Appendix F
CHEMICAL WARFARE SCHOOL, EDGEWOOD ARSENAL, MARYLAND
DETAILED PROGRAM
(Par. 3c(1), AR 350-110)
REPLACEMENT CENTER OFFICERS’ COURSE
December 15, 1940 to February 15, 1941
December 10, 1940
| I. SCOPE | |
| To instruct Chemical Warfare Reserve officers in Replacement Center Training and to | |
| prepare them for assignment to Replacement Center duty. | |
| II. DURATION OF COURSE | |
| December 15, 1940 to February 15, 1941. | |
| III. PROGRAM | Approximate Hours |
| 1. DEPARTMENT OF TECHNIQUE | |
| a. Chemical Warfare Agents. | |
| Properties and characteristics ; identification. | 15 |
| b. Protection. | |
| Individual; collective; tactical; gas mask drill; inspection and repair of masks; first aid. | 47 |
| c. Chemical Warfare Weapons. | |
| Chemical Warfare Service matériel; chemical weapons of other arms; technique of releasing agents. | 12 |
| d. Meteorology. | |
| Weather elements; instruments; effect on chemical agents; fore- | |
| casting. | 6 |
| 2. DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY ART | |
| a. Tactics. | |
| Organization and tactical employment of chemical troops; chemical troop leading; employment of chemicals by other arms ; supply and logistics; combat orders and solutions of problems; operations of combined arms. | 48 |
| b. Training. | |
| Instruction methods ; publications; visual aids; programs and schedules; applicatory exercises ; conduct of gunners’ examinations ; chemical staff officers. | 79 |
| 3. MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENT | |
| a. Administration. | |
| Army regulations ; military law ; unit administration ; procurement and supply. | 28 |
| b. General Subjects. | |
| Physical training; map reading; customs of the service; mobilization regulations; interior guard duty; pistol marksmanship; dismounted drill. | 129 |
| Total | 364 |
| SUMMARY | Hours |
| Chemical Warfare Agents | 15 |
| Protection | 47 |
| Chemical Warfare Weapons | 12 |
| Meteorology | 6 |
| Tactics | 48 |
| Training | 79 |
| Administration | 28 |
| General Subjects | 129 |
| Total | 364 |