CHAPTER 1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1. Purpose This manual assists transportation railway op- erating and transportation railway shop battalion officers in the employment of rail units and to provide the basis for the organization, training, and operation of the units. It also serves as a guide for command and staff officers charged with the employment of railway units. 2. Scope a. This manual describes the organization, functions, employment, and responsibilities of both the railway operating and shop battalions and their organic units, and how they fit into the overall organization of the Transportation Rail- way Service. The manual also discusses cargo security, defense, military and technical training, and miscellaneous services and functions perti- nent to the battalions. References include specific Army manuals applicable to subjects treated in this manual.
DesignationFM 55-22
EditionNov 1962
StatusSuperseded
Pages302
FunctionSustainment
EchelonBattalion
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)