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WAR DEPARTMENT FIELD MANUAL
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REGULATIONS FOR CIVILIAN OPERATIONS
ANALYSTS, SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANTS,
AND TECHNICAL OBSERVERS ACCOMPANYING
U.S. ARMY FORCES IN THE FIELD.
WAR DEPARTMENT • 31 AUGUST 1944
WAR DEPARTMENT FIELD MANUAL
F M 3 0-2 7
This manual supersedes FM^sf, Basic Field Manual, Regulations for
Technical Observers and Service Specialists Accompanying U, S. Army
Forces in the Field, $ September 1942, including C I, ^5 March ?943-
REGULATIONS FOR CIVILIAN OPERATIONS
ANALYSTS, SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANTS,
AND TECHNICAL OBSERVERS ACCOMPANYING
U.S. ARMY FORCES IN THE FIELD.
WAR DEPARTMENT • 31 AUGUST 1944
United States Gavtmmertt Printing Ojfiee
Washington, 1944
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washincton 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, is
published for the information and guidance of all concerned.
[A.G, 300,7 (10 Jim 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(l); T of Opns (25).
For explanation of symbols, see FM 21-6.
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CONTENTS
Paragraph Pigs
General 1 1
Definition 2 1
Number 3 2
Application 4 2
Status 5 2
Privileges 6 4
Discipline 7 5
Credentials 8 5
Uniform 9 7
Indoctrination 10 7
Transportation . 11 7
Reporting upon»arrival 12 8
Reports, correspondence, and censorship. ... 13 8
Relief from appointment 14 8
Appendix 1 1
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This manual supersedes FM 30-27, Basic Field Manual, Regulations for
Technical Observers and Service Specialists Accompanying U. S. Army
Forces in the Field, 3 September 1942, including C 1, 25 March 1043.
1. GENERAL. This manual is intended as a guide for the
following 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 as
technical observers.
b. Civilian operations analysts and scientific consultants as-
signed to duty with operations analysis sections or operational
research sections of various headquarters of the field forces
and commands within and without the territorial limits of
the United States. Their function is to make such studies of
the 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 provided
by the War Department.
c. The regulations contained herein do not apply in any
respect to civilian observers authorized to attend .maneuvers
under the control of Army Ground Forces or Army Air
Forces. In regard to these observers, commanders of Army
Ground Forces units will be guided by maneuver instructions
published by the Commanding General, Army Ground Forces.
Commanders of Army Air Forces units will be guided by
maneuver instructions published by Commanding General,
Army Air Forces.
2. DEFINITION, a. The term "technical observer" as used
in this manual includes any person (employed by a civilian
firm) officially accredited as such by the War Department to a
theater of operations or a base command for the purpose of
observing and reporting upon the operation of equipment and
armament under field conditions and/or assisting in the
maintenance and repair of such equipment with a view of
overcoming difficulties encountered both in the field and at
the 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 consultant'"
as used in this manual include any person officially accredited
as such by the War Department to a theater of operations or a
command within or without the territorial limits of the United
States.
3. NUMBER. The War Department will determine the
number 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 forces
in the field will be submitted by the firm employing the
technical observer to The Adjutant General, Washington
25, D.C.
(2) The application will state the name and address of the
individual; citizenship; place and date of birth; general health
conditions; the particular force it is desired he accompany;
and any other pertinent information which will assist in the
consideration of his application.
(3) When technical observers are requested of a civilian
organization by the War Department the civilian organization
will furnish data as indicated above.
b. Operations analysts and scientific consultants will furnish
the War Department such personal data as may be requested.
5. STATUS, a. Assimilated rank and grade. Operations
analysts, scientific consultants, and technical observers are as-
signed assimilated rank as provided by Article 81 of the
Geneva Convention on Prisoners of War, for use only in the
event of capture by the enemy. The ratings set forth in the
following table are established as a guide and master list so
far as practicable, and the determination will be made by The
Adjutant General and entered on the W.D., A.G.O. Form
No. 65-8.
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Title for assimilated
rank
Grade under
Class! ficatiait
Act of 1923
Rate of pay
Minimum
Colonel
Lieutenant colonel
Major
Captain
First lieutenant . .
Second lieutenant
Master sergeant . .
Technical sergeant
Staff sergeant . . . .
Sergeant
Corporal
P7 CAF
P6 CAF
P5 CAF
P4 CAF
CAF
P3 CAF
CAF
P2 CAF
CAF
SP8 CAF
SP7 CAF
PI, SP6 , . . CAF
SP5 CAF
56,500
5,600
4,600
3,800
3,500
3,200
2,900
2,600
2,900
2,600
2,300
2,000
1,800
b. Capture. (1) In the event of capture by the enemy
operations 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 as
commissioned personnel of the Army of the United States of
the same grade as their assimilated rank, provided they are in
possession of a Noncombatant's Certificate of Identity (W.D.,
A.G.O. Form No. 65-8), properly authenticated by an
authorized 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 technical
observers accompanying the armies of the United States in
time of war, although not in the military service, are subject
to military law and are under the control of the commander
of the Army forces which they accompany. (A.W. 2 (^)-)
d. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical
observers are not entitled to the benefits provided by laws ex-
clusivcly for persons in the military service. They are sub-
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ject to the provisions of the Selective Training and Service Act
of 1940, as amended, and regulations prescribed thereunder.
e. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical
observers will not exercise command, be placed in the position
of authority over military personnel, nor will they be armed.
They are under the same restrictions as military personnel re-
garding the setdement of accounts, compliance with standing
orders, and the conducting of themselves with dignity and
decorum.
f. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical
observers become subject to military law from the time at which
they commence to accompany troops or personnel who are on
active service. This will generally be upon their arrival at the
field force to which they are accredited or ordered for duty
but may commence earlier if they travel to the field force via
Government transportation.
6. PRIVILEGES, a. In the matter of accommodations, trans-
portation, and messing facilities, operations analysts, scientific
consultants, and technical observers will be given the same
privileges 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, operations
analysts, scientific consultants, and technical observers will
receive without charge the same medical and dental treatment
as that afforded commissioned officers. In the event of death
occurring" in a theater of operation outside the continental
limits of the United States, burial should be as prescribed
for military personnel and without cost to the individual.
c. Every reasonable facility and all possible assistance will
be given operations analysts, scientific consultants, and tech-
nical observers to permit them to perform their duties ef-
ficiently and intelligendy, within the limits dictated by
military necessities.
d. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical
observers 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 will
be required, however, to refrain from conversing with troops
on guard, or from discussing subjects or soliciting answers to
matters which are clearly secret and not connected with their
particular duties.
e. Under no circumstances will operations analysts, scientific
consultants, 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 military
discipline. In the presence of the enemy, they will conform
with the actions of the troops and will not jeopardize the
safety of the command or compromise the scheme of maneuver
in progress. When necessary they may be placed in arrest to
await 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 agreement
in triplicate as follows:
WAR DEPARTMENT
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
Washington
(Date)
AGREEMENT
In connection with authority granted by the War Department to me,
the undersigned, to accompany the United States Army forces in the
field as a , I subscribe to the following
(Insert)
conditions:
1. That, as a civilian accredited to the Army of the United States
within or without the territorial limits of the United States, I am sub-
ject to the Articles of War, all regulations for the government of the
Army issued pursuant to law, and all security regulations of the Army.
2. That I will govern my movements and actions in accordance with
the instructions of the War Department and the commanding officer
of the field force to which I am accredited. I understand that official
reports are to be transmitted through such commanding officer, and that
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my personal and official correspondence is subject to 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 o£ this authority, I will
surrender my credentials to the appropriate military authority who
will issue to me a suitable letter and/or a permit which will allow
sufficient time for mc to return to my home or place of employment
to resume civilian clothing, at which time I will immediately cease
wearing the prescribed uniform.
Signed
Representing
(Firm)
(Address)
Witnessing officer
This form will be executed in triplicate for disposition as
follows:
One copy to the Commanding General, Army Service
Forces, attention, Operations Branch, Adjutant General's
Office.
One copy for transmittal to the commanding officer of the
field force concerned.
One copy to the individual concerned.
(2) When an application for appointment as an operations
analyst, scientific consultant, or a technical observer is approved,
the applicant will be furnished credentials and identification
card (W.D., A.G.O. Form No. 65-6 or No. 65-8) by the
Commanding General, Army Service Forces (Adjutant Gen-
eral's Office). The card contains the individual's photograph,
signature, fingerprints, and description. It identifies him as
an accredited operations analyst, scientific consultant, or
technical observer and must be carried on his person at all
times. He will also be furnished with identification tags similar
to that provided commissioned officers.
. b. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical
observers will produce their identification cards whenever
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called for by an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted man in
the execution of his duty. Failure to do so will subject opera-
tions analysts, scientific consultants, or technical observers to
detention or arrest.
c. In addition to War Department credentials, the particular
field force commander may issue a pass or credentials with
regulations covering their use by operations analysts, scientific
consultants, or technical observers. See appendix,
9. UNIFORM, a. The proper uniform for accredited opera-
tions analysts, scientific consultants, and technical observers
is that prescribed in AR 600-35 and will be worn in ac-
cordance with the provisions of AR 600-40.
b. Articles of special clothing and personal equipment,
except arms, which are issued to commissioned officers may
be issued to operations analysts, scientific consultants, and
technical observers. These articles must be turned in prior
to departure from the theater of operations or base command.
c. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical
observers may purchase articles of clothing at Army exchanges,
commissaries, and other outlets used by commissioned officers.
d. Operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical
observers will not wear civilian clothing while serving with
the United States Army in a theater of operations.
10. INDOCTRINATION. Prior to departure on a mission
operations analysts, scientific consultants, and technical ob-
servers will report to the agency concerned with their assign-
ment for indoctrination in the special features pertinent to
their assignment,
11. TRANSPORTATION, Government transportation,
water, air, troop train or vehicular, may be furnished opera-
tions analysts, scientific consultants, and technical observers
without cost to the individual whenever such transportation
is available, if the travel is essential to the accomplishment
of their mission and the military situation permits. Weight
of baggage will be within the limits prescribed by the com-
mander concerned.
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12. REPORTING UPON ARRIVAL. Upon arrival in the
theater 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 his
representative, presenting their credentials. All operations
analysts, scientific consultants, and technical observers are
officially attached to the headquarters of the field force com-
mander who may arrange for their assignment to posts of duty
within the command from which they may best accomplish
their mission,
13. REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND CENSOR-
SHIP, a. Reports. (1) Reports of technical observers will
be prepared as military letters or as inclosures to military
letters. All copies of the report will be transmitted through
the commander of the field force to which the technical ob-
server is accredited to The Adjutant General, Washington
25, D. C., attention appropriate War Department agency con-
cerned. The report will show on the last page of the letter
the ultimate distribution to be made. Copies of reports will be
supplied in quantities sufficient for accomplishing the distribu-
tion noted on the report. The distribution will include two
copies for the chief of the technical service concerned and
copies for the firm represented.
(2) Reports of operations analysts and scientific consultants
will be transmitted, with the approval of the commander of
the field force to which he is assigned (through channels), to
the War Department. The provisions of AR 380-5 will be
complied with.
b. Correspondence and censorship. Both reports and
personal correspondence of operations analysts, scientific con-
sultants, and technical observers will be subject to the general
censorship rules prevailing within the command. The use of
"blue envelopes" for the censoring of personal mail by the
base censor is authorized but these may not be used to mail
reports for publication to avoid censorship by the immediate
headquarters under which they operate.
14. RELIEF FROM APPOINTMENT, a. An accredited
operations analyst, scientific consultant, or technical observer
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will not leave the theater of operations or base command
without the written permission of the commander.
b. If serving with troops beyond the territorial limits of
the United States, relief does not become effective until
termination of appointment in the United States.
c. Upon termination of appointment, the individual will
surrender all credentials to The Adjutant General or his
designated representative, who will issue him a suitable
termination letter which will allow sufficient time for the in-
dividual to resume civilian clothing, at which time he will
immediately cease wearing the official uniform.
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APPENDIX
This is to certify that the bearer
whose photograph and signature appear
hereon is a member of the
■ Section of the
_ Headquarters Space for
Staff, and as such is authorized to enter Photograph
into any and all installations of the
and examine
whatever equipment and documents per-
taining thereto he deems necessary in the
performance of his duties. He will be
accorded privileges of an officer cor-
responding to his assimilated rank.
This authorization expires
By command of
Authorized signature
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