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wart Reports, weekly Statistical: 4/30-5/21/42
WEEKLY STATISTICAL SUMMARY
REPORT NO. 44
APRIL 30, 1942
Page
Page
ARMY STRENGTH
1 SIGNAL CORPS
Procurement - Text Summary
20
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
Procurement - Text Summary
21
Text Summary
2
Status of Supply - Tabulation
22
Armor Plate
3
Status of Supply - Tabulation
23
Equipment Procurement - Summary
4
Status of Supply - Tabulation
24
Daily Rates
5
Daily Rates
6 CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Ammunition Procurement - Summary
7
Engineer Procurement - Text Summary. 25
Bomb Loading Study
8
Engineer Procurement - Tabulation
26
Construction Progress - Text Summary 27
War Construction Progress - Diagram. 28
AIR FORCES
Aircraft Procurement - Text Summary.
9
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Status of Army Procurement Program
10
Text Summary
29
Army Airplane Estimates and Accept.
Certain Critical and Essential Items 30
Bomber
11
Status of Procurement - Diagram
31
Pursuit and Service Combat
12
Trainer
13
CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE
Airplane Engine Acceptances
14
Production - Text Summary
32
Productive Man Hours - Length of
CWS Procurement - Tabular Summary
33
Work Week - Diagram
15
Procurement Progress - Selected Items 34
Production Activity - Diagram
35
Storage Facilities - Diagram
36
QUARTERMASTER CORPS
Summary - Procurement of Basic
INTERNATIONAL
Items - Supply & Transportation 16
Defense Aid - Ordnance
37
Status of 1942 Procurement Program
17
Defense Aid as a Portion of U. S.
Selected Items of Motor Vehicle
Army Procurement - Ammunition
38
Procurement - Diagram
18
Defense Aid - Vehicles
39
Selected Items of Basic
Supply - Diagram
19
EDITORIAL OPINION
40
SECRET
ARMY STRENGTH - APRIL 29, 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, General Staff
ARMY STRENGTH
-IN THOUSANDS-
2,500
2,484-APR.29 *
offi-
cers
Men
Total
1940
2,338-APR.29 *
Jul
20
270
290
Aug
22
303
325
Sep
29
408
437
Oct
34
483
517
Nov
40
540
580
Dec
45
573
e18
2,000
1941
Jan
57
678
735
Feb
68
840
908
Mar
7e
1,039
1,115
Apr
83
1,204
1,287
May
88
1,268
1,356
Jun
93
1,361
1,454
OFFICERS
Jul
102
1,422
1,524
Aug
107
1,481
1,588
Sep
109
1,484
1,593
Oct
113
1,522
1,635
1,500
Nov
116
1,526
1,642
Dec
119
1,565
1,684
1942
Jen
126
1,775
1,901
Feb
139
2,001
2,140
Mar
140
2,115
2,255
1,000
500
ENLISTED MEN
1940
1941
1942.
o
J A S o N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J
* Estimates
SECRET
Statistical Service
Army Strength
1
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TEXT SUMMARY - ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department and Statistical Service, SP
SMALL ARMS
Production scheduled for small arms ammunition falls below the newly re-
duced requirement, according to records presented at the Ordnance Conference of
April 20. Schedules for all types of .30, .45 and .50 caliber cartridges amount to
10.9 billions for 1942, as compared with a requirement of 14.6 billions.
The net total quantity of copper needed to carry out the 1942 small arms
program is 217,881 tons. With March production equal to approximately 20 percent of
the maximum scheduled rate, a shortage of copper has already become evident, and dis-
cussion at this conference brought out the point that there is little possibility of
achieving any substantial saving by the use of steel in the manufacture of small
arms.
It was further reported that an additional 265,500 tons of copper were re-
quired for ammunition of larger caliber. This figure has been reduced by 30,900 tons
from previous reports by gradual substitution of steel. The total U. S. output of
new refined copper in 1941 was 1,065,667 tons.
TNT AND SMOKELESS POWDER
Latest figures on TNT and smokeless powder indicate that a more favorable
balance of production between the two explosives has been reached than had existed
previously. Objectives are based on the new Army Supply Program production require-
ments. A comparison of the situation at the time of the first Ordnance meeting of
February 26 and the existing situation at the time of the April 20 Ordnance meeting
is shown below.
Estimated Percent of Requirement to be Produced
1942
1943
1944 (6 months)
As of
As of
As of
As of
As of
As of
Feb 26
Apr 20
Feb 26
Apr 20
Feb 26
Apr 20
TNT
90
103
117
109
121
89
Smokeless Powder
57
98
48
85
48
58
Reasons for the more favorable balance are: (1) cancellation of 12 TNT
lines and addition of 6 smokeless powder lines; (2) a much greater reduction of
requirements for smokeless powder than for TNT for the Army.
Under the new requirements, both Navy and Defense Aid are to receive much
larger amounts of TNT and smokeless powder than heretofore.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
For antiaircraft protection of motor columns the Ordnance Committee has ap-
proved production of pilot models of multiple machine guns, caliber .50 and a four-
gun turret mounting is being developed for the personnel carrier, M3.
Current production of about 50,000 submachine guns, caliber .45, monthly,
falls short of need. To meet this shortage another model is being developed, a mod-
ification of the M1918A1, row under test.
Ordnance
Statistical Service
2
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ARMOR PLATE REQUIREMENTS - APRIL 15, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Based on presently planned production of ordnance materiel and
indicated available capacity in 1942, armor castings will meet only 73.6
percent of the requirements. The curves below show the ratios between the
capacity available and the monthly requirement for three classifications
of steel armor: (1) face hardened plate, (2) homogeneous hard plate and
(3) castings. In terms of annual production, capacity will be available
to produce 94.1 percent of the required face hardened plate, 105.4 percent
of the homogeneous and 73.6 percent of the castings.
Weldments may be substituted for castings. In case homogeneous
plate were used to the limit, the last two figures cited would become 95.5
and 89.6. However, the major increase in homogeneous plate capacity does
not come in until September, at which time plate will be 31.6 percent behind
the requirement. Thus, these overall figures probably show a more favorable
situation than that which will actually exist.
STEEL FOR ORDNANCE - PERCENT OF REQUIREMENT AVAILABLE
Percent
Homogeneous
100
Face Hardened
Castings
50
Monthly
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
1942
1943
Ordnance
Statistical Service
3
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EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT - SUMMARY - APRIL 21, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Required
Accepted
Estimated
Under
Production
Jan 1-
Apr
Item
Authorised=
Contract*
1942
Apr 21
Feb
Mar
1-21
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
COMBAT VEHICLES
Scout car, M3A1
16,538
16,538
9,406
16
o
o
16
650
500
1,187
1,200
Personnel carrier, M2 & Mill
9,163
8,155
4,636
1,550
587
480
218
500
MA
52%
825
Personnel carrier, M3
9,013
6,225
8,925
1,062
355
192
107
475
551
550
550
Armored care. (all)
22,670
7,860
8,937
o
o
0
0
o
o
5
113
Tank, 11ght
23,896
16,737
10,588
1,533
363
L18
374
510
660
710
625
Tank, medium
40,692
40,692
14,000
2,382
630
672
504
BLS
1,009
1,230
1,425
Tank, heavy
1,082
777
115
o
o
o
o
o
3
4
14
SMALL ARMS
lifle, cal.30, MI
1,200,490
1,150,490
579,500
165,890
40,260
49,180
36,120
$2,500
55,000
56,000
58,800
Carbine, cal.30, KL
1,607,243
1,066,723
1,077,806
20
20
o
o
o
500
1,105
3,500
Rifle, cal.30, M1903
1,706,727
1,706,727
979,000
68,364
11,981
21,889
18,431
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
Rifle, Lee Enfield, cal.303
548,675
568,675
550,000
30,260
8,505
10,010
9,135
26,000
29,100
37,000
43,000
Machine gun, cal.30, AC
134,859
114,337
96,700
21,521
4,440
6,090
5,264
7,240
5,970
9,740
10,359
Machine gun, cal.30, (Var.)
436,132
268,505
271,600
32,003
6,389
10,849
7,336
10,350
10,750
11,600
17,274
Submachine gin, cal.45
792,782
792,782
979,336
166,488
45,783
41,766
39,223
58,200
60,000
52,500
63,000
Machine gun, cal.50, AC
344,552
307,584
142,046
49,710
15,197
15,530
9,489
14,106
15,181
15,948
17,575
Machine gun, cal.50, AA
52,378
43,604
35,463
3,796
784
1,135
1,353
2,780
3,345
3,670
3,815
Machine gun, cal.50, is
120,170
67,470
89,537
7,379
1,656
2,656
1,967
2,190
2,570
3,950
4,550
ARTILLERY
Oun, 20mm, AC
141,290
120,388
47,473
12,116
2,826
3,912
2,973
4,362
4,736
5,900
7,110
Oun, 37m, AC
13,712
13,712
3,683
1,142
267
360
265
400
425
600
717
Oun, 37m, AA
2,652
2,652
3,500
134
LO
51
34
100
150
200
200
Oun, 37m, tank, MÓ
50,253
59,325
20,763
4,313
962
1,496
990
1,527
1,800
1,874
2,451
Oun, 37m, AT, wheeled
16,541
16,541
16,661
2,147
639
396
505
685
1,036
1,199
1,065
Oun, 37m, AT, self-prop.
5,380
5,380
2,539
o
o
o
o
140
560
o
o
Oun, 40m, AA, ML & 5?
15,640
12,736
11,100
104
o
65
39
66
100
817
1,516
Oun, 57m, AT, wheeled
8,500
6,500
1,059
50
o
2
LB
85
200
370
LLCO
Oun, Stam, AT, self-prop. ..
2,286
0
2,566
o
0
o
0
None scheduled.
Mortar, 60mm
17,219
17,219
3,790
1,428
300
379
325
700
825
825
LSO
Being diverted for use on self-
Howitzer, 75mm, field & pack
1,759
1,396
1,213
201
59
o
24
propelled mounts.
Howitzer, 75m, self-prop.
3,606
o
1,839
195
47
68
80
None scheduled.
Oun, 75m, tank
39,782
39,678
14,190
2,419
533
796
613
1,070
1,254
1,570
1,618
Oun, 75m, self-prop- -
1,350
1,350
2,675
250
1
101
148
180
180
180
168
Oun, 3", tank
1,552
1,552
115
o
o
o
o
Production
starts in September, 1942.
Oun, 3", AT, wheeled
100
100
o
o
o
o
o
None scheduled,
Oun, 3", AT, self-prop. --
6,445
1,580
1,843
o
o
0
o
Production
starts in August, 1962.
Mortar, 51mm
6,043
6,043
3,773
1,088
345
286
262
351
361
425
L25
Oun, 90m, A.A.
7,185
5,603
2,800
319
74
&
86
140
181
265
325
Howitzer, 105m, wheeled
4,174
4,176
3,035
1,431
367
479
310
456
402
LS6
354
Howitzer, 105mm, self-prop.
3,686
550
2,762
306
o
175
131
195
156
24
0
Howitser, 155mm, new
1,270
570
450
o
o
o
Production
starts
in September, 1942.
Oun, 155mm, KL
439
427
119
97
28
31
15
30
30
30
LO
FIRE CONTROL, A.A.
Director, MS
23,27,
18,055
18,766
2L1
5
104
132
270
325
250
329
Director, MO
3,700
3,700
...
114
66
Lo
3
20
100
200
225
Director, M7
2,371
2,250
1,003
91
25
21
20
25
30
36
L6
Finder, height
2,101
1,783
962
41
7
18
9
26
25
26
29
Instrument, binaural train.
267
17
229
7
o
o
0
o
0
o
0
Instrument, flank spotting
2,912
608
1,071
308
125
100
2
75
75
75
49
Instrument, observation, BC
2,672
2,618
1,231
37
o
16
6
LO
80
100
113
Locator, sound
3,870
714
2,311
160
20
47
30
30
50
so
23
Rule, flank spotting
222
204
358
70
o
68
o
134
o
o
0
Tester, stereoscopic
1,039
1,021
414
o
o
o
o
0
o
109
100
Trainer, stereoscopic
381
80
261
25
8
5
la
La
la
4
la
Figures include procurement for Defense A1d and other services.
Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1942, has been excluded.
--
Total requirement for 57mm, 75mm, and 3° AT self-propelled guns is 7,482.
398 either 57m or 75m in addition to those shown.
... Not reported.
Ordnance
Statistical Service
4
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DAILY RATES - ORDNANCE PROCUREMENT - APRIL 21, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Daily rates are averages for the past 30 days of schedules and of deliveries.
Statistically, the points plotted each day are 30-day moving averages trailed.
RIFLE. CAL. 30, MI
AUTOMATIC GUN, 20MM
1,600
120
SCHEDULE
DELIVERY
RATE
1,400
90
DELIVERY
RATE
1,200
60
SCHEDULE
1,000
30
ANTIAIRCRAFT GUN, 37MM
ANTIAIRCRAFT GUN, 90MM
SCHEDULE
2.8
4
SCHEDULE
2.1
3
DELIVERY
DELIVERY
RATE
RATE
1.4
2
7
-
HOWITZER, 105MM
FIELD GUN, 155MM
DELIVERY
DELIVERY
RATE
1.2
RATE
20
15
io
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
10
.6
5
is
FEB
MAR
APR
FEB
MAR
APR
Ordnance
Statistical Service
5
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DAILY RATES - ORDNANCE PROCUREMENT - APRIL 21, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Daily rates are averages for the past 30 days of schedules and of deliveries.
Statistically, the points plotted each day are 30-day moving averages trailed.
LIGHT TANK
-
MEDIUM TANK
30
16
SCHEDULE
DELIVERY
RATE
25
14
SCHEDULE
DELIVERY
20
12
RATE
MACHINE GUN, CAL, 30, CV
TANK GUN, 75MM
SCHEDULE
350
30
SCHEDULE
300
25
DELIVERY
RATE
DELIVERY
250
RATE
20
200
15
MACHINE GUN, CAL 50 HB, CV
TANK GUN, 37MM
DELIVERY
RATE
80
50
SCHEDULE
60
40
DELIVERY
SCHEDULE
RATE
40
30
FEB
MAR
APR
FEB
MAR
APR
Ordnance
Statistical Service
6
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AMMUNITION PROCUREMENT - SUMMARY - APRIL 21, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
(All figures in thousands)
Required
Accepted
Estimated
Under
Production
Jan 1-
Apr
Item
Authorized=
Contracts
1942
Apr 21
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-21
Apr
May
Jun
BOMBS. & PIROTECHNICS
Bomb, frag., 20#
(e)
1,524
1,524
2,157
260
71
79
110
o
o
0
196
Bomb, Cras., 23#
(e)
568
568
(a)
o
0
o
o
o
0
40
60
Bomb, demo., 100#
(e)
5,958
2,455
1,635
186
L9
27
279
129
141
110
110
Bomb, demo., 250#,300#
(e)
4,921
897
1,351
153
55
29
39
30
L1
85
110
Somb, demo., 500#
(e)
1,622
1,411
557
153
50
55
23
25
25
35
40
Bomb, demo., 1000#
(e)
1,168
794
707
10
7
3
(b)
o
la
5
26
Bomb, demo., 2000#
(o)
191
247
W
3
3
o
o
o
o
o
2
Bomb, chen., 30#
(ed)
360
120
(a)
69
o
37
32
o
45
Su
32
Bomb, chem., 100#
(ed)
1,181
184
2,762
61
2
1L
25
20
30
35
53
Flares
2,726
430
2,457
16
1
5
9
1
84
95
107
Signals, aircraft
8,307
3,918
5,004
478
35
257
161
25
359
410
413
Signals, ground & light
10,621
5,595
3,091
955
93
414
245
203
62h
716
750
SMALL ARMS
Cartridge, cal.30
15,263,852
9,177,967
8,557,108
940,521
182,912
185,591
306,171
265,847
397,603
461,563
516,893
Cartridge, cal.30, carbine
475,267
473,567
532,755
34
o
34
o
o
1,825
2,400
3,400
Cartridge, cal.65
6,589,644
2,196,444
3,297,070
210,058
43,598
49,180
65,676
51,604
67,510
69,314
99,650
Cartridge, cal.50
5,306,058
3,624,753
2,805,276
135,990
26,100
27,827
44,775
37,268
69,151
89,974
122,599
MINOR CALIBER
Cartridge, 20m
215,362
123,900
135,467
16,434
6,146
2,963
3,592
3,733
4,795
7,650
9,500
Shell, HE, 37m AC
9,510
3,079
2,419
738
20
225
441
L9
0
507
o
Shot, AP, 37m AC
543
110
171
12
o
0
12
o
o
48
50
Shall, HE, 37m M
17,255
17,087
6,401
2,696
1,075
910
383
328
974
1,100
1,000
Shot, AP, 37m M
2,016
1,98L
1,215
o
0
0
o
0
50
100
100
Shell, HE, 37m T & AT
51,672
9,739
14,329
767
o
74
432
241
594
500
1,000
Shot, AP, 37m : & AT
74,913
30,922
26,249
3,401
323
591
1,011
1,476
1,465
1,550
2,200
Canister, 37mm : & AT
5,208
2,784
1,85)
o
o
0
o
o
50
100
200
Shell, HE, L/Onn
70,989
15,608
24,360
108
o
106
o
o
302
LLO
1,000
Shot, AP, L/Onn
6,079
243
2,972
o
o
o
o
o
o
20
30
MEDIUM CALIBER
Shot, AP, 57m
10,400
600
6,420
o
o
o
C
o
o
50
150
Shell, HE, 75m gun
22,630
5,572
10,808
1,345
260
327
473
285
451
480
500
Shell, gas, 75m gun
(o)
662
627
20b
216
47
107
62
o
L9
o
o
Shall, smoke, 75m gun
(e)
1,533
37.
154
162
71
34
o
57
60
50
26
Shot, AP, 75mm gun
23,546
12,596
7,131
875
2
336
227
310
454
431
650
Shall, HE, 75m how.
15,295
4,953
7,527
1,154
366
10
641
457
500
300
200
Shell, p, 75m how,
1,698
198
657
o
o
0
o
o
LO
50
60
Shell, smoke, 75m how,
1,773
618
847
o
o
o
o
o
40
60
80
Shell, HE, 3" AA
1,662
1,503
1,998
756
205
147
226
208
112
100
100
Shall, HT, 3" 1 & AT
4,681
15
842
30
15
0
15
0
o
30
LO
Shot, AP, 3" = & AT
13,353
3,224
2,314
(b)
0
0
o
(b)
o
o
100
Shell, HE, 90m AA
11,892
4,192
7,879
505
231
97
o
177
100
164
150
Shell, HE, 105mm how,
32,792
19,256
11,066
2,356
546
463
510
537
648
600
970
Shell, pas, 105mm how.
3,473
2,346
1,021
159
o
0
67
92
79
90
90
Shall, smoke, 105m how.
4,149
2,621
1,274
116
o
o
19
95
The
79
80
SEPARATE LOADING
Shell, KE, 155mm gun
(e)
1,403
1,376
360
141
20
46
55
20
25
45
88
Shot, AP, 155mm gun
280
241
237
o
o
o
o
o
1
2
7
Charge, propelling, 155m gun
1,902
1,758
572
478
33
203
132
110
89
55
55
Shall, HE, 155m how.
(e)
9,523
6,001
2,166
965
186
310
319
170
336
291
350
Shell, p, 155m how.
(e)
1,195
764
230
30
o
o
30
o
o
35
45
Shell, snoke, 155m how. (e)
1,080
683
109
12
o
2
10
o
30
30
25
Charge, propelling, 155mm how.
11,425
7,939
2,768
1,871
240
779
6L6
206
399
130
165
MISCELLANEOUS
Shell, KE, 60m sortar
25,878
10,915
9,508
2,033
603
356
591
483
855
750
750
Shell, KE, 81m mortar
7,770
5,151
4,723
1,173
129
263
402
379
601
530
530
Shall, film sortar
705
L98
550
22
o
o
20
2
0
90
100
Orenades, hand
21,268
5,363
5,341
410
6b
212
13
121
348
701
1,205
Orenades, rifle
3,829
2,938
3,364
359
59
o
60
220
196
275
250
Wine, antitank
6,026
3,146
2,491
253
2
L9
125
77
275
300
300
Figures include procurement for Defense A14 and other services.
Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1962, has been excluded.
(a) Not reported.
(b) Less than 1,000.
(e) Unfused.
(d) Unfilled.
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LOADING CAPACITY FOR HEAVY AIRCRAFT BOMBS - MARCH 31, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department and Statistical Service, SOS
Monthly schedules of heavy aircraft bombs needed to meet the 1942 production
requirement of the new Army Supply Program will exceed available loading capacity of
all Ordnance plants after June. Heavy aircraft bombs include demolition bombs from 500
to 4000 pounds and the semi-armor piercing type of 500 and 1000 pounds. These are loaded
only on a Group III (bomb) line. Sufficient capacity is available on Group II (heavy
shell) lines to load the 100, 250 and 300 pound bombs. Failure to use all of the load-
ing capacity available in the first half of 1942 may cause a shortage in the 1942 pro-
duction requirement for heavy bombs. A shortage of bomb bodies appears to limit loading.
In preparation of the chart below, all bombs are reduced to a common measure
by considering the relative loading capacity for each weight.
THOUSAND
POUNDS
Monthly
2,500
2,000
Required.
1,500
Loading Capacity
1,000
500
Accepted
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
1942
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TEXT SUMMARY - AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT
Sources of Information: Materiel Command - Army Air Forces
Bureau of Aeronautics - Navy Department
UNITED STATES AIRPLANE ACCEPTANCES
For the third quarter of April, United States military airplane acceptances
amounted to 972 units as against 977 for the third period of March. Included
were 42 heavy bombers and 194 pursuits; the March figure included 44 heavy bom-
bers and 192 pursuits. For the period of April 1-23 inclusive, total accept-
ances were 2,358, compared with 2,285 for the first three quarters of March.
Flyaways were 2,275.
ENGINE ACCEPTANCES
Engine acceptances for the first half of April were 4,456. For the same
period of March, they were 3,932. The larger manufacturers all showed gains.
Chevrolet turned out its first unit and Ranger and Warner production was higher.
Studebaker was still delinquent, with production of only 8 units, and Jacobs
and Kinner were off 100 units and 50 units respectively from March.
DELAYS
In general, a situation is being encountered in which final assembly lines
are out-distancing production of materials, parts and sub-assemblies. There
have been instances in which requirements of aluminum for some sub-assemblies
have been impeded by priorities established for the benefit of others, with re-
sulting delays in final delivery and disruption of labor efficiency.
Specifically the Boeing B-17E assembly line remains on a five day week be-
cause of shortages of parts and Government furnished equipment. In setting up
for production at Willow Run, Ford is encountering a scarcity of transportation
owing to Government regulations regarding tires, and withholding of deliveries
on Sawyer Routing Motors by order of the Navy Department.
The following companies report parts shortages for tactical planes: Bell,
Boeing, Consolidated, Douglas, Lockheed, Martin, North American, Northrop, Vega
and Vultee. Expansion of production at a number of plants also is dependent upon
delivery of important machine tools.
Engine manufacturers complaining specifically of shortages of aluminum and
aluminum castings are Chevrolet, Jacobs, Warner and Wright. Several others are
behind in receipt of materials, subcontracted parts, tools and gauges.
Nash-Kelvinator is having trouble stepping up production of propellers be-
cause of shortages of parts, bearings and aluminum.
LABOR SITUATION
There are issues of increased wages and the closed shop obstructing negoti-
ations between General Motors and the United Automobile Workers, (CIO), on renew-
al of contracts. The situation at Briggs and Ranger remains the same. Inasmuch
as no settlement could be reached in the Hayes case, it has been certified to
the National War Labor Board. In all of these cases, the union involved is the
UAW.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF ARMY PROCUREMENT PROGRAM - APRIL 23, 1942
Sources of Information: Materiel Command - Army Air Forces
Aircraft Report 8-I - Aircraft Branch, WPB
NOTE: Data do not include Defense Aid or Army procurement for Navy.
Req
Accepted
April Army Acceptances
Type
Authorized
Prod
Jan 1, 1942
Quarter Monthly
(a)
1942(b)
To Date
1-8
9-15
16-23
24-30
Total
Heavy bomber
17,364
1,871
498
46
38
42
126
Medium bomber
7,644
2,402
400
41
34
34
109
Light bomber
9,640
2,327
11
0
0
0
o
Pursuit, 2-eng.
5,059
1,321
233(c)
3
6
9
18
Pursuit, 1-eng.
20,692
7,177
496
4
9
24
37
Total Combat
60,399
15,098
1,638
94
87
109
290
Observation (d)
2,965
2,359
1,088(c)
90
60
123
273
Transport
8,482
980
187
16
7
47
70
Total Service Combat
11,447
3,339
1,275
106
67
170
343
Total Tactical
71,846
18,437
2,913
200
154
279
633
Adv. trainer, 2-eng.
8,154
2,800
757
44
74
59
177
Adv. trainer, 1-eng.
6,559
2,058
665
55
59
59
173
Basic trainer
9,139
3,663
1,263
91
65
104
260
Primary trainer
10,150
3,410
1,149
72
31
70
173
Total Trainer
34,002
11,931
3,834
262
229
292
783
Grand Total
105,848
30,368
6,747
462
383
571
1,416
Monthly Army Acceptances
Actual
Estimated (e)
Type
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1942
1942
1942
1942
1942
1942
1942
Heavy bomber
82
134
156
170
179
110
38
Medium bomber
19
72
200
193
185
235
276
Light bomber
3
6
2
78
123
179
257
Pursuit, 2-eng.
22(c)
113(c)
80(c)
101
116
122
98
Pursuit, 1-eng.
250
78
131
99
162
258
310
Total Combat
376
403
569
641
765
904
979
Observation (d)
183(c)
293(c)
339(c)
403
400
161
o
Transport
28
36
53
103
102
96
88
Total Service Combat
211
329
392
506
502
257
88
Total Tactical
587
732
961
1,147
1,267
1,161
1,067
Adv. trainer, 2-eng.
134
214
232
282
256
211
240
Adv. trainer, 1-eng.
181
138
173
175
204
214
135
Basic trainer
327
351
325
338
331
345
359
Primary trainer
337
254
385
347
348
261
255
Total Trainer
979
957
1,115
1,142
1,139
1,031
989
Grand Total
1,566
1,689
2,076
2,289
2,406
2,192
2,056
(a) Excludes acceptances prior to January 1, 1942.
(b) Army requirement based on 8-I Report (WPB) - Will be revised upward by 8-J Report.
(c) Revised figures from redesignation of 100 P-38E's as F-4's and 20 P-38F's as F-4A's.
(d) Includes Liaison, Reconnaissance and Amphibian.
(e) Manufacturers' estimates, 3-31-42.
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ARMY AIRPLANES - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - APRIL 23, 1942
Source of Information: Materiel Command - Army Air Forces
HEAVY BOMBER
MEDIUM BOMBER
2,091 through 1942
2,925 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
1,500
ESTIMATED
1,000
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
500
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
EST IMATE
287
338
393
466
585
691
841
1011
1190
1300
507
665
819
966
1020
1107
1253
1446
1631
1866
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
96
108
133
197
279
413
569
311
349
366
458
477
549
749
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
5
12
25
64
82
134
156
126
THRU
4/23)
37
38
17
92
19
72
200
109 THRU 4/23)
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
LIGHT BOMBER, 2-ENG.
LIGHT BOMBER, 1-ENG.
1,326 through 1942
296 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
ESTIMATED
500
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED
ESTIMATED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
243
353
463
583
585
628
658
736
859
1038
88
88
88
106
106
106
106
106
106
106
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
143
143
143
144
147
153
155
79
88
88
106
106
106
106
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
0
0
0
I
3
6
2
0(THRU 4/23)
15
9
o
18
0
0
0
o (THRU 4/23)
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
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ARMY AIRPLANES - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - APRIL 23, 1942
Source of Information: Materiel Command - Army Air Forces
PURSUIT, 2-ENGINE
PURSUIT, 1-ENGINE
1,258 through 1942
7,622 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
3,600
ESTIMATED
2,400
ACCEPTED
1,200
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
294
294
364
444
570
645
625*
726
842
964
1347
1543
1794
2095
2398
2501
2632
2731
2893
3151
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
82
85
147
198
220
333
413
1168
1406
1621
1913
2163
2241
2372
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
12
3
62
51
22
113
80
18 (THRU 4/23)
144
238
215
292
250
78
131
370 THRU 4/23)
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
OBSERVATION
TRANSPORT
2,376 through 1942
1,175 through 1942
ESTIMATED
1941
1942
1941
1942
1,200
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
377
499
631
673
740
886
1213*
1616
2016
2177
168
252
337
424
439
452
512
615
717
813
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
258
299
413
460
643
936
1275
77
96
107
115
143
179
232
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
63
4)
114
47
183
293
339
273 (THRU 4/23)
13
19
11
8
28
36
53
70(THRU 4/23)
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
.
CHANGE CAUSED BY REDESIGNATION OF 120 PURSUIT, 2-ENGINE, AS RECONNAISSANCE.
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ARMY AIRPLANES - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - APRIL 23, 1942
Source of Information: Materiel Command - Army Air Forces
ADVANCE TRAINER, 2-ENG.
ADVANCE TRAINER, 1-ENG.
3,994 through 1942
3,095 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
ESTIMATED
ESTIMATED
1,500
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
977
1137
1195
1290
1406
1575
1805
2087
2343
2554
728
806
906
1028
1260
1434
1651
1826
2030
2244
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
127
167
220
291
425
639
871
765
862
982
1098
1279
1417
1590
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
28
40
53
71
134
214
232
177 (THRU 4/23)
48
97
120
116
181
138
173
173 (THRU 4/23)
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
BASIC TRAINER
PRIMARY TRAINER
6,286 through 1942
6,935 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
4,500
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
3,000
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
1,500
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
1373
1596
1849
2102
2344
2633
2958
3296
3627
3972
2595
2875
3160
3589
3915
4230
4565
4912
5260
5521
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
1486
1731
1964
2127
2454
2805
3130
2369
2752
3083
3459
3796
4050
4435
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
215
245
233
163
327
351
325
260 (THRU 4/23)
300
383
331
376
337
254
385
173 (THRU 4/23)
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
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TABULAR SUMMARY - - U. S. AIRPLANE ENGINE ACCEPTANCES - APRIL 1-15, 1942
Source of Information: Materiel Command - Army Air Forces
Army
Navy
Defense
Defense
Other
Company
Army*
Aid
Navy
Aid
Britain
Foreign
Comm.
Total
Allison
86
557
-
-
48
-
-
691
Buick
106
160
-
-
-
-
-
266
Chevrolet
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
Continental Motors
306
-
-
-
-
-
60
366
(Muskegon)
Ford
232
-
-
-
-
-
-
232
Jacobs
99
43
-
-
-
-
1
143
Kinner
2
-
-
-
-
-
16
18
Lycoming
138
-
-
-
-
-
2
140
Naval Aircraft
-
-
22
-
-
-
-
22
Packard
73
-
-
-
-
-
-
73
Pratt & Whitney
494
355
314
16
98
-
4
1,281
Ranger
103
-
17
-
-
-
-
120
Studebaker
8
-
-
-
-
-
-
8
Warner
-
33
-
-
-
9
-
42
Wright (Cincinnati)
339
-
15
-
-
-
-
354
Wright (Patterson)
341
132
73
21
102
8
22
699
Total
2,328
1,280
441
37
248
17
105
4,456
# Project airplanes only.
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PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYEES IN PRINCIPAL AIRCRAFT PLANTS
Source of Information: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Department
Distribution of productive employees according to a
scheduled workweek in a given month is an indicator
of the efficiency with which labor is now being
handled in the aircraft industry. The distribution
below represents a selected week in March 1942.
EMPLOYEES
(THOUSANDS)
AIRFRAME PLANTS
ENGINE AND PROPELLER PLANTS
200
150
100
50
194
74%
7%
1%
74%
125/1
5-DAY
6-DAY
7-DAY
5-DAY
6-DAY
7-DAY
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
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TEXT SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER PROCUREMENT - BASIC ITEMS OF SUPPLY & TRANSPORTATION
Source: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
BASIC ITEMS OF SUPPLY
Cumulative deliveries through April 15 of selected items of Clothing, Equipage
and General Supplies, range from less than 1 percent of 1942 requirements for
Liners, helmet, steel, to 1180 percent for Cutters, wire. In only 13 of the items
followed in this report are deliveries less than 15 percent of the 1942 objectives.
These items and corresponding delivery percentages are:
Comforter, cotton-filled
14%
Range, field
6%
Leggings, canvas, dismtd.
13%
Can, galvanized, 10 gal. 4%
Tent, pyramidal
12%
Container, water, 5-gal. 2%
Tent, shelter-half
10%
Can, galvanized, 32 gal. 1%
Sling, canvas, machine gun
9%
Scabbard, rifle
.4%
Lantern, gasoline
7%
Liners, helmet, steel
.02%
Bar, mosquito
6%
All these items except the following have been discussed in previous reports.
Comforters, cotton-filled: Substantial deliveries have been made during
the last six weeks and if continued may insure adequate deliveries by the
end of the year.
Cans, galvanized, 10-gallon: No deliveries have been made on this item
since February and only 16 percent of the 1942 requirement has been
scheduled for delivery during the year.
Cans, galvanized, 32-gallon: The only deliveries on this item were made
in March and only 8 percent of the 1942 requirement has been scheduled
for delivery during the year.
Scabbards, rifle: Deliveries of this item during February and March
showed substantial increases over January, but none have been delivered
so far in April. Only 25 percent of the 1942 requirement has been
scheduled for delivery during the year.
MOTOR VEHICLES
In considering the delivery status of Motor Vehicles as shown in the following
tables and in the Monthly Status Report, it should be kept in mind that these
figures do not represent the total Army procurement of Motor Vehicles, but only
Standard type military vehicles procured by the Quartermaster for Army Transport
and for Defense Aid. Approximately 55 percent of these Standard vehicles are for
the Army Transport.
In addition to the Standard type vehicles shown in the Status Report, the
Quartermaster also procures Non-Standard vehicles for foreign countries. The 1942
requirement of such Non-Standard type vehicles is 193,189.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF 1942 PROCUREMENT PROGRAM - APRIL 29. 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
Total s/
Total Under
Item
Authorised
Contract M
Required
Accepted s/
detinated 2/
for 1942
for 1942
Production
in 1-
Apr
Production
Production
1942 s/
Apr 15
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-15
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
CLOTHING
Belt. web, valat
8.199.329
4,867.500
6,545,279
2,350.000
655.000
640,000
$25.000
230.000
521,600
120,000
360.000
924.500
Boote, rubber. knee
209.171
72.977
291.321
161.26
35.390
56,170
29.968
39.736
22,942
36,494
36.483
o
Coat. wool. enge
5,526,319
5,526,319
8,777,489
1,503,196
394.667
339.396
473.504
308.311
373.400
445,000
545.000
718.978
Dravers, cotton
52,444,901
52,444,901
17,591,908
6,376,537
2,353,358
1,763,307
1.232.685
1,026,987
1,844,000
1,650,300
2.955.750
3,824,900
Gauntlet, barbed wire
254.601
228,632
6,297
45.935
2,445
9.001
24.523
9.966
32,610
29,108
33-937
21,000
Cloves, wool
10,416,529
5,984,529
7.938,077
1,797,072
494,210
503.329
582.047
217,486
552.290
561,600
410,100
463,000
Jacket, field
12.663.142
4,497,142
10.788.840
1,643,125
361,711
357.978
355.821
567,615
399.390
600.250
741.250
847.110
Jacket. KBT
12.891.672
4,468,034
6,215,846
1,676,807
565.455
305.751
470,432
335.169
164.766
841,900
1,111,500
1,336,500
Leggings. canvas, disatd.
18,824,659
6,782,659
11,429.852
1,499,830
356.529
326.590
603.095
213,616
$77,040
648,400
1,258,300
1,682,200
"Liners. helmet. steel
7,944,000
7,944,000
7,380.746
2,010
o
0
o
2,010
9.000
*10,000
1,194,500
308.000
wool. s.d.
6,075.007
3,004,007
4,615.664
1,286,036
309.739
310,321
402,282
263.694
367.991
514,084
403.200
480,400
"Raincoat, mounted & diemid.
7.895.287
4,940,287
5,271,949
1,083,749
298,006
318.977
299.738
167.056
380,210
955.900
31.250
1,044,950
Shirt, cotton
24,996,695
14,139,695
7,321,012
4,628,072
1,115,666
996,259
1,613,119
903.028
1,416,615
1,909,120
2.118.940
2.323.333
Sairt, flannel
11.988.872
8,576,872
12.036,908
2,557,830
830.927
635.999
797.620
293.284
1,053.500
1,268,000
1,301.000
1,291,500
*Shoes. service (T.low-qtr.)
13,999.243
13,990.033
14.064.752
5,423,089
1.033.854
2,000,483
1,081,408
1,307.344
3,227,035
3,965,917
2,796,889
1,725,028
locks, cottom
6,969.184
6,968,644
13,105,044
6,025,191
2,984.483
1,658,754
1,161,020
220.934
1,366,500
140,000
$5.000
170,000
Dutt. one-piece. HBT
4,403,409
3,506,409
2,602,509
1,134,388
311,189
247,974
369.690
205.536
280,000
410,000
120.000
635.000
Trousers, cotton, khaki
34,841,465
9,072,465
15,513,484
2,522.603
737.147
758.735
795.281
231,441
1.297.250
1,185,000
1,345.000
2,600,000
Trousers. or
10,799,540
4,285,949
4,943,496
2,196,582
544.324
345.259
716.968
590,031
578.287
1,235,500
1,286,500
1,404,170
Trousers, weel. s.4.
18.354.789
8,432,789
13,429,384
2,582,081
144,901
511,802
$41,124
484,254
728,747
1,145,500
1,440,500
1,400,750
Undershirt, oction
38,838,142
29,032,142
18.068.538
4,045,741
893.983
664.574
1,226,016
1,261,168
2,255,000
1,037,111
764.161
1,517,966
EQUIPAGE
2nd. barrack
22,445,942
22,445,942
10.158.854
1,502.732
292.154
394.769
343.572
432.233
329.934
3,227,862
2,505.000
2.460,000
3ag. CADYAS. water. ster.
94,888
94,868
38.330
25,902
11.018
5,088
9.796
o
19,282
16,000
16.000
16,000
"Dar. mosquito
3,596,250
2.079,461
5.829.836
359.763
50.046
68.092
136.992
103.833
177,000
435,000
519.171
465.099
*Pelt. cartridge. dismid.
2,531,928
1,083,254
1,884,136
355,425
68.755
94.850
133.520
58,300
330,649
156,600
67.000
196,000
*Nelt, pistol
4,831.855
1,448,521
2,446,599
$98.685
54.899
232.600
392.361
218,825
$25,022
230,000
96,000
10,000
Blanket, wool. a.d.
23,368,304
14,236,353
11,843,671
2,574,026
823.486
669.926
731.035
349.579
437.941
721.000
1,262,000
1.262.000
Can. next
11,385,556
5.828,844
5,746,905
2,804,221
518.410
583.500
1,477,586
224.725
1,061,430
1,687,500
1,487,500
1,480,000
"Canteen. M-1910
12,586.575
4,310,950
4,835.434
1,195,350
379.125
295.875
360.375
159.975
1,025,980
o
100.000
410,000
Carrier. pack
3,938,681
834,573
2,504,253
476.797
238.639
119,558
54.000
64,600
632.573
64,400
65.600
65,000
Comforter, cotton-filled
4.121.730
3,335,663
7,238,251
994.529
254,245
172,666
359.156
208,462
146.019
548,800
500,000
500.000
"Cutter, wire
435.034
432.063
21.729
256.407
96,719
23.934
99,608
36,146
195.410
o
24,400
48,800
Saversack, M-1928
6,200,559
2.082.972
2,404,262
679.922
333.080
162,265
75.242
109.335
1.192.714
312.500
210.000
210,000
"Headnet, meaquito
5,593,261
1,636,586
1,640,676
408.465
3.590
20,903
198,830
165,142
534.093
578,000
100.000
200,000
*Pouche, first aid
9,178,916
4,347,916
4,626,829
1,749.095
546.796
480,100
505.775
216,424
707.020
1,008,000
635,000
402,000
Roll. bedding. water-proofed
547.000
265,000
208,117
43,281
4,950
13,450
16,940
7.941
37.000
25,000
25.000
49,000
Scabbard, rifle
88,340
86.787
354.851
1.553
300
390
863
o
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,200
"Sling. carrying. machine gun
115,216
114,716
182.711
16,716
14,966
1,750
o
o
o
76,115
o
17.735
"Suspender, helt
4,390,600
2,184,600
2,772,103
775.403
60.719
130.800
363.184
220,700
858.081
130.000
169.000
447,000
Test, pyramidal
1,636,343
795.022
502.501
62,609
381
4,677
34,487
22.664
81.383
41,400
65.000
113.300
"Test, shelter-half
13,988,445
7,902,445
5,704,439
555.523
140,072
143.741
188,460
83.250
298,041
662,400
983.400
1.226.200
RECERAL SUPPLIES
Can. galvanteed. 10-gallos
31.146
25.073
172.224
6,673
200
6,473
o
o
2,900
16,173
o
6,000
Can. galvanized. 32-gallon
33.288
27.357
436,490
5.931
0
o
5.931
o
4,800
26,468
o
o
"Container, vater. 5-gallon
505.968
418.317
1,244,775
29.972
13.198
13,214
1,400
2,150
1,412
o
139.975
130.276
Lantern. gasoline
39,906
35.000
307.325
22.353
8,400
0
13,460
493
4,515
11,000
5,000
6.085
"lange, field
24,408
24,099
24.857
1,393
1,173
165
55
o
2.738
7.429
612
812
Stove, test
482.098
482.098
579.813
349.752
71.902
77.102
162.128
38,620
26.794
22,150
241,150
31,000
MOTOR VEHICLES
*Ambulances
12.384
11.896
11.337
889
350
143
281
115
32
500
266
1.091
"Passenger care
10.533
10.533
5.630
10.381
420
5.391
4,506
64
4,474
50
complete
*Motorcycles
84.555
56.881
77.064
7.864
2.603
2.694
2,145
382
3.173
4,709
3.608
4.752
"Trucks. 1-100
189,888
149.004
179,049
38.426
7.330
6,259
16,478
8.359
27,676
14,143
9,400
19,400
"Trucks, 4-100
100,014
100,014
79.038
18,015
4,644
4,618
6.735
2,018
2.25%
4,867
3.434
6,805
"frucks. 18-ton
110.329
107.867
74.259
35.525
5.761
5,459
14,056
10.239
12.497
10.000
11,000
12,000
"Trucks, 25-ton
311,175
174,158
216,554
27.209
6.320
5.516
8,086
7.367
12,041
13.329
12,100
14,580
"Trucks, - & 5-ton
12.792
12.792
8.775
2.260
542
858
436
414
745
660
1,403
1.313
"frucks, 6-tos & over
6.911
6,911
2,877
435
171
345
228
69
673
296
290
500
"Semi-trailere
7.330
3.057
7,720
1,544
189
107
1,148
100
186
2.311
108
56
"Trailers
+9.919
47,803
44,529
3.143
20
258
2,082
81)
2.075
5.749
7.980
9,000
Defense A14 and/or Navy deliveries included.
g/Total of column 11 & column 12 of Mar 31 Status Report plus 1942 deliveries.
Includes Items scheduled for completion of delivery is 1943.
h/Total of column 11 of Mar 31 Status Report plus 1942 deliveries.
Includes Items scheduled for completion of delivery is 1943.
g/Column 39 of Mar 31 Status Report
1/Jan. Fab. Mar from Mar 31 Status Report. Apr deliveries from Statistics Branch. ages.
g/Mar 31 Status Report.
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SELECTED ITEMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE PROCUREMENT - APRIL 29, 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
TRUCKS, 21-TON
TRAILERS
For the period ended April 15, 1942, the
The delivery of trailers as of April 15,
delivery of trucks, 22-ton, was 13 percent
1942, was 7 percent of the total objective for
of the 1942 objective. The resultant lag was
1942. The deliveries for this period had ex-
due to the lack of deliveries of trucks, 22-ton,
ceeded the monthly status schedule but had
6x4. These vehicles are contracted by Inter-
fallen short of the monthly objective. The lag
national and Yellow Truck and Coach. Inter-
was primarily due to the following contractors:
national has not delivered any of the 1,122
vehicles scheduled for delivery since Janu-
Ben Hur, contractors of 3/4-1-ton,
ary 1, 1942. Yellow Truck and Coach, however,
2-wheel, cargo, had scheduled 720
scheduled for delivery for this same period,
units and had delivered nothing to
3,600 vehicles, of which deliveries of 3,212
date.
units have been made. Thus, they are 388
Superior Trailer Co., contractors
vehicles in arrears of scheduled production.
of trailers, 4-wheel, had scheduled
From the diagram below it will be noted
for 1942 twenty-six units and had
that cumulative deliveries are below the
delivered none to date.
schedule for delivery. Also, that the schedule
is below the objective; however, the schedule
It will be noted that the deliveries had
rate is increasing and will meet the objective
exceeded the schedule set up in the monthly
at the end of April. It will be noted that the
status report but the schedule itself had not
schedule from April through June is above the
been adjusted to meet the objective and will
objective but from that point it gradually
not meet the objective until the middle of May.
regresses with the result that it appears the
From that time the schedule rate steadily
objective will not be reached by the end of
increases above the objective which, if pro-
1942. In order to meet the total objective for
duction is kept up with the schedule rate, will
1942, the rate of schedule must be increased
result in the production of enough vehicles to
from July 1, 1942 through December 31, 1942.
meet the total objective by the end of 1942.
TRUCKS, 21 TON
TRAILERS
Thous
Thous
200
50
OBJECTIVE
SCHEDULED
160
40
120
30
OBJECTIVE
SCHEDULED
80
20
40
10
DELIVERED
DELIVERED
J F M A M J J A S 0 N D
J F M A M J J A S o N D
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SELECTED ITEMS OF BASIC SUPPLY - APRIL 29, 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
BAR, MOSQUITO
TENT, SHELTER-HALF
April 15 cumulative deliveries were 6 per-
Cumulative 1942 deliveries to April 15
cent of the 1942 required production whereas 8
were 10 percent of the 1942 requirements where-
percent had been scheduled for delivery. The
as 16 percent had been scheduled for delivery
same deliveries were 27 percent and 20 percent
by this date. Deliveries in the first half of
behind the cumulative April 15 objective and
April equalled one-third of the April ob-
scheduled figures, respectively.
jective, but only 13 percent of the quantity
Production received during the first half
scheduled for that month. Schedules for April
of April amounted to 22 percent of the monthly
and subsequent months run substantially ahead
objective and 24 percent of monthly schedule
of requirements, while deliveries to date have
deliveries. At the present trend, deliveries
fallen slightly short of requirements.
will gradually fall short of requirements. They
Consideration of the diagram below shows
have barely met the scheduled amounts during
that the cumulative objective continues at a
the past quarter and requirements increase much
low rate through October, and that 60 percent of
sharper during the last three quarters of 1942.
the 1942 objective will be required during the
The objective curve takes a sharp rise in April
two months of November and December. At the
which continues throughout the year, while the
same delivery rate that prevailed through the
scheduled curve increasingly falls short.
first 32 months we can anticipate receiving
This implies & need for more contracts,
about 75 percent of the cumulative October ob-
existing contracts have difficulty meeting
jective by that time. The current rate of de-
schedules. At the end of February, 1942, unfilled
liveries must be nearly tripled for the re-
orders were at a record high and monthly de-
mainder of the year if the 1942 objective is to
liveries at the lowest since February, 1941. This
be accomplished. The requirements for this item
was due to a shortage of netting relative to a
in the March Status Report were reduced by a
greatly increased demand. This shortage has de-
million and a quarter from February figures,
veloped in spite of February, 1942 deliveries of
and the schedules were sharply increased. Ma-
netting having been the largest since Janu-
terial shortage is the prime factor in pre-
ary, 1941, and with procurement standards re-
venting larger deliveries.Additional facilities
laxed to accept a variety of new types.
for the manufacture of duck are required.
BAR, MOSQUITO
TENT, SHELTER-HALF
Mil.
Mil.
SCHEDULED
OBJECTIVE
6
6
DEJECTIVE
SCHEDULED
3
3
DELIVERED
DELIVERED
J F M A M J J A S o N D
J F M A M J J A. S o N D
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TEXT SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS PROCUREMENT : APRIL 22, 1942
Sources of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel
Branch, Procurement Division
PROGRESS ON 1942 OBJECTIVES
A study of the progress made toward the attainment of 1942 pro-
duction objectives of Signal Corps equipment has been completed. This
study covers deliveries made in the first quarter of the current year.
It has been arbitrarily estimated that 10% of the calendar year pro-
duction requirements should have been attained in the first quarter if
the objectives are to be met.
A number of Signal Corps items are of recent design and manufac-
turers have not been able to promise deliveries in the first quarter
of this year. Some additional items are under procurement for which
production requirements have not yet been determined by the Signal
Corps. Items falling in these two categories have been omitted from
this study.
The table below excludes all items upon which deliveries during
the first quarter of the year exceeded 10% of the required production
for 1942. It will be noted that the groupings and order of presenting
these data parallel the material presented in the tabulations in suc-
ceeding pages.
REQ'D
PROD.
DEL'D 1st
% OF REQ'D
ITEM
1942
QUARTER
PROD. DEL'D
AIRCRAFT RADIO COMM. EQUIP.
Frequency Meter SCR-211
31,810
588
1.75
Interphone Equipment
RC-27
24,665
1,250
5.06
RC-36
26,818
881
3.28
Command Radio
SCR-183
25,445
1,305
5.12
SCR-274
62,091
3,908
6.29
Liaison Radio
SCR-187
3,135
208
6.63
SCR-287
23,094
44
0.19
GROUND-AIR NAVIGATIONAL AID
Control Net System
SCS-2
20
0
0
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REQ'D
PROD.
DEL'D 1st
% OF REQ'D
ITEM
1942
QUARTER
PROD. DEL'D
GROUND RADIO COMMUNICATION-
RADIO SETS
Ground-Air Liaison and
Army, Corps & Division
Communication
SCR-178
2,447
76
3.10
SCR-188
2,407
27
1.12
SCR-299
1,766
0
0
Intra-Regiment
Communication
SCR-284
17,912
o
0
Radio Intelligence, S.C.
SCR-244
360
o
O
Vehicular and Tank-
Armored Force
SCR-193-AM Type
600
o
0
SCR-508-FM Type III
20,815
391
1,87
SCR-528-FM Type III
22,522
425
1.88
SCR-538-FM Type III
21,202
338
1.59
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
Charging Set SCR-169
2,525
0
0
Frequency Meter SCR-211
6,705
587
8.75
Test Set I-56
8,268
575
6.95
GROUND RADIO DETECTION
EQUIPMENT
Aircraft Warning
SCR-268
2,100
115
5.47
SCR-270
551
17
3.08
SCR-271
355
0
0
WIRE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Reel Equipment CE-11
26,777
o
0
Telephone EE-8-A
135,126
9,600
7.10
Wire W-130 (miles)
90,915
8,269
9.09
MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAL EQUIP.
Converter M-134
2,278
226
9.92
Sound Ranging Set GR-3
78
6
7.69
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED CRITICAL ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM
APRIL 22, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Apr
Item
izeds
tracts
1942
Apr 22
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-22
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
AIRCHAFT RADIO COMM. NUTP,
Frequency Meter SCR-211
43,748
45,744
31,810
2,761
219
369
848
1,325
2,500
1,000
1,500
2,500
Interphone Equipment
RC-27
15,822
15,822
24,665
2,458
300
850
100
1,208
500
500
750
842
RC-34
3,840
3,840
0
o
o
o
o
o
o
300
300
RC-36
40,928
40,928
26,918
2,489
o
881
o
1,608
600
600
800
981
RC-45
2,791
2,791
5,252
213
o
o
o
213
o
o
o
150
RC-51
293
293
1,956
187
o
12
o
175
o
o
150
50
RC-73
5,560
5,560
14,354
Production starts in July, 1942.
Microphone T-30
69,525
69,225
69,225
22,660
1,000
15,560
1,250
5,050
o
1,000
1,500
2,500
Command Radio
SCR-183
18,662
18,662
25,445
2,753
es
740
482
1,448
900
1,150
1,600
2,000
SCR-274
74,236
72,756
62,091
4,821
12
2,846
1,050
915
1,500
1,500
2,000
3,000
SCR-283
7,805
7,805
8,940
1,401
556
94
461
270
600
600
800
800
SCB-522
37,094
37,094
34,581
353
o
o
o
353
o
800
1,600
2,500
Lisison Radio
SCR-187
3,198
3,198
3,135
208
97
110
1
o
61
150
150
400
SCR-287
40,645
39,895
23,094
1,837
36
256
744
801
339
500
500
800
Sea Resoue Radio
SCR-578
49,032
40,910
32,130
o
o
o
o
o
o
100
500
1,000
AIRCRAFT RADIO NAV. EQUIP,
Contactor Equipment RC-96
50,607
50,607
30,907
8,323
1,389
1,112
1,712
4,110
1,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
Filter Equipment RC-32
138,506
158,506
115,368
19,856
1,450
6,290
4,100
7,996
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
Localizer Receiver RC-105
35,560
30,000
16,541
Production starts in August, 1942.
Marker Beacon Equipment
RC-39
2,904
2,904
2,903
628
95
sa
227
247
o
300
300
400
RC-43
42,075
42,075
24,445
9,384
878
1,306
2,352
4,848
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
Radio Compass SCR-269
42,695
42,357
27,485
3,888
241
1,784
1,408
455
1,100
1,600
2,100
2,885
Absolute Altimater
SCR-518
22,270
7,989
SCR-618
15,000
15,000
11,933
Production starts in July, 1942.
Power Inverter Equipment
RC-89
2,738
o
2,014
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
400
AIR-BORNE RADIO DETECTION
AND RECOGNITION EQUIPMENT
SCR-515 US-IFF
39,909
19,529
68,631
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
100
500
SCR-517 ASY 10
6,273
2,450
551
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
5
SCR-519 ASV 10
3,825
0
3,825
Procurement deferred.
SCR-521 US-ASY, WK II
33,045
7,114
17,393
269
o
30
4
235
o
366
550
550
SCR-520 AI 10
2,435
2,185
o
o
o
o
o
o
5
10
30
340
SCR-540 BR.-AI, MK IV
500
500
o
o
o
o
o
5
5
15
30
SCR-535 BR.-IFF, MK II
16,630
16,630
979
o
o
o
979
o
1,000
4,000
4,000
SCR-595 IFF, MX III
18,500
18,500
70,856
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
500
2,500
SCR-695 IFF, MX III-0
18,000
18,000
Production
starts
in
July,
1942.
GROUND-AIR NAVIDATIONAL AID
Control Net System 505-2
20
20
20
o
o
o
o
o
1
1
2
4
Control Net System SCS-5
120
120
104
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
-
Homing Device SCR-277
70
62
98
Production starts in October, 1942.
Instrument Landing System
SCS-51
715
0
657
Development of all component parts has not yet been completed.
- Pigures include procurement for Defense Aid and other Services.
Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1942 has been excluded.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED CRITICAL ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM
APRIL 22, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Apr
Item
izedo
tracto
1942
Apr 22
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-22
Mar
Apr
Mar
Jun
GROUND RADIO COMMUNICATION-
RADIO SETS
Ground-Air Liaison and
Aray, Corps & Division
Communication
SCR-177
1,227
525
1,434
452
212
140
98
2
so
o
o
TO
SCR-178
1,812
1,812
2,447
302
o
2
74
226
200
200
300
300
SCR-188
2,652
1,110
2,407
54
o
27
o
27
100
o
o
100
SCR-197
157
157
571
48
48
o
o
o
o
o
51
58
SCR-299
1,542
261
1,766
104
o
o
o
104
35
100
200
200
Intra-Regiment
Communication
SCR-284
17,681
17,681]
{
o
o
o
o
o
50
400
700
1,000
SCR-288
1,523
1,523
17,912
316
25
o
104
189
o
150
600
546
SCR-543
1,581
1,581
2,127
o
o
o
o
o
o
250
250
250
Radio Intelligence,S.C.
SCR-206
505
121
338
115
26
36
28
25
30
30
11
o
SCR-243
104
104
98
o
o
o
o
o
o
25
25
e
SCR-244
372
372
360
o
o
o
o
o
100
60
60
60
SCR-255
124
101
152
16
6
o
10
o
15
55
25
35
Short Range Portable
SCR-194
6,889
6,889
817
4,099
1,120
2,201
118
660
500
2,187
o
o
SCR-195
2,499
1,499
1,999
1,309
709
404
72
124
196
124
500
500
SCR-509
1,582
1,582
596
1,072
0
0
125
947
425
1,089
568
o
SCR-536
13,433
13,435
13,547
2,637
1,644
820
173
o
358
1,500
2,000
2,000
SCR-609
897
897
856
o
0
o
o
o
o
o
100
400
Animal Pack, Cavalry
Field Artillery
SCR-179
126
126
120
Recently
placed
under
procurement.
SCR-205
67
67
o
45
43
3
o
o
7
21
o
o
Short Range Vehicular
Field Artillery
SCR-608
10,053
9,876
6,197
o
o
o
o
o
o
204
280
417
SCR-610
24,288
24,288
19,248
0
0
o
o
o
o
100
100
150
SCR-628
2,574
2,574
2,067
o
o
o
o
o
0
106
140
166
Vehicular and Tank-
Amored Force
SCR-193 AM Type
6,486
6,486
600
o
o
o
o
o
100
o
o
o
SCR-245 AM Type
6,439
6,459
2,013
951
117
437
270
127
300
300
600
852
SCR-295 PM Type
872
872
367
372
54
106
151
61
50
100
200
200
SCR-294 FM Type
786
786
786
224
55
171
o
o
8
100
100
100
SCR-506 AM Type II
13,500
13,500
10,749
Production
starts
in
July, 1942.
SCR-508 PM Type III
16,427
13,427
20,815
391
o
13
378
o
50
150
200
400
SCR-510 PM Type IV
6,254
6,254
7,172
917
o
0
917
0
o
o
1,483
1,800
SCR-528 FM Type III
50,497
30,497
22,522
495
32
54
339
68
200
508
607
1,235
SCR-538 PM Type III
67,753
14,952
21,202
737
3
23
312
399
500
342
2,187
4,053
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
Antenna Equip. RC-63
1,021
1,021
1,010
832
708
124
0
0
o
o
89
100
Charging Set SCR-169
3,466
1,163
2,525
o
0
o
0
o
241
o
5
5
Frequency Meter SCR-211
6,065
6,065
6,705
943
225
116
245
356
500
500
500
500
Loudspeakor 18-3
26,506
40
16,688
0
0
0
o
0
o
40
o
o
Power Unit PR-75
2,304
1,963
1,275
0
o
o
o
o
o
80
100
500
(Radio) Receiver NC-342
1,188
1,188
25
410
260
13
2
135
o
500
300
315
Remote Control Equip.
RC-66
3,039
5,039
3,039
1,470
401
382
500
387
300
500
300
500
Test Set I-56
4,477
4,477
8,268
598
251
208
106
23
TO
50
100
500
Trans. Tuning Unit
TU-25
3,202
3,202
690
3,202
369
1,900
551
362
600
372
o
o
Figures include procurement for Defense Aid and other Services.
Quantities delivered prior to January 1, 1942 have been excluded.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED CRITICAL ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM
APRIL 22, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Apr
Item
izedo
tracte
1942
Apr 22-
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-22
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
GROUND RADIO DETECTION
EQUIPMENT
Aircraft Warning
SCR-268
1,752
1,752
2,100
146
52
13
50
31
37
59
62
68
SCR-270
434
434
551
25
2
o
15
8
6
15
8
17
SCR-271
58
58
355
5
o
o
o
5
2
15
4
5
Antiaircraft
SCR-545
895
273
593
Production starts in July, 1942.
OCI Equipment
SCR-527
400
599
261
Production starts In November, 1942.
SCR-588
104
104
104
4
o
0
o
4
0
4
5
6
Own Laying, Fixed Station
SCR-296
175
175
218
1
o
o
o
1
1
1
o
18
SCR-582
Development contract awarded.
Identification
SCR-532
1,000
o
1,147
Development not complete.
SCR-533
2,014
870
5,911
o
o
o
o
0
0
5
20
45
Range Finder
SCR-547
612
812
812
Production starts in July, 1942.
Searchlight Control
SCR-541
1,006
1,006
1,759
Recently standardized; production starts in July, 1942.
WIRE COMMUNICATION EQUIP.
Coil C-114
69,980
17,969
62,050
16,519
8,921
2,500
5,098
0
2,500
5,000
5,000
10,000
Coil C-161
12,739
218
7,271
o
o
o
0
o
0
0
500
500
Reel Cart RL-16
8,000
o
402
o
o
o
0
o
0
0
o
200
Reel Equipment CE-11
35,669
35,669
26,777
8,503
o
o
0
8,503
400
0
500
1,000
Reel Unit RL-26-A
1,542
1,268
274
350
99
16
235
0
250
0
200
500
Reel Unit RL-31
14,587
8,506
11,685
6,445
1,619
4,004
820
o
965
1,500
2,000
5,000
Switchboard
BD-71
3,464
1,343
2,327
532
152
380
0
0
200
o
100
200
BD-72
4,090
1,699
6,470
856
533
177
126
g
150
o
100
100
BD-89
35
35
35
5
o
o
5
o
0
§
5
10
BD-96
924
924
924
771
205
207
150
209
150
150
217
o
Telegraph Central Office
Set TC-3
458
458
374
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
5
10
Telegraph Printer EE-97
1,744
792
2,564
o
o
0
0
o
100
100
200
200
Telegraph Set TO-S
12,098
5,801
9,018
2,330
48
612
910
760
500
o
500
500
Telephone EE-G-A
172,537
152,457
135,126
10,450
8,528
872
200
850
5,000
5,000
5,000
10,000
Telephone Set T7-4
728
720
728
165
o
128
37
o
37
o
100
100
Telephone Central Office
Set TC-1
101
61
103
51
o
51
o
o
o
o
5
10
Set TC-2
98
50
150
so
14
23
o
15
6
o
10
20
Set TC-4
575
55
1,378
o
o
0
0
o
o
o
o
10
Test Set EE-65
5,507
462
3,371
462
439
23
o
o
o
o
100
200
Wire W-110 (thous. miles)
1,290
1,248
449
225
11
81
34
100
75
75
75
75
Wire W-150 (miles)
100,599
100,599
90,915
13,673
1,565
4,522
2,182
5,404
3,600
o
5,000
10,000
MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAL EQUIP.
Cable, Submarine Mine
(thousand feet)
1,249
1,249
1,249
354
o
0
354
o
1,250
200
300
300
Converter
M-134
238
228
2,278
225
177
o
49
o
25
o
10
10
M-209
51,929
51,929
48,513
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
100
Flash Ranging Set GR-4
24
24
31
o
o
o
0
o
o
10
10
4
Interphone Equip. - Vehi.
1,685
1,685
6,632
914
200
0
714
o
o
771
o
o
Signal Lamp Equip. EE-84
1,452
832
1,361
261
BO
63
118
o
100
100
100
200
Sound Banging Set GR-3
85
71
78
6
0
4
2
o
4
10
5
5
Figures include procurement for Defense Ald and other Services.
Quantities delivered prior to January 1, 1942 have been excluded.
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TEXT SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH APRIL 23, 1942
Source of Information: Supply Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
GENERAL
The figures included in this report are acceptances and sched-
ules of troop equipment and do not include Theater of Operations or
Defense Aid.
The period of April 15 - April 23 showed a marked improvement
on deliveries of important Engineer items. During this period, de-
liveries were made on 16 items.
ELECTRIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, 3 KVA
During the first quarter of this year, no deliveries were made
of this item. During this month, 95 units were delivered.
GRADER, ROAD, MOTORIZED
For the months of February, March and April, 60 of these units
were scheduled for delivery. No deliveries have been made during
February and March, and 12 have been delivered during the first
three quarters of April (April 23). To date, only 12 units of this
item have been delivered against the contract of 112. This contract
is scheduled to be completed by the end of August, showing an 11%
completion of the contract with approximately one-third of the total
time allowed for this contract already gone.
SEARCHLIGHT, 24" (BEACH DEFENSE)
This item is still behind schedule. The amount scheduled to
be delivered at the end of March was 126 units. To the date of this
report, 45 units have been delivered against this schedule of 126
units.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - CORPS. OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH APRIL 23, 1942
Source of Information: Supply Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
Acceptances
Schedules - Apr-Aug, 1942
Item
Apr
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-23
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Boat, power, with trailer
0
0
18
27
20
19
o
0
0
Bridge, steel, port., H-10
12
4
0
2
o
0
o
o
o
Compass, lensatic, w/case (thous)
1
2
0
35
15
15
15
15
15
Compressor, air, motorized
0
0
o
o
o
0
o
100
140
Crane, truck mounted
11
11
5
1
o
43
o
0
o
Electric lighting equip., 3 kva
0
o
o
95
64
56
120
120
120
Electric lighting equip., 5 kw
40
69
o
o
30
9
o
o
o
Explosive, ammonium nitrate (tons)
*
0
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Explosive, TNT
#
#
*
*
*
*
*
#
*
Grader, road, motorized
o
o
o
12
20
20
20
12
o
Instruments, drawing, field
#
646
500
o
2100
2100
2200
350
350
Searchlight, 24" beach defense
o
6
11
28
o
o
o
o
0
Searchlight, 60", AA
140
112
84
60
75
16
o
o
o
Shovel, gasoline, 1/2-yd.
8
21
13
10
12
12
32
32
32
Stereocomparagraph equipment
o
o
o
o
130
o
o
o
o
Stereoscope, mirror, w/bin.
311
209
36
27
856
675
225
71
200
Tractor, medium, w/angledozer
o
o
0
o
25
70
80
54
260
Trailer, light tractor
106
0
o
6
o
40
48
o
o
Trailer, searchlight
600
542
156
336
600
600
150
o
o
Trailer, Triangulation Tower
o
0
o
o
o
o
8
13
o
Transit, l-minute
66
o
45
o
o
50
100
100
100
Transit, 20-second
100
0
50
200
133
184
50
13
0
Triangulation tower, port.
10
o
o
10
o
10
o
o
o
Water puri., Engineers
8
o
o
o
o
0
o
0
o
Water puri. unit, mobile
5
3
0
0
6
31
32
35
20
Welding and cutting set
o
0
o
o
50
200
0
o
0
Auger, earth, motorized
5
0
7
8
1/
1/
1/
1/
1/
Ponton bridge, 25-ton
3
4
3
2
3
5
5
6
0
Special equipment, shop CO.
o
o
1
0
Schedule
Not
Available
# Information Unavailable
Schedule of Trucks Unavailable
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TEXT SUMMARY - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - APRIL 15, 1942
Source of Information: Construction Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
As of April 15, 1942, the war construction program provided for 1,441
projects at an estimated completion cost of 6,199 million dollars. These
projects are located at 771 sites and represent not only the original maj-
or construction jobs, but sizeable additions thereto.
The following table indicates the completion status of the total pro-
gram:
Number of
Percent of
projects
total projects
Completed
649
45
Ahead of schedule
134
9
On schedule
260
18
Behind schedule
141
10
Not started
257
18
TOTAL
1,441
100
The value of completed projects is 2,462 million dollars, 40% of the
total cost of the program. However, construction in place is valued at
3,232 million dollars, or 52% of total cost. This is less than one per-
cent behind the value of construction scheduled to be completed by April
15th.
Troop capacity projects total 1,297 jobs; of these, 604 (47%) are
ready for use, and can house 1,980,000 officers and enlisted men. Total
troop housing, when completed, will provide facilities for 3,325,000 men.
Of 107 Camps and Cantonments, 62 (58%) are completed and ready for use;
housing facilities in these completed jobs are available for 1,147,000 of-
ficers and enlisted men.
AIR CORPS -- As of April 15, Air Corps construction program in Continen-
tal U. S. provided for 445 projects at 203 different locations. The esti-
mated cost of these projects is 1,510 million dollars, of which 375 mil-
lion dollars (25%) has already been completed. Value of construction in
place, however, is 588 million dollars, or 39% of the total cost.
The following table indicates the current construction status of the
Air Corps program:
Number of Projects
Tactical Units
Non-Tactical Units
Total
Percent
Completed
64
65
129
29
Ahead of schedule
11
29
40
9
On schedule
39
59
98
22
Behind schedule
34
38
72
16
Not started
34
72
106
24
TOTAL
182
263
445
100
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - WAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - - APRIL 15, 1942
Source of Information: Construction Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
Estimated
PERCENT
Type
Cost
o
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
(Millions)
Other Troop Facilities
$ 438
V
V
O'Seas D'chge & Repl. Dep.
5
D
Camps and Cantonments
1,301
Misc. Ordnance Facilities
85
V
V
Ordnance Mfg. Plants
1,895
V
General Hospitals
75
V
Ordnance Amm. Stor. Dep.
300
8
Chemical Warfare Plants
141
V
Ports of Embarkation
48
V
Air Corps Non-Tactical Units 1,129
V
Air Corps Tactical Units
380
72
D
Holding & Recons. Points
D
Storage Depots
185
Miscellaneous
60
D
Staging Areas
63
Ammunition Loading Piers
14
Ammunition Back-up Areas
8
6,199
D
TOTAL
Estimated Cost
Construction
Value of Projects Completed V
In Place
and Ready for Use
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TEXT SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - FOR WEEK ENDED APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Finance & Supply Div. - Office of Surgeon General
CONTRACT STATUS: A total of 61 contracts were completed on critical
items and 24 on essential items as shown in the Surgeon General's Re-
port on Status of Critical and Essential Items for the quarter monthly
period ending April 15, 1942.
The Penn Surgical Co., Philadelphia, Pa., has contracts on
six critical items that show the following status as of April 14,1942:
Amount
Deliv-
Completion
Contract
ered
Due
Date
Chisel, bone, bevel, 6mm
1,500
346
1,154
Oct. 13, 1941
Chisel, bone, bevel, 12mm
1,500
447
1,053
Oct. 13, 1941
Chisel, bone, bevel, 18mm
1,800
120
1,680
Nov. 12, 1941
Chisel, bone, osteotome, 6m
1,500
148
1,352
Oct. 13, 1941
Chisel, bone, osteotome, 12mm
1,500
513
987
Oct. 13, 1941
Chisel, bone, osteotome, 18mm
1,500
411
1,089
Oct. 31, 1941
This firm completed two contracts on these items April 15, which had
been due since August 29 and September 29, 1941. Records of the case
reveal that there was a 60-day delay in delivery of the special carbon
steel used in the manufacture of these instruments. Sub-contractors
had trouble with dies and forgings resulting in still further protrac-
ted delays. Now, however, deliveries are being made and indications
are that contracts will be completed soon.
ACTIVATION OF RESERVE GENERAL HOSPITALS: The following General Hospi-
tals will be called to active duty during May, 1942:
Hospital
Address
To train at:
Strength
Massachusetts Gen-
Boston,
Camp Blanding,
1,000 beds
eral Hospital, No.6
Massachusetts
Florida
University of
Philadelphia,
Camp Claiborne,
1,000 beds
Pennsylvania, No.20
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
University of
San Francisco,
Camp Livingston,
600 beds
California, No. 30
California
Louisiana
Jefferson Med-
Philadelphia,
Camp Bowie,
1,000 beds
ical College, No. 38
Pennsylvania
Texas
Medical College
Richmond,
Camp Lee,
1,000 beds
of Virginia, No. 45
Virginia
Virginia
PERCENTAGE OF MILITARY PERSONNEL ON SICK REPORT: In the week ending
April 23, the percentage of sick within the continental limits of the
United States was 3.20. There were 3.03 percent in hospital and .17
percent in quarters.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - STATUS OF CERTAIN CRITICAL AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS - APRIL 15, 1942
Source of Information: Medical Department Procurement Progress Reports
Under
Required
Accepted
Scheduled
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Apr
Item
ised
tract
1942 2/
Apr 15
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-15
Mar
Apr
May
in
FIRST AID DRESSINOS
Packet, first aide
2,720
1,011
3,309
310
o
o
15
295
o
o
55
255
Dressing, first aid, large*
5,228
5,228
5,345
1,894
499
513
637
245
913
954
1,235
526
Dressing, first aid, small=
6,279
6,279
8,611
965
214
82
233
456
543
1,203
298
2,016
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Forceps, hemostatic, Abbey
8,247
8,247
7,647
4,015
1,593
1,572
650
o
300
o
300
3,632
Forceps,
33,373
33,373
33,373
12,960
1,872
752
5,876
4,460
9,994
5,050
2,387
2,750
Forceps, hemostatic, Jones
10,322
10,322
10,514
3,385
0
1,045
365
1,992
1,500
2,248
2,248
2,249
Forceps, hemo,, R.-K.,str.
46,680
46,680
53,590
30,974
2,508
11,690
16,125
651
17,378
5,517
60a
Forceps, hemo., R.-P., cur.
54,291
54,291
85,787
45,812
20,200
14,016
8,553
3,043
o
o
o
8,085
Forceps, hemo., Kocher, str.
9,404
9,404
9,404
2,844
0
216
372
2,256
784
2,105
2,010
2,789
Forceps, hemo., R.-0.,6]*,str.
30,515
30,515
30,515
22,967
4,474
9,985
4,356
4,152
3,222
700
7,548m
Forceps, hemo., R.-0.,71",str.
31,610
31,610
28,586
17,484
6,636
3,276
4,572
3,000
1,876
9,000
9,000
10,158
Forceps, hyst., Pean,curved
12,116
12,116
25,301
4,979
2,939
92L
372
744
760
4,764
5,072a
Forceps, sponge
36,183
35,294
49,979
26,196
8,314
9,666
6,1.80
1,536
8,726
2,066
5,956b
Forceps, towel, "
19,157
19,157
19,157
7,646
o
1,672
3,904
2,070
4,500
500
9,597
2,060
Forceps, towel, St*
9,640
9,640
9,640
6,824
2,136
2,468
672
1,548
2,700
o
o
90
Holder, needle, Hegar-Mayo
16,546
16,546
16,969
6,375
1,909
1,856
1,914
696
3,000
3,477
2,534
2,534
Knife, operating, 11" blade
9,200
9,200
9,200
6,000
o
2,976
3,000
24
o
6,000a
Knife, operating, 13° blade
9,686
9,686
9,670
1,011
o
o
681
330
16
5,114m
Knife, operating, 2* blade
4,096
4,096
4,096
0
o
o
0
o
1,937
o
2,159a
Scissora, bandage
105,159
105,159
131,526
44,146
7,576
15,392
12,220
8,958
3,000
36,600
16,747
16,500
Scissors, dis., cur., ste
5,774
5,774
8,609
2,222
o
500
1,266
456
o
2,367
1,752a
Sciasors, dis., str., 53°
11,515
11,515
16,383
8,028
756
5,450
1,822
0
o
3,487
4,236a
SURGICAL APPLIANCES
Anesthesia apparatus, N2O
678
678
931
6
6
o
0
o
o
4
100
o
Phorometer
590
588
425
385
26
226
63
70
195
54
66
o
mercurial
12,602
12,602
11,205
1,964
6
1,266
o
692
125
2,500
1,500
2,000
Splint, Thomas, arm, hinged
65,273
65,273
74,073
32,649
450
11,420
12,857
7,922
9,886
9,887
4,316
2,896
Splint, Army, leg, g-ring
L1,968
36,968
52,839
16,723
1,560
3,369
11,254
540
21,735a
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
Machine, radiographic, 200ma
L61
266
609
81
18
27
36
o
35
47
51
30
X-ray, field, generator
775
775
1,083
38
20
18
o
o
109
2
140
70
X-ray, field, mobile unit
1,152
1,042
2,085
284
o
26
158
100
LS
o
o
25
STERILIZERS
Hospital, complete
206
203
674
163
lala
70
49
o
21
7
Lie
Hospital, utensil
5,131
5,097
10,270
2,192
502
786
L58
446
758
1,110
743
65%
FIELD EQUIPMENT
K1t strap, cantle ring
151,924
151,924
419,067
22,650
o
12,150
7,883
2,617
0
o
37,000
46,617
Kit insert, Type I
62,069
62,069
250,373
22,526
5,008
2,218
6,750
6,550
12,045
4,850
4,850
25,000
K1t insert, Type II
3,900
3,900
48,960
2,900
o
900
2,000
o
1,000m
KSt strap, litter
159,750
159,750
426,188
28,993
o
16,585
8,078
4,330
0
0
37,600
44,322
KIt pouch, canvas
148,002
148,002
340,498
16,021
799
o
13,200
2,022
40,220
0
0
91,981
KLL, suspender
72,874
72,874
140,686
23,342
o
5,800
7,542
10,000
11,200
3,400
3,400
19,190
Chest, field, plain
11,518
11,518
10,360
1,873
167
525
1,109
72
o
1,161
1,399
4,000
Chest, field, modified
2,353
2,353
o
1,030
259
515
236
20
0
500
520a
Litter, aluminum pole
1,684
1,684
45,211
o
o
C
o
0
2,000m
Litter, folding
1,999
1,999
1,990
109
45
64
o
0
49
o
1,890m
All "Authorization" and "Under Contract" figures include the Fifth
Figures in thousands
Supplemental and Philippine Anay less all deliveries prior to Jan-
(a) Completes authorizations
uary 1, 1942. Defense A1d and Navy figures not included.
(b) Completes contracts
U. 5. A. only.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - STATUS OF PROCUREMENT - APRIL 15, 1942
Source of Information: Medical Department Procurement Progress Reports
Required
Percent Required Production
Item
1942
Delivered
Contracted,
Produc-
Con
Due
Del
V Due
undelivered
tion*
Not Contracted
FIRST AID DRESSINGS
Packet, first aid
3,308,516
31
0
9
Dressing, first aid, large
5,345,532
98
58
35
Dressing, first aid, small
8,610,685
73
32
11
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Forceps, hemostatic, 8 types
259,416
87
56
DI
54
Forceps, hyst., Pean, curved
25,301
48
2
20
Forceps, sponge
49,979
71
41
52
Forceps, towel, 2 sizes
28,797
V
100
34
50
Holder, needle, Hegar-Mayo
16,969
98
80
38
Knife, operating, 3 sizes
22,966
100
74
31
V
Scissors, bandage
131,526
80
43
34
Scissors, dis., curved 5½"
8,609
67
58
26
8
Scissors, dis., straight 5½"
16,383
70
60
49
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
Anesthesia apparatus, N2O
931
73
1
1
Phorometer
425
100
99
91
Sphygmomanometer, mercurial
11,205
100
21
18
Splint, Thomas, arm, hinged
74,073
88
67
44
Splint, Army, leg, $-ring
52,839
70
73
32
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
Machine, radiographic, 200ma
609
44
14
13
X-ray, field, generator
1,083
72
26
4
X-ray, field, mobile unit
2,085
50
4
14
STERILIZERS
Hospital, complete
674
30
30
24
Hospital, utensil
10,270
50
30
21
FIELD EQUIPMENT
419,067
36
V
Kit strap, cantle ring
7
5
Kit insert, Type I
250,373
25
11
V
9
Kit insert, Type II
48,960
8
8
6
Kit strap, litter
424,188
38
6
7
Kit pouch, canvas
340,498
62
23
7
Kit suspender
140,686
52
20
17
Chest, field, plain
10,360
100
18
18
Litter, aluminum pole
45,211
4
4
0
Litter, folding
1,990
100
10
10
* U.S.A. only
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TEXT SUMMARY - C. W. S. - STATUS APRIL 24, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
GAS MASKS: Assemblies continue at a low rate. Deliveries reported this week
total 28,583 Service Masks, 9,757 Diaphragm Masks and 9,000 Training Masks.
PROTECTIVE AGENTS: There were 70 tons Impregnite "I", 443 tons Shoe Impreg-
nite, and 225,901 tubes of Protective Ointment delivered. Other deliveries
include 56 tons Agent Bleach, 27,652 gallons Non-Corrosive Bleach and 160
tons Impregnite Solvents.
CHEMICAL AGENTS: Deliveries of 195 tons Mustard Gas, 3 tons Lewisite, 71 tons
Tear Gas (CNS) and 105 tons White Phosphorus were reported. An additional
arsenal is planned so that facilities will be better suited to meet the pro-
duction requirements.
INCENDIARY BOMBS: There were 490,050 Substitute and 74,654 Magnesium Bombs
delivered during this report period.
Production of Substitute Bombs has been curtailed during the past few
weeks. Assembly plants were closed down in order to permit loading contrac-
tors to install additional safety devices. This action was found necessary
because of recent accidents in connection with the mixing and loading of the
chemicals required for this bomb.
AIRPLANE TANKS: Deliveries of 301 Mark-10 and 50 Mark-20 Airplane Smoke
Tanks were reported. This is the first delivery of the latter type of tank.
Frequent changes in airplane design necessitated close coordination of
tank and airplane construction. Mark-10 Tanks were procured through the Air
Corps and the Mark-20, 21 types were procured through the Navy.
Current procurement of Mark-10 Smoke Tanks is being accomplished by
Chemical Warfare Service since plane design and method of tank attachment are
standardized.
VARIOUS DELIVERIES: There were 640 Steel Containers (ton), 1,409 Chemical
Mortar Shells, 9,200 Apparatus Decontaminating (1) quart) and 12,282 Gas-
proof Curtains delivered.
Other deliveries include 141 Gas Detonation Sets, 33 Decontaminating
Apparatus Power and 167 Collective Protectors.
It is anticipated that 50 complete mortar assemblies will be available
for final firing tests by May 1, and that a total of 150 will be available
by May 15. This production is predicated on the successful operation of the
newly-designed machine which is required for broaching the barrels.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF 1942 PROCUREMENT PROGRAM - APRIL 24, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Apr
Item
1sed*
tract*
1942
Apr 24
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-24
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
CRITICAL
Agent Bleach (ton)
5,441
6,337
7,014
861
165
202
382
92
310
310
310
310
Agent H.T. Bleach (ton)
900
522
493
56
10
20
o
26
110
110
110
110
Agent Non-Corr. (gal)
2,574,151
2,400,664
1,369,677
118,595
o
o
28,349
90,240
40,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
Apparatus Depont. Power
1,178
1,178
1,389
154
o
o
S
87
160
160
160
160
Bomb,Incendiary (Mag)
83,313
61,622
***
281
o
4
111
166
160
160
160
160
Bomb,Incendiary (Sub)
19,962
19,962
...
4,172
240
780
1,911
1,235
2,000
2,000
4,000
4,000
Canister, Disphrage
633,886
633,886
416,094
292,377
o
93,474
91,566
107,337
o
240,000
163,957
o
Canister, Optical
8,110
8,110
o
o
o
o
o
o
6,092
o
o
o
Canister, Service
1,431,483
1,431,403
1,201,510
540,035
109,836
160,161
155,097
34,941
240,000
464
o
o
Chemical Agents (tons)
Lewisite (M-1)
4,912
2,953
117,809
52
o
o
28
24
40
40
40
40
Mustard (H5)
25,972
18,010
84,321
2,658
615
726
586
733
600
600
1,200
1,800
Phosgene (co)
1,139
640
1,00
640
o
o
546
94
94
o
o
o
Screening Smoke (PS)
1,992
1,655
18.479
740
250
202
205
83
300
96
o
o
Screening Smoke (HC)
3,837
3,007
474
0
o
0
o
o
200
300
300
300
Tear Gas (CMS)
2,507
1,547
20,054
771
120
226
277
148
150
150
150
150
White Phospherus (NP)
13,599
9,786
3,830
9%
207
o
523
264
Procured as Needed
Mask, Gas, Diaphrage
615,247
634,646
843,200
159,137
104,180
21,190
8,437
25,330
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
Mask, Gas, Service
1,357,810
1,420,518
2,046,132
631,280
153,969
175,238
146,465
155,608
140,000
140,000
140,000
140,000
Tank, Airplane M-10
33,096
33,096
47,256
2,560
0
928
722
910
650
650
6,950
6,090
Tank, Airplane M-20
11,290
940
1,691
50
0
o
o
50
156
o
o
50
Tank, Airplane M-21
11,290
940
1,665
0
0
o
o
o
156
o
o
o
ESSENTIAL
Agent,Simulated(M1,W2)
3,177
3,177
597
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Alarm, Gas
48,780
48,309
34,135
o
0
0
o
o
o
o
o
o
Apparatus Decont(1) qt)
665,545
665,545
534,978
78,743
12,000
20,000
24,596
22,147
58,475
78,000
78,000
78,000
Apparatus Decont gal)
45,441
43,848
42,232
o
o
0
o
o
250
5,000
5,000
o
Candle, TM
33,402
33,402
44,019
o
o
0
o
o
o
o
1,000
1,000
Canister, Coll. Prot.
8,400
8,400
5,736
6,503
520
1,493
2,750
1,740
437
o
o
o
Cart C.M. 4.2°
2,374
358
436
0
o
0
0
0
50
30
30
30
Container Steel (1 ton)
47,788
33,680
259,437
5,892
568
1,112
1,627
2,585
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
Curtains Gasproof
431,348
442,353
653,702
182,033
77,586
63,365
28,800
12,282
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
Cylinders Portable
27,262
27,214
17,018
o
o
o
0
o
o
900
274
o
Flame Thrower, Emplaced
520
o
1,035
0
o
0
o
0
o
o
o
o
Flame Thrower, Mounted
927
0
2,537
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
0
o
Flane Thrower, Portable
980
980
800
733
o
50
427
256
250
253
o
o
Generator Smoke Veh.
20,111
5,040
51,673
o
0
o
o
0
o
o
0
o
Impregnite I (ton)
10,634
6,908
1,875
652
48
152
217
235
300
500
500
500
Impregnite Shoe (ton)
8,348
8,348
4,316
4,459
soa
1,176
1,127
1,348
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,000
Mask, Cas, Horee ML
20,713
20,713
26,248
o
0
o
o
0
0
10,000
10,713
o
Mask, Cas, Horse M5
18,432
18,432
29,056
o
o
o
o
o
0
10,000
8,432
o
Mask, Cas, Training
3,053,190
3,053,190
o
419,523
149,803
140,590
105,330
23,800
100,000
250,000
400,000
400,000
Kine, Land, Chamical
1,411,507
1,109,107
398,970
543,347
159,970
303,146
80,231
o
0
o
o
o
Mortar Chemical 4.2"
1,906
293
395
o
o
o
o
o
50
30
30
30
Cintment Prot. (ton)
10,744
2,170
1,261
74
4
0
30
40
35
36
36
%
Protector Collective
2,800
2,800
2,608
2,654
197
600
1,334
523
500
169
0
o
Respirator, Dust
5,450,500
5,532,747
6,590,712
21,750
14,250
0
3,836
3,664
130,887
500,000
500,000
500,000
Set, Gas, Detenation
4,684
4,684
59,718
2,401
280
1,979
o
141
o
0
o
o
Set, Cas, Instructional
o
o
7,660
o
o
o
o
0
0
o
o
o
Shall, Chemical Mortar
2,059,837
1,216,661
647,481
9,036
o
o
3,419
5,617
15,000
48,000
48,000
48,000
Shall, Livens Projector
187,639
187,639
32,268
3,548
3,548
o
o
o
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
Sight, Chemical Wortar
2,117
2,117
411
o
o
o
o
o
30
30
30
30
Solvent, Impregnite(ton)
22,685
22,685
5,156
4,122
1,366
680
1,202
674
850
850
850
850
All "Authorization" and "Under Contract* figures include the nas Supplemental and Any of the Philippines,
less all deliveries prior to January 1, 1942. Defense Ald and Navy figures not included.
Figures in Thousands
No figures available
Chemical Warfare Service
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PROCUREMENT PROGRESS - C. W. S. - SELECTED ITEMS - APRIL 24, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
PERCENT OF OBJECTIVE DELIVERED
1942 ARMY
o
20
40
60
80
100
ITEM
OBJECTIVES
$
IMPREGNITE SHOE (TON)
4,316
100
PROTECTOR, COLLECTIVE MI
2,608
100
FLAME THROWER, PORTABLE
800
92
SOLVENTS IMPREGNITE (TON)
5,156
80
CANISTER, DIAPHRAGM
416,094
70
C.G. GAS (PHOSGENE) (TON)
1,081
59
INCEND. BOMB CLUSTER (4 LB)
229,911
57
CANISTER, SERVICE
1,201,510
45
CONTAINER STEEL (ONE TON)
14,164
42
IMPREGNITE I (TON)
1,875
35
MASK, GAS, SERVICE
2,046,132
31
CURTAINS, GASPROOF
653,702
28
WHITE PHOSPHORUS (TON)
3,830
26
APPARATUS DECONT. (12 QT)
534,978
15
AGENT BLEACH (TON)
7,014
12
APPARATUS DECONT. POWER
1,389
11
AGENT, NON-CORROSIVE (GAL)
1,369,677
9
01NTMENT PROTECTIVE (TON)
1,261
6
AIRPLANE TANK MIO
47,256
5
C.N.S. (TEAR GAS) (TON)
20,054
4
F.S. SCREENING SMOKE (TON)
18,479
4
MUSTARD GAS (TON)
84,321
3
AIRPLANE TANK M20
1,691
3
DUST RESPIRATORS
6,390,712
o*
LEWISITE (TON)
117,809
0"
AIRPLANE TANK M21
1,665
o
APPARATUS DECONT. (3 GAL)
42,232
o
*LESS THAN ONE PER CENT DELIVERED
Chemical Warfare Service
Statistical Service
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SELECTED ITEMS - C.W.S. - SCHEDULES AND DELIVERIES - APRIL 24, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
SERVICE GAS KASKS
DIAPERAGM GAS MASKS
THOUS
THOUS
Total 1942 Objective: 2,046,132
Total 1942 Objective: 843,200
1,200
270
Schedule
Schedule
800
180
159,137
631,280
400
90
Deliveries
Deliveries
JAN
FEB
KAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
JAM
FEB
MAR
APR
KAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
SCHEDULE
154
329
476
616
756
896
1036
1176
1316
SCHEDULE
104
125
134
164
194
224
254
284
314
DELIVEMIES
154
329
475
631(THRU
4/24)
DELIVERIES
104
125
134
159(THRU
4/24)
MUSTARD GAS
IMPREGNITE I
TONS
TONS
Total 1942 Objective: 85,606 tons
Total 1942 Objective: 1,875 tons
9,000
2,700
Schedule
Schedule
6,000
1,800
3,000
2,658
900
652
Deliveries
Deliveries
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
SCHEDULE
615
1339
1925
2225
2825
4025
5825
8225
11225
SCHEDULE
48
200
417
717
1217
1717
2217
2717
3218
DELIVERIES
615
1339
1925
2658(THHU
4/24)
DELIVERIES
LR
200
417
652(THRU
4/24)
Chemical Warfare Service
Statistical Service
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STORAGE FACILITIES - C. W. S. - STATUS APRIL 24, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
STORAGE FACILITIES
Chemical Warfare Service reports that its present available warehouse storage
space is approximately 2,100,000 sq. ft. An additional 1,500,000 sq. ft. are now
under construction.
Magazine storage space totals 145,109 sq. ft. with an additional 1,085,600 sq.
ft. under construction.
Toxic gas yard space at present is limited to Edgewood with a total of 245,275
sq. ft. However, an additional 854,400 sq. ft. are under construction. The largest
known toxic gas yard is planned at St. Johns, Utah, and when completed will have an
available space of 6,640,000 sq. ft.
-
1
WORHEESVILLE
-
Visa
NEW YORK
-
MARIETTA*
OGDEN*
CHICAGO
SHAMOKIN*
NEW CUMBERLAND
*ST.JOHNS
include
EDGEWOOD
SAN FRANCISCO
Doe
-
INDIANAPOLIS.
Date
-
repart
MEMPHIS
TEAMS
PINE BLUFF
*HUNTSVILLE Doe
*ATLANTA
FORT WORTH
our
LEGEND
SANANTONIO
NEW ORLEANS
EXISTING FROM
WAREHOUSE
-
C
SHED
-
OPEN
32
MAGAZINE
TOXIC YARD
EXISTING FACILITIES
FACILITIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Tarehouse
Shed
Open
Kagazine
Gas Tard
Tarehouse
Open
Kagazine
Cas Tard
Atlante
Owned
451,220
Fort North
179,000
Chicago
Leased
245,000
15,000
Hunteville
700,000
441,500
754,400
Edgewood
Owned
376,655
22,160
108,539
265,275
Varietta
43,200
100,000
Indianapolis
Leased
203,000
Tenchis
120,000
Cemphie
Owned
108,000
3,760
New Cumberland
369,000
liew Orleans
Leased
28,000
Pine shaff
1,600
L29,000
100,000
New York
Leased
27,000
Voorheesville
43,200
100,000
Ogden
Owned
322,590
75,000
15,200
San Antonio
Owned
182,433
6,870
PHOPOSED FACILITIES
San Antonio
Leased
15,000
1,000
San
Leased
60,000
Carehouse
Exgasine
Ges tard
Shanokin
Owned
24,985
St. Johns
30,000
214,700
6,640,000
Chemical Warfare Service
Statistical Service
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DEFENSE AID - REQUESTS AND TRANSFERS - ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT - - MARCH 31, 1942
Source of Information: International Division and Ordnance Department
Quantity re-
Transferred
Item
quested thru
Thru
Per cent
Mar 31
Mar 31
of Request
ARTILLERY
Gun, 37mm, tank
7,621
2,423
32
Gun, 75mm, tank
4,956
807
16
Howitzer, 75mm, field
276
89
32
Howitzer, 75mm, pack
1,088
64
6
Howitzer, 155mm, field, HS
538
260
48
Mortar, 60mm
5,925
429
7
Mortar, 8lmm
2,644
246
9
AUTOMOTIVE
Tank, light, M3
2,832
1,616
57
Tank, medium, M3
7,982
807
10
Truck, automotive repair
131
3
2
Truck, emergency repair
61
6
10
Truck, small arms repair
38
2
5
Truck, tank maintenance
30
3
10
SMALL ARMS
Machine gun, cal. 30, AC
87,259
3,044
3
Machine gun, cal. 30, M1919A4
56,998
16,967
30
Machine gun, cal. 50, M2, AC
53,361
6,016
11
Rifle, cal. 30 (all types)
638,600
216,731
34
Submachine gun, cal. 45
497,855
180,373
36
International
Statistical Service
37
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DEFENSE AID REQUESTS AS A PORTION OF U.S. ARMY PROCUREMENT - AMMUNITION - M
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
DEFENSE AID REQUESTS
Item
(FROM LEND-LEASE FUNDS)
%
PER CENT OF TOTAL ARMY PROCURI
(THOUSANDS)
o
20
40
60
80
Shell, HE, 90mm, AA, M58 & M71
9,187
76
Shell, HE, 40mm, AA
50,750
71
Shell, HE, 81mm, M56, mortar
955
55
Shell, HE, 81mm, M43A1, mortar
3,480
54
Shell, normal charge, 75mm gun
8,180
51
Shot, AP, 75mm gun
11,558
49
Shell, HE, 37mm, T & AT
22,106
43
Shot, AP, 37mm, T & AT
32,706
43
Shell, HE, 105mm howitzer
11,064
34
Shell, HE, 155mm howitzer, M107
1,200
27
Cartridge, cal. 45, ball
733,802
13
Shell, HE, 75mm howitzer
1,716
12
Cartridge, cal. 30, AP
378,760
12
Cartridge, cal. 50, ball
25,340
10
Shell, HE, 155mm gun, M101
118
9
Link, belt, cal. 50
235,500
4
Cartridge, cal. 30, ball
335,798
3
Cartridge, cal. 30, tracer
34,480
2
Cartridge, cal. 50, tracer
14,060
1
Link, belt, cal. 30
38,000
1
Cartridge, cal. 50, AP
31,923
1
International
Statistical Se
38
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DEFENSE AID - REQUESTS AND EXPORTS - VEHICLES PROCURED THRU QUARTERMASTER CORPS
Source of Information: Office, Quartermaster General
STANDARD ITEMS
Quantity re-
Exported thru April 15
Awaiting ship-
Item
quested thru
ment one month
April 15
Quantity
% of Request
or more
BRAZIL
Ambulance, è ton, 4x4
62
12
19
0
Motorcycle, solo
30
30
100
0
Truck, light
685
34
5
48
Truck, 11 ton, 4x4
430
160
37
0
Truck, 21 ton, 6x6
1,088
55
5
150
Truck, 4 ton, 6x6
36
36
100
0
CHINA
Ambulance, à ton, 4x4
73
o
o
16
Motorcycle, solo
1,000
1,000
100
0
Truck, light
5,254
1,061
20
1,435
Truck, 1s ton, 4x4
345
o
0
0
Truck, 25 ton, 6x6
12,491
2,777
22
1,198
Truck, 4 ton, 6x6
268
74
28
0
RUSSIA
Motorcycle, solo
15,000
o
o
0
Truck, light
5,000
3,686
74
0
Truck, 11 ton, 4x4
15,020
2,734
18
1,932
Truck, 21 ton, 6x6
25,880
2,905
11
1,082
UNITED KINGDOM
Ambulance, } ton, 4x4
763
262
34
1
Motorcycle, solo
10,974
3,012
27
2,168
Truck, light
13,978
2,212
16
234
Truck, 1/ ton, 4x4
5,600
3,235
58
120
Truck, 21 ton, 6x6
8,405
4,537
54
1,379
Truck, 4 ton, 6x6
1,902
202
11
158
OTHER*
Motorcycle, solo
424
400
94
o
Truck, light
744
o
0
12
Truck, 1) ton, 4x4
1,963
0
o
o
Truck, 21 ton, 6x6
309
o
0
47
Truck, 4 ton, 6x6
4
o
0
4
*
Includes Belgium, Chile, Cuba, Netherlands, Poland, and Turkey.
International
Statistical Service
39
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EDITORIAL COMMENT ON OUR MILITARY EFFORT - Tallied from a uniform list of news-
papers in large cities of the 12 F. R. Districts by weeks ended each Wednesday.
Source of Information: Statistical Service, April 29, 1942
The diagram at the bottom of the page 1s a picture of editorial
worry about whether or not labor and management are doing their parts in
the production effort. It has nothing to do with editorial concern about
the over-all control of production in Washington. It reflects only con-
cern about the performance of management and labor in the shops and fac-
tories.
The diagram begins with the outbreak of war. At that time alarm
about the attitude and performance of labor was high, and concern about
management was very low. Throughout January, 8.8 the number of strikes
and man-days lost in labor troubles decreased, the editors were convinced
that a new period of labor cooperation had arrived. Concern declined
rapidly and agitation for new labor legislation fell off. Throughout
February and March the line rose again, stimulated by the growing con-
viction that over-time and double-time were retarding production. Recent-
ly, fresh assurances of cooperation on the part of labor leaders have
brought about a new decline.
Concern about management has always been a comparatively minor
factor. It rose to a new high point, however, after the declarations of
war and has remained substantially at that level ever since.
CONCERN ABOUT LABOR AND MANAGEMENT
COMBINED DEC AVG = 100
1941
1942
160
140
120
100
80
60
LABOR
40
20
MANAGEMENT
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
Editorial Opinion
Statistical Service
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WEEKLY STATISTICAL SUMMARY
REPORT NO. 45
MAY 7, 1942
Page
Page
ARMY STRENGTH
1 SIGNAL CORPS
Procurement - Text Summary
20
Status of Supply - Tabulation
21
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
Status of Supply - Tabulation
22
Text Summary
2
Status of Supply - Tabulation
23
Status of Ordnance Stocks
3
Tank and Antitank Weapons
4 CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Equipment Procurement - Summary
5
Engineer Procurement - Text Summary. 24
Daily Rates
6
Engineer Procurement - Tabulation
25
Daily Rates
7
War Construction Data - Diagram
26
Ammunition Procurement - Summary
8
Construction Progress - Tabulation
27
Ammunition Requirements & Capacities
9
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Text Summary
28
AIR FORCES
Certain Critical and Essential Items 29
Aircraft Procurement - Text Summary. 10
Status of Procurement - Diagram
30
Status of Army Procurement Program 11
Army Airplane Estimates & Accept.
CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE
Bomber
12
Production - Text Summary
31
Pursuit and Service Combat
13
CWS Procurement - Tabular Summary
32
Trainer
14
Procurement Progress - Selected Items 33
Production Activity - Diagram
34
QUARTERMASTER CORPS
Production Facilities
35
Summary - Procurement of Basic
Items - Supply & Transportation.
15
INTERNATIONAL
Q. M. Procurement - Summary
16
Defense Aid Transfers - Tabulation 36
Progress Toward 1942 Required
Defense Aid Transfers - Airplanes
37
Production
17
Defense Aid Transfers - Ammunition
38
Selected Items of Supply & Trans
18
Selected Items of Woolen Clothing
19
EDITORIAL OPINION
39
SECRET
ARMY STRENGTH
-IN THOUSANDS-
3,000
offi-
cers
Men
Total
1940
Jul
20
270
290
Aug
22
303
325
Sep
29
408
437
Oct
34
483
517
2,500
Nov
40
540
580
2,527 - MAY 6 *
Dec
45
573
618
1941
Jan
57
678
735
2,377 MAY 6 *
Feb
68
840
908
Mar
76
1,039
1,115
Apr
63
1,204
1,287
May
88
1,268
1,356
Jun
93
1,361
1,454
2,000
Jul
102
1,422
1,524
Aug
107
1,481
1,588
Sep
109
1,484
1,593
Oct
113
1,522
1,635
Nov
116
1,526
1,642
Dec
119
1,565
1,684
OFFICERS
1942
Jan
122
1,760
1,882
Feb
130
2,005
2,135
1,500
Mar
140
2,115
2,255*
Apr
146
2,338
2,484*
1,000
500
ENLISTED MEN
1940
1941
1942
o
J A 5 o N D J F M A M J J A S o N D J F M A M J
* Estimates
SECRET
Army Strength
Statistical Service
1
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TEXT SUMMARY - ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT - MAY 7, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department and Statistical Service
INDEX TO ORDNANCE DELIVERIES
The following figures indicate the magnitude and growth of actual deliver-
ies (production) of all ordnance in the first quarter of this year.
Monthly Deliveries in Millions of Dollars
January
February
March
Ammunition
81
79
115
Tanks
75
78
79
Small Arms
38
46
55
Artillery
32
36
64
Small Arms Ammunition
19
23
36
Total
245
262
349
March showed a gain of 33 percent over February, which had shown a gain of 7 percent
over January. By divisions, the major gain in March over February was by-artillery.
To achieve the total of 8,700 millions of dollars scheduled for the full year in the
production records of March 1 will require an increase each month of 18 percent over
the previous one. This means that the 245 millions of January must grow to about
1,550 millions in December.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
The Ordnance Committee has recommended standardization of the "75mm howit-
zer motor carriage M8", composed of an antitank type mount in a light tank M5 chassis
formerly M4. Studies are being made to determine whether this chassis can be used
to mount the 105mm howitzer T7.
The shortage of motor carriages specifically designed for the 57mm gun has
lead to a recommendation that an alternate design of the half-track personnel carrier
be undertaken for this purpose. This vehicle has proved suitable for mounting guns
of equal or greater power.
Approval has been given for standardization of a new experimental mount for
the .50 caliber antiaircraft machine gun, to be known as the M3.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS FOR ARTILLERY
The Artillery Division has reported that March production would have been
higher but for low priority ratings assigned raw materials. Recently the Army and
Navy Munitions Board authorized A-1-a on the materials for weapons, except seacoast
and heavy mobile artillery. Present schedules will require that 14,200 machine tools
be supplied to artillery contractors, of which only 1,008 were forthcoming in March.
Ordnance
Statistical Service
2
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STATUS OF ORDNANCE STOCKS - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: General Staff
As of December 31, 1941
As of April 30, 1942
Item
In
In
Overseas
U. S.
Total
Overseas
U. S.
Total
Combat Vehicles
Tank, light
(a)
72
1,601
1,673
306
2,630
2,936
Tank, medium
(a)
0
661
661
16
1,770
1,786
Scout car
(a)
32
2,528
2,560
84
2,601
2,685
Personnel carrier, M2 & M4
175
3,009
3,184
354
5,088
5,442
Personnel carrier, M3
0
1,456
1,456
78
2,930
3,008
Small Arms
Machine gun, cal.30, A.C.
2,404
12,859
15,263
3,753
35,854
39,607
Machine gun, cal.30, (Var.)
5,294
48,805
54,099
10,153
72,296
82,449
Rifle, cal.30, ML
53,107
288,986
342,093
151,426
358,389
509,815
Carbine, cal.30, ML
0
0
o
o
20
20
Submachine gun, cal.45
644
27,280
27,924
15,670
158,843
174,513
Machine gun, cal.50, A.C.
2,342
22,489
24,831
2,527
88,239
90,766
Machine gun, cal.50, (HB)
321
2,580
2,901
1,854
10,279
12,133
Machine gun, cal.50, A.A.
609
629
1,238
2,032
4,596
6,628
Artillery
Gun, 20mm, A.C.
0
537
537
o
12,494
12,494
Gun, 37mm, A.C.
5
197
202
87
1,556
1,643
Gun, 37mm, tank
72
1,185
1,257
282
3,431
3,713
Gun, 37mm, A.A.
113
383
496
313
274
587
Gun, 37m, A.T., wheeled
164
1,979
2,143
1,203
3,246
4,449
Gun, 40mm, A.A.
0
0
o
72
58
130
Mortar, 60mm
524
5,840
6,364
1,166
5,875
7,041
Gun, 75m, tank
0
341
341
16
1,873
1,889
Gun, 75mm, (HS)
247
1,284
1,531
247
1,113
1,360
Howitzer, 75mm field & pack
27
208
235
94
255
349
Howitzer, 75mm, SP
0
o
o
3
269
272
Gun, 3", A.A.
185
381
566
245
301
546
Mortar, 81mm
270
2,106
2,376
823
1,929
2,752
Gun, 90mm, A.A.
0
80
80
121
280
401
Howitzer, 105mm, M2A1 & SP
44
462
506
321
1,884
2,205
Gun, 155mm
0
17
17
o
152
152
Gun, 155mm (H9)
24
174
198
80
430
510
Howitzer, 155mm (HS)
35
1,184
1,219
100
1,605
1,705
(a) Include substandard models.
Ordnance
Statistical Service
3
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TANK AND ANTITANK WEAPONS
Source of Information: Ordnance Department and Statistical Service, SOS
There are several plans under consideration for relieving the 3" gun
shortage. Plans are under way for converting part of the 37mm gun capacity to
57mm gun output. The excess of 57mm guns will then be used as a substitute for
the 3" gun. Olds' 75mm tank gun output will be partially converted to the pro-
duction of 3" guns. Part of the deficit may also be met by use of the 75mm
gun, M1897A4, released by the Field Artillery.
All materials for the guns below have an A-1-a priority rating. The
tank guns, with the exception of the 57mm, have A-1-a priorities, while the
other weapons have A-1-d ratings. As of April 1, 1942, there were 1,997 unde-
livered machine tools necessary for the 1942 gun production program.
TANK AND ANTITANK WEAPONS
1942 Production
Required
Thru Mar 31
Delivered thru Mar 31
Scheduled
Thru Dec 31
37mm Gun, Tank and Antitank
37,463
47,230
4,130
57mm Gun, Tank and Antitank
3,103
5,115
2
75mm Gun, Tank
14,590
20,765
1,216
3" Gun, Tank and Antitank
5,493
2,936
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Ordnance
Statistical Service
4
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-
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED EQUIPMENT ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM -
APRIL 28, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Required
Accepted
Estimated
Item
Authorized
Under
Production
Jan 1-
Apr
Contract+
1942
Apr 25
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-25
Apr
May
Jun
COMPAT VEHICLES
Scout car, M3A1
16,538
16,538
9,406
215
o
o
o
215
650
800
1,187
Personnel carrier, M2 & ML,
9,163
8,155
4,636
1,930
643
587
480
220
741
341
534
Personnel carrier, M)
9,013
6,225
8,925
1,112
Los
355
192
157
367
551
550
Amored care (all)
22,670
7,860
8,937
o
o
o
o
o
0
o
5
Tank, light
23,896
16,737
10,588
1,655
378
363
418
496
LLC
515
660
Tank, medium
40,692
L0,692
14,000
2,633
576
630
672
755
724
1,009
1,230
Tank, heavy
1,082
777
115
o
o
o
0
0
o
3
à
SMALL ARMS
Rifle, cal.30, ML
1,200,490
1,150,490
579,500
178,850
40,330
40,260
49,180
49,080
69,180
55,000
56,000
Carbine, cal.30, ML
1,607,243
1,086,723
1,077,508
20
o
20
o
o
o
500
1,105
Rifle, cal.30, M1903
1,706,727
1,706,727
979,000
74,121
16,063
11,961
21,889
24,158
24,589
30,000
30,000
Rifle, Lee Enfield, cal.303
548,675
548,675
550,000
34,140
2,610
8,505
10,010
13,015
24,000
29,100
37,000
Machine gun, cal.30, AC
134,859
114,337
96,700
23,684
5,707
4,440
6,090
7,447
4,140
8,970
9,740
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
434,132
268,505
271,600
34,685
7,429
6,389
10,869
10,018
11,376
10,750
11,600
Submachine gun, cal.45
792,782
792,782
979,336
180,257
39,716
45,783
41,766
52,992
41,966
60,000
52,500
Machine gun, cal.50, AC
344,552
307,584
142,046
54,115
9,496
15,197
15,530
13,894
19,587
15,181
15,948
Machine gun, eal.50, AA
52,378
43,604
35,463
7,958
1,198
1,554
2,035
3,141
3,264
4,445
4,320
Machine Eun, cal.50, HB
120,170
67,470
89,537
8,324
1,100
1,656
2,656
2,912
2,490
2,570
3,950
ARTILLERY
Oun, 20m, AC
141,290
120,388
47,473
13,166
2,405
2,826
3,912
4,023
4,749
4,736
5,900
Oun, 37m, AC
13,712
13,712
3,683
1,244
250
267
360
367
427
425
600
Own, 37m, A.A.
2,652
2,652
3,500
209
26
21
64
98
116
150
200
Oun, 37mm, tank, M6
50,253
59,325
20,763
3,763
549
46h
1,261
1,509
1,421
1,500
1,749
Oun, 37m, AT, wheeled
16,541
16,541
14,461
2,5L6
541
614
721
670
527
1,036
1,199
Oun, 37m, AT, self-prop.
5,380
5,380
2,539
o
o
o
o
o
140
860
o
Oun, 40m, AA, ML & SP
15,640
12,736
11,100
169
o
o
65
104
66
100
817
Oun, 57mm, AT, wheeled
8,500
6,500
1,059
95
o
o
2
93
87
200
370
Oun, 57mm, AT, self-propelled(a)
2,286
0
2,566
o
o
o
o
o
None Scheduled.
Mortar, 60m
17,219
17,219
3,790
1,651
545
100
681
325
626 825 825
Diverted for use on
Howitzer, 75m, field & pack
1,759
1,396
1,213
188
111
37
o
LO
S.P. Mounts.
Howitzer, 75m, self-propelled
3,606
o
1,839
201
o
47
68
BE
None Scheduled.
Oun, 75m, tank
39,782
39,678
14,190
2,057
293
379
Sub
841
919 1,004 1,320
Oun, 75m, self-propelled (a)
1,350
1,350
2,675
280
0
1
101
176
150 180 180
Own, 3", tank
1,552
1,552
115
o
o
0
o
o
Starts in Sept., 1942
Oun, 3°, AT, wheeled
100
100
o
o
o
o
o
o
None Scheduled.
Oun, 3", AT, self-propelled (a)
6,445
1,580
1,643
o
o
o
o
e
None Scheduled.
Mortar, 51m
6,043
6,043
3,773
1,146
55
341
468
262
521
361
425
Oun, 90mm, AA
7,185
5,603
2,500
354
TS
74
eu
121
60
181
245
Howitser, 105m, wheeled
4,176
4,174
3,035
1,596
246
397
526
427
622
402
456
Howitzer, 105mm, self-propelled
3,686
550
2,782
344
o
o
175
169
149
o
o
Howitzer, 155m, new
1,270
870
450
o
o
o
o
o
Starts
in
Sept.
1942.
Oun, 155m, ML
439
427
119
135
o
51
57
27
57
30
30
FIRE CONTROL, AA
Director, MS
23,295
18,055
18,766
312
o
in
106
203
270
325
250
Director, M6
3,700
3,700
(b)
122
5
66
40
11
20
100
200
Director, M7
2,371
2,250
1,003
97
25
25
21
26
26
30
36
Finder, height
2,101
1,753
962
46
7
7
18
14
26
25
26
Instrument, binaural training
267
17
229
1
7
o
o
o
o
o
o
Instrument, flank spotting
2,912
608
1,071
308
61
125
100
2
75
75
75
Instrument, observation, BC
2,672
2,618
1,231
37
15
o
16
6
LO
80
100
Locator, sound
3,670
714
2,311
163
63
20
47
33
30
50
50
Rule, flank spotting
222
20L
358
70
2
o
6C
o
134
o
o
Tester, stereoscopie
1,039
1,021
414
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
109
Trainer, stereoscopic
381
60
261
27
8
8
5
6
&
la
E
Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1942, has been excluded.
# Figures include procurement for Defense Ald and other services.
(a) Total requirement for 57mm, 75m, and J" AT self-propelled guns is 7,482,
198 eitner 57m or 75mm in addition to those shown.
(b) Yet reported.
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DAILY RATES - ORDNANCE PROCUREMENT - APRIL 28, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Daily rates are averages for the past 30 days of schedules and of deliveries.
Statistically, the points plotted each day are 30-day moving averages trailed.
RIFLE, CAL, 30, MI.
AUTOMATIC GUN, 20 MM
1,800
160
DELIVERY
RATE
SCHEDULE
DELIVERY
RATE
SCHEDULE
1,800
140
1,400
120
1,200
100
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN, 37 MM
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN, 40 MM
SCHEDULE
4.5
6.0
SCHEDULE
3.0
4.0
1.5
2.0
DELIVERY
RATE
DELIVERY
RATE
o
o
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN, 90 MM
HOWITZER, 105 MM
DELIVERY
RATE
6.0
24.0
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
4.0
20.0
DELIVERY
RATE
2.0
16.0
o
12.0
MAR
APR
MAY
MAR
APR
MAY
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DAILY RATES - ORDNANCE PROCUREMENT - APRIL 28, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Daily rates are averages for the past 30 days of schedules and of deliveries.
Statistically, the points plotted each day are 30-day moving averages trailed.
MEDIUM TANK
LIGHT TANK
32
21
SCHEDULE
DELIVERY
RATE
28
18
SCHEDULE
24
15
DELIVERY
RATE
20
12
MACHINE GUN, CAL 30, CV
TANK GUN, 75MM
380
30
SCHEDULE
DELIVERY
SCHEDULE
RATE
DELIVERY
RATE
320
24
260
18
200
12
MACHINE GUN, CAL 50 HB, CV
TANK GUN, 37MM
95
60
DELIVERY
RATE
DELIVERY
RATE
SCHEDULE
80
45
SCHEDULE
ss
30
50
15
MAR
APR
MAY
MAR
APR
MAY
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED AMMUNITION ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM -
APRIL 28, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
(All figures in thousands)
Required
Accepted
Estimated
Item
Authorized*
Under
Production
Jan 1-
Apr
Contracte
1942
Apr 28
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-28
Apr
May
Jun
POMBS & PYROTECINICS
Bomb, frag., 20#
(e)
1,524
1,524
2,157
260
71
79
110
0
o
o
196
Bomb, frag., 23#
(e)
568
568
(a)
o
o
o
o
o
o
40
60
Bomb, demo., 100#
(e)
5,958
2,488
1,635
L92
L9
27
279
137
141
110
110
Bomb, demo., 250#, 300#
(e)
4,921
897
1,351
166
55
29
39
43
L1
85
110
Bomb, demo., 500#
(e)
1,622
1,411
557
167
so
55
23
39
28
35
LO
Bomb, demo., 1000#
(e)
1,168
794
707
11
7
3
(b)
1
4
5
26
Bomb, demo., 2000#
(e)
191
247
43
3
3
o
o
o
o
o
2
Bomb, chem., 30#
(ed)
360
120
(a)
69
o
37
32
o
45
Su
32
Bomb, chem., 100#
(ed)
1,181
18L
2,762
69
2
11.
25
28
30
35
53
Flares
2,726
430
2,457
20
1
5
9
5
84
95
107
Signals, aircraft
8,307
3,918
5,004
493
35
257
161
Lo
359
410
L13
Signals, ground & light
10,621
5,595
3,091
1,010
93
416
245
258
624
716
750
SMALL ARMS
Cartridge, cal.30
15,263,852
9,177,947
8,557,108
1,050,827
182,912
185,591
306,171
376,153
397,603
461,563
516,893
Cartridge, cal.30, carbine
L75,267
473,567
532,755
534
o
36
o
500
1,825
2,400
3,100
Cartridge, cal.45
6,589,644
2,196,444
3,297,070
224,658
43,598
49,180
65,676
66,20L
67,510
69,314
99,650
Cartridge, cal.50
5,306,058
3,624,753
2,805,276
150,856
26,100
27,827
44,775
52,154
69,181
89,974
122,599
MINOR CALIBER
Cartridge, 20m
215,362
123,900
135,467
17,966
6,146
2,963
3,592
5,245
4,795
7,650
9,500
Shell, HE, 37m AC
9,510
3,079
2,419
738
20
228
441
49
o
507
0
Shot, AP, 37m AC
54)
140
171
34
o
o
12
22
o
48
50
Shell, HE, 37m AA
17,255
17,067
6,401
2,850
1,075
910
383
682
974
1,100
1,000
Shot, AP, 37m AA
2,016
1,984
1,215
o
o
o
o
o
50
100
100
Shell, HE, 37m T & AT
51,672
9,739
14,329
972
o
74
432
466
594
800
1,000
Shot, AP, 37m T & AT
74,913
30,922
26,249
3,811
323
F91
1,011
1,886
1,665
1,850
2,200
Canister, 37m T & AT
5,208
2,784
1,853
24
o
o
o
26
50
100
200
Shell, HE, 10m
70,989
15,608
24,360
118
o
108
o
10
302
LLO
1,000
Shot, AP, 1,0mm
6,079
243
2,972
o
o
o
o
o
0
20
30
MEDIUM CALIBER
Shot, AP, 57mm
10,400
600
6,420
o
o
o
o
o
0
50
150
Shell, HE, 75m gun
22,630
5,572
10,808
1,519
260
327
473
459
451
LBO
500
Shell, pas, 75m gun
(e)
642
627
20L
216
47
107
62
o
49
o
o
Shell, smoke, 75m gun
(c)
1,533
379
154
193
71
34
o
88
60
50
26
Shot, AP, 75m gun
23,546
12,596
7,131
1,025
2
336
227
460
45%
431
650
Shell, HE, 75m how.
15,295
4,953
7,527
1,502
346
10
641
505
500
300
200
Shell, gas, 75m how.
1,698
198
657
o
o
o
o
o
40
50
60
Shell, smoke, 75mm how.
1,773
618
847
o
o
o
o
o
40
60
80
Shell, HE, 3° AA
1,662
1,503
1,998
930
205
147
226
352
112
100
100
Shell, HE, 3" T & AT
4,681
15
842
30
15
o
15
o
o
30
40
Shot, AP, 3* T & AT
13,353
3,22L
2,314
(a)
o
o
o
(b)
o
0
100
Shell, HE, 90mm M
11,892
4,192
7,879
505
231
97
o
177
100
166
150
Shell, HE, 105mm how.
32,792
19,256
11,066
2,470
566
463
810
651
648
800
970
Shell, gas, 105m how.
3,473
2,346
1,021
166
o
o
67
99
79
90
90
Shell, smoke, 105mm how,
4,149
2,421
1,274
111
o
o
19
95
74
79
Bo
SEPARATE LOADING
Shell, RE, 155mm gun
(e)
1,403
1,376
360
141
20
L6
55
20
25
45
88
Shot, AP, 155mm gun
280
241
237
o
o
o
o
0
1
2
7
Charge,prop., 155m gun
1,902
1,758
572
510
33
203
132
142
89
55
55
Shell, KE, 155m how.
(e)
9,523
6,001
2,166
1,063
186
310
319
268
336
291
350
Shell, ps, 155mm how.
(e)
1,195
744
230
30
o
o
30
o
o
35
45
Shell, smoke, 155m how.(e)
1,060
683
109
12
o
2
10
o
30
30
25
Charge, prop., 155m how.
11,425
7,939
2,768
1,919
240
779
646
254
399
130
165
MISCELLANEOUS
Shell, HE, 60m mortar
26,878
10,915
9,508
2,535
603
356
591
985
855
750
750
Shell, HK, 81mm mortar
7,770
5,151
4,723
1,259
129
263
L02
465
601
530
530
Shell, smoke, 81mm mortar
785
L98
550
22
o
o
20
2
o
90
100
Grenades, hand
21,268
5,363
5,341
450
64
212
13
161
368
701
1,205
Orenades, rifle
3,829
2,938
3,364
399
59
o
80
260
196
275
280
Mine, antitank
6,026
3,146
2,471
371
2
49
125
195
275
300
300
(a) Not Reported.
(b) Less than 1,000.
(e) Unfused.
(d) Unfilled.
Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1942, has been excluded.
. Figures include procurement for Defense A1d and other syrvices.
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AMMUNITION LOADING CAPACITIES AND REQUIREMENTS - MARCH 31, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department and Statistical Service, SOS
Recent estimates of Ordnance loading plants indicate
excessive capacity by 1943 to meet the production requirements
of the Army Supply Program, except in the case of minor caliber
ammunition. Commercial loading facilities have not been con-
sidered. Seventeen new plants, valued in excess of $750,000,000,
nine of which will not attain maximum operation until 1943, are
considered in these estimates.
MINOR CALIBER
GROUP I
20MM - 40MM
75MM - 4.7"
THOUSANDS
THOUSANDS
24,000
Required
15,000
Capacity
Capacity
Required
16,000
10,000
8,000
5,000
MONTHLY
MONTHLY
1942
1943
1942
1943
GROUP II
GROUP III
155MM - 300# BOMB
BOMBS
THOUSANDS
THOUSANDS
2,400
Required
2,400
Capacity
Required
1,600
1,600
Capacity
800
800
MONTHLY
MONTHLY
1942
1943
1942
1943
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TEXT SUMMARY - AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT
Source of Information: Office, Director of Statistical Control - AAF
ARMY AIRPLANE ACCEPTANCES
During April, 2,007 airplanes were accepted by the Army. This was 69 units
less than Army acceptances during March and 282 units less than the manufacturers'
estimate for March. Army bomber acceptances were down 50 units, pursuits 4 units
and trainers 88 units. Service combat acceptances were up 73 units. The table
below shows monthly Army acceptances since January.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Bombers
104
212
358
308
Pursuits
356
205
211
207
Service Combat
127
311
392
465
Trainers
979
957
1,115
1,027
Total Accepted
1,566
1,685
2,076
2,007
U. S. AIRPLANE ACCEPTANCES
Preliminary reports indicate a total of United States airplane acceptances
for April of 3,482 units. This represents an increase of less than one percent
over the 3,469 figure for March, but the per diem rate rose from 112 to 116 planes
per day. Data do not include 28 equivalent military types produced for commercial
customers. Distribution of preliminary April acceptances against customer con-
tracts was as follows:
Defense
Other
Types
Army
Aid
Navy
Britain
Foreign
Total
Bombers
308
109
141
162
-
720
Pursuits
207
327
92
110
9
745
Naval Reconn
-
30
73
-
-
103
Service Combat
465
24
12
-
-
501
Trainers
1,027
178
183
-
25
1,413
Total Military
2,007
668
501
272
34
3,482
FLYAWAYS
Preliminary flyaways (deliveries) of airplanes in April amounted to 3,185
units. Nearly 300 accepted airplanes were added to existing pools at plants. This
was the first time in several months that acceptances exceeded flyaways. Chief
reason was shortage of Government Furnished Equipment.
DELAYS
Principle factors causing delays in April production were:
(1) Conversion of assembly lines to production of new models,
especially at Bell and Vultee plants.
(2) Engineering difficulties limiting Republic production to
one unit.
(3) April being only a thirty day month.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF ARMY PROCUREMENT PROGRAM - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Office, Director of Statistical Control - AAF
Aircraft Report 8-I - Aircraft Branch, WPB
NOTE: Data do not include Defense Aid or Army procurement for Navy.
Req
Accepted
April Army Acceptances
Type
Authorized
Prod
Jan 1, 1942
Quarter Monthly
(a)
1942(b)
To Date
1-8
9-15
16-23
24-30
Total
Heavy bomber
17,364
1,871
498
46
38
42
45
171
Medium bomber
7,644
2,402
400
41
34
34
28
137
Light bomber
9,640
2,327
11
o
0
0
o
0
Pursuit, 2-eng.
5,059
1,321
233(c)
3
6
9
83
101
Pursuit, 1-eng.
20,692
7,177
496
4
9
24
69
106
Total Combat
60,399
15,098
1,638
94
87
109
225
515
Observation (d)
2,965
2,359
1,088(c)
88
60
123
90
361
Transport
8,482
980
187
16
7
47
34
104
Total Service Combat
11,447
3,339
1,275
104
67
170
124
465
Total Tactical
71,846
18,437
2,913
198
154
279
349
980
Adv. trainer, 2-eng.
8,154
2,800
757
lake
74
59
75
252
Adv. trainer, 1-eng.
6,559
2,058
665
55
59
59
35
208
Basic trainer
9,139
3,663
1,263
91
65
104
78
338
Primary trainer
10,150
3,410
1,149
72
31
70
56
229
Total Trainer
34,002
11,931
3,834
262
229
292
244
1,027
Grand Total
105,848
30,368
6,747
460
383
571
593
2,007
Monthly Army Acceptances
Actual
Estimated (e)
Type
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1942
1942
1942
1942
1942
1942
1942
Heavy bomber
82
134
156
170
179
110
38
Medium bomber
19
72
200
193
185
235
276
Light bomber
3
6
2
78
123
179
257
Pursuit, 2-eng.
22(c)
113(c)
80(c)
101
116
122
98
Pursuit, 1-eng.
250
78
131
99
162
258
310
Total Combat
376
403
569
641
765
904
979
Observation (d)
183(c)
293(c)
339(c)
403
400
161
0
Transport
28
36
53
103
102
96
88
Total Service Combat
211
329
392
506
502
257
88
Total. Tactical
587
732
961
1,147
1,267
1,161
1,067
Adv. trainer, 2-eng.
134
214
232
282
256
211
240
Adv. trainer, 1-eng.
181
138
173
175
204
214
135
Basic trainer
327
351
325
338
331
345
359
Primary trainer
337
254
385
347
348
261
255
Total Trainer
979
957
1,115
1,142
1,139
1,031
989
Grand Total
1,566
1,689
2,076
2,289
2,406
2,192
2,056
(a) Excludes acceptances prior to January 1, 1942.
(b) Army requirement based on 8-I Report (WPB) - Will be revised upward by 8-J Report.
(c) Revised figures from redesignation of 100 P-38E's as F-4's and 20 P-38F's as F-4A's.
(d) Includes Liaison, Reconnaissance and Amphibian.
(e
nufacturers' estimates, 3-31-42.
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ARMY AIRPLANES - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Office, Director of Statistical Control - AAF
HEAVY BOMBER
MEDIUM BOMBER
2,091 through 1942
2,925 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
1,500
ESTIMATED
1,000
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
500
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
287
338
393
466
585
691
841
1011
1190
1300
507
665
819
966
1020
1107
1253
1446
1631
1866
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
96
108
133
197
279
413
569
740
311
349
366
458
477
549
749
886
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
5
12
25
64
82
134
156
171
37
38
17
92
19
72
200
137
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
LIGHT BOMBER, 2-ENG.
LIGHT BOMBER, 1-ENG.
1,326 through 1942
296 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
ESTIMATED
500
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED
ESTIMATED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
243
353
463
583
585
628
658
736
859
1038
88
88
88
106
106
106
106
106
106
106
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
143
143
143
144
147
153
155
155
79
88
88
106
106
106
106
106
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
0
0
0
I
3
6
2
0
15
9
o
18
o
o
0
0
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
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ARMY AIRPLANES - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Office, Director of Statistical Control - - AAF
PURSUIT, 2-ENGINE
PURSUIT, 1-ENGINE
1,258 through 1942
7,622 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
3,600
ESTIMATED
2,400
ACCEPTED
1,200
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
294
294
364
444
570
645
625*
726
842
964
1347
1543
1794
2095
2398
2501
2632
2731
2893
3151
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
82
85
147
198
220
333
413
514
1168
1406
1621
1913
2163
2241
2372
2478
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
12
3
62
51
22
113
80
101
144
238
215
292
250
2
131
106
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
TRANSPORT
OBSERVATION
2,376 through 1942
1,175 through 1942
ESTIMATED
1941
1942
1941
1942
1,200
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
377
499
631
673
740
886
1213"
1616
2016
2177
168
252
337
424
439
452
512
615
717
813
CUMULATIVE
96
143
179
232
336
ACCEPTANCES
258
299
413
460
643
936
1275
1636
77
107
115
MONTHLY
63
41
114
47
183
293
339
361
13
19
Il
8
28
36
53
104
ACCEPTANCES
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
.
CHANGE CAUSED BY REDESIGNATION OF 120 PURSUIT, 2-ENGINE, AS RECONNAISSANCE.
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ARMY AIRPLANES - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Office, Director of Statistical Control - AAF
ADVANCE TRAINER, 2-ENG.
ADVANCE TRAINER, 1-ENG.
3,994 through 1942
3,095 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
ESTIMATED
ESTIMATED
1,500
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
977
1137
1195
1290
1406
1575
1805
2087
2343
2554
728
806
906
1028
1260
1434
1651
1826
2030
2244
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
127
167
220
291
425
639
871
1123
765
862
982
1098
1279
1417
1590
1798
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
28
40
53
71
134
214
232
252
48
97
120
116
181
138
173
208
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
BASIC TRAINER
PRIMARY TRAINER
6,286 through 1942
6,935 through 1942
1941
1942
1941
1942
4,500
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
3,000
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
1,500
QUALATIVE
ESTIMATE
1373
1596
1849
2102
2344
2633
2958
3296
3627
3972
2595
2875
3160
3589
3915
4230
4565
4912
5260
5521
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
1486
1731
1964
2127
2454
2805
3130
3468
2369
2752
3083
3459
3796
4050
4435
4664
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
215
245
233
163
327
351
325
338
300
383
331
376
337
254
385
229
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
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TEXT SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER PROCUREMENT - BASIC ITEMS OF SUPPLY & TRANSPORTATION
Source: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
BASIC ITEMS OF SUPPLY
Deliveries were made on & large number of basic items of supply during the
quarter-monthly period ended April 23, 1942. There were no outstanding develop-
ments in the procurement progress on individual items.
The delivery status of certain items selected from the tabular summary on
page 16 is shown below. The selection has been made to include items on which
deliveries to date amount to less than 20 percent of the 1942 objective, a per-
centage which appears to be a reasonable expectancy for this period.
PERCENT
PERCENT
Coat, wool, serge
19
Bar, mosquito
7
Trousers, cotton, khaki
18
Lantern, gasoline
7
Bag, barrack
18
Range, field
6
Jacket, field
17
Can, galvanized, 10-gal.
4
Comforter, cotton-filled
16
Container, water, 5-gal.
3
Tent, pyramidal
15
Can, galvanized, 32-gal.
1
Leggings, canvas, dsmtd.
14
Scabbard, rifle
0.43
Sling, carrying, mg.
13
Liner, helmet, steel
0.02
Tent, shelter-half
12
Liner, helmet, remains at the bottom of the list. Only .02 percent of the
objective on this item has been delivered to date due to a late start in manu-
facture. Deliveries of Scabbard, rifle, amount to only .43 percent of the ob-
jective due to difficulty in securing specification leather and hardware.
General Supplies as a group are behind schedule because of the difficulty in ob-
taining materials which include findings as well as raw materials. The lag in
deliveries of Coats, wool, serge, is probably not due to any difficulty in ob-
taining woolen cloth since many other woolen items are showing very satisfactory
progress as indicated in the diagrams on another page in this report. The diffi-
culty in this case appears to be due to the inability of the contractors to
secure experienced personnel and to other conflicting contracts. A limiting
factor in production may occur in a shortage of combing machinery capacity.
MOTOR VEHICLES
The cumulative deliveries of motor vehicles from January 1, 1942 through
April 23, 1942, range from 7 percent of the 1942 Army Supply Program objective,
for Trailers to 184 percent for Passenger Cars. Only in the case of the following
four items are deliveries less than 20 percent of the 1942 objective:
PERCENT
PERCENT
Trucks, 22-ton
13
Ambulances
9
Motorcycles
10
Trailers
7
During the first 23 days of April, deliveries of Motorcycles were 8 percent
of the monthly schedule, Trailers 15 percent, Ambulances 46 percent, and Trucks,
22-ton 69 percent.
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QUARTERMASTER PROCUREMENT - STATUS OF SELECTED CRITICAL AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS ON ARMY
SUPPLY PROGRAM - APRIL 23, 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
Under
Author-
Con-
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
ised
tract
Prod.
Jan 1-
:
..
1942
Apr
Apr 23
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-23
Apr
May
Jun
CLOTHING
Thous
Thous
Thous
Belt, web, waist
8,199
4,867
6,545
2.455,000
655,000
640,000
825,000
335,000
120,000
360,000
924,500
Boots, rubber, knee
209
184,
291
158,414
36,581
51,671
22,942
47,220
36,494
36,483
o
Cost, wool, serge
5,526
5,526
8,777
1,672,708
394,667
339,396
473,504
477,823
445,000
565,000
718,978
Drawers, cotton
52,445
52,445
17,592
7,116,014
2,353,358
1,763,307
1,232,885
1,026,987
1,650,300
2,955,750
3,824,900
Gloves, wool
10,417
5,985
7,938
1,980,399
494,210
503,329
582,047
400,813
561,600
410,100
463,000
Jacket, field
12,663
4,497
10,789
1,816,794
361,711
357,978
355,821
741,284
600,250
741,250
847,110
Jacket, HBT
12,892
5,810
6,216
1,959,462
565,455
305,751
470,432
617,824
841,900
1,111,500
1,336,500
Leggings, canvas, damtd.
18,825
6,783
11,430
1,655,756
356,529
326,590
603,095
369,542
648,400
1,258,300
1,682,200
*Liner, helmet, steel
7,944
7,944
7,381
2,010
o
o
o
2,010
410,000
1,194,500
308,000
Overcoat, wool, o.d.
6,075
3,004
4,616
1,406,861
309,739
310,321
402,282
384,519
514,084
403,200
480,400
*Raincost, atd. & dantd.
7,895
4,940
5,272
1,163,631
298,006
318,977
299,738
246,938
955,900
31,250
1,044,950
Shirt, cotton
24,997
14,140
7,321
5,206,929
1,115,666
996,259
1,613,119
1,481,885
1,909,120
2,118,940
2,323,333
Shirt, flannel
11,989
8,577
12,037
2,897,163
830,927
635,999
797,620
632,617
1,288,000
1,301,000
1,291,500
*Shoes, service
13,999
13,990
14,065
5,592,044
1,033,854
2,000,483
1,081,408
1,476,299
3,965,917
2,796,889
1,725,028
Socks, cotton
6,969
6,969
13,105
6,044,855
2,984,483
1,658,754
1,161,020
240,598
140,000
85,000
170,000
Suit, one-piece, HBT
4,403
3,506
2,603
1,257,298
311,189
247,974
369,690
328,446
410,000
720,000
635,000
Trousers, cotton, khaici
34,841
9,072
15,513
2,748,220
737,147
758,735
795,281
457,058
1,185,000
1,345,000
2,600,000
Trousers, HBT
10,800
5,893
4,943
2,423,182
544,324
345,259
716,968
816,631
1,235,500
1,286,500
1,404,170
Trousers, wool, o.d.
18,355
8,433
13,429
2,819,521
744,901
511,802
841,124
721,694
1,145,500
1,440,500
1,400,750
Undershirt, cotton
38,838
29,032
18,069
5,148,768
893,983
664,574
1,226,016
2,364,195
1,037,111
764,161
1,517,966
EQUIPAGE
Bag, barrack
22,446
22,446
10,159
1,783,084
292,158
394,769
383,572
712,585
3,227,862
2,505,000
2,460,000
Bag, canvas, W., ster.
95
95
38
27,990
11,018
5,088
9,796
2,088
16,000
16,000
16,000
"Bar, moequito
3,596
2,079
5,830
429,588
50,046
68,892
136,992
173,658
435,000
519,171
465,099
*Belt, cartridge, dantd.
2,532
1,083
1,88L
407,695
68,755
94,850
133,520
110,570
156,600
67,000
196,000
*Belt, pistol
4,832
1,449
2,447
994,435
54,899
232,600
392,361
314,575
230,000
96,000
10,000
Blanket, wool, o.d.
23,368
14,236
11,844
2,842,346
823,486
669,926
731,035
617,899
721,000
1,262,000
1,262,000
*Can, mest
11,386
8,408
5,747
2,938,698
518,410
583,500
1,477,586
359,202
1,687,500
1,487,500
1,480,000
"Canteen, M-1910
12,587
4,311
4,835
1,208,700
379,125
295,875
360,375
173.325
o
700,000
410,000
*Carrier, pack
3,939
1,251
2,504
542,797
238,639
119,558
54.000
130,600
64,400
65,600
65,000
Comforter, cotton-filled
4,122
4,122
7,238
1,172,824
254,245
172,666
359,156
386,757
548,800
500,000
500,000
*Haversack
6,201
2,654
2,404
753,872
333,080
162,265
75,242
183,285
312,500
210,000
210,000
"Headnet, mosquito
5,593
1,637
1,641
476,212
3,590
20,903
198,830
252,889
578,000
100,000
200,000
*Pouchs, first aid
9,179
4,348
4,627
1,905,332
546,796
480,100
505,775
372,661
1,008,000
635,000
402,000
Roll, bedding, w.proofed
547
286
208
49,638
4,950
13,450
16,940
14,298
25,000
25,000
49,000
*Sling, carrying, If
115
115
18)
24,616
14,966
1,750
0
7,900
76,115
0
17,735
*Suspender, belt
4,391
2,185
2,772
928,453
60,719
130,800
363,184
373,750
130,000
169,000
447,000
Tent, pyramidal
1,636
795
503
74,424
381
4,877
34,487
34,679
41,400
65,000
113,300
"Tent, shelter-half
13,988
7,902
5,704
670,181
140,072
143,741
188,460
197,908
662,400
983,400
1,226,200
GENERAL SUPPLIES
Can, galvanized, 10-gal.
32
32
172
7,073
200
6,473
o
LOO
16,173
o
6,000
Can, galvanized, 32-gal.
33
33
436
5,931
0
o
5,931
0
28,488
o
o
"Container, water, 5-gal.
506
418
1,245
32,460
13,198
13,214
1,400
4,648
o
139,975
130,276
Lantern, gasoline
5
35
307
22,354
8,400
o
13,460
494
11,000
5,000
6,085
*Range, field
24
24
25
1,393
1,173
165
55
o
7,429
812
812
Scabbard, rifle
88
88
355
1,553
300
390
863
o
9,000
9,000
9,200
Stove, tent
482
482
580
369,102
71,902
77,102
162,128
57,970
22,150
241,150
31,000
MOTOR VEHICLES
Anbulance
12
12
11
1,004
350
143
281
230
500
266
1,091
Passenger car
11
11
6
10,381
420
5,391
4.506
64
50
complete
Motorcycle
85
57
77
7,864
2,603
2,694
2,185
382
4,709
3,608
4,752
Trucks, I-ton
190
149
179
40,514
7,330
6,259
16,478
10,447
14,143
9,400
19,400
Trucks, 1-ton
100
100
79
18,876
4,644
4,618
6,735
2,879
4,867
3,434
6,805
Trucks, 13-ton
110
108
74
38,241
5,761
5,459
14,056
12,965
10,000
11,000
12,000
Trucks, 25-ton
311
174
217
29,099
6,320
5,516
8,086
9,177
13,329
12,100
14,580
Trucks, 4 & 5-ton
13
13
9
2,547
542
868
436
701
660
1,403
1,313
Trucks, 6-ton & over
7
7
3
959
171
345
228
215
298
290
500
Semi-trailers
7
3
8
1,736
189
107
1,148
292
2,311
108
58
Trailers
50
$
45
3,231
20
268
2,082
861
5.749
7,980
9,000
- Figures include procurement for Defense Ald and Navy.
Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1962 has been excluded.
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Q. M. PROCUREMENT - PROGRESS TOWARD 1942 REQUIRED PRODUCTION - - APRIL 23, 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
Required
Delivered
Percent of 1942 Required Production
Item
Production
1-1-42 to
%
o
20
40
60
80
100
1942
4-23-42
CLOTHING
Belt, web, waist
6,545,279
2,455,000
38
Boots, rubber, knee
291,321
158,414
54
Coat, wool, serge
8,777,489
1,672,708
19
Drawers, cotton
17,591,908
7,116,014
40
Gloves, wool
7,938,077
1,980,399
25
Jacket, field
10,788,840
1,816,794
17
Jacket, HBT
6,215,846
1,959,462
32
Leggings, canvas, diamtd.
11,429,852
1,655,756
14
*Liner, helmet, steel
7,380,746
2,010
-
Overcoat, wool, o.d.
4,615,664
1,406,861
30
*Raincoat, atd. & diantd.
5,271,949
1,163,631
22
Shirt, cotton
7,321,012
5,206,929
71
Shirt, flannel
12,036,908
2,897,163
24
*Shoes, service
14,064,752
5,592,044
40
Socks, cotton
13,105,044
6,044,855
46
Suit, one-piece, HBT
2,602,509
1,257,298
48
Trousers, cotton, khaki
15,513,484
2,748,220
18
Trousers, HBT
4,943,496
2,423,182
49
Trousers, wool, o.d.
13,429,384
2,819,521
21
Undershirt, cotton
18,068,538
5,148,768
28
EQUIPAGE
Bag, barrack
10,158,854
1,783,084
18
Bag, canvas, water, stor.
38,330
27,990
73
*Bar, mosquito
5,829,836
429,588
7
*Belt, cartridge, dismtd.
1,884,136
407,695
22
*Belt, pistol
2,446,599
994,435
41
Blanket, wool, o.d.
11,843,671
2,842,346
24
"Can, meat
5,766,905
2,938,698
51
"Canteen, M-1910
4,835,434
1,208,700
25
"Carrier, pack
2,504,253
542,797
22
Comforter, cotton-filled
7,238,251
1,172,824
16
"Haversack, M-1928
2,404,262
753,872
31
"Headnet, mosquito
1,640,676
476,212
29
"Pouche, first aid
4,626,829
1,905,332
41
Roll, bedding, water proofed
208,117
49,638
24
*Sling, carrying, ng.
182,711
24,616
13
*Suspender, belt
2,772,103
928,453
33
Tent, pyramidal
502,501
74,424
15
"Tent, shelter-half
5,704,439
670,181
12
GENERAL SUPPLIES
Can, galvanized, 10-gallon
172,224
7,073
4
Can, galvanized, 32-gallon
436,490
5,931
1
*Container, water, 5-gallon
1,244,776
32,460
3
Lantern, gasoline
307,325
22,354
7
"Range, field
24,857
1,393
6
Scabbard, rifle
354,851
1,553
-
Stove, tent
579,813
369,102
64
MOTOR VEHICLES
Ambulances
11,337
1,004
9
Passenger cars
5,630
10,381
184
Motorcycles
77,064
7,864
10
Trucks, ton
179,049
40,514
23
Trucks, 2-ton
79,038
18,876
24
Trucks, 19-ton
74,259
38,241
51
Trucks, 2g-ton
216,554
29,099
13
Trucks, 4 & 5-ton
8,775
2,547
29
Trucks, 6-ton & over
2,877
959
33
Semi-trailers
7,720
1,736
22
Trailers
44,529
3,231
7
Defense Aid and/or Navy deliveries included.
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Source: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
MOTORCYCLES
Deliveries of motorcycles from January 1, through
Thous
April 23, 1942 amounted to 7,864 vehicles (exclusive
of 265 vehicles procured for other arms or services),
this being equivalent to 10 percent of the total
1942 objective and to 82 percent of the objective
for the period; the objective for the period ending
April 23, 1942 has been estimated at 9,536 vehicles.
Objective
Indian and Harley-Davidson are the two con-
60
tractors producing motorcycles. From January 1 through
April 23, 1942, Indian has delivered 4,808 vehicles
as compared to 6,442 units called for by the compa-
ny's own delivery schedule. Harley-Davidson, on the
other hand, has exceeded its own schedule by deliver-
ing 3,221 units, as against 3,177 planned for during
Scheduled
the period. The two companies together delivered only
382 machines in the first 23 days of April which is
30
far below the 3,532 scheduled for that part of the
month. The relative performance of Indian and Harley-
Davidson in this latest period was about the same,
with each company having delivered about 15 percent of
its schedule.
Delivered
J F M A. M J J A $ o N D
SLINGS, CARRYING, MACHINE GUN
Deliveries of Slings, carrying, machine gun, from
Thous
January 1, through April 23, 1942 amounted to 24,616;
this being equivalent to 13 percent of the total 1942
objective, and 37 percent of the objective for the
period to date. Deliveries from April 1 to April 23
Objective
were only 7,900, which is far below the 57,086
scheduled for that portion of the month. No deliveries
were made in the month of March, and only 1,750 in the
month of February. Even the substantial deliveries
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received in January were at a rate not quite suf-
ficient to reach the 1942 objective if maintained for
the full year.
Scheduled
It will be noted that the schedule runs fairly
close to requirements through August. The slight lag
is due to an upward revision of the 1942 objective in
the March Status Report. Additional contracts will
70
have to be let to cover this lag and to complete the
year.
The chief difficulty encountered in the pro-
curement of this item is the relative shortage of
Belt, web, cotton.
Delivered
J F M A M J J A S o N D
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Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
SHIRT, FLANNEL, O.D.
TROUSERS, WOOL
MILLION
MILLION
OBJECTIVE
12
12
OBJECTIVE
e
SCHEDULE
8
SCHEDULE
4
4
DELIVERIES
DELIVERIES
COATS, WOOL, SERGE
OVERCOATS, WOOL, ROLL-COLLAR-O.D.
MILLION
MILLION
OBJECTIVE
7.5
4.5
OBJECTIVE
5.0
3.0
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
2.5
1.5
DELIVERIES
DELIVERIES
GLOVES, WOOL
BLANKET, WOOL, O.D.
MILLION
MILLION
OBJECTIVE
e
12
SCHEDULE
4
8
SCHEDULE
OBJECTIVE
2
4
DELIVERIES
DELIVERIES
J F M A M J J A s o N D
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TEXT SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS PROCUREMENT - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
PROCUREMENT OF GROUND SIGNAL EQUIPMENT
There are numerous items of signal equipment upon which deliveries are
not keeping pace with estimated production. The brief discussion herewith
presented pertains entirely to signal equipment for the Ground Forces.
RADIO SET SCR-284
Due - 400
Delivered - 0
An important short range set used for command purposes from Division
Headquarters down to and including Battalions and for communication with tank
destroyer units.
Signal Corps estimated that 400 sets would be produced in April. None
have been received to date. Trouble has been encountered getting Signal Corps
approval of the sample model due to workmanship.
RADIO SET SCR-543
Due - 250
Delivered - o
Medium range voice set for Antiaircraft Regiments capable of being
operated in a moving vehicle or with increased range as a field station. This
is a new set the sample model of which has only recently received Signal Corps
approval.
RADIO SET SCR-608
Due - 204
Delivered - 0
Vehicular set for Field Artillery similar to SCR-508 but different in
frequency range. Push button type which can be operated by inexperienced per-
sonnel. Western Electric (manufacturer) has tooled for production and is work-
ing on this project but objects to making all components of this set.
TELEPHONE EE-8-A
Due in April - 5,000
Delivered - 1,810
Portable local battery telephone for general field purposes. Can also
be used on common battery lines. Signal Corps reports difficulty in obtaining
aluminum, beryllium copper, cobalt steel and molded parts.
TELEGRAPH PRINTER SET EE-97
Due - 200
Delivered - 0
For independent single station operation by field organizations tomeet
all conditions as regards power facilities. Delivery of component parts is
holding up delivery. The necessary motors have been delivered to other con-
tracts.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - CRITICAL AND SELECTED ESSENTIAL ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY
PROGRAM - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Item
izedo
tracte
1942
Apr 30
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Apr
May
Jun
AIRCHAFT RADIO COMM. EQUIP.
Frequency Meter SCR-211
43,748
43,744
31,810
3,559
219
369
848
2,128
1,000
Interphone Equipment
1,500
2,500
RC-27
17,422
15,822
24,665
2,506
300
850
100
1,256
500
750
842
RC-34
3,840
3,840
{
o
o
o
26,818
o
o
o
300
300
RC-36
40,928
40,928
2,489
o
881
o
1,608
600
800
981
RC-45
2,839
2,839
3,252
213
o
o
o
213
o
0
15C
RC-51
293
293
1,956
187
o
12
o
175
o
150
RC-73
50
5,560
5,560
14,334
Production
starts
in
July,
1942.
Microphone T-30
69,525
69,225
69,225
24,760
1,000
15,560
1,250
6,950
Command Radio
1,000
1,500
2,500
SCR-183
18,662
18,662
25,445
3,458
83
740
482
2,153
SCR-274
1,150
1,600
2,000
74,414
72,736
62,091
5,646
12
2,846
1,050
1,738
SCR-283
1,500
2,000
3,000
7,805
7,805
8,940
1,546
556
94
481
415
600
800
800
SCR-522
57,094
37,094
34,581
501
o
o
o
501
800
Liaison Radio
1,600
2,500
SCR-187
3,198
3,198
3,135
329
97
110
1
121
150
150
400
SCR-287
40,645
39,895
23,094
2,090
36
256
744
1,054
500
500
800
Sea Resoue Radio
SCR-578
49,032
40,910
32,130
o
o
o
o
o
100
500
1,000
AIRCRAFT RADIO NAV. EQUIP.
Contactor Equipment RC-96
30,607
30,607
30,907
9,678
1,389
1,112
1,712
5,465
Filter Equipment RC-32
2,500
2,500
2,500
138,506
138,506
115,368
23,717
1,700
6,040
4,100
Localiser Receiver RC-103
11,877
5,000
5,000
5,000
35,560
30,000
16,541
Production
starts
in
August,
1942.
Marker Beacon Equipment
RC-39
2,952
2,952
2,903
712
96
58
227
331
RC-43
300
300
400
42,075
42,075
24,445
11,562
878
1,386
Radio Compass SCR-269
2,272
7,026
3,000
3,000
3,000
42,695
42,357
27,485
3,888
241
1,784
Absolute Altimeter
1,408
455
1,600
2,100
2,883
SCR-518
22,276
7,989
SCR-618
15,000
15,000
11,933
Production
storts
in
July,
1942.
AIR-BORNE RADIO DETECTION
AND RECOGNITION EQUIPMENT
SCR-515 US-IFF
40,061
19,681
68,631
95
15
2
71
7
o
100
500
SCR-521 US-ASV, MX II
33,045
7,114
17,393
362
35
30
4
293
366
550
550
SCR-520 AI 10
2,471
2,215
340
o
o
o
o
o
5
10
SCR-540 BR.-AI, MK IV
30
586
580
5
o
o
o
5
5
15
30
SCR-535 BR.-IFF, MK II
16,710
16,710
1,078
o
126
184
768
SCR-595 US-IFF, MK III
1,000
4,000
4,000
18,500
18,500
70,856
o
o
o
o
o
o
500
SCR-695 US-IFF, MK III-0
2,500
18,000
18,000
Production
starts
in
July,
1942.
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT-GROUND
Charging Set SCR-169
3,466
3,466
2,525
o
o
o
o
o
o
5
5
Chest BC-5
31,763
1,394
12,153
984
983
1
o
o
300
300
500
Frequency Meter SCR-211
6,065
6,065
6,705
943
225
116
246
356
500
500
500
Loudspeaker LS-3
26,506
26,506
16,688
40
o
o
o
40
40
o
o
Maintenance Equip. ME-13
o
o
1,014
Recently
standardized;
not
yet
contracted.
Power Unit PE-75
2,304
1,963
1,275
o
o
o
o
o
80
100
(Radio) Receiver BC-342
500
1,188
1,188
25
574
260
o
15
299
300
300
312
Test Set I-56
4,477
4,477
8,268
598
261
188
126
23
50
100
500
Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1942 has been excluded.
Figures include procurement for Defense A1d and other Services.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - CRITICAL AND SELECTED ESSENTIAL ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY
PROGRAM - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Item
izede
tract=
1942
Apr 30
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Apr
May
Jun
GROUND RADIO COMMUNICATION-
RADIO SETS
Ground-Air Liaison and
Army, Corps & Division
Communication
SCR-177
1,305
553
1,434
452
212
140
98
2
o
o
TO
SCR-178
1,812
1,812
2,447
420
o
2
74
344
200
300
300
SCR-188**
2,652
1,110
2,407
27
o
27
0
o
o
o
100
SCR-197==
160
160
571
51
51
0
0
o
o
51
58
SCR-299
1,821
1,821
1,766
104
o
o
0
104
100
200
200
Intra-Regiment
Communication
SCR-264
17,681
17,681
]
o
0
o
0
0
400
700
1,000
SCR-268
1,523
1,523
17,912
332
39
50
54
189
150
600
646
SCR-543
1,581
1,581
2,127
o
o
0
o
0
250
250
250
Radio Intelligence, S.C.
SCR-206
513
131
338
126
36
36
28
26
30
11
o
SCR-243
104
104
98
22
o
o
o
22
25
25
8
SCR-244
372
372
360
o
0
o
o
0
60
60
60
SCR-258
124
101
152
40
6
0
10
24
55
25
35
Short Range Portable
SCH-194**
6,889
6,889
817
4,100
1,121
2,201
118
660
2,187
o
o
SCR-195
2,514
1,514
1,999
1,324
724
404
72
124
124
500
500
SCR-509
1,582
1,582
596
1,440
o
0
125
1,315
1,089
368
o
SCR-536
13,433
13,433
13,547
2,817
1,644
820
173
180
1,500
2,000
2,000
SCR-609
897
897
856
o
0
0
0
0
o
100
400
Animal Pack, Cavalry
Field Artillery
SCR-179
126
126
120
Recently
placed
under
procurement.
SCR-203
96
96
o
75
72
3
0
o
21
o
o
Short Range Vehicular
Field Artillery
SCR-608
10,053
10,053
6,197
o
o
o
0
0
204
280
417
SCR-610
24,288
24,268
19,248
o
0
0
0
0
100
100
150
SCR-628
2,374
2,374
2,067
o
o
0
0
o
106
140
166
Cavalry, Lightweight
SCR-511
4,416
4,416
3,859
Production
starts
in
August,
1942.
Vehicular and Tank-
Amored Force
SCR-193 AM Type
6,562
6,582
600
76
76
0
0
0
o
o
o
SCR-245 AM Type
6,592
6,592
2,013
951
127
427
270
127
300
600
352
SCR-293 FM Type
872
872
367
372
54
106
151
61
100
200
200
SCR-294 FM Type
786
786
786
296
53
171
0
72
100
100
100
SCR-506 AM Type II
13,500
13,500
10,749
Production
starts
in
July,
1942.
SCR-508 FM Type III
16,433
16,433
20,815
307
6
13
0
378
150
200
400
SCR-510 FM Type IV**
6,254
6,254
7,172
1,917
0
o
917
1,000
0
1,488
1,800
SCR-528 FM Type III
30,504
10,504
22,522
1,363
40
53
339
951
508
807
1,233
SCR-588 FM Type III++
67,773
48,617
21,202
1,000
23
25
312
642
342
2,187
4,033
GROUND-AIR NAVIGATIONAL AID
Control Net System SCS-2
20
20
20
o
o
0
0
o
1
2
4
Control Net System SCS-3
120
120
104
0
0
o
0
0
o
o
2
Homing Device SCR-277
TO
62
98
Production starts in October, 1942.
Instrument Landing System
303-51
713
o
657
Development of all component parts not yet completed.
.
Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1942 has been excluded.
Figures include procurement for Defense Aid and other Services.
HI Acceptances to date include quantities delivered less minor components.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - CRITICAL AND SELECTED ESSENTIAL ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY
PROGRAM APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Item
izede
tract=
1942
Apr 30
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Apr
May
Jun
GROUND RADIO DETECTION
EQUIPMENT
Aircraft Warning
SCR-268
1,752
1,752
2,100
169
52
13
58
46
59
62
68
SCR-270
434
434
551
35
2
2
14
17
15
8
17
SCR-271
68
sa
355
10
o
o
5
5
15
4
5
Antiaircraft
SCR-545
275
273
293
Production starts in July, 1942.
OCI Equipment
SCR-527
400
399
261
Production
starts
in
November,
1942.
Oun Laying, Fixed Station
SCR-296
175
175
218
1
o
o
0
1
1
o
18
Identification
SCR-532
1,010
10
1,147
10
o
0
10
o
o
o
o
SCR-533
2,025
881
5,911
11
2
0
9
0
5
20
45
Range Finder
SCR-547
812
812
812
Production starts in July, 1942.
Searchlight Control
SCR-541
1,006
1,006
1,739
Recently standardized; production starts in July, 1942.
WIRE COMMUNICATION EQUIP.
Reel Cart RL-16
8,000
o
402
o
o
o
0
0
o
o
200
Reel Equipment CE-11
35,669
35,669
26,777
12,451
o
o
o
12,451
o
500
1,000
Reel Unit RL-26-A
1,443
1,169
274
1,046
o
16
950
80
o
200
500
Reel Unit RI-31
8,814
8,814
11,685
870
619
64
187
o
1,500
2,000
5,000
Switchboard
BD-71
3,214
1,093
2,327
282
152
130
o
o
o
100
200
BD-72
4,480
2,089
6,470
1,226
923
177
126
0
o
100
100
BD-74-H
35
85
112
35
25
10
o
o
20
20
41
Telegraph Central Office
Set TC-3
458
458
374
o
o
o
o
o
o
5
10
Telegraph Printer EE-97
1,744
792
2,564
o
o
o
o
o
100
200
200
Telegraph Set TO-5
12,441
3,894
9,013
2,020
109
282
1,134
495
o
500
500
Telephone EE-8-A
199,557
29,320
135,126
26,058
23,196
852
200
1,810
5,000
5,000
10,000
Telephone Central Office
Set TC-1
111
61
103
71
o
51
10
10
o
5
10
Set TC-2
96
50
150
50
14
23
13
0
o
10
20
Set TC-4
575
53
1,378
o
o
o
o
0
o
o
10
Test Set EE-65
5,947
902
3,371
902
816
86
0
o
o
100
200
Wire W-110 (thous. miles)
1,290
1,263
449
234
11
81
34
108
75
75
75
Wire W-130 (miles)
100,399
100,399
90,915
16,934
1,565
3,979
4,239
7,151
o
5,000
10,000
MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAL EQUIP.
Converter M-209
51,929
51,929
48,513
o
o
0
0
o
o
o
100
Flash Ranging Set GR-4
24
24
31
o
o
0
o
o
o
10
4.
Photographic Set PH-261
o
o
51
Recently placed under procurement.
Signal Lamp Equip. EE-84
1,632
1,632
1,361
357
176
63
118
o
100
100
200
Sound Ranging Set CR-3
BS
71
78
11
o
o
6
5
10
5
5
Theodolite ML-47
622
sas
46
11
o
o
o
11
0
36
25
Time Interval Apparatus
EE-85
155
155
127
Production starts in July, 1942.
EE-86
12
12
122
o
o
o
0
o
o
6
6
. Quantities delivered prior to January 1, 1942 have been excluded.
Figures include procurement for Defense Aid and other Services.
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TEXT SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Supply Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
GENERAL
For the month of April there were deliveries on 19
out of 28 items as compared with March deliveries of
14 out of 28 items. Three items that had deliveries
during March did not have deliveries during April.
These are: Transit, 1-minute; Auger, earth, motor-
ized; and Special equipment, Shop Co.
During the month of April there were deliveries on 8
items which did not have deliveries during March.
ELECTRIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, 3 KVA
The schedule for the first 4 months of this year is
439 units of which 120 units have been delivered.
The delay in acceptances has been due to changes in
design. These changes have been made and all accept-
ances will be back on schedule the latter part of
May. The 1942 objective for this item is 1014 units.
STEREOCOMPARAGRAPH AND STEREOSCOPE
These items have been behind schedule due to short-
ages of materials on priorities, principally alumi-
num. This difficulty has been overcome and normal
production is now being resumed.
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Source of Information: Supply Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
Acceptances
Schedules - Apr-Aug, 1942
Item
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Auger, earth, motorized
5
7
8
0
a
a
a
a
a
Boat, power, with trailer
0
0
19
40
22
19
0
0
o
Bridge, steel, port., H-10
12
4
0
2
b
b
b
b
b
Bridge, steel, port., H-20
4
10
12
10
b
b
b
b
b
Compass, lensatic, w/case(thous)
1
12
17
5
5
15
15
15
15
Compressor, air, motorized
0
0
0
0
51
0
o
100
140
Crane, truck mounted
11
11
4
5
13
43
0
o
o
Electric lighting equip., 3 kva
o
20
0
100
419
56
120
120
120
Electric lighting equip., 5 kw
60
49
0
0
0
9
o
0
o
Explosive, ammonium nitrate(tons)
c
C
C
c
c
e
e
c
c
Explosive, TNT
c
c
c
c
C
e
e
C
e
Grader, road, motorized
0
0
o
13
13
20
20
12
0
Instruments, drawing, field
396
200
500
322
454
2100
2200
350
350
Ponton bridge, 25-ton
3
4
3
2
10
5
5
6
0
Searchlight, 24" beach defense
0
6
11
44
109
0
0
0
o
Searchlight, 60", AA
140
112
84
88
120
16
0
o
0
Shovel, gasoline, 1/2-yd.
8
21
13
13
12
12
32
32
32
Special equipment, shop CO.
0
0
1
0
Schedule
Not
Available
Stereocomparagraph equipment
0
0
0
0
130
0
0
0
o
Stereoscope, mirror, w/bin.
311
209
36
27
1539
675
225
71
200
Tractor, medium, w/angledozer
0
0
0
0
25
70
80
54
260
Trailer, light tractor
106
0
0
6
0
40
48
0
o
Trailer, searchlight
600
542
156
336
600
600
150
0
0
Trailer, Triangulation Tower
0
0
0
0
20
0
8
13
0
Transit, 1-minute
66
0
45
0
261
50
100
100
100
Transit, 20-second
100
0
50
250
280
184
50
13
0
Triangulation tower, port.
10
0
0
10
0
10
0
0
o
Water Supply, Engineers
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
Water puri. unit, mobile
0
0
0
18
16
31
32
35
20
Welding and cutting set
0
0
0
136
60
200
0
0
o
(a) Schedule of trucks unavailable
(b) Contingent upon receipt of materiel
(c) Information unavailable
Corps of Engineers
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - April 15, 1942
Source of Information: Construction Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
CUMULATIVE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DATA
Million
dollars
STATUS OF AUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION - APRIL 15, 1942
MIL. OF
$
&
Completed
2,462
40
On schedule
1,375
22
Behind schedule
866
14
Not started
825
13
Ahead of schedule
671
11
6,199
6,000
TOTAL
6,199
100
4,000
3,232
Construction Division
Authorizations
2,000
Construction
In Place
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
1941
1942
Note: Figures subsequent to February 1, 1942 include Air Corps construction.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - APRIL 15, 1942
Source of Information: Construction Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
PERCENTAGE GROUPS OF PROJECTS
Number
Status of construction projects
Type
of
Not
projects
started
1-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-99%
Completed
Other Troop Facilities
444
55
39
13
8
45
284
Air Corps Schools, Dep.etc
263
72
61
19
11
68
32
Air Corps Tactical Units
182
34
46
8
7
41
46
Ordnance Plants
125
20
38
12
4
29
22
Camps & Cantonments
107
9
22
1
8
12
55
Miscellaneous
69
10
9
4
8
5
33
Storage Depots
59
14
15
3
1
15
11
General Hospitals
45
12
8
1
0
0
24
Misc. Ordnance Facilities
43
6
7
5
5
8
12
Ordnance Amm. Stor. Dep.
23
4
9
o
2
5
3
Chemical Warfare Plants
23
5
6
1
0
3
8
Ports of Embarkation
20
6
3
1
2
4
4
Reconsignment & Hold. Pts.
15
5
7
1
0
0
2
Ammunition Loading Piers
7
2
3
2
0
0
0
Staging Areas
6
3
1
2
0
0
0
O'Seas D'chge & Repl. Dep.
6
o
1
1
0
0
4
Ordnance Back-up Storage
4
4
o
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
1,441
261
275
74
56
235
540
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TEXT SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - FOR WEEK ENDED MAY 7, 1942
Source of Information: Finance & Supply Div. - Office of Surgeon General
STATUS OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS: The Tabular Summary on page 29
covers 19 items classed as Surgical Instruments. Two of these
instruments are on schedule, seven ahead of schedule and ten are
behind schedule. The combined total of the items ahead of sched-
ule is 86,512 while the total of items behind schedule is
51,788. Each group is about equal in importance.
CONTRACT STATUS: During the quarter-monthly period ending on
April 23, 1942 the Royal Typewriter Company delivered 1,322 por-
table typewriters, completing all contracts outstanding. This
completes the program for F. Y. 1941 and 1942, consisting of
5,390 units. Two typewriters had been due since February 1,1942;
1,000 since February 28; and 312 since March 11.
The status of the Army Leg Splint continued to improve
during the third quarter-monthly period of April. Harvey R.
Pierce and Co., Philadelphia, Pa. delivered a total of 4,348 on
two contracts. This reduces the number of this item behind
schedule to 15,879. The two contracts still in force with this
company should have been completed March 4 and March 31, 1942,
respectively.
Production of the Motor Vehicle 12-Unit First-Aid Kit
continues to lag considerably. The program calls for 290,584,
all of which are under contract. As of April 23, 1942, 28,009
have been delivered while contracts to date show manufacturers
25,318 behind in promised deliveries. This first-aid kit is
simple in construction, consisting of a sheet metal case
nine by four and one-half by two and three-fourths inches, with
a piano-type hinged lid. It contains a restorative; antiseptics
and ointments for injuries and burns; bandages, compresses, and
adhesive plaster; a tourniquet; scissors and forceps. Delays
have been experienced in procuring the metal cases from sub-
contractors. Some cases were rejected for non-compliance with
specifications. One contractor had difficulty and delay in hav-
ing cases enameled and lettered.
PERCENTAGE OF MILITARY PERSONNEL ON SICK REPORT: In the week
ending April 30, the percentage of sick within the continental
limits of the United States was 3.13. There were 2.96 percent in
hospital and .17 percent in quarters.
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Statistical Service
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF CERTAIN CRITICAL AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY
PROGRAM* - APRIL 23, 1942
Source of Information: Medical Department Procurement Progress Reports
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Item
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Apr
ised
tract
1942
Apr 23
Jan
Feb
Mar
1-23
Mar
Apr
May
in
FIRST AID DRESSINGS
Packet, first aide*
2,720
1,011
3,309
318
o
0
15
303
o
o
55
255
Dressing, first aid, large**
5,228
5,228
5,345
1,964
L99
513
637
335
913
954
1,235
526
Dressing, first aid, smalles
6,279
6,279
8,611
1,038
214
82
233
509
5W
1,203
298
2,016
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Forceps, hemostatic, Abbey
8,247
6,247
7,647
4,761
1,593
1,572
850
746
300
o
300
3,632
Forceps, hemo., H., mos., str.
33,373
33,373
33,373
13,440
1,872
752
5,876
4,940
9,994
5,050
2,387
2,750
Forceps, hemostatic, Jones
10,322
10,322
10,514
3,385
o
1,045
348
1,992
1,500
2,248
2,248
2,249
Forceps, hemo., R.-K., str.
46,680
46,680
53,590
32,548
2,508
11,690
16,125
2,225
17,378
5,517
60al
Forceps, hemo., H.-P., our.
54,291
54,291
85,787
47,330
20,200
14,016
8,553
4,561
o
o
o
8,085
Forceps, hemo., Kocher, str.
9,404
9,404
9,404
2,844
o
216
372
2,256
78L
2,105
2,010
2,789
Forceps, hemo., R.-0.,61",str.
30,515
30,515
30,515
24,167
4,474
9,985
4,356
5,352
3,222
700
7,548m
Forceps, hemo., R.-0.,71",str.
31,610
31,610
28,586
20,484
6,636
3,276
4,572
6,000
1,876
9,000
9,000
10,158
Forceps, hyst., Pean, curved
12,116
12,116
25,301
5,351
2,939
924
372
1,116
760
4,764
5,072a
Forceps, sponge
36,183
35,294
49,979
27,408
8,314
9,866
6,480
2,748
6,726
2,066
5,9566
Forceps, towel, 3°
19,157
19,157
19,157
7,646
o
1,672
3,90L
2,070
4,500
500
9,597
2,060
Forceps, towel, 5
9,640
9,640
9,640
7,964
2,136
2,468
672
2,688
2,700
o
o
90
Holder, needle, Hegar-Mayo
16,546
16,546
16,969
6,375
1,909
1,856
1,914
696
3,000
3,477
2,534
2,534
Knife, operating, 12" blade
9,200
9,200
9,200
6,000
o
2,976
3,000
24
o
6,000s
Knife, operating, 13" blade
9,686
9,686
9,670
1,731
0
o
681
1,050
16
5,114m
Knife, operating, 2ª blade
4,096
4,096
4,096
1,937
o
0
o
1,937
1,937
o
2,159m
Scissors, bandage
105,159
105,159
131,526
52,620
7,576
15,392
12,220
17,432
3,000
36,600
16,747
16,500
Sciesors, dis., cur., 53°
5,774
5,774
8,609
2,852
0
500
1,266
1,066
o
2,367
1,752m
Scissors, dis., str., 58"
11,515
11,515
16,383
8,044
756
5,450
1,822
16
o
3,487
4,236a
SURGICAL APPLIANCES
Anesthesia apparatus, N2O
678
678
931
6
6
o
o
0
o
L
100
o
Phorometer
590
588
425
385
26
226
63
70
195
54
66
o
Sphygmonanometer, mercurial
12,602
12,602
11,205
2,164
6
1,266
0
892
125
2,500
1,500
2,000
Splint, Thomas, are, hinged
65,273
65,273
74,073
39,521
450
11,420
12,857
14,794
9,886
9,887
4,316
2,896
Splint, Army, leg, 1-ring
41,968
36,968
52,839
21,071
1,560
3,369
11,254
4,888
21,735a
I-RAY EQUIPMENT
Machine, radiographic, 200ma
L81
396
609
92
18
27
36
11
35
47
51
30
I-ray, field, generator
775
775
1,083
41
20
18
o
,
109
2
140
70
I-ray, field, mobile unit
1,152
1,042
2,085
308
o
26
158
124
15
o
o
25
STERILIZERS
Hospital, complete
206
203
674
183
F
70
49
20
21
7
414
Hospital, utensil
5,131
5,097
10,270
2,389
502
786
L58
64)
788
1,110
743
668
FIELD EQUIPMENT
XIt strap, cantle ring
151,924
151,924
419,067
25,787
o
12,150
7,883
5,75%
o
o
37,000
L6,617
Kit insert, Type I
62,069
62,069
250,373
26,026
5,008
2,218
8,750
10,050
12,045
4,850
4,850
25,000
Kit insert, Type II
3,900
3,900
48,960
3,900
o
900
2,000
1,000
1,000a
XIL strap, litter
159,750
159,750
424,188
28,993
o
16,585
8,078
4,330
o
o
37,600
44,322
Kit pouch, canvas
148,002
148,002
340,498
18,021
799
0
13,200
4,022
40,220
0
o
91,981
Kit, suspender
72,874
72,874
140,686
25,000
o
5,800
7,542
11,658
11,200
3,400
3,100
19,190
Chest, field, plain
11,518
11,518
10,360
1,876
167
525
1,109
75
0
1,161
1,399
4,000
Chest, field, modified
2,353
2,353
o
1,033
259
515
236
2)
0
500
820ml
Litter
1,684
1,684
45,211
o
o
o
o
0
2,000m
Litter, folding
1,999
1,999
1,990
109
45
64
o
0
49
o
1,890m
e All "Authorisation" and "Under Contract" figures
-- Figures in thousands
are less all deliveries prior to January 1, 1942.
(a) Completes authorizations
Defense A14 and Navy figures not included.
(b) Completes contracts
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - STATUS OF PROCUREMENT - APRIL 23, 1942
Source of Information: Medical Department Procurement Progress Reports
Required
Percent Required Production
Item
1942
Delivered
Contracted,
Produc-
Con
Due
Del
V Due
undelivered
tion*
Not Contracted
20
40
60
80
FIRST AID DRESSINGS
Packet, first aid
3,308,516
31
0
14
Dressing, first aid, large
5,345,532
98
58
37
V
Dressing, first aid, small
8,610,685
73
32
12
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
V
Forceps, hemostatic, 8 types
259,416
87
59
57
Forceps, hyst., Pean, curved
25,301
48
2
21
V
Forceps, sponge
49,979
71
41
55
Forceps, towel, 2 sizes
28,797
100
34
54
V
Holder, needle, Hegar-Mayo
16,969
98
80
38
Knife, operating, 3 sizes
22,966
100
74
42
Scissors, bandage
131,526
80
51
40
Scissors, dis., curved 5½"
8,609
67
58
33
Scissors, dis., straight 5½"
V
16,383
70
60
49
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
Anesthesia apparatus, N2O
931
73
1
1
Phorometer
425
100
99
91
Sphygmomanometer, mercurial
11,205
100
35
19
Splint, Thomas, arm, hinged
74,073
88
71
53
Splint, Army, leg, $-ring
52,839
70
73
40
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
Machine, radiographic,
609
65
15
15
X-ray, field, generator
1,083
72
26
4
X-ray, field, mobile unit
2,085
50
4
15
STERILIZERS
V
Hospital, complete
674
30
31
27
V
Hospital, utensil
10,270
50
33
23
FIELD EQUIPMENT
Kit strap, cantle ring
419,067
36
6
V
7
Kit insert, Type I
250,373
25
11
10
Kit insert, Type II
48,960
8
8
8
Kit strap, litter
424,188
38
6
7
Kit pouch, canvas
340,498
43
16
V
5
Kit suspender
140,686
52
20
18
Chest, field, plain
10,360
100
18
18
Litter
45,211
4
4
o
Litter, folding
1,990
100
5
5
*U.S.A. only
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Statistical Service
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TEXT SUMMARY - C. W. S. - STATUS MAY 1, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service Progress Reports
GAS MASKS: Deliveries reported this week total 37,719 Service Masks, 4,743
Diaphragm Masks and 11,084 Training Masks. The present controlling factors
are duck, webbing, eyerings and the newly developed outlet valves. Difficulty
is experienced in maintaining a sufficient flow of these components to the
assembly plants. Steel has been approved as a substitute for the brass form-
erly used in the eyerings, and the specifications for this steel are being
developed.
PROTECTIVE AGENTS; There were 56 tons Impregnite "I", 390 tons Shoe Impregnite
and 98,528 tubes of Protective Ointment reported. Other deliveries include
80 tons Bleach, 31,472 gallons Non-Corrosive Bleach and 201 tons Impregnite
Solvents.
The production of Protective Ointment is controlled by the facilities for
the manufacture of Dichloramine-T and Triacetin. Present facilities limit the
production of this Ointment to about 100,000 tubes or 7.5 tons per week.
Non-Corrosive Bleach is being produced at the maximum rate consistent with
the availability of RH-195, a component part. Steps are being taken to in-
crease the production of this chemical compound.
CHEMICAL AGENTS: Deliveries of 227 tons Mustard Gas, 2 tons Lewisite, 76 tons
Tear Gas (CNS) and 157 tons White Phosphorus were reported.
The production of Mustard Gas during the past few weeks has been approxi-
mately 30 per cent greater than the rated plant capacity. If equal success is
obtained in all plants now under construction, it is expected that the large
deficit of this item will be materially reduced. The first unit of the Hunts-
ville plant is now in operation, three additional units are expected to be
operating by August 1st and two other units by January 1, 1943. In addition,
two plants are planned for Pine Bluff with a completion date set for March 1,
1943.
Lewisite is at present produced by the Edgewood Pilot Plant. Increased
production of Lewisite must await the completion of the Huntsville and Pine
Bluff units. The requirements for Lewisite are impossible of fulfillment.
Chemical Warfare states that the total Air Corps requirements should be reduced
from 117,809 tons to 54,000 tons. The shortage of Lewisite, namely 63,809
tons, would be made up by additional Mustard Gas.
INCENDIARY BOMBS: There were 521,752 Substitute and 93,720 Magnesium Bombs
delivered during this report period.
VARIOUS DELIVERIES: Deliveries of 802 Mark-10 Airplane Tanks, 582 Steel Con-
tainers (ton), 58 Power Driven Decontaminating Apparatus and 2,660 Chemical
Mortar Shells were reported.
Other deliveries include 17,966 Gas Proof Curtains, 162 Mark-20 Airplane
Tanks and 19,360 Extra Canisters for Diaphragm Masks.
Chemical Warfare Service
Statistical Service
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED CRITICAL AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY
PROGRAM* - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Item
ised**
tract**
1942
Apr 30
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Apr
May
Jun
CRITICAL
Agent Bleach (ton)
5,441
6,367
7,014
941
185
202
382
172
310
310
310
Agent H.T. Bleach (ton)
900
522
493
56
10
20
o
26
110
110
110
Agent Non-Corr. (gal)
2,574,151
2,400,664
1,369,677
150,067
o
o
28,349
121,718
40,000
LO,000
40,000
Apparatus Decont. Power
1,178
1,178
1,389
212
0
o
67
145
160
160
160
Bomb, Incendiary (Mag)s/
83,313
61,622
***
375
o
4
111
260
160
160
160
Bomb, Incendiary (Sub)g/
19,962
19,962
-
4,694
246
780
1,911
1,757
2,000
2,000
4,000
Canister, Diaphrage
633,886
633,886
416,094
311,737
o
93,474
91,566
126,697
o
20,000
163,957
Canister, Optical
8,110
8,110
o
o
o
0
o
o
6,092
o
o
Canister, Service
1,431,483
1,431,489
1,201,510
552,811
189,836
160,161
155,897
46,917
240,000
464
o
Chemical Agents (tons)
Lewisite (M-1)
4,912
2,953
117,809
54
0
o
25
26
40
5
40
l'ustard (HS)
25,972
18,010
84,321
2,885
615
724
586
960
600
600
1,200
Phosgene (CO)
1,139
640
1,081
640
0
o
546
94
94
o
o
Screening Smoke (FS)
1,992
1,655
18,479
740
250
202
205
63
300
96
o
Screening Smoke (HC)
3,837
3,837
474
0
o
o
o
o
200
300
300
Tear Gas (CNS)
2,507
1,547
20,054
847
120
226
277
224
150
150
150
White Phosphorus (WP)
13,599
9,786
3,830
1,151
207
o
523
421
Procured as Needed
Mask, Gas, Disphrage
615,247
634,646
843,200
163,880
104,180
21,190
8,437
30,073
30,000
30,000
30,000
Mask, Gas, Service
1,357,810
1,420,515
2,046,132
668,999
153,969
175,238
146,465
193,327
140,000
140,000
140,000
Tank, Airplane M-10
33,096
33,096
47,256
2,970
o
928
722
1,320
850
850
6,850
Tank, Airplane M-20
11,290
940
1,691
162
o
0
o
162
156
o
o
Tank, Airplane M-21
11,290
940
1,665
0
o
o
o
0
156
o
o
ESSENTIAL
Agent, Simulated (M1,M2)
3,177
3,177
597
0
o
0
o
o
o
o
o
Alare, Gas
48,780
48,309
34,135
o
0
0
o
o
o
o
o
Apparatus Decont. (1) qt)
665,545
665,545
534,978
89,943
12,000
20,000
24,596
33,347
58,475
78,000
78,000
Apparatus Decont. (3 gal)
45,541
43,948
42,232
o
0
o
o
o
250
5,000
5,000
Candle, DM
33,402
33,402
44,019
o
o
o
0
o
o
o
1,000
Canister, Coll. Prot.
5,206
5,206
5,736
4,908
526
893
1,150
2,339
437
o
o
Cart C.K. 4.2°
2,374
2,374
436
o
o
0
o
o
50
30
30
Container Steel (1 ton)
47,788
33,680
259,437
6,474
568
1,112
1,627
3,167
2,000
2,000
2,000
Curtains, Gasproof
437,774
442,353
653,702
199,999
77,586
63,365
28,800
30,248
65,000
65,000
65,000
Cylinders Portable
27,262
27,262
17,018
0
0
o
o
o
o
900
274
Flace Thrower, airplaced
520
0
1,035
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Flace Thrower, Mounted
927
o
2,537
0
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Flane Thrower, Portable
980
980
800
733
o
50
427
256
250
253
o
Generator Smoke Veh.
20,111
5,040
51,673
0
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Impregnite I (ton)
10,634
5,212
1,875
709
48
152
217
292
300
500
500
Impregnite Shoe (ton)
8,348
0,469
4,316
4,848
808
1,176
1,127
1,737
1,300
1,300
1,300
Mask, Cas, Horse M.
20,713
20,713
28,248
o
o
o
o
o
o
10,000
10,713
Mask, Gas, Horse K5
18,432
18,432
29,056
o
0
0
o
o
o
10,000
8,432
Mask, Gas, Training
3,053,190
3,053,192
o
430,607
149,803
140,590
105,330
34,884
100,000
250,000
400,000
lline, Land, Chemical
1,411,507
1,109,107
398,970
543,347
159,970
303,146
80,231
o
o
o
o
Mortar Chemical 4.2"
1,906
1,906
395
o
o
o
o
o
50
30
30
Ointment Prot. (ton)
10,744
2,170
1,261
82
4
o
30
LB
35
36
36
Protector, Collective
2,900
2,800
2,608
2,730
197
600
1,334
599
500
169
o
mespirator, Dust
5,450,500
5,532,747
6,590,712
21,925
14,250
o
3,836
3,839
130,887
500,000
500,000
Set, Gas, Detonation
4,684
4,684
59,718
2,401
281
1,979
o
141
o
o
o
Set, Gas, Instructional
o
0
7,660
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Shell, Chemical Dortar
2,059,837
1,316,661
647,481
11,696
o
o
3,419
8,277
15,000
48,000
48,000
Shell, Livens Projector
187,639
187,639
32,268
3,568
3,548
0
o
o
5,000
5,000
5,000
Sight, Chemical Mortar
2,117
2,117
411
0
o
0
o
o
30
30
30
Solvent, Impregnite (ton)
22,685
22,685
5,156
4,323
1,366
080
1,202
875
850
850
850
- Defense A1d and Navy figures not included.
Figures in Thousands
os Deliveries prior to January 1, 1942 are excluded.
--- No figures available
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PROCUREMENT PROGRESS - C. W. S. - SELECTED ITEMS - MAY 1, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
PERCENT OF OBJECTIVE DELIVERED
1942 ARMY
DELIVERIES
0
20
40
60
80
ITEM
OBJECTIVES
JAN I-MAY I
$
IMPREGNITE SHOE (TON)
4,316
4,848
100
PROTECTOR, COLLECTIVE MI
2,608
2,730
100
FLAME THROWER, PORTABLE
800
733
92
SOLVENTS IMPREGNITE (TON)
5,156
4,323
84
CANISTER, DIAPHRAGM
416,094
311,737
75
INCEND. BOMB CLUSTER (4 LB)
229,911
149,083
65
C.G. GAS (PHOSGENE) (TON)
1,081
640
59
CANISTER, SERVICE
1,201,510
552,811
46
CONTAINER STEEL (ONE TON)
14,164
6,474
46
IMPREGNITE I (TON)
1,875
708
38
MASK, GAS, SERVICE
2,046,132
688,999
34
CURTAINS, GASPROOF
653,702
199,999
31
WHITE PHOSPHORUS (TON)
3,830
1,151
30
APPARATUS DECONT. (12 QT)
534,978
89,943
17
APPARATUS DECONT. POWER
1,389
212
15
AGENT BLEACH (TON)
7,014
941
13
AGENT NON-CORROSIVE (GAL)
1,369,677
150,067
"
AIRPLANE TANK M20
1,691
162
10
01NTMENT PROTECTIVE (TON)
1,261
82
7
AIRPLANE TANK MIO
47,256
2,970
6
C.N.S. (TEAR GAS)(TON)
20,054
847
4.
F.S. SCREENING SMOKE (TON)
18,479
740
4
MUSTARD GAS (TON)
84,321
2,885
3
DUST RESPIRATORS
6,590,712
21,925
0*
LEWISITE (TON)
117,809
54
of
AIRPLANE TANK M21
1,665
0
o
APPARATUS DECONT. " GAL)
42,232
o
o
IT
. LESS THAN ONE PER CENT DELIVERED
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Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
SERVICE GAS MASKS
DIAPHRACM GAS MASKS
THOUS
Total 1942 Objective: 2,046,132
THOUS
Total 1942 Objective: 843,200
1,200
300
Schedule
Schedule
800
200
668,999
163,880
400
100
Deliveries
Deliveries
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
SCHEDULE
154
329
476
616
756
896
1036
1176
1316
SCHEDULE
104
125
134
164
194
224
254
284
314
DELIVERIES
154
329
476
669
DELIVERIES
104
125
134
164
MUSTARD GAS
LEWISITE
TONS
Total 1942 Objective: 85,606 tons
TONS
Total 1942 Objective: 117,809 tons
9,000
450
Schedule
Schedule
6,000
300
3,000
2,885
150
Deliveries
Deliveries
54
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
SCHEDULE
615
1339
1925
2225
2825
4025
5825
8225
11225
SCHEDULE
o
o
28
68
108
148
188
288
488
DELIVERIES
615
1339
1925
2885
DELIVERIES
o
o
28
54
AGENT, BLEACH
AGENT, NON-CORROSIVE
TONS
Total
1942
Objective:
7,014
tons
Total
1942
Objective:
1,369,677
gallons
THOUS
3,000
225
Schedule
Schedule
150,067
2,000
150
Deliveries
1,000
75
941
Deliveries
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
SCHEDULE
186
388
769
1079
1389
1699
2059
2419
2779
SCHEDULE
o
o
28
68
108
148
188
228
268
DELIVERIES
186
388
769
941
DELIVERIES
o
o
28
150
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PRODUCTION FACILITIES - C. W. S. - STATUS MAY 1, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
MUSTARD GAS
PHOSGENE GAS
Present facilities for the manufacture
Edgewood Arsenal has the only Phosgene
of Mustard Gas consist of two plants lo-
Plant. Its capacity is rated at 75 tons
cated at Edgewood and Huntsville with a
per week or 3,900 tons per year.
rated capacity of 1,200 tons per month.
The present Phosgene requirements for
Five additional plants are planned or
the thirty month period extending from
under construction at Huntsville and two
January 1, 1942 through the first six
are planned at Pine Bluff.
months of 1944 are placed at 17,963 tons.
Mustard Gas requirements for the thirty
Present facilities are adequate to meet
month period extending through the first
54 per cent of the requirements, or 9,750
six months of 1944 are placed at 124,444
tons, during that period.
tons. This does not include the 46,400
Two additional plants with the same
tons needed as a Lewisite substitute.
rated capacity, to be available by Janu-
Present planned facilities are adequate
ary 1, 1943, are necessary to meet the
to meet 94 per cent of the requirements.
requirements.
MUSTARD GAS
PHOSGENE GAS
TONS
TONS
9445
OBJ.
1942 TOTAL OBJECTIVE 85,606
1942 TOTAL OBJECTIVE
4,081
1943
TOTAL
OBJECTIVE
104,370
1943 TOTAL OBJECTIVE
12,106
1944 TOTAL OBJECTIVE 124,444
1944 TOTAL OBJECTIVE
17,963
1944
OBJ.
125,000
15,000
PRODUCTION WITH
2 ADDITIONAL PLANTS
1943
OBJ.
943
OBJ.
100,000
PRODUCTION WITH
12,000
5 ADDITIONAL PLANTS
1942
OBJ.
X
75,000
9,000
50,000
6,000
1942
OBJ.
PRODUCTION WITH
PRESENT PLANTS
PRODUCTION WITH
PRESENT PLANTS
25,000
3,000
DELIVERIES
DELIVERIES
1942
1943
1944
1942
1943
944
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TABULAR SUMMARY - DEFENSE AID TRANSFERS - AS OF APRIL 15, 1942
Source of Information: International Division
Material Transferred
Operating Division
Thru
Period
Thru
Percent of Increase
Mar 15
Mar 15 - Apr 15
Apr 15
Apr 15 over Mar 15
(MILLIONS)
(MILLIONS)
(MILLIONS)
Ordnance
$241.6
$ 66.0
$307.6
27
Air Corps
125.5
103.4
228.9
82
Quartermaster Corps
116.3
45.8
162.1
39
Signal Corps
10.5
6.6
17.1
63
Corps of Engineers
11.1
1.3
12.4
12
Chemical Warfare Service
7.0
1.9
8.9
27
Medical Department
0.5
0.8
1.3
160
Total
$512.5
$225.8
$738.3
44
Material Received
Country
Thru
Period
Thru
Percent of Increase
Mar 15
Mar 15 - Apr 15
Apr 15
Apr 15 over Mar 15
(MILLIONS)
(MILLIONS)
(MILLIONS)
United Kingdom
$321.1
$130.1
$451.2
41
Russia
131.2
74.4
205.6
57
China
41.7
18.5
60.2
44
Netherlands
8.1
0.0
8.1
o
Greece
4.4
0.0
4.4
o
Brazil
1.2
1.5
2.7
125
Turkey
1.9
0.0
1.9
o
Belgium
0.3
0.2
0.5
67
Chile
0.0
0.2
0.2
-
Poland
0.1
0.0
0.1
o
Transp. & other expenses
2.5
0.9
3.4
36
Total
$512.5
$225.8
$738.3
44
International
Statistical Service
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DEFENSE AID TRANSFERS - AIRPLANES - AS OF APRIL 15, 1942
Source of Information: International Division
TRANSFERS
1,500
Cumulative
1,000
PURSUIT,
INTERCEPTOR
BOMBER
(ALL TYPES
500
SERVICE COMBAT
1942
0
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Cum.
Pursuit
13
328
512
1,077
1,204*
Bomber
1
137
350
665
792#
Service
27
208
293
523
676#
Combat
* April 15
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Statistical Service
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DEFENSE AID TRANSFERS - AMMUNITION - MARCH 31, 1942
Source of Information: International Division
Transferred
Percent
Item
Thru
Month of
Thru
of
Feb 28
March
Mar 31
Increase
ARTILLERY
(THOUSANDS)
(THOUSANDS)
(THOUSANOS)
Shell, AC, 20mm, practice
5,610
210
5,820
4
Shell, HE, (AC, T&AT) 37mm
18
0
18
0
Shot, fixed, AP, 37mm, M51
244
188
432
77
Shell, fixed, HE, 75mm, nc, M48
319
o
319
0
Shell, HE, 75mm, rc, M48
157
o
157
0
Shot, semi-AP, 75mm, M72
44
o
44
o
Shell, HE, 155mm how., MK101
47
o
47
o
Charge, prop., normal, 155mm how., M2
385
o
385
o
Charge, prop., reduced, 155mm how., MIA1
210
24
234
11
BOMBS
Bomb, HE, AC, general purpose, 250#
50
11
61
22
Bomb, demolition, 500#, M43
2
3
5
150
SMALL ARMS
Cartridge, cal. 22, long rifle, ball.
60,010
o
60,010
0
Cartridge, cal. 30, AP, M2
13,235
2,773
16,008
21
Cartridge, cal. 30, ball, M2
51,041
36,932
87,973
72
Cartridge, cal. 30, tracer, Ml
5,490
12,456
17,946
227
Cartridge, rifle grenade, cal. 30
8,626
o
8,626
o
Cartridge, cal. 50, AP, VI
1,902
5,240
7,142
275
Cartridge, cal. 50, ball, VI
151
o
151
0
Cartridge, cal. 50, tracer, M
1,333
204
1,537
15
Cartridge, cal. 45, ball, M1911
19,373
56,865
76,238
294
International
Statistical Service
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EDITORIAL COMMENT ON OUR MILITARY EFFORT - Tallied from a uniform list of news-
papers in large cities of the 12 F. R. Districts by weeks ended each Wednesday.
Source of Information: Statistical Service, May 6, 1942
Editorial sentiment in favor of wage and farm price control has
been growing irregularly during the past years. The first peak in this
line occurred about a year ago, shortly after the creation of the Office
of Price Administration and Civilian Supply. The real upward climb, how-
ever, began in June and, except for a brief valley at the time of the re-
organization of OPACS into the present Office of Price Administration,
continued irregularly upward until the end of November.
Following the outbreak of war, editors generally expressed hope
that voluntary wage and price agreements might prove practicable and, for
a time, demand for controls fell sharply. The line began to rise once
more prior to the passage of the Emergency Price Control Act but passage
of the Act brought about another decline which lasted until the beginning
of last month.
The recent sharp rise appears to have been caused by the wide-
spread conviction that price control will fail unless wages are regu-
lated and farm prices confined to the old parity. There has been no
disagreement with the principle of commodity price control 8.8 outlined
in the President's message, but doubt is expressed by many of the editors
about the probable adequacy of the methods involved.
SENTIMENT FOR CONTROL
OF WAGES AND FARM PRICES
June Avg = 100
Message
To Congress
1,500
Outbreak
of War
Price
1,000
Control Act
500
OPACS
OPA
100
APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
1941
1942
Editorial Opinion
Statistical Service
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WEEKLY STATISTICAL SUMMARY
REPORT NO. 46
MAY 14, 1942
Page
Page
ARMY STRENGTH
1
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Engineer Procurement - Text Summary. 22
Engineer Procurement - Tabulation
23
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
Lags in Required Production
24
Text Summary
2
Construction Progress - Text Summary 25
Lags in Required Production
3
War Construction Progress - Diagram. 26
Machine Tool Requirements
4
Status of Selected Equipment Items
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
on Army Supply Program
5
Text Summary
27
Small Arms Production and
Status of Selected Items on Army
Requirements
6
Supply Program
28
Daily Rates
7
Status of Certain Items - Diagram
29
Daily Rates
8
Lags in Required Production
30
Status of Selected Ammunition Items
on Army Supply Program
9
CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE
Aircraft Bombs and Fuzes
10
Production - Text Summary
31
Status of Selected Items on Army
Supply Program
32
Lags in Required Production
33
QUARTERMASTER CORPS
Procurement Progress - Diagram
34
Summary - Procurement of Basic
Production Activity - Diagram
35
Items - Supply & Transportation
11
Production Facilities - Diagram
36
Status of Selected Items on Army
Supply Program
12
AIR FORCES
Progress Toward 1942 Required
Aircraft Procurement - Text Summary. 37
Production
13
1942 Presidential Objective
38
Selected Items of Basic Supply
14
Army Airplane Estimates & Accept.
Selected Items of Webbing and
Bomber
39
Tentage
15
Pursuit and Service Combat
40
Lags in Required Production
16
Trainer
41
TRANSPORTATION
SIGNAL CORPS
Port Situation - Rail Freight
42
Procurement - Text Summary
17
Port Situation - Car Unloading Delays 43
Status of Selected Items on Army
Ship Construction in the U. S
44
Supply Program
18
Status of Selected Items on Army
INTERNATIONAL AID
Supply Program
19
Transfers - Tabular Summary
45
Status of Selected Items on Army
Transfers - Tanks
46
Supply Program
20
Lags in Required Production
21 EDITORIAL OPINION
47
SECRET
ARMY STRENGTH - MAY 13, 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, General Staff
ARMY STRENGTH
-IN THOUSANDS-
3,000
Offi-
cers
Men
Total
1940
Jul
20
270
290
Aug
22
303
325
Sep
29
408
437
Oct
34
483
517
2,567
MAY 13 *
2,500
Nov
40
540
580
Dec
45
573
618
1941
2,411 MAY 13 *
Jan
57
678
735
Feb
68
840
908
Mar
76
1,039
1,115
Apr
83
1,204
1,287
May
88
1,268
1,356
Jun
93
1,361
1,454
2,000
Jul
102
1,422
1,524
Aug
107
1,481
1,588
Sep
109
1,484
1,593
Oct
113
1,522
1,635
Nov
116
1,526
1,642
Dec
119
1,565
1,684
OFFICERS
1942
Jan
122
1,760
1,882
Feb
130
2,005
2,135
1,500
Mar
140
2,115
2,255*
Apr
146
2,338
2,484*
1,000
500
ENLISTED MEN
1940
1941
1942
o
J A S o N D J F M A M J J A S o N D J F M A M J
* Estimates
Army Strength
Statistical Service
SECRET
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TEXT SUMMARY - ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT - MAY 14, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department and Statistical Service, SOS
AIRCRAFT BOMBS AND FUZES
A shortage of both nose and tail fuzes for aircraft demolition bombs is
indicated in the record of unobligated stocks in ordnance depots in the United
States. Both of these fuzes are necessary for the use of the bomb, and both are
attached at the time of use.
UNOBLIGATED STOCKS OF DEMOLITION BOMBS ON HAND IN U.S. DEPOTS MAY 1, 1942
100-1b. bomb (unfuzed)
478,236
300-1b.
#
If
82,102
//////
500-1b.
"
If
112,030
#######
1000-1b. If
#
2,452
N
2000-1b. "
"
120
Total bombs (unfuzed)
674,940
Tail fuze M106
411,894
Nose fuze M103
302,597
Total Bombs Available for Use
302,597
Unsatisfactory results in the functioning of the fuzes led to experi-
mental engineering changes, which in turn resulted in the slowing up of the pro-
duction and assembly of the fuzes.
TANK GUNS
During April progress was made in reducing the shortage of 37mm and 75mm
tank guns on hand in continental United States. Requirements indicated below are
the number of the respective guns needed for arming standard light and medium
tanks on hand in continental United States and now in production.
The guns indicated below are not all in tanks with troops. As of April
30, 1942, 346 of the 37mm guns were in depots being installed or made ready for
installation in tanks. With regard to the 75mm guns, it was reported that 1,305
were in depots and in the hands of Industrial Service, installed or being in-
stalled in medium tanks for the United States Army.
Tank Guns
March 31
Required
On Hand
Shortage
75mm tank guns
1,408
1,086
322
37mm tank guns
3,221
2,969
252
April 30
75mm tank guns
1,605
1,873
Excess
37mm tank guns
3,484
3,431
53
Ordnance
Statistical Service
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LAG IN REQUIRED PRODUCTION - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Monthly Status Report
The following critical and essential items include those on the monthly
status report for April, 1942, on which less than 15 percent of the 1942 re-
quired production has been delivered.
AMMUNITION
KQUIPMENT
Delivered
Percent
Delivered
Percent
1942
thru
of
1942
thru
of
Item
Objective
April 30
Objective
Item
Objective
April 30
Objective
that, W51 or 16, 37m
26,300,000
3,830,333
14
System, remote cont. 90m
1,084
139
13
Bomb, Crag., 20#, MAI
2,156,654
260,040
12
Rifle, auto., M1918A2
22,870
3,049
13
Cart., tracer, cal.30
1,026,895
118,107
12
MO, cal.50, (flex.)
67,776
8,601
13
Bomb, OP, 250#, M57
1,351,288
167,527
12
Howitzer, 105m, SP
2,782
358
13
Cart. ball, cal.50
88,435
9,695
11
Carrier, personnel, W3
8,925
1,153
13
Links, net.belt, cal.50
2,740,909
306,428
11
Howitser, 75m, 5P
1,839
201
11
Shell, HE, no, M48, 75m
8,920,641
930,274
10
Track, artillery repair
96
11
11
Shall, NP, M60, 105mm how.
1,273,642
113,855
9
Truck, instr. repair
62
7
11
Cartridge, AP, cal.50
1,763,789
124,319
7
System, remote cont., MI
4,008
382
10
Shell, HE, W63, Tim
14,300,000
972,496
7
Director, 90m M
1,022
98
10
Links, net. belt, cal.30
2,484,262
141,247
6
Howitser, 75mm pack
1,213
118
10
Shall, HE, M71, 90mm
7,879,270
505,225
6
Mount, cal.50, M, NO
23,183
1,858
8
Bomb, OP, 2000#, MM
42,563
2,522
6
Rifle, cal.30, M1903
979,000
75,915
e
Cartridge, AP, cal.30
2,040,850
80,014
4
Own, 37m, AA
3,500
242
7
Canister, Time, tank
1,852,720
79,186
4
Oun, 57m, AT wheeled
1,059
77
7
Shell, HE, M56, Blass
999,485
41,776
4
Oun, Com, A.A.
8,000
430
5
Shell, HE, MAR, 3", tank
841,706
29,880
4
System, remote cont. 40m M
8,018
432
5
Cartridge, tracer,cal.50
586,639
18,732
3
Pinder, height AA
942
49
5
Nomb, chen. 85,100# M47A1
2,761,600
71,808
3
Machine gin, cal.30, MO917A1
36,687
1,982
5
Cartridge, incend. eal.30
439,479
7,771
2
Pistol, eal.45
547,421
19,500
4
Shell, HE, MIA2 11,40mm
24,359,713
410,871
2
Director, M y/m & 40m
14,091
474
3
Cartridge, incend. 20mm
52,766
921
2
Inst., obs. AA 30 ML
1,231
37
3
Bomb, OP, 1000#, M44
707,140
11,670
2
Car, scout, W3A1
9,406
295
3
Cartridge, incend. eal.50
366,413
3,949
1
Tractor, medium, Ml
6,760
il
1
Shell, NP, M57, &
550,297
2,490
(a)
Tractor, heavy, in
6,758
94
1
Shot, M59, 37m, AA
1,215,070
0
o
Carbine, cal.30
1,077,808
20
(a)
Shot, 90mm,AA
252,630
0
o
Equip. cont., cal.50 A.A. MO
1,687
o
o
Shot, M62, 3", tank
2,313,690
o
o
Oun, 37m, AT 52
2,539
o
o
Shell, HE M107,155mm how.
1,994,880
o
o
Car, amored, medium
1,937
o
o
Shot, 20mm, W75 AC
53,267
o
o
Car, arnored, heavy
1,000
o
o
Bomb, SAP, 500#, M58
728,277
0
o
Howitzer, 155m, M1
450
o
o
Bomb, SAP, 1000#, M59
256,899
o
o
Oun, 57m, AT, SP
2,054
o
o
Thousands.
(a) Less than one percent.
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MACHINE TOOL REQUIREMENTS FOR 1942 - MARCH, 1942
Source of Information: Army and Navy Munitions Board
Army &
Ord-
Other
Mari-
Navy
Navy Air
nance
Army
time
Total
Balancing Machines
105
352
85
I
30
572
Bending Machines
496
1,103
67
14
81
1,761
Boring Machines
3,437
2,516
2,465
44
404
8,866
Broaching Machines - All Types
246
350
436
53
29
1,114
Centering Machines
93
134
202
15
9
453
Cut-off Machines
618
2,186
970
117
89
3,980
Contour and Filing Machines
119
1,090
72
--
I.
I
1,281
Drills, Radial
2,028
1,781
1,562
58
133
5,562
Drilling Mach., Sensitive & Upright
3,617
13,863
6,229
198
375
24,282
Drill & Boring Machine, Special
200
5,163
1,732
23
4
7,122
Forging Machines
510
197
1,082
116
356
2,261
Gear Cutting Machines
1,137
2,221
1,519
105
88
5,070
Gear Grinding & Finishing Machine
200
988
456
96
32
1,772
Grinders, Cylindrical
1,759
7,948
2,921
133
275
13,036
Grinders, Univ., Tool & Cutter
1,267
2,145
1,371
55
187
5,025
Grinders, Surface
1,187
2,990
1,337
31
202
5,747
Grinders, Miscellaneous
397
2,936
3,856
27
81
7,297
Hammers
248
334
49
52
208
891
Jig Borers
343
235
142
8
52
780
Key Seaters
130
149
14
3
25
321
Lathes, Automatic
735
2,706
1,421
160
95
5,117
Lathes, Engine
4,997
4,822
2,235
87
145
12,286
Lathes, Gun Boring
183
20
284
I
--
487
Lathes, Tool Room
814
854
1,026
13
95
2,802
Lathes, Shell Turning
464
1,293
--
I
-
1,757
Lathes, Turret
6,347
5,689
3,829
65
669
16,599
Lathes, Bench & Others
1,784
2,445
1,590
400
112
6,331
Measuring & Testing Machines
411
775
664
22
47
1,919
Milling Machines, Bed Type
1,025
1,342
4,358
72
170
6,967
Millers, Bench & Hand
206
730
1,082
31
65
2,314
Millers, Profilers, Die Sinkers
633
1,089
1,995
13
94
3,824
Millers, Knee Type
3,547
4,108
3,078
68
529
11,330
Millers, Planer Type
--
170
317
166
38
691
Millers, Special
486
1,207
834
5
84
2,616
Millers, Univ. Head & Ram Type
237
238
153
4
33
665
Planers
696
217
295
8
58
1,274
Polishing & Buffing Machines
503
2,219
305
9
60
3,096
Presses - All Types
1,093
842
1,136
26
23
3,120
Screw or Bar Mach., Single Spindle
1,306
1,283
795
59
206
3,649
Screw or Bar Mach., Multiple Spindle
679
818
2,063
34
54
3,648
Shapers & Slotters
671
1,007
1,326
92
90
3,186
Shears, Nibblers, Riveters
734
3,213
119
48
154
4,268
Thread Millers
715
563
996
31
87
2,392
Tool Sharpeners
974
1,420
503
140
219
3,256
Welding Machines - All Types
2,645
1,184
3,584
1,021
4,000
12,434
Total
50,222
88,935
60,555
3,722
9,787
213,221
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PROGRAM - MAY 5, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
May
Item
ised
tract
1942
May 5
Feb
Mar
Apr
1-5
May
Jun
Jul
COMBAT VEHICLES
Scout car, M3A1
16,538
16,538
9,406
395
o
o
295
100
800
1,187
1,200
Personnel carrier, M2 & M4
9,735
9,235
4,636
1,930
587
480
220
o
128
325
325
Personnel carrier, M3
17,095
16,854
8,925
1,212
355
192
198
59
555
550
1,000
Armored cars (all)
22,430
7,860
8,937
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Tank, light
24,245
22,745
10,588
1,806
363
418
557
90
562
645
780
Tank, medium
40,692
40,692
14,000
2,828
630
672
817
133
984
1,230
1,425
Tank, heavy
1,132
777
115
o
0
o
o
o
1
o
4
SMALL ARMS
Rifle, cal.30, MI
1,200,490
1,200,490
579,500
191,140
40,260
49,180
53,280
8,090
55,450
55,550
58,800
Carbine, cal.30, ML
1,652,243
1,607,243
1,077,808
20
12
o
o
o
500
1,105
3,500
Rifle, cal.30, M1903
1,707,551
806,727
979,000
77,897
11,981
21,889
25,982
1,982
30,000
30,000
30,000
Rifle, auto. Brg.cal.30,M1918A2
31,219
31,219
22,870
3,519
613
900
1,170
470
1,513
1,500
1,500
Machine gun, cal.30, AC
157,629
128,955
96,700
26,557
4,440
6,090
9,221
1,099
9,042
9,500
10,000
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
442,581
432,515
137,436
37,520
6,389
10,849
11,010
1,843
9,805
12,218
14,500
Submachine gun, cal.45
1,619,094
792,782
979,336
196,765
45,783
48,092
54,340
8,834
56,500
59,000
59,000
Machine em, cal.50, AC
435,452
329,552
142,046
58,274
15,197
15,530
15,806
2,247
14,973
16,000
17,000
Machine gun, cal.50, AA
57,043
56,704
35,463
8,534
1,584
2,035
3,335
382
4,348
4,500
4,500
Machine gun, cal.50, MB
121,400
120,170
68,061
8,999
1,656
2,656
3,339
248
2,499
4,000
5,000
ARTILLERY
Oun, 20m, AC
141,170
125,388
47,473
14,514
2,826
3,912
4,738
633
5,385
6,500
7,110
Oun, 37m, AC
13,750
13,731
3,683
1,323
267
350
400
56
425
600
717
Oun, 37m, AA
2,673
2,673
3,500
242
40
51
121
o
160
200
200
Oun, 37m, tank, M6
66,230
60,817
20,763
6,179
942
1,496
1,782
83
1,900
2,319
2,875
Oun, 37m, AT, wheeled
16,775
16,775
14,461
2,751
639
394
752
123
1,065
1,250
1,400
Own, 37m, AT, self-propelled
8,699
5,380
2,539
0
o
o
o
o
780
576
200
Oun, 40m, AA, MI & SP
25,640
12,736
11,100
456
o
65
365
26
445
1,022
1,266
Oun, 57m, AT, wheeled
8,500
6,500
1,059
95
o
2
75
18
176
210
290
Own, 57m, AT, self-prop. (a)
2,286
o
2,054
o
o
o
o
o
Schedule not available
Mortar, 60mm
17,442
17,442
3,790
1,649
300
379
323
o
600
850
500
Howitser, 75m, field & pack
2,023
1,746
1,213
118
o
0
48
o
60
70
85
Howitser, 75m, self-propelled
2,428
500
1,839
201
47
68
86
o
34
60
60
Oun, 75mm, tank
41,119
40,849
14,190
3,066
533
796
922
167
1,025
1,300
1,500
Own, 75m, AT, self-prop. (a)
1,350
1,350
50
364
1
101
218
4
180
180
306
Own, 3", tank
3,102
2,052
115
0
0
0
o
0
o
20
20
Gun, 3", AT, wheeled
100
100
o
o
0
o
o
0
None scheduled
Oun, 3ª, AT, self-propelled (a)
6,445
1,580
5,378
0
0
0
o
o
None scheduled
Mortar, 81m
6,101
6,101
3,773
1,211
345
286
281
46
431
425
425
Oun, 90mm, AA
7,826
7,525
2,800
430
74
84
137
21
138
162
195
Howitser, 105m, wheeled
4,240
4,223
3,035
1,694
367
479
467
58
404
394
163
Howitser, 105mm, self-propelled
3,686
924
2,782
368
0
177
181
10
None scheduled
Howitser, 155m, new
1,270
950
450
o
o
o
o
o
Starts in Sep 142
Oun, 155m, MI.
465
465
119
141
28
31
31
2
8
30
40
FIRE CONTROL, AA
Director, MS & M6
33,295
18,145
14,891
511
71
144
254
37
375
450
554
Director, M7
3,487
2,487
1,022
102
25
21
27
4
28
29
39
Finder, height
2,101
2,101
942
54
7
18
17
5
24
25
28
Instrument, binaural training
17
17
229
7
o
0
o
o
o
o
o
Instrument, flank spotting
662
608
1,071
330
125
100
24
o
75
75
49
Instrument, observation, BC
2,672
2,672
1,231
37
o
16
6
o
80
100
113
Locator, sound
714
714
2,311
170
20
47
36
4
50
50
32
Rule, flank spotting
222
204
358
7C
o
68
0
o
134
o
o
Tester, stereoscopie
1,039
1,039
414
o
o
0
o
o
o
109
100
Trainer, stereoscopic
381
80
261
29
8
5
8
o
2
4
4
Figures include procurement for Defense Aid and other services.
.
Quantity accepted prior to January 1, 1942, has been excluded.
(a) Total requirement for 57m, 75m, and ": AT self-propelled guns
is 7,482, 398 either 57m or 75mm in addition to those shown.
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SMALL ARMS PRODUCTION AND REQUIREMENTS APRIL 15, 1942
Source of Information: Small Arms Division, Ordnance Department
It is reported that contemplated shortages in the production of caliber
.30 AC and M1917A1 machine guns will be covered by diverting excess production of
the caliber .30, M1919A4, guns and expanding capacities of existing facilities.
Caliber .50 AC production is expected to meet 1942 requirements, but additional
capacity will be needed for the output required in 1943.
Estimated shortages of the carbine, Lee-Enfield and Boys antitank rifles
in 1942 will be more than made up in 1943 and 1944, according to present produc-
tion estimates. If these models are also to be used to fulfill the requirement
program of the M1903, an additional monthly capacity of 60,000 rifles will be
needed during 1943.
Requirements for the caliber .45 submachine gun are largely for war aid.
The procurement of .45 caliber pistols was suspended for some time, pending the
development of the carbine, and requirements were only recently established. Plans
for the development of the required additional capacities of 1,500 and 3,000 per
day for the caliber .45 submachine gun and pistol, respectively, have not yet been
reported.
1942 Production
Percent of Requirement
Required Estimated %
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
MACHINE GUNS
Cal.30, AC, fix.&fl.
96,700
93,047
96
Cal.30, M1919A4, fix.&fl.
100,149
167,113
167
Cal.30, M1917A1
40,687
31,765
78
Submachine, cal.45
979,036
894,999
91
Cal.50, AC, basic
142,046
192,868
136
Cal.50, M2, HB, fix.&fl.
68,061
68,606
101
Cal.50, WC, AA, fix.&fl.
35,463
47,478
134
Cal.303, Bren, all types
15,000
13,434
90
RIFLES
Carbine, cal.30, Ml
1,077,808
226,570
21
U.S., cal.30, Ml
579,500
663,890
115
Cal.30, M1903
979,000
436,117
45
Lee-Enfield, cal.303
550,000
493,215
90
Antitank, cal.55 (Boys)
35,500
31,818
90
PISTOLS
Cal.45, M1911A1
549,421
164,000
30
Cal.38, all types
179,576
168,490
94
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DAILY RATES - ORDNANCE PROCUREMENT - - MAY 5, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Daily rates are averages for the past 30 days of schedules and of deliveries.
Statistically, the points plotted each day are 30-day moving averages trailed.
RIFLE, CAL. 30, MI.
AUTOMATIC GUN, 20 MM
1,800
160
DELIVERY
OBJECTIVE
RATE
DELIVERY
RATE
OBJECTIVE
1,600
140
1,400
120
1,200
100
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN, 37 MM
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN, 40 MM
4.5
12.0
DELIVERY
OBJECTIVE
RATE
3.0
8.0
OBJECTIVE
1.5
4.0
DELIVERY
RATE
o
o
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN, 90 MM
HOWITZER, 105 MM
DELIVERY
RATE
6.0
24.0
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
4.0
20.0
DELIVERY
RATE
2.0
16.0
o
12.0
MAR
APR
MAY
MAR
APR
MAY
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Source of Information: Ordnance Department
Daily rates are averages for the past 30 days of schedules and of deliveries.
Statistically, the points plotted each day are 30-day moving averages trailed.
MEDIUM TANK
LIGHT TANK
32
21
OBJECTIVE
DELIVERY
RATE
28
16
OBJECTIVE
24
is
DELIVERY
RATE
20
12
MACHINE GUN, CAL 30, CV
TANK GUN, 75MM
380
30
DELIVERY
RATE
OBJECTIVE
DELIVERY
RATE
OBJECTIVE
320
24
260
18
200
12
MACHINE GUN, CAL. 50 HB, CV
TANK GUN, 37MM
110
60
DELIVERY
DELIVERY
RATE
RATE
90
45
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
TO
30
so
15
MAR
APR
MAY
MAR
APR
MAY
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED ORDNANCE AMMUNITION ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY
PROGRAM - MAY 5, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department
(All figures in thousands)
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
May
Item
ised
tract
1942
May 5
Feb
Mar
Apr
1-5
May
Jun
Jul
BOMBS & PYROTECHNICS
Bomb, frag., 20#
(b)
1,226
1,226
2,157
260
79
110
o
o
228
200
250
Bomb, chem., 100#
(be)
1,181
845
2,762
77
14
25
31
5
51
90
56
Bomb, demo., 100#
(4)
5,959
5,013
1,635
509
27
279
137
17
133
75
120
Bomb, demo., 250#, 300# (b)
4,921
2,513
1,351
167
29
39
44
(a)
35
50
75
Bomb, demo., 500#
(b)
1,629
1,245
567
179
55
23
46
5
34
40
50
Bomb, demo., 1000#
(b)
1,160
503
707
15
3
(a)
2
3
9
10
19
Bomb, demo., 2000#
(b)
191
191
43
3
0
o
o
o
(a)
2
6
Bomb, SAP, 500g
(b)
1,257
756
728
o
o
o
o
o
7
30
76
Bomb, SAP, 1000#
(b)
548
244
257
0
o
o
0
o
o
3
18
Flares
2,322
876
2,457
18
(a)
5
11
1
253
185
183
Signals, aircraft
7,642
3,036
5,004
232
92
62
40
o
625
799
335
SMALL ARMS
Cartridge, cal.30
16,345,908
14,695,469
8,557,108
1,157,931
185,590
306,171
417,248
66,010
508,655
556,046
635,148
Cartridge, cal.30, carbine
475,267
473,567
532,755
537
34
o
500
3
2,400
3,400
3,400
Cartridge, cal.45
6,589,644
2,196,444
3,297,070
246,020
49,180
65,676
74,404
13,162
70,564
77,050
88,055
Cartridge, cal.50
5,618,395
5,046,099
2,805,186
166,547
27,827
44,775
57,993
9,852
99,959
137,380
170,230
Link, metallic belt, cal.30
4,928,871
2,006,017
2,484,262
147,687
35,340
34,907
41,190
6,440
46,250
65,750
82,750
Link, metallic belt, cal.50
5,546,721
3,928,205
2,740,909
321,760
61,918
101,119
99,942
15,332
129,000
146,000
167,000
MINOR CALIHER
Cartridge, 20m, AC
235,332
188,290
135,467
19,031
2,963
3,592
6,127
203
4,966
10,250
13,900
Shell, HE, 37m, AC
9,510
6,578
2,419
738
228
441
49
o
451
o
o
Shot, AP, 37m, AC
544
544
171
61
o
12
22
27
28
25
10
Shell, HE, 37m, A&
17,255
16,255
6,401
3,054
910
383
534
152
840
400
400
Shot, AP, 37m, AA
2,016
2,016
1,215
0
0
0
o
0
125
75
170
Shell, HE, 37m, T & AT
51,672
21,706
14,300
1,153
74
432
466
181
1,009
1,000
1,250
Shot, AP, 37m, T & AT
75,413
46,878
26,300
4,101
591
1,011
1,905
271
1,485
2,850
3,000
Canister, 37m, 7 & AT
5,208
4,103
1,853
79
o
o
79
o
271
275
250
Shell, HE, 40m, AA
70,989
24,218
24,360
457
108
150
153
46
157
500
1,000
MEDIUM CALIBER
Shell, HE, 75mm gun
22,976
7,559
10,808
1,797
327
473
596
141
471
532
1,100
Shot, AP, 75mm gun
23,546
22,996
7,131
1,135
336
227
506
64
703
750
750
Shell, ank. ,NP, 75mm gun (b)
1,532
476
154
230
34
0
88
37
o
o
0
Shell, HE, 75m how.
15,268
8,469
7,527
1,473
0
641
505
o
796
603
604
Shell, sok., EP, 75mm how.
1,793
616
847
o
o
o
0
o
80
40
60
Shell, HE, 3ª, M
1,662
1,662
1,998
1,015
147
226
404
33
104
188
110
Shell, HE, " T & AT
4,738
3,581
642
30
o
15
o
o
58
50
100
Shot, AP, 3ª, T & AT
13,465
6,830
2,314
0
0
0
0
o
85
200
300
Shell, HE, 90mm, AA
11,816
8,316
7,879
505
97
0
177
o
153
345
500
Shot, AP, 90m, AA
675
675
253
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
10
Shell, HE, 105m how.
32,792
26,261
11,036
2,571
463
810
752
o
699
1,102
1,208
Shell, smk, WP, 105m how.
4,149
2,421
1,274
114
o
19
95
o
43
100
100
SEPARATE LOADING
Shell, HE, 155mm gin
(4)
1,403
1,376
360
141
97
55
20
o
51
66
50
Shot, AP, 155mm en
280
263
237
(a)
o
o
o
(a)
9
14
27
Charge, prop., 155mm gun
1,813
1,668
572
455
103
132
175
12
95
100
75
Shell, HE, 155mm how.
(b)
9,496
7,937
2,166
1,291
310
319
282
194
109
90
190
Shell, ask, WP, 155m how. (b)
782
385
109
10
o
10
o
o
60
o
o
Charge, prop., 155m how.
10,453
10,453
2,768
2,008
779
646
298
45
372
491
450
MISCELLANEOUS
Shell, HE, 60m mortar
28,877
19,972
9,508
2,739
356
591
1,120
$
730
950
950
Shell, HE, 81m mortar
7,769
7,273
4,723
1,259
26)
402
465
o
735
550
530
Shell, smoke, WP, Elas nortar
765
745
550
2
o
o
2
o
98
75
50
Grenade, hand, frag. & off.
12,911
12,839
2,992
270
212
0
o
0
250
600
870
Grenade, rifle, cal.30 & cal.50
3,707
3,707
3,364
439
o
80
280
20
219
520
770
Orenade, HC, smoke, 04 & AC
6,629
6,582
1,648
34
o
(a)
34
o
81
90
90
Mine, antitank
6,026
5,096
2,491
422
49
125
203
43
648
300
300
(a) Less than 1,000.
(b) Unfused.
(c) Unfilled.
Figures include procurement for Defense Aid and other services.
Quantity accepted prior to January 1,1942, has been excluded.
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AIRCRAFT BOMBS AND FUZES - MARCH 31, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department and Statistical Service, SOS
Charts below indicate that both nose and tail fuzes are limiting
the use of the aircraft bomb. While present Ordnance schedules indicate
that the nose fuze situation may be corrected by July, an increasing short-
age of tail fuzes appears imminent.
It should be noted that, although the nose and tail fuzes are not
loaded with the bomb, they are necessary before the bomb can be used. The
nose fuze is used with only the demolition bomb, while the tail fuze is used
with both the demolition and semi-armor piercing bombs.
DEMOLITION BOMBS
Thousands
Cumulative
Actual
1942
1943
Estimated
June 1943 Objective
8,000
Nose Fuze
M103
1942 Objective
4,000
Demolition
Bombs
J F M A M J J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
DEMOLITION AND SAP BOMBS
Thousands
June 1943 Objective
Cumulative
Actual
1942
1943
Estimated
8,000
1942 Objective
4,000
Demolition and
Tail
SAP Bombs
Fuzes
J F M A M J J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
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TEXT SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER PROCUREMENT - BASIC ITEMS OF SUPPLY
Source: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
COTTON GOODS
The requirement for military use of heavier types of cotton goods than are gen-
erally available in peace time has necessitated changes in the textile industry
which have reduced productive capacity temporarily. Mills have had to adapt their
equipment to the manufacture of the heavier fabrics. Additional plants have not
been built and it is hoped will not be needed. Other problems facing the industry
include a fuel oil shortage in the New England Area and a labor shortage. The lat-
ter results primarily from the loss of men through the draft and to the shipbuilding
and other industries. The substitution of female for male labor in the mills has
not been successful. The limited supply of Egyptian type extra long staple cotton
may be a limiting factor in the future.
WOOLEN ITEMS
Conservation of wool is of vital importance to the Army. Wool is required for
the manufacture of military uniforms, due to its unusual ability to absorb moisture
and retain heat. Conservation of wool for military uses is being effected through
reduction in quality or quantity of wool used for clothing and equipage of troops
located in the southern half of the United States, and through a curtailment of wool
supplies available for civilian consumption. It is important that suitable shipping
space be allocated to wool shipments from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and
South America.
LEATHER GOODS
Approximately 80 percent of military requirements for leather is required for
the service shoe. Military requirements for this item include large quantities for
Defense Aid shipments to Russia. Through proper hide allocations and through apply-
ing and maintaining a greater grease content in soles, the existing shortage of sole
leather can be overcome. A shortage of horsehide for manufacture of gloves is being
overcome by relaxation of inspection standards and substitution of cowhide. Experi-
ments are underway to develop from vulcanized fibre or other material suitable sub-
stitutes for leather used in scabbards.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED Q.M. ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM - APR 30, 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Item
Prod.
ised
tract
1942
Jan 1-
:
--
Apr 30
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Apr
May
Jun
CLOTHING
Thous
Thous
Thous
Belt, web, waist
8,786
8,786
6,545
2,779,000
825,000
590,000
825,000
539,000
120,000
528,400
862,500
Boots, rubber, knee
183
183
291
164,002
36,581
51,671
22,942
52,808
36,494
Can'ge
o
Cost, wool, sorge
7,901
7,901
8,777
1,824,320
386,316
339,511
473,466
625,027
445,000
574,205
616,999
Drawers, cotton
34,205
33,424
17,592
7,424,442
2,295,801
1,763,311
1,323,338
2,041,992
1,650,300
2,173,875
2,956,320
Gloves, wook
10,413
9,611
7,938
2,067,552
490,698
501,948
582,047
484,859
561,600
295,598
397,060
Jacket, field
19,553
11,837
10,789
1,625,840
454,941
267,245
355,893
547,761
600,250
410,650
646,160
Jacket, HDT
13,056
11,476
6,216
2,377,039
607,747
457,690
492,009
819,593
841,900
1,094,380
1,466,000
Leggings, canvas, dantd.
18,817
13,849
11,430
1,663,336
352,391
330,812
490,507
489,626
648,400
1,772,889
2,457,800
*Liners, helmet, steel
7,887
7,887
7,381
2,010
o
0
0
2,010
410,000
1,141,436
708,000
Overcost, wool, o.d.
4,488
4,488
4,616
1,480,668
340,880
268,975
312,303
558,510
514,084
301,041
384,607
*Raincoat, atd. & dantd.
7,927
6,236
5,272
1,224,341
248,623
269,728
402,016
303,974
955,900
o
105,071
Shirt, cotton
21,161
16,610
7,321
5,851,704
959,404
1,328,128
1,397,464
2,166,708
1,909,120
1,467,441
1,904,852
Shirt, flannel
17,930
17,930
12,037
3,162,636
751,647
712,795
772,277
925,917
1,288,000
1,154,250
1,676,492
*Shoes, service
23,567
13,739
14,065
7,122,504
1,098,938
1,459,905
2,536,131
2,027,530
3,965,917
1,182,438
1,847,903
Socks, cotton
18,513
18,513
13,105
5,018,434
1,599,128
1,451,981
1,720,053
247,272
140,000
o
o
Suit, one-piece, HET
6,464
6,464
2,603
1,445,756
310,141
246,084
363,687
525,866
410,000
o
839,992
Trousers, cotton, khakt
32,356
21,468
15,513
2,767,092
728,778
765,917
782,160
490,237
1,185,000
759,474
2,033,150
Trousers, HBT
11,176
11,176
4,943
2,742,475
557,596
547,685
767,009
870,185
1,235,500
906,018
1,330,000
Trousers, wool, o.d.
18,360
14,788
13,629
2,947,870
747,287
517,591
778,318
904,676
1,145,500
1,087,644
1,297,902
Undershirt, cotton
41,468
41,468
18,069
8,050,689
2,059,996
1,745,905
1,638,450
2,606,338
1,037,111
3,577,452
4,140,356
EQUIPAGE
Bag, barrack
14,057
13,745
10,159
1,926,043
292,158
394,769
383,572
855,564
3,227,862
o
563,588
Bag, canvas, N., ster.
125
125
38
28,458
10,970
5,088
9,796
2,604
16,000
11,154
16,000
*Bar, mosquito
12,443
2,072
5,830
504,274
56,167
67,790
129,809
250,508
435,000
407,238
659,500
*Belt, cartridge, dantd.
4,192
4,192
1,884
516,415
68,755
94,850
133,520
219,290
156,600
1,059,340
468,000
*Belt, pistol
8,561
6,050
2,447
1,031,087
52,899
232,600
392,379
353,209
230,000
o
374,602
Blanket, wool, o.d.
23,144
14,015
11,844
3,006,126
833,503
673,359
729,805
769,459
721,000
1,291,433
716,960
*Can, meat
11,747
8,908
5,747
3,046,184
518,410
583,500
1,477,586
L56,688
1,687,500
1,486,744
1,480,000
*Canteen, M-1910
11,495
5,885
4,835
1,269,575
379,125
295,875
360,375
234,200
o
784,050
300,000
Carrier, pack
5,251
5,251
2,504
557,427
163,227
143,400
138,409
112,391
64,400
886,257
525,000
Comforter, cotton-filled
14,142
14,142
7,238
1,261,512
250,735
174,176
361,159
475,442
548,800
624,242
1,474,830
*Haversack
7,106
7,106
2,404
788,605
288,122
175,665
175,786
149,032
312,500
762,793
470,000
*Headnet, mosquito
5,329
1,407
1,641
524,122
3,590
20,903
187,035
312,594
578,000
0
70,004
*Pouche, first-aid
9,892
9,892
4,627
1,986,446
546,796
480,100
505,775
453,775
1,008,000
894,020
902,000
Roll, bedding, w.proofed
564
552
208
50,828
4,950
13,450
16,940
15,488
25,000
89,000
26,000
*Sling, carrying, or.
115
115
183
16,716
14,966
1,750
o
o
76,115
12,885
19,000
*Suspender, belt
2,503
2,503
2,772
978,990
45,400
132,600
73,340
727,650
130,000
277,000
557,000
Tent, pyramidal
1,642
1,642
503
180,546
0
1,200
34,118
145,228
41,400
12,065
14,756
*Tent, shelter-half
14,036
12,949
5,704
697,371
140,072
124,541
207,660
225,098
662,400
1,068,080
1,338,567
GENERAL SUPPLIES
Can, galvanized, 10-gal.
40
40
172
12,376
200
1,865
4,608
5,703
16,173
13,317
6,000
Can, galvanized, 32-gal.
57
57
436
13,256
o
o
5,931
7,325
20,688
23,539
o
*Container, water, 5-gal.
742
742
1,245
32,842
13,198
13,214
1,400
5,030
o
425,420
166,250
Lantern, gasoline
39
X
307
16,255
8,400
o
2,462
5,393
11,000
o
10,514
"Range, field
21
21
25
1,393
1,173
165
55
o
7,429
1,624
1,978
Scabbard, rifle
104
104
355
14,833
5,366
3,772
5,715
o
9,000
15,810
28,032
Stove, tent
482
482
580
381,910
72,202
77.795
163,921
67,992
22,150
72,150
100,000
MOTOR VEHICLES
Ambulances
13
12
11
967
349
142
38
438
471
330
1,360
Passenger care
11
10
6
10,405
LL2
5,359
4,540
$
64
complete
Motorcycles
83
57
77
8,273
2,748
2,694
2,434
397
5,955
3,201
4,752
Trucks, t-ton
190
154
179
47,697
7,290
6,421
16,412
17,574
14,733
14,400
14,400
Trucks, 1 & 3/4-ton
93
83
79
20,818
4,793
5,103
7,015
3,907
4,491
3,600
5,445
Trucks, 13-ton
73
65
74
17,512
2,784
3,170
5,367
6,191
8,100
4,000
4,030
Trucks, 23-ton
230
161
217
33,821
7,589
5,601
8,550
12,081
16,874
12,181
14,836
Trucks, 44 5-ton
13
12
9
2,820
476
829
562
953
564
1,505
1,313
Trucks, 6-ton & over
8
7
3
BL6
197
212
144
293
86)
75
500
Semi-trailers
7
5
8
981
169
107
149
556
2,256
676
285
Trailers
a
51
45
7,320
20
258
2,498
4,534
4,263
9,315
9,149
. Figures include procurement for Defense A14 and Navy.
- Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1962 has been excluded.
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Q. M. PROCUREMENT - PROGRESS TOWARD 1942 REQUIRED PRODUCTION - APRIL 30. 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
Required
Delivered
Percent of 1942 Required Production
Item
Production
1-1-42 to
$ 0
20
=
60
80
100
1942
4-30-42
CLOTHING
Belt, web, waist
6,545,279
2,799,000
43
Boots, rubber, knee
291,321
164,002
56
Coat, wool, serge
8,777,489
1,824,320
21
Drawers, cotton
17,591,908
7,424,442
42
Gloves, wool
7,938,077
2,067,552
26
Jacket, field
10,788,840
1,625,840
15
Jacket, HBT
6,215,846
2,377,039
38
Leggings, canvas, dismtd.
11,429,852
1,663,336
15
*Liner, helmet, steel
7,380,746
2,010
-
Overcoat, wool, o.d.
4,615,664
1,480,668
32
*Raincoat, atd. & dismtd.
5,271,949
1,244,341
24
Shirt, cotton, khald
7,321,012
5,851,704
80
Shirt, flannel
12,036,908
3,162,636
26
*Shoes, service
14,064,752
7,122,504
51
Socks, cotton
13,105,044
5,018,434
38
Suit, one-piece, HBT
2,602,509
1,445,756
56
Trousers, cotton, khakt
15,513,484
2,767,092
18
Trousers, HBT
4,943,496
2,742,475
55
Trousers, wool, o.d.
13,429,384
2,947,870
22
Undershirt, cotton
18,068,538
8,050,689
45
EQUIPAGE
Bag, barrack
10,158,854
1,926,043
19
Bag, canvas, water ster.
38,330
28,458
74
*Bar, mosquito
5,829,836
504,274
9
*Belt, cartridge, diantd.
1,884,136
516,415
27
*Belt, pistol
2,446,599
1,031,087
42
Blanket, wool, o.d.
11,843,671
3,006,126
25
*Can, meat
5,746,905
3,046,184
53
=Canteen, M-1910
4,835,434
1,269,575
26
*Carrier, pack
2,504,253
557,427
22
Comforter, cotton-filled
7,238,251
1,261,512
17
*Haversack, M-1928
2,404,262
788,605
33
=Headnet, mosquito
1,640,676
524,122
32
ePouche, first aid
4,626,829
1,986,446
43
Roll, bedding, water proofed
208,117
50,828
24
*Sling, carrying, ag.
182,711
16,716
9
*Suspender, belt
2,772,103
978,990
35
Tent, pyramidal
502,501
180,546
36
*Tent, shelter-half
5,704,439
697,371
12
GENERAL SUPPLIES
Can, galvanised, 10-gallon
172,224
12,376
7
Can, galvanised, 32-gallon
436,490
13,256
3
=Container, water, 5-gallon
1,244,776
32,842
3
Lantern, gasoline
307,325
16,255
5
*Range, field
24,857
1,393
6
Scabbard, rifle
354,851
14,833
4
Stove, tent
579,813
381,910
66
MOTOR VEHICLES
Ambulances
11,337
967
9
Passenger cars
5,630
10,405
185
Motorcycles
77,064
8,273
11
Trucks, 1-ton
179,049
47,697
27
Trucks, 1-ton
79,038
20,818
26
Trucks, 19-ton
74,259
17,512
24
Trucks, 2g-ton
216,554
33,821
16
Trucks, 44 5-ton
8,775
2,820
32
Trucks, 6-ton & over
2,877
846
29
Semi-trailers
7,720
981
13
Trailers
44,529
7,320
16
eDefense Aid and/or Navy deliveries included.
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QUARTERMASTER PROCUREMENT - SELECTED ITEMS OF BASIC SUPPLY - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
JACKETS, FIELD
Mil
Cumulative deliveries of this item for the four
months ending April 30, 1942 amount to 1,625,840,
which 1a only 15 percent of the total 1942 objective
of 10,788,840. Deliveries had kept ahead of the ob-
jective in January and February, but fell slightly
behind in March, and declined to about 5 percent be-
low the cumulative objective as of the end of April.
Jackets, field contain about 20 percent cotton
8
Scheduled
cloth. Because of the possibility of a drastic cur-
tailment in the use of wool due to a decline in 1m-
ports, the supply service has made recommendations for
Objective
the issue of this item in the southern part of the
continental United States as a substitute for certain
all wool clothing items which are needed in the thea-
ter of operation. Even the cotton cloth contained in
jackets, field may present a problem in the future
4
because it 1a made from 1-1/8" staple cotton. The
mill capacity for processing such long staple cotton
is limited and may not be adequate for future re-
quirements.
Delivered
J F M A M J J A S o N D
RANGE, FIELD, M-1937
Thous
Only 6 percent of the 1942 requirements had been
delivered on April 30, 1942. This represents little
better than one-third of the cumulative April 30 ob-
jective. There were no deliveries during April and
few since January. January deliveries account for 84
percent of the cumulative deliveries to date.
It will be noted from the accompanying diagram
that 72 percent of the total 1942 scheduled deliveries
20
are to be made during the one month of July. This
Scheduled
calls for the delivery of 15,209 units in one month,
whereas the total deliveries from July 1, 1940 to date
amounted to only 11,371.
The basic cause for the delinquency of this item
Objective
has been the time consuming process of redesigning 8
range containing a minimum of critical materials, par-
10
ticularly aluminum and altering equipment to produce
the new design. Even then the necessary copper tubing
and brass could not be obtained under the assigned
priority rating of A-1-1. Efforts are being made to
secure immediate allocation of copper tubing and brass
for the months of June and July, and the assignment of
an A-1-a priority for all materials required to pro-
Delivered
duce 18,511 ranges.
J F M A M J J A S o N D
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QUARTERMASTER PROCUREMENT - SELECTED ITEMS OF WEBBING AND TENTAGE - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
TENTS. SHELTER. HALF
BAGS. GANVAS WATER STERILIZING
MILLION
THOUSAND
12
105
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
5
TO
OBJECTIVE
4
35
DELIVERIES
OBJECTIVE
DELIVERIES
TENTS PYRAMIDAL
BELT CARTRIDGE
MILLION
MILLION
12
3.6
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
8
2.4
OBJECTIVE
A
1.2
DELIVERIES
DELIVERIES
SLINGS CARRYING MACHINE GUN & AMMUNITION
LEGGINGS. CANVAS. DISMOUNTED
THOUSAND
MILLION
SCHEDULE
150
12
SCHEDULE
100
e
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
50
4
DELIVERIES
DELIVERIES
J F M A M J J A 5 o N D
J F M A M J J A 5 o N D
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QUARTERMASTER CORPS - LAGS IN REQUIRED PRODUCTION - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Monthly Status Report
This tabulation includes selected critical and essential items of Quartermaster equipment
listed in the April 30 Status Report on which deliveries in the first four months of this
year have not reached 15 percent of the 1942 objectives.
Many of the items listed below can be grouped together since the lag in their production
is due essentially to a common cause. The shortage of duck and webbing has produced lage in
the delivery of Tents, shelter-half: Slings. carrying. machine gun: Carriers, pack, intrench-
ing: Coat, duck, WR; Sheaths, machete; Tents, assembly; and Tents, hospital ward.
Low metal priorities assigned to the Quartermaster Corps have caused lage in the follow-
ing items: Cans, galvanized. 10 gallon: Cans, galvanized. 16 gallon: Chairs, folding. metal;
Range, field; Lantern. gasoline: Ovens, AFB; Cane, galvanised. 32 gallon; Containers. water,
5 gallon; and Safes, field, lock.
A shortage of specification leather and wool has contributed to the lag in deliveries on
certain additional items below, such as: Undershirte, wool, knit; Drawers, wool, knit, heavy:
Scabbards, rifle; Saddles. Phillip's. pack, cargo: Boots, ski.
Factors that have contributed to delay in production have arisen from the primary causes
listed above. Changes in specifications for canvas and duck have at times caused difficulty
in operation of machinery. Inability to secure aluminum or monel metal have necessitated ex-
perimentation with other available metals.
DELIVERIES AGAINST 1942 REQUIREMENTS
Req'd
Del'd Thru
Req'd
Del'd Thru
Item
Prod.
Apr 30
Item
Prod.
Apr 30
1942
Number
$
1942
Number
$
Undershirt, wl., knit
91,819
12,875
14
Ovens, AFB, comp.
1,589
81
5
Semi-trailers
7.720
981
13
Suite, one-piece
236,869
11,337
5
Parka, alpaca lined
89.998
11,229
12
Tables. camp. fold.
72,286
3,908
5
Tent. shelter-half
5,704,439
697,371
12
Gloves, impermeable
500,122
17,562
4
Motorcycles
77.064
8,273
11
Scabbards. rifle
354,851
14,833
is
Insole, burlap. felt
252,276
24,434
10
Cans, galv., 32 gal.
436,490
13,256
3
Jacket-field, Alaska
85.335
8,344
10
Containers. V., 5 gal.
1,244,776
32,842
3
Parka, reversible, eki
90.792
9,248
10
Mittens, fur
12,969
388
3
Ambulances
11,337
967
9
Mittens. wool
230.766
8,057
3
Bars. mosquito
5,829,836
504,274
9
Goggles, M-1938
691.737
11,700
2
Comforters, wool-filled
74,256
6,714
9
Screens. latrine
53,156
1,001
2
Mittens. asbestos
596.579
54,619
9
Saddles, Phil. cargo
7.886
81
1
Slings, carrying, ag.
182.711
16,716
9
Overahoes, arctic, sp.
204,931
1,409
Socks, arctic
411,567
38,954
9
Boote, ski
39.157
139
.
Carriers, shovel,1 in.
905,242
72,570
8
Mittens, 1., ski
168.915
524
.
Drawers, wl., knit, hvy
178,163
14,185
8
Trousers. duck, WR
153.696
61
.
Cane. galv., 10 gal.
172,224
12,376
7
Liners. helmet, stl.
7,380,746
2,010
Cans. galv., 16 gal.
56,788
3,788
7
Safes, field, lock
18,000
2
Cases, canvas. dispatch
189,840
14,225
7
Carriers, pick, in.
15,344
o
o
Chairs. folding
793,448
58,006
7
Sheatha, machete
180.742
o
0
Tente, wall, small
464,105
33,591
7
Shoe pace, 10"
76,036
o
o
Range, field
24,857
1,393
6
Tents. assembly
1,266
o
o
Bags, sleeping, M-41
84,087
4,412
5
Tente, hospital ward
16,565
0
o
Lantern, gasoline
307.325
16,255
5
. Less than 1 percent
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TEXT SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS PROCUREMENT - MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
HEADSET HS-30 STANDARDIZED - The adoption of the new helmet type M-1 has
introduced a serious problem for the Signal Corps inasmuch as the present type
headset used by personnel of the Ground Forces cannot be used with the new helmet.
This has necessitated the issue of the old type helmet temporarily. A new type
of headset has been standardized to eliminate the existing problem. This new
headset incorporates the latest engineering improvements as well as the feature of
adaptability for use with the new helmet and will be employed universally by the
Army Ground Forces when they become available in sufficient quantities. No pro-
duction contracts have been awarded on this item, but it is understood that the
Signal Corps contemplates the procurement of approximately 150,000 units.
QUARTZ CRYSTALS - The procurement of finished quartz crystals in quan-
tities and the quality required is one of the difficult problems confronting the
Signal Corps. Many new radio sets require a large number of crystals to permit
operation in radio nets on the allocated frequencies. To cope with this situ-
ation there has been established a Quartz Control Coordination Section in the
General Development Division, Materiel Branch, Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Among other things the Section is charged with problems relative to the procure-
ment of raw quartz, improvement of manufacturing methods with a view to increas-
ing the output as rapidly as possible and distribution of finished crystals to
using organizations.
REORGANIZATION OF PROCUREMENT DIVISION - The Procurement Division, Mater-
iel Branch, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, is under reorganization. The num-
ber of Sections within the Division has been reduced from 13 to 5 and greatly in-
proved control of the functions is being exercised. The Statistics Section, Pro-
curement Division, which is charged with the responsibility of consolidating and
compiling statistical information on procurement of signal requipment has completed
plans for the utilization of machine tabulating equipment. Machine equipment for
this purpose is on hand and the work of coding requirements has been completed.
The coding of punch cards with basic information from which progress reports will
be made is in process. Completion of the change-over from manual to machine prep-
aration of the reports emanating from the Statistics Section is anticipated on or
about June 1.
NEW DIVISION - There has been set up in the Materiel Branch, Office of
the Chief Signal Officer, a new Facilities and Materials Division. Its general
function is to exercise coordinative control over industrial production capacity
for signal equipment. At present this Division is involved in the determination
of quantities of basic industrial materialsrequired for the manufacture of signal
equipment on the War Munitions Program. Computations are made by the machine tab-
ulating method following procedures established by the Statistical Service. Among
the critical materials on which requirements studies have been completed are:
aluminum, rubber, copper and Piezo quartz.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED IGNAL CORPS ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM
MAY 7, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
Accepted
Estimated
Under
Req'd
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Item
isede
tracte
1942
May 8
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 1-8
May
Jun
Jul
AIRCRAFT RADIO COMM. EQUIP.
Frequency Meter SCR-211
74,347
43,744
51,810
4,080
569
848
2,328
316
2,000
3,000
3,500
Interphone Equipment
RC-27
36,073
15,822
24,665
2,506
850
100
1,256
o
1,000
842
959
RC-54
3,840
3,840
}
[
o
o
o
o
o
500
300
300
26,818
RC-56
69,981
40,928
2,489
881
o
1,608
o
1,200
981
2,050
RC-45
5,083
2,859
3,252
215
o
0
213
o
o
150
191
RC-51
293
293
1,956
187
12
o
175
o
150
50
81
RC-75
21,136
5,560
14,354
0
o
o
0
0
o
0
400
Command Radio
SCR-185
40,287
18,662
25,445
3,615
740
482
2,153
155
1,600
2,000
2,500
SCR-274
120,289
72,736
62,091
5,646
2,846
1,050
1,738
0
2,000
3,000
3,500
SCR-285
8,522
7,805
8,940
1,561
94
481
415
15
800
800
800
SCR-522
66,459
37,094
54,581
776
o
o
501
275
1,600
2,500
3,200
Liaison Radio
SCR-187
4,023
3,198
5,135
358
110
1
121
29
150
400
400
SCR-287
63,582
39,895
25,094
2,090
256
744
1,054
o
500
800
800
Sea Rescue Radio
SCR-578
81,784
40,910
32,150
o
o
o
o
o
500
1,000
3,000
AIRCRAFT RADIO NAV. EQUIP.
Contactor Equipment RC-96
59,696
30,607
30,907
10,445
1,112
1,712
5,465
767
4,000
2,500
2,500
Filter Equipment RC-32
271,105
158,686
115,368
23,717
6,040
4,100
11,877
o
8,000
5,000
10,000
Localiser Receiver RC-108
35,560
30,000
16,541
Production
starts
in
August,
1942.
Marker Beacon Equipment
RC-39
4,479
2,952
2,905
712
58
227
331
0
300
400
400
RC-43
67,358
42,075
24,445
13,439
1,386
2,272
7,026
1,877
5,000
3,000
3,000
Radio Compass SCR-269
74,254
42,357
27,485
3,892
1,784
1,408
455
4
2,228
2,825
2,500
Absolute Altimeter
SCR-518
25,342
7,989
SCR-618
}
11,933
0
o
o
o
o
o
o
75
15,000
15,000
AIR-BORNE RADIO DETECTION
AND RECOGNITION EQUIPMENT
SCR-515 US-IFF
40,061
19,681
68,631
152
2
71
7
57
100
500
1,000
SCR-521 US-ASV,MX II
33,186
7,249
17,393
362
50
4
295
o
550
550
650
SCR-520 AI 10
2,471
2,465
o
o
o
o
o
2
30
60
340
SCR-540 BR.-AI,MK IV
586
580
SCB-595 US-IFF,MX III
{ {
5
o
o
5
o
5
50
35
SCR-585 BR.-IFF,MX II
117,249
16,710)
1,812
126
184
768
234
4,000
4,000
4,000
18,500
18,500
70,856
o
o
o
o
o
200
2,500
2,500
SCR-695 US-IFF,MK III-0
18,000
18,000
o
o
o
o
o
o
0
500
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT-GROUND
Charging Set SCR-169
3,466
5,466
2,525
o
o
0
0
o
o
10
100
Chest BC-5
31,759
1,390
12,155
1,165
1
0
181
o
100
500
500
Frequency Meter SCH-211
6,065
6,065
6,705
945
116
246
556
0
:
Loudspeaker LS-3
26,506
26,506
16,688
40
0
0
40
o
o
o
3,000
Maintenance Equip. ME-15
o
o
1,014
Recently
standardised;
not
yet
contracted.
Power Unit PE-75
2,304
1,963
1,275
o
o
0
o
o
o
100
200
(Radio) Receiver BC-342
1,188
1,188
25
615
o
15
299
41
500
315
o
Test Set I-56
4,492
4,492
8,268
598
188
126
25
o
100
500
500
Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1942, has been excluded.
Figures include procurement for Defense Aid and other Services.
-- Production estimate included in Aircraft Frequency Meter.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED SIGNAL CORPS ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM -
MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Item
isede
tracte
1942
May 8
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 1-8
May
Jun
Jul
GROUND RADIO COMMUNICATION-
RADIO SETS
Ground-Air Liaison and
Army, Corps & Division
Communication
SCR-177
1,305
553
1,434
454
140
98
2
2
o
70
170
SCR-178**
1,812
1,812
2,447
420
2
74
344
o
300
300
116
SCR-108
2,652
2,652
2,407
27
27
o
o
o
0
100
300
SCR-197
160
160
SCR-299
1,821
1,821
1,766
{
51
o
o
o
o
51
58
o
104
o
o
104
o
200
200
200
Intra-Regiment
Communication
SCR-284
17,681
17,681
1,539
1,589
{
0
o
o
o
o
o
17,912
700
1,500
SCR-288
609
50
54
189
277
600
646
o
SCR-543
1,581
1,581
2,127
o
o
0
o
o
250
250
250
Radio Intelligence, S.C.
SCR-206
313
301
338
128
36
28
26
2
1
o
50
SCR-243
104
104
98
22
o
0
22
o
25
8
o
SCR-244
372
372
360
o
o
o
o
o
60
60
100
SCR-255+=
148
148
152
44
o
10
24
4
25
28
o
Short Range Portable
SCR-194==
6,090
6,890
o
4,260
2,201
118
820
o
o
100
300
SCR-195
2,514
1,514
1,999
1,324
404
72
124
o
500
500
190
SCR-509
1,582
1,582
596
1,582
o
125
1,315
142
142
o
o
SCR-536
13,453
13,435
14,310
3,144
820
173
507
0
500
1,500
2,000
SCR-609
897
897
856
o
0
o
o
o
100
300
330
Animal Pack, Cavalry
Field Artillery
SCR-179
126
126
120
o
o
o
0
o
o
o
6
SCR-203
96
96
o
75
3
o
o
o
0
o
o
Short Range Vehicular
Field Artillery
SCR-008
10,053
10,053
6,197
o
o
o
o
o
280
417
367
SCR-610
24,288
24,288
19,248
o
o
o
o
0
o
150
5,000
SCR-028
2,374
2,374
2,067
0
o
o
o
0
o
166
366
Cavalry, Lightweight
SCR-511
4,416
4,416
3,869
o
o
o
o
o
400
1,000
1,000
Vehicular and Tank-
Armored Force
SCR-193 AM Type
6,562
6,562
600
76
o
o
o
o
o
300
300
SCR-245 AM Type=
6,592
6,592
2,013
951
427
270
127
o
500
600
600
SCR-295 FM Type
872
872
372
106
o
SCR-508 FM Type III
16,433
13,433
20,815
-
151
61
200
200
61
697
15
o
578
100
403
617
1,333
SCR-294 FM Type
786
786
320
SCR-538 FM Type III
67,775
48,617
21,202
171
o
72
24
100
100
100
1,000
25
312
642
o
2,187
4,033
2,667
SCR-506 AM Type II
13,500
18,500
10,749
o
o
0
o
o
o
0
50
SCR-510 FM Type IV++
6,254
6,254
7,172
2,066
o
917
1,000
149
1,500
1,500
1,000
SCR-528 FM Type III
50,504
30,504
22,522
1,594
53
339
951
251
607
1,233
2,667
GROUND-AIR NAVIGATIONAL AID
Control Net System SCS-2
20
20
20
o
o
o
o
o
2
4
9
Control Net System SCS-3
120
120
104
o
o
o
o
o
o
2
5
Homing Device SCR-277
145
145
98
Production starts in October 1942.
Instrument Landing System
SCS-51
713
o
657
Development
of
all
component
parts
not
yet
completed.
# Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1942 has been excluded.
Figures include procurement for Defense A14 and other Services.
- Acceptances to date include quantities delivered less minor components.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED SIGNAL CORPS ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM -
MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch,
Procurement Division
Under
Req'd
Acce
pted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Item
isede
tracts
1942
MAY 8
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 1-6
MAY
Jun
Jul
GROUND RADIO DETECTION
EQUIPMENT
Aircraft Warning
SCR-268
1,752
1,752
2,100
169
16
50
46
5
68
95
110
SCR-270
434
434
551
36
2
14
17
1
8
17
31
SCR-271
68
58
355
10
o
5
5
o
4
5
5
Antiaircraft
SCR-545
273
273
595
New development; production starts in 1943.
GCI Equipment
SCR-527
400
399
261
Production starts in November 1942.
Oun Laying, Fixed Station
SCR-296
176
175
218
1
o
o
1
o
o
18
28
Identification
SCR-582
1,010
10
1,147
10
o
10
o
0
o
0
o
SCR-533
2,025
881
5,911
11
o
9
o
o
5
45
60
Range Finder
SCR-547
812
812
812
o
o
o
o
0
o
0
5
Searchlight Control
SCR-541
1,006
1,006
1,739
New
development;
production
starts
in
1943.
WIRE COMMUNICATION EQUIP.
Reel Cart RL-16
8,000
o
402
o
o
0
0
0
o
200
500
Reel Equipment CE-11
35,669
35,669
26,777
12,451
o
o
12,451
0
5,000
5,000
5,000
Reel Unit RL-26-A
1,503
1,229
274
1,046
16
950
80
0
200
500
552
Reel Unit RL-31
9,114
9,114
11,685
870
64
187
o
0
1,500
2,000
2,000
Switchboard
BD-71
3,514
1,393
2,327
282
130
0
o
0
100
200
200
BD-72
4,730
3,780
6,470
1,226
177
126
0
0
100
100
200
BD-74-H
35
35
112
35
10
o
0
0
o
o
o
Telegraph Central Office
Set TC-3
458
458
374
o
o
0
o
0
5
10
20
Telegraph Printer EE-97
1,744
792
2,564
o
0
0
o
0
200
200
500
Telegraph Set TO-5
12,441
3,894
9,013
2,238
282
1,134
526
187
500
500
1,000
Telephone EE-B-A
199,557
199,557
135,126
26,354
852
200
1,810
296
5,000
10,000
25,000
Telephone Central Office
Set TC-1
111
61
103
61
51
o
10
0
5
10
10
Set TC-2
198
50
150
50
23
13
0
G
10
20
20
Set TC-4
575
55
1,378
0
0
0
0
o
o
10
20
Test Set EE-65
5,947
902
3,371
902
86
0
o
o
100
200
500
Wire W-110 (thous. miles)
901
874
449
181
53
17
66
21
63
63
80
Wire W-130 (miles)
100,399
100,399
90,915
20,429
4,522
1,818
7,151
5,373
5,000
10,000
20,000
MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAL EQUIP.
Converter M-209
51,929
51,929
48,513
0
o
o
o
o
o
100
500
Flash Ranging Set GR-4
24
24
31
0
o
o
o
o
5
5
4
Photographic Set PH-261
o
o
51
Recently
placed
under
procurement.
Signal Lamp Equip. EE-84
1,662
1,662
1,361
485
63
118
o
128
100
200
400
Sound Ranging Set GR-8
85
71
78
11
o
6
5
o
5
5
5
Theodolite ML-47
622
383
46
11
0
o
11
o
30
75
100
Time Interval Apparatus
EE-85
155
155
127
0
o
o
o
o
o
25
25
EF-86
12
12
112
0
o
o
o
o
6
6
o
o Quantity delivered prior to January 1, 1942 has been excluded.
Figures include procurement for Defense Aid and other Services.
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LAGS IN REQUIRED PRODUCTION - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Materiel Branch
Procurement Division
Selected critical items shown are taken from the Monthly Status Report,
Equipment Section, Army Supply Program for April. Deliveries of these items
are substantially less than 15 percent of the Production Required for 1942.
Required
Deliveries thru April 30, 1942
Production
ITEM
1942
Number
Percent
AIRCRAFT RADIO COMM. EQUIP.
Interphone Equipment RC-27
24,665
2,506
10
Radio Set SCR-187
3,135
329
10
Radio Set SCR-274
62,091
5,646
9
Interphone Equipment RC-36
26,818
2,489
9
Radio Set SCR-287
23,094
2,090
9
Radio Set SCR-522
34,581
501
1
Radio Set SCR-578
32,130
0
0
AIRBORNE RADIO DETECTION
AND RECOGNITION EQUIPMENT
Radio Set SCR-521
17,393
362
2
Radio Set SCR-535, SCR-595,
SCR-695
70,856
1,078
2
Radio Set SCR-520, SCR-540
340
5
1
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT - GROUND
Test Set I-56
8,268
598
7
Loud Speaker LS-3
16,688
40
*
Power Unit PE-75
1,275
0
0
GROUND RADIO COMMUNICATION-
RADIO SETS
Radio Set SCR-299, SCR-197
1,766
155
9
Radio Set SCR-528
22,522
1,363
6
Radio Set SCR-294, SCR-538
21,202
1,296
6
Radio Set SCR-293, SCR-508
20,815
969
5
Radio Set SCR-284, SCR-288
17,912
o
0
Radio Set SCR-543
2,127
o
0
Radio Set SCR-244
360
0
0
Radio Set SCR-608
6,197
o
0
Radio Set SCR-610
19,248
0
0
Radio Set SCR-628
2,067
0
0
GROUND-AIR NAVIGATIONAL AID
Control Net System SCS-2
20
0
0
GROUND RADIO DETECTION EQUIP.
Radio Set SCR-268
2,100
164
8
Radio Set SCR-270
551
35
6
Radio Set SCR-271
355
10
3
Radio Set SCR-296
218
1
*
Radio Set SCR-533
5,911
11
*
WIRE COMMUNICATION EQUIP.
Telegraph Printer EE-97
2,564
o
0
MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAL EQUIP.
Flash Ranging GR-4
31
0
0
- Less than 1%.
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TEXT SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH MAY 6, 1942
Source of Information: Supply Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
GENERAL
Deliveries during period of May 1-6 were made on 8 items. May de-
liveries to date on 3 items are greater than the entire May scheduled
production. This condition exists because these items are behind sched-
ule and attempt is being made to bring them up to schedule.
Acceptances
Schedule
Item
May, 1942
May, 1942
Electric lighting equip., 3 kva
99
56
Transit, 1-minute
110
50
Transit, 20-second
72
59
BRIDGES
Due to material shortages, production schedules on bridge, steel,
port., H-10, bridge, steel, port., H-20, and ponton bridge, 25-ton, are
not obtainable.
LAG IN 1942 REQUIRED PRODUCTION
Included in this report is a list of 42 selected items of engineer
equipment on which the acceptances for the first four months of 1942 are
15 percent or less of the required 1942 production.
There are 27 items which have no 1942 acceptances. Of these, 8 are
new items on the Army Supply Program. The remaining 15 items of the 42
selected items have acceptances for the first four months of 1942 of
from 1 to 15 percent of the required production.
TRACTOR, MEDIUM, WITH ANGLEDOZER
The required 1942 production is 968, of which 125, or 13 percent have
been delivered the first four months of 1942. Although this item is be-
hind the required production, deliveries on a new order for 734 are up
to schedule.
TRAILER (FOR MEDIUM TRACTOR)
For the first four months of this year, acceptances were 9 units or
1.24 percent of the required 1942 production of 724 units. Production on
a new order for 808 units was scheduled to begin in April. No acceptan-
ces were made against a. schedule of 20 units.
GRADER, ROAD, MOTORIZED
On a new order for 113, deliveries began in April with 12 acceptan-
ces against a schedule of 13. Although acceptances for the first four
months of 1942 are only 12.6 percent of the required production of 103
units, this item is only 1 percent behind schedule.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH MAY 6, 1942.
Source of Information: Supply Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
Acceptances
Schedules May-Aug, 1942
Item
May
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1-6
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Auger, earth, motorized
5
7
8
0
0
(a)
(a)
(a)
(a)
Boat, power, with trailer
0
0
19
40
0
19
10
5
25
Bridge, steel, port., H-10
12
4
0
2
o
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
Bridge, steel, port., H-20
4
10
12
10
5
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
Compass, lensatic, w/case(thas)
1
12
17
5
2
15
15
15
15
Compressor, air, motorized
0
0
o
0
0
o
o
100
140
Crane, truck mounted
11
11
4
5
0
43
o
o
0
Electric lighting equip., 3 kva
o
20
o
100
99
56
120
120
120
Electric lighting equip., 5 kw
60
49
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
Explosive, ammonium nitrate(tons)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Explosive, TNT
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Grader, road, motorized
o
o
o
13
0
20
20
12
0
Instruments, drawing, field
396
200
500
322
378
1400
2200
350
350
Ponton bridge, 25-ton
3
4
3
2
0
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
Searchlight, 24" beach defense
0
6
11
44
o
o
o
0
0
Searchlight, 60", AA
140
112
84
88
29
146
160
75
125
Shovel, gasoline, 1/2-yd.
8
21
13
13
0
12
12
12
22
Stereocomparagraph equipment
0
0
0
0
o
o
o
0
0
Stereoscope, mirror, w/bin.
311
209
36
27
o
75
225
71
200
Tractor, medium, w/angledozer
0
o
0
o
0
70
80
54
260
Trailer, light tractor
106
0
0
6
0
0
40
48
0
Trailer, searchlight
600
542
156
100
100
400
300
0
0
Trailer, Triangulation Tower
0
o
o
o
0
0
8
39
4
Transit, 1-minute
66
0
45
0
110
50
100
100
100
Transit, 20-second
100
0
50
250
72
59
0
o
0
Triangulation tower, port.
10
o
o
10
o
10
16
0
0
Water Supply, Engineers
18
o
o
o
0
0
0
0
5
Water puri. unit, mobile
o
0
0
18
0
12
12
12
o
Welding and cutting set
0
0
0
86
0
240
100
o
0
(a) Schedule of trucks unavailable
(b) Contingent upon receipt of materiel
(c) Information unavailable
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LAG IN 1942 REQUIRED PRODUCTION THROUGH APRIL 30, 1942 - CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Source of Information: Monthly Status Report
Items having acceptances thru April 30, 1942 of 15 percent or less of the 1942
required production
1942
Acceptances
Percent of
Item
Required
thru
1942 req'd.
Production
4/30/42
Production
Instruments, drawing, field set
10,295
1,418
14
Tractor, medium w/angledozer
968
125
13
Grader, road, motorized
103
13
13
Searchlight, AA, 60" mobile (light only)
3,375
424
13
Electric lighting equipment, 3 kva
1,014
120
12
Special equipment, Shop Co.
10
1
10
Compressor, air, motorized
678
55
8
Water supply equipment, Engineer
238
18
8
Map reproduction equipment, motorized
29
2
7
Truck, 4 ton, 6x6 cargo, w/12' loading bed
395
27
7
Truck, 5-6 ton, tractor
1,333
80
6
Truck, 21 ton, 6x6 (for searchlight)
6,629
255
4
Tower, demountable, fire control, 50'
396
12
3
Trailer (for medium tractor)
724
9
1
Theodolite
267
2
1
*Boat, reconn., pneumatic
2,190
o
o
*Boat, half
5,383
o
o
*Boat, storm
177
o
o
*Bridge, pneumatic, complete
37
o
o
Bridge, steel, treadway
22
o
o
Camera, copying, motorized
10
0
o
Car, railway, baggage (kitchen)
28
0
o
Car, railway, box (store)
25
0
o
Car, railway, gondola, w/drop ends, 60'
22
o
o
Explosive, ammonium nitrate (thous. lbs)
3,360
o
0
*Ferrying set
232
o
o
*Floats, pneumatic, 6 ton
2,239
0
o
Locomotive, gas, 30 ton, CA
8
0
0
Mobile reproduction equipment
3
0
o
Mixer, concrete, 14 cu. ft. capacity
172
0
o
*Motory boat, storm
177
0
0
Multiplex Projection Equipment
1
0
o
*Raft, Infantry, Support
619
o
o
Semi-trailer, 1500 gal. water
435
0
o
Semi-trailer, flat bed, 20 ton
29
0
o
Special equipment, Aviation
20
0
o
Special equipment, Road Const. Gen. Serv. Regt.
15
o
o
Stereocomparagraph
51
0
0
Trailer, for triangulation tower
47
0
0
Trestle equipment set
102
0
0
Truck, 4-5 ton, 4x4, dump
317
0
0
Truck, 6 ton, 6x6 (spec. devel. body)
876
0
0
# Items first appearing on the Army Supply Program
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TEXT SUMMARY - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Construction Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
As of April 30, 1942, the war construction program provided for 1,554
projects at an estimated completion cost of 6,679 million dollars. These
projects are located at 869 sites and represent not only the original ma-
jor construction jobs, but sizeable additions thereto.
The following table indicates the completion status of the total pro-
gram:
Number of
Percent of
projects
total projects
Completed
678
44
Ahead of schedule
150
10
On schedule
278
18
Behind schedule
148
9
Not started
300
19
TOTAL
1,554
100
The value of completed projects is 2,624 million dollars, 39% of the
total cost of the program. However, construction in place is valued at
3,419 million dollars, or 51% of total cost. This is less than one per-
cent behind the value of construction scheduled to be in place by April
15th.
Total troop housing, when completed, will provide facilities for
3,443,728 men. There are facilities for 2,051,072 men to date. Of 105
Camps and Cantonments, 64 (61%) are completed and ready for use; housing
facilities in these completed jobs are available for 1,195,592 officers
and enlisted men.
AIR CORPS -- As of April 30, Air Corps construction program in Continen-
tal U. S. provided for 545 projects at 281 different locations. The esti-
mated cost of these projects is 1,878 million dollars, of which 413 mil-
lion dollars (22%) has already been completed. Value of construction in
place, however, is 637 million dollars, or 34% of the total cost.
The following table indicates the current construction status of the
Air Corps program.
Number of Projects
Tactical Units
Non-Tactical Units
Total
Percent
Completed
71
71
142
26
Ahead of schedule
16
36
52
10
On schedule
43
66
109
20
Behind schedule
27
39
66
12
Not started
58
118
176
32
TOTAL
215
330
545
100
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - WAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Construction Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers
Estimated
PERCENT
Type
Cost
o
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
(Millions)
Other Troop Facilities
$ 449
D
5
V
0'Seas D'chge & Repl. Dep.
1,318
V
Camps and Cantonments
Misc. Ordnance Facilities
93
8
Ordnance Mfg. Plants
1,203
V
Storage Depots
186
V
Chemical Warfare Plants
137
V
Ports of Embarkation
48
V
Ordnance Amm. Stor. Dep.
311
V
Staging Areas
70
Miscellaneous
64
V
442
V
Air Corps Tactical Units
Air Corps Non-Tactical Units
1,436
V
General Hospitals
82
V
Holding & Recons. Points
106
V
Ammunition Loading Piers
21
Ammunition Back-up Areas
8
V
TOTAL
6,679
Estimated Cost
Construction
Value of Projects Completed V
In Place
and Ready for Use
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TEXT SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - FOR WEEK ENDED MAY 14, 1942
Source of Information: Finance & Supply Div. - Office of Surgeon General
STATUS OF CRITICAL AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS: A total of fifty contracts
on critical items were completed during the fourth quarter monthly
period of April. As of April 30, 1942, complete deliveries have
been made on 74 of the 243 critical items and 16 of the 127 essen-
tial items being procured on the 1941 and 1942 expenditure program.
STATUS OF CONTRACTS: The delivery of Gasoline, Electric Generators
for use with the Mobile Field X-ray Machine continues to lag. Only
23 of this item were delivered during the month of April. The pro-
gram of 803 is under contract with D.W. Onan and Sons, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. To date only eighty-nine units have been delivered,
leaving 222 behind schedule on April 30, 1942. Scarcity of copper
and copper wire is the ascribed cause of delay in the production of
these generators.
The Kny-Scheerer Corp., New York, N.Y. has a contract for
12,626 Needle Holders, Hegar-Mayo type, which should have been com-
pleted April 28, 1942. There are still 10,170 instruments undeliv-
ered on this contract. No deliveries have been made since March 15,
1942. Contractor gives the following reasons for delay: difficulty
in obtaining the basic steel; breakdown of machinery; cracking of
the top die in making forgings;A-1-A priority on a Defense Aid con-
tract; not delivering forgings fast enough; rejection of many rough
and unfinished instruments because of bad forgings and lines in the
steel. The rejections necessitated the procurement of more steel,
thus prolonging the delay. This report of difficulties is as of
May 8, 1942.
PERCENTAGE OF MILITARY PERSONNEL ON SICK REPORT: In the week end-
ing May 7, the percentage of sick within the continental limits of
the United States was 3.08. There were 2.90 percent in hospital and
.18 percent in quarters.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY
PROGRAM* - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Medical Department Procurement Progress Reports
Under
Req'd
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Con-
Prod.
Jan 1-
Item
ised
tract
1942
Apr 30
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Apr
May
Jun
FIRST AID DRESSINGS
Packet, first aides
2,720
1,011
3,309
550
o
o
15
535
0
710
301b
Dressing, first aid, largese
5,228
5,228
5,345
1,984
499
513
637
335
954
1,235
526
Dressing, first aid, smalle*
6,279
6,279
8,611
1,173
21h
82
233
644
1,200
1,079
1,000
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Forceps, hemostatic, Abbey
8,247
8,247
7,647
4,957
1,593
1,572
850
942
o
300
3,632
Forceps, hemo., H., mos,, straight
33,373
33,373
33,373
13,920
1,872
752
5,876
5,420
6,218
o
3,684
Forceps, hemostatic, Jones
10,322
10,322
10,514
3,385
o
1,045
348
1,992
2,248
203
949
Forceps, hemo., R.-K, straight
46,680
46,680
53,590
32,549
2,508
11,690
16,125
2,226
5,517
60a
Forceps, hemo., R.-P., curved
54,291
54,291
85,787
47,630
20,200
14,016
8,553
4,861
0
0
8,085
Forceps, hemo., Kocher, straight
9,404
9,404
9,404
2,844
0
216
372
2,256
2,105
o
2,010
Forceps, hemo., R.-0.,6 straight
30,515
30,515
30,515
25,367
4,474
9,985
4,356
6,552
700
7,5484
Forceps, hemo., R.-0.,74",straight
31,610
31,610
28,586
22,332
6,636
3,276
4,572
7,848
9,000
12,771
5,210
Forceps, hyst., Pean, curved
12,116
12,116
25,301
6,099
2,939
924
372
1,864
4,764
307
1,252
Forceps, sponge
36,183
35,294
49,979
28,596
8,314
9,866
6,480
3,936
2,066
5,9566
Forceps, towel, 3"
19,157
19,157
19,157
8,222
o
1,672
3,904
2,646
500
3,027
2,654
Forceps, towel, 5th
9,640
9,640
9,640
8,636
2,136
2,468
672
3,360
0
90a
Holder, needle, Hegar-Mayo
16,546
16,546
16,969
6,376
1,909
1,856
1,914
697
3,477
1,470
735
Knife, operating, 11" blade
9,200
9,200
9,200
6,000
o
2,976
3,000
24
6,000a
Knife, operating, 1/" blade
9,686
9,686
9,670
2,913
0
o
681
2,232
5,114
Knife, operating, 2* blade
4,096
4,096
4,096
1,937
0
o
o
1,937
0
0
o
Scissors, bandage
105,159
105,159
131,526
55,900
7,576
15,392
12,220
20,112
36,600
1,772
13,558
Scissors, dissecting, cur., 5th
5,774
5,774
8,609
3,431
o
500
1,266
1,665
2,367
1,7524
Scissors, dissecting, str., 51°
11,515
11,515
11,515
8,044
756
5,450
1,822
16
3,487
4,2364
SURGICAL APPLIANCES
Anesthesia apparatus, N2O
678
678
931
6
6
o
0
o
10
10
12
Phorometer
590
588
425
385
26
226
63
70
54
66
10
Sphygmomanometer, mercurial
12,602
12,602
11,205
2,364
6
1,266
0
1,092
2,500
0
1,500
Splint, Thomas, arm, hinged
65,273
65,273
74,073
45,502
450
11,420
12,857
20,775
9,887
0
4,299
Splint, Army, leg, 1-ring
41,968
36,968
52,839
21,771
1,560
3,369
11,254
5,588
3,600
3,962
5,560
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
Machine, radiographic, 200ma
481
396
604
103
18
27
36
22
47
50
28
X-ray, field, generator
775
775
1,083
61
20
18
0
23
2
13
20
X-ray, field, mobile unit
1,152
1,042
2,085
392
0
26
158
208
165
319
92
STERILIZERS
Hospital, complete
206
203
674
183
lala
70
49
20
7
414
Hospital, utensil
5,131
5,097
10,270
2,487
502
786
458
741
530
635
642
FIELD EQUIPMENT
Kit strap, cantle ring
151,924
151,924
419,067
25,787
o
12,150
7,883
5,754
0
37,000
46,617
Kit insert, Type I
62,069
62,069
250,373
27,021
5,008
2,218
8,750
11,045
4,850
4,850
25,000
Kit insert, Type II
3,900
3,900
48,960
3,900
o
900
2,000
1,000
Oal
Kit strap, litter
159,750
159,750
424,188
28,993
o
16,585
8,078
4,330
0
37,600
44,322
Kit pouch, canvas
148,002
148,002
340,498
23,536
799
0
13,200
9,537
o
o
o
Kit, suspender
72,874
72,874
140,686
28,158
o
5,800
7,542
14,816
3,400
3,400
19,190
Chest, field, plain
11,518
11,518
10,360
1,876
167
525
1,109
75
621
o
1,338
Litter
1,684
1,684
45,211
0
o
0
o
o
1,684a
Litter, folding
1,999
1,999
1,990
109
15
64
o
o
o
55
27
All "Authorisation" and "Under Contract" figures
-- Figures in thousands
are less all deliveries prior to January 1, 1942.
(a) Completes authorizations
Defense Aid and Navy figures not included.
(b) Completes contracts
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - STATUS OF PROCUREMENT - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Medical Department Procurement Progress Reports
Required
Percent Required Production
1942
Delivered
Contracted,
Produc-
Con
Due
Del
V Due
undelivered
tion*
Not Contracted
FIRST AID DRESSINGS
Packet, first aid
3,308,516
31
o
17
Dressing, first aid, large
5,345,532
98
58
37
Dressing, first aid, small
8,610,685
74
14
14
Y
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Forceps, hemostatic, 8 types
259,416
87
54
59
Forceps, hyst., Pean, curved
25,301
48
2
24
Forceps, sponge
49,979
71
41
57
DI
Forceps, towel, 2 sizes
28,797
100
40
59
Holder, needle, Hegar-Mayo
16,969
99
99
38
Knife, operating, 3 sizes
22,966
100
74
47
Scissors, bandage
131,526
80
55
43
Scissors, dis., curved 53"
8,609
67
67
42
Scissors, dis., straight 52"
11,515
100
100
70
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
Anesthesia apparatus, N₂O
931
73
1
1
Phorometer
425
100
100
91
11,205
35
V
Sphygmomanometer, mercurial
100
21
Splint, Thomas, arm, hinged
74,073
91
74
61
Splint, Army, leg, -ring
52,839
70
70
41
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
Machine, radiographic, 200ma
604
66
28
17
X-ray, field, generator
1,083
72
26
6
V
X-ray, field, mobile unit
2,085
50
4
19
V
STERILIZERS
Hospital, complete
674
30
30
27
Hospital, utensil
10,270
50
36
24
FIELD EQUIPMENT
Kit strap, cantle ring
419,067
36
4
6
Kit insert, Type I
250,373
25
11
11
8
Kit insert, Type II
48,960
8
8
8
Dig
Kit strap, litter
424,188
38
10
7
Kit pouch, canvas
340,498
43
16
7
Kit suspender
140,686
52
19
20
Chest, field, plain
10,360
100
29
18
Litter
45,211
4
4
0
y
Litter, folding
1,990
100
5
5
*U.S.A. only
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - LAGS IN REQUIRED PRODUCTION - APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Medical Section, Monthly Status Report
The following Critical and Essential Items include those on the Monthly Status Report
for April, 1942, on which less than 15% of the 1942 Required Production has been delivered.
CRITICAL ITEMS
Deliv-
Deliv-
1942
ered
Per-
1942
ered
Per-
Required
through
cent
Required
through
cent
Item
Production
4/30/42
Del.
Item
Production
4/30/42
Del.
Forceps, cilia
2,451
300
12
X-ray, field unit,
Chest, field, plain
18,071
1,876
10
tent, darkroom
690
19
3
Forceps, dressing,
Forceps,cystoscopic,
10-inch
11,729
1,020
9
rongeur,flex.,7-F
343
7
2
X-ray, field unit,
I-ray, field unit,
grid, portable
1,001
95
9
table unit
1,062
1
0.1
Curette, F. F. Molt,
Curette, eustachian
109
o
o
no. 9L
1,821
154
8
Forceps, lithotomy,
Needle, eye, size 2,
curved
128
o
o
3/8-circle
8,504
532
6
Knife, tenatome, bl.
982
o
o
X-ray, field, genera-
Retractor, brain
342
o
o
tor
1,083
61
6
Retractor, eye,
Kit pouch, canvas
428,360
23,536
5
Fisher
1,040
o
o
Forceps, sequestrum
600
26
4
Scissors, tenotomy
33
o
o
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Deliv-
Deliv-
1942
ered
Per-
1942
ered
Per-
Required
through
cent
Required
through
cent
Item
Production
4/30/42
Del.
Item
Production
4/30/42
Del:
Dressing, lst aid,sm.
8,610,685
1,172,840
14
Cylinder, N20,
Forceps, Winter, 1
2,222
286
13
250 gallon, empty
19,038
1,007
5
Lamp, operating, field
2,382
321
13
Litter, folding
1,990
109
5
Bandage, gauze,
Sterilizer, hot air,
roller, 3"
924,904
60,735
12
small
465
20
4
Table, instrument,
Bath, leg
139
5
4
folding
3,046
358
12
Incubator, bacterio-
Forceps, hkbl. Army
1,474
168
11
logical,375° & 50°c
1,281
37
3
Bed, folding
306,814
34,213
11
Anesthesia apparatus,
Forceps, bone, ron-
nitrous oxide
931
6
1
geur, no. 55
3,798
369
10
Cylinder, oxygen,
Unit, power, elec.
1,370
123
9
1500 gal., empty
8,362
48
2
Syringe, hypodermic,
Table, operating
3,477
o
o
complete
2,541
200
8
Cylinder, CO₂,
Forceps, crown slit.
772
60
8
1 lb. 9 OH., empty
9,034
o
o
Lamp, therapeutic,
Chair, dental, field
5,356
o
o
carbon are, large
64
5
8
Litter
45,211
o
o
Lamp, therapeutic, Hg
Steriliser, dressing &
arc,air-cooled, 1g.
128
10
8
utensil, large
678
o
o
Sheet
6,927,119
541,240
B
Table, operating,
Kit, 1st aid, aero.
19,812
1,142
6
folding
2,015
o
o
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TEXT SUMMARY - C. W. S. - STATUS MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service Progress Reports
GAS MASKS: Deliveries reported this week total 39,946 Service, 18,460
Diaphragm and 19,061 Training Masks. These deliveries are slightly
above those reported during the previous weeks, although industry is
still experiencing difficulty in securing sufficient components parts.
There is still difficulty in obtaining hardware items because of the
low priority given the Service for this purpose, in spite of the fact
that steel has been approved by the Service as a substitute for brass.
Even if A-1-b steel priority ratings were granted at once deliveries
would still be delayed approximately three weeks. A lower rating would
necessitate a change in the production schedules that have been set up.
Since charcoal deliveries are now satisfactory, extra Canisters
for Service and Diaphragm Masks should be completed before the end of
this fiscal year.
PROTECTIVE AGENTS: There were 92 tons Impregnite "I", 446 tons Shoe
Impregnite and 184,704 tubes of Protective Ointment reported. Other
deliveries include 145 tons Bleach, 13,567 gallons Non-Corrosive Bleach
and 226 tons Impregnite Solvents. All deliveries with the exception
of Non-Corrosive show a marked increase.
CHEMICAL AGENTS: The production of Chemical Agents is proceeding at a
satisfactory rate, although present facilities are not adequate to meet
the requirements.
Deliveries of 771 tons Mustard Gas, 66 tons Tear Gas (CNS), 2 tons
Lewisite and 1,803 tons White Phosphorus were reported. The production
of Mustard Gas reported for the past week was greater than that of Jan-
uary, February or March.
INCENDIARY BOMBS: There were 427,215 Substitute and 138,482 Magnesium
Bombs delivered during this report period. Present plans call for the
assembly of 20,000,000 Substitute Bombs by August 1, 1942.
VARIOUS DELIVERIES: A delivery of 247 Portable Flame Throwers completes
the 1942 program. Other items completed by this week's deliveries are
Optical Canisters and extra Collective Protector Canisters.
There were 56 Power Driven Decontaminating Apparatus, 250 Mark-10
Airplane Tanks, 547 Steel Containers (ton) and 2,886 Chemical Mortar
Shells reported.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - STATUS OF SELECTED C. W. S. ITEMS ON ARMY SUPPLY PROGRAM*
MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
Under
Req
Accepted
Estimated
Author-
Com-
Prod.
Jan 1-
May
Item
1sede*
tract==
1942
May 8
Feb
Mar
Apr
1-8
May
Jun
Jul
CRITICAL
Agent Bleach (ton)
5,441
6,367
7,014
1,086
202
382
172
145
310
310
360
Agent N.T. Bleach (ton)
900
522
493
56
20
o
26
o
110
110
110
Agent Non-Corr. (gal)
2,574,151
2,400,664
1,369,677
163,633
o
28,349
121,718
13,567
120,000
120,000
120,000
Apparatus Decont. Power
1,178
1,178
1,309
268
o
67
145
56
160
160
160
Bomb, Incendiary (Mag)s/
83,133
61,622
...
486
4
111
233
138
340
1,190
1,700
Bonb, Incendiary (Sub)a/
19,962
19,962
...
5,148
780
1,911
1,784
427
2,040
2,380
850
Canister, Svc. & Dia.
2,065,369
2,065,369
1,617,604
876,391
253,635
247,463
173,614
11,843
150,000
150,000
240,000
8,110
8,110
o
8,110
o
o
o
8,110
8,110
o
o
Canister, Optical
Chenical Agents (tons)
Lewisite (li-1)
4,912
2,953
117,809
56
o
28
26
2
50
140
230
Mistard (H5)
25,972
18,010
84,321
3,655
724
586
960
771
1,000
1,000
1,400
Phosgene (CG)
1,139
640
1,0m
640
o
546
94
o
o
o
o
Screening Smoke (PS)
1,992
1,655
18,479
740
202
205
D
o
100
100
100
Screening Smoke (IC)
3,037
3,837
474
o
o
o
o
o
0
250
250
Year Gas (ais)
2,507
1,547
20,054
913
226
277
224
66
250
250
200
White Phosphorus (WP)
13,599
9,786
3,830
2,955
o
523
421
1,803
Procured as Needed
Mask, Cas, Diaphrage
615,267
634,646
843,200
182,340
21,190
8,437
30,073
18,460
30,000
45,000
60,000
Kask, Cas, Service
1,357,010
1,420,515
2,046,132
708,945
175,238
146,465
193,327
39,940
200,000
200,000
200,000
Tank, Airplane M-10
33,096
33,096
47,256
3,212
928
722
1,312
250
850
6,850
6,090
Tank, Airplane M-20
11,290
940
1,691
162
o
o
162
o
50
50
50
Tank, Airplane M-21
11,290
940
1,665
o
o
o
o
o
Scheduled August 1st.
ESSENTIAL
Agent, Simulated(M),
3,177
3,177
597
o
o
o
o
o
o
1,337
1,840
o
o
o
Not
Standardized
Alarm, Gas
48,780
48,309
34,135
o
o
Apparatus Decont. (1) qt)
665,545
665,545
534,978
95,143
20,000
24,596
33,347
5,200
78,000
78,000
78,000
Apparatus Decont. 0 (al)
45,541
43,848
42,232
o
o
o
o
o
10,000
10,000
10,000
Candle, IM
33,402
33,402
44,019
o
o
o
o
o
o
6,000
6,000
Canister, Cell. Prot.
5,206
5,206
5,736
5,206
093
1,150
2,339
298
298
o
o
Cart C.M. 4.2°
2,374
2,374
436
o
o
o
o
o
o
180
180
Container Steel (1 ton)
47,788
33,680
259,437
7,021
1,112
1,627
3,167
547
2,000
2,000
2,000
Curtains, Gasproof
437,774
442,353
653,702
216,499
63,365
28,800
30,248
16,500
65,000
65,000
65,000
Cylinders Portable
27,262
27,262
17,018
o
o
o
o
o
900
o
0
Plane Thrower, Emplaced
520
o
1,035
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Not
Standardized
Flane Thrower, Mounted
927
o
2,537
o
Flane Thrower, Portable
980
980
800
980
50
L27
256
247
247
o
o
Generator Smoke Veh.
20,111
5,040
51,673
25
o
o
o
25
0
5,040
0
10,634
5,212
1,875
B01
152
217
292
92
300
500
500
Impregnite I (ton)
Impregnite Shoe (ton)
8,348
8,469
4,316
5,294
1,176
1,127
1,737
446
1,300
1,300
1,021
Mask, Cas, Horse ML
20,713
20,713
28,248
o
o
o
o
o
10,000
10,713
o
Mask, Gas, Horee M5
18,432
18,432
29,056
o
o
o
o
o
10,000
8,432
0
Mask, Gas, Training
3,053,190
3,053,190
o
449,668
140,590
105,330
34,884
19,061
250,000
400,000
400,000
Mine, Land, Chemical
1,411,507
1,109,107
398,970
543,347
303,146
80,231
o
o
o
100,000
100,000
Mortar Chemical 4.2°
1,906
1,906
395
1
o
o
o
1
180
113
250
Ointment Prot. (ton)
10,744
2,170
1,261
96
o
30
48
14
35
71
67
Protector, Collective
2,800
2,800
2,608
2,730
600
1,334
599
o
70
o
o
Respirator, Dust
5,450,500
5,532,747
6,590,712
34,475
0
3,836
3,009
12,550
130,000
500,000
500,000
4,684
4,684
59,718
2,011
1,979
o
141
410
100
500
500
Set, Oas, Detonation
Set, Cas, Instructional
o
o
7,660
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Shell, Chemical Mortar
2,059,837
1,316,661
647,481
14,562
o
o
8,277
2,886
35,000
40,000
65,000
Shall, Livens Projector
187,639
107,639
32,268
3,548
o
o
o
o
5,000
55,000
55,000
180
190
250
Sight, Chemical Mortar
2,117
2,117
411
o
o
o
0
o
Solvent, Impregnite (ton)
22,685
22,605
5,156
4,549
680
1,202
#75
226
850
850
850
Defense A1d and Navy figures not included.
Figures in Thousands
Deliveries prior to January 1, 1942 are excluded.
...
No figures available
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LAGS IN REQUIRED PRODUCTION - C. W. S. - STATUS APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
The selected critical and essential items in this tabulation are chemical
warfare equipment listed on the Army Supply Program. During the first four
months of this year deliveries on these items have not reached 15 percent of
the 1942 objectives.
Required
Deliveries thru April 30, 1942
Production
Item
1942
Number
Percent
CRITICAL
Agent, Decontaminating (tons)
7,014
941
13
Cluster, Bomb, Incendiary 4 lb.
1,146,200
150,204
13
Agent, Decon. High Test (tons)
493
56
11
Agent, Decon. Non-Corr. (gals)
1,369,677
150,067
11
Tank, Airplane, Spray, M20
1,691
162
10
Tank, Airplane, Spray, M10
47,256
2,962
6
Agent, Chemical (CNS) (tons)
20,060
847
4
Agent, Chemical (FS)(tons)
18,479
740
4
Agent, Chemical (HS) (tons)
84,321
2,885
3
Agent, Chemical (ML) (tons)
117,809
54
*
ESSENTIAL
Trailer, Chemical Service, M2
57
7
12
Ointment, Protective (tons)
1,350
132
10
Agent, Simulated, M1,M2 (tons)
1,435
126
9
Container, Steel, 1 ton
247,984
9,009
4
Set, Gas, Iden. Detonation M1
59,915
2,486
4
Set, Access. L.P.
120
3
3
Candle, D.M.
44,019
1,000
2
Shell, Cml. Mortar 4.2"
647,481
11,696
2
Set, Gas, Iden. Det. Instr. Ml
7,770
115
1
Respirator, Dust, Ml & C.T.
6,868,830
21,925
*
# Less than one percent.
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Statistical Service
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PROCUREMENT PROGRESS - C. W. S. - SELECTED ITEMS - MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
PERCENT OF OBJECTIVE DELIVERED
1942 ARMY
DELIVERIES
0
20
40
60
80
100
ITEM
OBJECTIVES
JAN I-MAY 8
&
IMPREGNITE SHOE (TON)
4,316
5,294
100
PROTECTOR, COLLECTIVE MI
2,608
2,730
100
FLAME THROWER, PORTABLE
800
980
100
SOLVENTS IMPREGNITE (TON)
5,156
4,549
88
CANISTER, DIAPHRAGM
416,094
335,410
81
WHITE PHOSPHORUS (TON)
3,830
2,955
77
INCEND. BOMB CLUSTER (4 LB)
229,911
165,721
72
C.O. GAS (PHOSGENE) (TON)
1,081
640
59
CONTAINER STEEL (ONE TON)
14,164
7,021
50
CANISTER, SERVICE
1,201,510
541,981
45
IMPREGNITE I (TON)
1,875
801
43
MASK, GAS, SERVICE
2,046,132
708,945
35
CURTAINS, GASPROOF
653,702
216,499
33
APPARATUS DECONT. POWER
1,389
268
19
APPARATUS DECONT. (1) QT)
534,978
95,143
18
AGENT BLEACH (TON)
7,014
1,086
15
AGENT NON-CORROSIVE (GAL)
1,369,677
163,633
12
AIRPLANE TANK M20
1,691
162
10
01NTMENT PROTECTIVE (TON)
1,261
96
8
AIRPLANE TANK MIO
47,256
3,212
7
C.N.S. (TEAR GAS)(TON)
20,054
913
5
F.S. SCREENING SMOKE (TON)
18,479
740
4
MUSTARD GAS (TON)
84,321
3,655
4
DUST RESPIRATORS
6,590,712
34,475
0*
LEWISITE (TON)
117,809
56
0*
AIRPLANE TANK M21
1,665
0
0
APPARATUS DECONT. (3 GAL)
42,232
o
o
ET
.
LESS THAN ONE PER CENT DELIVERED
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SELECTED ITEMS - C. W.S.- SCHEDULES AND DELIVERIES - MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
SERVICE GAS MASKS
DIAPHRAGM GAS MASKS
Total 1942 Objective: 2,046,132
Total 1942 Objective: 843,200
THOUS
THOUS
1,200
450
Schedule
Schedule
800
708,945,
300
182,340
400
150
Deliveries
Deliveries
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
SCHEDULE
154
329
476
669
869
1069
1269
1335
1335
SCHEDULE
104
125
134
164
194
239
299
359
419
DELIVERIES
154
329
476
669
709 (Thru May 8)
DELIVERIES
104
125
134
164
182 (Thru May 8)
MUSTARD GAS
LEWISITE
Total 1942 Objective: 85,606 tons
Total 1942 Objective: 117,809 tons
TONS
TONS
9,000
900
Schedule
Schedule
6,000
600
3,655
3,000
300
Deliveries
56
Deliveries
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
SCHEDULE
615
1339
1925
2885
3885
4885
6285
8085
10285
SCHEDULE
0
o
28
5%
104
244
474
799
1199
DELIVERIES
615
1339
1925
2885
3655 (Thru May 8)
DELIVERIES
o
o
28
54
56 (Thru May 8)
AGENT, BLEACH
AGENT, NON-CORROSIVE
Total 1942 Objective: 7,014 tona
Total 1942 Objective: 1,369,677 gallons
TONS
THOUS
GALS
Schedule
3,000
600
Schedule
2,000
400
1,086
1,000
200
Deliveries
163,633
Deliveries
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
SCHEDULE
186
388
769
941
1251
1561
1921
2281
2641
SCHEDULE
0
o
28
150
270
390
510
630
750
DELIVERIES
186
388
769
941
1086 (Thru May 8)
DELIVERIES
o
o
28
150
164 (Thru May 8)
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PRODUCTION FACILITIES - C. W. S. - STATUS MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service
IMPREGNITE I
OINTMENT PROTECTIVE
Present facilities for the manufac-
The production of Protective Ointment
ture of Impregnite I are limited to
is controlled by the facilities for the
four plants. Based upon the estimated
manufacture of Dichloramine-T and Tri-
capacity of 125 tons per month for each
acetin. These components are difficult
plant, the total production during the
to obtain, and the manufacture of oint-
thirty month period ending June, 1944
ment will be necessarily low until new
is expected to be 12,453 tons. Full
facilities are available.
operation of all plants is not planned
Wallace Tierman and Evans Chemetics
before October of this year.
are the only plants producing ointment.
The total objective from January 1,
Each has a rated capacity of 400,000
1942 to June 30, 1944 is 14,670 tons.
tubes or 30 tons per month.
New plants planned could not be put in
The expected production for the two
operation before June, 1943. On this
plants during the thirty month period
basis two additional plants would be
totals 1,680 tons, which is far below
required to meet the objective.
the set requirements of 6,952 tons.
IMPREGNITE
OINTMENT PROTECTIVE
TONS
TONS
1944
TOTAL OBJECTIVE IN TONS
OB,
TOTAL OBJECTIVE IN TONS
DEC 31,1942
1.875
DEC 31,1942
1,350
1944
DE
DEC 31,1943
9,750
DEC 31,1943
4,101
JUN 30,1944
14,670
JUN 30,1944
6,952
12,000
6,000
1943
MONSANTO
943
8,000
4,000
PRODUCTION WITH
PRESENT PLANTS
DOW
DUPONT
4,000
2,000
1942
OBJ.
PRODUCTION WITH
PRESENT PLANTS
EVANS
CHEMETICS
1942
goal
EDGEWOOD
ARSENAL
WALLACE
DEL
TIERMAN
DEL
1942
1943
1944
1942
1943
1944
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TEXT SUMMARY - AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT
Source of Information: Office, Director of Statistical Control, AAF
8-J Report - Aircraft Branch, WPB
ARMY AIRPLANE ACCEPTANCES
During the first quarter of May, 484 airplanes were accepted by the Army. This
was 24 more units than during the comparable April period. Army acceptances during
the first quarter were approximately 20 percent of the manufacturers' estimate for
the month and were about 61 percent of acceptances by all customers which amounted
to 789 units. The table below shows Army acceptances during the first quarter of
each month since January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Type
1-8
1-8
1-8
1-8
1-8
Bombers
10
29
64
87
63
Pursuits
106
37
41
7
12
Service Combat
16
16
33
104
75
Trainers
207
266
199
262
334
Total Accepted
339
348
337
460
484
8-J AIRCRAFT REPORT - WPB
The 8-J Aircraft Report issued by the War Production Board contains an ultimate
production planning schedule for 64,465 airframes in 1942. It is specifically gear-
ed to the Presidential objective of 60,000 units in 1942 with the exception of an
excess in the trainer class. Actual airplane acceptances and subsequent deliveries
(flyaways) in 1942 will, of course, depend upon the availability of engines, propel-
lers and government furnished equipment to meet the 8-J schedule.
Some 83 percent of the 1942 ultimate objective in 8-J has been assigned to com-
panies. A schedule has been established for the remaining 17 percent, but the plants
to produce these units have not yet been designated.
As of April 30, approximately 20 percent of the 8-J objective for 1942 had been
made. Low acceptances by type for the first four months were as follows:
Percent Accepted
Type
Jan 1, 1942
to Apr 30
Medium Bomber, 2-engine
10
Heavy Transport, 4-engine
4
Light Bomber, 1-engine
3
Heavy Bomber, Long Range
0
Patrol Bomber, 4-engine
o
Accelerated schedules later in the year have been set up in order to meet the objec-
tive for the types listed above. A complete tabulation showing the status of the
1942 objective as of April 30 appears on the following page.
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AIRPLANES - 1942 PRESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE - TOTAL PRODUCTION
Sources of Information: Objective - 8-J Report, Aircraft Branch, WPB
Acceptances - Office, Director of Statistical Control, AAF
Note: The 8-J Report of the Aircraft Branch, WPB, contains an ultimate program
objective of 64,465 airplanes in 1942. The objective consists of actual
acceptances through March 1942 and of a planning schedule thereafter. The
4,465 excess over the total Presidential objective of 60,000 units is in
the trainer class. In the tabulation below, official Army Air Force Accep-
tance figures have been credited against the 1942 objective. These data
are slightly larger than acceptance figures used by the Aircraft Branch
in compiling the 8-J Report.
1942
Assigned
Unassigned
Accepted
Percent
Obj
to
to
Jan 1, 1942
Accepted
Type
(8-J)
Companies
Companies
to Apr 30
Apr 30
Hvy Bomber, Long Range
6
6
0
0
o
Hvy Bomber, 4-eng
3,305
2,880
425
547
17
Patrol Bomber, 4-eng
106
88
18
o
o
Med Bomber, 2-eng
6,460
3,830
2,630
627
10
Patrol Bomber, 2-eng
1,423
933
490
227
16
Light Bomber, 2-eng
5,624
4,102
1,522
1,038
18
Light Bomber, 1-eng
5,376
3,876
1,500
181
3
Pursuit, 2-eng
2,294
1,494
800
447
19
Pursuit, 1-eng
11,908
9,374
2,534
2,335
20
Navy Fighter, 1-eng
1,798
1,798
0
352
20
Navy Reconn
2,119
1,469
650
409
19
Total Combat
40,419
29,850
10,569
6,163
15
Hvy Transport, 4-eng
44
44
0
2
4
Hvy Transport, 2-eng
71
71
0
0
0
Med Transport, 2-eng
1,578
1,428
150
271
17
Light Transport, 2-eng
259
224
35
35
14
Communications, 1-eng
2,629
2,287
342
1,214
46
Total Service Combat
4,581
4,054
527
1,522
33
Total Tactical
45,000
33,904
11,096
7,685
17
Advanced Trainer, 2-eng
4,562
4,562
o
1,041
23
Advanced Trainer, 1-eng
4,469
4,469
0
984
22
Basic Trainer, 1-eng
4,237
4,237
0
1,341
32
Primary Trainer, 1-eng
6,197
6,197
o
1,944
31
Total Trainer
19,465
19,465
o
5,310
27
Grand Total
64,465
53,369
11,096
12,995
20
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ARMY AIRPLANES - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Office, Director of Statistical Control - AAF
HEAVY BOMBER
MEDIUM BOMBER
1941
1942
1941
1942
1,500
ESTIMATED
1,000
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
500
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
287
338
393
466
585
691
841
1011
1190
1300
507
665
819
966
1020
1107
1253
1446
1631
1866
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
96
108
133
197
279
413
569
740
311
349
366
458
477
549
749
886
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
5
12
25
64
82
134
156
171
33 - 5/8
37
38
17
92
19
72
200
137
30 - 5/8
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY JUN
LIGHT BOMBER, 1-ENG.
LIGHT BOMBER, 2-ENG.
1941
1942
1941
1942
ESTIMATED
500
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED
ESTIMATED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
243
353
463
583
585
628
658
7%
0,59
1038
88
88
88
106
106
106
106
106
106
106
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
143
143
143
144
147
153
155
155
79
88
88
106
106
106
106
106
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
0
0
0
I
,
6
2
0
o - 5/8
15
9
o
18
0
o
o
o
0 - 5/8
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY JUN
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ARMY AIRPLANES - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Office, Director of Statistical Control - AAF
PURSUIT, 2-ENGINE
PURSUIT, 1-ENGINE
1941
1942
1941
1942
3,600
ESTIMATED
2,400
ACCEPTED
1,200
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
294
294
364
444
570
645
625*
726
842
964
1347
1543
1794
2095
2398
2501
2632
2731
2893
3151
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
82
85
147
198
220
333
413
514
1168
1406
1621
1913
2163
2241
2372
2478
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
12
3
62
51
22
113
80
101
0 - 5/8
144
238
215
292
250
78
131
106
12 - 5/8
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
OBSERVATION
TRANSPORT
ESTIMATED
1941
1942
1941
1942
1,200
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
377
499
631
673
740
886
1213*
1616
2016
2177
168
252
337
424
439
452
512
615
717
813
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
258
299
413
460
643
936
1275
1636
77
96
107
115
143
179
232
336
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
63
41
114
47
183
293
339
361
159 - 5/8
13
19
"
6
28
36
53
104
16 - 5/8
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
.
CHANGE CAUSED BY REDESIGNATION OF 120 PURSUIT, 2-ENGINE, AS RECONNAISBANCE.
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ARMY AIRPLANES - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - MAY 8, 1942
Source of Information: Office, Director of Statistical Control - AAF
ADVANCE TRAINER, 2-ENG.
ADVANCE TRAINER, 1-ENG.
1941
1942
1941
1942
ESTIMATED
1,500
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED
ESTIMATED
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
977
1137
1195
1290
1406
1575
1805
2087
2343
2554
728
806
906
1028
1260
1434
1651
1826
2030
2244
CUMULATIVE
ACCEPTANCES
127
167
220
291
425
639
871
1123
765
862
982
1098
1279
1417
1590
1798
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
28
40
53
71
134
214
232
252
69 - 5/8
48
97
120
116
181
138
173
208
61 5/8
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY JUN
BASIC TRAINER
PRIMARY TRAINER
1941
1942
1941
1942
4,500
EST:MATED
ACCEPTED
3,000
ESTIMATED
ACCEPTED
1,500
CUMULATIVE
ESTIMATE
1373
1596
1849
2102
2344
2633
2958
3296
3627
3972
2595
2875
3160
3589
3915
4230
4565
4912
5260
5521
CUMULATIVE
1486
1731
1964
2127
2454
2805
3130
3468
2369
2752
3083
3459
3796
4050
4435
4664
ACCEPTANCES
MONTHLY
ACCEPTANCES
215
245
233
163
327
351
325
338
93 - 5/8
300
383
331
376
337
254
385
229
111 - 5/8
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
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PORT SITUATION - DELAYS IN CAR UNLOADING - MAY 1, 1942
Source of Information: Association of American Railroads - PT Report No. 8
NUMBER OF CARS OF EXPORT FREIGHT ON HAND UNDER LOAD
OVER 10 DAYS AT PRINCIPAL PORTS, 7:00 A.M.
By Ports
Hampton
New
San
Portland
Boston
New York
Phila.
Balt.
Roads
Orleans
Fran.
Total
March 13
75
378
3,375
2,353
1,053
263
320
316
8,133
March 20
290
234
3,302
2,558
864
261
146
244
7,899
March 27
108
156
3,395
1,672
861
255
121
169
6,737
April 3
136
156
3,189
1,475
1,288
311
64
304
6,923
April 10
66
74
3,237
1,484
1,472
287
147
312
7,079
April 17
44
163
3,221
1,566
1,067
226
179
279
6,745
April 24
60
115
2,949
1,446
848
141
185
193
5,937
May 1
81
138
2,966
2,029
754
115
128
159
6,370
By Consignee
U.S.
U.S.
Army
Navy
British
Amtorg
China
F.S.C.C.
Others
Total
March 13
198
247
4,068
1,059
188
107
2,266
8,133
March 20
153
215
3,755
1,203
134
139
2,300
7,899
March 27
129
166
2,947
891
125
67
2,412
6,737
April 3
128
353
3,485
656
180
34
2,087
6,923
April 10
66
442
3,266
727
183
42
2,353
7,079
April 17
33
325
3,385
1,012
91
90
1,809
6,745
April 24
51
199
3,157
1,083
54
57
1,336
5,937
May 1
71
117
3,085
1,801
29
69
1,198
6,370
Transportation
Statistical Service
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PORT SITUATION - RAIL FREIGHT AT SELECTED PORTS 7:00 A.M. DAILY - MAY 11, 1942
Source of Information: Association of American Railroads - PT Report No. 3
CARLOADS OF EXPORT AND COASTAL FREIGHT (EXCEPT GRAIN) ON RAILS AND IN
STORAGE AT RAILROAD OWNED AND OPERATED FACILITIES ONLY
New York
23,000
22,000
21,000
20,000
Philadelphia
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
Baltimore
5,500
4,500
3,500
New Orleans
3,000
2,000
1,000
Hampton Roads
2,500
1,500
March
April
May
Transportation
Statistical Service
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SHIP CONSTRUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES - MAY 1, 1942
Source of Information: Maritime Commission
THOUSAND
CARGO
DWT.TONS
cumulative
6,000
4,000
SCHEDULED
2,000
DELIVERED
MONTHLY SCHED.
78
53
99
84
96
101
135
246
292
431
463
564
541
586
715
615
776
844
MONTHLY DEL.
56
32
66
50
58
59
97
201
229
354
CUM. SCHED.
58
131
230
314
410
511
645
891
1183
1614
2077
2641
3182
3768
4483
5098
5874
6718
CUM. DEL.
56
88
153
204
262
321
419
620
849
1203
J.
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JR
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
THOUSAND
TANKERS
DWT.TONS
cumulative
1,200
SCHEDULED
800
DELIVERED
400
MONTHLY SCHED.
57
77
12
16
58
26
80
61
45
100
77
65
132
86
192
204
96
132
MONTHLY DEL.
57
77
12
16
58
26
110
66
62
45
CUM. SCHED.
57
133
145
161
219
245
325
386
431
531
608
673
805
891
1083
1287
1383
1515
CUM. DEL.
57
133
145
161
219
245
355
421
483
528
JL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
TOTAL
CUM. SCHED.
115
264
375
475
629
756
970
1277
1614
2145
2685
3314
3907
4659
5566
6385
7257
8233
CUM. DEL.
113
221
298
365
481
566
774
1041
1332
1731
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JA.
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Transportation
Statistical Service
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TABULAR SUMMARY - TRANSFERS - INTERNATIONAL - CUMULATIVE AS OF APRIL 30, 1942
Source of Information: International Division
MILLION DOLLARS
Ordnance
Corps of
Signal
Medical
Total
Dept.
Air Corps
Q.M.C.
Engineers
Corps
C.W.S.
Dept.
United Kingdom
$247.2
$162.6
$ 94.5
$ 8.8
$ 9.8
$ 5.7
$ .1
$528.7
Russia
79.6
91.4
58.5
.3
9.5
4.6
-
243.9
China
13.7
28.2
24.6
2.5
.7
-
1.2
70.9
Belgium
.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
.5
Brazil
2.4
3.2
1.3
-
-
-
-
6.9
Canada
.3
I
-
-
-
.1
-
.4
Chile
.3
.4
I
-
-
-
-
.7
Columbia
-
.1
-
-
-
-
-
.1
Greece
4.3
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.3
Ecuador
-
.1
-
-
-
-
-
.1
Netherlands
5.0
-
.1
3.0
-
-
-
8.1
Peru
-
.3
-
-
-
-
-
is
Poland
.1
-
.1
-
-
-
-
.2
Turkey
1.4
-
.5
-
-
-
-
1.9
Uruguay
-
.1
-
-
-
-
-
.1
Venezuela
-
.1
-
-
-
-
-
.1
General and
2.2
.2
.1
.3
-
-
-
2.8
Administrative
Total
$357.0
$286.7
$179.7
$14.9
$ 20.0
$ 10.4
$ 1.3
$870.0
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TOTAL TANKS SCHEDULED, ACCEPTED AND TRANSFERRED TO INTERNATIONAL AID - APR 30, 1942
Source of Information: Ordnance Department and Office of International Division
TANK, LIGHT (M3 & M5)
6,000
Cumulative
TOTAL
TOTAL
ACCEPTANCES
SCHEDULES
(INCL. D.A.)
(INCL. D.A.)
4,000
DEFENSE AID ALLOCATIONS
2,000
DEFENSE AID TRANSFERS
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1942
TANK, MEDIUM (M3 & M4)
7,500
Cumulative
TOTAL
SCHEDULES
5,000
TOTAL
(INCL. D.A.)
ACCEPTANCES
(INCL. D.A.
2,500
DEFENSE AID ALLOCATIONS
DEFENSE AID TRANSFERSI
o
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1942
International
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EDITORIAL COMMENT ON OUR MILITARY EFFORT - Tallied from a uniform list of news-
papers in large cities of the 12 F. R. Districts by weeks ended each Wednesday.
Source of Information: Statistical Service, May 13, 1942
There has been no great volume of editorial comment reflecting
concern about autos, tires, and gasoline. This seems somewhat strange in
view of the degree to which these problems have preoccupied American dis-
cussion in recent months. There have been, nevertheless, interestingly
significant fluctuations in the tallies of editorials relating to these
matters. Oddly enough, the highest levels reached were not the recent
ones, but those of last summer when gasoline rationing was proposed by
Government agencies and vigorously opposed by editors everywhere, who
strongly maintained that it was unnecessary and wholly uncalled-for.
When that wave of comment subsided, the line dropped almost to
the verge of disappearance but it rose again sharply immediately after
Pearl Harbor, 88 people everywhere began to realize that our imports of
rubber might be curtailed. Editorial interest in these problems has
fluctuated rather widely since then, but now it 1s again decidedly in
the forefront as actual rationing of gasoline impends over rather large
areas of the country.
CONCERN ABOUT AUTOS, TIRES AND GASOLINE
GAS SHORTAGE CONTROVERSY
900
AUTO & TIRE SALES
& AUTO PRODUCTION
STOPPED
700
EASTERN GAS RATION
ANNOUNCED
500
300
100
NOV AVG . 100
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
1941
1942
Editorial Opinion
Statistical Service
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