Nos. 7 and 8 traverse the mortar at the signal of the gunner.
Nos. 9 and 10 bring up loaded trucks.
Q. What are the positions for ramming?
A. Nos. 1, 3, and 5 on right, Nos. 2, 4, and 6 on left, all facing rammer. The projectile is rammed home in one motion.
Q. In taking cover, what is the order of formation in rear of pits?
A. They take cover as shown in the following diagram:
| Mortar No. 4 | Mortar No. 2 | ||
| " " 3 | " " 1 | ||
| {8, 6, 5, G.} | {8, 6, 5, G.} | ||
| 4th detachment | { } | 2d detachment | { } |
| {4, 3, 2, 1 } | {4, 3, 2, 1 } | ||
| {8, 6, 5, G.} | {8, 6, 5, G.} | ||
| 3d detachment | { } | 1st detachment | { } |
| {4, 3, 2, 1 } | {4, 3, 2, 1 } | ||
Q. What comprises an ammunition detachment?
A. One chief, two corporals, and sixteen privates.
Q. Name the details.