Men Required.—A gunner and five privates. Nos. 1, 2, and 3 serve as cannoneers; Nos. 4 and 5 attend animals.
Equipments.—Gunner and No. 1, primer-pouches; Nos. 2 and 3, cartridge-pouches.
Duties.—The gunner commands, attaches and detaches the pole, sets the sight, points, and superintends the service of the ammunition.
No. 1 mans right wheel, controls brake-rope, opens and closes breech, and fires piece.
No. 2 mans the left wheel, controls brake-rope, introduces the ammunition into the bore, and assists in pointing.
No. 3 keeps No. 2 supplied with ammunition and assists the gunner in attaching and detaching the pole.
Nos. 4 and 5 attend animals.
HOTCHKISS 3-INCH MOUNTAIN-GUN.
