1. Purpose The purpose of this manual is to guide the transportation railway shop battalion commander, his staff, and his subordinate leaders. It also serves as a guide for command and staff officers charged with the employment of railway shop battalions. 2. Scope a. The provisions published herein are general. Actual conditions under which the battalion is employed vary materially; the battalion commander will make necessary changes for the efficient employment of the battalion. b. This manual describes the organization, functions, employment, and responsibilities of the railway shop battalion and its organic units. Shop operation, supply procedure, military and technical training, and battalion defense measures are included. c. All tables of organization and equipment references give only the basic number.
DesignationFM 55-23
EditionJan 1944
StatusSuperseded
Pages155
FunctionSustainment
EchelonBattalion
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)