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War Reports,
SECRET whom ISSUED ESSION OF THED
war
PSF
OF KEPT with TO + $
WEEKLY STATISTICAL REPORT
SUMMARY
No. 32
RELEASED RELEASE
HONYUS
DECLASSIFIED Franklin D. Roosevelt Library
DOD DIR. 5200.9 (9/27/58)
Date- 3.5.59
Signature- Carl L. Spicer
STATISTICS BRANCH
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR
WAR DEPARTMENT
Copy No. SB-3241-1
Issued to
THE PRESIDENT
- PROVIDE -
WEEKLY STATISTICAL REPORT
No. 32
February 8, 1941
GENERAL
Page
SIGNAL CORPS
Page
Army Strength
1
Text Summary - Procurement
30
Prices
2
Text Summary - Procurement
31
Editorial Comment - Text Summary
3
Tab. Sum.-Selected Critical Items
32
Editorial Comment - Diagram
4
Tab. Sum.-Selected Critical Items
33
Commitments
5
Tab. Sum.-Selected Critical Items
34
Facilities for Expediting Production
6
Tab. Sum.-Signal Corps Materiel
35
Diagram: Selected Items
36
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
Diagram:
Aircraft Signal Equip.
37
Text Summary - Antiaircraft Materiel
7
Diagram:
Aircraft Signal Equip.
38
Text Sumary - Antiaircraft Materiel
8
Diagram - Delivery Schedules
9
ENGINEER CORPS
Diagram - Delivery Schedules
10
Text Summary - Procurement
39
Tab. Sum. - Tactical Material
11
Tab. Sum. - Procurement
40
Tab. Sun. - Materiel Proc.
12
Diagram: Procurement
41
Tab. Sum. - Ammunition Proc.
13
Diagram: Procurement
42
AIR CORPS
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Text Summary - Planes & Engines
14
Text Summary
43
Tab. Sum. - Current Procurement
15
Tab. Sum. Critical & Selected Items 44
Tab. Sum. - Airplanes & Engines
16
Tab. Sum. Critical & Selected Items 45
Tab. Sum. - Airplanes & Engines
17
Tab. Sum. Critical & Selected Items 46
Diagrams: Airplanes & Engines
Tab. Sum. Critical & Selected Items 47
Bombers
18
Pursuit & Primary Trainer
19
CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE
Basic & Advance Trainer
20
Text Summary - Procurement
48
Observation & Miscellaneous
21
Tab. Sum. Critical & Essential
48
QUARTERMASTER CORPS
COAST ARTILLERY CORPS
Text Summary - Procurement
22
Text Summary - Procurement
49
Tab. Sun.-Critical & Selected Items
23
Tabular Summary - Procurement
49
Tab. Sum. - Selected Items
24
Diagram: Procurement Progress
50
Tab. Sum. - Motor Vehicle Proc.
25
Tab. Sum. - Motor Vehicle Proc.
26
Diagram:-Est. Status Troop Housing
27
Diagram:-Proc. of Critical Items
28
Diagram:-Proc. of Critical Items
29
STATISTICS BRUCH
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-8-41
BASIS OF REQUIREMENTS
The basis for computing requirements for many articles to be procured is the
estimated army strength by months. The data from July, 1940 through June, 1941 are
shown in the diagram and table. The figures are of necessity only approximations
and are subject to change. They refer to enlisted strength as of the end of each
month.
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, General Staff - Jan. 29,1941
ARMY ENLISTED STRENGTH
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
1940
1941
o
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
Month
Total
July, 1940
268,941
Aug.
302,968
Sept.
405,441
Oct.
480,852
Nov.
542,704
Dec.
570,627
Jan. 1941
727,506
Feb.
957,579
Mar.
1,140,531
Apr.
1,219,049
May
1,249,244
June
1,418,000
STATISTICS JAMM
Army Strength
1
OASW - W DEPARTMENT
2-8-41
PRICES
The recent decline in the average price of the 28 selected commodities has been
due to lower prices of grains and livestock. Prices of grains and livestock have ac-
counted for most of the price fluctuations since November 1, 1940, as the price of
industrial commodities has changed very little in the past three months.
Source of information: U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
WHOLESALE PRICES
28 BASIC COMMODITIES
AUG. 1939 - 100
HI
150
150
140
140
130
HT
130
HI
120
120
HI
LO
110
110
LO
19
40
19
41
LO
LO
100
100
1937
1938
1939
1940
JUL.
AUG.
SER
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
MAR.
APR.
MAY
JUN.
STATISTICS BRANCH
Prices
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2
2-8-41
TEXT SUMMARY - EDITORIAL COMMENT - Tallied from a uniform list of leading papers
in cities of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts, by weeks ended each Wednesday.
Source of Info.: Dept. Research & Economics - Cleveland Trust Co. Feb. 5. 1941.
Most of the commentators now assume that H R 1776 will pass with
amendments and they approve. Opposition appears rapidly to be abandoning the
argument about whether the extraordinary powers should be granted and to be
shifting to new ground, foroing supporters of the bill to advance new reasons
for its passage.
The opponents argue that, if the experts are correct in their claim
that the crisis in Britain can be expected in the next 60 to 90 days, the
bill is unnecessary, for industry can accomplish no more in that period than
it is doing and neither Presidential powers or dollar credits can influence
that fact. They further argue that, if Britain survives the crisis, the bill
is still unnecessary since the President already has the powers granted in the
bill in his capacity of Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, and credits
could be granted to Britain without the elaborate paraphernalia of the bill.
Many of the supporters of the bill now concede that the President
probably does have the powers which the bill grants, but they say passage of
the bill is necessary to ratify those powers, clear the legal atmosphere and
prevent such disputes as followed the transfer of the 50 destroyers. They add
that passage of the bill would bolster British norale and notify the Germans
that the American people mean business.
Thus, much of the debate in the newspapers is shifting from whether
the extraordinary powers are necessary to whether the bill is necessary.
TABULAR SUMMARY
H R 1776
Tallies
HOURS, WAGES, LABOR
ECONOMICS, INFLATION
For amended bill
16
Strikes must stop
14
Treasury issues
14
For unamended bill
2
Labor legislation
6
National debt
4
Against bill
11
For labor steel plan
4
Inflation danger
4
President has powers
18
40 hour week must go
2
For FRB program
3
Bill can't speed aid
4
Union fees too high
2
Cut spending
3
For quick passage
3
For higher pay
2
No social experiments
2
Don't rush passage
3
Closed shop must go
1
Not true prosperity
1
Don't draw party lines
2
Racketeering
1
Increase taxes
1
For investment return
1
Conciliation Service
1
Lumber prices too high
1
Purpose not clear
1
Labor is cooperating
1
Labor in management
1
ORGANIZATION PROBLEMS
18
AID TO BRITAIN
Get WPA workers jobs
1
All possible aid
15
GENERAL COMMENDATION
5
Buy possessions
9
GOVT. AND BUSINESS
Other means than HR1776
7
For 7 day week
2
GENERAL CRITICISM
11
For outright gifts
6
Enough steel capacity
2
Aid only for defense
5
Capitalism failing
2
TREND TOWARD WAR
10
Britain saving trade
2
Save private enterprise 1
HR 1776 delaying aid
1
Banks cooperating
1
MISCELLANEOUS
6
For financial aid
1
Govt. antagonism
1
Editorial Comment
STATISTICS BRANCH
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
3
2-8-41
EDITORIAL COMMENT ON PROGRESS OF PREPAREDNESS - Tallied from a uniform list of papers
in large cities of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts by weeks ended each Wednesday.
Source of Information: Department of Research and Economics - Cleveland Trust Company
Criticism of Slow Progress
Hours, Wages, Labor Problems
88 86
80
74
80
75
64
3
60
49
52
45/
40
40
39-
36
29
28
30
YO
22
31
24
20
20
21
=
II
7
14
11
16 14
14
22
112
Economics, Banking, Inflation
Aid for England
108 107
89
BO
76
80
79
$7
66
7º
60
60
50
48
49
45
47
40
45
40
37
40
D3
29
29
20
20
25
22
18
17
17
8
I
10
General Commendation
Relations of Government to Business
30
30
20
20
14
12
DI
10
10
10
8_ 7
10
5
9
9
4
>
,
I
-
2
2
3
I
-
I
5
o
7
6
67A
Trend Toward War
Organization for Defense
35
28
34
30
30
29
18
19
20
21
22
20
+6
20
18
19
13
6
10
6
10
-
-
,
2
10
10
-
2
10
6
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
STATISTICS BRANCH
Editorial Comment
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
4
2-8-41
COMMITMENTS FOR MUNITIONS AND FACILITIES
The War Department has placed 91.5 percent of six and one half billion
dollars worth of business.
Source of Information: Weekly Progress Report, OASW, February 6, 1941
Percent
AVAILABLE FOR MUNITIONS AND FACILITIES
obligated
to Feb. 5
AIR CORPS
$2,211,830,278
93.2
ORD. DEPT.
$1,818,817,566
98.6
Q. M. C.
$1,317,965,709
74.6
FAC. FOR EXP. b/
$916,475,000
a/
99.6
SIG. CORPS
$169,218,657
89.2
CORPS OF ENG.
$ 77,631,191
90.7
CHEM. WAR. SER.
$ 44,827,422
89.4
MED. DEPT.
0
3 39,429,388
68.6
C.A.C.
I
$ 1,268,889
89.2
TOTAL
0
$6,597,464,100
91.5
a/ NOTE: Includes $44,275,000 from M.A.A. and $169,200,000 from Ord. funds.
NOTE: The abbreviation FAC. for EXP. refers to New Facilities for Expediting
Production.
STATES THE
Commitments
OASW - had it À EXT
5
2-8-41
NEW FACILITIES FOR EXPEDITING PRODUCTION - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Construction Division Report, January 31, 1941
$916,475,000
$912,687,990
$875,759,660
$700,010,871
$72,113,533
Available
Recommended
Approved
Contracted for
Est. Complete
(160 projects)
(129 projects)
(105 projects)
STATISTICS BRANCH
Expediting Production
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
6
2-8-41
ANTIAIRCRAFT MATERIEL - ORDNANCE - FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Release of 3" guns to the field is restricted by the lag in indicators
and on-carriage parts of the Data Transmission System, components of the M4 Direc-
tors, which are procured from Sperry Gyroscope Company, Inc. Fifty-two 3" A.A.,
M3, guns had been completed by January but the other parts must be assembled on
the guns and proof-firing be completed before release to the field. Deliveries
of guns are scheduled to continue at the rate of about 15 a month, whereas the next
group of on-carriage parts and indicators will not become available until March.
Off-carriage parts of the Data Transmission System are another item
which will limit assembly of all critical items for new 3" antiaircraft batteries,
as output of Height Finders, Directors proper, and Generating Units is ample.
The limiting component of the 90mm A.A. gun is indicated to be the tube.
Initially, the indicator will be the limiting factor of the complete Data Trans-
mission System of this gun. Pending test of an alternate type of fuze setter,
contracts for only 169 units have been made. Facilities for producing fuze setters
are adequate to meet output of other components.
Gun, 3"
Setter, Fuze
Gun, 90mm
Setter, Fuze
Director
Height Finder
A.A., M3
3" A.A. Gun
A.A., ML
T-15
M4
ML & M2
Number On:
Program .
152
498
1203
1511
373
423
Order -
152
498
414
169
373
423
Schedule-
152
498
169
169
371
421
Final Del.
Aug. '41
Nov. '41
Jan. '42
Nov. '41
Aug. '42
Dec. '43
Number
per Gun
-
1 to 1
-
1 to 1
4 to 12
1 to 4
Cumulative Table
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July '40
21
29
48
-
-
-
-
20
14
-
-
Aug.
24
32
48
72
-
-
-
-
25
18
I
-
Sept.
32
35
67
91
-
-
-
-
31
20
2
7
Oct.
35
-
86
131
-
-
-
-
31
30
4
14
Nov.
-
-
116
172
-
-
-
-
36
35
6
17
Dec.
-
-
135
190
-
-
-
-
44
38
8
26
Jan. '41
-
154
210#
-
-
56
39*
10
27#
Feb.
-
173
-
10
66
12
Mar.
-
192
-
20
77
14
Apr.
55
226
-
35
87
16
May
75
265
-
55
97
18
June
105
309
10
75
117
20
# January 1- 15
STATISTICS BRANCH
Ordnance
OASW WAR DEPARTMENT
7
2/8/41
ANTIAIRCRAFT MATERIEL - ORDNANCE - FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
The breech mechanism is the limiting component of the 37mm A.A. gun.
Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company has contracted to make all these mechan-
isms and also those for all 1068 37mm aircraft guns on the program. This schedule is
subject to change in the event that more of Colt's facilities should be allocated to
speeding up output of the aircraft weapon.
Colt is likewise the only present manufacturer of caliber -50 machine guns
and is utilizing all its facilities in making the aircraft fixed and flexible models,
the water cooled, fixed, antiaircraft type for the Navy and the heavy barrel model for
use by combat vehicles and ground troops.
The M5 Director has been adopted as the standard fire control system for
use with 37mm antiaircraft guns. This is the British Kerrison Predicator and Remote
Control System. Production drawings are being prepared. Until production is started,
contracts for the central control sets for these guns have not been altered. However,
contracts for all the sets, control equipment, automatic gun A.A., in, for caliber .50
A.A. machine guns, have not been let. The only difference between these central con-
trol sets is the scale and gear ratio.
Deliveries of sound locators are approximately on schedule, which is well
ahead of the P.M.P. requirements. These are all being made by Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc.
Set, Central
Machine
Mount
Set Central
Sound
Gun, 37mm
Control
Gun
Tripod AA
Control
Locator
AA, MLA2
37mm AA
Cal.50,WC
M.G. Cal.50
Cal.50 AA,M.G.
M2
Number On:
Program -
3195
1588
3407
3368
466
1618
Order -
3195
1588
3407
3368
466
1618
Schedule-
1678
839
3311
3272
67
1618
Final Del.
Nov. '42
Aug. '42
July '42
Dec. '41
Feb. 142
Aug. '42
Number
per Gun
-
1 to 2
-
1 to 1
1 to 4
-
Cumulative Table
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July '40
-
59
110
60
-
-
-
-
-
-
80
75
Aug.
50
79
120
71
-
-
-
-
-
-
100
98
Sept.
65
89
130
83
96
96
-
-
-
-
120
117
Oct.
85
99
140
117
-
-
-
76
-
-
140
142
Nov.
105
148
150
149
-
-
96
96
-
-
160
163
Dec.
130
182
160
163
-
-
-
-
-
-
210
206
Jan. '41
155
195*
200
189#
-
-
-
-
270
233#
Feb.
180
240
-
-
-
330
Mar.
225
280
-
877
-
395
Apr.
255
329
-
-
-
460
May
285
369
148
-
-
535
June
315
409
184
1832
-
610
# January 1 - 15
STATISTICS BRANCH
Ordnance
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
8
2/8/41
DELIVERY SCHEDULES - ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT - JANUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Scout Car, M3A1, Less Armament
Carriage, 155mm How. (Mod. H.S. Adapters)
Cumulative
Cumulative
3,000
1,500
SCHEDULED
2,000
1,000
SCHEDULED
1,000
500
948
232
DEL
VERED
DEL IVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Mortar, 60mm, M2
Mortar, 81mm, ML
Cumulative
Cumulative
9,000
3,000
6,000
2,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
3,000
1,000
483
927
DEL IVERED
DEL IVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Machine Gun, Cal.30, A.C., Fixed & Flex.
Machine Gun, Cal.50, A.C., Fixed & Flex.
Cumulative
Cumulative
9,000
30,000
SCHEDULED
6,000
20,000
DEL IVERED
3,000
3,633
10,000
SCHEDULED
3,489
DEL IVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
STATISTICS BRANCH
Ordnance
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
9
2-8-41
DELIVERY SCHEDULES-ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT-JANUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Cartridge, Cal.30 Ball, A.P. & Tracer
Cartridge, Cal.50 Ball, A.P. & Tracer
THOU
Cumulative
THOU
Cumulative
750,000
90,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
500,000
60,000
250,000
30,000
DELIVERED
138,711
21,033
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Shell, Fixed, H.E., M54, 37mm Gun, AA.
Shot, Fixed, A.P., M51, 37mm Gun
THOU
THOU
Cumulative
Cumulative
3,600
4,500
2,400
3,000
1,200
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
1,500
DEL IVERED
7
1940
1941
,1942
1940
1941
1942
Shell, Fixed, H.E., M49A2, 60mm Mortar
Shell, Semi-Fixed, H.E., M48, 75mm How.
THOU
Cumulative
THOU
Cumulative
4,500
3,000
3,000
2,000
1,500
SCHEDULED
1,000
IS
194
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Ordnance
STATISTICS BRANCH
10
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
TABULAR SUMMARY ORDNANCE - - TACTICAL MATERIAL - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Equip. Div. Field Ser. & War Plans Div. Ord. Dept. & G-4
Requirement
Stocks
2,000,000
in hands of
men
Field Service
Item
Number
so
Percent of requirement
Number
0
20
40
60
80
100
Combat Vehicles
Tank, light
3,626
476
13
Tank, medium
2,513
30
1
Scout car
2,794
1,203
43
Personnel carrier, 8-man
5,456
O
0
Personnel carrier, 13-man
3,902
O
0
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
48,402 a/
a
-
Machine gun, cal.50 (H.B.)
8,250
329
4
Submachine gun, cal.45
33,036
2,505
8
Gun, 37mm, tank
6,037
365
6
Gun, 75mm, tank
2,513
0
0
Antiaircraft
Gun, 3"
1,819
no
478)
26
Gun, 90mm
0)
Gun, 37mm, A.A.
3,322
194
6
Machine gun, cal.50 (W.C.)
4,215
829
20
Artillery
Gun, 75mm, 1/2 (H.S.)
1,471
539
37
Howitzer, 75mm, field & pack
979
126
13
Howitzer, 105mm
2,727
14
1
Gun, 155mm
395
4
1
Gun, 155mm (H.S.)
710
144
20
Howitzer, 155mm (H.S.)
1,909
684
36
Unmodified & other models
Gun, 75mm
---
3,096
-
Gun, 155mm
----
829
-
Howitzer, 155mm
---
1,415
-
Small Arms
Rifle, cal.30, m, semiauto.
470,700
114,063
24
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
80,651
12,105
15
Machine gun, cal.50 (H.B.)
4,013
1,603
40
Gun, 37mm, antitank
4,828
578
12
Mortar, 60mm
9,555
834
9
Mortar, 81mm
3,211
608
19
Aircraft Armament
Machine gun, cal.30,fix.&fl.
33,410
8,426#
25
Machine gun, cal.50,fix.&fl.
54,623
3,882*
7
Gun, 20mm, automatic A.C.
776
0#
O
Gun, 37mm, automatic A.C.
1,009
45#
4
# January 15, 1941 Included in Small Arms
STATISTICS
Ordnance
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
11
2/8/41
TABULAR SUMMARY ORDNANCE MATERIEL PROCUREMENT - JANUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Current
Under contract
Deliveries to
procurement
(Delivered & undelivered)
January 15
program
Number
% of
Number
$ of
Item
program
program
Combat Vehicles
Tank, light
3,488
3,488
100
349
10
Tank, medium
2,496
2,496
100
12
-
Scout car
2,701
2,701
100
948
35
Personnel carrier, 8-man
5,445
5,445
100
o
o
Personnel carrier, 13-man
3,902
3,902
100
O
o
Machine gun, cal.50 (H.B.)
8,025
8,025
100
-
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
48,402
48,402
100
4,801
10
Submachine gun, cal.45
21,398
21,398
100
4,522
21
Gun, 37mm, tank
6,040
6,004
99
365
6
Gun, 75mm, tank
2,513
2,513
100
0
o
Antiaircraft
Gun, 3"
152
152
100
35
23
Gun, 90mm
1,203
414
34
0
O
Gun, 37mm, A.A.
3,195
3,195
100
195
6
Machine gun, cal.50, (W.C.)
3,407
3,407
100
96
3
Artillery
Howitzer, 75mm, field & pack
958
958
100
36
3
Howitzer, 105mm
2,728
1,061
39
0
0
Gun, 155mm
392
392
100
1
-
Modernization - H.S.
Carriage, 75mm gun
1,331
1,331
100
278
21
Carriage, 155mm howitzer
1,436
1,436
100
232
16
Carriage, 155mm gun
654
62
9
62
9
Small Arms
Rifle, cal.30, VI
453,260
453,260
100
91,805
20
Machine gun, cal.30, (Var.)
11,674
11,674
100
I
Machine gun, cal.50, (H.B.)
4,049
4,049
100
972
24
Gun, 37mm, antitank
4,646
4,646
100
356
8
Mortar, 60mm
10,162
10,162
100
927
9
Mortar, 81mm
3,419
3,419
100
483
14
Aircraft Armament
Machine gun, cal.30
28,458
28,458
100
3,633
13
Machine gun, cal.50
80,283
80,283
100
3,489
4
Gun, 20mm, automatic A.C.
2,489
2,489
100
0
o
Gun, 37mm, automatic A.C.
1,068
1,068
100
0
o
Machine guns for combat vehicles and small arms combined.
Ordnance
STATISTICS BRANCH
12
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-8-41
TABULAR SUMMARY-ORDNANCE-AMMUNITION PROCUREMENT-JANUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Under contract
Deliveries thru
Procurement
(Delivered & undelivered)
January 15
program
Number
% of
Number
$ of
Item
program
program
Antiaircraft
Shell, 37mm, H.E.
4,482
4,482
100
0
0
Shell, 3" H.E.
1,923
1,923
100
40
2
Shell, 90mm, H.E.
2,761
2,761
100
O
0
Artillery
Shell, H.E., 8 c, 75mm gun
1,181
1,181
100
o
0
Shell, g & s, 75mm gun
1,104
1,104
100
2
-
Shell, A.P., 75mm, t & at
529
529
100
O
0
Shell, H.E., 75mm how.
4,279
4,279
100
194
5
Shell, H.E., 105mm how.
6,711
6,711
100
o
O
Shell, H.E., 155mm gun, MI
401
401
100
0
0
Charge, prop., 155mm gun
446
446
100
38
9
Shell, H.E., 155mm how.
3,641
3,641
100
5
-
Shell, g & s, 155mm how.
812
336
41
86
11
Charge, prop., 155mm how.
4,631
4,631
100
431
9
Primer, 21 gr.
6,653
6,653
100
233
4
Fuzes
4,656
4,656
100
1,980
42
Small Arms & Misc.
Cartridge, cal.30
1,845,457
1,835,337
99
138,771
8
Links, met. belt, cal.30
358,932
358,932
100
52,268
15
Cartridge, cal.45
188,596
188,596
100
12,834
7
Cartridge, cal.50
668,568
668,568
100
21,033
3
Links, met. belt, cal.50
624,866
624,866
100
17,021
3
Shot & shell, 37mm
8,857
5,732
65
7
-
Shell, H.E., 60mm
5,890
5,890
100
18
-
Shell, H.E., 81mm
2,844
2,844
100
13
1
Shell, smoke, 81mm
353
353
100
o
o
Grenade, H.E., frag.
1,561
1,561
100
O
o
Signal, ground
1,715
1,715
100
11
-
Mine, antitank
2,050
2,050
100
0
O
Aircraft & Pyrotechnics
Bomb, frag., 20#
1,719
1,719
100
O
o
Bomb, demo., 100#,300#,500#
672
672
100
18
3
Bomb, demo., 1000#
11
11
100
O
0
Bomb, g & s, 30#, 100#
194
12
6
O
O
Shot & shell, 20mm
3,545
o
o
o
0
Shell, H.E., 37mm
1,113
1,113
100
O
0
Flares
265
265
100
52
20
Signals
707
679
96
177
25
Ordnance
STATISTICS BRANCH
13
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
TEXT SUMMARY - AIRPLANES AND ENGINES - AS OF JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
The tabular summaries and diagrams which follow include project air-
planes and installation engines only. 604 of the more readily procurable types
of planes remain to be placed under contract in the F.Y. 1941 program. 1658 in-
stallation engines remain to be procured under the F.Y. 1941 program. This de-
ficiency, however, could be readily covered by existing contracts which have not
yet been allocated to specific types of planes.
The requisitioned Swedish orders for 60 P-35A's and 50 AT-12's are in-
cluded in the procurement program and in the actual delivery figures but not in
the under contract figure because contractual details in regard to these requisi-
tions are incomplete.
Tactical airplanes reflect the negligible delivery figure of 19 for the
month of January for all types. As was estimated, they are over 200 behind sched-
ule as of the end of the month. Labor, financial and production difficulties of
the various manufacturers may be relegated to a secondary position so far as this
situation is concerned until there is a complete revision of contract schedules,
giving the agreed priority to British orders. Only then can the true bottlenecks
in our own Army production be determined.
In the trainer airplane group all contracts combined were slightly be-
hind schedule as of the end of the month. Vultee, which has been the leading de-
linquent, cut down its deficiency over fifty percent during January, but other
companies continue to fall further behind thereby cutting down the very favorable
advance deliveries made by Stearman and North American.
Tactical engines are generally behind schedule with the exception of
those for heavy bombers. In view of the standstill in tactical airplane produc-
tion, however, the engine situation may be considered secondary for the present.
Pursuit fighter is the only type being delayed by engine shortage.
Trainer engines fell approximately 100 short of the January schedule
but production has not been seriously affected by this factor as yet.
STATISTICS BRANCH
Air 14 Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-8-41
TABULAR SUMMARY - AIR CORPS - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
Procurement
Contracts
Deliveries
Percent of
Percent of
Item
program
current during
through
program
program
(a)
F.Y. 1941
1/31/41
contracted
delivered
Airplanes
Heavy bomber
1046
1046
39
100
3.7
Medium bomber
2216
2216
38
100
1.7
Light bomber
1390
1280
13
92
0.9
Pursuit, fighter
696
696
11
100
1.6
Pursuit, 1 engine
4388
4016
292
92
6.6
Primary trainer
3540
3540
817
100
23.1
Basic trainer
3051
3051
552
100
18.1
Advance trainer
2297
2247
186
98
8.1
1 engine
Advance trainer
1082
1082
0
100
0
2 engine
Observation
1308
1126
4
86
0.3
Transport
780
780
12
100
1.5
Amphibian
74
74
0
100
0
Reconnaissance
17
17
14
100
82.3
Engines
Heavy bomber
4188
4188
522
100
12.5
Medium bomber
4432
4432
152
100
3.4
Light bomber
2592
2482
264
96
10.2
Pursuit, fighter
1394
1394
30
100
2.1
Pursuit, 1 engine
4388
2962
309
67
7.0
Primary trainer
3540
3540
1048
100
29.6
Basic trainer
3051
3051
697
100
22.8
Advance trainer
2297
2247
237
98
10.3
1 engine
Advance trainer
2164
2164
64
100
3.0
2 engine
Observation
2083
1901
224
91
10.7
Transport
1560
1560
24
100
1.5
Amphibian
148
148
0
100
0
Reconnaissance
34
34
28
100
82.3
Includes all contracts unfilled when F.Y. 1941 began plus current F.Y. program.
STATISTICS BRANCH
Air Corps
OASW WAR DERAW IT
15
2-8-4)
TABULAR SUMMARY - AIRPLANES AND ENGINES - SCHEDULED AND DELIVERED - AS OF JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
CUMULATIVE TABLE
NUMBER I
AIRPLANES
ENGINES FOR INSTALLATION
1046
2216
1280
4188
4432
2482
Hvy Bomber
Med.Bomber
Lgt Bomber
Hvy Bomber
Med.Bomber
Lgt Bomber
4-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
4-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July '40
2
2
39
26
3
0
36
68
94
79
183
165
Aug.
3
11
39
34
7
0
64
76
-118
79
223
192
Sep.
5
18
41
38
13
0
104
104
150
79
250
237
Oct.
7
33
47
38
17
0
140
163
196
82
250
249
Nov.
9
39
59
38
18
0
192
241
252
88
307
251
Dec.
13
39
79
38
22
6
256
373
314
107
377
254
Jan. '41
24
39
108
38
39
13
354
522
394
152
447
264
Feb.
46
147
70
452
478
571
Mar.
73
202
111
536
562
731
Apr.
97
262
158
608
642
929
May
118
322
209
628
648
1146
June
155
386
266
643
690
1403
696
4076
3540
1394
3022
3540
Pur.Fightr
Pursuit
Prim.Tr.
Pur.Fightr
Pursuit
Prim.Tr.
2-Engines
1-Engine
1-Engine
2-Engines
1-Engine
1-Engine
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July '40
11
7
124
79
282
216
48
26
165
138
409
396
Aug.
16
7
174
136
385
325
48
26
246
210
502
430
Sep.
18
8
227
189
445
456
78
28
253
229
555
563
Oct.
21
10
241
217
528
592
128
28
261
231
683
687
Nov.
23
10
291
262
611
673
178
29
316
281
825
834
Dec.
26
10
310
282
645
709
180
30
373
295
925
1006
Jan. '41
46
11
371
292
770
817
180
30
447
309
1040
1048
Feb.
67
468
930
180
586
1155
Mar.
89
585
1080
180
803
1350
Apr.
89
759
1295
260
943
1590
May
89
953
1555
360
1058
1860
June
129
1161
1855
480
1180
2160
STATISTICS BRANCH
Air 16 Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-8-41
TABULAR SUMMARY - AIRPLANES AND ENGINES - SCHEDULED AND DELIVERED - AS OF JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
CUMULATIVE TABLE
NUMBER II
AIRPLANES
ENGINES FOR INSTALLATION
3051
2297
1082
3051
2297
2164
Basic Tr.
Adv. Tr.
Adv. Tr.
Basic Tr.
Adv. Tr.
Adv. Tr.
1-Engine
1-Engine
2-Engines
1-Engine
1-Engine
2-Engines
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July '40
163
241
-
-
-
-
362
369
-
-
-
-
Aug.
224
296
-
-
-
-
431
453
-
-
-
-
Sep.
293
350
1
1
-
-
519
512
-
1
-
-
Oct.
362
391
5
5
2
0
600
568
50
0
-
-
Nov.
431
458
53
54
8
0
641
612
138
39
20
0
Dec.
570
483
94
96
18
0
696
678
197
175
65
22
Jan. '41
681
552
137
186
34
o
699
697
250
237
165
64
Feb.
761
207
56
718
300
295
Mar.
831
297
99
738
300
425
Apr.
901
400
184
758
360
555
May
976
510
304
778
460
699
June
1051
628
442
798
685
869
1126
780
74
1901
1560
148
Observation
Transport
Amphibian
Observation
Transport
Amphibian
2-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del,
Sch.
Del.
July '40
6
3
11
10
84
86
22
22
Aug.
7
3
11
11
100
108
22
22
Sep.
7
4
11
11
116
171
22
22
Oct.
11
4
11
11
130
190
22
22
Nov.
17
4
11
11
None scheduled until
155
198
22
22
Dec.
27
4
13
11
November, 1941
176
204
26
22
Jan. '41
44
4
16
12
221
224
32
24
Feb.
69
18
266
36
Mar.
100
21
311
42
None required until Nov-
Apr.
147
24
351
48
May
194
29
351
58
ember, 1941
June
273
44
351
88
Air,Corps
STATISTICS BRANOH
17
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-8-41
AIRPLANES
ENGINES
1046 HEAVY BOMBERS
4188 HEAVY BOMBERS
13 by 1940; 547 in 1941; 486 in 1942
256 by 1940; 1069 in 1941; 1231 in 1942
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
VI
45
150
2
600
30
J
15
NOV. DEC. JAN.
NOV. DEC. JAN.
522
100
400
SCHEDULED
DELIVERED
SCHEDULED
50
DELIVERED
200
39
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
2216 MEDIUM BOMBERS
4432 MEDIUM BOMBERS
79 by 1940; 902 in 1941; 1235 in 1942
314 by 1940; 961 in 1941; 1297 in 1942
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
30
15
300
20
600
10
10
5
II
NOV. DEC. JAN,
NOV. DEC. JAN.
SCHEDULED
200
400
SCHEDULED
100
200
152
3
DEL IVERED
DEL IVERED
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
1280 LIGHT BOMBERS
2482 LIGHT BOMBERS
22 by 1940: 1074 in 1941; 184 in 1942
377 by 1940; 2105 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
3
3
300
2
1,200
2
1
I
NOV. DEC. JAN,
NOV. DEC. JAN.
200
800
SCHEDULED
100
SCHEDULED
400
264
DELIVERED
DEL IVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
1940
1941
Air Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
18
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-8-41
AIRPLANES
ENGINES
696 PURSUIT, FIGHTER
1394 PURSUIT FIGHTER
26 by 1940 - 523 in 1941 - 147 in 1942
180 by 1940 - 1214 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
3
3
120
2
450
2
I
I
NOV. DEC. JAN.
NOV. DEC. JAN.
80
300
SCHEDULED
40
150
SCHEDULED
II
DELIVERED
DELIVERED
30
J A S o N 0 J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
4076 PURSUIT, 1-ENGINE
3022 PURSUIT, 1-ENGINE
310 by 1940 - 2052 in 1941 - 1714 in 1942
373 by 1940 - - 1876 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
30
30
900
20
900
20
10
10
NOV. DEC. JAN.
NOV. DEC. JAN.
600
600
SCHEDULED
300
SCHEDULED
300
309
292
DEL IVERED
DELIVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
3540 PRIMARY TRAINER
3540 PRIMARY TRAINER
645 by 1940 - - 2895 in 1941
925 by 1940 - 2615 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
45
60
1,500
30
1,800
40
15
20
NOV. DEC. JAN.
NOV. DEC. JAN.
1,000
SCHEDULED
1,048
SCHEDULED
1,200
DELIVERED
DEL VERED
817
500
600
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
1940
1941
STATISTICS BRANCH
Air Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-8-41
19
AIRPLANES
ENGINES
3051 BASIC TRAINER
3051 BASIC TRAINER
570 by 1940 - 1717 in 1941 - - 764 in 1942
696 by 1940 470 in 1941 - 135 in 1942
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
30
30
900.
20
900
20
10
10
SCHEDULED
NOV. DEC. JAN,
SCHEDULED
NOV. DEC. JAN,
600
600
697
552
DEL VERED
DEL
I VERED
300
300
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
2297 ADVANCE TRAINER, 1-ENGINE
2297 ADVANCE TRAINER, 1-ENGINE
94 by 1940 - - 1065 in 1941 - 1138 in 1942
197 by 1940 - 2078 in 1941 - 22 in 1942
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
30
90
600
20
600
60
10
30
NOV. DEC, JAN.
NOV. DEC, JAN,
SCHEDULED
400
400
SCHEDULED
200
186
200
237
DEL IVERED
DEL IVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1082 ADVANCE TRAINER, 2-ENGINE
2164 ADVANCE TRAINER - 2-ENGINE
18 by 1940 - 1064 in 1941
65 by 1940 - 1665 in 1941
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
,
30
450
2
900
2d
-
IO
NOV. DEC, JAN,
NOV. DEC. JAN,
300
600
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
150
300
64
DEL LYERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
1940
1941
STATISTICS BRANCH
Air Corps
20
OASW WAR DEPARTMENT
2-8-41
AIRPLANES
ENGINES
1126 OBSERVATION
1901 OBSERVATION
27 by 1940 - 399 in 1941 - 700 in 1942
176 by 1940 - 471 in 1941 - 1254 in 1942
PER100 DELIVERIES
PER100 DELIVERIES
9
9
300
6
300
6
3
3
224
NOV. DEC. JAN,
NOV. DEC. JAN.
200
200
DEL (VERED
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
100
100
DELIVERED
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
780 TRANSPORT
1560 TRANSPORT
13 by 1940 - 341 in 1941 - 426 in 1942
26 by 1940; 682 in 1941; 852 in 1942
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PER 100 DELIVERIES
3
3
45
2
75
2
I
I
NOV. DEC. JAN,
NOV. DEC. JAN.
SCHEDULED
30
50
SCHEDULED
24
15
25
DELIVERED
DEL IVERED
12
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
74 AMPHIBIAN
148 AMPHIBIAN
3 in 1941 - 71 in 1942
No Schedule available
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
9
9
150-
6
150
6
3
3
NOV. DEC. JAN.
NOV. DEC. JAN.
100
100
NONE SCHEDULED UNTIL NOVEMBER, 194
NONE
REQUIRED
UNTIL
NOVEMBER
1941
50
50
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
1940
1941
STATISTICS BRANCH
*BASED ON AIRFRAME SCHEDULE
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
Air Corps
2-8-41
21
TEXT SUMMARY - PROCUREMENT OF QUARTERMASTER ITEMS - Jan. 23, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
GENERAL - Contract awards have been made on 118 of 123 critical and essential
items followed by this office. An average of eighty-four percent of the total
programs of the 118 items has been contracted, and an average of forty-four percent
of contracted quantities has been delivered; the latter figure includes transfers
from CCC stocks. The status of the remaining five items is as follows:-
Item
Status
Band set - 28 men
Invitations received for 28% of program
Belt, cartridge dismounted
"
"
for 100% "
"
Belt, cartridge mounted
If
"
for 100% n
"
Machine, horse-clipping
100% of Program on directive
Chaplain's equipment, set
Organs contracted - hymnals to be con-
tracted following current revision
NEW CONTRACTS -- During the quarter-monthly period ending January 23rd, in-
creases in contracted amounts are indicated for the following:-
Cot, steel, folding
Chair, barrack
Netting, mosquito
Cloth, cotton, twill, tentage
Shirt, cotton, khaki
Duck, tentage (heavy)
Stove, tent
Locker, trunk
Trousers, cotton, khaki
Mattress, cotton
Undershirt, woolen
Including transfers from CCC stocks, the programs of sixty-three of the 118 items
have been completely contracted.
DELIVERIES - Excluding three items originally deferred, deliveries were ef-
fected on all items listed in the accompanying tabular summary, except the
following:
Belt, suspender
Carrier, wire cutter
Saddle, Phillips, pack, cavalry
Outfit, cooking, cavalry
Scabbard, subMG, cal. 45
Range, field
Tent, storage
All the above, however, are ahead of schedule except range, field and scabbard,
subMG which are respectively only one and three percent behind schedule.
SCHEDULES and DELINQUENCIES -- Thirty-two of the items listed in the accom-
panying tabular summary are on or ahead of schedule; six items have no current
schedules; seven (4 critical, 1 clothing, 2 equipment) items are behind schedule;
of the latter only saddle, Phillips, pack cargo is behind December 1st schedule.
Based on average percentages, composite deliveries of 118 items are seven percent
ahead of composite schedules.
STATISTICS BRANON
Quartermaster Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
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TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - CRITICAL AND SELECTED ITEMS - Jan. 23, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
No. weeks
Item
Procurement
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-contracts
program
undelivered)
Jan. 23
tracted
Due
ered
unchanged
Critical
Carrier, wire cutter
26,000
26,000
25,600
100
0
98
4
Cloth, overcoating
8,425,439
7,880,533
5,653,411
94
64
67
4
Stove, tent
294,379
133,871
133,750
45
44
45
0
Bag,canvas,water
26,560
21,509
9,690
81
24
37
8
Cloth, wool, 18 oz.
33,213,623
23,728,660
9,879,979
71
26
30
1
Range, field, M1937
11,438
11,500
2,829
100
26
25
5
Leggings, canvas, dsmtd.
4,539,315
3,148,340
821,434
69
19
18
1
Tent, pyramidal
286,133
180,953
40,381
64
11
14
1
Belt, suspenders, M36
160,157
105,257
17,533
66
11
11
2
Scabbard, SubMG cal. 45
18,244
3,155
1,035
17
9
6
12
Saddle,Phillips,cargo
2,348
3,500
1
100
19
o
3
Cutter,wire,M1938
26,000
26,000
0
100
0
0
0
Outfit cooking, cavalry
1,022
1,022
0
100
0
0
5
Tent, storage
3,530
2,900
1
82
0
0
1
Saddle,Phillips,cavalry
5,828
3,900
0
67
0
0
3
Belt,cart.,dismtd.
500,000
0
0
0
0
0
29
Belt, cart. ,mounted
25,000
0
0
0
0
0
29
Clothing
Overcoat, wool
1,321,545
1,306,918
849,487
99
56
64
7
Gloves, woolen, o.d.
2,008,934
2,007,153
1,206,948
99
61
60
5
Undershirt, wool
5,121,306
4,195,477
2,050,111
81
29
40
0
Drawers, woolen
5,084,710
3,654,187
2,011,229
75
28
39
1
Overshoes, arctic
1,209,958
1,167,680
443,053
97
27
37
10
Socks, wool
17,327,520
12,217,215
5,980,529
71
26
35
3
Coat, working, denim
4,351,094
4,495,785
1,399,899
100
27
32
1
Headgear
8,010,403
7,123,770
2,390,648
89
26
30
1
Raincoat
2,263,146
2,219,769
664,025
98
23
29
1
Gloves, heavy, leather
2,217,500
2,177,268
590,696
98
23
27
4
Trousers, working
5,097,252
4,932,666
1,350,683
96
20
26₄
4
Breeches, wool
554,428
552,591
130,807
99
15
24
8
Shirt, wool
6,680,152
3,951,003
1,594,918
59
20
24
1
Belt, web, waist
2,976,988
2,710,400
699,587
91
22
23
5
Shoes, service
7,819,233
6,047,517
1,754,722
77
22
22
4
Coat, mackinaw
866,762
456,547
127,825
53
14
15
2
Trousers, wool
9,936,341
3,247,040
1,528,310
33
13
15
1
Coat, woolen, serge
5,427,847
3,264,290
722,386
60
9
13
0
STATISTICS
Quartermaster Corps
OASW - Will REPRATENT
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TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - SELECTED ITEMS - Jan. 23, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
No. weeks
Item
Procurement
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-contracts
program
undelivered)
Jan. 23
tracted
Due
ered
unchanged
Clothing (summer)
Socks, cotton
19,102,781
19,035,208
7,885,118
100
29
41
4
Drawers, cotton, shorts
18,173,876
12,796,630
5,316,674
70
27
29
1
Undershirt, summer
17,798,347
12,546,932
3,988,364
70
20
22
3
Trousers, cotton, khaki
9,093,547
3,586,899
837,357
39
7
9
o
Shirt, cotton, khaki
10,767,516
4,480,016
675,934
42
6
6
o
Breeches, cotton, khaki
529,729
227,000
o
43
0
O
8
Equipment
Bed*
1,728,889
1,613,759
1,376,736
93
73
80
O
Bag, barrack
2,931,110
2,920,437
1,685,377
99
50
57
6
Blanket, wool
5,555,017
4,146,520
2,047,059
75
37
37
1
Mattress, cotton
1,532,404
1,395,185
559,000
91
50
36
O
* Includes Bedstead, single; cot, steel, folding; cot, canvas, folding, M38.
STATISTICS BRANCH
Quartermaster Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
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TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - MOTOR VEHICLE PROCUREMENT - Jan. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Procurement
Contracted
Scheduled
Delivered
Percent
Item
program
(Delivered &
for
through
Con-
Deliv-
(Estimated)
undelivered)
Jan. 31
Jan. 31
tracted
Due
ered
Motorcycles
7,987
4,765
1,161
1,164
60
15
15
Passenger cars
2,819
2,906
2,306
2,306
100
82
82
Ambulances
3,625
3,553
594
305
98
16
8
Trucks, 2-ton
45,135
44,503
9,847
9,566
99
22
21
(incl. ₺ to 1-ton
Trucks, 1}-ton
18,777
12,903
7,639
7,401
69
41
39
(incl. 12-3-ton
Trucks 2½-ton
42,605
42,889
8,369
8,196
100
20
19
Trucks, 4-ton
4,844
4,844
766
734
100
16
15
(incl. 5 & 5-6 ton
Trucks, 6-ton
1,131
525
111
104
46
10
9
(and heavier)
Trailers & semi-
27,270
21,832
4,872
4,333
80
18
16
trailers
TOTAL
154,193
138,720
35,665
34,109
90
23
22
STATISTICS BRANCH
Quartermaster Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
25
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TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - MOTOR VEHICLE PROCUREMENT - Jan. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OOMG
Procurement
Contracted
Scheduled
Delivered
Percent
For
program
(Delivered &
for
through
Con-
Deliv-
(Estimated)
undelivered)
Jan. 31
Jan. 31
tracted
Due
ered
Army Transport
149,263
133,790
34,734
33,483
90
23
22
Air Corps
653
653
59
49
100
9
8
Construction Q.M.
104
104
103
103
100
99
99
Chemical Warfare Service
127
127
110
110
100
87
87
Engineers
753
753
182
119
100
24
16
Field Artillery
2
2
0
0
100
0
0
Ordnance
1,461
1,461
249
215
100
17
15
Signal Corps
1,830
1,830
228
30
100
12
2
TOTAL
154,193
138,720
35,665
34,109
90
23
22
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS 1991
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QUARTERMASTER CORPS - ESTIMATED STATUS OF TROOP HOUSING* - JANUARY 23, 1941
Source of Information: Construction Division, OQMG - Statistics Branch, OASW
1,300,326
1,168,559
NEW SHELTER
1,000,000
1940
1941
500,000
ADDITIONAL TROOPS
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J J
* Includes projects to be completed by Corps of Engineers
STATISTICS BRANCH
Quartermaster Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
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QUARTERMASTER CORPS - PROCUREMENT OF CRITICAL ITEMS - JANUARY 23, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Bag,water,sterilising. Program-26,560
Belt,suspenders,M36. Program-160,157
1940
1941
1940
1941
18,000
90,000
SCHEDULED
12,000
60,000
9,690
SCHEDULED
6,000
30,000
17,533
DELIVERED
DEL I VERED
S 0 N 0 J F M A M J J A
SONDJFMAMJJA
Carrier,wire cutter. Program-26,000
Overcoating,32oz. Program-8,425,439
1940
1941
1940
1941
21,000
6,000,000
25,600
DEL
VERED
5,653,411
14,000
4,000,000
SCHEDULED
DEL
VERED
SCHEDULED
7,000
2,000,000
S 0 N 0 J F M A M J J A
S o N D J F M A M J J A
Cloth,wool,18 gs. Program-33,213,623
Leggings,dismtd. Program - 4,539,315
1940
1941
1940
1941
18,000,000
3,000,000
SCHEDULED
12,000,000
SCHEDUL ED
2,000,000
9,879,979
6,000,000
DEI IVERED
1,000,000
821,434
DEL VERED
S 0 N D J F M A M J J A
S o N 0 J F M A M J J A
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
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QUARTERMASTER CORPS - PROCUREMENT OF CRITICAL ITEMS - JANUARY 23, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Range, field, M1937. Program is 11,438
Saddle,Phillips,pack. Program-2,348
1940
1941
1940
1941
9,000
1,800
6,000
SCHEDULED
1,200
3,000
600
VERED
2,829
ONDJFMAMJJAS
0 N D J F M A M J J A S
Saddle, Cavalry. Program-5,828
Scabbard,SubMO,cal.45. Program-18,244
1940
1941
1940
1941
3,000
3,000
SCHEDULED
2,000
2,000
BCHEDULED
1,000
1,000
1,035
DELIVERED
o N D J F M A M J J A S
o N D J F M A M J J A S
Stove, tent. Program is 294,379
Tent, pyramidal. Program is 284,133
1940
139,750
1941
1940
1941
120,000
150,000
SCHEDULED
80,000
100,000
DELIVERED
40,000
50,000
40,381
DEL IVERED
0 N D J F M A M J J A S
o N D J F M A M J J A S
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
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TEXT SUMMARY - PROCUREMENT OF SIGNAL CORPS ITEMS - JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Supply Division, OCSigo
GENERAL - The initial phase of the Signal Corps procurement program (award-
ing of contracts) has been virtually completed. Contract awards have been made on
all except two (2) of a total of 253 items on the program. The status of these two
items is as follows:-
80,000 miles Field wire W-130 - Awaiting standardization.
4 Telephone central office set TC-1 - Specifications have been cleared
and purchase initiated although contract has not been awarded.
The second phase of the program (production) is making satisfactory progress, al-
though there have developed a number of minor difficulties with certain subcon--
tractors who are experiencing trouble in obtaining materials, notably aluminum.
RAW MATERIALS
Aluminum. Several Signal Corps contracts are now being affected by
shortages of this material.
Elastic stop nuts. Machine tools for manufacture of clastic stop nuts are
responsible for shortage. Efforts are being made to expedite delivery of
these tools.
Iron Dust - Carbonyl E. (used in iron cores of certain radio transformers).
A sufficient quantity is now being supplied by three producers to meet
requirements for the year 1941.
NEW CONTRACTS - None awarded.
MATERIEL REPORT - Requirements have been revised in accordance with new
Tables of Organization and Tables of Basic Allowances. New figures are not as yet
available.
DELIVERIES - F.Y. 1940 contract deliveries - satisfactory. During the week
contracts were completed for:-
1,114 Radio receiver BC-312-C
2 Radio set, ground SCR-271
794 Radio receiver BC-342-C
21 Spotting set, PH-32
118 Radio receiver BC-314-C
F.Y. 1941 contracts. Deliveries this week included the follow--
ing:-
866 Chest BC-5
61 Radio set SCR-195
880 Filter equipment RC-32
72 Radio set, aircraft SCR-183
57 Marker beacon roceiving
100 Radio set, aircraft SCR-283
equip. RC-43
540 Reel unit RL-31
121 Microphone amplifier BC-216 840 Telephone, EE-3-A
400 Microphone T-20
56 Test set I-56
61 Radio set SCR-194
3,954 (miles) Wire W--110-B
STATISTICS BRANCH
Signal Corps
DASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
30'
TEXT SUMMARY - PROCUREMENT OF SIGNAL CORPS ITEMS - JAN. 31, 1941 (Continued)
Source of Information: Supply Division, OCSigo
DELINQUENCIES - F.Y. 1940 procurement program - five critical items are be--
hind scheduled deliveries:-
Converter M-134. Ten units will be delivered Feb. 10th with gradually increasing
submissions to meet schedules by May.
Frequency meter set SCR-211. Only 7 sets remain to be delivered on a contract for
925. Final delivery expected Feb. 3rd.
Radio set, ground SCR-177. Manufacturer has completed contract for the sets; 36
Chests CH-49, responsible for the delay, will be delivered this week.
Radio set, ground SCR-206. Manufacturer encountered difficulties in submitting
satisfactory sample. Revised schedule called for 17 sets in January but none
have been delivered. Five sets are expected to be submitted for inspection
about February 10th and 5 per week thereafter until completion of the contract.
Time interval signal BE-65. Production has commenced; 25 will be presented for
inspection February 6th; 450 are due, but none have been delivered.
F.Y. 1941 procurement program. The following critical items are behind sche-
duled deliveries:-
Charging set SCR-169. Contractor has had difficulty submitting satisfactory
sample. Excessive oil consumption of power unit is causing trouble. Fourth
sample being inspected.
Coil C-114. No deliveries to date; will be ready for inspection February 8th.
Coil C-161. No deliveries to date. Signal Corps advises that 1,500 are ready
for inspection and 2,000 will be delivered around February 15th.
Frequency meter set SCR-211. Two contracts are delinquent. Bendix Radio Corp.
contract is 78 sets behind and Allen D. Cardwell, 200 sets. New Bendix plant
will be in operation in March and production will be accelerated. Cardwell re-
ports submission of complete sets to start late in March.
Head & Chest set IIS-19. Inspection in progress; 267 units have been accepted but
none shipped; 500 are due.
Marker beacon receiving equipment, Two contracts are delinquent. Small contract
for 350 due in December is nearing completion, which is expected February 7th.
Larger contract is being delayed by changes in specifications of receivers.
Samples have been submitted; test is being expedited so that production can get
under way.
Microphone T-20. Only slightly delinquent; 100 units behind schedule expected to
be delivered in a few days.
Radio set, ground SCR-194 and SCR-195. Delivery of 384 sets has been made with 77
additional sets of each type undergoing inspection. Facilities for calibration
are being expanded and delivery according to contract schedules is anticipated
within three months.
Reel unit RL-31. In addition to 540 units delivered, 500 additional are under-
going inspection. Contract for 2000 due Jan. 31 will be completed around
February 15th.
Telegraph set TO-5-A. Submissions will start February 5th with 10 per day for
six days and 20 per day thereafter.
Theodolite ML-47. On January 27th contractor advised that inability to obtain
materials will delay deliveries.
STATISTICS BRANCH
Signal Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
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TABULAR SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS - SELECTED - CRITICAL ITEMS - JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OCSigo, Supply Division
Procurement
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
Item
program
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-
F.Y. 1940
undelivered)
Jan. 31
tracted
Due
ered
Ground-Equipment
Test set
218
218
218
100
100
100
Frequency meter set SCR-211
1,368
1,368
1,361
100
100
99
Radio set
1,861
1,861
1,725
100
83
93
Wire W-110-B (miles)
30,730
30,730
26,500
100
67
86
Reel unit RL-26-A
1,213
1,213
934
100
56
77
Telephone EE-8
44,124
44,124
28,645
100
65
65
Converter M-134
112
112
0
100
9
0
Telephone central office set
12
12
o
100
0
0
TC-2
Aircraft-Equipment
Radio compass
923
923
923
100
100
100
Frequency meter set SCR-211
510
510
510
100
100
100
Radio set
3,226
3,226
3,226
100
100
100
Radio sets, ground - warranting special attention
Radio set SCR-193
58
58
58
100
100
100
Radio set SCR-245
511
511
511
100
74
100
Radio set SCR-188
110
110
110
100
83
100
Radio set SCR-271
2
2
2
100
100
100
Radio set SCR-177
106
106
70
100
100
66
Radio set SCR-270
8
8
4
100
38
50
Radio set SCR-197
68
68
11
100
o
16
Radio set SCR-268
18
18
0
100
0
o
Radio set SCR-206
21
21
o
100
81
0
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Signal Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
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TABULAR SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS - SELECTED - CRITICAL ITEMS - JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OCSigO, Supply Division
Procurement
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
Item
program
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-
F.Y. 1941
undelivered)
Jan. 31
tracted
Due
ered
Ground-Equipment
Test set
2,506
2,506
495
100
18
20
Wire W-110-B (miles)
113,180
113,180
16,189
100
16
14
Reel unit RL-26-A
4,354
4,354
400
100
14
9
Telephone EE-8
61,746
61,746
5,640
100
4
9
Radio set
22,185
22,185
538
100
10
2
Charging set SCR-169
1,395
1,395
o
100
15
0
Converter M-134
215
215
O
100
O
0
Flash ranging set GR-4
29
29
0
100
0
0
Frequency meter set SCR-211
3,874
3,874
o
100
7
0
Interphone equip., vehicular
3,492
3,492
o
100
0
0
Sound ranging set GR-3-C
35
35
o
100
0
o
Switchboard BD-71
3,269
3,269
o
100
o
0
Switchboard BD-72
2,268
2,268
O
100
0
o
Telephone central office set
62
62
0
100
O
0
TC-2
Aircraft-Equipment
Filter equipment RC-32
22,823
22,823
5,400
100
8
24
Microphone amplifying equip.
3,000
3,000
650
100
20
22
RC-19
Microphone T-20
4,500
4,500
800
100
20
18
Radio set
21,354
21,354
1,655
100
7
8
Marker beacon receiving equip.
4,951
4,951
292
100
8
6
Interphone equipment
13,479
13,479
160
100
2
1
Frequency meter set SCR-211
1,707
1,707
0
100
1
0
Radio compass
4,459
4,459
o
100
0
o
Radio sets, ground - warranting special attention
Radio set SCR-177
1,010
1,010
0
100
o
o
Radio set SCR-188
542
542
0
100
O
O
Radio set SCR-193
2,419
2,419
0
100
o
o
Radio set SCR-197
255
255
0
100
o
0
Radio set SCR-206
200
200
0
100
0
0
Radio set SCR-245
3,074
3,074
0
100
0
0
Radio set SCR-268
418
418
0
100
0
0
Radio set SCR-270
103
103
0
100
o
0
Radio set SCR-271
29
29
0
100
0
0
Radio set SCR-288
1,300
1,300
0
100
o
0
1/ Includes 8,000 miles for Marine Corps; Includes 5,068 for component parts of
other critical items.
STATISTICS BRANCH
Signal Corps
DASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
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TABULAR SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS - SELECTED - CRITICAL ITEMS - JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OCSigo, Supply Division
Procurement
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
Item
program
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-
F.Y. 40 &'41
undelivered)
Jan. 31
tracted
Due
ered
Ground-Equipment
Telephone, EE-8
105,870 1/
105,870
34,285
100
29
32
Wire W-110-B (miles)
143,910 2/
143,910
42,689
100
27
30
Frequency meter set SCR-211
5,242
5,242
1,361
100
31
26
Test set
2,724
2,724
713
100
25
26
Reel unit RL-26-A
5,567
5,567
1,334
100
21
24
Radio set
24,046
24,046
2,263
100
15
9
Converter M-134
327
327
0
100
3
o
Charging set SCR-169
1,395
1,395
o
100
15
O
Flash ranging set, GR-4
29
29
o
100
o
O
Interphone equip,, vehicular
3,492
3,492
O
100
o
o
Sound ranging set, GR-3-C
35
35
o
100
o
o
Switchboard BD-71
3,269
3,269
0
100
o
0
Switchboard BD-72
2,268
2,268
0
100
o
o
Telephone central office set
74
74
o
100
o
o
TC-2
Aircraft-Equipment
Filter equipment RC-32
22,823
22,823
5,400
100
8
24
Frequency meter set SCR-211
2,217
2,217
510
100
24
23
Microphone amplifying equip.
3,000
3,000
650
100
20
22
Radio set
24,580
24,580
4,881
100
19
20
Microphone T-20
4,500
4,500
800
100
20
18
Radio compass
5,382
5,382
923
100
17
17
Marker beacon receiving equip.
4,951
4,951
292
100
8
6
Interphone equipment
13,479
13,479
160
100
2
1
Radio sets, ground - warranting special attention
Radio set SCR-188
652
652
110
100
14
17
Radio set SCR-245
3,585
3,585
511
100
10
14
Radio set SCR-177
1,116
1,116
70
100
9
6
Radio set SCR-271
31
31
2
100
6
6
Radio set SCR-270
111
111
4
100
3
4
Radio set SCR-197
323
323
11
100
o
3
Radio set SCR-193
2,477
2,477
58
100
2
2
Radio set SCR-268
436
436
0
100
0
o
Radio set SCR-288
1,300
1,300
0
100
o
o
Radio set SCR-206
221
221
0
100
8
0
Includes 5,068 for component parts of other critical items; Includes 8,000
miles for Marine Corps.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS MATERIEL - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: OCSigo, Supply Division
Percent of
Item
Requirements
Stocks -
Requirements
P.M.P.
2000 M men
Troops & depots
P.M.P.
2000 M men
Signal lamp equip., EE-84
549
773
700
128
91
Switchboard BD-71
3,722
6,399
4,030
108
63
Wire W-110-B (miles)
92,594
154,185
73,411
79
48
Telephone, EE-8
57,812
96,786
45,348
78
47
Test set I-56
805
1,012
596
74
59
Time interval apparatus
55
60
36
65
60
EE-85
Reel cart RL-16
1,256
1,724
820
65
48
Switchboard BD-72
3,520
5,200
2,176
62
42
Reel 'unit RL-31
5,114
8,481
3,078
60
36
Telegraph set TG-5
3,151
4,807
1,603
51
33
Theodolite ML-47
192
298
85
44
29
Frequency meter set SCR-211
5,560
7,009
2,308
42
33
Switchboard BD (14)-96
306
450
116
38
26
Reel unit RL-26
3,131
5,556
1,140
36
21
Radio set, ground
14,683
24,518
5,029
34
21
Converter M-134
110
185
34
31
18
Test set EE-65
716
1,254
219
31
17
Coil C-161
7,425
10,394
2,090
28
20
Telephone central office set
36
60
8
22
13
TC-2
Flash ranging set GR-4
10
31
2
20
6
Sound ranging set GR-3
16
37
2
13
5
Head & chest set HS-19
11,235
24,518
1,217
11
5
Charging set SCR-169
764
1,144
73
10
6
Coil C-114
5,382
10,675
518
10
5
Wire W-130 (miles)
40,000
80,000
O
o
o
Includes 1,910 required for airplane program.
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SIGNAL CORPS PROCUREMENT - SELECTED ITEMS - STATUS AS OF JANUARY 31 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OCSigO, Supply Division
Radio Compass. Program is 5,382
Radio Set-Aircraft. Program is 24,580
4,500
22,500
SCHEDULED
3,000
15,000
SCHEDULED
1,500
7,500
923
4,881
DEL IVERED
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Radio Set-Ground. Program is 24,046
Wire-W-110-B. Program is 143,910 Miles
18,000
120,000
SCHEDULED)
80,000
SCHEDULED
12,000
42,689
6,000
40,000
DELIVERED
2,263
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Telephone-EE-8. Program is 105,870
Frequency Meter Set. Program is 7,459
90,000
6,000
60,000
SCHEDULED
4,000
34,285
SCHEDULED
30,000
DELIVERED
2,000
1,871
DEL IVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
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SIGNAL CORPS - AIRCRAFT SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Materiel Div., O.C.A.C., Supply Div., OCSigO
Charts compare requirements, based upon aircraft contracts, with estimated deliv-
ery schedules and actual deliveries of aircraft signal equipment. Aircraft con-
tract delivery schedules have been advanced one month to allow for installation of
signal equipment in airframes.
(F.Y. 1940 and F.Y. 1941 procurement)
Command Sets
Liaison Sets
15,000
4,500
SCHEDULED
10,000
3,000
SCHEDULED
5,000
DEL. 4,128
1,500
REQUIREMENTS
DEL, 753
REQUIREMENTS
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Radio Compass
Interphone Equipment
4,500
12,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
3,000
8,000
REQUIREMENTS
1,500
REQUIREMENTS
DEL. 964
4,000
DEL. 2,288
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Marker Beacon Receiving Equipment
Filter Equipment RC-32
6,000
24,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
4,000
16,000
DEL. 10,900
REQUI REMENTS
REQUI REMENTS
2,000
DEL. 2,142
8,000
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
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SIGNAL CORPS - AIRCRAFT SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Materiel Div., O.C.A.C., Supply Div., OCSigO
Frequency Meter Set SCR-211
Microphone Amplifying Equipment
1,800
9,000
REQU
REMENTS
1,200
6,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED.
DEL. 510
2,302
600
3,000
DEL.
REQUIREMENTS
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Microphone T-20
12,000
REQUIREMENTS
8,000
SCHEDULED
4,000
3,110
DEL.
1940
1941
1942
Charts present composite figures - all types of command sets, liaison sets,
radio compasses, marker beacon receiving equipment, microphones and aircraft inter-
phones being grouped in the interest of simplicity.
There are 604 airplanes not yet under contract. Requirements shown do not in-
clude signal equipment for these planes.
Scheduled deliveries of aircraft signal equipment are in some cases incomplete.
Several contracts have been awarded but not yet acknowledged by contractors and sche-
dules are not available.
Microphone T-20 and Microphone amplifying cquipment RC-19 will be replaced by
Microphone T-30, except for such quantities as are already under contract. Contract
for L'icrophone T-30 has been awarded but no delivery schedule is as yet available.
Reference chart on Command sets. Signal Corps advises that installation period
must be eliminated to permit utilization of advanced type of equipment under procure-
ment. No delay in airplane delivery, due to shortage of command sets, is anticipated.
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TEXT SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Supply Section, Office of the Chief of Engineers
GENERAL
Of the 31 items being followed by this office 6 are ahead of schedule,
17 are on schedule and 8 are behind. The more important items such as
angledozers, air compressors, road graders, air hammers, earth augers
and water purification units are being delivered either on or ahead of
schedule. The more important items which are behind schedule are 60"
AA searchlights, 3/8 yard shovels, mirrors for the 60" searchlights
and trailers for medium tractors.
PROGRAM COMPLETED
The program of 547 angledozers was completed in the past quarter-month
with the delivery of 258 units.
SEARCHLIGHT, 60" ANTIAIRCRAFT - FURTHER BEHIND
Both Sperry and General Electric fell further behind. General Electric
was not in operation so made no deliveries against a schedule of 12
units. Sperry was scheduled or 13 and delivered 9. The result was an
increase in the deficiency from 149 to 165 searchlights.
MIRRORS, FOR 60" SEARCHLIGHTS - BETTER
Last week's deficiency of 47 mirrors was decreased by 5 to 42. 15
were scheduled and 20 were delivered. This item is now only 6
percent behind schedule.
SHOVEL, GAS, 3/8 CUBIC YARD - FURTHER BEHIND
Shovels fell 6 more units behind schedule since January 23rd, 10
were scheduled while 4 were delivered. This item is now 12 behind
a schedule of 53.
TRAILER, FOR MEDIUM TRACTOR - IMPROVED
The trailer is an essential rather than a critical item. Where 59
were scheduled during the week, 84 were delivered. This excess delivery
decreases the behind schedule figure from 64 to 39 trailers. This item
is 14 percent behind schedule.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Supply Section, Office of the Chief of Engineers
Current
Contracts
Delivered
Percent
Percent
Item
program
filled &
through
con-
de-
unfilled
Jan. 31
tracted
livered
Angledozer, for med. tractor
547
547
547
100
100
Map reproduction equip. C.A.Hqs.
4
4
4
100
100
Mixer, concrete
78
78
78
100
100
Power earth auger
68
68
68
100
100
Special equip., aviation regt.
5
5
5
100
100
Welding and cutting set
131
131
131
100
100
Grader, road, motorized
92
92
89
100
97
Boat, assault
3446
3446
3246
100
94
Water purification unit, port.
217
217
189
100
87
Water purification unit, mtzd.
34
34
27
100
79
Bridge, steel, port., H-10
86
86
50
100
58
Shovel, gas, 3/8 cu. yd.
83
83
41
100
49
Compressor, air, motorized
890
890
406
100
46
Footbridge, M-1938
111
111
49
100
44
Trailer, for med. tractor
609
609
238
100
39
Mirror, metal, 60" searchlight
2015
1142
655
57
33
Hammer, gas, paving breaker
1063
1063
246
100
23
Ponton bridge, 10 ton
81
81
16
100
20
Shovel, gas, 2 cu. yd.
45
45
8
100
18
Searchlight, 60" antiaircraft
2156
2156
269
100
12
Stereoscope, mag., lens prism
142
142
1
100
1
Bridge, steel, port., H-20
10
10
o
100
0
Electric lighting equip.,2-3KVA
470
470
0
100
0
Electric lighting equip., 5KVA
117
117
0
100
o
Machine, dup. gelatin process
160
160
o
100
O
Map reprod. equip., mtzd.
32
32
o
100
0
Mobile reproduction train
1
1
0
100
0
Ponton bridge, 25 ton
47
47
o
100
o
Searchlight 18" beach defense
105
105
o
100
O
Stereoscope, mag, mirror
2497
2497
o
100
o
Compass, lensatic, W. case
113,194
113,000
o
99
O
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH JAN. 31,1941
Source of Information: Office of the Chief of Engineers
Angledozer
Program 547
Compressor, air, mtzd.
Program 890
547 SCHEDULED
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1940
1941
SCHEDULED
450
750
300
500
406
DELIVERED
150
250
/
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
Grader, road, mtzd.
Program 93
Hammer, ,gas
Program 1063
SCHEDULED
1940
89
DELIVERED
1941
1940
1941
75
900
50
600
SCHEDULED
/
25
300
246
DEL DELIVERED
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
Power earth auger
Program 68
Shovel gas 3/8 yd.
Program 83
1941
1940
SCHEDULED
1940
1941
60
68
75
SCHEDULED
DEL VERED
40
50
41
20
25
DEL IVERED
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Office of the Chief of Engineers
Electric lighting equip, Program 587
Footbridge. L-1938
Program 111
1940
1941
1940
1941
450
90
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
60
300
DELIVERED
49
150
30
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
Ponton bridge,10-ton Program 81
Searchlight, 60" AA
Program 2156
1940
1941
1940
1941
75
1,200
SCHEDULED
50
800
SCHEDULED
25
400
DEL IVERED
16
DELIVERED
269
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
Trailer, tractor
Program 609
Water puri unit, port, Program 217
1941
1940
1941
1940
SCHEDULED
600
225
DELIVERED
189
SCHEDULED
400
150
200
75
DELIVERED 238
J A S O N D J 7 M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
Engineer Corps
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TEXT SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - FOR WEEK ENDED FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Finance & Supply Div. - Office of Surgeon General
The delivery of surgical instruments by contractors in the majority of
instances continues to be satisfactory. However, those firms that have been
converting their plants in order to manufacture surgical instruments are gradually
overcoming their difficulties and expect, in the near future, to be making
regular deliveries.
The manufacturers of aluminum products are still hampered because of
shortages of this material. Whether this shortage will interfere with the
delivery of Aluminum Pole Litters from the Zimmer Splint Co. to begin March 14,1941,
is not known at this date.
The Army and Navy Medical Departments have adjusted their differences
as to specifications for stainless steel used in the manufacture of surgical
instruments. Both services now call for material of similar composition.
Surgical instrument manufacturers report, however, that steel for this purpose
cannot be procured in a shorter period than from 12 to 15 weeks. This undoubtedly
accounts for some of the long delivery dates for instruments.
The manufacture of surgical needles in the United States has for a number
of years been confined to the Anchor Products Co. of 805 South Jefferson Street,
Chicago, Ill. This company has always produced a very satisfactory product, and
is at present making regular deliveries on its contracts. Recently the Torrington
Co., of Torrington, Conn., entered this field and it is understood has furnished
samples which passed all our laboratory tests. Deliveries on their present contract
are not due until the middle of March.
Medical Department
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TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-CRITICAL & SELECTED ITEMS-JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Item
Procurement
Under
Percent of
Percent of
program
contract
Delivered
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Critical
Knife, operating, 1±" blade
20,500
13,000
13,000
63
100
Kit insert, (type I & II)
73,000
35,000
35,000
48
100
X-Ray machine, bedside
120
55
55
46
100
Scissors, bandage
71,710
20,000
20,000
28
100
Splint, Army, half-ring
17,000
11,000
10,900
65
99
Knife,operating,detach. blade
296,000
116,000
99,200
39
86
Sphygmomanometer, aneroid
9,630
4,630
3,462
48
75
Kit strap, cantle ring
138,000
138,000
75,000
100
54
Sterilizer, hospital
500
280
146
56
52
Kit pouch, canvas
138,000
138,000
68,749
100
50
Forceps, cystic duct
1,350
750
375
56
50
Kit strap, litter
108,000
108,000
46,000
100
43
Retractor, tissue, nested
5,400
2,400
1,000
44
42
X-Ray machine, radiographic
fluoroscopic (stationary)
325
59
25
18
42
X-Ray, field, mobile unit
219
110
43
50
39
Forceps, towel
85,220
85,220
22,218
100 4
26
Kit suspender
62,000
62,000
14,600
100
24
Sterilizer, hospital, utensil
1,750
1,016
242
58
24
Forceps, hemostatic
355,280
339,500
70,095
96
21
Packet, first aid
3,200,000
1,200,000
229,000
38
19
Retractor, abdom., self-ret.
5,200
5,200
598
100
12
Forceps, intes., Doyen,curved
5,000
3,250
384
65
12
Scissors, dissec. curved, 5½"
8,800
8,800
1,000
100
11
Forceps, intest., Doyen, str.
6,050
4,050
459
67
11
Forceps, tissue
77,275
50,000
5,240
65
10
STATISTES
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TABULAR SUMMARY-MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-CRITICAL & SELECTED ITEMS-JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Procurement
Under
Percent of
Percent of
Item
program
contract
Delivered
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Critical (cont'd)
Forceps, kidney, curved
7,600
4,300
429
57
10
Forceps, sponge
84,000
84,000
7,176
100
9
Holder, needle, Hegar-Mayo
20,126
20,126
1,564
100
8
Sterilizer, hospital, instr.
101
12
1
12
8
Scissors, nasal, angular
2,850
2,850
204
100
7
Forceps, bone-cut., heavy, str.
1,850
1,850
5
100
.2
Forceps, hyst. Pean, curved
35,000
35,000
30
100
.08
Chest, field, plain
10,500
10,500
1
100
0
Scissors, one point sharp, 5½"
10,400
10,400
0
100
0
Scissors, iris, angular
2,900
2,900
O
100
0
Chest, field, modified
5,500
5,500
0
100
o
X-Ray, field, table unit
132
25
0
19
0
Knife, operating, 1½" blade
5,000
0
0
0
o
Knife, operating, 2" blade
1,200
o
0
0
0
Selected
Autoclave, lab., field
50
50
50
100
100
Blanket, white
100,000
60,000
60,000
60
100
Mattress, inner spring
5,200
3,000
3,000
58
100
Cotton, absorbent, compressed
400,000
200,000
200,000
50
100
Needle,cervix,sz. 1,3/8-circle
1,000
500
500
50
100
Needle,cervix,sz.3,3/8-circle
1,000
500
500
50
100
Needle, surgeon's regular
size 18, 3-curved
3,000
1,250
1,250
42
100
Iodine swab, 12 CC
250,000
100,000
100,000
40
100
Needle, uterine, sz.O, b-circle
1,500
500
500
33
100
Quinine sulfate, 5 gr. tab.
80,000
20,000
20,000
25
100
Gauze, plain, 25 yards
125,000
25,000
25,000
20
100
Medical Department
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TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - CRITICAL & SELECTED ITEMS - JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Procurement
Under
Percent of
Percent of
Item
program
contract
Delivered
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Selected (cont'd)
Needle, uterine,sz.' circle
8,750
1,250
1,250
14
100
Needle, uterine,sz.l,$-circle
8,000
1,000
1,000
13
100
Ether (for anesthesia)
900,000
101,696
101,606
11
100
Gauze, plain, 100 yards
285,000
85,000
84,210
30
99
Bandage, gauze, roller, 3"
535,000
175,000
172,000
33
98
Splint, strap
10,562
10,562
10,000
100
95
Thermometer, clinical
660,000
360,000
325,000
55
90
Plaster, adhesive, 3"
1,000,000
552,132
494,132
55
89
Needle, abdom. 2-7/8" str.
112,000
57,500
50,417
51
88
Cotton, absorbent, roll
925,000
475,000
415,600
51
87
Plaster, adhesive, 1"
1,000,000
416,850
349,490
42
84
Needle, eye, SZ. 1, }-circle
12,200
6,600
5,500
54
83
Bandage, gauze, roller, 4"
330,000
150,000
123,300
45
82
Bandage, gauze, roller, 2"
750,000
300,000
245,500
40
82
Bandage, gauze, compressed
120,000
30,000
24,008
25
80
Bed, adjustable
9,500
4,167
3,289
44
79
Mattress, cotton
70,000
30,000
22,836
43
76
Pillow, feather
275,000
158,600
118,475
58
75
Needle, intes. sz.1½" str.
35,500
19,200
14,200
54
74
Carrier, field, collapsible
2,250
2,250
1,600
100
71
Needle, eye, SZ. 4, }-circle
2,550
1,550
1,000
61
65
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 10, 1-curved
3,000
1,250
750
42
60
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 8, 3/8-circle
3,250
1,250
750
38
60
Dressing, first aid, small
4,700,000
1,500,000
880,000
32
59
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 12, 3/8-circle
8,700
1,700
1,000
20
59
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 20, 3/8-circle
10,500
2,500
1,300
24
52
STATISTICS
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TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - - CRITICAL & SELECTED ITEMS - JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Item
Procurement
Under
Percent of
Percent of
program
contract
Delivered
program
program
contracted
delivered
Needle, eye, sz.3, |-circle
4,000
2,000
1,000
50
50
Needle, skin suture, 32"
5,000
2,500
1,250
50
50
Needle, skin suture, 22"
5,000
2,500
1,250
50
50
Needle, kidney & liver,
1,000
400
200
40
50
Needle, kidney & liver,str.
1,000
400
200
40
50
Needle, eye, SZ. 4, 3/8-circle
3,600
2,100
1,000
58
48
Iodine & potassium iodide tubes
750,000
300,000
135,000
40
45
Bed, hospital
20,000
13,000
5,486
65
42
Shears, rib
1,500
900
310
60
34
Rasparatory, rib, left
1,500
1,500
500
100
33
Rasparatory, rib, right
1,500
1,500
500
100
33
Dressing, first aid, large
4,000,000
1,000,000
330,700
25
33
Splint set case, empty
2,500
2,500
550
100
22
Clamp, intest.,anastomosis
1,425
1,425
301
100
21
Drill, cranial, drill for 2-CM
1,600
1,600
312
100
20
Clamp, bone, plating
1,400
200
20
14
10
Robe, bath
330,000
235,000
19,400
71
8
Pajama coat, summer
925,000
813,000
50,016
88
6
Pajama trousers, summer
925,000
813,000
50,304
88
6
Basic instrument set case,
empty
3,200
3,200
2
100
0
Drill, cranial, brace for
1,250
1,250
138
100
11
Drill, cranial, burr for 1-CM
1,350
1,350
180
100
13
Drill, cranial, burr for 2-CM
1,350
1,350
180
100
13
Drill, cranial, drill for 1-CM
1,350
1,350
168
100
12
Bed, folding
25,000
13,500
2,001
54
15
Litter, aluminum pole
23,000
23,000
0
100
0
Needle, surgeon's regular
size 14, 3/8-circle
3,500
1,700
0
49
0
Needle, intest. ,sz.3,2-circle
3,600
1,600
0
44
0
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 18, 3/8-circle
6,000
2,500
0
42
0
Needle, catgut, size 4,2-circle
34,000
5,000
o
15
0
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TEXT SUMMARY - CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE - FEBRUARY 6, 1941
Source of Information: Reports from Chemical Warfare Service
The manufacture of such critical items as service gas masks, mustard gas,
impregnite I and gas alarms is progressing in a satisfactory manner, while the
progress of other critical items seems somewhat slow. However, the manufacture
of component parts for these items is progressing favorably.
Deliveries of diaphragm and optical gas masks are scheduled to begin in
February.
The procurement of 41,800 C. M. shells and 124,722 horse gas masks
has been deferred.
The contracts for airplane chemical spray tanks have been held up
on account of specifications.
TABULAR SUMMARY - CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE - CRITICAL & ESSENTIAL ITEMS - JAN.24,1941
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service Weekly Progress Reports
Procurement
Under
Delivered
Percent of
Percent of
Item
program
contract
through
program
contract
Jan. 24
contracted
delivered
Critical
Mustard gas (tons)
2,630
2,630
1,012
100
38.5
Gas masks, service
1,879,781
1,879,781
644,425
100
34.3
Alarm, gas
27,808
27,808
5,600
100
20
Impregnite I
1,711.5
1,711.5
120.8
100
7
Gas masks, diaphragm
920,253
920,253
0
100
0
Gas masks, optical
116,623
116,623
0
100
0
Shell, L. P.
3,548
3,548
0
100
0
Shell, C. M.
56,800
15,000
o
26
o
Impregnite MI (shoe)
2,317
40.4
0
1.7
0
Gas masks, horse
124,722
O
0
o
0
Airplane tanks
3,642
0
0
o
o
(chemical spray)
Essential
Gas masks, training
1,807,957
1,807,957
286,954
100
15.7
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TEXT SUMMARY - COAST ARTILLERY CORPS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Office, Chief of Coast Artillery
GENERAL
The report this week has been changed so that the only item reported
is submarine mine equipment, M3, groups.
SUBMARINE MINE EQUIPMENT, 113, GROUPS - ON SCHEDULE
Delivery of 23 this week brought this item up to schedule.
The next delivery is scheduled for April, 1941.
TABULAR SUMMARY - COAST ARTILLERY CORPS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH JAN. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Office, Chief of Coast Artillery
Current
Contracts
Delivered
Percent
Percent
Item
program
filled &
through
con-
de-
unfilled
Jan. 31
tracted
livered
Submarine mine equipment,
M3, groups
138
138
34
100
25
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COAST ARTILLERY CORPS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Office, Chief of Coast Artillery
Submarine Mine Equipment, M3, Groups
Harbor defense of:
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1940 funds:
Boston
5
4
Sandy llook
23
Columbia River
7
South.New York
4
Cumulative total
5
5
5
5
28
28
28
28
39
39
39
43
43
43
43
43
1941 funds:
Portsmouth
6
Chesapeake Bay
28
Narragansett Bay
12
Portland
10
Delaware River
25
San Francisco
14
Cumulative total
6
6
6
6
6
6
34
34
34
46
56
56
56
81
95
Total
5
11
11
11
34
34
34
62
73
73
85
99
99
99
124
138
Scheduled through January 31, 1941: 34
Delivered through January 31, 1941: 34
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WEEKLY STATISTICAL REPORT
No. 33
February 15, 1941
GENERAL
Page
SIGNAL CORPS
Page
Army Strength
1
Text Summary - Procurement
36
Prices
2
Text Summary - Procurement
37
Editorial Comment - Text Summary
3
Tab. Sum.-Selected Critical Items
38
Editorial Comment - Diagram
4
Tab. Sum.-Selected Critical Items
39
Commitments
5
Diagram: Selected Items
40
Facilities for Expediting Production 6
Diagram:
Aircraft Signal Equip.
41
Diagram: Aircraft Signal Equip.
42
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
Text Summary - Procurement Progress 7
ENGINEER CORPS
Tab. Sum. - Ordnance Materiel Proc. 8
Text Summary - Procurement
43
Tab. Sum. - Ahead & Behind Schedule 9
Tab. Sum. - Procurement
44
Tab. Sum. - Ammunition Proc.
10
Diagram: Procurement
45
Tab. Sum.-Ahead & Behind Schedule
11
Diagram: Procurement
46
Tab. Sum. - Tactical Material
12
Diagram: Delivery Schedules
13
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Diagram: Delivery Schedules
14
Text Summary
47
Tab. Sum. - Selected Items
48
AIR CORPS
Tab. Sum. - Selected Items
49
Text Sum. - Planes Behind Schedule
15
Tab. Sum. - Selected Items
50
Diagram: Airplane Deliveries
16
Text Sum.-Engines Behind Schedule
17
CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE
Diagram: Airplane Engines
18
Text Summary
51
Diagram: Project Airplanes
19
Tabular Summary
52
Diagram: Project Airplanes
20
Tab. Sum. - Current Proc.
21
COAST ARTILLERY CORPS
Tab. Sum. - Planes & Engines
22
Text Summary - Procurement
53
Tab. Sum. - Planes & Engines
23
Tabular Summary - Procurement
53
Diagrams: Airplanes & Engines
Diagram: Procurement
54
Bombers
24
Pursuit & Observation
25
Miscellaneous & Primary Trainer
26
Basic & Advance Trainer
27
QUARTERMASTER CORPS
Text Summary - Procurement
28
Tab. Sum.-Critical & Selected Items 29
Tab. Sum. - Selected Items
30
Tab. Sum. - Motor Vehicle Proc.
31
Tab. Sum. - Motor Vehicle Proc.
32
Diagram: - Est. Troop Housing
33
Diagram: Proc. of Critical Items
34
Diagram: Proc. of Critical Items
35
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BASIS OF REQUIREMENTS
The basis for computing requirements for many articles to be procured is the
estimated army strength by months. The data from July, 1940 through June, 1941 are
shown in the diagram and table. The figures are of necessity only approximations
and are subject to change. They refer to enlisted strength as of the end of each
month.
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, General Staff - Jan. 31,1941
ARMY ENLISTED STRENGTH
1,800,000
1,000,000
500,000
1940
1941
o
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
Month
Total
July, 1940
268,941
Aug.
302,968
Sept.
405,441
Oct.
480,852
Nov.
542,704
Dec.
570,627
Jan. 1941
693,578
Feb.
957,579
Mar.
1,140,531
Apr.
1,219,049
May
1,249,244
June
1,418,000
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PRICES
Continued advances in prices for foodstuffs together with higher prices for
imported commodities raised the average price of the 28 selected commodities 1%
above last week. Prices of basic commodities are 4.3% higher than a year ago.
Domestic agricultural commodities continued to show the greatest increase in price.
Source of Information: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
WHOLESALE PRICES
28 BASIC COMMODITIES
AUG. 1939 - 100
HI
150
150
140
140
130
130
HI
120
120
HI
LO
110
110
LO
19
40
19
41
LO
LO
100
100
1937
1938
1939
1940
JUL.
AUG.
SER
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
MAR.
APR.
MAY
JUN.
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TEXT SUMMARY - EDITORIAL COMMENT - Tallied from a uniform list of leading papers
in cities of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts, by weeks ended each Wednesday.
Source of Info.: Dept. Research & Economics - Cleveland Trust Co. Feb. 12, 1941.
Most of the commentators are now urging prompt action on H R 1776,
whether they favor this bill or a substitute measure. Belief appears to be
general that further debate is not likely to influence the outcome greatly,
but it is feared that it might create abroad an undesirable impression of
national disunity or weakness of purpose.
Carrying out of the Treasury plan to sell defense issues to the public
is regarded as an essential step in the control of an inflation which a large
majority of the writers believes to be threatening us. Some commentators
believe, however, that low income groups will not readily lend their new
purchasing power and that they cannot be reached except through a re-creation
of the psychology which accompanied the Liberty Loan campaigns.
The Supreme Court decision upholding the Wage-Hour Act is widely
welcomed, especially the section that reverses the famous Hammer V. Dagenhart
5 to 4 decision of 23 years ago, which held 8. Federal child labor law un-
constitutional.
The decision holding that jurisdictional disputes of labor unions do
not fall under the Sherman Law is accepted as inevitable, but some express
hope that Congress will take the necessary steps to bring unions striking
because of jurisdictional disputes within reach of the Anti-Trust Law.
Writing of both decisions, the Wall Street Journal, on February 5.
said,
If
the labor movement has solidified ground it had previously as
good as won and may even have gained 8. new foothold in our system of law."
TABULAR SUMMARY
H R 1776
Tallies
HOURS, WAGES, LABOR
ECONOMICS, INFLATION
For amended bill
13
Strikes must stop
7
For price controls
6
For unamended bill
13
War Dept. don't inforce
4
Inflation danger
4
For bill as passed
2
Jurisdiction decision
3
For present costs
1
Against bill
17
For wage decision
5
Taxation
3
For bill form unstated 16
Against wage decision
2
Treasury issues
2
For quick passage
17
Against higher wages
1
Cut prices raise wages 1
Bill is dictatorship
2
Union fees too high
4
Raise debt limit
1
Don't draw party lines
2
For NLRB reforms
3
Debt too high
1
Language not clear
1
Labor delaying defense
1
Cut spending
1
Don't limit countries
1
Labor not cooperating
1
Stop public works
1
President has powers
1
Labor in management
1
1776 inefficient
1
Skilled labor lack
1
ORGANIZATION PROBLEMS
7
AID TO BRITAIN
GOVT. AND BUSINESS
TREND TOWARD WAR
15
All possible aid
5
Anti-trust difficulties 5
For financial aid
4
Industry cooperating
1
GENERAL COMMENDATION
2
Buy possessions
4
Against Ford decision
1
Against convoying
2
Govt. antagonism
1
GENERAL CRITICISM
3
Send more planes
1
Steel capacity good
1
For 7 day week
1
MISCELLANEOUS
11
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Editorial Comment
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EDITORIAL COMMENT ON PROGRESS OF PREPAREDNESS - Tallied from a uniform list of papers
in large cities of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts by weeks ended each Wednesday.
Source of Information: Department of Research and Economics - Cleveland Trust Company
Criticism of Slow Progress
Hours, Wages, Labor Problems
88 86
80
74
80
75
64
60
60
49
52
45/
40
40
39-
36
29
28
10
30
31
R
22
24
20
20
21
"
11
7
16
14
14
n
14
4
22
122
112
Economics, Banking, Inflation
Aid for England
108
107
89
80
76
80
79
87
66
7°
60
60
50
48
49
45
40
47
40
45
#
40
33
29
29
20
25
20
25
22
18
17
17
8
I
10
General Commendation
Relations of Government to Business
&
30
20
20
14
12
10
10
10
8_ 7
10
9
9
10
,
5
4
5
I I I
I
I
2
2
3
5
2
01
7
6
67A
Trend Toward War
Organization for
Defense
35
28
34
30
30
29
21
19
20
22
IS
20
20
16
19
19
18
13
10
6
10
6-1
44
2
,
10
10
I
2
10
b
4
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
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Editorial Comment
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COMMITMENTS FOR MUNITIONS AND FACILITIES
The war Department has placed 92.0 percent of six and one half billion
dollars worth of business.
Source of Information: weekly Progress Report, OASN, February 13, 1941
Percent
AVAILABLE FOR MUNITIONS AND FACILITIES
obligated
to Feb. 12
AIR CORPS
$2,211,830,278
93.5
ORD. DEPT.
$1,818,817,566
99.2
Q. K. C.
$1,317,965,709
75.1
FAC. FOR EXP. b/
$916,475,000
a/
99.6
SIG. CORPS
$169,218,657
89.5
CORPS OF ano.
$ 77,631,191
91.6
CHEM. WAR. ser.
$ 44,827,422
89.8
MED. DEPT.
$ 39,429,388
71.1
C.A.C.
$ 1,268,889
89.6
TOTAL
$6,597,464,100
92.0
3/ NOTE: Includes $44,275,000 from M.A.A. and $169,200,000 from Ord, funds.
b/ NOTS: The abbreviation FAC. for EXP. refers to Now Facilities for Expediting
Production.
Commitments
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NEW FACILITIES FOR EXPEDITING PRODUCTION - FEBRUARY 7, 1941
Source of Information: Construction Division Report, February 7, 1941
$916,475,000
$912,687,990
$890,061,412
$720,109,863
$ 85,696,496
Available
Recommended
Approved
Contracted for
Est. Complete
(160 projects)
(137 projects)
(106 projects)
STATISTICS BRANCH
Expediting Production
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TEXT SUMMARY - ORDNANCE PROCUREMENT PROGRESS - FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Office Ass't. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
GENERAL
There are 293 items of equipment and ammunition reported in the current
Ordnance procurement program. Part of 72 items are being procured for the Navy.
As of February 1, 1941, contracts have been completed for 259 items and partial con-
tracts have been made for 16 items. No orders have been placed for the remaining 18
items.
NEW CONTRACTS
All of the 1,203 guns, 90mm A.A. to be procured are under contract except
fuze setters. Only 169 fuze setters, T-15, for the 90mm gun have been ordered.
Standardization of a new fuze setter for this gun to supersede the T-15 type has not
been approved.
SCHEDULES
Complete estimated schedules are available for 146 items, partial schedules
have been reported for 105 items, and no schedules have as yet been furnished for 42
items.
Partial schedules have been received for the medium tank, M3 and its en-
gine, indicating that deliveries will start in September, 1941.
A revised schedule for the light tank, N3, shows 64 to be delivered in the
last two weeks of March, 1941, and the total order of 3,089 to be completed in March,
1942. According to this new schedule, the estimated output will average approxi-
mately 257 tanks per month.
DELIVERIES
Deliveries are being made on 55% of the items under contract. Initial
deliveries of the following items were received during the latter part of January,
1941:
Howitzer, 75mm, field, MAI
Sight, telescopic, in, cal.50
Board, fire adjustment, 11
Finder, depression position, in
Instrument, Azimuth, M1910A1
DELINQUINCIES
Deliveries are behind schedule on 29 items and ahead of schedule on 23
items of the 126 critical equipment items in the current procurement program. Also
44 items are behind schedule and 16 items ahead of schedule in the 167 ammunition
items under procurement.
STATISTICS BRANCH
wsw - WAR DEPARTMENT
Ordnance
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TABULAR SU ARY - ORDEANCE MATERIEL PROCUREMENT - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Current
Under contract
Delivories to
procurement
(Dellvered & undelivered)
February 1
program
lunber
:- of
Number
:0 of
Item
program
program
Combat Vehicles
Tank, light
3,488
3,488
100
351
10
Tank, medium
2,496
2,496
100
12
-
Scout car
2,733
2,733
100
1,127
41
Personnel carrier, 8-man
5,445
5,445
100
0
0
Personnel carrier, 13-man
3,902
3,902
100
0
0
Machine gun, cal.50 (H.B.)
8,025
8,025
100
-
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
48,402
48,402
100
6,691
14
Submachine gun, cal.45
32,024
32,024
100
5,103
16
Gun, 37:m, tank
6,040
6,004
99
383
6
Gun, 75mm, tank
2,513
2,513
100
0
0
Antiaircraft
Gun, 3"
152
152
100
35
23
Gun, 90mm
1,203
1,203
100
0
o
Gun, 37rm, A.A.
3,195
3,195
100
208
7
Machine gun, cal.50, (W.C.)
3,407
3,407
100
96
3
Artillery
Howitzer, 75mm, field & pack
958
958
100
51
5
Howitzer, 105mm
2,728
1,061
39
0
o
Gun, 155mm
392
392
100
1
-
Modernization - H.S.
Carriage, 75mm gun
1,331
1,331
100
286
21
Carriage, 155mm howitzer
1,436
1,436
100
331
23
Carriage, 155rum gun
654
62
9
62
9
Small Arms
Rifle, cal.30, M
453,260
453,260
100
99,821
22
Machine gun, cal.30, (Var.)
11,674
11,674
100
-
Machine Hun, cal.50, (H.B.)
4,049
4,049
100
972
24
Gun, 37mm, antitank
4,646
4,646
100
380
8
Mortar, 60mm
10,162
10,162
100
933
9
Mortar, 81mm
3,419
3,419
100
483
14
Aircraft Arnament
Machine gun, cal.30
28,458
28,458
100
4,020
14
Machine gun, cal.50
80,263
80,283
100
3,489
4
Gun, 20mm, automatic A.C.
2,489
2,489
100
O
o
Gun, 37mm, automatic A.C.
1,068
1,068
100
0
o
Machine guns for combat vehicles and small arms combined.
Ordnance
STATISTICS BRANCH
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ORDNANCE DELIVERIES - - AHEAD AND BEHIND SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Deliveries
MATERIEL
January
January
1-15,1941
16-31,1941
Number behind
Number ahead
Combat Vehicles a/
Tank, light, M2A4
1
1
2
Tank, light, C.C., M2
0
1
10
Tank, medium, M2A1
6
0
28
Scout car
123
179
2
Submachine gun, cal.45
550
581
53
Gun, 37mm, tank
33
18
7
Antiaircraft
Gun, 37mm, A. A.
13
13
53
Artillery
Howitzer, 75mm, field
0
15
15
Gun, 155mm
0
0
1
Modernization - H.S.
Carriage, 75mm gun
0
8
6
Carriage, 155mm howitzer
28
99
13
Small Arms
Rifle, cal.30, in
6,702
8,016
3,287
Machine gun, cal.30, M1919A4,fix.
0
118
72
Machine gun, cal.30, M1919A4,fl.
400
1,772
22
Machine gun, cal.30, M1917A1,W.C.
732
0
447
Gun, 37mm, antitank
0
24
110
Mortar, 60mm
119
6
578
Mortar, 81mm
63
o
42
Aircraft Armament
Gun, 37mm, automatic, A.C.
0
0
3
a All machine guns shown with small arms.
STATISTICS BRANCH
Ordnance
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TABULAR SUMMARY - ORDNANCE - AMEUNITION PROCUREMENT - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Under contract
Deliveries to
Procurement
(Delivered & undelivered)
February 1
program
Number
so of
Number
% of
Item
program
program
Antiaircraft
Shell, 37mm, H.E.
4,482
4,482
100
O
O
Shell, 3" H.E.
1,923
1,923
100
40
2
Shell, 90mm, H.E.
2,761
2,761
100
0
0
Artillery
Shell, H.E., S c, 75mm gun
1,181
1,181
100
0
0
Shell, g & s, 75mm gun
1,104
1,104
100
2
:
Shell, A.P., 75mm, t & at
529
529
100
0
0
Shell, H.E., 75mm how.
4,279
4,279
100
194
5
Shell, H.E., 105mm how.
6,711
6,711
100
o
0
Shell, H.E., 155mm gun, in
401
401
100
o
o
Charge, prop., 155mm gun
446
446
100
38
9
Shell, H.E., 155mm how.
3,586
3,586
100
5
-
Shell, g & s, 155mm how.
812
336
41
86
11
Charge, prop., 155mm how.
4,631
4,631
100
431
9
Primer, 21 gr.
6,653
6,653
100
233
4
Fuzes
5,136
5,136
100
2,027
39
Small Arms & Misc.
Cartridge, cal.30
1,845,837
1,845,837
100
155,409
8
Links, met. belt, cal.30
358,932
358,932
100
54,968
15
Cartridge, cal.45
188,596
188,596
100
19,666
10
Cartridge, cal.50
668,568
668,568
100
23,329
3
Links, met. belt, cal.50
624,866
624,866
100
18,073
3
Shot & shell, 37mm
8,857
5,732
65
7
-
Shell, H.E., 60mm
5,890
5,890
100
18
-
Shell, H.E., 81mm
2,844
2,844
100
13
-
Shell, smoke, 8lmm
353
353
100
0
0
Grenade, H.E., frag.
1,561
1,561
100
0
0
Signal, ground
1,715
1,715
100
20
1
Mine, antitank
2,050
2,050
100
o
O
Aircraft & Pyrotechnics
Bomb, frag., 20#
1,719
1,719
100
o
o
Bomb, demo.,
672
672
100
18
3
Bomb, demo., 1000#
11
11
100
o
O
Bomb, E & s, 30H, 100#
194
12
6
o
0
Shot & shell, 20mm
3,545
o
0
o
0
Shell, H.E., 37mm
1,113
1,113
100
0
o
Flares
265
265
100
52
20
Signals
679
679
100
177
26
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Ordnance
OASIN - WAR DEPARTMENT
10
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ORDNANCE DELIVERIES - AHEAD AND BEHIND SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Ass't. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Deliveries
January
January
Number
Number
AMMUNITION
1-15, 1941
15-31, 1941
Behind
Ahead
Antiaircraft
Shell, 3", H.E., 1142
11,700
0
100
Artillery
Shell, H.E., M41A1, 75mm how.
9,000
0
900
Shell, H.E., 105mm how.
o
o
12,000
Shell, H.E., 155mm gun, 11
O
O
4,000
Charge, prop., 155mm gun
0
o
3,400
Shell, chem., MkIIAl, 155mm how.
0
0
17,000
Shell, chem., II.S., MkIIAl, 155mm, how.
0
0
4,100
Charge, prop., M2, white bag, 155mm how.
12,900
o
47,000
Primer, 21 gr., MRIIA
0
o
67,500
Fuze, time mech., M43A2
20,000
7,500
49,300
Fuze, P.D., M46
0
o
266,900
Fuze, P.D., M47
0
0
124,900
Fuze, P.D., M51
20,000
40,000
63,500
Small Calibers & Misc.
Shot, A.P., K51, 37mm t & at
0
0
4,200
Shell, H.E., M49A2, 60mm
18,000
0
6,000
Shell, H.E., M43, 81m
o
o
12,100
Shell, H.E., M56, 81mm
0
0
1,200
Signal, ground, amber star, M22
0
0
26,600
Aircraft & Pyrotechnics
Bomb, demo., 300#, M31
O
o
5,100
Bomb, demo., 500#, M43
O
o
600
Bomb, deno., 1000#, M44
0
0
600
Flare, A.C., 1.9
10,000
0
3,600
Signal, A.C., white star, M15
o
o
33,500
Cartridges & Links, Met. Belt
Cart., cal.30, ball, 1/2
7,942 #
10,976 #
4,343 #
Cart., cal.30, A.P., M2
2,219 #
1,734 #
10,512 #
Cart., cal.30, tracer, MI
2,119 #
3,928 #
2,890 #
Links, met. belt, cal.30, M
1,110 #
2,700 #
668 #
Cart., cal.45, ball, M1911
596 #
6,832 *
771 #
Cart., cal.45, tracer, MI
o #
0 #
465 #
Cart., cal.50, ball, in
200 #
200 #
197 #
Cart., cal.50, A.P., M, M2
799 #
999 #
829 #
Cart., cal.50, tracer, Ml
200 #
1,097 *
782 #
Links, met. belt, cal.50, ML
1,515 #
1,052 *
5,648 #
# In thousands
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OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
11
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TABULAR SUMMARY - ORDNANCE - TACTICAL MATERIAL - FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Equip. Div. Field Ser. & War Plans Div. Ord. Dept. & 0-4
Requirement
Stocks
2,000,000
in hands of
men
Field Service
Percent of requirement
Item
Number
Number
o
20
40
60
80
100
Combat Vehicles
Tank, light
3,626
477
13
Tank, medium
2,513
30
1
Scout car
2,794
1,229
44
Personnel carrier, 8-man
5,456
0
0
Personnel carrier, 13-man
3,902
0
0
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
48,402
-
Machine gun, cal.50 (H.B.)
8,250
329
4
Submachine gun, cal.45
33,036
2,505
8
Gun, 37mm, tank
6,037
383
6
Gun, 75mm, tank
2,513
0
0
Antiaircraft
Gun, 3"
)
484)
Gun, 90mm )
1,819
27
0)
Gun, 37mm, A.A.
3,322
198
6
Machine gun, cal.50 (w.c.)
4,215
829
20
Artillery
Gun, 75mm (H.S.)
1,471
539
37
Howitzer, 75mm, field & pack
979
126
13
Howitzer, 105mm
2,727
14
1
Gun, 155mm
395
4
1
Gun, 155mm (H.S.)
710
144
20
Howitzer, 155mm (H.S.)
1,909
684
36
Unmodified & other models
Gun, 75mm
---
3,096
-
Gun, 155mm
---
829
-
Howitzer, 155mm
I
1,415
-
Small Arms
Rifle, cal.30, in, semiauto
470,700
120,663
26
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
80,651
12,105
15
Machine gun, cal.50 (H.B.)
4,013
1,603
40
Gun, 37mm, antitank
4,828
578
12
Mortar, 60mm
9,555
838
9
Mortar, 81mm
3,211
608
19
Aircraft Armament
Machine gun, cal.30,fix.&fl.
33,410
8,426
25
Machine gun, cal.50,fix.&fl.
54,623
3,882
7
Gun, 20mm, automatic A.C.
776
o
o
Gun, 37mm, automatic A.C.
1,009
45
4
a Included in small arms
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Ordnance
12
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DELIVERY SCHEDULES - ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Tank, Light
Scout Car, M3A1, Less Armament
3,000
3,000
SCHEDULED
2,000
2,000
SCHEDULED
1,000
1,127
1,000
DELIVERED
DEL IVERED
351
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Machine Gun, Cal.30, A. C., Fix. & Flex.
Machine Gun, Cal.50, A. C., Fix. & Flex.
9,000
45,000
SCHEDULED
6,000
30,000
4,020
SCHEDULED
DELIVERED
3,000
15,000
DEL VERED
3,489
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Gun, 37num, 1.13, Antitank
Gun, 37mm, M4, Aircraft
4,500
450
3,000
300
SCHEDULED
1,500
SCHEDULED
150
DELIVERED
380
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
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Ordnance
13
DELIVERY SCHEDULES ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Rifle, Cal.30, ML
Machine Gun, Cal.30, M1917A1, W. C.
375,000
12,000
SCHEDULED
250,000
8,000
SCHEDULED
125,000
4,000
99,821
DEL IVERED
1,208
DEL IVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
75mm Howitzer, Field & Pack
Gun, 155mm, ML
225
300
150
200
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
75
100
51
DEL
I
VERED
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Gun, 37mm, Antiaircraft
Machine Gun, Cal.50, M2, W.C., A.A.
750
1,500
500
1,000
BCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
250
208
500
DELIVERED
DEL
VERED
96
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Ordnance
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OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
TEXT SUMMARY - AIRPLANES BEHIND SCHEDULE - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
Contracts not discussed nor charted on the following page are up to date,
call for no deliveries to date, or are only slightly behind schedule.
The heavy bomber due from Consolidated in January 1941 will not be delivered
until March 1941. This airplane has been moved from final assembly, however, and
flight tests will be made before all installations are complete.
Production by North American of medium bombers continues to be delayed
because of difficulties with engine roughness in flight tests. This roughness occurs
during high power output at about 12,000 feet. Eight airplanes have been released
for production in spite of this defect on condition that it be corrected later.
Flight tests are incomplete on Martin's B-26's and deliveries may be further delayed
by propeller shortages. Delivery of Martin's B-26A's scheduled to start January 1941
will probably begin in August, providing engines and propellers are available.
Douglas has corrected carburetor difficulties in its light bombers but
further delay may come from engine shortage and problems arising from installation
of leak-proof tanks.
Further delay in production of pursuit fighters by Lockheed is due to
organizational difficulties and inexperience of the Lockheed Company.
Bell has been delayed in deliveries of pursuit, 1 engine planes by reworking
of wings which was found necessary during static testing. Republic articles are still
undergoing performance tests.
Vultee's observation planes are being manufactured in an entirely new plant
in Nashville with all consequent production and personnel difficulties.
Fairchild continues behind schedule in delivery of primary trainers because
of using engines and propellers which fail to pass inspection tests.. Adjustments are
being worked out. Ryan is delayed because of reorganization of its production
system and shortage of aluminum, tools, and machine equipment. Reorganization of
production system has been held up by negotiations with the CIO. Contractor expediting
all means to get production personnel back on a reliable program.
Vultee's basic trainer contract is being rewritten to include advancing of
delivery schedule and changing 857 BT-13A's to BT-15's.
Beech's advance trainers, 2 engine, are still undergoing performance tests.
Cessna reports delays caused by engineering changes.
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Air. 15 Corps
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-15-41
AIRPLANE DELIVERIES - AHEAD AND BEHIND CONTRACT SCHEDULE - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - - Air Corps
Number Behind
Number Ahead
Heavy Bomber
Boeing, B-17C, B-17D
16
Consolidated, B-24
-
Medium Bomber
North American, B-25
24
North American, B-25A
40 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Martin, B-26
6
Martin, B-26A
8 $
Light Bomber
Douglas, A-20
I
Douglas, A-20A
25 /////////
Pursuit, Fighter
Bell, YFM-1A
I I
Lockheed, YP-38
II III
Lockheed, P-38
23 ///////
Pursuit, 1 Engine
Bell, P-39C
17 //////
Bell, P-39D
30 //////////
Republic, YP-43
10 M
Republic, P-43
10 #
Republic, P-44
" W//
Observation
Vultee, 0-49
34 ///////////
Bellanca, Y0-50
,
Curtiss, 0-52
32
Transport
Beech, C-45A
4 X
Primary Trainer
Stearman, PT-13B, PT-17, PT-18
144
Stearman, PT-17
20 !!!!!!.
Fairchild, PT-19
20
Fairchild, PT-19A
30 /////////
Ryan, PT-21
45 //////////////
Basic Trainer
Vultee, BT-13
139
10
Vultee, BT-13A, BT-15
Advance Trainer, 1 Engine
North American, AT-6A
49
Advance Trainer, 2 Engine
Beech, AT-7
19 //////
Cessna, AT-8
10 7//
Curtiss, AT-9
4
I
Beech, AT-10
Air Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
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OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-15-41
TEXT SUMMARY - AIRPLANE ENGINES BEHIND SCHEDULE - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
Contracts not discussed nor charted on the following page are up
to date, call for no deliveries to date, or are only slightly behind
schedule.
Wright engines for medium bombers are delayed by the equipping
of new manufacturing facilities and slow receipt of magnesium castings.
Pratt & Whitney engines for this type have been held up by tooling problems.
Their machining department is being rearranged to expedite future deliveries.
Wright engines for light bombers are also held up by the equipping
of new manufacturing facilities and slow receipt of magnesium castings.
Allison, which has experienced innumerable production difficulties
with pursuit engines, shows little progress during the month of January.
Ranger engine installations in Fairchild primary trainers have not
been accepted because of unsatisfactory dampers. Adjustments are being made.
Kinner engines will be accepted simultaneously with Ryan primary trainers and
deliveries of this type of engine are accordingly delayed for the same reason
as reflected on Page 15 for Ryan airplanes.
Although Pratt & Whitney are slightly behind schedule in deliveries
of engines for advance trainers, 1 engine, they report no particular produc-
tion difficulties.
Lycoming furnishes no reason as of the end of January 1941 for
being 120 behind in their advance trainer, 2 engine, deliveries.
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CASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-15-41
AIRPLANE ENGINES - AHEAD AND BEHIND CONTRACT SCHEDULE - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
Number Behind
Number Ahead
Heavy Bomber
Wright, B-17C
60
Wright, B-17D
14
Wright, B-17E
72
Pratt & Whitney, B-24C
22
Medium Bomber
Wright, B-25A
74
/////////////////////////
Wright, B-25B
112
Pratt & Whitney, B-26
54 ///////////////
Light Bomber
Wright, A-20
65 /////////////
Wright, A-203
117
Pursuit, Fighter
Allison, YP-30 R.H.
9 ///
Allison, YP-38 L.H.
? 722
Allison, P-30 R.H.
30 //////
Allison, P-38 L.H.
30 ///////
Allison, P-30D 2.11.
% ////////
Allison, P-38D L.H.
36 ////////
Purouit, 1 Engine
Allison, P-39C
II 7772
Allison, P-39D
o 772
Allison, P-40B
73
4
Allison, P-40D
Observation
Pratt & Whitney, 0-52
3
Primary Trainer
Continental, PT-17
05
Ranger, PT-19
2 12
Ranger, PT-19A
30(777777)
Kinner, PT-21
45 //////////
Basic Trainer
Wright, BT-15
2 E
Advance Trainer, 1 Engine
Pratt & Whitney, AT-6A
13 ///
Advance Trainer, 2 Engine
Lycoming, AT-8
29 ///////
Lycoming, AT-9
91
Lycoming, AT-10
19
Air Corps
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CASH - MAR DEPARTMENT
2-15-41
PROJECT AIRPLANES - - GAINS AND LOSSES - JANUARY 1-31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report . - Air Corps
Loss
Gain
Heavy Bomber
NONE
NONE
Medium Bomber
32
Light Bomber
I
7
Pursuit, Fighter
I
Pursuit, 1 Engine
5
///
10
Observation
I E
Transport
I a I
Amphibian
I e
Reconnaissance
NONE
NONE
3 111
108
Primary Trainer
Basic Trainer
4 11
69
Advance Trainer, 1 Eng.
3 /
90
Advance Trainer, 2 Eng.
NONE
NONE
RECAPITULATION
On Hand 12-31-40
3805*
Total Gain
286
4091
Total Loss
22
On Hand 1-31-41
4069
# Includes 101 requisitioned planes.
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OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
19
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PROJECT AIRPLANES ON HAND - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
o
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100%
Heavy Bomber
91
Medium Bomber
477
Light Bomber
163
Pursuit, Fighter
13
Pursuit, 1 Engine
609
Total Combat
1353
Observation
334
Transport
89
Amphibian
22
Reconnaissance
14
Total Service Combat
459
Total Tactical
1812
Primary Trainer
994
Basic Trainer
760
Advance Trainer, 1 Engine
503
Total Trainers
2257
Grand Total on Hand
4069
A net gain of 264 project airplanes during the month of January
raised the on hand figure of 3805 (including 101 requisitioned planes),
as of December 31, 1940, to 4069. Included are all R.A., O.R., N.G., and
N.G. Federalized project airplanes. There were no advance trainers, 2 en-
gine on hand.
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Air Corps
2-15-41
20
TABULAR SUMMARY - AIR CORPS - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
Procurement
Under
Deliveries
Percent of
Percent of
Item
program
contract
through
program
program
(a)
2/8/41
contracted
delivered
Airplanes
Heavy bomber
1046
1046
41
100
3.9
Medium bomber
2216
2216
38
100
1.7
Light bomber
1390
1380
15
99.3
1.1
Pursuit, fighter
696
696
11
100
1.6
Pursuit, 1 engine
4388
4076
293
92.9
6.7
Observation
1308
1126
4
86
0.3
Transport
780
780
14
100
1.8
Amphibian
74
74
o
100
0
Reconnaissance
17
17
14
100
82.3
Primary trainer
3540
3540
859
100
24.3
Basic trainer
3051
3051
552
100
18.1
Advance trainer
2297
2297
189
100
8.2
1 engine
Advance trainer
1082
1082
1
100
0.1
2 engine
Engines
Heavy bomber
4188
4188
569
100
13.6
Medium bomber
4432
4432
161
100
3.6
Light bomber
2592
2482
272
96
10.5
Pursuit, fighter
1394
1394
30
100
2.1
Pursuit, 1 engine
4388
3022
315
68.9
7.2
Observation
2083
1901
224
91
10.7
Transport
1560
1560
24
100
1.5
Amphibian
148
148
O
100
o
Reconnaissance
34
34
28
100
82.3
Primary trainer
3540
3540
1071
100
30.2
Basic trainer
3051
3051
698
100
22.9
Advance trainer
2297
2297
238
100
10.4
1 engine
Advance trainer
2164
2164
66
100
3.0
2 engine
a
Project airplane contracts current June 30, 1940 and after.
Matching installation engine contracts for the airplanes listed.
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OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
21
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TABULAR SUMMARY - AIRPLANES AND ENGINES - SCHEDULED AND DELIVERED - AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
CUMULATIVE TABLE
NUMBER I
AIRPLANES
ENGINES FOR INSTALLATION
1046
2216
1380
4188
4432
2482
Hvy Bomber
Med.Bomber
Lgt Bomber
Hvy Bomber
Med. Bomber
Lgt Bomber
4-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
4-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July '40
2
2
39
26
3
o
36
68
94
79
183
165
Aug.
3
11
39
34
7
o
64
76
118
79
223
192
Sep.
5
18
41
38
13
o
104
104
150
79
250
237
Oct.
7
33
47
38
17
0
140
163
196
82
250
249
Nov.
9
39
59
38
18
o
192
241
252
88
307
251
Dec.
13
39
79
38
22
6
256
373
314
107
377
254
Jan. '41
24
39
116
38
39
13
354
522
392
152
447
264
Feb.
46
41
205
38
70
15
452
569
476
161
571
272
Mar.
73
315
111
536
560
731
Apr.
97
401
158
608
642
929
May
118
461
209
628
648
1146
June
155
525
266
643
690
1403
696
4076
1126
1394
3022
1901
Pur.Fightr
Pursuit
Observation
Pur.Fightr
Pursuit
Observation
2-Engines
1-Engine
2-Engines
2-Engines
1-Engine
2-Engines
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July 140
11
7
124
79
6
3
48
26
165
138
84
86
Aug.
16
7
174
136
7
3
48
26
246
210
100
108
Sep.
18
8
227
189
7
4
78
28
252
229
116
171
Oct.
21
10
241
217
11
4
128
28
260
231
130
190
Nov.
23
10
291
262
17
4
178
29
304
281
155
198
Dec.
26
10
310
282
27
4
180
30
345
295
176
204
Jan. '41
46
11
370
292
44
4
180
30
405
309
221
224
Feb.
67
11
452
293
69
4
180
30
524
315
266
224
Mar.
89
551
100
180
709
311
Apr.
89
705
147
260
838
351
May
89
860
194
360
944
351
June
129
1032
273
480
1078
351
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22
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TABULAR SUMMARY - AIRPLANES AND ENGINES - SCHEDULED AND DELIVERED - AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
CUMULATIVE TABLE
NUMBER II
AIRPLANES
ENGINES FOR INSTALLATION
780
74
3540
1560
148
3540
Transport
Amphibian
Prim.Tr.
Transport
Amphibian
Prim.Tr.
2-Engines
2-Engines
1-Engine
2-Engines
2-Engines
1-Engine
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
De'
July '40
11
10
282
216
22
22
409
396
Aug.
11
11
385
325
22
22
502
430
Sep.
11
11
445
456
22
22
Oct.
11
11
528
592
22
None required until Nov-
555
563
22
683
687
Nov.
11
11
None scheduled until
611
673
22
22
825
834
Dec.
13
11
November, 1941
645
709
26
22
925
1006
Jan. '41
16
12
770
817
32
24
1040
1048
Feb.
18
14
930
859
36
24
1155
1071
Mar.
21
1080
42
ember, 1941
1350
Apr.
24
1295
48
1590
May
27
1555
58
1860
June
32
1855
88
2160
3051
2297
1082
3051
2297
2164
Basic Tr.
Adv. Tr.
Adv. Tr.
Basic Tr.
Adv. Tr.
Adv. Tr.
1-Engine
1-Engine
2-Engines
1-Engine
1-Engine
2-Engines
Sch,
Del.
Sch.
Del,
Sch,
Del,
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July '40
163
241
-
-
-
-
362
369
-
-
-
-
Aug.
224
296
-
-
-
-
431
453
-
-
-
-
Sep.
293
350
1
1
-
-
519
512
-
-
-
-
Oct.
362
391
5
5
2
0
600
568
50
0
-
-
Nov.
431
458
53
54
8
0
641
612
138
39
20
0
Dec.
570
483
94
96
18
0
696
678
197
175
65
22
Jan. '41
681
552
137
186
34
0
699
697
250
237
165
64
Feb.
761
552
207
189
56
1
718
698
300
238
295
66
Mar.
831
297
99
768
300
425
Apr.
901
400
184
848
360
555
May
976
510
304
978
460
699
June
1051
628
442
1198
685
869
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AIRPLANES
ENGINES
1046 HEAVY BOMBERS
4188 HEAVY BOMBERS
13 by 1940 - 517 in 1941 - 516 in 1942
256 by 1940 - 1069 in 1941 - 1231 in 1942
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
3
45
120
2
600
30
569
I
15
DEC. JAN, FEB.
DEC. JAN, FEB.
SCHEDULED
80
400
SCHEDULED
DEL
IVERED
41
DEL
IVERED
40
200
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
2216 MEDIUM BOMBERS
4432 MEDIUM BOMBERS
79 by 1940 - 902 in 1941 - 1235 in 1942
314 by 1940 - 961 in 1941 - 1297 in 1942
PERIOD DEL VERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
3
15
450
2
600
10
I
5
SCHEDULED
DEC. JAN, FEB.
DEC. JAN, FEB.
400
300
SCHEDULED
200
150
161
38
DEL
RED
DEL IVE RED
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
1380 LIGHT BOMBERS
2482 LIGHT BOMBERS
22 by 1940 - 1074 in 1941 - - 184 in 1942
377 by 1940 - 2105 in 1941
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
3
6
300
2
1200
4
2
-
DEC. JAN, FEB.
DEC. JAN. FEB.
200
800
SCHEDULED
100
400
SCHEDULED
272
DEL IVERED
15
DEL IV ERED
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
1940
1941
STATISTICS BRANCH
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OASW WAR DEPARTMENT
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T
AIRPLANES
ENGINES
696 PURSUIT, FIGHTER
1394 PURSUIT, FIGHTER
26 by 1940 - - 523 in 1941 - 147 in 1942
180 by 1940 - - 1214 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
,
3
120
2
450
2
I
I
DEC. JAN. FEB.
SCHEDULED
DEC. JAN. FEB.
80
300
SCHEDULED
40
150
11
30
DEL
VERED
DEL IVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
4076 PURSUIT, 1 ENGINE
3022 PURSUIT, 1 ENGINE
310 by 1940 - 1821 in 1941 - 1945 in 1942
345 by 1940 - - 1904 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
6
900
2 3
900
4
2
DEC. JAN. FEB.
DEC. JAN, FEB.
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
600
600
DELIVERED
300
DELIVERED
300
315
293
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
1126 OBSERVATION
1901 OBSERVATION
27 by 1940 - 399 in 1941 - 700 in 1942
176 by 1940 - - 471 in 1941 - 1254 in 1942
PER100 DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
SCHEDULED
3
9
225
2
300
6
I
M
224
DEC. JAN. FEB.
DEC. JAN. FEB.
DELIVERED
150
BCHEDULED
200
75
100
4
DELIVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
1940
1941
STATISTICS BRANCH
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OASW - WAR DEPARTME
25
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AIRPLANES
ENGINES
780 TRANSPORT
1560 TRANSPORT
13 by 1940 - 337 in 1941 - 430 in 1942
26 by 1940 - - 682 in 1941 - 852 in 1942*
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
3
3
30
2
75
2
I
I
DEC JAN FEB
SCHEDULED
DEC JAN FEB
SCHEDULED
20
50
14
10
DEL VERED
25
DELIVERED
24
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
74 AMPHIBIAN
148 AMPHIBIAN
3 in 1941 - 71 in 1942
No Schedule available
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
3
3
60
2
150
2
I
I
DEC JAN FEB
DEC JAN FEB
40
100
NONE
SCHEDULED
UNTIL
NOVEMBER,
1941
NONE REQUIRED INTIL NOVEMBER, 941
20
50
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
3540 PRIMARY TRAINER
3540 PRIMARY TRAINER
645 by 1940 2895 in 1941
925 by 1940 - 2615 in 1941
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
45
45
1,500
30
1,800
30
15
15
DEC JAN FEB
SCHEDULED
DEC JAN FEB
SCHEDULED
1,000
1,200
859
1,071
DEL IVERED
DELIVERED
500
600
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
Air Corps
1940
1941
STATISTICS BRANCH
*BASED ON AIRFRAME SCHEDULE
26
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AIRPLANES
ENGINES
3051 BASIC TRAINER
3051 BASIC TRAINER
570 by 1940 - 1717 in 1941 - 764 in 1942
696 by 1940 - - 1327 in 1941 - 135 in 1942
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
18
30
900
12
20
SCHEDULED
900
6
10
DEC. JAN, FEB.
SCHEDULED
DEC. JAN. FEB.
DEL IVERED
600
600
698
DEL IVERED
552
300
300
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
2297 ADVANCE TRAINER, 1 ENGINE
2297 ADVANCE TRAINER, 1 ENGINE
94 by 1940 - 1065 in 1941 - 1138 in 1942
197 by 1940 - - 2078 in 1941 - 22 in 1942
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
30
90
600
20
600
60
10
30
DEC. JAN. FEB.
DEC. JAN. FEB.
400
SCHEDULED
400
SCHEDULED
DEL
IVERED
200
DELIVERED
200
238
189
J A S 0 N 0 J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1082 ADVANCE TRAINER, 2 ENGINE
2164 ADVANCE TRAINER, 2 ENGINE
18 by 1940 - 1064 in 1941
65 by 1940 - - 1665 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
21
450
2
750
14
I
7
DEC. JAN. FEB.
DEC. JAN. FEB.
300
SCHEDULED
500
150
SCHEDULED
250
I
DEL IVERED
DEL IVERED
66
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
1940
1941
STATISTICS BRANCH
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OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
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TEXT SUMMARY - PROCUREMENT OF QUARTERMASTER ITEMS - Jan. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMC
GENERAL - Contract awards have been made on 120 of 124 critical and essential
quartermaster items. Of the total programs of the 120 items, an average of eighty-
two percent has been contracted and an average of forty-six percent of the contracted
quantities has been delivered; the latter figure includes transfers from CCC stocks.
The status of the remaining four items is as follows:-
Item
Status
Band set - 28 men
Invitations received for 36% of program
Chaplain's equipment, set
Organs contracted - hymnals to be contracted
following current revision
Machine, horse-clipping
100% of program on directive
Paulin, small
100% procured from CCC
NEW CONTRACTS - During the quarter-monthly period ending January 31st, increases
in contracted amounts are indicated for the following:-
Belt, cartridge, dismounted
Pillowcase, cotton
Belt, cartridge, mounted
Raincoat
Brush, shaving
Shirt, cotton, khaki
Cloth, cotton, twill, tentage
Shirt, wool
Coat, woolen, serge
Suit, working, 1 pc.,H.B.T. & denim
Duck, tentage (heavy)
Tent, pyramidal
Locker, trunk
Trousers, cotton, khaki
Netting, mosquito
Trousers, working denim
Including transfers from CCC stocks, the programs of sixty-seven of the 120 items
have been completely contracted.
DELIVERIES - Excluding three items originally deferred, deliveries were e ffected
on all items listed in the accompanying tabular summary, except the following:-
Belt, suspender
Scabbard, Sub MG, cal. 45
Outfit, cooking cavalry
Stove, tent
Saddle, Phillips, pack cargo
Tent, storage
All the above, however, are on or ahead of schedule except scabbards and saddles,
which are six and thirty-five percent behind their respective schedules.
SCHEDULES and DELINQUENCIES - Of the items listed in the accompanying tabular
summary, twenty-one are on or ahead of schedule; four items have no current sched-
ules; twenty items are behind schedule. The following items are behind January 1st
schedules:-
Mattress, cotton
Saddle, Phillips, pack cargo
Range, field
Scabbard, sub MG, cal. 45
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
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TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - CRITICAL AND SELECTED ITEMS - Jan. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
No. weeks
Item
Procurement
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-
contracts
program
undelivered)
Jan. 31
tracted
Due
ered
unchanged
Critical
Carrier, wire cutter
26,000
26,000
26,000
100
100
100
5
Cloth, overcoating
8,859,080
7,877,748
5,727,390
89
66
65
5
Stove, tent
294,379
133,871
133,750
45
44
45
1
Bag,canvas,water
26,560
21,509
11,437
81
51
43
9
Cloth, wool, 18 OZ.
33,110,069
23,684,816
10,342,782
72
30
31
2
Range, field, M1937
11,438
11,500
2,965
100
26
26
6
Leggings,canvas,damtd.
4,539,315
3,148,340
878,185
69
25
19
2
Tent, pyramidal
284,133
184,053
42,483
65
16
15
0
Belt, suspenders, M36
160,157
105,257
17,533
66
11
11
3
Scabbard,SubMG cal. 45
18,244
3,155
1,035
17
12
6
13
Saddle,Phillips,cavalry
5,828
3,900
55
67
16
1
4
Belt, cart. ,mounted
25,000
25,000
0
100
70
0
0
Saddle,Phillips,cargo
2,348
3,500
1
100
35
0
4
Belt,cart.,dsmtd.
500,000
500,000
0
100
0
0
0
Cutter,wire,M1938
26,000
26,000
0
100
0
0
1
Outfit cooking, cavalry
1,022
1,022
0
100
0
0
6
Tent, storage
3,530
2,900
1
82
0
0
2
Clothing
Overcoat, wool
1,321,545
1,306,918
945,653
99
57
72
8
Gloves, woolen, o.d.
2,008,934
2,007,153
1,295,293
99
93
64
6
Undershirt, wool
5,121,306
4,195,477
2,492,287
81
46
49
0
Drawers, woolen
5,084,710
3,654,004
2,336,879
72
43
46
2
Overshoes, arctic
1,209,958
1,167,680
537,814
97
59
44
11
Coat, working, denim
4,351,094
4,495,785
1,618,987
100
33
37
2
Socks, wool
17,327,520
12,216,131
6,323,955
71
33
36
4
Headgear
8,010,403
7,123,770
2,711,862
89
33
34
2
Trousers, working
5,097,252
4,933,166
1,634,503
97
26
32
0
Raincoat
2,263,146
2,229,916
687,544
99
37
30
0
Gloves, heavy, leather
2,217,500
2,177,138
625,474
98
29
28
5
Belt, web, waist
2,976,988
2,710,400
827,226
91
32
28
6
Shirt, wool
6,680,152
4,566,671
1,826,441
68
27
27
0
Breeches, wool
554,428
552,591
131,980
99
22
24
9
Shoes, service
7,819,233
6,047,517
1,826,952
77
25
23
5
Coat, mackinaw
866,762
456,547
150,357
53
18
17
3
Trousers, wool
9,936,341
3,246,555
1,727,071
33
13
17
2
Coat, woolen, serge
5,427,847
3,283,984
871,008
61
18
16
0
STATISTICS BRANCH
Quartermaster Corps
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TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - SELECTED ITEMS - Jan. 31, 1931
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
No. weeks
Item
Procurement
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-
contracts
program
undelivered)
Jan. 31
tracted
Due
ered
unchanged
Clothing (summer)
Socks, cotton
19,102,781
19,035,209
9,039,506
100
46
47
5
Drawers, cotton, shorts
17,173,876
12,796,438
5,736,389
75
32
33
2
Undershirt, summer
17,798,347
12,546,932
4,332,940
70
26
24
4
Trousers, cotton, khaki
9,093,547
5,159,398
912,075
57
9
10
0
Shirt, cotton, khaki
10,767,516
6,210,766
709,536
58
6
7
0
Breeches, cotton, khaki
529,729
227,000
12,576
43
0
2
9
Equipment
Bed*
1,728,889
1,613,661
1,380,669
93
84
80
1
Bag, barrack
2,931,110
2,920,434
1,859,328
99
72
63
7
Mattress, cotton
1,532,404
1,395,185
631,835
91
57
41
1
Blanket, wool
5,555,017
4,146,520
2,236,969
75
51
40
2
# Includes Bedstead, single; cot, steel, folding; cot, canvas, folding, M38.
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
30
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-15-41
TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - MOTOR VEHICLE PROCUREMENT - Feb. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Procurement
Contracted
Scheduled
Delivered
Percent
Item
program
(Delivered &
for
through
Con-
Deliv-
(Estim ted)
undelivered)
Feb. 8
Feb. 8
tracted
Due
ered
Motorcycles
7,987
4,765
1,161
1,164
60
15
15
Passenger cars
2,819
2,906
2,306
2,306
100
82
82
Ambulances
3,625
3,553
654
432
98
18
12
Trucks, 2-ton
45,186
45,056
10,783
11,113
100
24
25
(incl. ± to 1-ton
Trucks, 1½-ton
19,587
18,945
8,428
8,429
97
43
43
(Incl. 12-3-ton
Trucks, 21 ton
44,622
43,301
8,590
8,626
97
19
19
Trucks, 4-ton
4,155
4,990
862
786
100
21
19
(Incl. 5 & 5-6 ton
Trucks, 6-ton
1,134
669
146
128
59
13
11
(and heavier)
Trailers & semi-
27,243
25,530
4,501
4,872
94
17
18
trailers
TOTAL
156,358
149,715
37,431
37,856
96
24
24
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TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - MOTOR VEHICLE PROCUREMENT - Feb. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Procurement
Contracted
Scheduled
Delivered
Percent
For
program
(Delivered &
for
through
Con-
Deliv-
(Estimated)
undelivered)
Feb. 8
Feb. 8
tracted
Due
ered
Army Transport
149,263
142,620
36,499
37,097
94
24
25
Air Corps
1,065
1,065
69
95
100
6
9
Construction Q.M.
104
104
103
103
100
99
99
Chemical Warfare Service
133
133
86
86
100
65
65
Engineers
2,438
2,438
185
164
100
8
7
Field Artillery
2
2
1
o
100
50
O
Ordnance
1,453
1,453
250
238
100
17
16
Signal Corps
1,900
1,900
238
73
100
13
4
TOTAL
156,358
149,715
37,431
37,856
96
24
24
Quartermaster Corps
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2-17-41
QUARTERMASTER CORPS - ESTIMATED STATUS OF TROOP HOUSING* - FEBRUARY 5, 1941
Source of Information: Construction Division, OQMG - Statistics Branch, OASW
1,317,892
1,168,559
NEW SHELTER
1,000,000
1940
1941
500,000
ADDITIONAL TROOPS
J A S o N D J F K A M J J
* Includes projects to be completed by Corps of Engineers
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
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2-15-41
QUARTERMASTER CORPS - PROCUREMENT OF CRITICAL ITEMS - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Bag, water, sterilizing. Program-26,560
Belt,suspenders,M36. Program-160,157
1940
1941
1940
1941
18,000
90,000
SCHEDULED
12,000
60,000
11,437
SCHEDULED
6,000
DELIVERED
30,000
17,533
DEL IVERED
SONDJFMAMJJA
SONDJFMAMJJA
Carrier, wire cutter. Program-26,000
Overcoating,32oz. Program-8,859,080
26,000
1940
1941
1940
1941
21,000
6,000,000
5,727,390
DEL IVERED
14,000
4,000,000
DEL IVERED
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
7,000
2,000,000
SOND'JFMAMJJA
SOND'JFMAMJJA
Cloth,wool,18 OZ. Program-33,110,069
Leggings, dismtd. Program - 4,539,315
1940
1941
1940
1941
18,000,000
3,000,000
SCHEDULED,
SCHEDULED
12,000,000
2,000,000
10,342,782
DEL IVERED
6,000,000
1,000,000
878,185
DEL VERED
S 0 N D J F M A M J J A
SONDJFMAMJJA
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
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QUARTERMASTER CORPS - PROCUREMENT OF CRITICAL ITEMS - JANUARY 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Range,field, M1937. Program - 11,438
Saddle,Phillips,pack. Program-2,348
1940
1941
1940
1941
9,000
3,000
SCHEDULED,
6,000
2,000
SCHEDULED
3,000
1,000
2,965
DELIVERED
DEL VERED
0 N D J F M A M J J A S
0 N D J F M A M J J A S
Saddle, Cavalry. Program - 5,828
Scabbard,SubMG,cal.45. Program-18,244
1940
1941
1940
1941
3,000
3,000
SCHEDULED
2,000
2,000
SCHEDULED
1,035
1,000
1,000
DEL IVERED
DELIVERED
55
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Stove, tent. Program - 294,379
Tent, pyramidal. Program - 284,133
1940
1941
1940
1941
133,750
120,000
150,000
DEL IVERED
80,000
100,000
SCHEDULED
40,000
50,000
42,483
1
SCHEDULED
DEL IVERED
ONDJFMAMJJAS
0 N D J F M A M J J A S
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TEXT SUMMARY - PROCUREMENT OF SIGNAL CORPS ITEMS - FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Supply Division, ocsigo
GENERAL - There has been no material change in the situation pertaining to the
Signal Corps procurement program since the last weekly report. Only two items on
the entire program are still to be placed under contract, The status of these items
is as follows:-
80,000 miles Wire W-130. Standardized by War Department on Jan. 29, 1941, sub-
ject to certain conditions relative to giving manufacturing rights to
sufficient selected facilities to insure production of military require-
ments.
4 Telephone central office set TC-1. Procurement has been initiated for
the various component parts.
The production phase of the procurement program is beginning to develop at an accel-
erated rate. Quantity deliveries are appearing on some items and close supervision
of contract delivery schedules by Signal Corps inspectors is ovident. No major pro-
duction difficulties have developed, although a number of changes in delivery sche-
dules have been made necessary by a shortage of materials in the hands of subcon-
tractors.
RAW MATERIALS
Aluminum. No new shortages have been reported. Several subcontracts are
now being affected by inability to procure this material.
Brass and Zinc. Brass is recurring as a critical item. Several contractors
report inability to secure requirements due to existing priorities. There is a
serious shortage of zinc with no correction expected for several months.
NEW CONTRACTS - None.
COMPLETED CONTRACTS - During the past week contracts were completed for 106
Radio sets, ground SCR-177-B and for 925 Frequency meter sets, SCR-211.
DELIVERIES - Deliveries of critical items of Signal Corps equipment this
week included:
Ground Equipment
603 Chest BC-5
408 Radio sets SCR-195
2,296 Coil C-161
38 Reel unit RL-26-A
7 Frequency meter set SCR-211
1,360 Telephone EE-S-A
510 Head & chest set IIS-19
81 Test set I-56
36 Radio sets SCR-177-B
9 Time interval apparatus EE-85
8 Radio seto SCR-197-B
2,966 (miles) Field wire W-110-B
422 Radio nets SCR-194
Aircraft Equipment
720 Filter equipment RC-32
100 Microphone T-20
225 Interphones
200 Radio set, command, SCR-283
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Source of Information: Supply Division, OCSigO
DELINQUENCIES - The following critical items of Signal Corps equipment are be-
hind scheduled deliveries:-
Charging set SCR-169. Signal Corps Laboratories has approved change in engine
used in Power unit PE-43 and production will start without delay.
Converter M-134. Ten units will be delivered Feb. 10th with gradually increas-
ing submissions to meet schedulos by May.
Coil C-114. Complete delivery of 1,000 units due expected by Feb. 15th.
Coil C-161. 2,296 shipped Feb. 5th; complete delivery on 3,000 due promised by
Feb. 15th.
Frequency meter set SCR-211. Two contracts are delinquent. Bendix Radio Corp.
contract is 78 sets behind and Allen D. Cardwell, 200 sets. New Bendix plant
will be in operation in March and production will be accelerated. Cardwell
reports submission of complete sets to start late in March.
Interphone equipment RC-51. Inability to obtain Jack box BC-213-B, due to short-
age of aluminum, is responsible for delay; 73 are due, none delivered to date.
Marker beacon receiving equipment. Signal Corps advises that deliveries on
first contract for 350 have been completed. Second contract is being delayed
by changes in specifications of receivers. Samples have been submitted; test
is being expedited so that production can get under way.
Radio set, ground SCR-194 and SCR-195. Delivery of 1,214 sets has been made.
Facilities for calibration are being expanded and delivery according to con-
tract schedules is anticipated within three months.
Radio set, ground SCR-206. Manufacturer encountered difficulties in submitting
satisfactory sample. Revised schedule called for 17 sets in January, but none
have been delivered. Five sets are expected to be submitted for inspection
about Feb. 10th and 5 per week thereafter until completion of the contract.
Radio set, ground SCR-171. Contractor expects to start deliveries in the latter
part of this month. Delay is due to inability of subcontractor to obtain mat-
erials; 125 units are due.
Reel unit RL-26-A. Contractor responsible for delay; expects to complete con-
tract for 494 units by Mar. 7th,making deliveries as follows: 75 - Feb. 8th;
100 - Feb. 15th; 100 - Feb. 22nd; 219 - March 7th.
Reel unit RL-31. Contractor expects to make delivery on 275 units, bringing total
delivered to 1,220 on Feb. 9th; balance due will be delayed by material short-
ages.
Telegraph set TG-5-A. Submissions will start Feb. 5th with 10 per day for six
days and 20 per day thereafter.
Theodolite ML-47. On Jan. 27th contractor advised that inability to obtain mat-
erials will dolay deliveries.
MATERIEL REPORT - Complete revision of tabulation has been made in accordance
with latest requirement figures, approved by 0-4.
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TABULAR SUIMARY - SIGNAL CORPS - SELECTED-CRITICAL ITEMS - FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, ocsigo, Supply Division
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
Item
Procurement
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-
program
undelivered)
Feb. 8
tracted
Due
ered
Cround-Equipment
Telephone, EE-3
105,870
105,870
35,645
100
29
34
Wire W-110-B (miles)
143,910
143,910
45,652
100
27
32
Test set
2,724
2,724
794
100
25
29
Frequency meter set SCR-211
5,242
5,242
1,368
100
31
26
Reel unit RL-26-A
5,567
5,567
1,422
100
21
26
Radio set
24,046
24,046
3,137
100
15
13
Converter M-134
327
327
0
100
3
0
Charging set SCR-169
1,395
1,395
O
100
15
0
Flash ranging set, GR-4
29
29
o
100
0
0
Interphone equip., vehicular
3,492
3,492
0
100
o
0
Sound ranging set, GR-3-C
35
35
0
100
0
0
Switchboard BD-71
3,269
3,269
0
100
o
0
Switchboard BD-72
2,268
2,268
0
100
0
0
Telephone central office set
74
74
0
100
O
0
TC-2
Aircraft-Equipment
Filter equipment RC-32
22,823
22,823
6,120
100
8
27
Frequency meter set SCR-211
2,217
2,217
510
100
24
23
Microphone amplifying equip.
3,000
3,000
650
100
20
22
Radio set
24,580
24,580
5,081
100
19
21
Microphone T-20
4,500
4,500
900
100
20
20
Radio compass
5,382
5,382
923
100
17
17
Marker beacon receiving equip.
4,951
4,951
292
100
8
6
Interphone equipment
13,479
13,479
385
100
2
3
Radio sets, ground - warranting special attention
Radio set SCR-188
652
652
110
100
14
17
Radio set SCR-245
3,585
3,585
511
100
10
14
Radio set SCR-177
1,116
1,116
106
100
9
9
Radio set SCR-271
31
31
2
100
6
6
Radio set SCR-197
323
323
19
100
0
6
Radio set SCR-270
111
111
4
100
3
4
Radio set SCR-193
2,477
2,477
58
100
2
2
Radio set SCR-268
436
436
o
100
o
o
Radio set SCR-288
1,300
1,300
0
100
o
o
Radio set SCR-206
221
221
0
100
8
o
Includes 5,068 for component parto of other critical items; Includes 8,000
miles for Marine Corps.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS MATERIEL - FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: OCSigO, Supply Division
Percent of
Requirements
Stocks -
Requirements
P.M.P.
2,800 If men
Troops & Depots
P.M.P.
2,800 M men
Reel cart RL-16
537
753
820
153
109
Switchboard BD-71
5,233
7,239
4,030
77
56
Coil C-161
5,880
6,973
4,386
75
63
Theodolite 11L-47
121
131
85
70
65
Signal lamp equip. EE-84
1,086
1,344
700
64
52
Telephone EE-8
76,371
105,065
46,708
61
44
Frequency meter set SCR-211
4,178
4,718
2,315
55
49
Wire W-110-B (miles)
145,805
198,633
76,374
52
38
Time interval apparatus
98
133
45
46
34
EE-85
Switchboard BD-72
5,075
6,964
2,176
43
31
Telegraph set TG-5
4,473
6,827
1,603
36
23
Reel unit RL-31
10,048
15,528
3,483
35
22
Reel unit RL-26
4,569
6,053
1,228
27
20
Test set I-56
2,648
3,181
677
26
21
Radio set, ground
25,127
40,259
5,903
23
15
Telephone central office
38
51
8
21
16
set TC--2
Test set EE-65
1,321
1,680
219
17
13
Charging set SCR-169
539
823
73
14
9
Switchboard BD (14) -96
951
1,034
116
12
11
Converter M-134-C
315
327
34
11
10
Flash Ranging set CR-4
20
43
2
10
5
Head & Chest set HS-19
21,494
35,603
1,727
8
5
Sound Ranging set GR-3-C
36
78
2
6
3
Coil C-114
30,478
40,498
518
2
1
Wire W-130 (miles)
62,576
90,006
0
0
o
Includes 1,910 required for airplane program.
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SIGNAL CORPS PROCUREMENT - SELECTED ITEMS - STATUS AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OCSigO, Supply Division
Radio Compass. Program is 5,382
Radio Set-Aircraft. Program is 24,580
4,500
22,500
SCHEDULED
3,000
15,000
SCHEDULED
1,500
7,500
923
5,081
DELIVERED
DEL IVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Radio Set-Ground. Program is 24,046
Wire-W-ll0-B. Program is 143,910 Miles
18,000
120,000
SCHEDULECY
SCHEDULED
12,000
80,000
45,652
6,000
40,000
DEL IVERED
3,137
DEL VERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Telephone-EE-8. Program is 105,870
Frequency Meter Set. Program is 7,459
90,000
6,000
60,000
SCHEDULED
4,000
35,645
SCHEDULED
30,000
DELIVERED
2,000
1,878
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
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SIGNAL CORPS - AIRCRAFT SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Materiel Div., O.C.A.C., Supply Div., OCSigo
Charts compare requirements, based upon aircraft contracts, with estimated deliv-
ery schedules and actual deliveries of aircraft signal equipment. Aircraft con-
tract delivery schedules have been advanced one month to allow for installation of
signal equipment in airframes.
(F.Y. 1940 and F.Y. 1941 procurement)
Command Sets
Liaison Sets
15,000
4,500
SCHEDULED
3,000
SCHEDULED
10,000
DEL. 4,328
1,500
5,000
REQUIREMENTS
DEL. 753
REQUIREMENTS
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
1940
Radio Compass
Interphone Equipment
12,000
4,500
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
3,000
8,000
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
1,500
4,000
DEL. 964
DEL. 2,513
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Marker Beacon Receiving Equipment
Filter Equipment RC-32
6,000
24,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
4,000
16,000
DEL, 11,620
REQU REMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
2,000
DEL. 2,142
8,000
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
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SIGNAL CORPS - AIRCRAFT SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - FEB. S, 1941
Source of Information: Matericl Div., O.C.A.C., Supply Div., OCSigO
Frequency Meter Set SCR-211
Microphone T-20 & T-30
1,800
30,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
1,200
REQU REMENTS
20,000
600
DEL, 510
10,000
REQU REMENTS
DEL. 3,210
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Charts present composite figures -- all types of command sets, liaison sets,
radio compasses, marker baucon receiving equipment, microphones and aircraft inter-
phones being grouped in the interest of simplicity.
Requirements shown do not include signal equipment for 100 planes recently
placed under contract and for 504 additional planes for which contracts have not
been awarded.
Throat microphone T-20 is to be replaced by throat microphone T-30 as the
latter becomes available. While requirements are based upon aircraft contract de-
livery schedules and the quantity used in each airplane, this item is essentially
individual equipment issued to using personnel. Issue on such a basis necessitates
procurement in excess of apparent requirements.
Reference chart on Command radio sets. OCSigO advises that in the case of
certain planes it will be necessary to shorten the period of time usually allowed
for installation in airframes to permit the utilization of recently developed radio
equipment.
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TEXT SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Supply Section, Office of the Chief of Engineers
GENERAL
Of the 31 items being followed by this office 5 are ahead of schedule,
17 are on schedule and 9 are behind. The more important items such as
angledozers, air compressors, air hammers, earth augers and water
purification units are being delivered either on or ahead of schedule.
The more important items which are behind schedule are 60" AA search-
lights, 3/8 yard shovels, mirrors for the 60" searchlights and trailers
for medium tractors.
PROGRAMS COMPLETED
The program for 3446 assault boats was completed during the week when
200 boats were delivered. The program for 217 portable water purifica-
tion units also was completed by the delivery of 28 units.
NEW PROGRAM
The program for 68 power earth augers was increased to 88 on proper
authority by using funds saved on other items.
MIRROR, FOR 60" AA SEARCHLIGHT - FURTHER BEHIND
Last week's deficiency of 42 was increased 7 to 49 when only 23 were
delivered against a schedule of 30 units. This is 7% of the amount
scheduled for this date.
SEARCHLIGHT, 60" ANTIAIRCRAFT - FURTHER BEHIND
Both Sperry and General Electric have fallen further behind since
January 31st. Sperry delivered 7 against a schedule of 23 while
General Electric delivered 5 against a schedule of 15. The deficiency
increased from 165 to 191 and is now 40% of the schedule.
SHOVEL, GAS, 3/8 CUBIC YARD - FURTHER BEHIND
No deliveries this week increased the behind figure to 15 units against
a schedule of 56.
TRAILER, FOR MEDIUM TRACTOR - BETTER
46 were scheduled and 49 were delivered. The result is that the de-
ficiency was decreased by 3 from 39 to 36. The number scheduled is
323.
Engineer Corps
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TABULAR SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Supply Section, Office of the Chief of Engineers
Current
Contracts
Delivered
Percent
Percent
Item
program
filled &
through
con-
de-
unfilled
Feb. 8
tracted
livered
Angledozer, for med. tractor
547
547
547
100
100
Boat, assault
3446
3446
3446
100
100
Map reproduction equip. C.A.Hqs.
4
4
4
100
100
Mixer, concrete
78
78
78
100
100
Special equip., aviation regt.
5
5
5
100
100
Water purification unit, port.
217
217
217
100
100
Welding and cutting set
131
131
131
100
100
Grader, road, motorized
92
92
89
100
97
Water purification unit, mtzd.
34
34
29
100
85
Power earth auger
88
68
68
77
77
Bridge, steel, port., H-10
86
86
53
100
62
Footbridge, M-1938
111
111
56
100
50
Shovel, gas, 3/8 cu. yd.
83
83
41
100
49
Compressor, air, motorized
890
890
424
100
48
Trailer, for med. tractor
609
609
287
100
47
Mirror, metal, 60" searchlight
2015
1142
678
57
34
Hammer, gas, paving breaker
1063
1063
267
100
25
Ponton bridge, 10 ton
81
81
17
100
21
Shovel, gas, 2 cu. yd.
45
45
8
100
18
Searchlight, 60" antiaircraft
2159
2159
281
100
13
Ponton bridge, 25 ton
47
47
2
100
4
Stereoscope, mag., lens prism
142
142
1
100
1
Bridge, steel, port., H-20
10
10
0
100
o
Compass, lensatic, W. case
113,194
113,194
0
100
o
Electric lighting equip.,2-3KVA
470
470
0
100
0
Electric lighting equip., 5KVA
117
117
0
100
0
Machine, dup. gelatin process
160
160
0
100
0
Map reprod. equip., mtzd.
32
32
0
100
0
Mobile reproduction train
1
1
0
100
0
Searchlight 18" beach defense
105
105
0
100
0
Stereoscope, mag, mirror
2497
2497
0
100
0
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Office of the Chief of Engineers
Angledozer
Program 547
Compressor, air, mtzd.
Program 890
547
SCHEDULED
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1940
1941
SCHEDULED
450
750
300
500
424
PROGRAM
DELIVERED
COMPLETED
150
250
JASONDJFMAMJ
JASONDJFMAMJ
Grader, road, mtzd.
Program 93
Hammer, gas
Program 1063
SCHEDULED
1940
89
1941
1940
1941
DELIVERED
900
75
SCHEDULED
/
600
50
300
267
25
DEL IVERED
.
J A S O N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F V A M J
Power earth auger
Program 88
Shovel gas 3/8 yd.
Program 83
1941
1940
SCHEDULED
1940
1941
68
60
75
SCHEDULED
DEL VERED
40
50
41
DEL IVERED
20
25
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Office of the Chief of Engineers
Electric lighting equip, Program 587
Footbridge. M-1938
Program 111
1940
1941
1940
1941
450
90
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
300
60
56
DELIVERED
150
30
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
Ponton bridge,10-ton
Program 81
Searchlight, 60" AA
Program 2156
1940
1941
1940
1941
75
1,200
SCHEDULED
50
800
/
SCHEDULED
25
17
400
281
DEL IVERED
DELIVERED
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
Trailer, tractor
Program 609
Water puri unit, port, Program 217
1941
1941
1940
1940
SCHEDULED
600
225
217
DELIVERED
SCHEDULED
400
150
PROGRAM
287
COMPLETED
200
75
DEL IVERED
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
Engineer Corps
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TEXT SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - FOR WEEK ENDED FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Finance & Supply Div. - Office of Surgeon General
The delivery of surgical instruments by contractors in the majority of
instances continues to be satisfactory. However, those firms that have been
converting their plants in order to manufacture surgical instruments are gradually
overcoming their difficulties and expect, in the near future, to be making
regular deliveries.
The shortage of aluminum is still manifest, and deliveries of supplies
requiring this material are lagging behind schedule.
Tung oil is an essential constituent in the manufacture of Woven Urethral
Catheters, X-ray Ureteral Catheters, Bougies and Filiform. Some manufacturers of
these items have been having so much difficulty in securing the small quantities
of this oil required, that the Army and Navy Munitions Board has been requested to
issue the necessary priorities.
The procurement of such textiles as comprise hospital bedding and clothing
secms to show very few difficulties of note, and deliveries are being made in
accordance with schedules, with the exception of an occasional isolated case.
Manufacturers of canvas items still appear to encounter difficulties in procuring
the proper grade and weight of duck required for the fabrication of this item
of supply.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - SELECTED ITEMS - FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Item
Procurement
Under
Percent of
Percent of
program
contract
Delivered
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Critical items reported
in Weekly Statistical Report
of Feb. 1, 1941
Selected
Autoclave, lab., field
50
50
50
100
100
Blanket, white
100,000
60,000
60,000
60
100
Cotton, absorbent, compressed
400,000
200,000
200,000
50
100
Needle, cervix, sz.1,3/8-circle
1,000
500
500
50
100
Needle, cervix, sz.3,3/8-circle
1,000
500
500
50
100
Needle, surgeon's regular
size 18, 1-circle
3,000
1,250
1,250
42
100
Iodine swab, 1 ₂ cc
250,000
100,000
100,000
40
100
Needle, uterine, sz.0,b-circle
1,500
500
500
33
100
Quinine sulfate, 5 gr. tab.
80,000
20,000
20,000
25
100
Gauze, plain, 25 yards
125,000
25,000
25,000
20
100
Needle, uterine, sz.7,j-circle
8,750
1,250
1,250
14
100
Needle, uterine, sz.1,2-circle
8,000
1,000
1,000
13
100
Gauze, plain, 100 yards
285,000
85,000
84,210
30
99
Bandage, gauze, roller, 3"
535,000
175,000
172,000
33
98
Splint, strap
10,562
10,562
10,000
100
95
Thermometer, clinical
660,000
360,000
342,500
55
95
Bandage, gauze, roller, 2"
750,000
300,000
275,500
40
92
Bandage, gauze, compressed
120,000
30,000
27,008
25
90
Plaster, adhesive, 3"
1,000,000
552,132
494,132
55
89
Cotton, absorbent, roll
925,000
492,000
430,800
53
88
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TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - SELECTED IT.MS - FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Item
Procurement
Under
Percent of
Percent of
program
contract
Delivered
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Selected (cont'd)
Needle, abdominal, 2-7/8" str.
112,000
57,500
50,417
51
88
Bandage, gauze, roller, 4"
330,000
150,000
132,500
45
88
Ether (for anosthesia)
900,000
116,496
101,696
13
87
Needle, eye, sz.l, 1-circlo
12,200
6,600
5,500
54
83
Plaster, adhesive, 1"
1,000,000
421,850
349,490
42
83
Needle, eye, 32.4 3/8-circle
3,600
2,100
1,700
58
81
Mattress, inner spring
5,200
3,788
3,000
73
79
Bed, adjustable
9,500
4,167
3,289
44
79
Pillow, feather
275,000
163,100
126,225
59
77
Mattress, cotton
70,000
30,050
22,836
43
76
Noodle, intest. sz.11, str.
35,500
19,200
14,200
54
74
Carrier, field, collapsible
2,250
2,250
1,600
100
71
Needle, eye, 32.4, 1-circle
2,550
1,550
1,000
61
65
Sheet
1,580,000
47,500
30,000
3
63
Dressing, first aid, small
4,700,000
1,500,000
917,500
32
61
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 10, 2-curved
3,000
1,250
750
42
60
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 8, 3/8-circle
3,250
1,250
750
38
60
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 12, 3/8-circle
8,700
1,700
1,000
20
59
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 20, 3/8-circle
10,500
2,500
1,300
24
52
Needle, eye, 32. 3, circle
4,000
2,000
1,000
50
50
Needle, skin suture, 33"
5,000
2,500
1,250
50
50
Needle, skin suture, 22"
5,000
2,500
1,250
50
50
Needle, kidney & liver, }-curved
1,000
400
200
40
50
Needle, kidney & liver, straight
1,000
400
200
40
50
Iodine & potassium iodide tubes
750,000
300,000
135,000
40
45
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TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - SELECTED ITEMS - FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Item
Procurement
Under
Percent of
Percent of
program
contract
Delivered
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Selected (cont'd)
Bed, hospital
20,000
13,000
5,750
65
44
Dressing, first aid, large
4,000,000
1,000,000
367,200
25
37
Rasparatory, .1b, left
1,500
1,500
500
100
33
Rasparatory, rib, right
1,500
1,500
500
100
33
Clamp, intest., anastomosis
1,425
1,425
315
100
22
Splint set case, empty
2,500
2,500
550
100
22
Shears, rib
1,500
1,500
310
100
21
Drill, cranial, drill for, 2cm.
1,600
1,600
312
100
20
Drill, cranial, burr for, lcm.
1,350
1,350
180
100
13
Drill, cranial, burr for, 2cm.
1,350
1,350
180
100
13
Robe, bath
330,000
240,816
32,054
73
13
Drill, cranial, drill for, lcm*
1,350
1,350
168
100
12
Drill, cranial, brace for
1,250
1,250
138
100
11
Bed, folding
25,000
19,000
2,001
76
11
Clamp, bone, plating
1,400
200
20
14
10
Pajama coat, summer
925,000
829,453
63,056
90
8
Pajama trousers, summer
925,000
829,453
63,346
90
8
Basic instrument set case, empty
3,200
3,200
0
100
0
Litter, aluminum pole
23,000
23,000
0
100
0
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 14, 3/8-circle
3,500
1,700
0
49
0
Needle, intest., sz.3,2-circle
3,600
1,600
0
44
0
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 18, 3/8-circle
6,000
2,500
0
42
0
Needle, catgut, sz.4, |-circle
34,000
5,000
0
15
0
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TEXT SUMMARY - CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE - FEBRUARY 14, 1941
Source of Information: Reports received from Chemical Warfare Service
The production of such critical items as service gas masks, mustard gas, gas
alarms and service gas mask canisters, is progressing in a satisfactory manner but
the production activity of other critical items seems somewhat slow in relation
to the schedule. However, the manufacture of the various component parts for the
numerous critical items is progressing quite favorably.
The production of white phosphorus has been held up because of the lack of
storage facilities for this particular chemical element.
The assembly of service gas masks is slightly behind schedule because the
production facilities have been utilized so as to obtain an increase in the assembly
of the training masks which are required for troop training.
The assembly of diaphragm and optical gas masks is delayed because the
facilities have been utilized to assemble service gas masks.
The assembly of the service gas mask repair kits has been held up temporarily
because of the necessity for producing the training type of gas mask repair kits.
The production of horse gas masks has been held up because the specifications
have not as yet been approved by the War Department.
The manufacture of airplane chemical spray tanks has been deferred pending
approval of specifications.
The manufacture of C. M. shells has been scheduled to start during the month of
March.
The production of essential troop training items is progressing quite favorably
and precedence has been given to training items over service items in order to meet
troop requirements.
Chemical Warfare Service
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TABULAR SUMMARY - CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE - CRITICAL &: ESSENTIAL ITEMS - JAN. 31,1941
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service Weekly Progress Reports
CRITICAL ITEMS
Procurement
Under
Delivered
Percent of
Percent of
Item
program
contract
Jan. 31
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Container steel, 1 ton
3,198
3,198
2,507
100
78.4
Mustard gas
2,630
2,630
1,053
100
40
Repair kits, gas mask,
59,209
59,209
22,500
100
38
service, company
Gas masks, service
1,879,781
1,879,781
673,487
100
35.8
Alarm, gas
27,808
27,808
7,800
100
28
Shell, C. M.
60,700
18,900
3,900
31.1
20.6
White phosphorus
3,034
3,034
500
100
16.5
Canisters, service
927,061
927,061
120,662
100
13
Impregnite I
1,711.5
1,711.5
130.3
100
7.6
Gas masks, optical
117,123
117,123
500
100
.4
Gas masks, diaphragm
920,153
920,153
0
100
0
Canisters, diaphragm
448,600
448,600
O
100
0
Canisters, optical
19,417
19,417
o
100
0
Repair kits, gas mask,
2,971
2,971
0
100
0
service, regimental
Candles, irritant, D.M.
11,030
11,030
0
100
0
Shell, L. P.
3,548
3,548
0
100
0
Cylinders, portable
546
546
0
100
0
Field laboratory
8
8
0
100
0
Impregnite MI (shoe)
2,317
40.4
0
1.7
0
Gas masks, horse
124,722
o
0
0
0
Airplane tanks
3,642
o
0
0
0
(chemical spray)
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Procurement
Under
Delivered
Percent of
Percent of
Item
program
contract
Jan. 31
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Repair kits, gas mask,
384,083
384,083
230,685
100
60
training, company
Gas mask, training
1,807,957
1,807,957
299,332
100
16.5
Repair kits, gas mask,
3,965
3,965
0
100
0
training, regimental
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TEXT SUMMARY - COAST ARTILLERY CORPS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Office, Chief of Coast Artillery
GENERAL
There has been no change in the report since last week; the only item
reported is submarine mine equipment, 113, groups.
SUBMARINE MINE EQUIPMENT, 113, GROUPS - ON SCHEDULE
The next delivery is scheduled for April, 1941.
TABULAR SUMMARY - COAST ARTILLERY CORPS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEB. 8, 1941
Source of Information: Office, Chief of Coast Artillery
Current
Contracts
Delivered
Percent
Percent
Item
program
filled &
through
con-
de-
unfilled
Feb. 8
tracted
livered
Submarine mine equipment,
M3, groups
138
138
34
100
25
Coast Artillery Corps
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COAST ARTILLERY CORPS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Office, Chief of Coast Artillery
Submarine Mine Equipment, 113, Groups
Harbor defense of:
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1940 funds:
Boston
5
4
Sandy Hook
23
Columbia River
7
South,New York
4
Cumulative total
5
5
5
5
28
28
28
28
39
39
39
43
43
43
43
43
1941 funds:
Portsmouth
6
Chesapeake Bay
28
Narragansett Bay
12
Portland
10
Delaware River
25
San Francisco
14
Cumulative total
6
6
6
6
6
6
34
34
34
46
56
56
56
81
95
Total
5
11
11
11
34
34
34
62
73
73
85
99
99
99
124
138
Scheduled through February 8, 1941: 34
Delivered through February 8, 1941: 34
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WEEKLY STATISTICAL REPORT
No. 34
February 21, 1941
GENERAL
page
SIGNAL CORPS
page
Army Strength
1
Text Summary - Procurement
33
Prices
2
Text Summary - Procurement
34
Editorial Comment - Text Summary
3
Tab. Sum. - Selected Critical Items
35
Editorial Comment - Diagram
4
Tab. Sum. - Signal Corps Materiel
36
Commitments
5
Tab. Sum. - Signal Corps Materiel
37
Facilities for Expediting Production
6
Diagram: Selected Items
38
Labor
7
Diagram: Aircraft Signal Equip.
39
Labor
8
Diagram: Aircraft Signal Equip.
40
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
ENGINEER CORPS
Text Summary - Procurement Progress
9
Text Summary - Procurement
41
Tab. Sum. - Tactical Material
10
Tab. Sum. - Procurement
42
Tab. Sum. - Ahead & Behind Schedule 11
Diagram: Procurement
43
Tab. Sum. - Training Ammunition Proc. 12
Diagram: Procurement
44
Tab. Sun. - Ordnance Materiel Proc. 13
Tab. Sum. - Ammunition Proc.
14
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Diagram: Delivery Schedules
15
Text Summary
45
Diagram: Delivery Schedules
16
Tab. Sum. - Critical Items
46
Tab. Sum. - Critical&Selected Items
47
AIR CORPS
Tab. Sum. - Selected Items
48
Text Sum. - Planes & Engines
17
Tab. Sum. - Selected Items
48A
Tab. Sum. - Current Proc.
18
Tab. Sum. - Planes & Engines
19
CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE
Tab. Sum. - Planes & Engines
20
Text Summary
49
Diagrams: Airplanes & Engines
Tab. Sum. - Critical&Essential Items 50
Bombers
21
Diagram: Production Progress
51
Pursuit & Observation
22
Miscellaneous & Primary Trainer
23
COAST ARTILLERY CORPS
Basic & Advance Trainer
24
Text Summary - Procurement
52
Tab. Sum. - Procurement
52
QUARTERMASTER CORPS
Diagram: Procurement
53
Text Summary - Procurement
25
Tab. Sum. - Critical & Selected
26
Tab. Sum. - Selected Items
27
Tab. Sum. - Rail Transportation
28
Tab. Sum. - Water Transportation
29
Diagram: Est. Troop Housing
30
Diagram: Proc. of Critical Items
31
Diagram: Proc. of Critical Items
32
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BASIS OF REQUIREMENTS
The basis for computing requirements for many articles to be procured is the
estimated army strength by months. The data from July, 1940 through June, 1941 are
shown in the diagram and table. The figures are of necessity only approximations
and are subject to change. They refer to enlisted strength as of the end of each
month.
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, General Staff - Feb. 17,1941
ARMY ENLISTED STRENGTH
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
1940
1941
o
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
Month
Total
July, 1940
268,941
Aug.
302,968
Sept.
405,441
Oct.
480,852
Nov.
542,704
Dec.
570,627
Jan. 1941
693,578
Feb.
859,000
Mar.
1,055,000
Apr.
1,169,000
May
1,262,000
June
1,410,567
Army Strength
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PRICES
The average price of the 28 basic commodities declined fractionally from last week's
quotations. Prices of imported commodities stood 26.1 percent above the August, 1939
level, while domestic commodities were 17.7 percent more than the last pre-war month.
In the same period domestic agricultural prices increased 26.2 percent compared to a
23.1 percent increase of raw industrial commodities.
Source of Information: U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
WHOLESALE PRICES
28 BASIC COMMODITIES
AUG. 1939 - 100
HI
150
150
140
140
130
HT
130
HI
120
120
HI
LO
IIO
110
LO
19
40
19
41
100
LO
LO
100
1937 1938 1939 1940 JUL. AUG. SEP. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUN.
Prices
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TEXT SUMMARY - EDITORIAL COMMENT - Tallied from a uniform list of leading papers in
cities of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts, by weeks ended each Wednesday.
Source of Information: Dept. Research & Economics - Cleveland Trust Co. Feb. 19,1941.
The line labeled "Aid for England" on the accompanying diagram has
fallen off this week. This does not indicate any lessening of & desire to
send aid, but seems to reflect the feeling that the questions arising in
connection with H R 1776 have been thoroughly discussed and that debate is
beginning to produce diminishing returns. Many newspapers are still spon-
soring favorite amendments but clearly the bill in its present form would
be entirely acceptable to the majority. Mr. Willkie's appeal for unity has
net with solid approval.
The Wall Street Journal on February 12 predicted another wave of
criticism of the defense program in the spring. Criticism has increased this
week, though not enough as yet to suggest that such a wave may be starting.
There is considerable discussion of the question of labor in manage-
ment, It is assumed that the term "management" includes not only the interest
labor now has in the direction of the defense program but participation in
whole-industry councils of the type suggested in the Reuther plan and the
Steel Workers Organizing Committee plan.
The commentators are sounding increasingly frequent warnings that the
Republican Party is in danger of doing itself irreparable harm.
TABULAR SUMMARY
Tallies AID TO BRITAIN
HOURS, WAGES, LABOR
HR 1776
For bill as passed
5
All possible aid
11
Supreme Ct. decisions 10
For bill form unstated
10
Against aid
2
Labor in management
5
Against till
5
Send farm surpluses
1
Skilled labor lack
3
For Willkie provisions
8
Send ships
3
Labor cooperating
2
For quick passage
10
No need of credits
2
Labor delaying defense
2
Do not rush passage
1
Approval of BWRS
1
Gains retarding defense
1
Don't draw party lines
6
Union fees too high
1
For Dirksen amendment
2
ECONOMICS, INFLATION
War Dept. don't inforce
2
Against Dirksen amdt.
2
Taxation
7
Job supply good
1
Dirksen am. not legal
3
National debt
7
Make Dirksen am. legal
5
Cut Govt. spending
6
GENERAL COMMENDATION
For money limits
1
Inflation danger
1
Of entire program
2
Against money limits
1
For price fixing now
1
Plane production
3
For no-convoy provision
3
For priorities
1
Against war-ain andt.
1
FRB program
1
GENERAL CRITICISM
Language not clear
2
FDIC rate too high
1
of entire program
2
President has powers
2
Ways & Means report
1
Qualified criticism
1
1776 against Int. law
1
Treasury issues
1
For contract inquiry
3
Camp costs
2
MATERIAL SHORTAGES
6
SLOW PROGRESS
7
OPMND labor policy
1
ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY
1
TREND TOWARD WAR
22
LACK OF FACTS
2
GOVT. AND BUSINESS
9
MISCELLANEOUS
5
ORGANIZATION PROBLEMS
13
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EDITORIAL COMMENT ON PROGRESS OF PREPAREDNESS - Tallied from & uniform list of papers
in large cities of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts by weeks ended each Wednesday.
Source of Information: Department of Research and Economics - Cleveland Trust Company
Criticism of Slow Progress
Hours, Wages, Labor Problems
88 86
80
74
80
75
64
60
60
49
52
45
40
40
"
36
30
29
28
02
31
R
22
20
20
24
27
11
"
16
21
7
14
11
16
14
4
14
22
122
112
Economics, Banking, Inflation
Aid for England
108
107
89
80
76
88
80
79
67
66
70
60
60
50
49
48
45
40
47
40
45
40
39
*
29
20
27
22
25
20
29
25
18
17
17
8
I
10
General Commendation
Relations of Government to Business
30
30
20
20
14
12
10
8_ 7
10
10
10
10
4
5
,
5
I
I
I
I
2
2
5
3
5
9
9
9
+
I
2
6
7
6
67A
Trend Toward War
Organization for
Defense
28
35
34
30
30
29
19
20
22
21
20
20
22
18
16
19
18
18
10
6
10
10
6-
13
44
2
,
13
10
I
2
10
6
4
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
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COMMITMENTS FOR MUNITIONS AND FACILITIES
The War Department has placed 92.7 percent of over six and one half
billion dollars worth of business.
Source of Information: Weekly Progress Report, OASN, February 20, 1941
AVAILABLE FOR MUNITIONS AND FACILITIES
Percent
obligated
to Feb. 19
AIR CORPS
$2,211,830,278
94.1
ORD. DEPT.
$1,818,817,566
99.6
Q.M.C.
$1,317,965,709
77.0
FAC. FOR EXP. b/
$916,475,000 a
99.6
SIG. CORPS
$169,218,657
89.9
CORPS OF SNG.
$ 77,631,191
91.9
CHEM. WAR. SER.
$ 44,827,422
90.2
MED. DEPT.
0
$ 39,429,388
75.3
C. A. C.
$ 1,268,889
90.8
TOTAL
$6,597,464,100
92.7
a/
NOTE: Includes $44,275,000 from M.A.A. and $169,200,000 from Ord. funds.
b/ NOTE: The abbreviation FAC. for EXP. refers to New Facilities for Expediting
Production.
Commitments
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NEW FACILITIES FOR EXPEDITING PRODUCTION - FEBRUARY 7, 1941
Source of Information: Construction Division Report, February 7, 1941
$916,475,000
$912,687,990
$890,061,412
$720,109,863
$ 85,696,496
Available
Recommended
Approved
Contracted for
Est. Complete
(160 projects)
(137 projects)
(106 projects)
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Expediting Production
2-21-41
6
PERCENT OF WORKERS IN 394 DEFENSE PLANTS OPERATED SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, SIX DAYS A WEEK,
FIVE AND ONE-HALF DAYS, AND FIVE DAYS, DECEMBER 14, 1940.
Source of Information: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
DAYS OPERATED-394 PLANTS -
% OF
DAYS OF THE WEEK
WORKERS M
T
W
T
F
S
S
14
34
15
37
Labor
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PERCENT OF WORKERS EMPLOYED ON EACH SHIFT IN 394 DEFENSE PLANTS. DECEMBER 14, 1940.
Source of Information: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
SHIFTS WORKED- 394 PLANTS
% OF
SHIFTS WORKED
WORKERS
FIRST
2ND
3RD
74
19
7
Labor
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TEXT SUMMARY - ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT - FEBRUARY 21, 1941
Source of Information: Ordnance Department and Production Branch, O.U.S.W.
TANK, LIGHT
The initial or pilot model of the 3089 1/3 tanks ordered from American Car
and Foundry Company is being completed, proof run and tested this month. Dies, jigs
and fixtures are being assembled and the plant lay-out enlarged to increase the daily
production rate to 15 from 4. Quantity production is to start in March, when the
first 64 M3 tanks are scheduled for delivery. Deliveries are expected to increase
to 128 in April and to a peak of 345 in October. A considerable number of parts are
already being made.
TANK, MEDIUM
Deliveries of the 126 M2A1 tanks by Rock Island Arsenal are being delayed
by the unsatisfactory performance of the hydraulic steering apparatus made by
Hydraulic Controls, Inc., of Chicago. Armor plate produced by Disston & Sons, Inc.,
of Philadelphia had been a limiting factor but is now being received in sufficient
quantity to meet the revised schedule, which defers final deliverios to August, 1941.
Estimated delivery schedules on 1370 13 tanks have now been received from
Baldwin Locomotive Works and American Locomotive Company. Deliveries are to start
in September, 1941 and to be completed in July, 1943.
One-third of the Chrysler Corporation plant in Detroit is complete, tools
are being installed and shop work initiated. Construction is expected to be fin-
ished by April. The plant is designed to permit output of 5 tanks a day. Initial
deliveries of the 1,000 tanks ordered from this plant are currently planned for
October, but may be advanced to September depending upon receipt of essential mach-
ine tools. In addition, more than 140 drawings are yet to be received.
MACHINE GUNS, CAL.50
The decision by the Joint Army and Navy Board allocating 1941 production
of calibre .50 machine guns by Colt Patent Firearms Company, primarily transfers
capacity for about 2,000 guns to the aircraft type from the heavy barrel type.
Changes in schedules are being made by Colt. About four months are needed to retool
from one type of calibre .50 machine gun to another.
Of the expected 15,092 total output in 1941 by Colt, 9,185 are to go to the
Army and 5,907 to the Navy, and about four-fifths of the total are to be aircraft
guns. The shortage of more than 12,000 aircraft machine guns indicated by airplane
production schedules for 1941, may be largely eliminated by General Motors Corpora-
tion and Savage Arms Company attaining substantial output this year. Deliveries are
expected to start in June and July, respectively, both dates depending on receipt of
necessary tools. These starting dates have been advanced by about five months from
previously reported schedules. There will still remain a shortage of nearly 12,000
ground guns.
About two-thirds of the 12,074 heavy barrel guns in the current program
are for use in scout cars and 8-man personnel carriers, and the balance are for
ground use. None are used in the light and medium tanks.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - ORDNANCE - TACTICAL MATERIAL - FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Equip. Div. Field Ser. & War Plans Div. Ord. Dept. & 0-4
Requirement
Stocks
2,000,000
in hands of
nen
Field Service
Item
%
Percent of requirement
Number
Number
o
20
40
60
80
100
Combat Vehicles
Tank, light
3,626
477
13
Tank, medium
2,513
30
1
Scout car
2,794
1,362
49
Personnel carrier, E-man
5,456
0
o
Personnel carrier, 13-man
3,902
0
o
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
48,402
a/
-
Machine gun, cal.50 (H.B.)
8,250
329
4
Submachine gun, cal.45
33,036
2,505
8
Gun, 37m, tank
6,037
383
6
Gun, 75mm, tank
2,513
o
o
Antiaircraft
Gun, 3"
)
Gun, 90mm )
1,819
on
484)
27
0)
Gun, 37mm, A.A.
3,322
198
6
Machine gun, cal.50 (W.C.)
4,215
829
20
Artillery
Gun, 75mm (H.S.)
1,471
539
37
Howitzer, 75mm, field & pack
979
126
13
Howitzer, 105mm
2,727
14
1
Gun, 155mm
395
4
1
Gun, 155mm (H.S.)
710
1/4
20
Howitzer, 155mm (H.S.)
1,909
684
36
Unmodified & other models
Gun, 75mm
---
3,122
-
Gun, 155mm
---
829
-
Howitzer, 155mm
---
1,415
-
Small Arms
Rifle, cal.30, 10, seniauto
470,700
120,663
26
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
80,651
11,818
15
Machine gun, cal.50 (H.B.)
4,013
1,603
40
Gun, 37mm, antitank
4,828
584
12
Mortar, 60mm
9,555
849
9
Mortar, 81m
3,211
608
19
Aircraft Armament
Machine gun, cal.30, fix.&fl.
33,410
8,603
26
Machine gun, cal.50,fix.4fl.
54,623
4,012
7
Gun, 20mm, automatic A.C.
776
o
0
Gun, 37mm, automatic A.C.
1,009
45
4
a / Included in Small Arms
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ORDNANCE DELIVERIES - AHEAD AND BEHIND SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Deliveries
MATERIEL
January
January
1-15,1941
16-31,1941
Number behind
Number ahead
Combat Vehicles
Tank, light, M2A4
1
1
2
Tank, light, C.C., 1/2
0
1
10
Tank, medium, M2A1
6
o
28
Scout car
123
179
2
Gun, 37mm, tank
33
18
7
Antiaircraft
Gun, 37mm, A.A.
13
13
53
Artillery
Howitzer, 75mm, field
0
15
15
Gun, 155mm
0
o
1
Modernization - H.S.
Carriage, 75mm gun
o
8
6
Carriage, 155mm howitzer
28
99
13
Small Arms
Rifle, cal.30, in
6,702
8,016
3,287
Machine gun, cal.30,M1919A4, fix.
o
118
72
Machine gun, cal.30,11919A4, fl.
400
1,772
22
Machine gun, cal.30,11917A1,W.C.
732
0
447
Submachine gun, cal.45
550
581
53
Gun, 37mm, antitank
o
24
110
Mortar, 60mm
119
6
578
Mortar, 81mm
63
0
42
Aircraft Armament
Gun, 37mm, automatic, A.C.
o
0
3
All machine guns shown with small arus.
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TABULAR SUISIARY - ORDNANCE - TRAINING AMMUNITION PROCUREMENT - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Ass't. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Under contract
Deliveries
Procurement
(Delivered & undelivered)
to February 1, 1941
program
Number
$ of
Number
$ of
Item
program
program
Antiaircraft
Shell, 37mm
1,886,905
1,886,905
100
42,200
2
Projectile, 3"
4,000
4,000
100
0
0
Shell, 105mm
3,500
3,500
100
o
0
Artillery
Shell,37mm,sub-cal.prac
2,080,000
2,080,000
100
279,800
13
Blank,37mm,sub-cal.prac
12,000
12,000
100
10,000
83
Shell, 8 1, 75mm gun
69,000
69,000
100
5,900
9
Blank, 75mm, gun & how.
120,820
120,820
100
47,700
39
Small Arms & Misc.
22 cal. blank
10,000*
10,000*
100
2,000*
20
22 cal. ball
1,073,500*
1,073,500*
100
394,500*
37
30 cal. dummy a
1,750*
1,750*
100
1,794*
100
30 cal. blank
50,750*
50,750*
100
47,704*
94
50 cal. dummy
1,200*
1,200*
100
605*
50
50 cal. blank
720,000
720,000
100
222,000
30
Shot, 37mm t & at
968,195
968,195
100
90,600
9
Shell, 60m
347,500
347,500
100
11,900
3
Shell, 81mm
59,500
59,500
100
1,900
3
Grenade, hand
97,000
97,000
100
o
o
Mine, antitank
50,000
50,000
100
o
o
Aircraft
Bomb, 17#
16,000
16,000
100
500
3
Bomb, 20#
35,000
35,000
100
o
o
Bomb, 100#
3,231,950
2,970,000
92
259,800
8
Shell, 20mm
250,000
0
o
o
o
Shell, 37m
500,000
500,000
100
o
o
# Thousands a All for Navy
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TABULAR SUMMARY - ORDITANCE MATERIEL PROCUREMENT - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Current
Under contract
Deliveries to
procurement
(Delivered & undelivered)
February 1
program
Number
no. of
Number
= of
Item
program
program
Combat Vehicles
Tank, light
3,488
3,488
100
351
10
Tank, medium
2,496
2,496
100
12
-
Scout car
2,733
2,733
100
1,127
41
Personnel carrier, 8-man
5,445
5,445
100
o
o
Personnel carrier, 13-man
3,902
3,902
100
o
o
Machine gun, cal.30 (Var.)
48,402
48,402
100
a,
-
Machine gun, cal.50 (H.B.)
8,025
8,025
100
a)
-
Submachine gun, cal.45
32,024
32,024
100
5,103
16
Gun, 37mm, tank
6,040
6,004
99
383
6
Gun, 75mm, tank
2,513
2,513
100
o
o
Antiaircraft
Gun, 3"
152
152
100
35
23
Gun, 90mm
1,203
1,203
100
o
o
Gun, 37m, A.A.
3,195
3,195
100
208
7
Machine gun, cal.50, (W.C.)
3,407
3,407
100
96
3
Artillery
Howitzer, 75mm, field & pack
958
958
100
51
5
Howitzer, 105m
2,728
1,061
39
o
o
Gun, 155mm
392
392
100
1
-
Modernization . H.S.
Carriage, 75m gun
1,331
1,331
100
286
21
Carriage, 155mm howitzer
1,436
1,436
100
331
23
Carriage, 155mm gun
654
62
9
62
9
Small Arms
Rifle, cal.30, M
453,260
453,260
100
99,821
22
Machine gun, cal.30, (Var.)
11,674
11,674
100
6,691
57
Machine gun, cal.50, (H.B.)
4,049
4,049
100
972
24
Oun, 37m, antitank
4,646
4,646
100
380
8
Mortar, 60m
10,162
10,162
100
933
9
Mortar, 81m
3,419
3,419
100
483
14
Aircraft Armament
Machine gun, cal.30
28,458
28,458
100
4,020
14
Machine gun, cal.50
80,283
80,283
100
3,489
4
Oun, 20mm, automatic A.C.
2,489
2,489
100
o
o
Oun, 37mm, automatic A.C.
1,068
1,068
100
o
o
a
Machine guns for combat vehicles and small arms are combined -
Priority not established.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - ORDNANCE - AMMUNITION PROCUREMENT - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Under contract
Deliveries to
Procurement
(Delivered & undelivered)
February 1
program
Number
% of
Number
% of
Item
(THOUSANDS)
(THOUSANOS)
program
(THOUGANOS)
program
Antiaircraft
Shell, 37mm, H.E.
4,482
4,482
100
o
o
Shell, 3" H.E.
1,923
1,923
100
40
2
Shell, 90mm, H.E.
2,761
2,761
100
o
o
Artillery
Shell, H.E., s c, 75mm gun
1,181
1,181
100
o
o
Shell, g & s, 75mm gun
1,104
1,104
100
2
-
Shell, A.P., 75mm t & at
529
529
100
o
o
Shell, H.E., 75mm how.
4,279
4,279
100
194
5
Shell, H.E., 105mm how.
6,711
6,711
100
o
o
Shell, H.E., 155mm gun, M
401
401
100
o
o
Charge, prop., 155mm gun
446
446
100
38
9
Shell, H.E., 155mm how,
3,586
3,586
100
5
-
Shell, E & s, 155mm how.
812
336
41
86
11
Charge, prop., 155mm how.
4,631
4,631
100
431
9
Primer, 21 gr.
6,653
6,653
100
233
4
Fuzes (All)
5,136
5,136
100
2,027
39
Small Arms & Misc.
Cartridge, cal.30
1,845,837
1,845,837
100
155,409
8
Links, met. belt, cal.30
358,932
358,932
100
54,968
15
Cartridge, cal.45
188,596
188,596
100
19,666
10
Cartridge, cal.50
668,568
668,568
100
23,329
3
Links, met. belt, cal.50
624,866
624,866
100
18,073
3
Shot & shell, 37mm
8,857
5,732
65
7
-
Shell, H.E., 60m
5,890
5,890
100
18
-
Shell, H.E., 8lmm
2,844
2,844
100
13
-
Shell, smoke, 81mm
353
353
100
o
o
Grenade, H.E., frag.
1,561
1,561
100
o
o
Signal, ground
1,715
1,715
100
20
1
Mine, antitank
2,050
2,050
100
o
o
Aircraft & Pyrotechnics
Bomb, frag., 20#
1,719
1,719
100
o
o
Bomb, demo., 100#,300#,500#
672
672
100
18
3
Bomb, demo., 1000#
11
11
100
o
o
Bomb, E & s, 30#, 100#
194
12
6
o
o
Shot & shell, 20mm
3,545
o
o
o
o
Shell, H.E., 37mm
1,113
1,113
100
o
o
Flares
265
265
100
52
20
Signals
679
679
100
177
26
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DELIVERY SCHEDULES - ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT - FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Carrier, Personnel, 8-Man, 112
Carrier, Personnel, 13-Man, 113
SCHEDULED
450
1500
300
SCHEDULED
1000
150
500
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Gun, 37111, M5, Tank
Gun, 75101, T-7, Tank
4500
2250
3000
SCHEDULED
1500
1500
SCHEDULED
750
DELIV ERED 383
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Mortar, 60MM, M2
Mortar, 81:11, 291
7500
3000
5000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
2000
2500
1000
933
483
DELIVERED
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Ordnance Department
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Source of Information: Office Asst. Chief, Ind. Service, Ord. Dept. (Production)
Gun, 3" & 90WM A.A., 10 & n
Setter, Fuze, M8 & T15, 3" & 90MM Guns
300
600
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
200
400
218
DELIVERED
100
200
DEL.
35
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Gun, 37MM A.A., MLA2
Set, Central Control, 37131 A.A. Gun
750
600
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
500
400
DEL VERED 219
250
200
200
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Director, M4
Height Finder, ML & M2
300
120
200
SCHEDULED
80
SCHEDULED
100
40
29
41
DEL IVERED
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Ordnance 16 Department
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TEXT SUMMARY - AIRPLANES AND ENGINES - AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
The tabular summaries and diagrams which follow include project airplane
contracts current on and after June 30, 1940, together with matching installation
engine contracts for the airplanes listed. In the F.Y. 1941 program, there remains
to be placed under contract 504 of the more readily procurable types of airplanes.
In engines, 1658 installation units remain to be procured under the F.Y. 1941 pro-
gran. This shortage, however, could be readily met by existing contracts which
have not yet been allocated to specific types of planes.
Informal reports indicate that there will be a shortage of approximately
39.7% of the aircraft industry's alumimen requirements during the month of February.
This figure is all the more significant as it may be necessary to relieve temporarily
the shortage of magnesium castings by substituting aluminum alloy castings in certain
aircraft components such as wheels and brakes. Synthetic rubber problems are being
handled almost entirely by the industry itself, and the program is already half-way
through the only critical period -- the first quarter of 1941.
The delivery of 12 tactical airplanes during the second quarter of February
is the most favorable figure reported in several months for any single quarter-
monthly period. The deficiency of 246 behind schedule which existed as of the be-
ginning of the month, however, will not be corrected by such a small number of ac-
ceptances.
In the trainer airplane group, the delivery of 73 to date this month is
satisfactory but is not sufficient to overcome the 67 units behind schedule as of
January 31, 1941. Ryan Aeronautical Company has finally signed a wage agreement
contract with the CIO and should shortly begin to overcome its deficiency of 75
primary trainers.
Delivery of 109 tactical engines during the second quarter of February is
the largest made during any quarter-monthly period of the current fiscal year. This
was due to the delivery of 52 Allison V-1710-33 engines for installation in pursuit
1-engine planes of the P-40 type.
Acceptance of 227 trainer engines during the second quarter of February
also establishes a record for the current fiscal year. This was caused by unusually
large deliveries by Continental of engines for installation in PT-17's and by Pratt
& Whitney of units for installation in BT-13A's and AT-6A's.
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TABULAR SUBMARY - AIR CORPS - CURRENT PROCUREMENT - FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
Procurement
Under
Deliveries
Percent of
Percent of
Item
program
contract
through
program
program
(a)
2/15/41
contracted
delivered
Airplanes
Heavy bomber
1046
1046
43
100
4.1
Modium bomber
2216
2216
39
100
1,8
Light bomber
1390
1380
22
90.3
1.6
Pursuit, fighter
696
696
11
100
1.6
Pursuit, 1 engine
4388
4076
294
02.9
6.7
Observation
1306
1126
4
86
0.3
Transport
780
780
15
100
1.9
Amphibian
74
74
o
100
o
Reconnaissance
17
17
14
100
82.3
Primary trainer
3540
3540
873
100
24.6
Basic trainer
3051
3051
552
100
18.1
Advance trainor
2297
2297
202
100
8.8
1 engine
Advance trainer
1082
1062
1
100
0.1
2 engine
Engines
Hoavy bomber
4188
4188
594
100
14.2
Medium bomber
4432
4432
166
100
3.7
Light bomber
2502
2482
276
96
10.6
Pursuit, fighter
1394
1304
30
100
2.1
Pursuit, 1 engine
4380
3022
369
68.9
8.4
Observation
2083
1901
245
91
11.8
Transport
1560
1560
24
100
1,5
Anphibian
148
148
o
100
o
Reconnal ssance
34
34
28
100
82.3
Primary trainer
3540
3540
1144
100
32.3
Basic trainer
3051
3051
762
100
25.0
Advance trainor
1 engine
2297
2297
283
100
12.3
Advance trainer
2 engine
2164
2164
111
100
5.1
Project airplano contracts current June 30, 1940 and after.
Matching installation engine contracts for the cirplanos listed.
Air Corps
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TABULAR SUMMARY - AIRPLANES AND ENGINES - SCHEDULED AND DELIVERED - AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
CUMULATIVE TABLE
NUMBER I
AIRPLANES
ENGINES FOR INSTALLATION
1046
2216
1380
4188
4432
2482
livy Bomber
Med.Bomber
Lgt Bomber
Hvy Bomber
Med.Bomber
Lgt Bomber
4-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
4-Engines
2-Engines
2-Engines
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July 140
2
2
39
26
3
o
36
68
94
79
183
165
Aug.
3
11
39
34
7
o
64
76
118
79
223
192
Sep.
5
18
41
38
13
o
104
104
150
79
250
237
Oct.
7
33
47
38
17
o
140
163
196
82
250
249
Nov.
9
39
59
38
18
o
192
241
252
88
307
251
Dec.
13
39
79
38
22
6
256
373
314
107
377
254
Jan. '41
24
39
116
38
39
13
354
522
392
152
447
264
Feb.
46
43
205
39
70
22
452
594
476
166
571
276
Mar.
73
315
111
536
560
731
Apr.
97
401
158
608
642
929
May
118
461
209
628
648
1146
June
155
525
266
643
690
1403
696
4076
1126
1394
3022
1901
Pur.Fightr
Pursuit
Observation
Pur.Fightr
Pursuit
Observation
2-Engines
1-Engine
2-Engines
2-Engines
1-Engine
2-Engines
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July '40
11
7
124
79
6
3
48
26
165
138
84
86
Aug.
16
7
174
136
7
3
48
26
246
210
100
108
Sep.
18
8
227
189
7
4
78
28
252
229
116
171
Oct.
21
10
241
217
11
4
128
28
260
231
130
190
Nov.
23
10
291
262
17
4
178
29
304
281
155
198
Dec.
26
10
310
282
27
4
180
30
345
295
176
204
Jan. '41
46
11
370
292
laho
4
180
30
405
309
221
224
Feb.
67
11
452
294
69
4
180
30
524
369
266
245
Mar.
89
551
100
180
709
311
Apr.
89
705
147
260
838
351
May
89
860
194
360
944
351
June
129
1032
273
480
1078
351
STATISTICS BRANCH
Air,Corps
CASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-21-41
TABULAR SUMMARY - AIRPLANES AND ENGINES - SCHEDULED AND DELIVERED - AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Consolidated Statistical Report - Air Corps
CUMULATIVE TABLE
NUMBER II
AIRPLANES
ENGINES FOR INSTALLATION
780
74
3540
1560
148
3540
Transport
Amphibian
Prim.Tr.
Transport
Amphibian
Prim.Tr.
2-Engines
2-Engines
1-Engine
2-Engines
2-Engines
1-Engine
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July '40
11
10
282
216
22
22
409
396
Aug.
11
11
385
325
22
22
502
430
Sep.
11
11
445
456
22
22
555
563
Oct.
11
11
None scheduled until
528
592
22
22
683
687
Nov.
11
11
November, 1941
611
673
22
22
825
834
Dec.
13
11
645
709
26
22
925
1006
Jan. '41
16
12
770
817
32
24
1040
10/,8
Feb.
18
15
930
873
36
24
1080
No schedule
available.
1155
1144
Mar.
21
42
1350
Apr.
24
1295
48
1590
May
27
1555
58
1860
June
32
1855
88
2160
3051
2297
1082
3051
2297
2164
Basic Tr.
Adv. Tr.
Adv. Tr.
Basic Tr.
Adv. Tr.
Adv. Tr.
1-Engine
1-Engine
2-Engines
1-Engine
1-Engine
2-Engines
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Dol.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
Sch.
Del.
July 140
163
2/1
-
-
-
-
362
369
-
-
-
-
Aug.
224
296
-
-
-
-
431
453
-
-
-
-
Sep.
293
350
1
1
-
-
519
512
-
-
-
-
Oct.
362
391
5
5
2
0
600
568
50
o
-
-
Nov.
431
458
53
54
8
o
641
612
138
39
20
o
Dec.
570
483
94
96
18
o
696
678
197
175
65
22
Jan. '41
681
552
137
186
34
o
699
697
250
237
165
64
Feb.
761
552
207
202
56
1
718
762
300
283
295
111
Mar.
831
297
99
768
300
425
Apr.
901
400
184
848
360
555
May
976
510
304
978
460
699
June
1051
628
442
1198
685
869
Air Corps
STATISTICS BRWICH
20
CASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-21-41
AIRPLANES
ENGINES
1046 HEAVY BOMBERS
4188 HEAVY BOMBERS
13 by 1940 - 517 in 1941 - 516 in 1942
256 by 1940 - 1069 in 1941 - 1231 in 1942
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
3
45
120
2
600
30
594
I
15
DEC, JAN. FEB.
DEC. JAN. FEB.
SCHEDULED
80
400
SCHEDULED
DEL
VERED
43
DEL
IVERED
40
200
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
2216 MEDIUM BOMBERS
4432 MEDIUM BOMBERS
79 by 1940 - 902 in 1941 1235 in 1942
314 by 1940 - 961 in 1941 - 1297 in 1942
PERIOQ DEL IVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
3
15
450
2
600
10
I
5
SCHEDULED
DEC. JAN, FEB.
DEC. JAN, FEB,
300
400
SCHEDULED
150
200
166
39
DEL IVERED
DEL IVERED
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1380 LIGHT BOMBERS
2482 LIGHT BOMBERS
22 by 1940 - 1074 in 1941 - 184 in 1942
377 by 1940 - 2105 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
6
6
300
4
1200
4
2
2
DEC. JAN. FEB,
DEC. JAN, FEB.
200
800
SCHEDULED
100
400
SCHEDULED
276
DEL IVERED
22
DELIVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
1940
1941
Air Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
21
OASW WAR DEPARTMENT
2-21-41
AIRPLANES
ENGINES
696 PURSUIT, FIGHTER
1394 PURSUIT, FIGHTER
26 by 1940 - - 523 in 1941 . 147 in 1942
180 by 1940 - 1214 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
,
3
120
2
450
2
I
I
DEC. JAN. FEB.
SCHEDULED
DEC, JAN. FEB.
80
300
SCHEDULED
40
150
II
30
VERED
DEL TVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
4076 PURSUIT, 1 ENGINE
3022 PURSUIT, 1 ENGINE
310 by 1940 - 1821 in 1941 - 1945 in 1942
345 by 1940 - 1904 in 1941
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
god
? 3
45
900
30
15
DEC. JAN, FEB.
DEC. JAN, FEB,
SCHEDULED
600
600
SCHEDULED
369
DEL IVERED
DEL IVERED
300
300
294
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
1126 OBSERVATION
1901 OBSERVATION
27 by 1940 - 399 in 1941 - 700 in 1942
176 by 1940 - 471 in 1941 - 1254 in 1942
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
SCHEDULED
3
18
225
2
300
12
-
6
245
DEC. JAN, FEB.
DEC. JAN. FEB,
DELIVERED
150
BCHEDULED
200
75
100
4
DEL IVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J
A
$
0
N
D
J
F
M
A
M
J
1940
1941
1940
1941
Air Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
OASW - AR DEPARTMENT
22
2-21-41
AIRPLANES
ENGINES
780 TRANSPORT
1560 TRANSPORT
13 by 1940 - 337 in 1941 - 430 in 1942
26 by 1940 - 682 in 1941 - - 852 in 1942*
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
y
30
2
75
I
2 3 I
DEC JAN FEB
SCHEDULED
DEC JAN FEB
SCHEDULED
20
50
15
10
DEL
VERED
25
DELIVERED
24
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
74 AMPHIBIAN
148 AMPHIBIAN
3 in 1941 - 71 in 1942
No Schedule available
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
3
3
60
a
150
2
-
I
DEC JAN FEB
DEC JAN FEB
40
100
NONE
SCHEDULED
UNTIL
NOVEMBER,
1941
20
50
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N 0 J F M A M J
3540 PRIMARY TRAINER
3540 PRIMARY TRAINER
645 by 1940 - - 2895 in 1941
925 by 1940 2615 in 1941
PERIOD DEL VERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
45
60
1,500
30
1,800
40
15
20
DEC JAN FEB
SCHEDU
DEC. JAN, FEB.
1,000
1,144
SCHEDULED
873
1,200
DEL
VERED
DEL
IVERED
500
600
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
Air Corps
1940
1941
*BASED ON AIRFRAME SCHEDULE
23
STATISTICS BRANCH
OASW - AR DEPARTMENT
2-21-41
AIRPLANES
ENGINES
3051 BASIC TRAINER
3051 BASIC TRAINER
570 by 1940 - 1717 in 1941 - - 764 in 1942
696 by 1940 - 1327 in 1941 - 135 in 1942
PERIOD DELIVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
18
60
900
12
40
SCHEDULED
900
6
20
762
SCHEDULED
DEC. JAN, FEB.
DEC. JAN, FER
DELIVERED
600
600
DEL VERED
552
300
300
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
2297 ADVANCE TRAINER, 1 ENGINE
2297 ADVANCE TRAINER, 1 ENGINE
94 by 1940 - 1065 in 1941 - 1138 in 1942
197 by 1940 - 2078 in 1941 - - 22 in 1942
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
PERIOD DELIVERIES
30
90
600
20
600
60
10
30
DEC. JAN. FEB.
DEC. JAN. FEB.
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
400
400
203
202
DEL 1VERED
200
200
DEL IVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
1082 ADVANCE TRAINER, 2 ENGINE
2164 ADVANCE TRAINER, 2 ENGINE
18 by 1940 - 1064 in 1941
65 by 1940 - 1665 in 1941
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
PERIOD DEL IVERIES
VI
45
450
2
750
30
I
15
DEC. JAN. FEB.
DEC. JAN. FEB,
SCHEDULED
300
500
SCHEDULED
150
250
III
I
DEL IVERED
DEL IVERED
J
A
S
0
N
D
J
F
M
A
M
J
J A S o N D J F M A M J
1940
1941
1940
1941
Air Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
QASW WAR DEPARTMENT
24
2-21-41
TEXT SUMMARY - PROCUREMENT OF QUARTERMASTER ITEMS - February 8, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
GENERAL -- Contracts awarded during the week ending February 8, 1941 amounted to
14 million dollars of which 11½ millions were for motor vehicles. As of February 8,
1941, contract awards have been made on 119 of 123 critical and essential items fol-
lowed by this office. Of the total programs of the 119 items, an average of
eighty-eight percent has been contracted and an average of forty-seven percent of the
contracted quantities has been procured; the latter figure includes transfers from
CCC stocks.
NEW CONTRACTS -- During the quarter-monthly period ending February 8th, in-
creases in contracted amounts are indicated for the following items:-
Bar, sandfly
Duck, tentage, heavy
Boots, legging top, leather
Netting, mosquito
Breeches, cotton, khaki
Safe, field
Brushes, shaving
Shirt, cotton, khaki
Cloth, shirting, wool
Suit, working, 1 pc., H.B.T. & denim
Cloth, wool, 18 OZ.
Tent, pyramidal
Coat, woolen, serge
Trousers, cotton, khaki
Cot, steel, folding
Trousers, wool
Including transfers from CCC stocks, the programs of seventy of the 119 items have
been completely contracted.
DELIVERIES - Excluding three items originally deferred, deliveries were made
on all items listed in the accompanying tabular summary except the following:
Bag, canvas, water, sterilizing
Saddle, Phillips, pack, cargo
Breeches, cotton, khaki
Stove, tent
Outfit, cooking, cavalry
Tent, storage
Range, field M1937
All the above, however, are on or ahead of schedule except sterilizing bags and
cargo saddles, which are respectively eight and thirty-five percent behind schedule.
SCHEDULES and DELINQUENCIES - Of the items listed in the accompanying tabular
summary, twenty-five are on or ahead of schedule; four items have no current sched-
ules; sixteen items are behind schedule. The following items are behind January 1st
schedules:-
Mattress, cotton
Saddle, Phillips, pack, cargo
Range, field
Scabbard, subMG, cal. 45
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
25
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-21-41
TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - CRITICAL AND SELECTED ITEMS - Feb, 8, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
No. weeks
Item
Procurement
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-
contracts
program
undelivered)
Feb. 8
tracted
Due
ered
unchanged
Critical
Carrier, wire cutter
26,000
26,000
26,000
100
100
100
6
Cloth, overcoating
8,859,080
7,877,234
5,774,049
89
66
65
6
Stove, tent
294,379
133,361
133,361
45
dada
45
2
Bag,canvas, water
26,560
21,509
11,437
81
51
43
10
Cloth, wool, 18 02.
33,110,069
23,712,167
10,827,844
72
30
33
0
Range, field M1937
11,438
11,500
2,965
100
26
26
7
Leggings, canvas, dantd.
4,539,315
3,148,340
958,174
69
25
21
3
Tent, pyramidal
284,133
186,303
46,247
66
16
16
o
Belt, suspenders, M36
160,157
105,257
19,915
66
11
12
4
Scabbard, SubMG cal. 45
18,244
3,155
1,235
17
12
7
14
Saddle,Phillips,cavalry
5,828
3,900
130
67
16
2
5
Saddle,Phillips,cargo
2,348
3,500
1
100
35
0
5
Belt, cart., dentd.
500,000
500,000
o
100
o
o
1
Belt,cart.,mounted
25,000
25,000
o
100
0
o
1
Cutter,wire,M1938
26,000
26,000
0
100
o
0
2
Outfit cooking, cavalry
1,022
1,022
o
100
0
o
7
Tent, storage
3,530
2,900
1
82
o
0
3
Clothing
Overcoat, wool
1,321,545
1,306,918
1,008,488
99
57
76
9
Gloves, woolen, o.d.
2,008,934
2,007,166
1,414,566
99
93
70
o
Undershirt, wool
5,121,306
4,191,697
2,799,288
82
46
55
1
Drawers, woolen
5,084,710
3,654,004
2,571,949
72
43
51
3
Overshoes, arctic
1,209,958
1,167,680
585,299
97
59
48
12
Coat, working, denim
4,351,094
4,495,785
1,780,486
100
32
41
3
Socks, wool
17,327,520
12,216,131
6,742,029
71
33
39
5
Headgear
8,010,403
7,123,594
2,985,327
89
33
37
3
Trousers, working
5,097,252
4,932,666
1,825,313
97
26
36
o
Raincoat
2,263,146
2,230,041
727,948
99
37
32
o
Gloves, heavy, leather
2,217,500
2,177,137
678,398
98
29
31
6
Shirt, wool
6,680,152
4,070,842
2,067,848
61
29
31
1
Breeches, wool
554,428
552,591
168,387
99
22
30
10
Belt, web, waist
2,976,988
2,710,400
864,587
91
32
29
7
Shoes, service
7,819,233
6,047,517
2,036,835
77
25
26
6
Trousers, wool
9,936,341
3,246,942
1,973,017
33
13
20
o
Coat, mackinaw
866,762
456,547
160,508
53
18
19
4
Coat, woolen, serge
5,427,874
3,288,984
934,605
61
18
17
0
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
CASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
26
2-21-41
TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERNASTER CORPS - SELECTED ITEMS - Feb, 8, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Contracted
Delivered
Percent
No. weeks
Item
Procurement
(Delivered &
through
Con-
Deliv-
contracts
program
undelivered)
Feb. 8
tracted
Due
ered
unchanged
Clothing (summer)
Socks, cotton
19,102,781
19,035,208
9,955,736
99
46
52
6
Drawers, cotton, shorts
17,173,876
12,796,438
6,122,460
75
30
36
3
Undershirt, summer
17,798,347
12,546,837
4,748,326
70
26
27
5
Trousers,cotton,khaki
9,093,547
5,665,665
965,096
62
9
11
0
Shirt, cotton, khald
10,767,516
6,796,766
784,986
63
8
7
o
Breeches, CO tton, khaki
529,729
527,000
12,576
99
o
2
o
Equipment
Bod*
1,728,889
1,613,785
1,509,063
93
84,
87
o
Bag, barrack
2,931,110
2,920,434
2,012,289
99
72
69
8
Mattress, cotton
1,532,404
1,395,185
682,741
91
57
45
2
Blanket, wool
5,555,017
4,146,520
2,409,469
75
51
43
3
4b Includes Bedstead, single; cot, steel, folding; cot, canvas, folding, M38.
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
27
CASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-21-41
TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERMASTER CORPS - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Jan. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Procurement
Contracted
Scheduled
Delivered
Percent
Item
program
(Delivered &
for end
through
Con-
Deliv-
(Estimated)
undelivered)
of Jan. '40
Jan.'40
tracted
Due
ered
Cranes, Locomotive,
45
39
0
o
87
o
o
Gasoline, 25-ton
Hospital Cars
2
2
o
o
100
o
o
Locomotive, Auto Railer
1
1
1
1
100
100
100
Locomotive, Diesel
10
10
o
0
100
o
o
Electric, 45-ton
Locomotive, Diesel
3
3
0
o
100
o
o
Electric, 60-ton
Locomotive, Diesel
2
2
2
2
100
100
100
Electric, 100-ton
Locomotive, Diesel
2
2
o
o
100
0
o
Mechanical, 30-ton
Locomotive, Gasoline
10
o
0
0
o
o
o
8-ton
Locamotive, Gasoline
20-ton
46
46
o
o
100
o
o
Tank Care
260
110
125
150
42
48
58
Quartermaster Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
28
DASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
2-21-41
TABULAR SUMMARY - QUARTERNASTER CORPS - - WATER TRANSPORTATION - Jan. 31, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, our
Procurement
Contracted
Scheduled
Delivered
Percent
Item
program
(Dolivered &
for end
through
Con-
Deliv-
(Estimated)
undelivered)
of Jan. '40
Jan.'40
tracted
Due
cred
Ambulance Boats
2
2
0
o
100
o
o
Armored Boats
24
o
o
0
o
o
o
Barges
3
4
4
4
100
100
100
Barges,Steel,Gasoline
o
4
2
o
100
50
o
Boats, Eureka, Landing
80
80
40
o
100
50
0
Bureau Landing Boate
0
0
o
o
0
o
0
Crane, 10-ton
16
0
0
o
o
o
o
Crash Boats, 72'
11
o
0
0
0
0
o
Cruisette Type Boats
0
2
o
o
100
0
0
Distribution Box Boats
28
0
0
o
o
o
o
Ferry Boats
o
3
3
3
100
100
100
Freight & Pass. Vessels
1
0
o
o
0
0
0
Launches, Navy Type, 42'
20
23
20
5
100
100
25
Launches, Navy Type, 50'
8
0
o
o
0
o
o
Mine Planters
12
e
E
o
67
67
o
Mine Yawlo
50
53
30
11
100
60
22
Motor Whale Boats
o
1
1
0
100
100
o
Patrol Boats
0
3
3
o
100
100
0
Picket Boats, 40'
18
o
0
o
o
o
0
Q-Boats
3
o
0
0
o
o
o
Radio Controlled Boats
48
o
o
o
o
0
0
Rescue Boats, 32'
0
1
1
o
100
100
0
Picket Type Launches
10
o
o
0
o
o
o
Rescue Doats, 80'
18
o
o
o
0
0
0
Scour
1
0
o
o
o
o
o
Shallow Draft Boats, 20'
27
27
27
27
100
100
100
Shallow Draft Boats
3
o
o
o
0
o
0
Tank Lighters, 45'
8
8
3
o
100
38
o
Tug,Single Screw, 80'
1
2
1
0
100
100
o
Tug, Steel, Diesel, 59'
o
2
2
1
100
100
50
Utility Boats
31
0
o
o
o
o
o
Quartermastor Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
cas - HAR DEPARTMENT
29
2-21-41
QUARTERMASTER CORPS - ESTIMATED STATUS OF TROOP HOUSING* - FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Construction Division, COMG - Statistics Branch, OASW
1,401,509
NEW SHELTER
1,161,126
1,000,000
1940
1941
500,000
ADDITIONAL TROOPS
A S O N D J F M A M J J A
*
Includes projects to be completed by Corps of Engineers
STATISTICS BRANCH
Quartermaster Corps
GASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
30
2-21-41
QUARTERMASTER CORPS - PROCUREMENT OF CRITICAL ITEMS - FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Bag, water, sterilizing. Program-26,560
Belt,suspenders,M36. Program-160,157
1940
1941
1940
1941
18,000
90,000
SCHEDULED
12,000
60,000
11,437
SCHEDULED
6,000
DELIVERED
30,000
19,915
DEL IVERED
S o N D J F M A M J J A
5 o N D J F M A M J J A
Carrier,wire cutter. Program-26,000
Overcoating,32oz. Program-8,859,080
26,000
1940
1941
1940
1941
21,000
6,000,000
5,774,049
DEL EVERED
14,000
4,000,000
DELIVERED
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
7,000
2,000,000
SONDJFMAMJJA
S o N D J F M A M J J A
Cloth,wool,18 02. Program-33,110,069
Leggings, diantd. Program - 4,539,315
1940
1941
1940
1941
18,000,000
3,000,000
SCHEDULED,
12,000,000
2,000,000
10,827,844
DEL I/VERED
6,000,000
1,000,000
950,174
DEL VERED
S o N D J F M A M J J A
S o N D J F W A M J J A
Quartermaster Corps
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QUARTERMASTER CORPS - PROCUREMENT OF CRITICAL ITEMS - FEBRUARY 8, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OQMG
Range, field, M1937. Program - 11,438
Saddle,Phillips,pack. Program-2,348
1940
1941
1940
1941
9,000
3,000
SCHEDULED,
6,000
2,000
SCHEDULED
3,000
1,000
2,965
DELIVERED
- DELIVERED
o N 0 J F M A M J J A S
ONDJFMAMJJAS
Saddle, Cavalry. Program - 5,828
Scabbard,SubM0,cal.45. Program-18,244
1940
1941
1940
1941
3,000
15,000
2,000
10,000
ISCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
1,000
5,000
DELIVERED
130
1,235
DELIVERED
ONDJFMAMJJAS
o N 0 J F M A M J J A $
Stove, tent. Program - 294,379
Tent, pyramidal. Program - 284,133
1940
1941
1940
1941
133,361
120,000
150,000
DELIVERED
80,000
100,000
SCHEDULED
40,000
50,000
46,247
SCHEDULED
DELIVERED
o N D J F M A M J J A S
0 N D J F M A M J J A S
Quartermaster Corps
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TEXT SUMMARY - PROCUREMENT OF SIGNAL CORPS ITEMS - FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Supply Division, OCSigo
GENERAL - Under authority granted the Chief Signal Officer on February 14th, author-
ized procurement of radio sets and test meter units has been increased by
400 radio sets, SCR-293, 800 radio sets, SCR-294 and 90 test meter units, I-87. Pro-
curement of these items has not yet been initiated. Only two other items on the Sig-
nal Corps procurement program are still to be placed under contract. The status of
these two items is as follows:-
80,000 miles Wire W-130. Standardized by War Department on Jan. 29, 1941,
subject to certain conditions relative to giving manufacturing rights
to sufficient selected facilities to insure production of requirements.
4 Telephone central office set TC-1. Procurement has been initiated for
the various component parts.
The production phase of the procurement program is making good progress and deliver-
ies are being made in steadily increasing quantities.
LABOR DIFFICULTIES - A strike was called at the plant of the Farnsworth Television
& Radio Corporation on Feb. 17th, 1941 by the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. This strike may delay production on three Signal
Corps contracts as follows:-
200 Radio transmitters and receivers BC-156
1,000 Radio receivers BC-312-C
900 Radio transmitters and receivers BC-148
MATERIEL TABULATION - A new form of tabulation has been developed after consultation
with G-4 of the General Staff. In these tabulations, the cap-
tion "Authorized" is defined as including stocks, quantities under contract and quan-
tities approved for purchase, contracts for which have not yet been awarded.
NEW CONTRACTS - None.
COMPLETED CONTRACTS - During the past week contracts were completed for 23 radio sets,
ground, SCR-197 and 165 Time interval apparatus, EE-85.
DELIVERIES - Deliveries of critical items of Signal Corps equipment this week includ-
od:-
Ground Equipment
336 Chest BC-5
30,000 ft. Submarine mine cable (for CAC)
4 Radio set, SCR-197 (completes contract)
745 Telephone EE-8-A
23 Radio set, SCR-194
90 Time interval apparatus EE-85
49 Radio set, SCR-195
(completes contract)
425 Reel unit RL-31
32 Time interval signal BE-65
88 Reel unit RL-26-A
2,794 mi. Wire W-110-B
Aircraft Equipment
520 Filter equipment RC-32
307 Microphone T-20
900 Headset HS-23
228 Microphone amplifier BC-216
58 Marker Beacon receiving equip. RC-43
100 Radio set, aircraft, SCR-283
Signal Corps
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TEXT SUMMARY - PROCUREMENT OF SIGNAL CORPS ITEMS - FEB. 15, 1941 (Continued)
Source of Information: Supply Division, OCSigo
DELINQUENCIES - The following critical items of Signal Corps equipment under con-
tract are behind scheduled deliveries:-
Charging set SCR-169. Signal Corps Laboratories has approved change in engine
used in Power unit PE-43 and production will start without delay.
Converter M-134. Ten units were scheduled for delivery Feb. 10th. No further
deliveries will be made for 90 days, pending service test on these 10 units.
Coil C-114. Complete delivery of 1,000 units due is expected about Feb. 15th.
Coil C-161. Delivery of 2,296 units has been made; complete delivery on 3,500
units due is expected about Feb. 15th.
Frequency meter set SCR-211. Two contracts are delinquent. Bendix Radio Corp.
contract is 78 sets behind and Allen D. Cardwell, 200 sets. New Bendix plant
will be in operation in March and production will be accelerated. Cardwell re-
ports submission of complete sets to start late in March.
Interphone equipment RC-51. Inability to obtain Jack box BC-213-B, due to short-
age of aluminum, is responsible for delay; 73 are due, none delivered to date.
Marker beacon receiving equipment. Contract is being delayed by changes in spe-
cifications of receivers. Samples have been submitted; test is being expedited
so that production can get under way.
Radio set, ground SCR-194 and SCR-195. Delivery of 1,286 sets has been made.
Facilities for calibration are being expanded and delivery according to con-
tract schedules is anticipated within three months.
Radio set, ground SCR-206. Manufacturer encountered difficulties in submitting
satisfactory sample. Revised schedule called for 17 sets in January, but
none have been delivered. Several sets were submitted for inspection about
Feb. 10th, but not accepted.
Reel unit RL-26-A. Contractor responsible for delay; expects to complete con-
tract for 494 units by Mar. 7th, making deliveries as follows:- 75 - Feb. 8th;
100 - Feb. 15th; 100 - Feb. 22nd; 219 - March 7th.
Reel unit RL-31. Delivered to Feb. 15th, 1,370 units; balance due will be de-
layed by material shortages.
Telegraph set TO-5-A. Submissions will start Feb. 5th with 10 per day for six
days and 20 per day thereafter.
Theodolite ML-47. On Jan. 27th contractor advised that inability to obtain
materials will delay deliveries.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS - SELECTED-CRITICAL ITEMS - FEB. 15, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, ocsigo, Supply Division
Delivered
Percent
Item
Procurement
Amount
through
Con-
Deliv-
program
due
Feb, 15
tracted
Due
ered
Ground-Equipment
Wire W-110-B (miles)
143,910
39,001
48,448
100
27
34
Telephone, EE-8
105,870
30,645
36,390
100
29
34
Test set
2,814
668
794
97
24
28
Reel unit RL-26-A
5,567
1,294
1,510
100
23
27
Frequency meter set SCR-211
5,242
1,646
1,368
100
31
26
Reel unit RL-31
6,877
2,000
1,370
100
29
20
Radio set
25,246
3,601
3,213
95
15
13
Converter M-134
327
10
O
100
3
0
Charging set SCR-169
1,395
205
o
100
15
0
Flash ranging set, GR-4
29
0
o
100
0
o
Interphone equip., vehicular
3,492
0
o
100
0
0
Sound ranging set, GR-3-C
35
0
o
100
o
o
Switchboard BD-71
3,269
o
O
100
0
0
Switchboard BD-72
2,268
0
0
100
o
0
Telephone central office
set TC-2
74
o
0
100
0
o
Aircraft-Equipment
Filter equipment RC-32
22,823
1,795
6,640
100
8
29
Microphone amplifying equip.
3,000
600
878
100
20
29
Microphone T-20
4,500
900
1,207
100
20
27
Frequency meter set SCR-211
2,217
532
510
100
24
23
Radio set
24,580
4,652
5,181
100
19
21
Radio compass
5,382
923
923
100
17
17
Marker beacon receiving equip.
4,951
450
350
100
9
7
Interphone equipment
13,479
313
385
100
2
3
Radio sets, ground - warranting special attention
Radio set SCR-188
652
91
110
100
14
17
Radio set SCR-245
3,585
376
511
100
10
14
Radio set SCR-177
1,116
106
106
100
9
9
Radio set SCR-197
323
0
23
100
0
7
Radio set SCR-271
31
2
2
100
6
6
Radio set SCR-270
111
3
4
100
3
4
Radio set SCR-193
2,477
58
58
100
2
2
Radio set SCR-268
436
o
0
100
o
o
Radio set SCR-288
1,300
0
0
100
0
0
Radio set SCR-206
221
17
0
100
8
0
Includes 5,068 for component parts of other critical items; Includes 8,000
miles for Marine Corps.
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TABULAR SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS MATERIEL - FEBRUARY 15, 1941 (REQUIREMENTS
FOR PMP AND FIRST AUGMENTATION INCL. THEATRE OF OPERATION MAINTENANCE)
Source of Information: ocsigo, Supply Division
Requirements
On hand
On hand
Balance
Percent of requirements
Item
for
Jan, 1,
Feb.15,
on
Author-
On hand
Remaining
(2,800 M men)
1941
1941
order
ized*
2/15/41
on order
Time interval
apparatus EE-85
133
80
155
90
184
117
67
Coil C-161
6,973
3,866
6,162
5,025
160
88
72
Frequency meter
set SCR-211
2,808
1,609
1,752
3,874
200
62
138
Switchboard BD-71
7,239
4,000
4,000
3,269
100
55
45
Telephone EE-8
105,065
47,602
55,347
69,480
119
53
66
Signal lamp equip.
EE-84
1,344
700
700
501
89
52
37
Switchboard BD-72
6,964
3,554
3,554
2,268
84
51
33
Theodolite ML-47
131
59
59
239
227
45
182
Reel unit RL-26
6,053
1,702
2,498
4,057
108
41
67
Wire W-110-B (miles)
198,633
54,502
72,110
95,462
84
36
48
Telegraph set TG-5
6,827
2,400
2,400
3,213
82
35
47
Head & chest set
HS-19
35,603
10,339
10,849
21,888
92
30
62
Reel unit RL-31
15,528
3,078
4,448
5,507
64
29
35
Test set I-56
3,181
215
611
652
40
19
21
Telephone central
office set TC-2
51
8
8
74
161
16
145
Radio set, ground
40,259
4,153
5,703
20,833
66
14
52
Coil C-114
40,498
4,833
4,833
5,842
26
12
14
Test set EE-65
1,680
190
190
1,278
87
11
76
Switchboard (14)
BD-96
1,034
101
101
425
51
10
41
Interphones
(vehicular)
2,358
200
200
3,492
157
8
149
Flash ranging set
GR-4
43
2
2
29
72
5
67
Sound ranging set
GR-3-C
78
2
2
35
47
3
44
Charging set SCR-169
823
16
16
1,395
171
2
169
Converter M-134-C
327
0
o
327
100
0
100
Wire W-130 (miles)
90,006
o
o
0
89
0
89
* Signal Corps advises that in some instances procurement in excess of requirements
is due to changes in Tables of Organization and Tables of Allowances and in others
the additional quantities are required for fixed installations in Zone of Interior
and not for tactical organizations.
Signal Corps
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TABULAR SUMMARY - SIGNAL CORPS MATERIEL - FEBRUARY 15, 1941
REQUIREMENTS FOR PMP INCL. THEATRE OF OPERATION MAINTENANCE)
Source of Information: OCSigo, Supply Division
Requirements
On hand
On hand
Balance
Percent of requirements
Item
for PMP
Jan. 1,
Feb.15,
on order
Author-
On hand
Remaining
(1,400 M men)
1941
1941
for PMP
ized»
2/15/41
on order
Time interval
98
80
155
0
100 +
158
0
apparatus EE-85
Coil C-161
5,880
3,866
6,162
0
100 +
105
0
Frequency meter
set SCR-211
2,268
1,609
1,752
516
100 +
77
23
Switchboard BD-71
5,233
4,000
4,000
1,233
100 +
76
24
100 +
72
28
Telephone EE-8
76,371
47,602
55,347
21,024
Switchboard BD-72
5,075
3,554
3,554
1,521
100 +
70
30
Signal lamp equip.
EE-84
1,086
700
700
386
100 +
64
36
Reel unit RL-26
4,569
1,702
2,498
2,071
100 +
55
45
Tolegraph set TG-5
4,473
2,400
2,400
2,073
100 +
54
46
Head & Chest set
HS-19
21,494
10,339
10,849
10,645
100 +
50
50
Theodolite ML-47
121
59
59
62
100 +
49
51
Wire W-110-B (miles)
145,805
54,502
72,110
73,695
100 +
49
51
Reel unit RL-31
10,048
3,078
4,448
5,507
99
44
55
Radio set, ground
25,127
4,153
5,703
19,424
100 +
23
77
Test set I-56
2,648
215
611
652
48
23
25
Interphones
(vehicular)
966
200
200
766
100 +
21
79
Telephone central
office set TC-2
38
8
8
30
100 +
21
79
Coil C-114
30,478
4,833
4,833
25,645
35
16
19
1,321
190
190
1,131
100 +
14
86
Test set EE-65
Switchboard (14)
BD-96
951
101
101
425
55
11
44
Flash ranging set
GR-4
20
2
2
18
100 +
10
90
Sound ranging set
GR-3-C
36
2
2
34
100 +
6
94
Charging set SCR-169
539
16
16
523
100 +
3
97
Converter M-134-C
315
0
o
315
100 +
o
100
Wire W-130 (miles)
62,576
0
o
o
100 +
0
0
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SIGNAL CORPS PROCUREMENT - SELECTED ITEMS - STATUS AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Statistics Branch, OCS1g0, Supply Division
Radio Compass. Program is 5,382
Radio Set-Aircraft. Program is 24,580
4,500
22,500
SCHEDULED
3,000
15,000
SCHEDULED
1,500
923
7,500
5,181
DELIVERED
DEL IVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Radio Set-Ground. Program is
25,246
Wire-W-110-B. Program is 143,910 Miles
18,000
120,000
SCHEDULETY
80,000
BEHEDULED
12,000
48,448
6,000
40,000
DEL IVERED
3,213
DELIVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Telephone-EE-8. Program is 105,870
Frequency Meter Set. Program is 7,459
90,000
6,000
60,000
SCHEDULED
4,000
36,390
SCHEDULED
30,000
DELIVERED
2,000
1,878
DEL IVERED
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Signal Corps
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SIGNAL CORPS - AIRCRAFT SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - - FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Materiel Div., O.C.A.C., Supply Div., OCSigo
Charts compare requirements, based upon aircraft contracts, with estimated deliv-
ery schedules and actual deliveries of aircraft signal equipment. Aircraft con-
tract delivery schedules have been advanced one month to allow for installation of
signal equipment in airframes.
(F.Y. 1940 and F.Y. 1941 procurement)
Command Sets
Liaison Sets
15,000
4,500
SCHEDULED
10,000
3,000
SCHEDULED
DEL, 4,428
5,000
1,500
REQUIREMENTS
DEL, 753
REQUIREMENTS
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Radio Compass
Interphone Equipment
4,500
12,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
3,000
8,000
1,500
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
DEL. 964
4,000
DEL, 2,513
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
Marker Beacon Receiving Equipment
Filter Equipment RC-32
6,000
24,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
4,000
16,000
DEL. 12,140
REQUIREMENTS
2,000
DEL. 2,200
REQUIREMENTS
8,000
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
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SIGNAL CORPS - AIRCRAFT SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Materiel Div., O.C.A.C., Supply Div., OCSigO
Frequency Meter Set SCR-211
Microphone T-20 & T-30
1,800
30,000
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
1,200
20,000
DEL, 510
REQUIREMENTS
600
10,000
REQU REMENTS
1940
1941
1942
1940
1941
1942
DEL, 3,517
Charts present composite figures - all types of command sets, liaison sets,
radio compasses, marker beacon receiving equipment, microphones and aircraft i inter-
phones being grouped in the interest of simplicity.
Requirements shown do not include signal equipment for 100 planes recently
placed under contract and for 504 additional planes for which contracts have not
been awarded.
Throat microphone T-20 is to be replaced by throat microphone T-30 as the
latter becomes available. While requirements are based upon aircraft contract de-
livery schedules and the quantity used in each airplane, this item is essentially
individual equipment issued to using personnel. Issue on such a basis necessitates
procurement in excess of apparent requirements.
Reference chart on Command radio sets. OCS1gO advises that in the case of
certain planes it will be necessary to shorten the period of time usually allowed
for installation in airframes to permit the utilization of recently developed radio
equipment.
Signal Corps
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OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
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TEXT SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEB. 15, 1941
Source of Information: Supply Section, Office of the Chief of Engineers
GENERAL
Of the 31 items being followed by this office 6 are ahead of schedule,
17 are on schedule and 8 are behind. The more important items such as
angledozers, air compressors, air hammers, earth augers and water
purification units are being delivered either on or ahead of schedule.
The more important items which are behind schedule are 60" AA search-
lights, 3/8 yard shovels, mirrors for the 60" searchlights and trailers
for medium tractors.
PROGRAM COMPLETED
The program for 92 road graders was completed during the week when 3
graders were delivered.
MIRROR, FOR 60" AA SEARCHLIGHT - SAME
Last week's deficiency of 49 was decreased 1 to 48 when 31 units were
delivered against a schedule of 30. This is 6% of the amount scheduled
for this date.
SEARCHLIGHT, 60" ANTIAIRCRAFT - FURTHER BEHIND
Both Sperry and General Electric have fallen further behind since
February 8th. Sperry delivered 12 against a schedule of 22 while
General Electric delivered 4 against a schedule of 15. The deficiency
increased from 191 to 212 and is now 42% of the schedule.
SHOVEL, GAS, 3/8 CUBIC YARD - BETTER
Delivery of 6 units this week decreased the behind figure by 2. The
deliveries are now 13 units behind a schedule of 60.
TRAILER, FOR MEDIUM TRACTOR - BETTER
49 were scheduled and 53 delivered. The result is that the deficiency
was decreased by 4 from 36 to 32. The number scheduled is 372.
Engineer 41 Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
OASW - MAR DEPARTMENT
2-21-41
TABULAR SUMMARY - CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEB. 15, 1941
Source of Information: Supply Section, Office of the Chief of Engineers
Current
Contracts
Delivered
Percent
Percent
Item
program
filled &
through
con-
de-
unfilled
Feb. 15
tracted
livered
Angledozer, for med. tractor
547
547
547
100
100
Boat, assault
3446
3446
3446
100
100
Map reproduction equip,C.A.Hqs.
4
4
4
100
100
Mixer, concrete
78
78
78
100
100
Special equip., aviation regt.
5
5
5
100
100
Water purification unit, port.
217
217
217
100
100
Welding and cutting set
131
131
131
100
100
Grader, road, motorized
92
92
92
100
100
Water purification unit, mtzd.
34
34
29
100
85
Power earth auger
88
68
68
77
77
Bridge, steel, port., H-10
86
86
55
100
64
Shovel, gas, 3/8 cu. yd.
83
83
47
100
57
Trailer, for med. tractor
609
609
340
100
56
Footbridge, M-1938
111
111
61
100
55
Compressor, air, motorized
890
890
440
100
49
Mirror, metal, 60" searchlight
2015
1142
709
57
35
Hammer, gas, paving breaker
1063
1063
321
100
30
Shovel, gas, 2 cu. yd.
45
45
12
100
27
Ponton bridge, 10 ton
81
81
17
100
21
Searchlight, 60" antiaircraft
2159
2159
297
100
14
Ponton bridge, 25 ton
47
47
4
100
9
Stereoscope, mag., lens prism
142
142
1
100
1
Bridge, steel, port., H-20
10
10
o
100
0
Compass, lensatic, W. case
113,194
113,194
o
100
0
Electric lighting equip.,2-3KVA
470
470
o
100
0
Electric lighting equip., 5KVA
117
117
o
100
0
Machine, dup. gelatin process
160
160
0
100
0
Map reprod. equip., mtzd.
32
32
0
100
O
Mobile reproduction train
1
1
0
100
0
Searchlight 18" beach defense
105
105
0
100
0
Stereoscope, mag., mirror
2497
2497
O
100
0
Engineer Corps
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH Feb. 15, 1941
Source of Information: fffice of the Chief of Engineers
Angledozer
Program 547
Compressor, air, mtzd.
Program 890
547
SCHEDULED
DELIVERED
1940
1941
/
SCHEDULED
450
750
1940
1941
300
500
PROGRAM
DELIVERED
440
COMPLETED
150
250
J A S o N , J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A 15 J
Grader, read, tzd.
Program 81
Hammer,gas
Program 1063
92
SCHEDULED
1940
1941
DELIVERED
75
900
1940
1941
600
SCHEDULED
/
50
321
25
300
DELIVERED
J A S o N D J F : A M J
J A S 0 M ) J F y A 1' J
Power earth auger
Tan 88
Shovel usa 3/8 yd.
Program 83
68
SCHEDULED
1940
1941
60
75
SCHEDULED
1940
DEL
VERED 1941
40
50
47
20
25
DEL IVERED
J A S o N D J F M A M J
J A S 0 N D J F M A M J
Engineer Corps
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Electric lighting equip, Program 587
Footbridge. LI-1938
Program 111
1940
1941
1940
1941
450
90
SCHEDULED
SCHEDULED
300
60
61
DELIVERED
150
30
JASOND'JFMAMJ
Ponton bridge.10-ton
Program 81
Searchlight.60" AA
Program 2156
1940
1941
1940
1941
75
1,200
SCHEDULED
50
800
SCHEDULED
25
400
297
DELIVERED
DELI
17
Trailer, tractor
Program 609
Water puri.unit, port, Program 217
1940
1941
1940
1941
217
SCI EDULIED
600
225
DELIVERED
SCHEDULED
400
150
PROGRAM
340
COMPLETED
200
75
DELIVERED
Engineer Corps
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TEXT SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - FOR WEEK ENDED FEBRUARY 21, 1941
Source of Information: Finance & Supply Div. - Office of Surgeon General
Many contractors manufacturing surgical instruments are ahead of schedule
in deliveries. The few items of this class that are lagging are in the minority
and give promise of being brought up to schedule in the near future. Those companies
that are entering the Surgical Instrument Field for the first time and have large
contracts, have not, as yet, gotten into production, but deliveries are to begin in
a few cases in March, 1941.
Notwithstanding the shortages in aluminum, information is at hand that the
Zimmer Splint Co., New York, N. Y., which has two contracts aggregating 23,000
aluminum pole litters, has secured the necessary materials and is proceeding with
the manufacture of this item.
In order to expedite the manufacture of metal first aid packets, application
has been made to the Army and Navy Munitions Board for a higher priority rating for
the sheet brass required for the outer covering of the packet.
The splint set case, empty, is manufactured from heavy canvas duck and is
closed with heavy webbing straps and buckles. Owing to the difficulty in securing
duck and webbing, C. R. Daniels Co., Inc., is now thirty days behind in his schedule
of delivery. This company has delivered 550 on a contract of 2500.
STATISTICS BRANCH
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Medical Department
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TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - CRITICAL-SELECTED ITEMS, FEB. 15, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department Weekly Progress Reports
Under
Percent
Item
Procurement
contract
Delivered
Con-
Deliv-
program
thru 2/15
thru 2/15
tracted
ered
Critical
Knife, operating, 14" blade
20,500
13,000
13,000
63
100
Kit inserts (Types I & II)
73,000
35,000
35,000
48
100
X-Ray machine, bedside
120
55
55
46
100
Scissors, bandage
71,710
20,000
20,000
28
100
Splint, Army, leg, half-ring
17,000
11,000
10,900
65
99
Sphygmomanometer, aneroid
9,630
4,630
4,145
48
90
Knife, operating det. blade
296,000
116,000
99,200
39
86
Sterilizer, hosp. instrument
101
18
12
18
67
Kit strap, cantle ring
138,000
138,000
80,000
100
58
Forceps, cystic duct
1,350
750
375
56
50
Sterilizer, hospital
500
280
152
56
54
Kit strap, litter
108,000
108,000
55,000
100
51
Kit pouch, canvas
138,000
138,000
68,749
100
50
X-Ray, field, mobile unit
219
110
54
50
49
Retractor, tissue, nested
5,400
2,400
1,000
44
42
X-Ray machine, radiographic
fluoroscopic (stationary)
325
59
25
18
42
Sterilizer, hospital, utensil
1,750
1,016
386
58
38
Forceps, towel
85,220
85,220
24,066
100
28
Kit suspender
62,000
62,000
17,600
100
28
Packet, first aid
3,200,000
1,200,000
294,000
38
25
Forceps, hemostatic
355,280
339,500
78,717
96
23
Forceps, sponge
84,000
84,000
13,127
100
16
Retractor, abdom., self-ret.
5,200
5,200
808
100
16
Forceps, intest.,Doyen, curved
5,000
3,250
384
65
12
Scissors, dissec.,curved, 5½"
8,800
8,800
1,000
100
11
Forceps, intest., Doyen, str.
6,050
4,050
459
67
11
Forceps, tissue
77,275
50,000
5,240
65
10
Chest, field, modified
5,500
5,500
511
100
9
Holder, needle, Hegar-Mayo
20,126
20,126
1,564
100
8
Scissors, nasal, angular
2,850
2,850
204
100
7
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OASW - MAR DEPARTMENT
46
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TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTHENT-CRITICAL & SELECTED ITEMS-FEB. 15, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Under
Percent
Percent
Procurement
contract
Delivered
con-
de-
Item
program
thru 2-15
thru 2-15
tracted
livered
Critical (cont'd)
Forceps, kidney, curved
7,600
7,600
429
100
6
Scissors, iris, angular
2,900
2,900
132
100
5
Forceps, hyst., Pean, curved
35,000
35,000
1,014
100
3
Chest, field, plain
10,500
10,500
101
100
.9
Forceps, bone-cut heavy, str.
1,850
1,850
5
100
.2
Scissors, one point sharp, 5}"
10,400
10,400
0
100
0
Scissors, tonsil
750
750
0
100
0
Scissors, suture
1,000
500
0
50
0
X-ray, field, table unit
132
25
0
19
0
Knife, operating, 1½" blade
5,000
O
o
0
0
Knife, operating, 2" blade
1,200
o
o
0
0
Solected
Autoclave, lab., field
50
50
50
100
100
Blanket, white
100,000
60,000
60,000
60
100
Cotton, absorbent, compressed
400,000
200,000
200,000
50
100
Needle, cervix, sizel,3/8-circle
1,000
500
500
50
100
Needle, cervix, size3,3/8-circle
1,000
500
500
50
100
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 18, -circle
3,000
1,250
1,250
42
100
Iodine swab, 13 CC.
250,000
100,000
100,000
40
100
Needle, uterine, size0, }-circle
1,500
500
500
33
100
Quinine sulfate, 5 gr. tab.
80,000
20,000
20,000
25
100
Bandage, gauze, compressed
120,000
30,000
30,000
25
100
Gauze, plain, 25 yards
125,000
25,000
25,000
20
100
Needle, uterine, size7, -circle
6,750
1,250
1,250
14
100
Needle, uterine, sizel, )-circle
8,000
1,000
1,000
13
100
Gauze, plain, 100 yards
285,000
85,000
54,210
30
99
Bandage, gauze, roller, 3"
535,000
175,000
172,000
33
98
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OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
47
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TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-CRITICAL & SELECTED ITEMS FEB. 15, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Under
Percent
Percent
Procurement
contract
Delivered
con-
de-
Item
program
thru 2-15
thru 2-15
tracted
livered
Needle, eye, size3,b-circle
4,000
2,000
1,000
50
50
Needle, skin suture, 3½"
5,000
2,500
1,250
50
50
Needle, skin suture, 23"
5,000
2,500
1,250
50
50
Needle, kidney & liver,3-curved
1,000
400
200
40
50
Needle, kidney & liver, straight
1,000
400
200
40
50
Clamp, bone, plating
1,400
200
100
14
50
Bed, hospital
20,000
13,000
6,150
65
47
Dressing, first aid, large
4,000,000
1,000,000
416,600
25
42
Drill, cranial, drill for, 2cm.
1,600
1,600
662
100
41
Rasparatory, rib, left
1,500
1,500
500
100
33
Rasparatory, rib, right
1,500
1,500
500
100
33
Shears, rib
1,500
1,500
385
100
26
Clamp, intest., anastomosis
1,425
1,425
350
100
25
Splint set case, empty
2,500
2,500
550
100
22
Robe, bath
330,000
240,816
34,366
73
14
Drill, cranial, burr for, lcm.
1,350
1.350
180
100
13
Drill, cranial, burr for, 2cm.
1,350
1,350
180
100
13
Drill, cranial, drill for, 1cm.
1,350
1,350
168
100
12
Drill, cranial, brace for
1,250
1,250
138
100
11
Bed, folding
25,000
19,000
2,001
76
11
Pajama coat, summer
925,000
829,453
70,337
90
8
Pajama trousers, summer
925,000
839,453
69,763
90
8
Basic instrument, set case, empty
3,200
3,200
o
100
0
Litter, aluminum pole
23,000
23,000
O
100
0
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 14, 3/8-circle
3,500
1,700
o
49
0
Needle, intest., sz.3, }-circle
3,600
1,600
0
144
o
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 18, 3/8-circle
6,000
2,500
0
42
0
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 18, 3/8-circle
6,000
2,500
0
42
0
Needle, catgut, 52.4, }-circle
34,000
5,000
O
15
o
Medical Corps
STATISTICS BRANCH
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
48
TABULAR SUMMARY - MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - CRITICAL & SELECTED ITEMS - FEB. 15, 1941
Source of Information: Medical Department, Weekly Progress Reports
Item
Procurement
Under
Delivered
Percent
Percent
program
contract
thru 2-15
con-
de-
thru 2-15
tracted
livered
Selected (cont'd)
Splint, strap
10,562
10,562
10,288
100
97
Bandage, gauze, roller, 2"
750,000
300,000
287,500
40
96
Thermometer, clinical
660,000
360,000
342,500
55
95
Plaster, adhesive, 3"
1,000,000
552,132
509,132
55
92
Bandage, gauze, roller, 4"
330,000
150,000
138,100
40
92
Cotton, absorbent, roll
925,000
492,000
439,300
53
89
Plaster, adhesive, 1"
1,000,000
421,850
374,490
42
89
Needle, abdominal, 2 7/8", str.
112,000
57,500
50,417
51
88
Mattress, cotton
70,000
30,050
25,838
43
86
Needle, eye, size 1, 1-circle
12,200
6,600
5,500
54
83
Needle, eye, size 4, 3/8-circle
3,600
2,100
1,700
58
81
Bed, adjustable
22,000
4,167
3,289
19
79
Ether (for anesthesia)
900,000
132,496
101,696
15
77
Pillow, feather
275,000
164,350
123,575
60
75
Iodine & potassium iodide tubes
750,000
300,000
225,000
40
75
Needle, intest., size 12", str.
35,500
19,200
14,200
54
74
Carrier, field, collapsible
2,250
2,250
1,600
100
71
Needle, eye, size 4, 2-curved
2,550
1,550
1,000
61
65
Sheet
1,580,000
47,500
30,000
3
63
Mattress, inner spring
25,000
4,825
3,000
19
62
Dressing, first aid, small
4,700,000
1,500,000
917,500
32
61
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 10, 2-curved
3,000
1,250
750
42
60
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 8, 3/8-circle
3,250
1,250
750
38
60
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 12, 3/8-circle
8,700
1,700
1,000
20
59
Needle, surgeon's regular,
size 20, 3/8-circle
10,500
2,500
1,300
24
52
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Medical Department
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
48A
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TEXT SUMMARY - CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE - FEBRUARY 21, 1941
Source of Information: Reports received from Chemical Warfare Service
The production of such critical items as service gas masks, mustard gas, company
gas mask repair kits and service gas mask canisters is progressing in a satisfactory
manner, but the output of other critical items seems somewhat slow in relation to
the planned production schedule. However, the manufacture of the various component
parts for these numerous critical items is progressing satisfactorily and from
information received it is believed that the entire program on all items will be
completed by the end of this fiscal year.
The production of white phosphorus (smoke) has been held up temporarily because
of the lack of storage facilities for this particular element.
The assembly of service gas masks is again somewhat behind schedule because the
facilities were utilized for the assembly of training gas masks which are required
for troop training.
The first delivery of optical masks has been reported and it is believed that
production will be well under way within the next week or two.
The assembly of diaphragm masks is showing no progress but it has been reported
that the component parts are being received in considerable quantities and that
assembly will start within the next week or 10 days.
Last week's statistical report showed a delivery of 7,800 gas alarms and this
week the report from the Chemical Warfare Service showed a delivery of 3,100 of
the same items making an accumulative total of 10,900 gas alarms. These pieces
of equipment were shipped to Edgewood Arsenal and were apparently damaged in
transit, so that upon inspection at the Arsenal 8,500 gas alarms were rejected
and 2,000 accepted by our Edgewood Inspection Department. Up to the present time,
the balance has not been accepted. Chemical Warfare Production Unit reports that
these alarms can be adjusted and that they will be accepted by the Edgewood
Arsenal as soon as the necessary adjustments have been made.
During the week ending February 7th, 4.4 tons of impregnite "I" were delivered
and an additional 3.96 tons produced which are now undergoing the process of
inspection.
The production of horse gas masks has been temporarily held up because the
specifications have not been approved by the War Department.
The manufacture of airplane chemical spray tanks has been deferred pending the
approval of specifications.
The manufacture of chemical mortar shells has been scheduled to start during
the month of March.
There has been an increase in production of approximately 7,000 training gas
masks this week over the figures reported last week.
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OASV - MAR DEPARTMENT
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TABULAR SUBMARY - CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE - CRITICAL AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS - FEB.21.1941
Source of Information: Cherrical Warfare Service Weekly Progress Reports
CRITICAL ITELS
Procurement
Under
Delivered
Percent of
Percent of
Items
program
contract
Feb. 7
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Container steel, 1 ton
3,198
3,198
2,507
100
78
Mustard gas (tons)
2,630
2,630
1,084
100
41
Repair kits, gas mask,
service, company
59,209
59,209
22,874
100
39
Gas masks, service
1,879,781
1,679,781
734,792
100
37
Shell, C.M. (each)
60,700
18,900
3,900
31
21
White phosphorus (tons)
3,034
3,034
500
100
17
Canisters, service
927,061
927,061
152,208
100
16
Impregnite I (tons)
1,712
1,712
135
100
8
Alarm, gas
27,808
27,808
2,000
100
7
Canisters, diaphragm
448,600
448,600
14,318
100
3
Gas masks, optical
117,123
117,123
500
100
-
Gas masks, diaphragm
920,153
920,153
o
100
0
Canisters, optical
19,417
19,417
0
100
0
Repair kits, gas mask,
service, regimental
2,971
2,971
0
100
0
Candles, irritant, D.M.
11,030
11,030
0
100
0
Shell, L.P. (each)
3,548
3,548
0
100
0
Cylinders, portable
546
546
0
100
0
Field laboratory
8
8
0
100
0
Impregnite LI (shoe) (tons)
2,317
40
0
2
0
Gas masks, horse
124,722
0
0
0
0
Airplane tanks
3,642
0
o
o
0
(chemical spray)
ESSENTIAL ITELS
Procurement
Under
Delivered
Percent of
Percent of
Items
program
contract
Feb. 7
program
contract
contracted
delivered
Repair kits, gas mask,
training, company
384,083
384,083
277,807
100
72
Gas masks, training
1,807,957
1,807,957
318,526
100
18
Repair kits, gas mask,
training, regimental
3,965
3,965
0
100
0
STATISTICS BRANCH
Chemical Warfare Service
OASW- WAR DEPARTMENT
50
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WEEKLY PRODUCTION ACTIVITY
OF CERTAIN CRITICAL CHEMICAL WARFARE ITEMS
Source of Information: Chemical Warfare Service Weekly Progress Reports
GAS MASK, SERVICE (each)
GAS MASK, TRAINING (each)
75,000
15,000
50,000
10,000
25,000
5,000
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
31
7
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
31
7
Dec.
Jan.
-Feb.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
MUSTARD GAS (tons)
IMPREGNITE I (tons)
36
12
24
8
12
4
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
31
7
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
31
7
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Dec.
Jan.
-Feb.
The variable line on each chart represents the weekly production of the critical
Chemical Warfare item stated above the chart.
The purpose of these charts is merely to show that the weekly production of these
items is not constant.
STATISTICS BRANCH
Chemical Warfare Service
OASW - WAR DEPARTMENT
51
2-21-41
TEXT SUMMARY - COAST ARTILLERY CORPS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEB. 15, 1941
Source of Information: Office, Chief of Coast Artillery
GENERAL
An important component of the submarine mine equipment is submarine
mine cable which is being purchased for the Coast Artillery by the
Signal Corps. On 3,610,000 feet authorized and contracted for, the
first delivery is scheduled for March. During the past quarter-month
30,000 feet were accepted ahead of this schedule.
SUBMARINE MINE EQUIPMENT, M3, GROUPS - ON SCHEDULE
The next delivery is scheduled for April, 1941.
TABULAR SUMMARY - COAST ARTILLERY CORPS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH FEB. 15, 1941
Source of Information: Office, Chief of Coast Artillery
Current
Contracts
Delivered
Percent
Percent
Item
program
filled &
through
con-
de-
unfilled
Feb. 15
tracted
livered
Submarine mine equipment,
113, groups
138
138
34
100
25
Coast Artillery Corns
STATISTICS BRANCH
COAST ARTILLERY CORPS - PROCUREMENT PROGRESS THROUGH! FEBRUARY 15, 1941
Source of Information: Office, Chief of Coast Artillery
Submarine Mine Equipment, M3, Groups
1940
1941
Harbor defense of:
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1940 funds:
Boston
5
4
Sandy llook
23
Columbia River
7
South. New York
4
Cumulative total
5
5
5
5
28
28
28
28
39
39
39
43
43
43
43
43
1941 funds:
Portsmouth
6
Chesapeake Bay
28
Narragansett Bay
12
Portland
10
Delaware River
25
San Francisco
14
Cumulative total
6
6
6
6
6
6
34
34
34
46
56
56
56
81
95
Total
5
11
11
11
34
34
34
62
73
73
85
99
99
99
124
138
Scheduled through February 15, 1941: 34
Delivered through February 15, 1941: 34
Coast Artillery Corps
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