(a) SPOTLIGHTS.
It is considered that the fitting of spotlights to AFVs in the ME is not justified.

(b) TURRET FLAPS - SHERMAN TANKS.
The flap at present fitted is too heavy. When in the open position, it is liable in battle to be blown into the closed position by the impact of a shell on the tank, injuring the tank commander. It is recommended that the rear flap  be removed, and that a lighter covering be substituted. This covering must necessarily be attached to the tank, otherwise it will be lost. It must also  be capable of being locked in the closed position to prevent pilfering in transit.

(c) .5" BROWNING A.A. GUN FITTED TO SHERMAN TANKS.
It is considered that the gun is a satisfactory A.A. weapon and should be retained. Arrangements should be made for stowing the gun in clips fitted in rear of the tank. The gun would be mounted only when required for A. A. defence, and would not therefore interfere with the passage of the crew in battle.

(d) SPARE BARRELS .5" BROWNING A. A. GUN FITTED TO SHERMAN TANKS.
It is considered that spare barrels should not be carried on the tank. Spare barrels on the scale of two par squadron should be carried within the regiment.

(e) CIRCUIT OF ACTION - SHERMAN TANKS

	Petrol Engine.	Diesel Engine.
Good Going	90 miles	120 miles
Bad Going	56 miles	90 miles

(f) GENERAL PERFORMANCE - SHERMAN TANKS

	Petrol Engine.	Diesel Engine.
Maximum speed	25 m.p.h..	32 m.p.h..
Average speed on good desert going	15 m.p.h..	20 m.p.h..
Mechanical reliability Good.	Good.	Very Good.
Oil consumption	20 m.p.gall.	20 m.p.gall.
Cooling	Good.  Deteriorates rapidly if plugs are not cleaned regularly.	Good. Radiator liable to damage by rear shell fire.

(g) FITTING OF AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS TO SHERMAN TANKS.
These are not required.

(h) RELATIVE MERITS OF POWER TRAVERSE GEAR.
WESTINGHOUSE - Generally considered the best.
OIL GEAR - Satisfactory and not very little inferior to WESTINGHOUSE.
LOGANSPORT - Universally considered the least popular. No suggestions for it's improvement have been received.