CHAPTER I.

PAGE EXTRACTS FROM G. O. 105, MAY 11, 1907 1 Schedule of Examination for Gunners 2 Syllabus of Examination for Gunners 3 Second-class Gunners 4 First-class Gunners 6 Torpedo-company Gunners 9 Examination for Second-class Gunners 11 General Information 11 Service of the Piece 11 12-inch B. L. R., Disappearing Carriage 13 12-inch B. L. R., Mounted on Non-disappearing Carriage 26 8-inch Non-disappearing 30 12-inch Mortar, Model 1896 33 6-inch Disappearing 37

NOMENCLATURE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION 41 Breech-blocks, Recoil-cylinders, etc. 44 Care of Guns and Carriages 66 Powders, Projectiles, Primers, and Fuses 73 Cordage, Blocks, Tackle, Gins, Shears, etc. 88 Knots and Hitches 91 Splices 95 Rigging-tackles 96 Gins 98 Shears 99 Hydraulic Jacks 102 U. S. Magazine Rifle Description etc. 105