A manual for training the National Guard truck driver

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by  Esterbrook, Thomas J

A MANUAL FOR TRAINING THE NATIONAL GUARD
. TRUCK DRIVER
A Project
Presented to
the Faculty of the School of Education
The U niversity of Southern C alifornia
In P a rtia l Fulfillm ent
of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Science in Education
by
Thomas I. Esterbrook
August 1950
UMI Number: EP46293
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has been presented to and accepted by the Faculty
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the requirements for the degree of Master of
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Date.
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PREFACE
The N ational Guardsman of today is the citizen who be­
comes a soldier once a week for a two hour period and who
attends a two week train ing camp once a year. He is required
to meet the same standards as those required by the Regular
Army. Therefore, i t is necessary th at much of the trainin g
of the Guardsman be on a voluntary basis. This is p articu larly
true of the truck driver as he must be expert in a ll phases
of motor transportation.
Many manuals, tex ts and d irectiv es have been published
regarding the train ing of the Army Driver but none of these
deal d irectly w ith driver train in g problems peculiar to the
N ational Guard. This project was designed to meet the need.
I t is intended th at th is handbook be a source of ready in ­
formation for drivers and in stru c to rs. Furthermore, i t is
hoped that th is project w ill promote uniform ity in methods
of instruction as uniform ity of in stru ctio n induces uni­
form ity of performance.
This manual does not pertain to the physical aptitude
testin g of drivers other than the emotional sta b ility and
coordination under the observation of the in stru cto rs. The
physical aptitude of the driver has been pre-determined by
Division or Regimental te s ts . I t is at th is point where the
manual is to be followed in the train in g of drivers.
The organization of the manual follows the teaching
principles as enunciated by Dr. C. G. Crawford of the
U niversity of Southern C alifornia. His teaching methods
closely p a ra lle l the procedures of the m ilita ry estab lish ­
ment without the element of regim entation. Such arrange­
ments are ideal for the citizen soldier.
The w riter wishes to express h is thanks to the O fficers
and Non-commissioned O fficers of Service Company, 160th
Infantry for the many "How to" slip s, inform ation, and advice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
PART I. KNOW YOUR TRUCK
HOW TO MAINTAIN MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
1. FIRST ECHELON MAINTENANCE; How to keep your truck
ro llin g .................................................................................................... 2
2. LUBRICATION: How to grease 'your t r u c k ........................ 8
3. YOUR VEHICLE: How to regard its operational
perform ance.......................................... 11
PART II. DRIVER INSTRUCTION
HOW TO DRIVE THE TWO AND ONE HALF TON TRUCK
4. FAULTY STARTING: How to s ta rt the m o t o r .........................18
$. ENGAGING THE POWER TRAIN: How to get the truck
in m o tio n ................................................................................ 22
6. LEARNING TO STEER AND TURN: How to steer and turn
your t r u c k ................................................................................................26.
7. STOPPING THE TRUCK: How to h a lt your truck . . . . 29
8. REVERSE GEAR: How to move your truck in reverse . 33
9. DOUBLE CLUTCHING: How to sh ift to a lower speed
g e a r ................................................................................ 36
10. TURNING AROUND: How to change directions . . . . . 39
11. LEARNING TO PARK: How to p a r k ............................. . . . 42
12. DRIVING IN THE CITY: How to comply with tra ffic
re g u la tio n s ................................................................................................1+6
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CHAPTER PAGE
PART I II . ADVANCED TRAINING
HOW TO. DRIVE UNDER ALL CONDITIONS
13. FRONT AXLE DRIVE: How to gain extra trac tio n . . . 50
14. SAFE OPERATION ON HILLS: How to-drivei n mountain­
ous r e g io n s 54
15. DIFFICULT TERRAIN : How to drive cross country . . 58
16. NIGHT DRIVING: How to drive at n ig iit...........................62
17. WINCH: How to winch out another t r u c k ......................66
BIBLIOGRAPHY..................................................................-.............................69
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PART I. KNOW YOUR TRUCK
HOW TO MAINTAIN MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
This, part has to do w ith driver resp o n sib ility regard­
ing his vehicle. He is the backbone of maintenance. Good
driver maintenance means good transportation fo r you and
your u n it. The thoroughness of your services as the truck
driver and the inform ation you give the mechanics enables
them to keep your truck mechanically sound. If you have a
dependable and smooth running truck, you w ill have a feeling
of great pride.
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CHAPTER 1. FIRST ECHELON MAINTENANCE
HOW TO KEEP YOUR TRUCK ROLLING
A. MOTIVATION: Rewards th at accrue from performing f ir s t
echelon maintenance.
1. PERSONAL CONFIDENCE: Knowing th at the vehicle w ill
run leads you to se lf assurance.
2. PROMOTION: Increase your chances fo r promotion.
3. RANK: Higher rank means higher pay.
4. IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENTS: Chance to be selected as the
colonel's driver.
5. ROUTINE MILITARY DUTIES: You w ill be excused from
K.P. and guard duties.
6. FINANCIAL ECONOMY: A bility to m aintain your own car.
7. EFFORT: It is easier to drive a good performing
truck.
B. DIRECTIONS: Some suggestions and pointers th at w ill keep
your truck in m otion.
1. FUEL: How to be certain th at your vehicle is ready
to r o ll.
a. L ift the hood to see th at water and o il are at
the proper lev els.
b. Press down on spark plug lines to assure good
connections.
c. Measure a ir pressure of tir e s .
d. Observe lig h ts and te st the horn.
e. Check a ll gauges.
f. S tart motor and hold at fa st id le u n til warn.
GAUGES: How to in te rp ret gauge readings during
operations.
a. P eriodically glance at the gauges. -
b. Stop if o il pressure gauge shows zero.
c. The heat gauge should read 160 degrees under
normal operating conditions.
d. Check for shorts in the c irc u it i f ammeter shows
discharge. Normal reading is zero i f your
battery is normal.
MECHANICAL BREAKDOWNS: How to report any mechanical
failu res during h a lts.
a. Signal your motor sergeant or section leader, as
you should not leave the tru ck .
b. Test the water and o il lev els.
c. Look for leaks.
d* Go around the truck to see th at the tire s are
fu lly in fla te d .
e. Make a ll these checks at every h a lt.
FUEL: How to refu el your truck a fte r day’s opera­
tio n .
a. Report to the motor pool.
b. F ill your gas tank completely fu ll to prevent