1. Stands at elevating gear wheel and sights and fires the gun.
2. Stands at the right and beside the breech; opens same after firing so shell can be taken out.
3. Stands at the left training wheel—i.e., the wheel that moves the gun laterally. He also loads the gun.
4. Stands at the right training wheel. He takes out the empty shell after firing, and wears heavy gloves for that purpose.
5 and 6. Stand just behind No. 2 to the right of the gun. They may be termed emergency men. They assist with the shells, carry the wounded, if any; will be called away in case of fire, and are qualified to sight and fire the gun in case the first and second captains are wounded or killed. They provide revolvers and belts for Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and belts for Nos. 5, 6, 7, and 8. They are also port guards, and defend the ports in case of close action.
7 and 8. Carry shells from the ammunition hoist to a position amidships convenient for quick transport to the gun. They are also riflemen, and may be called to protect
any part of the ship from boarders or from fire on shore.