USMC 104592: Mechanics course, Camp Lejeune

Description: Item Description Title USMC 104592: Mechanics course, Camp Lejeune Citation information USMC 104592: Mechanics course, Camp Lejeune. (HQ-16-487.) United States Marine Corps Film Repository. Moving Image Research Collections. University of South Carolina. USMC History Division inventory no 01/1487 Marine Corps Library Number 2975-16 Additional identifiers HQ-16-487 MIRC inventory no. USMC 104592 Decade 1950 Date 1957-05 Description A mechanics course is conducted, opening with a shot of a tool box and a text book on utility trucks and frontline ambulances. Several marine mechanics gather their tools and textbooks and make their way out of the building. An engine is shown as well as its pieces. Mechanics receive training on ""testing and trouble diagnoses"" from TSgt F.B. Robinson as well as other instructors. A vehicle is driven up and a marine mechanic performs an oil change on a 4x4 Jeep. Location(s) Motford Point, Camp Lejeune (NC) Producing entity United States Marine Corps (Production unit) Genre Documentary Film date (note) Film's estimated date to be early May, 1957 because of the continuation of USMC film 104594. Division 2nd Division Item collection United States Marine Corps Film Repository Original color Color Original audio Silent Original gauge Film: 16mm Original generation Reversal: Positive Original physical length 273 Original aspect ratio 1.37:1 (Academy) Original media type Motion pictures (visual works) Language English Contributing organization University of South Carolina. Moving Image Research Collections Digital collection name United States Marine Corps Films Rights information Public domain. Digital media type Moving Image Date digital file created 04/20/2022 Digitization information High definition access copy derived from a scan of a film original on a Lasergraphics ScanStation 6.5k Digital runtime 7:39 Digital file type video/H264