FM 10-7: Quartermaster Organization and Operations in Divisions
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DEPARTMENTTHE ARMYOF FIELD MANUAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL QUARTERMASTER ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS INDIVISIONS FQAR7ER'(ASTER LIBRARY QUARITERMASTER TSCHOO,U, . A.M HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NOVEMBER 1958 *FM 0-7 FIELD MANUAL HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 10-7 WASHINGTON 25, D. C., 12 November 1958 QUARTERMASTER ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS IN DIVISIONS Paragraph Page CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION __________ 1-3 3 2. CONCEPT OF QUARTER- MASTER OPERATIONS Section I. The infantry division _______ 4-7 5 II. The armored division________ 8-11 16 III. The airborne division________ 12-16 27 CHAPTER 3. LOGISTICS-SUPPLY Section I. General ___________________…17-20 38 II. Division distributing point re- quirements ______________- 21, 22 43 III. Security ____-_____________ 23-27 45 CHAPTER 4. CLASS I SUPPLY OPERA- TIONS Section I. Supply requirements ________ 28-32 47. II. Supply administration _______ 33-36 50 III. Requisitioning ______________ 37-40 57 IV. Distribution ________________ 41-43 60 V. Apportioning bulk supplies___ 44-46 64 VL Breakdown and issue_________ 47-49 66 CHAPTER 5. CLASS II AND IV SUPPLY OPERATIONS Section I. General ____________________ 50-52 72 II. Requisitioning procedures ____ 53-55 77 III. Distribution ________________ 56-58 88 This manual supersedes FM 10-7, 10 October 1951. TAGO 2291C-Oct Paragraphs Page CHAPTER 6. CLASS III SUPPLY OPERA- TIONS Section I. General characteristics ------ 59, 60 90 II. Supply requirements ------- _ 61-63 91 III. Requisition ----------------- 64, 65 92 IV. Distribution .--------------- 66-68 95 V. Class III distributing point___--- 69, 70 98 CHArm 7. CLASS V SUPPLY OPERA- TIONS ------------------ 71-73 102 8. SERVICE OPERATIONS Section I. Bath ----------------------- 74-76 104 II. Graves registration --------- 77-86 105 III. Salvage, maintenance, and cap- tured materiel ------------ 87-89 111 IV. Miscellaneous services ------- 90-92 114 APPENDIXI. REFERENCES ------------ ----- 117 II. OPERATIONS UNDER UN- USUAL CONDITIONS_...- ----- 123 INDEX --------------------------------- ----- 132 2 AGO 2201C CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual discusses organization for quar- termaster supply and service in divisions and explains how organic quartermaster units nor- mally provide supply and service support. It is intended as a guide for the employment of quarter- master troops in divisions. b. This manual is applicable to the- (1) Infantry Division Quartermaster Com- pany (TOE 10-17). (2) Armored Division Quartermaster Battal- ion (TOE 10-45). (3) Airborne Division Supply and Transpor- tation Company (TOE 29-57) and Air- borne Division Quartermaster Parachute Supply Company (TOE 10-337). 2. Modifications a. This manual reflects policy, doctrine, and procedures current to June 1958. Policies are sub- ject to modification which will result in the publi- cation of changes. Users of this manual are requested to submit recommendations for changes or corrections direct to the Commanding General, the Quartermaster Training Command, Fort Lee, Va. For format and guidance in preparation of recommended changes, see AR 310-3. AGO 2291 a b. The material presented herein is applicable without modification to nuclear warfare. 3. Forms All forms used for quartermaster supply and service operations in divisions will be prescribed by higher headquarters. Standard forms indexed in DA Pam 310-2 will be used as directed, when applicable. Specific forms in normal use at divi- sion level are referenced in this manual. 4 AGO USO1 CHAPTER 2 CONCEPT OF QUARTERMASTER OPERATIONS Section I. THE INFANTRY DIVISION 4. General The infantry division is the basic organization of combined arms in the field forces. It is the smallest unit of all the essential arms and services that can conduct independent ground operations of general importance. It can strike, penetrate, maneuver readily over all types of terrain, and absorb reinforcing units easily. It can act alone or in concert with other forces. The combat value of the infantry division is in its ability to combine the'action of the several arms and services in sustained operations. 5. Organization for Combat For combat, the division commander organizes his forces to accomplish the specific mission as- signed. The infantry battle groups, armored bat- talion, armored cavalry squadron, and division artillery which comprise the basic combat ele- ments may be combined in any way to form a combat force fitted to the immediate requirements. a. Command Posts. To maintain effective com- mand and control, the division commander nor- mally establishes-- AGO 2t910 5 (1) A main command post as the principal location from which he exercises com- mand; (2) A division rear command post which serves as headquarters for administra- tive support of the division. Any or all of the special staff may operate from the main command post if the division com- mander desires. b. Division Trains. (1) Division trains is a tactical command re- sponsible for- (a) Security and defense of the division rear command. post and units and in- stallations in the division service area. (b)- Organization of division trains for movement and disposition in accord- ance with tactical plans. (2) The infantry division quartermaster is tactically responsible to the division trains commander. 6. Infantry Division Quartermaster Company The Infantry Division Quartermaster Company (TOE 10-17-) provides the division with all classes of quartermaster supply, bath facilities, and graves registration service. It supervises post ex- change facilities and directs quartermaster sal- vage operations. It also provides for direct support of divisional units in maintenance of quartermas- ter field cooking, heating, and lighting equipment and office machines. As the company is organically 6 AGO u2110 equipped to distribute bulk class III and IIIA sup- plies only, the division transportation battalion must provide transportation for distribution and movement of class I, packaged class III, and quar- termaster class II and IV supplies. a. Organization.The quartermaster company is organized into the office of the division quarter- master, company headquarters, supply platoon, recovery and disposition platoon, and bath section (fig. 1) b. Division Quartermaster Staff. The staff of the division quartermaster operates the office of the division quartermaster which is the nerve center of quartermaster operations in the division (fig. 2). (1) Division quartermaster. The division quartermaster is charged with both staff and command responsibilities. He is a member of the special staff of the divi- sion commander. He commands all quar- termaster elements in the division. (a) Staff responsibilities.As a member of the division commander's special staff, the division quartermaster- I. Provides technical advice and infor- mation for command policies and de- cisions affecting quartermaster op- erations. 2. Advises the division commander on quartermaster capabilities. 3. Advises the division commander on quartermaster supply and service AGO 22910 7 I jIl I mU-~~~~~~~~~~ El -~~~~~~ -- i~1 a 4~~~ I a is~~~~~. U~~~~iI~ il i Ur'GO!22U S .~~~~~~~~~~~~AGO:221e1V procedures, policies, schedules for supply, determination of require- ments, and other quartermaster matters. 4. Brings to the attention of the division commander and general staff mat- ters of quartermaster supply or service that require a command de- cision and, from continuous study of the situation, proposes emergency plans for the consideration of the commander. 5. Formulates administrative instruc- tions for dissemination through divi- sion administrative orders. 6. Provides staff supervision of troop use of quartermaster supply and service by division units. 7. Establishes, and supervises unit ad- herence to, schedules and procedures for quartermaster supply and serv- ice support. 8. Coordinates division requirements with army quartermaster. 9. Prepares the quartermaster section of division plans. 10. Supervises food service activities in the division. See paragraph 92. 11. Plans and coordinates aerial delivery operations. (b) Quartermaster functions. As com- mander of quartermaster activities in AGO 2291C 9 the division, the division quartermas- ter- 1. Supervises training for all quarter- master troops in the division. 2. Directs quartermaster operations in- cluding supply, salvage collection, maintenance of quartermaster 1UEUW I Ir I naS crrnS.r Sair _ 5.iM bfirIddr . 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(c) Maintains the central files, including correspondence, regulations, circulars, bulletins, orders, and other papers. (d) Maintains a situation map showing the location of quartermaster