operational’requirements. It should be noted that the nearest source of supply for parts ‘isHmcoN. visited this command in Apil A technical team from OQMG 1956 and noted the situation comment- ing that the present rnterials handling equipment should be replaced by modern standardized equipment. (6) Signal Supplies: Signal Corps items of issue represented the nest extensive number of line items within Stock Record Account Al 330 (a~roximately 18000). Most major items were requisitioned & OJTF SEVEN based on requirements submitted ty the various task groups. Issues of items received were ~de expeditiously. kme “loan tasis” items were included in this Techical Service than all others combined. (7) Transportation Supply: Supplies for this service, like Chemical, is limited in scope within the EYG. Such items as barges and low-bed trailers were received and issued without incident. e. Personnel and ikiministration: t (1) Strength: Although the operational T/D auttiized 59 IiMand 3 officers for Depot supply the gradud buildup fron the interim T/D was exceedingly slow. As late as lbrch 1956, the Depot Supply Office was under strength by 13 EM, Coupled with no~l fati- gue and kitchen police details, the Depot Supply Office operated with no nore than 2/3 of the perscmnel authorized ty the oper~tional T/D. This hampered the efficiency of the depot and created bmklogs which were overcome only by working after norml duty hours.