20-MM aircraft gun matériel M1 and M2. (open access)

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."
Date: April 2, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Applied physics for airplane mechanics. (open access)

Applied physics for airplane mechanics.

Describes basic principles of physics for use in the training of airplane mechanics.
Date: September 14, 1943
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Livens projector MI. (open access)

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."
Date: August 21, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Orientation (open access)

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".
Date: July 15, 1941
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Materials for protective concealment (open access)

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.
Date: October 7, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coal handling : repairs and utilities (open access)

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."
Date: April 1947
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Inspections and preventive maintenance services for coal-handling equipment. (open access)

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.
Date: February 1946
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Electrical facilities : generating plants, repairs and utilities (open access)

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."
Date: April 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Army medical supply depot. (open access)

Army medical supply depot.

A guide for army medical supply depot personnel. Discusses establishment, operation, organization, employment, and training standards.
Date: November 6, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Physical reconditioning. (open access)

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.
Date: December 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Notes on physiology in aviation medicine. (open access)

Notes on physiology in aviation medicine.

Discusses the physical effects of flight, and the mechanics and chemistry of respiration.
Date: October 21, 1940
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Lesson plans on practical firemanship. (open access)

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."
Date: April 1946
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Barracks, portable, prefrabricated, 20' x 48' steel (channel frame) insulated : procedure for erecting. (open access)

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.
Date: November 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conduct of field artillery fire using air observation. (open access)

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."
Date: March 21, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Field artillery trainer, M3. (open access)

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.
Date: November 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Warm-air furnaces : inspection and preventive maintenance service. (open access)

Warm-air furnaces : inspection and preventive maintenance service.

A guide to maintenance of warm-air furnaces. Discusses methods of training, duties of the user, inspection, and maintenance.
Date: June 1947
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Steam and Hot-Water Heating Plants: Inspection and Preventive Maintenance Service (open access)

Steam and Hot-Water Heating Plants: Inspection and Preventive Maintenance Service

"This Technical Manual is a guide to first and second echelon maintenance services of domestic type steam and hot-water boilers and heating systems." Discusses methods of training personnel, operation and preventive maintenance, procedures for placing equipment in service and for taking it temporarily out of service, and inspections.
Date: June 1947
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Space heaters : repairs and utilities. (open access)

Space heaters : repairs and utilities.

"This Technical Manual provides information on construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of Army space heaters used in the zone of interior."
Date: June 1946
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Water heaters : inspection and preventive maintenance service. (open access)

Water heaters : inspection and preventive maintenance service.

"This technical manual is a guide to first and second echelon maintenance of domestic hot-water supply systems." Discusses methods of training maintenance personnel, preventive maintenance for users, and inspections.
Date: June 1947
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pneumatic ponton bridge M3 (open access)

Pneumatic ponton bridge M3

Discusses the purpose and usage of the pneumatic pontoon bridge M3 by infantry in the field. Covers construction, deployment, and maintenance.
Date: April 19, 1943
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Railway shop battalion. (open access)

Railway shop battalion.

"This manual explains the organization and operation of railway shop battalion for employment on a standard military railway. Its purpose is to assist railway shop battalion officers in the training and operation of their units, and to guide command and staff officers charged with the employment of railway shop battalions."
Date: November 29, 1940
Creator: United States. War Department. Office of the Chief of Engineers.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Inspections and preventive maintenance services for buildings and structures, grounds, roads and pavements, railroads (open access)

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."
Date: September 1946
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Packing and crating: repairs and utilities. (open access)

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.
Date: August 1947
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Concrete and masonry : repairs and utilities. (open access)

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."
Date: October 1946
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library