No. 6—Range taker.
Takes ranges and prepares range cards.
The other No. 6, is a spare man and acts according to orders from his officer.
Drivers.
Remain with wagons and must act on signal from the officer. They should be taught to fill belts by hand or machine and to act as ammunition carriers.
SECTION DRILL (WITH TRANSPORT).
Drill with Limbered Wagons.
The detachment will be formed up in two ranks six paces in rear of the wagon, facing outwards.
On the command or signal “Action,” the driver dismounts and stands to his horses. The sergeant and Nos. 5 and 6 double out to the section officer. The corporal lowers the tail-board and superintends the unpacking. The remaining numbers ground arms on the word of command of the senior number, and fall out to the wagon to perform the duties detailed above.
The corporal selects a suitable covered position for the limbered wagon, if necessary.