Dismount Gun.—No. 1 removes crosshead and elevating joint pins. No. 2 replaces cork plug, passes ammunition box to No. 3, and removes gun to its original position in rear, No. 1 following with tripod, joint pins will then be pushed home, legs folded and clamped.
Prone Position.
Mount Gun.—No. 1 crawls into position, pushing tripod forward with right hand, having first adjusted front legs by turning it over and moving legs round so that they remain in a slightly backward position over the elevating wheel.
When in the position ordered for mounting, he turns legs down and adjusts so as to secure a low, upright position of the crosshead.
No. 2 will then move into position, on his back, carrying the gun across his body, muzzle to the front. On reaching tripod he will push muzzle towards No. 1 who will assist in mounting, and insert crosshead joint pin, No. 2 inserting elevating joint pin and removing cork plug.
No. 1 will then turn into position for firing, supporting himself against the legs of No. 2.
Adjust sights, load, and fire as ordered.
Out of Action.—No. 1 will unload, Nos. 1 and 2 (in prone position) will take hold of rear leg (No. 1 with right hand, No, 2 with left), and draw gun out of action until under cover, when gun will be dismounted in the usual manner; No. 2 having drawn ammunition box back with the gun.
TESTS OF ELEMENTARY TRAINING.
| No. of Test. | Nature of Test, with Commands. | Standard Time. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. | To erect tripod and mount gun. “Mount Gun.” | 20 sec. | |
| II. | To load the gun. “Load.” | 5 sec. | All motions distinct. No slurring. |
| III. | To adjust sights and lay gun “At ... (Range) ... Object ...” | 12 sec. | From range being ordered until No. 2 holds up his hand. |
| IV. | To unload the gun. “Unload.” | 5 sec. | Motions distinct, belt correctly repacked, Lockspring released. |
| V. | To dismount the gun. “Dismount Gun.” | 15 sec. | All points as at beginning of Test I., and cork plug replaced. |
| VI. | To bring gun into action (Range ... Object ...) “Action.” | 40 sec. | All points for Tests I., II. and III. to be fulfilled. Time taken until No. 2 holds up his hand. |
| VII. | Horizontal Traversing (Limits of Traverse). “Traversing Fire.” | 3 sec. for each complete series. | |
| VIII. | Diagonal Traversing (Limits of Traverse). “Traversing Fire.” | 4 sec. for each series. | |
| IX. | Rectifying Stoppages. “Gun Stops.” | Correct procedure begun, 3 sec. | Correct remedy applied and gun relaid after remedy. |
| X. | Belt Filling. | 1 min. 12 min. | 25 rounds.[[1]] 250 rounds.[[1]] |