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20-MM aircraft gun matériel M1 and M2.
"In addition to a description of the 20-mm aircraft gun matériel M1 and M2, this manual contains technical information required for the identification, use, and care of the matériel."
75-mm howitzer materiel.
This is a World War II-era technical manual for the 75mm Howitzer. It contains information on use, maintenance, assembly, and other aspects of this weapon.
Aerial photography.
A training manual designed to teach aerial photography for military purposes.
Aircraft engines.
Discusses the principles, classification, description, and construction of internal combustion engines used in military aircraft. Includes instructions for storage of engines.
Aircraft hardware and materials.
Describes the types of "materials and hardware used in aircraft construction and repair."
Aircraft induction, fuel and oil systems.
Describes aircraft engine systems, fuels, and lubricants.
Aircraft mechanics tools.
A manual for the beginning airplane mechanic. Discusses the proper use and care of tools.
Aircraft radio shop practice.
Discusses maintenance and repair of the component parts of aircraft radio equipment, and the correct use of tools.
Aircraft woodwork.
Discusses woodworking in aircraft manufacturing in general, and in detail the characteristics of wood, the glue and hardware necessary, hand tools and machines, as well as repair of the aircraft.
Airplane inspection guide.
"The purpose of this manual is to furnish to mechanics, inspectors, and other personnel, ..., the necessary information relative to the inspection of airplanes, airplane engines, and auxiliary equipment."
Airplane structures.
Describes structural details of service airplanes used by the Army Air Corps, sufficient for personnel to perform inspection and maintenance of their equipment.
Airship aerodynamics.
"This manual is designed as a text for the instruction of airship student pilots .... to give the knowledge of aerodynamics essential to the operation of [lighter than air aircraft]."(Page 2.)
Applied physics for airplane mechanics.
Describes basic principles of physics for use in the training of airplane mechanics.
Army medical supply depot.
A guide for army medical supply depot personnel. Discusses establishment, operation, organization, employment, and training standards.
Barracks, portable, prefrabricated, 20' x 48' steel (channel frame) insulated : procedure for erecting.
Provides step by step instructions for the erection of prefabricated Army buildings and possible additional units. Provides a list of parts and markings.
Browning machine gun caliber .50, M2, aircraft, fixed and flexible.
"In addition to a description of the Browning machine gun, caliber .50, M2, aircraft, fixed and flexible, this manual contains technical information required for the identification, use, and care of the materiel."
Cardiograph, portable.
A guide to the operation and maintenance of the portable electrocardiograph.
Coal handling : repairs and utilities
"This Technical Manual describes uniform methods of coal handling for Army posts, camps, and stations. Methods are presented to insure efficient and economical operation, based on accepted commercial practices adapted to meet requirements of Army installations."
Concrete and masonry : repairs and utilities.
"This Technical Manual describes materials, equipment, and methods used in new concrete and masonry work at Army posts. It also covers repair and maintenance of existing concrete and masonry."
Conduct of field artillery fire using air observation.
"This manual covers the methods and procedure for the control of field artillery fire using air observation."
Construction of weather maps, charts and diagrams
"This supplement outlines in detail the methods for plotting of observation data, for entry of analysis, and for preparation of supplementary maps, charts, and diagrams for all Army Air Forces weather stations."
Dental X-ray machine (items 6088005, 6088010)
Describes the components and maintenance of two types of dental x-ray machines.
Electrical facilities : generating plants, repairs and utilities
"This Technical Manual describes the various types of electric generating equipment used on Army posts and discusses its operation, maintenance, and repair."
Electro-surgical unit, portable.
A guide to the assembly, operation, maintenance, and packing of the Portable Electro-Surgical Unit issued by the Army Medical Department.
Field artillery trainer, M3.
A guide to the use and maintenance of the field artillery trainer M3, a miniature gun mounted on a miniature carriage for use in conduct of fire training.
Gasoline stoves and burners
Provides instructions for the operation and maintenance of gasoline stoves and burners used as sources of heat in medical equipment, such as sterilizers, autoclaves, incubators, and a distilling apparatus. Contains descriptions of the major units and their functions.
Grinding machines
This report provides the definition of grinding and discusses different processes, types, and operations of grinding.
Harmonization of aircraft fixed guns and sights.
A handbook for aircraft armorers, describing the fundamentals of using aircraft gun sights.
Heat treating and inspection of metals
This report discusses these topics: I. Principles of heat treating -- II. Heat-treating equipment -- III. General heat treatment of steel -- IV. Specific heat treatments for aircraft steels -- V. General heat treatment of aluminum alloys -- VII. Hardness testing -- VIII. Magnaflux inspection.
Inspection and Preventive Maintenance Services for Kitchen Equipment.
"This Technical Manual describes the inspections and services necessary to maintain the efficiency and prolong the life of kitchen equipment."
Inspections and preventive maintenance services for buildings and structures, grounds, roads and pavements, railroads
"This Technical Manual provides information to help the post engineer formulate and carry out a preventative maintenance program for buildings, structures, roads, runways, railroads, grounds, pest control, and related phases of real property maintenance."
Inspections and preventive maintenance services for coal-handling equipment.
"This technical manual is a guide for personnel who operate and maintain coal conveyors, stackers, car unloaders, and coal crushers." Discusses maintenance procedures, forms, and required inspections.
Inspections and Preventive Maintenance Services for Ventilating, Evaporative (Desert) Cooling, and Air-Conditioning Systems
This technical manual discusses the responsibilities and duties of engineer personnel in routine inspections of cooling and air conditioning systems.
Lathes
A guide to the operation and maintenance of lathes for general shop work.
Lesson plans on practical firemanship.
"This Technical Manual is a guide to assist those who train post firefighters. It consists of a series of lesson plans covering each phase of firemanship, and a brief explanation of how to use the plans."
Livens projector MI.
"This manual is intended for the using services. It gives all necessary information about the construction, function, and identification of all standard materiel pertaining to the Livens projector MI assembly, with directions for shipping and storage."
Maintenance policies, publications, and forms.
Designed to familiarize Army Air Forces personnel with publications, forms, and policies, in order to ensure efficient aircraft maintenance and standardized practices.
Mask type oxygen therapy outfit, complete, and oxygen therapy outfit, with manifold.
A guide to the assembly, operation, maintenance, and repair of two types of oxygen therapy equipment.
Materials for protective concealment
Discusses protective concealment (camouflage) as it matters to the soldier. Covers materials and uses as well as other equipment to be employed.
Notes on physiology in aviation medicine.
Discusses the physical effects of flight, and the mechanics and chemistry of respiration.
Ordnance maintenance : 3-inch antiaircraft gun matériel, M2A2, M2A1, M1A2, M1A1, T1A2, and T1A1
Provides instructions for inspection, disassembly and assembly, and maintenance and repair of 3-inch antiaircraft gun matériel, including the use of special repair tools.
Ordnance maintenance : 155-mm gun motor carriage M40 and 8 in. howitzer motor carriage M43 hull and suspension.
Contains a description of procedures for "inspection and repair, and necessary disassembly and assembly of hull and track suspension group." This information pertains only to 155-mm gun motor carriage and the 8-inch howitzer motor carriage.
Ordnance maintenance : azimuth instrument M1918 and M1918A2
Discusses the azimuth instruments M1918 and M1918A2 in terms of their purposes, operations, maintenance, assembly, disassembly, and repair.
Ordnance maintenance : Browning machine gun, caliber .50, all types
Contains detailed instructions for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of six types of caliber .50 Browning machine guns.
Ordnance maintenance : compass M2
Provides instructions for the inspection, assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and repair of the compass M2, the standard compass of the Field Artillery.
Ordnance maintenance : plotting boards for field artillery
Contains instructions for inspection, assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and repair of plotting boards for field artillery.
Ordnance maintenance : prismatic compass, M1918.
Describes the Prismatic Compass, M1918 and provides instructions for its operation, maintenance, and its functions in relation to various types of field artillery.
Orientation
Provides a text and reference book covering the principles of orientation. Orientation is defined as "the accurate location of datum points and the establishment of lines of known length and direction".
Packing and crating: repairs and utilities.
Instructions for packing military supplies, as well as household goods and personal effects. Topics covered include corrosion prevention and materials used for packaging and shipping.
Physical reconditioning.
Describes the purpose and functions of the Physical Reconditioning portion of the U.S. Army's Reconditioning Program, for the treatment of convalescent soldiers who have been wounded or who have experienced prolonged illness.
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