24. Quarter Gunner passes forward with the fixed charge, protecting it under his jacket, (c)
No. 4 receives the charge from Quarter Gunner and enters it.
No. 3 pushes home to the mark on rammer-handle, (d)
No. 2 puts in primer and covers it with his hand until Nos. 3 and 4 are clear of the gun. (e)
III. "POINT!"
25. Nos. 5 and 6 ease compressors. (f)
All six men and Captain of gun run out the howitzer, (g)
Nos. 5 and 6 then tighten compressors.
Officer of gun puts up the sight as directed by Officer of boat. (h)
Captain of gun brings the elevation within the limits of the boat's motion, and causes No. 7, with the assistance of some others, to train nearly to object if the boat is under way.