Units: 270th ECB: Docs: Morning Report

This morning report is dated 13 March, 1945. The reports usually detailed company strength, any reductions in rank, promotions, transfers and casualties. This particular report details a change in MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) for the soldiers listed. The numbers are description of the primary job of the soldier. Explanations of the numbers are taken from TM12-427, Military Occupation Classification of Enlisted Personnel, dated 12 July, 1944.

050- Carpenter, General
114- Machinist
121- Utility Repairman
188- Duty Soldier II
189- Rigger
345- Truck Driver, Light
533- Demolition Specialist
729- Pioneer
745- Rifleman
1605- Unknown

The following MOS numbers were taken from C/270 Morning Reports for the period Feb. 1 - May 15, 1945. Explanations are from TM12-427 dated 12 July 1944.

014	Automotive Mechanic (2nd Echelon) Inspects and performs first and second echelon organizational maintenance service and repairs on gasoline powered vehicles, including motorcycles.
035	Carpenter, Heavy Construction: Builds and repairs wooden structures made from heavy timbers and planking.
050	Carpenter, General: Performs a variety of carpenter tasks in connection with the construction and repair of buildings, drainage systems, waterworks, airports, motion picture sets and related structures.
055	Clerk, General: Performs a variety of clerical tasks in connection with the operation of a military unit.
056	Postal Clerk: Performs various postal duties in a miltary post office.
059	Foreman, Construction: Supervises the construction or repair of buildings, drainage systems, water works, culverts and related structures.
060	Cook: Prepares food for the personnel of a miltary organization, using a daily menu as a guide.
078	Electrician: Installs, tests, and repairs electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment and wiring used in connection with radio, communication, light and power systems of buildings, or other military projects.
081	Engineman, Operating: Operates and maintains gas or diesel engine and auxiliary equipment used for generating power.
114	Machinist
121	Utility Repairman: Keeps buildings and equipment of a unit or post in good repair and working order.
188	Duty Soldier II: Enlisted men who, under supervision, perform various heavy laboring duties in connection with construction and demolition work.
189	Rigger: Performs all types of rigging work on military construction, manufacturing, shipping, reclamation and other activities.
227	Surveyor
242	Toolroom Keeper
345	Truck Driver, Light: Drives autos or truck (2 1/2 ton capacity or less) to transport personnel and equipment.
511	Armorer
521	Basic
533	Demolition Specialist: Destroys or makes unserviceable, by means of explosives, bridges, roads, buildings, airdromes, ammunition dumps, fuel dumps, and railways to cover retreat of retiring forces and to delay the advance of the enemy.
535	Ballon Gas Handler: Supevises, operates or assists in the operation of a gas purification unit in the manufacture of helium or hydrogen used in the inflation of ballons.
605	Heavy Machine Gunner
610	Anti-tank gun Crewman
729	Pioneer
745	Rifleman
776	Radio Operator, Low Speed
804	Camouflage Technician
931	Truck Driver, Heavy: Drives heavy duty truck (over 2 1/2 ton capacity) or half track to transport or tow personnel, material or equipment.
938	AAF Gunnery Instructor
965	Mechanic, Automotive, Wheel Vehicle, (Third Echelon)
1331	Unknown
1605	Unknown
1607	Heavy Mortar Crewman