WW2: ORGANIZATION OF ARMIES

Air Corps Squadron, Observation, Armored Force

 11 June 1941

Table of Organization 1-267

 

1. Administrative

1.1 Squadron Headquarters

1.2 Mess

1.3 Transportation

2. Technical

2.1 Engineering

2.2 Supply

2.3 Communication

2.4 Armament

3. Tactical

3.1 Photographic

3.2 Operations²

3.3 Flight²

 

Total Squadron: 45 Officers, 260 Enlisted, 163 Pistols, 24 Rifles, 39 Aircraft MG cal. .30, 39 Aircraft MG cal. .50, 12 AA HMG, 3 Motorcycles, 1 Light car, 7 Trucks 0,5-ton, 4 Trucks 1,5-ton cargo, 17 Trucks 2,5-ton cargo, 1 Field service truck 500-gallons, 17 Airplanes, 3 Trailers, 1 Field service refueling unit

 

4. Attached Medical

 

Total Squadron (with Medical): 46 Officers, 268 Enlisted, 163 Pistols, 24 Rifles, 39 Aircraft MG cal. .30, 39 Aircraft MG cal. .50, 12 AA HMG, 3 Motorcycles, 1 Light car, 7 Trucks 0,5-ton, 4 Trucks 1,5-ton cargo, 17 Trucks 2,5-ton cargo, 1 Field service truck 500-gallons, 17 Airplanes, 3 Trailers, 1 Field service refueling unit

 

Note:

1. There are 37 pistols and 24 Rifles for 38 corporals and 141 privates;
2. The combat crews for airplanes: Observation - 1 pilot; 1 observer bombardier; 1 enlisted gunner; Light cargo - 1 pilot; Liaison - 1 pilot;
3. 45 Officers = 1 Major + 4 Captains + 23 1^st Lieutenants + 17 2^nd Lieutenants;
4. 46 Officers (with Medical) = 1 Major + 5 Captains + 23 1^st Lieutenants + 17 2^nd Lieutenants;
5. 260 Enlisted = 2 Master Sergeants + 1 First Sergeant + 19 Technical Sergeants + 10 Staff Sergeants + 42 Sergeants + 45 Corporals + 63 Privates First Class + 78 Privates;
6. 268 Enlisted (with Medical) = 2 Master Sergeants + 1 First Sergeant + 19 Technical Sergeants + 10 Staff Sergeants + 42 Sergeants + 46 Corporals + 66 Privates First Class + 82 Privates;
7. 3 Motorcycles = 2 with Sidecars + 1 Solo;
8. 7 Trucks 0,5-ton  = 4 Carry all +  1 Panel delivery + 2 Pick-up;
9. 39 Aircraft MG cal. .30 = 13 Flexible + 26 Fixed;
10. 39 Aircraft MG cal. .50 = 13 Flexible + 26 Fixed;
11. 3 Trailers = 2 1-ton + 1 250-gallon;
12. 17 Airplanes = 13 2-engine observation + 3 Liaison courier + 1 Light cargo;

 

 

 

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