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Service of the
1.65-inch Hotchkiss Gun.
| Men
Required: |
-A gunner and 5 privates.
Nos. 1, 2, and 3 serve as cannoneers; Nos. 4 and 5 attend animals.
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Equiptment: |
-Gunner and No. 1, primer
pouches; Nos. 2 and 3, cartridge-pouches.
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| Duties: |
-The Gunner commands,
attaches and detaches the pole, sets the sight, points, and
superintends the service of the ammunition.
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-No. 1 mans the right
wheel, controls brake-rope, opens and closes breech, and fires
piece.
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-No. 2 mans the left
wheel, controls brake-rope, introduces the ammunition into the bore,
and assists in pointing.
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-No. 3 keeps No. 2
supplied with ammunition and assists the gunner in attaching and
detaching the pole.
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-No. 4 and 5 attend
animals |
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