 This course trains airmen in the inspection, maintenance, 
 and minor adjustment and repair of rockets and rocket units, both 
 liquid and solid. The course also gives training in the proper 
 use, handling techniques, and storage of solid and liquid propel- 
 lants. 
 
 Protective Clothing for the Rocket Technician 
 
 12 
 
Checking Electrical System Prior to Operation 
 
 Charging a Liquid Rocket 
 
 33 
 
METALS TECHNICIAN 
 
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 crafts & trades 
 
 training 
 
 Instruction in the Department of Crafts and 
 Trades Training covers the Metal Working (Code 
 53) and the Fabric, Leather and Rubber (Code 58) 
 career fields. Both of these fields are within the 
 Installation and Construction Engineering Occupa- 
 tional Area. Students are given extensive practi- 
 cal training in the following courses: 
 
 Metal Working Career Field 
 
 Machinist 
 
 Welder 
 
 Metals Technician 
 
 Fabric. Leather and Rubber Career Field 
 
 Parachute Rigger 
 Fabric and Leather Worker 
 Rubber Products Repairman 
 
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MACHINIST, COURSE NO. 53150 
 
 The Machinist Course is designed to give training to airmen 
 in the manufacture of metal parts and tools using machine shop 
 equipment. The trainee is taught to read blueprints, select metal 
 stock, lay out work, and machine the material to close tolerances 
 using hand tools and power-driven machines suchas lathes, mill- 
 ing machines, shapers, contour cutting machines, drill presses 
 and precision grinders. 
 
 Learning the Technique of Cutting 
 Helical Gear Teeth 
 
 36 
 
Demonstrating the Method of Taper Boring on a Lathe 
 
 Learning to do Irregular Cutting on the Contour Machine 
 
 37 
 
WELDER, COURSE NO. 53250 
 
 In the Welder Course, airmen are given practical instruction 
 in oxyacetylene, oxyhydrogen, metallic arc, gas shielded, and 
 resistance welding. Related instruction includes shop blueprint 
 reading, Air Force publications, forging, heat-treating, and gen- 
 eral bench metal work. 
 
 Metallic Arc Welding of Ground Equipment Parts 
 
 38 
 
Practice in Engine Mount Welding Techniques 
 
 Gas Shielded Welding of Jet Aircraft Engine Parts 
 
 39 
 
METALS TECHNICIAN, COURSE NO. 53271 
 
 This course is designed to train experienced welders, AFSC 
 53250, in the technique and methods of metals processing. Train- 
 ees are instructed in identification and specifications of metals, 
 heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metals , hardening , tem- 
 pering, physical testing and the inspection and plating of metals. 
 Instruction is also given in the care and maintenance of heat treat- 
 ing furnaces, pyrometers and testing equipment. 
 
 Use of the Plating Barrel for Cadmium Plating 
 
 40 
 
Maintenance of Hardness Testers 
 
 Quenching Alloy Steel Parts 
 
 41 
 
PARACHUTE RIGGER, COURSE NO. ^8150 
 
 Airmen in this course are given practical instruction in the 
 cleaning, storage, shipment, inspection, repair, packing, drop 
 testing and fitting and adjustment of personal, deceleration, aeri- 
 al delivery and cargo parachutes. 
 
 Drop Testing a Parachute 
 
 42 
 

 Stowing Suspension Lines in a Pack Tray 
 
 Performing a 10-Day Inspection on Parachutes Stored in Aircraft 
 
 43 
 
FABRIC AND LEATHER WORKER 
 COURSE NO. 58151 
 
 Airmen in this course are taught the repair and fabrication 
 of fabric and leather articles. Instruction includes operation, 
 maintenance and adjustment of standard and special duty sewing 
 machines . 
 
 Rib Lacing a Control Surface 
 
 44 
 
Repairing a Damaged Control Surface 
 
 Learning the Proper Use of the Sewing Machine 
 
 45 
 
RUBBER PRODUCTS REPAIRMAN 
 COURSE NO. 58250 
 
 This course is designed to train airmento inspect and repair 
 rubber items and rubberized equipment. 
 
 Fitting an Anti "G" Suit 
 
 46 
 
Repairing a SpI f-Seal ing Fuel Cell 
 
 Installing a C0£ Cylinder in a Lif> Raft 
 
 47 
 
STUDENT 
 
 MAINTENANCE 
 
 OFFICER 
 
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 advanced aircraft 
 maintenance training 
 
 The Department of Advanced Aircraft Mainte- 
 nance Training consists of five courses. For select- 
 ed officer personnel, training is given in: 
 
 Aircraft Maintenance Officer. 
 
 Maintenance Administration. 
 
 Aircraft Performance Engineer (Preflight). 
 
 Selected airmen are given advanced or up-grade 
 training in one of the following courses: 
 
 Flight Engineer Technician (Ground Phase). 
 Mechanical Accessories and Equipment Repair- 
 man. 
 
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER 
 COURSE NO. 43440 
 
 This course is designed to train and qualify officers as air- 
 craft maintenance officers for duty as supervisors of organiza- 
 tional and field maintenance activities in Air Force organizations. 
 Instruction in this course includes such subjects as Administra- 
 tion and Management, Air Force Shop Functions, Airplane Struc- 
 tures, Miscellaneous Systems and Ground Equipment, Direct and 
 Alternating Current Electrical Systems and Instruments, Elec- 
 tronic Systems and Equipment, Airplane Power Plants, Operation 
 and Cruise Control, Engine Change and Inspections, and Weight 
 and Balance Control. 
 
 Tracing the Flow of Hydraulic Fluid in a Typical 
 Hydraul ic System 
 
 50 
 
Demonstration of Uip Operation of thp F-80 Fuel System 
 
 Completing Valve Check Aft^r Overhaul 
 
 51 
 
MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION 
 COURSE NO. 43441 
 
 This course is designed to give advanced training in manage 
 ment subjects to officers who are technically qualified and expe 
 rienced Aircraft Maintenance Officers. 
 
 Reviewing Management Problems 
 
 52 
 
AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE ENGINEER (PREFLIGHT) 
 COURSE NO. 43240 
 
 This course is designed to acquaint Aircraft Performance 
 Engineers with the latest techniques of cruise control and oper- 
 ation of heavy bombardment aircraft and to familiarize them with 
 procedures and techniques of performance plotting. Emphasis is 
 placed on problems inherent in heavy bombardment type aircraft 
 in flight planning and operation. 
 
 Learning to Operate the B-3f> Flight Engineer's Panel 
 
 53 
 
FLIGHT ENGINEER TECHNICIAN (GROUND PHASE) 
 COURSE NO. 43271 
 
 This course is designed to give training to selected airmen 
 with experience as airplane mechanics in operation and inspection 
 of medium bombardment type airplanes, and in the control of the 
 performance of such airplanes during flight. 
 
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 Teaching N-50 Cruise Control Problems 
 
 54 
 
Demonstrating the Constructional Features of an R— 1360 Kngine 
 
 Operation and Constructional Features of the Turbosupercharger 
 
 55 
 
MECHANICAL ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT REPAIRMAN 
 
 COURSE NO. 42450 
 
 In this course, selected airmen (airplane and engine mechan- 
 ics or higher) are given training in organizational and field main- 
 tenance of such accessories and equipment as: 
 
 Airplane Air Conditioning Systems 
 
 Oxygen Systems 
 
 Heating, Ventilating and Cabin Pressurizing Systems 
 
 Anti -Icing and Defogging Systems 
 
 Fire Detecting and Fire Extinguishing Systems 
 
 Ground Heating, Ventilating and Cooling Equipment 
 
 Cabin Pressure Test Equipment 
 
 Operating the Regulator of the Oxygen System 
 
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 Demonstrating the Operation of the Engine 
 Fire Extinguishing; System 
 
 Learning the Operational Features of the B-50 
 Cabin Heater Electrical System 
 
 57 
 
WEATHER 
 
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 weather training 
 
 The mission of the Department ot Weatner 
 Training is to train officers and airmen for duty in 
 all branches of the weather field. The courses 
 conducted are designed to give basic and up-grade 
 training in the observing, analysis, and forecast- 
 ing of weather phenomena; and in the operation and 
 maintenance of electronic and non-electronic equip- 
 ment used in the observing, recording, and trans- 
 mission of weather data. 
 
 The High Altitude Forecaster Course is offer- 
 ed to officer personnel. 
 
 Courses offered to airmen include: 
 
 Basic Weather Service (Observer Channel) 
 
 Intermediate Meteorological 
 
 Climatological 
 
 High Altitude Forecaster 
 
 Advanced Meteorological 
 
 Basic Weather Service (Equipment Channel) 
 
 Intermediate Weather Equipment. 
 
 Advanced Weather Equipment. 
 
 An explanation of training within the courses 
 of this department follows: 
 
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BASIC WEATHER SERVICE (OBSERVER CHANNEL) 
 COURSE NO. 25000B 
 
 This basic weather course is designed to train specially se- 
 lected airmen in the theory and practice of weather observing as 
 employed by the United States Air Force. Graduates are trained 
 in the care and use of standard weather instruments and equip- 
 ment; observing and recording the instrumental and non-instru- 
 mental data; encoding and decoding weather data; and operation 
 and care of standard communication equipment. 
 
 Weather Observer Students in a Training Station 
 
 60 
 
Weather Instruments Classroor 
 
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 Taking Surface Weather Observations 
 
 61 
 
INTERMEDIATE METEOROLOGICAL 
 COURSE NO. 25270 
 
 This weather course is designed to train senior weather ser- 
 vice airmen in the analysis of weather maps and charts, prepar- 
 ation of detailed weather information for forecasts and briefings, 
 and routine operation of weather stations. Graduates are trained 
 to prepare, analyze, and interpret surface, upper air, and asso- 
 ciated meteorological charts necessary for the local, route, and 
 area forecasts. 
 
 Weather Station Training (School Training Station) 
 
 62 
 
Instruction in Air Mass Analysis 
 
 Instruction in Slide Rule Operation 
 
 63 
 
CLIMATOLOGICAL 
 COURSE NO. 25271 
 
 This course is designed to give additional specialized cli- 
 matological training to selected meteorological technicians and 
 weather forecasters. Graduates are trained in the methods of 
 collecting, analyzing, and interpreting historical weather records 
 for use in the solution of practical military problems outside the 
 scope of normal forecasting techniques. 
 
 Classroom Study of CI ima tological Data 
 
 64 
 
Tabulating, Summarizing and Analyzing Climatic Data 
 
 Student Reporting Findings in the Solution of a Problem 
 in Applied Climatology 
 
 65 
 
HIGH ALTITUDE FORECASTER 
 COURSE NO. 82197 
 
 Training is offered in this course to selected officers and 
 airmen who are qualified Weather Officers and Forecasters. This 
 is a special course designed to qualify graduates for duties in- 
 volving forecasting for high altitude flights. Graduates are train- 
 ed to analyze and forecast weather phenomena including the jet 
 stream in the vicinity of the tropopause. 
 
 Instruction in Differential Analysis 
 
 66 
 
Classroom Instruction on Upper Air Charts 
 
 Checking the Contour Lines on Upper Air Charts 
 
 67 
 
ADVANCED METEOROLOGICAL 
 COURSE NO. 25200 
 
 This course is designed to give advanced meteorological 
 training to weather forecasters and technicians. Graduates are 
 trained to prepare and issue all types of weather forecasts and 
 briefings, and to direct operation of weather stations. 
 
 Study of Temperature Distribution in the Stratosphere 
 
 68 
 
Instruction in Oceanography 
 
 Studies of Motion in the Atmosphere 
 
 69 
 
BASIC WEATHER SERVICE (EQUIPMENT CHANNEL) 
 COURSE NO. 25000A 
 
 This basic weather course is designed to train specially se- 
 lected airmen in the basic theory and practice of weather observ- 
 ing and weather equipment operation as employed in the United 
 States Air Force. Graduates are trained to operate radiosonde, 
 rawinsonde, and other related electronic weather equipment to 
 determine wind, temperature, and moisture conditions at various 
 heights in the atmosphere. 
 
 Releasing Kawinsonde Flight K^uipment 
 
 70 
 
Training on Maintenance of Ceilometer Equipment 
 (Cloud Height Measuring Equipment) 
 
 Evaluating Data deceived by the lladiosonde Receptor 
 
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INTERMEDIATE WEATHER EQUIPMENT 
 COURSE NO. 25170 
 
 The first part of the training in this course (Radio Funda- 
 mentals) is conducted at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. The second 
 part of the training (Chanute AFB phase) is based upon the appli- 
 cation of the radio fundamentals knowledge to specialized rawin- 
 sonde equipment. Graduates are trained to install, inspect, and 
 maintain all electronic weather equipment. 
 
 Trouble Shooting and Calibrating the Radiosonde Receptor 
 
 72 
 
Maintenance of Rawin Set (Weather Balloon Tracking Equipment) 
 
 Installation of the Rawin Set 
 
 73 
 
ADVANCED WEATHER EQUIPMENT 
 COURSE NO. 25100 
 
 This course is designed to broaden the knowledge of -pecial- 
 ly selected weathe r equipment supervisors and weathe r equipment 
 technicians in the theoretical concepts and their practical appli- 
 cations in the weather equipment field. Graduates are trained in 
 the planning procurement, installation, and operation of mete- 
 orological equipment, including its capabilities and limitations 
 and the modification possibilities that may be employed under ab- 
 normal conditions. 
 
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 Instruction in the Development of New Weather Equipment 
 bv a Guest Lecturer 
 
 74 
 

 Discussion of Electronic Circuits 
 
 Student Conducted Seminar on Automatic Hal loon 
 Tracking Equipment 
 
 75 
 
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 instructor training 
 
 This department conducts the Technical In- 
 structor course, the function of which is to train 
 airmen, officers, and civilians who are quali- 
 fied in a technical specialty in the methods and 
 techniques of teaching that specialty. In addi- 
 tion to this officially recognized course, a su- 
 pervisors course and a field service are pro- 
 vided by this department. 
 
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TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR 
 COURSE NO. 75100 
 
 Specific subjects of training within this course are: oral ex- 
 pression, study habits, effective learning, teaching methods and 
 techniques, classroom and student management, instructional 
 aids, lesson planning, grading and testing, and practice teaching. 
 
 Instruction in the I'se of Visual Aids in Teaching 
 
 78 
 
Giving a Practice Lecture for Student Analysis and Discussion 
 
 Use of the Tape Recorder in Speech Trafning 
 
 79 
 
THE USE OF EQUIPMENT IN TRAINING 
 
 Throughout the foregoing section (Chanute Air Force Base Techni- 
 cal Courses) it maybe noted that the illustrations depicting instruction- 
 al situations in the various courses show a wide variety of equipment 
 used in many different ways. Some of the more frequent uses to which 
 aircraft equipment is put are as: 
 
 Cut-aways to show internal construction. 
 Items for disassembly and assembly purposes. 
 Equipment for use in bench testing. 
 Items for removal and installation practice. 
 
 Assemblies of equipment and parts to comprise working rep- 
 licas (trainers) of airplane systems. 
 
 As a further explanation of the uses to which trainers are put, a 
 general discussion of the following is included: 
 
 The Need for Trainers : In most instances the development of 
 a trainer is brought about by the need of the classroom instructor for 
 an aid in the teaching of some airplane system. 
 
 Types of Trainers : Trainers are prepared to show the equip- 
 ment employed in a particular airplane system, to include common 
 troubles for diagnosis and correction, and as complete operating rep- 
 licas. 
 
 Common Trainer Systems : When new types of aircraft are 
 manufactured, trainers are usually prepared to give technical instruc- 
 tion on: 
 
 Hydraulic systems (may be one or several systems). 
 
 Electrical systems. 
 
 Instrument systems. 
 
 Fuel systems. 
 
 Oxygen systems (when different from ordinary types). 
 
 Fire extinguishing systems. 
 
 Assist take-off systems. 
 
 Heating, ventilating and pressurizing systems. 
 
 New and different features such as: 
 
 Auto dive brakes. 
 
 Pilot ejection seat. 
 
 Slots. 
 Engine cut-aways and exploded models. 
 
 Number of Trainers Employed : There are approximately 1550 
 trainers in use throughout the school. 1400 were manufactured in the 
 Training Aids Section of this school and 150 are standard trainers. The 
 Training Aids Section is currently preparing new trainers at the rate of 
 40 per month. 
 
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