1. Purpose This manual is a guide for the commander and staff of the chemical smoke generator battalion and the chemical smoke generator company in preparing the unit for, and employing it in, combat. 2. Scope This manual provides information pertaining to operations of chemical smoke generator units. It covers the mission, assignment, capabilities, limitations, organization, equipment, training, and techniques of smoke operations of the chem- ical smoke generator battalion and the chemical smoke generator company. 3. Mission The mission of the chemical smoke generator company is to provide concealment for friendly troops, installations, and tactical areas by the use of smoke under all operating conditions. When the chemical smoke generator battalion operates as a unit, the mission of the battalion is the same as that of its companies. 4.
DesignationFM 3-50
EditionJan 1959
StatusSuperseded
Pages300
FunctionCBRN
EchelonCompany
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)