The Captain of the gun gives the piece the proper elevation with the screw, and causes No. 7 to train the gun with the trail-handspike to the desired direction. He then withdraws as far as the lock-lanyard permits, standing on the quarter of the breech, and outside of the wheel.
No. 2 stands outside of the left wheel. Nos. 3 and 4 fall back, and the remainder of the gun's crew take the stations first assigned them.
IV. "FIRE!"
42. The Captain of the howitzer instantly draws the lanyard at the word.
No. 2 closes the vent.
Nos. 4, 6, and 8 go to the left wheel; 5, 7, and 9 to the right wheel, taking hold of the spokes, ready to wheel the carriage forward, as may be directed by the Officer in command.
(Concluding Order)—"SECURE THE HOWITZER!"
43. The Quarter Gunner secures the transporting-boxes, and gets ready the lashing.
The Captain of the howitzer coils the lanyard around the lock.
No. 7 bolts the trail-wheel.