DISEMBARKATION OF THE HOWITZER.
I. "PREPARE TO LAND!"
31. The Quarter Gunner fills the pouches with one round each, and passes them to the men, each of whom, except Nos. 1 and 3, slings a pouch over the right shoulder, and buckles the strap as short as possible, so as to keep the ammunition clear of the water when leaving the boat.
The Captain of the gun also shortens the strap of his haversack.
"TRAIL BOW AND STROKE OARS!"
32. Nos. 1 and 2 adjust the bed of the boat-carriage to its proper place on the slide for shifting; place the muzzle-block, and make the muzzle bear on it by means of the elevator; pass the strap around the neck of the cascabel and put the shifting-spar through the strap; the Quarter Gunner, assisted by the men from the after oars, raises the field-carriage up on the tracks.
II. "TRAIL!"
33. The boat being beached in season, the men trail oars and jump to their stations.
Nos. 3 and 4 over the bow to adjust the skids, which are launched by Nos. 5 and 6.
No. 2 attends the elevator.