WORDS OF COMMAND.
I. "Provide the Gun!"
II. "Serve Vent and Sponge!"
III. "Load!"
IV. "Prime!"
V. "Elevate!" (or Depress).
VI. "Run Out!"
VII. "Train!"
VIII. "Ready—Fire!"
IX. "Run In!"
X. "Secure!"
MANUAL EXERCISE.
(RIGHT GUN.)
II. "SERVE VENT AND SPONGE!"
421. Gun Captain serves, then stops the Vent. No. 3 passes to left of muzzle. No. 4 receives the moist Sponge-head from 6, and, assisted by 3, enters it in the Bore and forces it down as far as the first section. No. 6 passes the successive sections of the staff to 4 as needed, and receives them from him as the sponge is withdrawn.
After the sponge is withdrawn, Captain serves the Vent with his priming-wire, and again closes it.
III. "LOAD!"
422. No. 4 receives Cartridge from 5, to whom the box has been passed by 13, assisted by 3, enters it in the Bore; receives Rammer-head and successive sections from 6, and, assisted by 3, rams home. Nos. 3 and 4 fall back from the muzzle. Gun Captain serves the Vent to feel if the Charge is home.
Nos. 3 and 4 return the rammer.