CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
PAGE
Extracts from G. O. 105, May 11, 1907[1]
Schedule of Examination for Gunners[2]
Syllabus of Examination for Gunners[3]
Second-class Gunners[4]
First-class Gunners[6]
Torpedo-company Gunners[9]
Examination for Second-class Gunners[11]
General Information[11]
Service of the Piece[11]
12-inch B. L. R., Disappearing Carriage[13]
12-inch B. L. R., Mounted on Non-disappearing Carriage[26]
8-inch Non-disappearing[30]
12-inch Mortar, Model 1896[33]
6-inch Disappearing[37]
Nomenclature and General Description[41]
Breech-blocks, Recoil-cylinders, etc.[44]
Care of Guns and Carriages[66]
Powders, Projectiles, Primers, and Fuses[73]
Cordage, Blocks, Tackle, Gins, Shears, etc.[88]
Knots and Hitches[91]
Splices[95]
Rigging-tackles[96]
Gins[98]
Shears[99]
Hydraulic Jacks[102]
U. S. Magazine Rifle Description etc.[105]
CHAPTER II.
Examination of First-class Gunners[111]
(a) The Azimuth Instrument and Definitions[111]
(b) The Plotting-board[116]
The Range-board[123]
The Deflection-board[128]
The Telescopic Sight[136]
Wind Component[145]
The Aeroscope[146]
Anemometer[149]
Electric Stop-watch[149]
The Atmosphere-board[150]
Special Apparatus for Mortars[151]
Battle-ships, Armor, etc.[151]
Examination for Torpedo-company Gunners[169]
Second-class Gunners[169]
Service of the Piece, Nomenclature[169]
Duties in the Loading-room[174]
Duties on the Water[181]
Magazine Rifle, Description, etc.[186]
First-class Gunners[186]
Care and Preservation of Mine Material[186]
Handling High Explosives[189]
The Azimuth Instrument and Plotting-board[190]
Storage Batteries[190]
Generators[190]
Searchlights[190]
Oil-engines[195]
Apparatus and Operation of Casemate Switchboard[198]

THE GUNNER'S EXAMINER.