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 TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 Page 
 
 Map, Chanute Air Force Base 2 
 
 Mission 5 
 
 History 7 
 
 School Staff y 
 
 Courses, Technical School 11 
 
 Department of Advanced Courses 13-25 
 
 Department of Specialist Courses < 27-41 
 
 Department of Aircraft Maintenance Officer Training . . . 43-49 
 
 Department of Weather 51-63 
 
 Department of Instructor Training 65-67 
 
 Air Force R.O.T.C 68-69 
 
 Use of Equipment 7u 
 
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MISSION AND ORGANIZATION 
 
 The primary mission of Chanute Air Force Base is to pro- 
 vide formal technical training for both officers and airmen of 
 the United States Air Force in the fields of weather, special- 
 ized aircraft mechanics, aircraft maintenance and certain trade 
 or craftsman courses such as sheet metal, weiding, machinist, 
 woodworking, etc. In addition to Air Force personnel, officers 
 and men from other branches of our Armed Services as well as 
 foreign students are selected to attend courses in the Technical 
 School. 
 
 In order to carry out this mission under the Wing-Base pat- 
 tern of organization, direct supervision over the operation of 
 the Technical School is vested in the Primary Mission Group or 
 the 3345th Technical Training Group. 
 
 For administrative efficiency in the operation of the school 
 and the conduct of the various courses required, the school is 
 organized into five (5) departments, each one of which will be 
 discussed later in this booklet followed by a brief account of 
 the courses conducted. 
 
 For administrative control over personnel, including stu- 
 dents, staff and instructors, the Group is organized into a 
 Headquarters Squadron, five (5) Instructor Squadrons and fifteen 
 (15) Student Squadrons to provide for the maximum student load. 
 
 Insofar as practicable, students are assigned to squadrons 
 homogeneous to the courses being pursued. The student's status 
 and progress in school is monitored at the squadron level to pro- 
 vide for the maximum guidance and counseling to enable him to 
 successfully complete his course. 
 
 In the last analysis, the true test of whether or not the 
 Technical School is accomplishing its mission is determined by 
 the calibre of its product - our graduates - and how well they 
 perform in the field. 
 
 Chanute graduates of the past have established high standards 
 of technical proficiency and good maintenance. For the future 
 there is great pride and confidence that these traditions of past 
 performance will be maintained without fail. 
 
WELCOME 
 
CHANUTE AIR FORCE BASE IN RETROSPECT 
 
 Chanute Air Force Base, home of the oldest and one of the 
 leading Technical Schools in the Air Force, was established in 
 1917 to train pilots for World War I. July 18, 1917 marks the 
 date when a dozen Curtis "Jennies" with an instructor and stu- 
 dent in each took off as the first class of formal instruction 
 at this station. 
 
 In 1921 the "Army Enlisted Mechanic School" was establish- 
 ed at Chanute when mechanic and technician courses were transfer- 
 red from Kelly Field, Texas. During the following year (1922), 
 the Photography School at Langley Field, Virginia and the Air Ser- 
 vice Communications School, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, were added to the 
 Technical Training Program at this base. Thus, we see that the 
 original school embraced the fields of mechanics, photography, 
 communications and armament. 
 
 In 1924 a clerical school was added to the curricula, but 
 this activity along with photographic and armament training were 
 transferred to Lowry Field, Colorado in 1938. 
 
 1938 marked the beginning of the expansion program when an 
 appropriation of eight and one-half million dollars ($8,500,000. 
 00) was made for the construction of modern facilities. Build- 
 ings constructed as a result of this appropriation include all 
 the centrally located brick living quarters, a modern hospital, 
 a test blocks building, and the three large hangars. The follow- 
 ing year another appropriation was made for the construction of 
 an additional hangar which is now designated as hangar #3 and is 
 somewhat smaller than the original three. 
 
 The peak period for the training of personnel in technical 
 skills was reached during the war years (1940 - 1945) when over 
 200,000 men were graduated from the various courses. 
 
 Since the termination of the war and up to date, the school 
 has passed through the post war era with a student load averaging 
 around 3000 students enrolled in over forty different courses, 
 reaching an all time high for peace time with over 5000 students 
 in school under the expanded program of 1949 and 1950. 
 
 Since the origin of technical training at this base in 1921, 
 many changes have taken place both in the scope of courses offered 
 and concept of training to meet ever changing demands and require- 
 ments of the Air Force. This school has every reason to be proud 
 of the contribution it has made and the vital part it has played 
 in the development of the United States Air Force. 
 
ORIENTATION 
 
TECHNICAL SCHOOL STAFF 
 
 3345th TECHNICAL TRAINING GROUP 
 
 PERS. ADJUTANT 
 
 CAPT B R SORENSON 
 
 MAJ J.CPEDERSON 
 
 A. M. 0. T. ADV. COURSES 
 
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EUTRY INTO SCHOOL 
 
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CRANUTE AFB TECHNICAL COURSES 
 
 A total of approximately forty-five (45) courses (including 
 special training and reserve force courses) are offered at this 
 base. These courses are grouped, insofar as possible, into their 
 respective occupational areas and each group assigned to one of 
 five (5) major school departments for administrative purposes. 
 These school departments are listed below along with the courses 
 given within each department. It may be noted that throughout 
 the written and pictorial descriptions of the individual courses 
 of instruction, no attempt has been made to describe each of the 
 very similar courses; instead, one general description is given 
 to cover each of such groups. As an example: one general descrip- 
 tion is included to depict technical instruction given in all of 
 approximately nine (9) power plant mechanic courses. 
 
 I. Department of Advanced Courses. 
 
 a. Airplane Instrument Mechanic Courses. 
 
 b. Airplane Electrical Mechanic Courses. 
 
 c. Airplane Propeller Mechanic Courses. 
 
 d. Airplane Hydraulic Mechanic Courses. 
 
 e. Airplane Power Plant Mechanic Courses. 
 
 f. Airplane Turbosupercharger Repairman. 
 
 II. Department of Specialist Courses. 
 
 a. Airplane Sheet Metal Worker. 
 
 b. Machinist. 
 
 c. Aircraft Welder. 
 
 d. Personal Equipment Technician. 
 
 e. Airplane Woodworker. 
 
 f. Fabric and Dope Mechanic. 
 
 g. Synthetic Trainer Mechanic, Flying and Landing. 
 
 III. Department of Aircraft Maintenance Officer Training. 
 
 a. Aircraft Maintenance Officer Courses. 
 
 b. Flight Engineer (Ground Phase). 
 
 c. Advanced Mechanical Accessories and Equipment 
 Repair. 
 
 IV. Department of Weather. 
 
 a. Weather Engineering and Survey Officer. 
 
 b. Weather Forecaster. 
 
 c. Weather Observer Courses. 
 
 d. Rawinsonde Operator. 
 
 e. Rawinsonde Technician. 
 
 f . High Altitude Forecaster. 
 
 V. Department of Instructor Training, 
 a. Technical Instructor. 
 
 In addition to the formal courses listed above, an annual 
 R.O.T.C. encampment provides special training for college men during 
 their summer vacation. This special training, at this base,, is con- 
 fined to the field of aircraft maintenance. 
 
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AIRPLANE MECHANIC 
 
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ADVANCED COURSES 
 
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 Training in the Department of Advanced 
 Courses is of two types. One is the advanced 
 or up-grade training of qualified Airplane and 
 Engine Mechanics to either Instrument, Elec- 
 trical, Hydraulic, Propeller, Power Plant or 
 Turbosupercharger mechanics. The second type 
 of training is the further specialization of 
 airmen, who are qualified in one of the spe- 
 cialties listed above, in some specific system 
 of that specialty. 
 
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AIRPLANE INSTRUMENT MECHANIC, COURSE NO. 68600 
 
 This course is designed to give advanced training to air- 
 plane and engine mechanics in the maintenance and repair of 
 airplane instruments and related equipment. 
 
 Graduates of the course are trained to inspect, test, cali- 
 brate, adjust and make minor repairs of airplane instruments, 
 including automatic pilot equipment. 
 
 Special training instrument courses are given on the types 
 C-i , F-i and F-2, E-4, and E-6 automatic pilots for advanced 
 students . 
 
 Demonstrating Air Position Indicator System 
 Maintenance Procedures 
 
 14 
 
Instructor Supervising a Student Bench Testing 
 an Airspeed Indicator 
 
 Students Trouble Shooting an k- 4 Autopilot System 
 Under Instructor Supervision 
 
 15 
 
AIRPLANE ELECTRICAL MECHANIC, COURSES NOS. 685OO AND 68512 
 
 Course No. 685OO is designed to give advanced training to quali- 
 fied airplane and engine mechanics in the maintenance and repair of 
 aircraft electrical systems other than communications equipment. 
 Graduates of the course are trained to inspect, test, adjust, make 
 minor repairs of electrical equipment, and trouble shoot electrical 
 circuits with the aid of blueprints. 
 
 Course No. 68512 is designed to give training to selected air- 
 plane electrical mechanics in alternating current systems. Training 
 involves the installation, adjustment, inspection and maintenance of 
 alternating current electrical units and systems. 
 
 This Student is Locating Troubles in a Landing 
 Gear Warning System Trainer 
 
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Locating Troubles in an Airplane Generator System 
 
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AIRPLANE PROPELLER MECHANIC, COURSE NO. 687OC 
 
 This course is designed to give advanced training to se- 
 lected airplane and engine mechanics in field and organization- 
 al maintenance and repair of airplane propellers and propeller 
 control systems. 
 
 Graduates are trained to remove, install, balance, inspect, 
 trouble shoot, service, and replace worn or defective parts of 
 electrically and/or hydraulically operated propellers, governors 
 synchronizers, and de-icing or anti-icing svstems. 
 
 Students Installing a Propeller 
 on a F-82 Airplane 
 
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Inspection of B- 50 Propeller Control System 
 
 Load Test of the (Jurtiss Electric Propeller 
 
 19 
 
AIRPLANE HYDRAULIC MECHANIC, COURSE NO. 528OO 
 
 This course is designed to give advanced training to se- 
 lected airplane and engine mechanics in the maintenance and re- 
 pair of airplane hvdraulic units and systems. 
 
 Graduates of this course are trained to repair, service, 
 inspect, trouble shoot and adjust hydraulic units and systems 
 used to actuate such aircraft equipment as landing gear, wheel 
 brakes, bomb bay doors, wing flaps, and oxvgen and fire extin- 
 guishing equipment. 
 
 Instructor Explaining the Operation of the Hydraulic Accumulato 
 
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Instructor Demonstrating the Operation of F- 80 Hydraulic System 
 
 Disassembly of Shimmy Damper, F- 80 Airplane 
 
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AIRPLANE POWER PLANT MECHANIC, 
 RECIPROCATING AND JET ENGINE TYPES 
 
 These specialized courses are designed to give advanced 
 training in the maintenance and repair of specific types and 
 makes of airplane engines and their accessories. 
 
 Graduates of any of these courses are trained to inspect, 
 service, adjust and make minor repairs on the engine and such 
 accessories as carburetors, fuel pumps, ignition units, fuel 
 nozzles, etc. of the particular type of power plant on which 
 
 Motoring Over the J - 47 Engine to Check Its Drip Valve and the 
 Amperage Output of the Auxiliary Power Plant 
 
 22 
 
Instruction in the Operating Principles of the 
 Pratt h Whitney R-4360 Engine 
 
 Instruction in the Construction and Operation 
 of the Turbo-jet J-35 Engine 
 
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AIRPLANE TURBOSUPERCHARGER REPAIRMAN, 
 COURSE NO. 96401 
 
 Instruction in this course is offered to qualified airmen 
 who are to perform depot maintenance on the turbosupercharger, 
 as well as organizational and field maintenance on electric 
 regulators and electronic control systems. 
 
 This course is designed to train students to perform re- 
 moval, inspections, maintenance, overhaul, repair and instal- 
 lation of the latest types and models of turbosuperchargers 
 and to perform inspections, adjustments, trouble shooting and 
 maintenance of turbosupercharger electric regulator and elec- 
 tronic control systems. 
 
 Learning Maintenance Procedures Used on the 
 
 B- 29 Airplane Turbosupercharger 
 
 Electronic Control System 
 
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Disassembly of Tu rbo supe rchar ger for Inspection, 
 Repair, Overhaul, and Dynamic Balancing 
 
 Individual Instruction in the Operation of the Waste Gate Motor 
 of the Electric Tu rbosupe rcha r ge r Control System 
 
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SHEET METAL 
 
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SPECIALIST COURSES 
 
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 Training in the Department of Specialist 
 Courses is, with one exception, entirely within 
 the Installation and Construction Engineering 
 Occupational Area. Here, entering students with 
 entrance qualifications of "basic airmen" are 
 given training in one of the following courses: 
 
 Airplane Sheet Metal Worker 
 
 Machinist 
 
 Aircraft Welder 
 
 Personal Equipment Technician 
 
 Airplane Woodworker 
 
 Fabric and Dope Mechanic 
 
 One other course is offered basic airmen 
 in this department; Synthetic Trainer Mechanic, 
 Flying and Landing. Training in this course is 
 in the Electronic Engineering Occupational Area. 
 
 An explanation of training within the 
 courses of this department follows: 
 
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AIRPLANE SHEET METAL WORKER, 
 COURSE NO. 55500 
 
 This course is designed to give training, to basic air- 
 men in the inspection and maintenance of airplane sheet metal 
 parts. The instruction covers heat treatment of metals, 
 structural repairs, general airplane metal work and fuel cell 
 and plexiglas maintenance and repair. 
 
 Repairing Trailing Edge of an Aileron 
 
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Preparing to Install a New Wing Rib 
 
 This Student is Assisting Another in the Installation 
 of a Fuselage Skin Patch 
 
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MACHINIST, COURSE NO. 11400 
 
 The machinist course is designed to give training to 
 basic airmen in the manufacture of metal parts and tools 
 using machine shop equipment. The trainee is taught to 
 read blueprints, select metal stock, layout work, and 
 machine the material to close tolerances using hand tools 
 and power-driven machines such as lathes, milling machines, 
 shapers, contour cutting machines, drill presses and pre- 
 cision grinders. 
 
 Learning the Technique of Cutting 
 Helical Gear Teeth 
 
 30 
 
Demonstrating the Method of Taper Boring on a Lathe 
 
 Learning to do Irregular Cutting on the Contour Machine 
 
 31 
 
AIRCRAFT WELDER, COURSE NO. 57300 
 
 In the aircraft welder course the basic airman is taught 
 gas and electric welding techniques, heat treating and the ap- 
 plication of these skills to aircraft maintenance and repair. 
 
 Spot Welding a Jet Engine Inner Flame Tube 
 
 32 
 
Practice in Engine Mount Welding Techniques 
 
 Demonstrating the Correct Procedure for Quenching a 
 High Carbon Steel Lathe Center 
 
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PERSONAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN, 
 COURSE NO. S940 
 
 This course is designed to train basic airmen to perform 
 organizational and field maintenance of parachutes, pneumatic 
 and personal protective and emergency equipment. This in- 
 volves, in addition to parachute maintenance, such specific 
 items of equipment as electrically heated flying clothing, 
 single and multiplace life rafts and accessory kits, flyer's 
 armor, anti-G suits, life vests, emergency sustenance kits and 
 oxygen equ ipmen t . 
 
 Performing a 10-Day Inspection on Parachutes Stored in Aircraft 
 
 34 
 
Inspecting Safety Belts 
 
 Instruction on Oxygen Equipment Maintenance 
 
 35 
 
AIRPLANE WOODWORKER, COURSE NO. 55000 
 
 This course is designed to train basic airmen to perform 
 organizational and field maintenance of wooden airplane parts 
 and assemblies. Graduates of this course are trained to work 
 from sketches and drawings and fabricate wooden replacement 
 parts for aircraft using correct woodworking techniques and 
 procedures. 
 
 Using a Disc Sander to Form a Rib 
 to the Correct Contour 
 
 36 
 
Learning the Correct Construction 
 of Wooden Wings 
 
 Making Drawings of Parts to be Made in the Woodworking Shop 
 
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FABRIC AND DOPE MECHANIC, 
 COURSE NO. 54800 
 
 This course is designed to train basic airmen to replace 
 and repair aircraft fabric covers as required in organizational 
 and field maintenance. This involves the application of patches 
 to small tears and rips, cutting and fitting canvas over air- 
 plane fuselages and control surfaces, and the apDlication of the 
 dope protective coatings. 
 
 Finish Spraying a Fabric Covered Fuselage 
 
 38 
 
Demonstrating the Correct Procedure for the Preparation of 
 a National Star Insignia for Spray Painting 
 
 Learning the Proper Use of the Sewing Machine 
 
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SYNTHETIC TRAINER MECHANIC, FLYING AND LANDING, 
 COURSE NO. 96906 
 
 In this course basic airmen are trained in the installation, 
 maintenance and adjustment of the instrument flying and landing 
 trainers AN-T-18 and C-8 . Graduates are trained to clean, lubri- 
 cate, calibrate, adjust and test equipment to assure proper func- 
 tioning, and to locate and correct malfunctioning by repairing or 
 replacing defective parts. 
 
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 Learning a Circuit of the Flying and Landing Trainer 
 
 Getting Acquainted with the Mechanical Linkages of the 
 Flying and Landing Trainer 
 
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 
 OFFICER TRAINING 
 
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 The Department of Aircraft Maintenance 
 Officer Training consists of three courses. 
 For selected officer personnel, training is 
 given in: 
 
 Aircraft Maintenance Officer Courses. 
 
 Airmen with an SSN of 747 or higher are 
 given advanced or up-grade training in one of 
 the following courses: 
 
 Flight Engineer (Ground Phase). 
 Advanced Mechanical Accessories and 
 Equipment Repair. 
 
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER, 
 COURSE NO. 48230 
 
 This course is designed to train and qualify officers 
 as aircraft maintenance officers for duty as supervisors of 
 organizational and field maintenance activities in Air Force 
 organizations. Instruction in this course includes such sub- 
 jects as Administration and Management, Air Force Shop Func- 
 tions, Airplane Structures, Miscellaneous Systems and Ground 
 Equipment, Direct and Alternating Current Electrical Systems 
 and Instruments, Electronic Systems and Equipment, Airplane 
 Power Plants, Operation and Cruise Control, Engine Change 
 and Inspections, and Weight and Balance Control. 
 
 Tracing the Flow of Hydraulic Fluid in a 
 Typical Hydraulic System 
 
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Demonstration of the Operation of the F-80 Fuel System 
 
 Completing Valve Check After Overhaul 
 
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FLIGHT ENGINEER (GROUND PHASE), 
 COURSE NO. 73700 
 
 This course is designed to give training to selected 
 personnel with entrance qualifications of airplane and 
 engine mechanic or airplane power plant mechanic in organ- 
 izational maintenance and inspection of very heavy multi- 
 engine airplane and controlling the performance of such 
 airplanes during flight. 
 
 Flight Engineer Coordination Training Using Multiple 
 Flight Engineer Panels 
 
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Demonstrating the Constructional Features of an R- 4360 Engine 
 
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ADVANCED MECHANICAL ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR, 
 
 COURSE NO. 42430 
 
 In this course, selected airmen (airplane and engine me- 
 chanics or higher) are given training in organizational and 
 field maintenance of such accessories and equipment as: 
 
 Airplane Air Conditioning Systems 
 
 Oxygen Systems 
 
 Heating, Ventilating and Cabin Pressurizing Systems 
 
 Anti-Icing and Defogging Systems 
 
 Fire Detecting and Fire Extinguishing Systems 
 
 Ground Heating, Ventilating and Cooling Equipment 
 
 Cabin Pressure Test Equipment 
 
 Operating the Regulator of the Oxygen Systet 
 
 
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Demonstrating the Operation of the Engine 
 Fire Extinguishing System 
 
 Learning the Line Hook-Up Procedure in a 
 Low Pressure Oxygen System 
 
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WEATHER 
 
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WEATHER 
 
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 The mission of the Department of Weather 
 is to train officers and airmen for duty in all 
 branches of the weather field. The courses 
 conducted are designed to give basic and up- 
 grade-training in the observing, analysis, and 
 forecasting of weather phenomena; and in the 
 operation and maintenance of electronic and non- 
 electronic equipment used in the observing, re- 
 cording and transmission of weather data. 
 
 Courses offered to officers in this depart- 
 ment are: 
 
 Weather Engineering and Sui /ey Officer 
 High Altitvde Forecaster 
 
 Courses offered to airmen include: 
 
 Weather Forecaster 
 Weather Observer 
 Rawin sonde Operator 
 Rawinsonde Technician 
 High Altitude Forecaster 
 
 An explanation of training within the 
 courses of this department follows: 
 
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WEATHER ENGINEERING AND SURVEY OFFICER, 
 COURSE NO. 52053 
 
 This course is designed to train qualified weather officers 
 for the supervision of procurement, installation, and maintenance 
 of all types of weather equipment at Group or higher level. 
 
 Graduates are trained to direct and supervise the requisition, 
 storage, and issue of all weather equipment and supplies. They 
 should be able to conduct field tests and recommend modification 
 or improvements to weather equipment, as well as organize, direct, 
 and supervise units for the installation and maintenance of such 
 equipment as rawinsonde, ceilometer, and weather radar installa- 
 tions. 
 
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WEATHER FORECASTER, COURSE NO. 78700 
 
 This course is designed to qualify Weather Observers for 
 duties involving the preparation of local, area, and route 
 forecasts and to include the weather briefing of air crews. 
 Graduates are trained to prepare, interpret, and evaluate cli- 
 matological data, prepare and analyze surface, upper air, and 
 associated meteorological charts; and prepare local, route, 
 and area forecasts. 
 
 
 Map Analysis in Weather Training Station 
 
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Classroom Instruction in Map Analysis 
 
 Classroom Instruction in Map Analysis 
 
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WEATHER OBSERVER, COURSE NO. 78400 
 
 This weather course is designed to qualify specially se- 
 lected basic airmen in the operation and operator maintenance 
 of non-electronic weather equipment and in the observing, re- 
 cording, and transmission of weather data. 
 
 Graduates are trained to operate and maintain such mete- 
 orological equipment as barographs, anemometers, and ceilometers 
 and will be able to transmit and receive by facsimile and tele- 
 typewriter. They will be able to observe, classify, record and 
 encode or decode all types of weather phenomena. 
 
 Making Observations of Visual Weather Elements 
 
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Weather Instruments Classroom 
 
 Taking Surface Weather Observations 
 
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RAWINSONDE OPERATOR, COURSE NO. 9 4200 
 
 This course is designed to train qualified Weather Observers 
 in upper air observations by means of rawinsonde equipment. 
 
 Graduates are trained to determine and prepare for transmis- 
 sion data concerning wind, temperature, pressure, and relative 
 humidity at various heights in the atmosphere through the use of 
 radiosonde and rawinsonde equipment. 
 
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RAWINSONDE TECHNICIAN, COURSE NO. 78202 
 
 The first part of the training in this course (Radio Funda- 
 mentals) is conducted at Scott AFB, Illinois. The second part of 
 the training (Chanute AFB phasei is based upon the application of 
 the radio fundamentals knowledge to specialized rawinsonde equip- 
 ment. Graduates are trained to install, inspect, and maintain all 
 rawinsonde equipment including recorders, transmitters, antennae, 
 and receivers. 
 
 Trouble Shooting and Calibrating the Radiosonde Receptor 
 
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Laboratory Instruction in Servicing the Receiver-Indicator 
 
 Classroom Instruction on Radio Set SCR-65! 
 
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HIGH ALTITUDE FORECASTER, COURSE NO. 82197 
 
 Training is offered in this course to selected officers and 
 airmen who are qualified Weather Officers and Forecasters. 
 
 This is a special course designed to qualify graduates for 
 duties involving forecasting for high altitude flights. 
 
 Graduates are trained to analyze and forecast weather phe- 
 nomena including the jet stream in the vicinity of the tropopause 
 
 A Study of Upper Level Wind Speed 
 
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Classroom Instructor on Upper Air Chart 
 
INSTRUCTOR 
 
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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING 
 
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 This department operates one course the 
 function of which is to train airmen and of- 
 ficers who are qualified in a technical spe- 
 cialty in the methods and techniques of teach- 
 ing that specialty. 
 
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TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR, COURSF NO. 75100 
 
 Specific subjects of training within this course are: 
 oral expression, study habits, effective learning, teaching 
 methods and techniques, classroom and student management, 
 instructional aids, lesson planning, grading and testing, 
 and practice teaching. 
 
 instruction in the Use ot Visual Aids in Teaching 
 
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Giving a Practice Lecture for Student Analysis and Discussion 
 
 Use of the Tape Recorder in Speech Training 
 
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AIR FORCE R.O.T.C. ENCAMPMENT 
 
 This training is based upon ell phases of 
 the Aircraft Maintenance Officer Specialty. 
 
 R.O.T.C. Students in Military Training 
 
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R. 0. T. C. Students Receiving Welding Instruction 
 
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 R. O. T. C. Picnic During Summer Encampment 
 
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THE USE OF EQUIPMENT IN TRAINING 
 
 Throughout the foregoing section (Chanute AFE Technical 
 Courses), it may be noted that the illustrations depicting in- 
 structional situations in the various courses show a wide variety 
 of equipment used in many different ways. Some of the more fre- 
 quent uses to which aircraft equipment is put are as: 
 
 Cut-aways to show internal construction. 
 Items for disassembly and assembly purposes. 
 Equipment for use in bench testing. 
 Items for removal and installation practice. 
 Assemblies of equipment and parts to comprise working 
 replicas (trainers) of airplane systems. 
 
 As a further explanation of the uses to which trainers are 
 put, a general discussion of the following is included: 
 
 The Need for Trainers: In most instances the development of 
 a trainer is brought about by the need of the classroom instructor 
 for an aid in the teaching of some airplane system. 
 
 Types of Trainers: Trainers are prepared to show the equip- 
 ment employed in a particular airplane system, to include common 
 troubles for diagnosis" and correction, and as complete operating 
 replicas. 
 
 Common Trainer Systems: When new types of aircraft are manu- 
 factured, trainers are usually prepared to give technical instruc- 
 tion on: 
 
 Hydraulic systems (may be one or several systems) . 
 
 Electrical systems. 
 
 Instrument systems. 
 
 Fuel systems. 
 
 Oxygen systems (when they are different from ordinary types) 
 
 Fire extinguishing systems. 
 
 Assist take-off systems. 
 
 Heating, ventilating and pressurizing systems. 
 
 New and different features such as: 
 
 Auto dive brakes. 
 
 Pilot ejection seat. 
 
 Slats. 
 Engine cutaways and exploded models. 
 
 Size of Trainers: Trainers may vary in size from quite small 
 up to large wheel or caster mounted items approximately 6 feet in 
 height, up to 8 feet in length in any one detachable section, and 
 in the vicinity of 4 feet in width. These dimensions cannot be ex- 
 ceeded since all trainers must be of a size to move through regular 
 doorways and to be transportable by air. 
 
 Number of Trainers Employed: There are approximately 1550 train- 
 ers in use throughout the schools of this base. Of this number, 1400 
 were manufactured in the Training Aids Section of this school and 150 
 are standard trainers. 
 
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