Release of Prisoners. See Appendix, [Articles of War], [69].
Relief. A fresh detachment of troops, ordered to replace those already upon duty. Also, the body of men proceeding to take the places of, or [relieve], the existing sentinels. Guards are usually divided into three reliefs. See Guard, Running.
Relief. In fortification, is the height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch. If the works are high and commanding, they are said to have a bold relief; but if the reverse, they are said to have a low relief. The relief should provide the requisite elevations for the musketry and artillery, to insure a good defense.
Relieve, To. Is to take a man or a body of men off any kind of duty; as, to relieve a sentinel; to relieve the guard, etc.; also to succor, to deliver; as, to relieve a besieged town.
Reliever. An iron ring fixed to a handle, by means of a socket, so as to be at right angles to it. It serves to disengage the searcher of a gun, when one of its points is retained in a hole, and cannot be extracted otherwise.
Relieving the Enemy. See Appendix, [Articles of War], [45].
Reload. To load anew, as a gun, etc.
Reloading Implements. Are implements used in reloading cartridge-shells,—to perform the various operations of measuring the powder, setting home the bullet or charge, removing exploded primer, recapping, etc.
Remaining Velocity. In gunnery, is the velocity of the projectile at any point of the flight.
Remand. To send back; as when a soldier who has been discharged from prison or the guard-house, for the purpose of being examined or tried, is sent back to await the final decision of his case.