Re: [MV] Machanic Tools
John Champlin (jchamplin@sprintmail.com)
Thu, 12 Nov 1998 08:12:06 -0500
KBDewey 42GPW wrote:
>
> I have a copy of the manual dated Sep 43 with a list of tools, prices
> and pix for each echelon also for each rating like electrician, welder,
> etc. Its 84 pages. Dirt Man
>
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>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Machanic Tools
> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 16:01:36 -0800
> From: John Champlin <jchamplin@sprintmail.com>
> To: JOHN SEIDTS <JKING@prodigy.net>
> CC: Russell Barrow <gpw43@cwo.com>, mil-veh@skylee.com
> References: <199811111955.OAA108158@pimout4-int.prodigy.net>
>
> JOHN SEIDTS wrote:
> >
> > Russ,
> > The first echelon of maintenance is the operator level stuff. At the
> > company level in WWII, there was what my friend called a "transportation
> > section" composed of a corporal and two PFC's. These handled the three
> > jeeps assigned to the company. I don't think they carried more than the
> > tool kits assigned to the vehicle. Now, the guy I talked to the other week
> > was in the Battalion Motor Section of a Field Artillery Battalion. His
> > shop was composed of a set of tool chests which were periodically loaded
> > and unloaded from the CCKW he used for that purpose. He said he had a dump
> > truck usually assigned for this.
> > john@astory.com
> > http://www.astory.com
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Russell Barrow <gpw43@cwo.com>
> > > To: mil-veh@skylee.com
> > > Subject: [MV] Machanic Tools
> > > Date: Wednesday, November 11, 1998 7:02 PM
> > >
> > > Need info on and source for tools that a Army mechanic at the first
> > echelon,
> > > Company level would have.
> > > This would be the WWII period. Thanks for any help in this . Russ Barrow
> > >
> > >
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> I think he was looking for the contentss of the "light" or single box
> tool kit. Not the Number One Common (Automotive) from the battalion
> motor section that supports a dozen or so mechanics, but the one man
> tool kit.
>
> John Champlin
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How can I get a photocopy and what is the cost of the same? What other
logistical, technical, and doctrinal manuals do you have in good enough
shape to get photocopied?
John Champlin
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