1963 US Army Vietnam War Armor Operations ... - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMf. Aircraft Repair Technician. In the ar- i. Transportation Section Commander. Themored cavalry squadron, an aircraft repair transportation section commander (lieutentechnician(warrant officer) supervises air ve- ant), commands the transportation section inhide maintenance. His duties include- the battalion/squadron support platoon. His(1) Supervising the squadron aircraft duties includemaintenancesection.(1) Supervising the hauling of cargo and(2) Informing the squadron maintenance movement of personnel in vehicles ofofficer on the status of air vehiclethe transportation section.maintenance and repair parts supply. (2) Supervising the selection and training(3) Supervising second-echelon air vehicle of personnel in his section in the opmaintenanceperformed by the squad-eration, maintenance, and employronaircraft maintenance section.ment of cargo vehicles.(4) Test flies air vehicles on which corn- (3) Instructing and supervising in theplete service checks are performed byproper loading of cargo.the section.(4) Directing the movement of supply ve-(5) Provides technical assistance to the hides in convoy.air cavalry troop.(5) Conducting inspections to determineg. Communication Officer. The battalion/squadron communication officer is both a spevehicleand load conditions and insur-ing compliance with prescribed procialstaff officer and the commander of the com-cedures.munication platoon. His logistical duties in- (6) Advising the support platoon leaderelude-on motor transport problems.(1) Keeping the commander and the S4informed of the status of signal mainj.Supply Section Leader. The battalion/squadron supply section leader (warrant offitenanceand evacuation.cer) commands the supply section of the sup-(2) Maintaining contact with subordinate port platoon. His duties includeelementsand supporting signal ele- (1) Maintaining records to reflect the curmentsto insure that signal mainte-rent logistical situation.nance supply activities are coordi- (2) Preparing requisitions and othernated.logistics documents.(S) Procuring and maintaining repair (3) Preparing logistical reports.parts and components.(4) Assists the support platoon leader inh. Support Platoon Leader. The battalion/ the operation of the field trains.squadron support platoon leader commands thesupport platoon. His duties include-117. Company or Troop Logistical Personnel(1) Controlling the field trains. a. The key logistical personnel at the com-(2) Insuring that the organic cargo trans- pany/troop level include supply, communicaportationis loaded with fuel and lu- tion, and maintenance noncommissioned officersbricants, ammunition, and rations in who perform or supervise the functions of supaccordancewith instructions from the ply and maintenance.S4.(3)4. Funtioin asth amuntio oficr. b. Normally the company/troop executive(3) Functioning as the rammunition officer officer is responsible to the commander for thethe(4)fieldOrganizingtrains.the internal security of supervision of all logistical matters of the unit.(5) Training the support platoon.This does not preclude the assignment of other(6) (6) Maintaining communication with theunit staff officers as assistant supply or maintehigherheadquarters logistical controlfacility.nance officers.c. In the air cavalry troop, a service platoon(7) Coordinating employment and loca- commander supervises all troop maintenancetions of the mess teams.and supply activities.AGO 9139A 61