Ww2 jeep tools

Recent vehicles continue to be provided with a pioneer tool rack or stowage location and the HMMWV pronounced humvee is no exception. The removable rack is pivoted on its front end and held by two clamps to the rear cross member, on either side of the pintle hook.

When the clamps are released, the rack folds down and can be removed photo, above. The individual tools axe, shovel, mattock handle and mattock head are held by small straps that are released individually.

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For good results, try entering this: military pioneer tools or rack. Then click the Search button. Like most websites today, Olive-Drab. Please turn on the Javascript on your browser to see the more than one thousand Olive-Drab. Military Vehicle Pioneer Tools The pioneer tool set, typically a shovel and axe, are part of the basic set of tools for a military vehicle.

Visit the Olive-Drab. See also WW2 Books. Olive-Drab Directory. Additional Info No Javascript? Axe, Single Bit. Shovel, Hand. Handle, Mattock. Mattock, Pick Head. Pioneer Tool Bracket. Metal frame with mounting points and straps. No Javascript? Unfortunately, these documents sometimes contain conflicting information in content and terminology.

The following table compares information found in three WWII period documents. This comparison is interesting because these three closely dated documents provide slightly different information.

Some of these items came in the vehicle when it was delivered to the US Army. Some of the items were added to the vehicle after the Army had taken possession, the ax, shovel, and first aid kit for example. The items supplied with each new vehicle by Willys or Ford came from a variety of sources. These items would have been assembled into various kits by Willys or Ford, boxed, and stowed with each new vehicle to be delivered for US Army acceptance.

Once the US Army had taken possession of the vehicle, this package would have been broken down and the tools and equipment stowed in their proper places. Provisions are made for the stowage of the following equipment which was installed on the vehicle by the using troops, and is not included in the initial issue by the Ordnance Department.

TM does not list a screwdriver as part of the tool kit. Note: Other than a minor difference in terminology, all the documents are in agreement in this section. Equipment and Accessories.