training curriculum included coursework in public works, transportation, utilities and communications. additional training was conducted at camp parks, california, navy construction battalion station. arrangements were made through the military government liaison officer, twelfth naval district, san francisco. first contingent of officers reported to camp parks 4 march 1945. subject matter included: seabee administration, history and advanced base policy. functional components included: cargo stowage; mosquito control; camp sanitation - including drainage; water purification; refrigeration equipment and native materials. these subjects were presented by class lectures, motion pictures and field demonstrations.