"Contains information on pre-war recreation and entertainment activities in the Army, the establishment of the Special Services and its mission, training and rotation of special service unites, a history of the 15th Special Service Company, and special service company commendations and battle participation awards. Appendices contain copies of charts, photographs, tables, reports, manuals, correspondence, and company newspapers."- Draft of "Catalog and Index to Historical Manuscripts, 1940-1966," v.3, page 24. [Catalog Materials collection, Archives, Aisle 5A].

Part One. History Prior to U.S. Participation in War-1941 -- 1942-Pre-Activation-Special Servce Unit -- Part Two. Original Program Adopted -- The Program in Operation and Its Development -- Personnel to be Trained -- Selection and Training of Instructors and Supervisors -- Operational Activities, Instructors and Supervisors -- Administration of the Program -- Organization of Field and Class Work -- Training Program Content -- Instructional Methods -- On-The-Job Training -- Record of Unit Training -- Comments and Conclusions -- History of 15th Special Service Company -- Partial List of Commendations of Special Service Companies -- Special Service Company Activities in the ETO -- Battle Participation Awards -- Appendices.