Quartermaster handbook:
Subtitle: Quartermaster Refrigeration Company, Mobile
Contributors: United States. Army. Commissariat.
Publisher: G.M. Photographic
Published: 1943
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
Number of pages: 90
Subjects: Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery.
Description: TM 10-615 Quartermaster Refrigeration Company, Mobile, 1943-11-15
Notes: "References": p. 77-81.  "Glossary": p. 82-90.
"Prepared under the direction of the Military training division, Office of the quartermaster general.  May, 1943."--p. [2] of cover.
Table of contents: title: TM 10-615 Quartermaster Refrigeration Company, Mobile, 1943-11-15; title: TABLE OF CONTENTS; title: CHAPTER I — THE COMPANY; title: Par. Pas; title: Mission 1 5; title: General considerations in the combat zone 2 5; title: Table of organization 3 6; title: The cadre 4 6; title: Duties of key personnel 5 7; title: CHAPTER II — TRAINING; title: Basic training 6 21; title: Training programs for the company 7 21; title: General discussion of the training programs 8 21; title: Teaching methods 9 24; title: Developing the skill of personnel 10 24; title: CHAPTER III — GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION; title: General 11 27; title: Causes of food spoilage 12 27; title: Principles of refrigeration 13 28; title: Principle of mechanical refrigeration 14 28; title: Setting up mobile refrigeration unit 15 33; title: Instructions for starting and operating the refrigeration unit 16 36; title: CHAPTER IV — FIELD OPERATIONS; title: General 17 43; title: Functions of the company during combat 18 44; title: Company administration during combat 19 44; title: Traffic circulation and control 20 46; title: Decentralization of control 21 47; title: Special considerations of various types of engagements 22 47; title: Sanitary measures 23 47; title: Protective measures 24 48; title: Loading for distribution 25 49; title: Conservation of refrigeration 26 49; title: Inspection of supplies 27 49; title: Loading capacity 28 50; title: CHAPTER V — SUPPLY AND REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT; title: Par.; title: Initial issue 29 51; title: Replacement items 30 52; title: Individual clothing and equipment 31 52; title: Forms used in requisitioning 32 53; title: CHAPTER VI — OVERSEAS MOVEMENTS; title: Initial procedure 33 53; title: Necessary records and rosters 34 57; title: At port of embarkation 35 59; title: Command responsibilities aboard transports 36 59; title: At port of debarkation 37 59; title: APPENDICES; title: Appendix A — Administrative Check Lists 60; title: Appendix B — Table of Equipment 70; title: Appendix C — Clothing and Equipment Required for Officers Ordered Overseas 75; title: Appendix D — References 77; title: Appendix E — Loading and storage data 81; title: Appendix F — Glossary 82; title: ILLUSTRATIONS; title: Figure 1 — Organization of the company 8; title: Figure 2 — Organizational chart 11; title: Figure 3 — First thirteen weeks training program 22; title: Figure 4 — Second thirteen weeks training program 25; title: Figure 5 — Interior view from rear of trailer 26; title: Figure 6 — Rear view of trailer 29; title: Figure 7 — Compression refrigerating system 30; title: Figure 8 — Cross-section of rotary compressor 31; title: Figure 9 — Cross-section of reciprocating type compressor 32; title: Figure 10 — Compression unit removed from the trailer 34; title: Figure 11 — Fifth wheel 35; title: Figure 12 — Operating side of truck-type ice engine 38; title: Figure 13 — Diagram of refrigeration system 40; title: Figure 14 — Diagram of wiring system 40; title: Figure 15 — Thermostat for temperature control 41