FM 30-27 Regulations for Civilian Operations Analysts Etc 1944

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WAR DEP RTMENT

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REGULATIONS FOR CIVILIAN OPERATIONS ANALYSTS SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANTSAND TECHNICAL O S E R V E R S ACCOMPANYING

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VWAR D E P A R T M E N T F IE L D MANUALF M 3 0 - 2 7

This manal supersedes FM3o-7, Basic Field Manual, Regulations forTechnical Observers and Service Specialists Accompanyng U. S. ArmyForces in the Field, 3 September r94 including C z 25 March z943.

REGULATIONS FOR CIVILIAN OPERATIONSANALYSTS S IENTIFI CONSULTANTSAND TECHNICAL OBSERVERS ACCOMPANYINGU S ARMY FORCES IN THE FIELD

WAR DEP RTMENT 31 A U G U S T 1944

Unised States Gornm Printing OfficeFaPhmigto, 1944


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WAR DEPARTMENT,WASHINGTON 25, D. C., 31 August 1944.

FM 30-27, Field Manual, Regulations for Civilian Opera-tions Analysts, Scientific Consultants, and Technical Ob-servers Accompanying U. S. Army Forces in the Field, ispublished for the information and guidance of all concerned.

[A.G. 300.7 10 Jun 44).]

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:

G. C. MARSHALL,Chief of Staff.

OFFICIAL:J. A. ULIO,Major General,

The Adjutant General.

DISTRIBUTION:As prescribed in paragraph 9a, FM 21-6 except Cs of Tech

Svs (25), ROTC(0); R(1); T of Opns (25).For explanation of symbols, see FM 21-6.

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CONTENTS

Paragraph Page

General ........... 1 1Definition .. . 2 1Number ........ 3 2Application . . 4 2Status . ................. .......... 5 2Privileges ..... 6 4Discipline ......... ........... 7 5Credentials ......................... 8 5Uniform . ..................... 9 7Indoctrination. .............. .. 10 7Transportation 11 7Reporting upon.arrival . ........... 12 8Reports, correspondence, and censorship. . 13 8Relief from appointment .............. 14 8Appendix ............................. ........... 11

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This mnPal supersedes FM 3o-7 Basic Field Manual Regulations forTcrhnical Observers nd Service Specialifts Accompanying U. S nnr yForces in the Field, 3 September i94 . including C I 15 March rg43

i. GENERAL. This manual is intended as a guide for thefollowing types of civilian personnel:

a. Civilian personnel employed by firms engaged in manu-facturing munitions and equipments of war who may be as-signed by the War Department to field forces of the Army astechnical observers.

b. Civilian operations analysts and scientific consultants as-signed to duty with operations analysis sections or operationalresearch sections of various headquarters of the field forcesand commands within and without the territorial limits ofthe United States. Their function is to make such studies ofthe operations of the army as may be directed by the head-quarters to which attached, and to make reports and recom-mendations to the commanding general thereof, for the pur-pose of improving equipment and techniques of the com-mand. Central administration of such personnel is providedby the War Department.

c. The regulations contained herein do not apply in anyrespect to civilian observers authorized to attend -maneuversunder the control of Army Ground Forces or Army AirForces. In regard to these observers, commanders of ArmyGround Forces units will be guided by maneuver instructionspublished by the Commanding General, Army Ground Forces.Commanders of Army Air Forces units will be guided bymaneuver instructions published by Commanding General,Army Air Forces.2. DEFINITION. a. The term technical observer as usedin this manual includes any person (employed by a civilianfirm) officially accredited as such by the War Department to atheater of operations or a base command for the purpose ofobserving and reporting upon the operation of equipment andarmament under field conditions and/or assisting in themaintenance and repair of such equipment with a view ofovercoming difficulties encountered both in the field and atthe factories. Technical observers may also assist in the in-


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struction of military personnel in the operation and main-tenance of such equipment.

b. The terms operations analyst and scientific consultantas used in this manual include any person officially accreditedas such by the War Department to a theater of operations or acommand within or without the territorial limits of the UnitedStates.3. NUMBER. The War Department will determine thenumber of operations analysts, scientific consultants, and tech-nical observers which are to be accredited to a field force.4. APPLICATION a Technical observers (1) Applica-tions for authority to accompany United States Army forcesin the field will be submitted by the firm employing thetechnical observer to The Adjutant General, Washington25, D.C.

(2) The application will state the name and address of theindividual; citizenship; place and date of birth; general healthconditions; the particular force it is desired he accompany;and any other pertinent information which will assist in theconsideration of his application.

(3) When technical observers are requested of a civilianorganization by the War Department the civilian organizationwill furnish data as indicated above.

b. Operations analysts and scientific consultants will furnishthe War Department such personal data as may be requested.5 STATUS a Assimilated rank and grade Operationsanalysts, scientific consultants, and technical observers are as-signed assimilated rank as provided by Article 81 of theGeneva Convention on Prisoners of War, for use only in theevent of capture by the enemy. The ratings set forth in thefollowing table are established as a guide and master list sofar as practicable, and the determination will be made by TheAdjutant General and entered on the W.D., A.G.O. FormNo. 65-8.

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Title for assimilatedrank

Colonel ...... .......Lieutenant colonel . .........Major ...Captain ......First lieutenant ..........Second lieutenant.Master sergeant ......Technical sergeant ..........Staff sergeant .. ...Sergeant ....Corporal .. ......

Grade underClassificationAct of 1923P7 ..... CAF 14P6 CAF 13P5 CAF 12P4 . CAF I ICAF 10P3 . CAF 9CAP 8P2 CAF 7CAP 8SP8 ... CAF 7SP7 .... CAF 6PI, SP6...CAF 5SP5 .... CAF 4

Rate of payMinimum Maximum$6,500

5,600 $6,4004,600 5,4003,800 4,6003,500 4,1003,200 3,8002,900 3,5002,600 3,2002,900 3,5002,600 3,2002,300 2,9002,000 2,6001,800 2,160

b. Capture. (1) In the event of capture by the enemyoperations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical ob-servers are entitled to be treated as prisoners of war.(2) Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and tech-

nical observers, when held by the enemy as prisoners of war,are entitled to the same treatment and the same privileges ascommissioned personnel of the Army of the United States ofthe same grade as their assimilated rank, provided they are inpossession of a Noncombatant's Certificate of Identity (W.D.,A.G.O. Form No. 65-8), properly authenticated by anauthorized agency of the War Department (Geneva Com-vention on Prisoners of War, Articles 21, 22, 23, and 81).They will be cautioned that by the international rules of war-fare they are required to give only their name, official position,and assimilated rank, and that they will under no circum-stances furnish the enemy with information of military value.

c. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technicalobservers accompanying the armies of the United States intime of war, although not in the military service, are subjectto military law and are under the control of the commanderof the Army forces which they accompany. (A.W. 2 d).)

d. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technicalobservers are not entitled to the benefits provided by laws ex-clusively for persons in the military service. They are sub-3


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ject to the provisions of the Selective Training and Service Actof 1940, as amended, and regulations prescribed thereunder.e. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technicalobservers will not exercise command, be placed in the positionof authority over military personnel, nor will they be armed.They are under the same restrictions as military personnel re-garding the settlement of accounts, compliance with standingorders, and the conducting of themselves with dignity anddecorum.

f. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technicalobservers become subject to military law from the time at whichthey commence to accompany troops or personnel who are onactive service. This will generally be upon their arrival at thefield force to which they are accredited or ordered for dutybut may commence earlier if they travel to the field force viaGovernment transportation.6. PRIVILEGES. a. In the matter of accommodations, trans-portation, and messing facilities, operations analysts, scientificconsultants, and technical observers will be given the sameprivileges as commissioned officers of their assimilated rank.All courtesies extended to operations analysts, scientific con-sultants, and technical observers in such matters must be with-out expense to the Government and accounted for in ac-cordance with existing War Department regulations.

b. So far as the exigencies of the service permit, operationsanalysts, scientific consultants, and technical observers willreceive without charge the same medical and dental treatmentas that afforded commissioned officers. In the event of deathoccurring in a theater of operation outside the continentallimits of the United States, burial should be as prescribedfor military personnel and without cost to the individual.c. Every reasonable facility and all possible assistance willbe given operations analysts, scientific consultants, and tech-nical observers to permit them to perform their duties ef-ficiently and intelligently, within the limits dictated bymilitary necessities.d. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technicalobservers are free to converse with troops and examine equip-ment in connection with their duties subject to the approval


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of the officer preesnt with the troops in question. They willbe required, however, to refrain from conversing with troopson guard, or from discussing subjects or soliciting answers tomatters which are clearly secret and not connected with theirparticular duties.e. Under no circumstances will operations analysts, scientificconsultants, or technical observers assist a war correspondent.7. DISCIPLINE. Operations analysts, scientific consultants,and technical observers will conform to all rules and regula-tions promulgated in the'interest of good order and militarydiscipline. In the presence of the enemy, they will conformwith the actions of the troops and will not jeopardize thesafety of the command or compromise the scheme of maneuverin progress. When necessary they may be placed in arrest toawait deportation or trial by court martial.8. CREDENTIALS a. Operations analysts, scientific con-sultants, and technical observers. (I) Before final accept-ance, such individuals will be required to sign an agreementin triplicate as follows:

WAR DEPARTMENTTHE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE

WVASHIOTONG

(Date)AGREEMENT

In connection with authority granted by the War Department to me,the undersigned, to accompany the United States Army forces in thefield as a I subscribe to the following(Insert)conditions:

1. That, as a civilian accredited to the Army of the United Stateswithin or without the territorial limits of the United States, I am sub-ject to the Articles of War, all regulations for the government of theArmy issued pursuant to law, and all security regulations of the Army.2. That I will govern my movements and actions in accordance withthe instructions of the War Department and the commanding officerof the field force to which I am accredited. I understand that officialreports are to be transmitted through such commanding officer, and that

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my personal and official correspondence is subject t the general censor-ship rules prevailing within the command.3. That this authority is subject to revocation at any time.4. That, upon termination or revocation of this authority, I willsurrender my credentials to the appropriate military authority whorvill issue to me a suitable letter and/or a permit which will allow

sufficient time for me to return to my home or place of employmentto resume civilian clothing, at which time I will immediately ceasewearing the prescribed uniform.Signeri

Representing_ (Firm)Address)

Witnessing officer

This form will be executed in triplicate for disposition asfollows:One copy to the Commanding General, Army ServiceForces, attention, Operations Branch, Adjutant General'sOffice.One copy for transmittal to the commanding officer of thefield force concerned.

One copy to the individual concerned.(2) When an application for appointment as an operationsanalyst, scientific consultant, or a technical observer is approved,the applicant will be furnished credentials and identificationcard (W.D., A.G.O. Form No. 65-6 or No. 65-8) by theCommanding General, Army Service Forces (Adjutant Gen-eral's Office). The card contains the individual's photograph,signature, fingerprints, and description. It identifies him asan accredited operations analyst, scientific consultant, or

technical observer and must be carried on his person at alltimes. He will also be furnished with identification tags similarto that provided commissioned officers.. b. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technicalobservers will produce their identification cards whenever


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called for by an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted man inthe execution of his duty. Failure to do so will subject opera-tions analysts, scientific consultants, or technical observers todetention or arrest.c. In addition to War Department credentials, the particularfield force commander may issue a pass or credentials withregulations covering their use by operations analysts, scientificconsultants, or technical observers. See appendix.

9. UNIFORM. a. The proper uniform for accredited opera-tions analysts, scientific consultants, and technical observersis that prescribed in AR 600-35 and will be worn in ac-cordance with the provisions of AR 60040.b. Articles of special clothing and personal equipment,except arms, which are issued to commissioned officers maybe issued to operations analysts, scientific consultants, andtechnical observers. These articles must be turned in priorto departure from the theater of operations or base command.

c. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technicalobservers may purchase articles of clothing at Army exchanges,commissaries, and other outlets used by commissioned officers.

d. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technicalobservers will not wear civilian clothing while serving withthe United States Army in a theater of operations.10. INDOCTRINATION. Prior to departure on a missionoperations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical ob-servers will report to the agency concerned with their assign-ment for indoctrination in the special features pertinent totheir assignment.11 TRANSPORTATION. Government transportation,water, air, troop train or vehicular, may be furnished opera-tions analysts, scientific consultants, and technical observerswithout cost to the individual whenever such transportationis available, if the travel is essential to the accomplishmentof their mission and the military situation permits. Weightof baggage will be within the limits prescribed by the com-mander concerned.

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12. REPORTING UPON ARRIVAL. Upon arrival in thetheater of operations or command to which assigned or ac-credited, operations analysts, scientific consultants, and tech-nical observers will report to the commanding officer or hisrepresentative, presenting their credentials. All operationsanalysts, scientific consultants, and technical observers areofficially attached to the headquarters of the field force com-mander who may arrange for their assignment to posts of dutywithin the command from which they may best accomplishtheir mission.13. REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND CENSOR-SHIP. a. Reports. (1) Reports of technical observers willbe prepared as military letters or as inclosures to militaryletters. All copies of the report will be transmitted throughthe commander of the field force to which the technical ob-server is accredited to The Adjutant General, Washington25, D. C., attention appropriate War Department agency con-cerned. The report will show on the last page of the letterthe ultimate distribution to be made. Copies of reports will besupplied in quantities sufficient for accomplishing the distribu-tion noted on the report. The distribution will include twocopies for the chief of the technical service concerned andcopies for the firm represented.

(2) Reports of operations analysts and scientific consultantswill be transmitted, with the approval of the commander ofthe field force to which he is assigned (through channels), tothe War Department. The provisions of AR 380-5 will becomplied with.b Correspondence and censorship Both reports andpersonal correspondence of operations analysts, scientific con-sultants, and technical observers will be subject to the generalcensorship rules prevailing within the command. The use of blue envelopes for the censoring of personal mail by thebase censor is authorized but these may not be used to mail

reports for publication to avoid censorship by the immediateheadquarters under which they operate.14 RELIEF FROM APPOINTMENT a An accreditedoperations analyst, scientific consultant, or technical observer

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will not leave the theater of operations or base commandwithout the written permission of the commander.

b. If serving with troops beyond the territorial limits ofthe United States, relief does not become effective untiltermination of appointment in the United States.

c. Upon termination of appointment, the individual willsurrender all credentials to The Adjutant General or hisdesignated representative, who will issue him a suitabletermination letter which will allow sufficient time for the in-dividual to resume civilian clothing, at which time he willimmediately cease wearing the official uniform.

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APPENDIX

This is to certify that the bearer

whose photograph and signature appearhereon is a member of the_

Section of theleadquarters Space forStaff, and as such is authorized to enter Photographinto any and all installations of the

and examinewhatever equipment and documents per-taining thereto he deems necessary in theperformance of his duties. He will beaccorded privileges of an officer cor-responding to his assimilated rank.This authorization expires

By command ofAuthorized signature

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