The training manual is intended to serve as an aid for men who are seeking to acquire the theoretical knowledge and the operational skills required of candidates for advancement to Illustrator Draftsman First Class (DM 1) or Chief Illustrator Draftsman (DMC). It includes subject matter that is related to both the knowledge factors and the practical factors of the advancement qualifications. Not designed to provide information on the military requirements for petty officers, the manual is divided into six major training areas: (1) administration, (2) cartooning, (3) screen process, (4) color, (5) visual presentations, and (6) typography and layout. Figures and illustrations are used throughout to illustrate procedures. A glossary of selected technical terms and index conclude the document. (MW)