i.I:&e:T; ^iVfiSii^liJM mi^^' m §0bet;t §i^ttt;jj ®limi5it0tt ^ mn to 1903 ■ Cornell University Library VF160 .P24 1863 Instruction for naval light artillery olin 3 1924 030 896 942 Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924030896942 INSTRUOTTON FOR NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY, AFLOAT AND ASHORE. PEEPAEED AND AEEANSBD FOE THB IT. 8. NAVAL ACADEMY, BT ■WILLIAM H. PAEKBE, LIEUT. U. 8. X. SECOND EDITION, EEVISBD BT LIEUT. S^^'B)' LUCE, TJ. S. K, AS8T. INBTRFOTOB OF GUNNERY AND TACTICS AT THE ITNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY. NEW YORK: D. VAN NOSTRA^ND, 192 BROADWAY. 1863. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, By D. van NOSTRAND, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. u, A. ALVOED, BLEOTROTTPER AND PRINTER. PREFACE The work on Naval Light Artillery was prepared for the use of the midshipmen at the Naval Academy by Wm. H. Parker, late Lieutenant TJ. S. Navy, and adopted by order of the Navy Department. It has been used as a text-book for the past year, and found to fulfil every requisite. The " School of tlie Battery " is well adapted to the manoeu- vring of the Howitzers of a squadron, when co-operating in the field. The " Exercise of the Howitzer Afloat " was prepared and arranged by Captain Dahlgren, and its excellence well proved by the test of actual service. Natal Acabemt, Newport, E. I., March i^th, 1862. TABLE OF CONTENTS. PART I. School of the Piece. FAGB. Nomenclature of the boat howitzer 9 Kemarks 11 Stations of the crew 15 Change of position of the crew 17 Service of the piece 19 Service and exercise with reduced crews 23 Coming into action 23 Moving the piece by hand 23 Exercise of several pieces. 25 Changing wheels 26 Dismounting pieces 26 Mounting pieces 27 Carrying pieces 28 Righting carriages that have been overturned 29 Shelter against cavalry 30 Manual of the sword 30 Manual of the pistol 33 PART n. DiSEMBAEKATION AND EmBAEKATION. Fixtures in boats for boat guns 39 Movable pieces 39 Ammunition. 41 Small-arms 41 Exercise of howitzer afloat 42 Stations in the boat 42 At the call to "Arm and Equip" 43 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS. PAGE. Service of the piece in the boat 45 Pivoting the howitzer 48 Transporting the howitzer 48 Disembarkation of the howitzer 49 Embarkation of the howitzer 50 On naval boat expeditions 50 On landing a force consisting of small-arm men and howitzers 52 Embarking 55 On the mUitarj operations which may be undertaken by a naval force 56 PART HL School of the Batteet. General remarks 61 Manoeuvres of a field battery 63 Composition of the battery of manoeuvre 63 Formations of the battery 65 Order in column 65 Order in line 66 Order in battery 67 Measures of the elements composing a battery, and of its formations 68 Manning the battery 69 To halt 69 To form sections 70 To march in column 71 To march by a flank 71 Oblique march 73 About in column 74 To change direction in column 74 To diminish the front of a column on the march 75 To pass from the order in column to the order in line, and the reverse 76 Forward into line 76 To form line faced to the rear 78 To form line to the right or left 79 To form line on the right or left 80 To break into column to the front 81 To break into column to the rear 82 To break into column to the right or left 82 To break into column to the front from one flank, to march toward the other . 83 To break into column to the rear from one flank, to march toward the other . 84 To break into column to the front, when the battery is marching in line 84 To form line advancing 85 TABLE OF CONTENTS, 7 PAGE. To form double column on the centre section 85 To deploy the double column into line to the front 81 To form the double column into line to the right or left 88 To advance in line 88 To halt the battery and align it 89 To march by a flank 89 Obhquo march. 90 About in line 90 To change direction in line 90 To close interrals in hue 91 To resume intervals 92 Passage of obstacles 93 Formations in battery 93 In line, to form in battery to the front 93 In line, to form in battery to the rear 94 In battery, to form in line to the front 94 In battery, to form in line to the rear 94 In column, to form in battery to the front 95 In coluinn, to form in battery to the rear 95 In column, to form in battery to the right or left 96 In column, to form in battery on the right or left 97 To deploy the double column into battery to the front or rear 98 To deploy the double column into battery to the right or left 98 To pass from the order in battery to the order in column 98 To march by a flank 99 Firings 100 To fire advancing 101 To fire in retreat 102 Movements for firing in echelon 103 To fire to the rear 104 Changes of front in battery 105 Change of front to fire to the right, left wing forward, and the reverse 105 Change of front to fire to the left, left wing forward, and the reverse 106 Change of front to fire to the left, left wing to the rear, and the reverse 106 Change of front to fire to the right, left wing to the rear, and the reverse. . . . lOT To fire to the front, right, and left 108 To pass a defile in front 108 To pass a defile in rear 109 To rest 110 Parade for review and inspection 110 Officers' salute with the sabre 114 To leave the battery 115 Supplementary remarks 115 Bugle signals 117 NAVAL- LIGHT ARTILLERY. Fi.1. o; N •H > o X5 I^ c/; -t— ■ cd rJ o pq PuljlisliedTDyD.VaTiNosiraaidN.X THE BOAT HOWITZER UNITED STATES NAVY. BY COMMANDEE J. A. DAHLGEEN, ASSIST. INSP. OF OEDNANCE. NOMENCLATURE. The Cascabel is the part of the gun in tlie rear of the base ring ; it is composed of: (a). The breech plate. (b). The knob, (c). The neck (d). Base ring. (e). Cylinder. (/). Chase. (gr). Loop, with hole for bolt. (A). Lockings. (*'). Lip for elevator. (_;'). Muzzle-sight. (F). Mass for breech-sight. 10 NOMENCLATUEE. The BoEE includes all the part bored out, viz. : Cylinder of bore. Chamber. These guns should not be rubbed bright, which might render it difficult to point them with a bright sun. BOAT-CAREIAGE. (A). Bed. (£). Slide. Compressor plate, | beneath the slide and bolts, j not shown on the plate. (0). " handles. (D). Lugs for loop. FIELD-CARRIAGE. {A). Axle. (£). Trail. ((7). Braces, (D). Lugs for loop. (JS). Trail wheel or runner. (F). Bolt for do. (G). Socket for handspike. (B). Elevator. (t/). Disc of elevator. (JP). Box for elevator. T- 1 "n; ^ - ^^ ' *si i ^J ^ ^ ^ ^ 1 J L .L ^Q p P. © E f n ifi ge B © H 11 I @B -.5 ^ a ■^ ft 1 nn ^ i □ n p? i—l A .Ar nn H @ M O' fp ifl^ nn nn D S § ">! .*> xi, i: nn M Qi t/2 f^. t^ t-i H ^ ^ '^ -al 5^ 1 i-q ^" =:; i Pi 1 5: •v. b $ ^ •k V ■^ V V ^ i Si 1 is <5 5: "Si > 1 5^ .V 1 -^^ ^ ^ P^RT I SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. Remarks. The following treatise on the handling of howitzers, has been prepared with a view to its adoption in the naval service, and is intended as an addition to the drill furnished by Commander Dahlgren. In view of the fact that important operations on shore are some- times undertaken by the navy, it would seem that some knowledge of the manoeuvres of a battery of pieces, is absolutely essential to the naval officer. Part III. is devoted to this branch of the subject, though it must be particularly well understood that it is not intended to collect the pieces en masse whenever a landing is effected^ but only when they are organized as a battery for special purposes. This part is founded upon the army "Instruction for Field Artillery," and the com- mands have been retained as nearly as possible. The howitzers' crews should be well drilled in the method of embarking and disembarking, and in the " School of the Piece." The latter can be learned on 12 NATAL LIGHT AKTILLEET. board ship. When occasion presents, tlie howitzers of the squadron should be landed and drilled in the bat- tery manoeuvres. In dividing into sections, of tAAO pieces each, the senior lieutenant, next to the one acting as instructor, would command the first section ; the next in rank, the thii-d section; and the next, the second section, in a battery of six pieces. The crews, then, having been previously drilled alike, it is believed that the principal manoeu^Tes of a battery could be learned and performed in the course of a few exei'oises. In the exercise on shore twelve men Avill be attached to the piece (whether the heavy or light 12-pdr.), and the stations will be the same as those prescribed by Commander Dahlgren. The numbering has ])een changed, and Uvo men have been added to assist the quarter gunner. By this arrangement the odd numbers are stationed on the starboard side of the piece, pull the starboard oare in the boat, and may be selected from the starboard watch. Each piece will be commanded by a lieutenant "when acting singly. When there are several jiieces a lieu- tenant -will command a section, which consists of two pieces. The officer in charge of a piece, is called the " chief of the piece," and the one commanding a section the " chief of the section." In the exercise on board ship the men should be shifted to every station in succession, and A\"ell drilled, more particularly the higher numl)ers, Avho must be prepared to take the places of mounded men. When drilling on Ijoard ship the distance of the amnmnition- box in rear of the piece (25 yards, or 3;i- drag-ropes), should be measured, in order that the quarter gunner SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. 13 may be able to judge of tlie proper distance to carry it. The stations of the crew " in action" should also be care- fully attended to. The crews should be well drilled in the use of the pistol and broadsword. In short marches, or when exercising on the parade- ground, it is expected that the guns' crews will move their pieces without assistance. The drag-ropes will be fitted with four handles^ and two guiding ropes, which will be manned by ]S"os. 1 and 2 (at the guiding ropes), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in succession. Nos. 3 and 4 follow abreast the muzzle, ready to man the short drag- rope (carried by the quarter gunner and used for hold- ing back), or to assist at the wheels. The quarter gunner follows at the rear of the muzzle. The length of the drag-rope will be for the heavy 12-pdr. about 20 feet, and for the light about 22 feet. The object in having a longer drag-rope for the light gun is, that the distance from the face of the muzzle to the leaders at the drag-rope may be the same for both guns. With drag-ropes of the above length this dis- tance will be ten yards. On long marches, or over bad ground, the artillery- men will be assisted by parts of companies. A long drag-rope should be fitted for this purpose, and, unless absolutely necessary, the artillerymen will not man the drag-rope, but will march abreast their stations for ac- tion, clear of the other men and of the wheels, and cov- ering Nos. 11 and 12, who keep abreast the leaders at the drag-rope ; or they may follow the piece, formed in " line in rear," or may be formed on the right or left of the piece, at the discretion of the commander. 14 NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLEEY. Two boxes of ammxinition will be carried on tbe top of the axle-tree, and each man, with the exception of Nos. 1 and 3, will carry one round in his pouch. If employed on distant service some arrangement will; of course, be adopted for carrying the extra ammu- nition. The method of doing this is left to the proper authorities, who will find means to meet the occasion. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing in regard to the nomenclature of the piece, fixtures, projectiles, etc., as they are minutely treated of by Commander Dahlgrenin his work on " Boat Armament." When the piece is landed for service, the chief of the piece will see that the captain of the gun has the spare lock, sight-bars, priming-wires, boring bitt, &c., &c., in his havresack, and that No. 2 has a sufficient quantity of primers. No. 4 can carry the spare elevator, and deposit it with the ammunition. As an additional precaution a box of friction primers may be taken. School of the Piece. The howitzer, mounted on its field carriage, we will suppose ready for service ; rammer and sponge and trail handspike becketed on the right side of the trail ; ladle and spare rammer and sponge on the left side. Ammunition-boxes in place, drag-rope coiled up, and in charge of the quarter gunner. The men will be armed with cutlass and pistol, and all but Nos. 1 and 3, sling a pouch over the left shoul- der. No. 1 slings his havresaclv over the same shoulder, and No. 2 puts on his primer-box, beckets a priming- NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. Tl.2. f'reiv af ff/ar Sfalfo/is 7 a n Ci-nv a/ //ir dfm/ ropc- Jig. 3. 0/ Tiff.l 70 U rz\ 13 O 17/ 17/ H Tig. 2. , ^ J2 JO 8^6 4 Z „ (rcw to ilie mmmmmm Jiear. p @ @ @ @H J 3 5 7 .9 Jl Crriy to the o 12/0 8 6 4 -' NujJti g / :i 5 7 9 Jl O /-' m 8 6 ♦ J.' y B @ B @ @ (/■("«' ^fi" ///(" mmmmmmB f.eft. / 3 5 7 II ,, , „ U .0 7 J 3 I (rcw to t/ie MMBIMBBiS rront i ^/ 6 a ro 12 O PiiblisKedToyD.VanTSIostranaN.X SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. 15 wire to his right wrist, and puts a tliumbstall on his left thumb. The men fall in two deep, in close order — -No. 1 being on the right of the front rank, and Nos. 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 standing next in succession, toward the left; No. 2 is on the left of the rear rank, behind No. 11, and Nos. 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 stand next in succession, toward the right; No. 12 being behind No. 1. The chief of the piece (who is either a Passed Midshipman, Midshipman or petty officer), standing two paces in front of the cen- tre of the crew, calls the roll and reports to the instruc- tor. He then places himself on the right in the front rank. The quarter gunner takes post behind the centre of the crew, one pace distant from it. Stations of the Crew. 1. With the piece ready for action. — {PI. 2, fig. 1). No. 1 is at the rear of the breech, to the right, abreast the trail wheel ; No. 2 rear of the breech, to the left, abreast the trail wheel ; Nos. 3 and 4 abreast the muz- zle ; 3 on the right, 4 on the left ; No. 5 rear and out- side of right wheel; No. 6 rear and outside of left wheel ; No. V in rear of No. 1 ; No. 8 five yards in rear of left wheel ; No. 9 five yards in rear of right wheel ; No. 10 in rear of No. 8 ; No. 11 abreast the ammuni- tion-box, on the right; No. 12 abreast ammunition-box on the left. The quarter gunner in rear of the ammuni- tion-box, which is twenty-five yards, or 3^ drag-ropes from the piece. All face to the front (which, with the piece ready for action, is in the direction of the muz- 16 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEEY. zle), and cover Nos. 3 and 4. The chief of the piece is outside the file, on the left of his piece ; but near it and opposite the middle of the trail handspike. 2. With the howitzer secured ready for a march. Nos. 1 and 2 at the guiding ropes, Nos. 3 and 4 abreast the muzzle, Nos. 11 and 12 leading. The quarter gunner in rear of the muzzle, and Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 at the drag-rope in succession — the chief of the piece at the side of No. 11. When the piece is drawn by a detachment, detailed for the purpose, the crew march abreast their stations for action, covering on Nos. 11 and 12, who keep abreast the leaders at the drag-rope, and far enough outside to keep Nos. 1 and 2 clear of the wheels. The chief and quarter gunner take post as before. 3. In front. — {PI. 2, fig. 2.) The crew, formed in two ranks as before mentioned, take post two yards from the trail, facing the gun, centre opposite to the trail, and are dressed by the chief, who takes post on the right, in the front rank. The quarter gunner takes post in the rear, opposite the centre, one pace distant from it. 4. In rear.^(P?. 2, fig. 2.) The crew, formed as above, take post two yards from the muzzle, centre opposite to it, facing the gun, and are dressed by the chief, who takes post on the right, in the front rank. The quarter gunner as before. 5. On the right or left.— (P?. 2, fig. 2.) The crew, formed in two ranks as before, are opposite the axle tree, and one yard from it. The chief on the right, and the quarter gunner in the rear. The instructor, in all cases, takes position at will. SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. 1*7 "WTieii the howitzer is " secured " or ready for march- ing the front is toward the trail. When ready for action or in battery \h.Q front is toward the muzzle. Change of Position of the Crew. 6. The crew being in front, to send them to their sta- tions for action, the instructor commands : 1. Crew to your Stations. 2. Maech. At the first command, the front rank faces to the right, the rear rank to the left; at the second, which is repeated by the chief, the men file to the right and left to their stations, each man halting at his place, and all facing to the front and covering Nos. 3 and 4. The chief and quarter gunner take post as prescribed in No. 1. 7. From "stations" to front. The instructor com- mands : 1. Grew to the front. 2. Maech. At the first command, the men in front of Nos. 8 and 9 face about; at the second, which is repeated by the chief, the men file off to their posts, Nos. 11 and 12 pass- ing Nos. 9 and 10, who follow them," and who are fol- lowed, in succession, by Nos. Y, 5, 3, and 1 in the front rank, and jN^os. 8, 6, 4, and 2 in the rear rank. The chief and quarter gunner take post as prescribed in No. 3. 8. From line in front to line in rear. The instructor commands : 1. Orevj to the rear. 2. Maech. 2 18 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEET. At the first command, the front rank faces to the right, the rear rank to the left. At the second, which is repeated by the chief, the crew file to their prescribed posts ; each rank on its own side of the gun. The chief and quarter gunner take post as presciibed in No. 4. 9. From line in rear to stations for action. The in- structor commands : 1. Crew to your Stations, 2. Maech. At the first command the front rank faces to the left, the rear rank to the right ; at the second, which is re- peated by the chief, the men file off to their stations as before. The chief and quarter gunner take post as prescribed. 10. From stations to rear. The instructor commands : 1. Grew to the rea/r. 2. Maech. At the first command Nos. 1 and 2 place themselves in front of Nos. 3 and 4; at the second, which is repeated by the chief, the crew file to the rear. The chief and quarter gunner take their prescribed posts. 11. From rear to front. The instructor commands: 1. Grew to the front. 2. Maech. At the first command the front rank faces to the left, the rear rank to the right ; at the second, which is re- peated by the chief, the crew file to the front, each rank marching on its own side of the gun. The chief and quarter gunner take their prescribed posts. 12. From front to riglit (or left?) The instructor commands : SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. 19 1. Grew to the right (or left.) 2. March. At tte first command tie chief faces tlie men in the desired direction ; at the second, which is repeated by him, he marches them to their post as prescribed in No. 5, countermarching when necessary. From any position to tlie drag-rope. The instructor commands : 1. Man the drag -rope. 2. Maech. At the first command the chief faces the men in the direction required ; at the second, which is repeated by him, he marches them to their posts as prescribed in Article 2, Nos. 9 and 10, hooking the drag-rope. Service of the Piece. 13. Commanding and pointing. The captain of the piece (No. 1) gives all the executive commands in action. He is answerable that all the numbers perform their duties correctly. He communicates the orders which he receives for the kind of ammunition to be fired ; sending to the quarter gunner the length of the fuze when firing shrapnel or shells. On receiving the command or signal to commence firing, he steps to the left of the breech, and gives the command Load ; and taking hold of the handspike at the end with his right hand, and at the centre with his left, and placing his left knee against the left hand, bending over it, the right knee being slightly bent, he looks over the top of the piece and gives the direction. He then steps to the breech to give the elevation, which 20 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEKT. he does by taking hold of the elevator, drawing back his right foot, and bending over his left knee. When the piece is loaded and pointed he gives the command. Ready, and stepping clear of the wheel, to that side where he can best observe the effects of his shot, gives the command, Fiee. At the command Ready, No. 9 unships the handspike. No. 7, standing on the right quarter of the breech clear of the wheel, handles the lock-string and fires the gun at the command, Fiee. No. 2 stands outside, of the left wheel, and Nos. 3 and 4 fall back on Nos. 5 and 6. The chief stands on that side where he can best observe the effects of the firing. As soon as the piece has been fired. No. 9 ships the trail handspike, and No. 1 causes the piece to be run up to its former position if necessary. When the commands are all given by the instructor, as in loading by detail for the instruction of recruits. No. 1 performs the same duties, but without repeating the commands. 14. Sponging and loading. At the command. Sponge, No. 3 steps to the muzzle, enters the sponge, and push- ing it firmly to the bottom, turns it round and with- draws it. No. 2 serves the vent, and holds his hand in such a manner as to allow No. 1 to sight over his thumb. The quarter gunner adjusts a fuze, and hands it to No. 12 to pass. At the command. Load, the charge is passed from No. 12 to No. 10, and along the left of the piece to No. 4, who enters it. No. 3 rams home to the mark. No. 2 puts in a primer as soon as the rammer is withdrawn. He will not find it necessary to use the priming wire, unless the vent should be foul. 15. Serving ammunition. No. 8 receives instructions from the chief of the piece, or from No. 1, as to the SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. 21 len2;t]i of the fuze, &c., wMcli lie coimiiunicates to No. 10, who receives the charge from No. 1:2, or the quaiter gunner. Nos. 11 and 12 assist at the ammunition box, and are cai"eful not to raise the lid unnecessarUy. 16. The howitzer being secured for tlie mai-cli, to commence the service of the piece, the instructor com- mands: To your stations ; at which No. 1 puts in the proper sight-bar, uncoils the lock-string, and hands from his havi-esack to No. 2, a priming-^wii'e and thumbstall. No. 3 takes the rammer and sponge and keeps it in his hands until the filing is discontinued. No. -4 places the ladle and spare rammer and sponge in his rear. No. 7 ships the trail handspike and unbolts the trail wheel. Nos. 9 and 10 unhook the drag-rope and deposit it with the ammunition-box. Nos. 11 and 12, with the quarter gunner, unsling the ammunition-box and cany it twenty- five yards to the reai'. The crew then take their pre- scribed stations for action. The instructor then com- mands, Commence Firing, upon which No. 1 gives the commands, Spo^tge, Load, Poixt, Eeadt, Fiee ; Spoxge, Load, ttc. At the command, Cease Firing, the crew restune their stations. If the piece is loaded at the time the order to cease firing is given, it will be discharged, unless orders to the contrary ai'e given ; and in no case will a piece be dismounted, or secured for the mai'ch, without disehai'ging it, or drawing the charge. 17. In drilling the men at loading and firing, it is not deemed necessary to adopt the army system of drilling by motions. The gun is sponged as if it were a great gun, and No. 3 should be selected from one of the spongers of those guns. The piece, generally, is served as ordered in the Ordnance Instructions, page 95, ap- 22 NATAL LIGHT AETILLEEY. pendix. When tlie instructor gives the commands in detail, they are five in number, viz. : sponge, load, point, ready, fire. When the captain of the gun is simply ex- ercising the crew in their duties, he uses the same com- mands, but in action, he commands: Load, Ready, Fire ; Load, &c. As soon as the piece is flred, No. 1 commences pointing it, without regard to the loading. No. 2, in serving the vent, keeps his right hand at his side, and places the left thumb on the vent, with the fingers of that hand extended on the left side of the gun, and underneath it. 18. After the exercise, to prepare for the march, the instructor commands : Secwre the howitzer : No. 1 puts the sight-bar, priming-wire, Jt i SH ( bn □ n m nn nn on ^ nn © nn nn nn nn □ p □ n □ n n n n d D □ nn □ D IZI * o H lO T© nn nn O nn nn p p p n D n an o °° nn n p D n n D nn nn nn nn nn IZI Kl Kl k: □ n d n D D nn nn D n nn n n nn nn IZI nn °° ^ nn nn an PD f nD an la PobHsliedljyD.VanNostraiiaN.X SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. 25 Exercise of several Pieces, 27. (JPl. 3.) For the exercise of several pieces tlie crews are drawn up by their chiefs, who call the roll, report to the chief of section, and take post on the right in the front rank. In addition to the instructor, there • is an officer (a lieutenant) assigned to every two crews, who takes post two paces in fi-ont of the centre of his command. The instructor then wheels his command into column or faces it to a flank ; to the right if he is to approach the battery on the left, and to the left if he is .to approach it on the right. When in column the chief of the piece is two paces in front of the centre of his crew ; when faced to a flank he is by the side of the leading front-rank man. In both cases, the officers commanding sections are two paces from the directing flank, and opposite the centre of their command. The crews are then marched to the battery, and when near it, the instructor commands: Crews opposite your pieces. Each crew is halted by the chief of piece when opposite its piece. They are wheeled into line, or faced to the fi'ont by the instructor, and then ordered and marched to their stations by the commands and means laid down in No. 1. The men are exercised in their duties in the manner already described. The officers carefully superintend them, and see that they perform their duties correctly. To leave the battery, the crews are ordered to the rear, wheeled into column or faced to a flank, closed to proper distances, and marched from the battery in the manner just described for marching to it. 26 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEET. Changing Wheels. 28. To change the right wheel, the instructor com- mands : 1. Prepa/re to change the right wheel. 2. Change the wheel. At the first command, No. 7 places the trail handspike • under the axle-tree, and close to the shoidder. No. 9 mans the forward end of it. No. 5 takes out the linch- pin and takes off the washer. Nos. 11 and 12 bring up the spare wheel. At the second command, the carriage is raised. No. 5. shifts the wheel; Nos. 11 and 12 carry the old wheel to the rear. To change the left wheel, No. 10 mans the forward end of the handspike, and No. 8 the after end. No. 6 shifts the wheel. Nos. 11 and 12 hring up the new, and take away the old wheel, as before. The piece may be sponged and loaded by Nos. 2, 3 and 4, during the operation. When a wheel has been disable^d and cannot be re- placed by another, the axle-tree may be supported by a spar, with one end resting on the ground, and the other lashed to the carriage. When a wheel has been so disabled that it cannot turn, a shoe of wood may be made and placed under it. The end in front is given the proper form, and the wheel is locked. Dismounting Pieces. 29. To dismount the piece and carriage, the instructor commands : SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. 27 1. Prepa/re to dismount the piece and car- riage. 2. Dismount. At tlie first command, the implements are placed out- side tlie wheels; Nos. 1 and 2 remove the elevating screw and tend at breech ; Nos. 3 and 4 tend at muz- zle ; Nos. 5 and 6 tend at wheels ; No. 7 goes to the assistance of Nos. 1 and 2 ; No. 8 draws the loop-bolt, and assists Nos. 1 and 2. Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12 prepare to raise the trail. At the second command, Nos. 3 and 4 bear down on the ipuzzle, the trail is raised, the bolt drawn, and Nos. 1, 2, 7 and 8, raise the breech. The carriage is run back, Nos. 9 and 11 raise the right axle, Nos. 10 and 12 the left axle, and the wheels are re- moved by Nos. 5 and 6. The gun is placed on the ground, vent upward. If the piece is heavy, a strap may be passed round the cascable, and the trail hand- spike thrust through it, to assist in dismounting it. If the piece is under fire which cannot be returned, the men lie flat on the ground after dismounting it ; ob- serving to keep on their proper side of the gun, and outside of the wheels and implements. Mounting Pieces. 30. To mount the carriage and piece, the instructor commands : 1. Prepare to mount the co/rriage and piece. 2. Mount. At the first command, the piece is raised upright by Nos, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, and steadied in that position. 28 NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLEKT. , Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12 prepare to raise the carriage, and Nos. 5 and 6 the wheels. At the second command, the carriage is mounted and run up to receive the piece. Nos. 1 and 2 replace the screw, No. 8 puts in the loop- bolt ; the implements are restored to their proper places, and the crew resume their stations for exercise. Carrying Pieces. 31. The piece being mounted, and the road not suf- ficiently wide to admit the passage of the carriage, the instructor commands : 1. Prepare to carry the piece. 2. Caket Piece. At the first command. No. 1 removes the screw. A spar — a boat's mast for example — is laid along on top of the piece, and the piece lashed to it by Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8. Straps may be fitted for this purpose. Nos. 3, 4 and 7 man the forward end ; 1, 2 and 8 the after end. No. 8 first drawing the loop-bolt. Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12 prepare to raise the carriage, and Nos. 5 and 6 stand ready to take off the wheels. At the second command, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 raise the spar to their shoulders. The wheels are taken off and the carriage laid upon the ground to allow the men at the after end of the spar to step over it. At the command March, repeated by the chief, the men with the piece move forward, and are followed by Nos. 5 and 9 with the right wheel ; Nos. 6 and 10 with the left, and Nos. 11 and 12 with the car- riage. The ammunition and implements must be carried by supernumeraries. SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. 29 If the piece is to be carried any distance, ISTos. 1, 2, 3, 4, Y and 8 must be assisted by supernumeraries, or frequently relieved. Six men can carry the light howitzer with ease, and the heavy howitzer can be carried by them a short distance, to cross a stream over a narrow bridge, or a marsh over a pathway of planks, for example. The crew can return for the ammunition and imple- ments if no supernumeraries are at hand ; for in this case it is to be supposed that there is no enemy present to oppose the passage of the piece. The instructor will frequently exercise the crew in carrying the piece and carriage, on board ship, as no- thing tends more to facility of handling it, both on shore and in the boat, than a knowledge of its weight. To mount the piece, the instructor commands ; 1. Halt. 2. Prepare to mount the carriage and piece. 3. Mount. At the second command, the carriage is laid upon the ground and the men with the piece step back, care- fully, over it, so as to bring the piece over the axle- tree. Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12 then prepare to raise the carriage, and Nos. 5 and 6 to put on the wheels. At the third command the piece is mounted as pre- scribed in No. 30. Righting Carriages that have been Overturned. 32. When a carriage has been overturned, it is better, if time permit, to disengage the piece, right the car- 30 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEEY. riage, and then mount tlie piece again in the manner already described. Light carriages may be mounted by hand without trouble, and heavy ones may be righted by means of parbuckles. Shelter against Cavalry. 33. Should the howitzer be charged by cavalry, the crew will retreat to the nearest square of infantry ; always observing to carry with them the ammunition and implements. If there is a probability of the horse- men attempting to carry off the piece, it would be well to take off a wheel, and carry it into the square, or the piece might be dismounted. When there is no square to retreat to, shelter may be obtained in woods, if near at hand ; if both the above means fail, the men must throw themselves under the piece, and make the best defence possible with their pistols and cutlasses. The captain of the gun should always carry in his havresack steel spikes, for spiking the gun if required so to do. Manual of the Sword and Pistol. The crew being drawn up in two ranks as " in line in front," the instructor commands : to tlie reour open order — Maboii ; when the ranks will be opened as with in- fantry. To show the mechanism, the execution of each com- mand is divided into motions, with pauses between SCHOOL OF THE PLECE. 31 them. The last word of a command should be follow- ed by the prompt execution of the first motion, and the words TWO, THREE, ifec, by that of the other motions. When the words of execution are to be so given, the instructor intimates that the manual is to be hy detail : this rule is general. After the different motions are perfectly imderstood, they are executed without stopping at each one ; care being taken that none of them are slighted, and that the manual does not derange the position of the body. The men will be exercised for a portion of the time in the facings and marchings, with their cutlasses sheathed. The instructor points out and names the different parts of the swoi'd — Hilt ; gripe, guard, sioordhnot or hecJeet ; Blade : bach, edge, point ; Scabbard : hande or rings. He then commands : 1. Draw — SwoEDS. At the command draw, turn the head slightly to the left without deranging the position of the body ; bring the hdt to the front; nm the right wiist through the becket, seize the gripe, draw the blade 6 inches out of the scabbard, pressing the scabbard against the thigh with the left hand ; and turn the head to the front. At the command Swoeds, di-aw the sword quickly, raising the aim to its full extent, and throwing forward the point ; make a slight pause, carry the blade to the right shoulder, edge to the front; the wiist resting against the hip ; the little finger on the outside of the gripe. Presemb — Swoeds. At the command Swoeds, carry the sword to the 32 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEKY. front, the arm half extended, the thumb opposite to nnd six inches from the neck ; the blade perpendicular, the edge to the left ; the thumb extended on the side of the gripe ; the little finger by the side of the others. Carry — Swoeds. At the command Swords, carry the back of the blade against the hollow of the shoulder ; the wrist resting against the hip, the little finger on the outside of the gripe. Inspection of — Swokds. At the command Swokds, take the position oi present — Swokds. Two. — Turn the wrist inward; show the other side of the blade ; and turn the wrist back. Three. — Carry the sword to the shoulder. On parade, the last motion is not executed until the inspector has passed the next man. Note. — This method of inspecting the cutlasses of the boarders, might well be adopted by officers at quarters. Iteturn — Swokds. At the command return^ bring the sword to api'esent. At the command Swokds, carry the wrist opposite to and six inches from the left shoulder ; lower the blade, and pass it across and along the left arm, the point to the rear ; turn the head slightly to the left, fixing the eyes on the opening of the scabbard ; return the blade ; free the wrist from the becket ; turn the head to the front, and drop the right hand by the side. If the instructor wishes to rest the men, the sword being drawn, he commands : Pa/rade — Eest. SCHOOL OF THE PEECE. 33 At the commaiid Rest, carry tlie rigM foot six inches to tlie rear, the left knee slightly bent, the body up- right on the right leg ; the back of the sword resting in the hollow of the right arm ; the hands being crossed in front, the left hand over the right. At the command Attentioi^, resume the proper posi- tion with sword drawn. When the sword is not drawn, the position is the same as with the sword drawn, ex- . cept that the arms are folded over the chest. After the manual of the sword has been taught, the men will be exercised in the facings and marchings with the sword drawn. Manual of the Pistol. The manual of the pistol consists simply in the load- ings and firings. — It is perhaps the most dangerous weapon which can be placed in the hands of a sailor, and great care must be taken to prevent accidents. — Two things must be particularly insisted upon ; first, that the muzzle be kept pointed upward, or directly to the front while loading ; secondly, that if carried at the side, in the right hand, the muzzle must be kept down- ward, with the fingers off the trigger. To load the old- fashioned Navy pistol, command : Handle — Pistol. The pistol is drawn from its sheath and carried in the right hand, with the muzzle downward; the arm ex- tended in the position of carry. Load in ten times — Load. At the command Load, make a half face to the right, 3 34 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEET. and carry tte pistol, in the left hand, left fore-arm about horizontal, and muzzle to the front. Peime. The pistol is half-cocked and the cap put on. Cast About. The pistol is carried up in front of the body, barrel to the front ; and held in the left hand, at a convenient height. Handle — Caeteidge. Tew — Caeteidge. Charge — Caeteidge. Draw — Rammee. Ram — Caeteidge. Return — Rammee. Carry — Pistol. These commands are executed as in the manual of the musket, except that at the command Garry Pistol, the pistol will be carried in the right hand, by the right side, arm extended, and fingers outside the guard. If the instructor wishes to exercise the crew in the firings, he commands : Ready. At which the pistol will be held in the left hand, muzzle upward, and cocked with the right thumb ; making at the same time a full face to the left. Aim. At which the pistol will be held at nearly the full extent of the right arm, fore-finger on the trigger, and Vft arm by the side. FlEE. At which it will be discharged. The instructor wiU then command: Cwrry Pistol, SCHOOL OF THE PIECE. 35 Load, or Return Pistol, as desired. In executing whicli the crew face to the front, or as required. In loading a revolver, it should be held in the left hand, first capped, and then loaded ; the muzzle either to the front or upward, as convenient. The commands are simply : Prime, Load. Before loading, close the rear rank ; and with undrill- ed crews it would be well to do so in one rank. In firing at a target let each man step out singly, cock his pistol, fire, and retire ; the others carrying their pis- tols as before directed. I>^RT II. DISEMBARKATIO]^ AND EMBARKATION. P^HT II. DISEMBARKATION^ AND EMBARKATION. Fixtures in Boats for Boat Guns. Two eye-ljolts on eacli bow, to receive tlie hooks of the skid; two cross-pieces, of yellow pine, to bear the carriage, so as to carry the muzzle of the howitzer just above and clear of the gunwale and stem. One piece of yellow pine scantling, placed lengthwise and amidship, mortised into the rear cross-piece, to sus- tain the carriage in sweeping. Movable Pieces. Six pivot-plates and bolts — one at the stem, one at the stern, one at each bow, and one on each quarter ; two light wooden tracks to lay along the thwarts for the wheels of field carriage and the slide of boat car- riage ; one midship wheel track for the trail of field carriage ; two stout skids, each fitted at one end with two hooks, and connected at the shore end by an iron brace. 40 JSTAVAL LIGHT AKTILLEEY. The cliocks with rollers at the stem and stern-posts of launches, are arranged to he removed when the gun is to be used. Implements for shifting the Howitzer from loat to field carriage. One muzzle block. One selvagee strap. One shifting spar. One short iron or wooden bolt, which will enter the breeching hole, to keep the piece on the right slue. Implements^ complete, for serving and worhing the Howitzer. Breeching for boat gun (if deemed necessary.) Lock with lock-string. Elevating screw. Sight. Priming-wire. Boring-bit. Vent-cloth. Sponge and rammer. Do. spare. Spring spike. Rat-tail file. Haversack, with strap, for captain of howitzer, to contain a supply of primers, spare fuzes, spare lock, vent-bit, vent-cloth, and implements for spiking ; leather ammunition pouches for each of the men of the field gun, except Nos. 1 and 2, to be supplied by the quarter gunner, with one round of ammunition each, a set of common fuzes, and two primers, when the order to land is given. DI8EMBAEKA.TI0N AST) EMBARKATION. 41 Drag-rope, fitted witli hooks and handles. Trail handspike. A rope, or chain, to lock the wheels in descending slopes. Ammunition. A chest containing shrapnel. " " sheU. " " canister. These chests are of two sizes; the single, holding nine, and double, eighteen rounds. A key is becketed to each box for unscrewing the lid. Cutting tool for opening the Bormann faze. POE SMALL-AEMS. Cartridge boxes and belts, furnished with cartridges and percussion caps, screw-driver, cone-key, and wiper. An empty powder tank for magazine, to contain filled cartridge boxes and spare cartridges. Small-Arms. Breech-loading guns, in loops or brackets under the gunwale of the boat, protected by a water-proof canvas covering, running round the rising of the boat. Eifles. Revolvers. Swords. Boat arm-chest, A good tarpaulin to cover ammunition, cfec. 42 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEEY. Exercise of Howitzer Afloat. Plate 4. The Ordnance Manual contains a table of articles required for boat service; as well as a "form of exer- cise" by Commander Dahlgren. The latter explains fully the handling of the gun in the boat ; landing it, and embarking. The arrangements for so doing may well be called complete^ and no departure from the rules laid down is contemplated. The numbering having, however, been changed, for the reasons previously as- signed, it is necessary to point out the duties of each ; as well as the position of each number in the boat, and at the gun. These stations will be as follows : Stations. Quarter gunner. Stern Sheets, Coxswain Helm, Qr. Master Stern Sheets, Chief of Piece Bow, Port. Starboard. No. 1 Bow oar, " 2, Bow oar " 3 2d oar, " 4, 2cl oar " 5 3d oar, " 6, 3d oar " 1 4th oar, " 8, 4th oar " 9 5th oar, " 10, 5th oar " 11 6th oar, " 12, 6th oar " 13 ^th oar, " 14, Vth oar " 15 8th oar, '' 16, 8th oar " 17 9th oar, " 18, 9th oar " 19 Stroke oar, " 20, Stroke oar HOWITZER. Ammunition. Duty. Signals, and assists with ammunition. Superintends the firing. Captain of howitzer, points, &c. 2d Captain tends vent, primes, &c. Sponger. Loader. Forward compressor. After do. Tends train-rope. Run field carriage forw'd when land'g. do. NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. FJale ■* PuWislned byD.VaTiNostraiidN.Y; . DISEMBAEKATION AND EMBARKATION. 43 As the Ibow oars cannot well be pulled wlien tlie howitzer is mounted forward, Nos. 1 and 2 do not ordi- narily assist at the oars ; but will stand s,t the breech of the gun, and will see that every thing is ready for fir- ing ; or landing, as the case may be. When a howitzer-boat is sent on distant service, the gun should be placed at the bottom of the boat. Nos. 1 and 2 will then pull the bow oars. In such a case the field carriage may be taken to pieces and stowed as most convenient. All that would be necessary for this purpose would be to take the wheels off. In order that the boat may be quickly ready at the call " All boats arm and equip," the officer commanding should assign particular duties to each man. All small articles belonging to the gun should be collected ia the " spare article box ;" and those belonging to the boat, in a box, to be denominated the " boat box." [For list of articles, see Ordnance Manual, pages 99, 100, 0 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEEY. All manceuvres ashore being executed as prescribed in the " School of the Piece." Embarkation of the Howitzer. As in Ordnance Manual, except that Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, divide at the wheels; the quarter gunner and stroke oarsmen tend the trail handspike ; the skids are unhooked and replaced by Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6. The gun is shifted to the boat carriage by reversing the process already described. The commands for this last movement are: Prepare to Embark, Embark; Shift the Howitzer. The boat would then be shoved off and manoeuvred as required. The coxswain and two men next forward of the stroke oarsmen will be left as boat-keepers. In landing .the howitzer in a surf, the boat should be anchored outside the surf, the howitzer transported aft ; and the boat being backed in stern foremost, the gun is landed over the stern. It may be embarked in like manner. Whenever the boats are hauled off by the boat-keep- ers, a line will be left ashore, so that they may be read- ily hauled on shore again. [See Dahlgren's " Boat Armament," for suggestions in case of landing.] On Naval Boat Expeditions. The Ordnance Manual (pages 95 to 98,) prescribes the manner in which boats are to form when ordered DISEJIBARKATION AND EMBARKATIOX. 51 for exei"cise. The order of landing Avould be probably tlie oixier of attack, two deep (page 97), in wliicli tlie howitzer boats ai'e iu the lii-st line. The intervtil between the boats or eohimns is not specified ; but f'or t\rtrci-^in(j, we may prescribe G boats' lengths as the interval between the boats when ranged in tJieJlr^f ordt^r (page 96) ; this mil give 3 boats' lengths for the interval between them when formed three deep; and 2 when formed two deep. The distance between tJie liniii may be one boat's length when ranged in tJn'jir6'f ordtr- which will give 8 Mhen formed three deep ; and "^ when formed two deep. In pnlling tor the shore, however, under /?/•(, boats ^y^l\ open ont more if fonnd necessary. The boats of a single 74 or ti-igate, when formed for landing should be so distributed, that the launches should be at either end of the line, and the 1st and '2d etitters near the centre — the latter can then land their howitzers under cover of the launches. In all cases of landing undtr fre. the operation Avill be facilitated by the fire of the ships or gunboats, if it is practicable. The Ordnance ^Mantial says : " Boats ai-e to be pro- vided according to the time they are to be absent, and the natiuv of the service they are to perform," Arc. Boats are signalled to repiir alongside of the Admii'al, for the following purpose* : l^T. To land artillery and small-arm men ; ^yii\l a Aaew to operations on shoi"e, :2d. To attack other boats or small vessels, or to cover the landing of troops; in which latter case howitzer boats only ai^e I'eipiii'ed. 3d. For exercise. This latter includes the manceu- vring of boats as prescribed in Ordnance Manual: the 52 NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. handling of boats under sail, for instruction in sailing tactics; and tlie handling of boats under oars, for the purpose of illustrating the manoeuvres of a steam fleet. They are fitted out as the case requires ; in the first and second cases, for example, the spars, sails, provis- ions, &c., are not carried unless the boats are ordered on distant service ; in the third case, the boats are either fully fitted out fo?' inspection, or carry only their oars and sails, or their oars alone, according as they are to manceuvre as a sailing or steam fleet. Signal books are usually prepared on boax'd the flag- ship, and distributed to the fleet, giving directions for performing the evolutions, &c., &c., &c. For the attack of small vessels, or other boats, the boats should be formed in the order of attack, two or three deep. Ordnance Manual, page 96. On Landing a Force consisting of Small- Arm Men and Howitzers. The arrangements necessary will depend much upon the service to be performed, and the intent with which the men are landed. In some cases they are thrown ashore for a few hours or days, to effect some particular object, in which case the boats constitute the base of the operations; in others, they are landed for permanent operations, and though they may still continue to draw their supplies from the shipping, they cease to consider the fleet as their refuge from defeat. In fact, the force becomes an army, and will be governed by the rules of war as laid down by military men. DISEMBAEKATION AND EMBAKKATION. 53 Before sending the men ashore, it will be decided as to what provisions they are to take, and what clothes to weai'. If pork is served out, it should be cooked. A certain number of men should be detailed to assist in carrying the wounded. In forming the order of landing, the howitzer boate should be distributed along the first line ; the extremi- ties defended by the 24-pdr. howitzers. The second line consists of the light boats, in which the small-arm men are distributed — men of the same company should be next each other ; skirmishers in the wing boats ; and the position of each company in line, as well as that of each howitzer, should be clearl/y under- stood by captains and lieutenants belonging to them. The ofiicer conducting the operation would probably be in a light boat. The howitzers should be landed alternately ; each alternate waiting to cover the one on its right before landing, and being in turn covered by it during that operation. This will depend upon circumstances, how- ever ; the commanding officer may cover the landing of two-thirds of the howitzers with the remaining third, or may cover all the landing howitzers with the 2J:-pdrs., and fire of the ships. The heavy and light guns are distributed along the line when formed ashore, as found most advantageous. As soon as the landing of the guns commences, the second line of boats pull in and land on the right of their leaders, and the ofioicers and men jump ashore. Their muskets have been, of course, previously loaded. The howitzers afloat and ashore keep up a brisk fire from the moment they are within range. When the ■H NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. l^oats are once well under fire, the quicker the landing is effected the better, and the howitzer boats must push on as fast as possible; small-arm men must not attempt to fire, and the howitzers not offcener than necessary; the officers must remember that the object is to land. As each officer lands, he will form his men under such shelter as the landing affords, and then open fire, or advance at discretion, until ordered to take some par- ticular ground. A reserve force stationed in the centre boats, should be formed, and this party will form under shelter if possible, and be considered the base of the manoeuvre. The skirmishers extend or advance on either flank, seizing advantageous posts; such as woods, high ground, y B-VaTi "N"o s i raixtl l^.X SCHOOL OF THE BATTERY. 63 Manoeuvres of a Field Battery. The manoeuvres of a field battery are intended to furnisli tlie instruction required for conducting its move- ments and formations, in all situations in wliicli it can be employed. Each movement should be repeated until it is fully understood, and executed without hesitation, by all who co-operate in its performance. In the following manoeuvres, the crews are supposed to draw their pieces, and the intervals are calculated upon that supposition. Should supernumei'aries be used for that purpose, the intervals- must be increased. The movements are described for one flank only. They may be executed by the other flank, according to the same principles and by inverse means. Composition of the Battery of Manoeuvre, Plate 5. 34. The battery of manoeuvre is composed of four, six, or eight howitzers, and the officers and men required for their service. Each piece is drawn by twelve men, and the officers and men are as follows (supposing the battery to be composed of six pieces) : One captain, who commands the battery. Three lieutenants; the first in rank commanding the right section, the second the left, and the third the centre. When half-batteries are formed, the first commands the right, and the second the left. Six warrant or petty officers ; each charged with guid- ing and superintending a piece. 64 NAVAL LIGHT AKTILLEET. Six quarter gunners. Twelve petty officers ; to act as 1st and 2d captains of pieces. Six detachments ; each containing ten men. One trumpeter or bugler. 35. The battery is divided into three sections, denom- inated the right, left, and centre sections ; each contain- ing two pieces. In each section the pieces are denomi- nated right piece and left piece. The battery is also divided into half batteries, denom- inated right and left half-battery. 36. The word piece, applies to the howitzer, and the word carriage to the piece and cretv at the drag-rope, comprehending a distance of ten yards. 37. Th.Q front of a hattery, in the order in battery, is the front of the line of pieces. In all other formations it is the front of the leaders at the drag-rope. 38- The right or left of a battery is always that of the actual front. 39. The interval is a space measxrred parallel to the front. 40. The distance is a space measured in depth, or per- pendicular to the front. 41. The 7neasures of intervals and distances are given in yards, and express the A^acant spaces between the component parts of the battery. 42. The object of a o'ight or left irheel, is to give the car- riage a direction perpendicular to the one it had before. 43. The object of a right or left oUiqne is to give the carriage a direction inclined 45" to the right or left of the one it had before. The oblique of a carriage is in fact, one-half of a right or left wheel. OT NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. f'-'fl-^- of plcccf- Order in ('oliiiiin H D C3 C> h y^ A □ \-> I Si v^ A Pul)lishea tyD-VkiiTSTostraaaKT. El OT' P/rf/e 6. FrcjJ. )/' iVrr/ions. □ X o : 0x Q o : Qx B □ J '--^ VJ if ifl SCHOOL OF THE BATTERY. 65 44. The object of an about, is to establisli tlie car- riage on tlie same ground, but in the opposite direction ; having the leaders at the drag-rope where the hinder part of the carriage was before. For the proper execu- tion of this movement, the men at the drag-rope incline to the right (or left), the breadth of the carriage, ad- vance ten yards, and wheel short around to the left (or right). 45. The alignment is made on the leaders at the drag-rope, except in battery, when it is made on the wheels. 46. In giving commands, the strength of the voice should be proportioned to the length of the line. When a chief of section does not hear the commands, he regulates his movements by what he sees executed by an adjoining chief 47. Trumpet or bugle calls are used instead of com- mands, whenever they can be advantageously introduced. Formations of the Battery. The three following orders constitute the different formations of the battery of manoeuvre. , ^ „ [of sections. 1. Ueder nsr Column \ •' . t oj pieces. 2. Order in Line. 3. Order in Battery. 48. (^Pl. 6, Jiff. 1.) The order in cohimn of sections, is that in which the carriages stand in two lines, each section covering the one in front of it. The captain is generally 14 yards from the column, 5 66 NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. and opposite to its centre ; but during the mancBUvres lie moves wherever Ms presence may be most necessary, and where his commands may be best heard. Each chief of section is in line with the leaders at the drag-rope, and midway between them. Each chief of piece is on the left and near the leaders at the drag-rope. The trumpeter is near the captain. The interval between the carriages is 10;|- yards. The distance between the carriages is 12 yards. 49. (^Pl. 6, fig. 2.) The order in column of pieces is that in which the carriages stand in one line, each piece covering the one in front of it. The captain is 14. yards from the column, and opposite to its centre. The chief of the leading section places himself near the chief of the leading piece, and on his left. The other chiefs of sections are 4 yards from the left flank, abreast the centres of their respective sections. Each chief of piece is on the left, and near the leaders at the drag-rope. The trumpeter is near the captain. The distance between the carriages is 1 yard. Order in Line. 50. {PI. 7, fig. 1.) The order m line is that in which the pieces form one line, the men all facing in one dii"ec- tion ; the pieces secured for the march and drag-ropes manned. The captain is generally 4 yards in front of the centre. NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. Mate 7. D B: F.cf.J. Order in line H QT Oj >sy v-' ^y li 4< (If l|( ^■<7-^- DT Q □ v^ A Order in Biifierv ^ . =t °t ^ =t t . =t OT Piihlished l>v n Va a Xo s u and K.T SCHOOL OF THE BATTERY. 67 Eacli chief of section is in line witli the leaders at the drag-ropes and midway between them. Each chief of piece is in the same position as in column. The trumpeter, when he does not accompany the captain, is in line with the leaders at the drag-ropes, and 4 yards from the right flank. The interval between the carriages is 10;|- yards, 1^ drag-ropes. Order in Battery. 51. {PI. 7, fig. 2.) The order in hattery is that in which the pieces are prepared for firing, the muzzles being toward the enemy. The captain is generally on the left of the chief of the centre section. Each chief of section is habitually in the centre of his section, 5 yards to the rear of the wheels. Each chief of piece is outside the file, on the left of his piece, but near it, and opposite the middle of the trail handspike. The trumpeter is near the captain. The interval between the carriages is 10\ yards. The regular formation in battery should be always preserved in the manoeuvres. But on the field of battle the front would be commonly more extended ; the pieces being posted so as to obtain the greatest advan- tage from the nature of the ground, and the ammunition boxes sheltered as much as possible. 52. During the manoeuvres, the captain is followed by a trumpeter, who. niust not leave him. On receiving 68 NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. an order from tlie captain, for that purpose, he takea the place assigned him in the order in line. 53. The double column is a particular case of forma- tion in column with a front of two pieces. It is formed on the centre section as head of the column ; each of the other sections being in column of pieces in reai'. When the battery contains but four pieces, the double column is formed upon the two centre pieces as before. Measures of th.e Elements Gomposing a Battery, and of its Formations. 54. The measures given in the three orders of the battery, and those which will be given hereaffcerj result from the dimensions of the different elements embraced. Those dimensions are. given in the following table. The numbers adopted will be found to differ slightly from the exact measures, but as it is extremely difficult, and not very important, to secure precision in the ma- noeuvres, the difference is of little consequence. The breadth of the light howitzer is rather less than that of the heavy gun, but the difference is too slight to be noticed. Piece drawn by 10 men Piece in battery with handspike Detachment of 12 cannoneers, in two rants, with chief on the right Column of sections Line of battle Line in battery Section in line Section in battery Heatt 12-pde. DEPTH. FRONT. 10 yds. 5 feet. 14 feet. 5 " 3 " 15 « 52 yds. 14 yds. 10 " 621 « 25 « 621 '< 10 " 14 " 25 " 14 " SCHOOL OF THE BATTERY. '69 Manning the Battery. 55. The men fall in by crews and are marched to the battery as prescribed in No. 27. The battery being in line, if the captain Avishes to move by the right, he commands : 1. By piece — -from the right — -front into column. 2. March. At the command March, the right piece marches direct to the front, and the captain indicates the direc- tion it should take. The other pieces follow the move- ment of the right piece, each so regulating its march by that which precedes it as to march in the same direction, and one. yard behind. Each chief of section directs the march of his pieces, which are so conducted by their chiefs as to enter the coltimn by the most simple move- ment. The captain, chiefs, and trumpeter, take post as in No. 49. The battery may be moved by the left, according to the same principles, and by inverse means. The com- mands are : 1. By piece— from the left— front into column. 2. March. 56. The battery may be manoeuvred either in column of pieces or column of sections ; though the latter is to be preferred. The principles and commands are the same for both. To Halt. 57. To halt the battery, when marching in column, the captain commands : 70 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEET. 1. Oolumn. 2. Halt. At the second command, repeated by tlie chiefs of sections, all the pieces are immediately halted ; the drag-ropes being stretched taut. 58. To change the cadence of the step, the captain commands : 1. Quich-time. 2. March. Or, 1. Double quick-time. 2. March. &c., &c. To Form Sections. 59. The battery being in column of pieces, in march or at a halt, to form sections, by gaining ground to the left, the captain commands : 1. Form sections — left oblique. 2. March. 3. Guide rigid. {PI. ^ifig. 1.) The chiefs of sections repeat the com- mands in succession after the captain. At the command March, the 2d, 4th, and 6th pieces oblique to the left until abreast of the 1st, 3d, and 5th, and gain their in- terval of 10^ yards. They quicken the step when sec- tions are formed in march. The captain, chiefs, and trumpeter take post as pre- scribed in No. 48. Sections are formed by gaining ground to the right, by the commands : 1. Form sections — Tight oblique. NAVAL LIGHT i 0- Fiq.J . Id OT / . Form Section s- Left oblique 2. March . 3. Quatde rigTit. Q: Q 4^ □: /."Column T?v ftie left.FlaTvk" 2. "March." Fig. 2. WH ') <^ \m ') ' C^ ' "■^-135 EI -^0: B O ^H^^ S^^^^ -.0; S Q riiblishedtyBVaTiNoslraJia NT school of the batteet. 71 2. Maech. 3. Guide left. To March in Colmun. 60. The battery being in column, at a halt, to ad- vance, the captain commands : 1. Column — -forward. 2. Maech. 3. Guide left (or rigM). The commands. Forward — Maech — Guide left (or rigJit')^ are repeated by the chiefs of sections. At the command Maech, all the pieces advance, the guide main- tains the direction, and the pieces preserve their inter- vals and distances. To March by a Flank. 61. The battery being in column of sections, in march or at a halt, to gain ground to the left, the captain commands : 1 . Column— by the left fiank. 2. Maech. {PI. 8, fig. 2.) The commands hy the left flank — Maech, are repeated by the chiefs of sections. At the command Maech, each piece wheels at once to the left. When the wheel is nearly completed, the captain com- mands : 1. FOEWAED. 2. Guide right. These comm3:nds are repeated by the chiefs of sections. 72 NAVAL LIGHT AKTILLEEY. At the command Foewaed, all the pieces marcli dii"ect to the front. The line is regularly established, and the pieces align- ed in each rank. The chiefs of the right and centre sections take their places between the leading carriages, as in line. The chief of the left section is five yards on the left, and in line with the leaders at the drag-rope of his left piece. To cause the battery to resume its original direction, the captain commands : 1. Battery — hy the rigJit jlcmk. 2. Maech. 3. Foewaed. 4. Guide left. The commands, By the right flank — Maech — Foe- waed — Guide left, are repeated by the chiefs of sections. After the flank march, to march the battery in a di- rection opposite to the original one, the captain com- mands : 1. Battery — hy the leftflcmh. 2. Maech. 3. Foewaed. 4. Guide right. The flank march to gain ground to the right is exe- cuted according to the same principles, and by inverse means. In each case the captain changes his direction to the left or right, and conforms to the movements of the battery. If the battery is formed in column of pieces, the com- mands and movements are the same. The chiefs of sec- tions taking post as in line. SCHOOL OF THE BATTEEY. 73 Oblique March. 62. The battery being in column, in marcli or at a halt, to cause it to marcli obliquely to gain ground to the front and left, the captain commands : 1. Column — left oblique. 2. Maech. 3. Guide right. The chiefs of sections repeat the commands. Left oblique — March — Guide right. At the command Maech, all the carriages oblique at once to the left (No. 43), and march direct to the front in the new direction ; moving in parallel lines, dressing by the right, and pre- serving their intervals from that flank. In obliquing, the leaders at the drag-ropes in each rank are on a line parallel to the original front of the column. The officers conform to the movement, and preserve their relative positions. To resume the original direction, the captain com- mands: FOEWAKD. This command is repeated by the chiefs of sections, and the pieces resume the original direction by ob- liquing to the right. If the captain wishes to halt the column for the pur- pose of rectifying its alignments, intervals, or obliquity, he commands : 1. Column. 2. Halt. And to resume the march in the oblique direction. 1. Column. 2. Maech. 3. Guide right. 74 STAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. The commands Halt — March — Guide right, are re- peated by the chiefs of sections. The right oblique is executed according to the same principles, and by inverse means. In each case the captain changes his direction to the left or right, and conforms to the movements of the battery. About in Columu. 63. The battery being in column, in march, or at a halt, to face it to the rear, the captain commands : 1. Pieces — left about. 2. March. These commands are repeated by the chiefs of sec- tions, and at the second all the pieces execute the about (No. 44). When the movement is about being com- pleted the captain commands : Oolumn — Halt, or Forward ; — Guide right (or left) ; the commands Halt, or Forward — Guide right (o?* left), are repeated by the chiefs of sections. To Change Direction in Column. 64. The battery being in column, in march or at a halt, to cause it to change direction to the left, the captain commands : Head of column, to the left. The chief of the leading section commands: Left wheel — March ; and afterward. Forward. At the command March, the pivot piece executes SCHOOL OF THE BATTEEY. Y5 the wheel without changing the gait. The piece on the wheeling flank, wheels in such a manner as to conform to its movement, increatfing the gait, and preserving the interval. At the command Fokwaed, the pivot carriage moves direct to the front, and the other resumes its original gait after completing the wheel and arriving upon the same line. Each of the other sections, on arriving at the point where the first wheeled, executes the same movement, and by the same commands from its cLief. Each chief of section must give the command Left wheel in time to command Makch, when the leaders at the drag-rope arrive at the wheeling point, and the com- mand Forward must he given as soon as the pivot carriao;e has entered the new direction. The change of direction to the right is executed according to the same principles and by inverse means. An oblique change of direction is executed according to the same principles, by the command : Head of column — (left or ri^M) half wheel. The chiefs of sections command, successively: Left (or righi) half wheel — March — Forward; the com- mand Forward being given, in this case, when the pivot carriage of each section is about finishing the left or right oblique. To Diminish the Front of a Column on the March. 65. The battery marching at a walk, in column of sections, to form column of pieces from the right, the captain commands : 76 NAVAL LIGHT ABTILLEET. 1. By the right — hreak sections. 2. Mai^ch. These commands are repeated by the chiefs of sec- tions. At the command Maech, the right carriages continue to march at a walk, and the others oblique into their positions in column of pieces. When the column is marching at double quick time, the column of pieces is formed according to the same principles, and by the same commands. When the column is at a halt, the movement is exe- cuted as prescribed for a column marching, the right carriages moving forward 12 yards at the command Mabch. This formation is executed from the left, according to the same principles and by inverse means. To Pass from the Order in Colunm to the Order in line, and the Reverse. FOKWAKD INTO LiNE. 66. The battery being in column at a halt, to form it into line on the head of the column, gaining ground to the left, the captain commands : 1. Forward into line — left oblique. 2. Maech. 3. Guide right. 4. Feont. {PI. 9. fig. 1.) At the first command, the chief of the leading section commands: Section — -forwa/rd ; and those of the other sections. Section — left oblique. At the command Maech, repeated by the chiefs of s«ee- NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. m.9. /. " S^ orViTctrtl into line — Zeft obUqj-te " 2. ''MaTch" Q J IS! 0: A E|: Q q: OT K = J'T^.^. H ■ Zw /^o Mtie i'aeeiL to Sear — Left unique ^MarcJt. B \0 ^7:^. 2. Published'byD.VaTiWostraiiaN.X SCHOOL OF THE BATTERY. 77 tions, the leading section moves to tte front, and its chief repeats the command for the guide. After advancing ten yards, he commands: Sectiortr—HAjis ; — Right — Deess. Each of the other chiefs of sections repeats the com- mand for the guide, and conducts his section by a left oblique, until by the direct march it may gain its proper interval from the section on its right. He then com- mands, FoEWAED, and when within one yard of the line, Section — Halt ; — Might — Deess. When the bat- tery is aligned the captain commands : Feont. The movement is executed on the opposite flank ac- cording to the same principles and by inverse means. In this case the commands are : Forward into line — right oblique — Maech; Guide left — ^Feont. The formation forward into line by a right or left oblique,- is executed in a similar manner when the column is in march. In this case, the chief of the lead- ing section gives no command except for the guide, until he has advanced the distance before prescribed. He then halts his section as before. After the battery is aligned, the captain commands : Feont. He continues the march by the commands : 1. Battery— forward. 2. March. 3. Guide right (or left.') The movement is executed according to the same ]>rinciples, and by the same commands from a column of pieces. The chief of the leading section command- ing. Right piece— forward — left piece — left oUique. 78 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEKY. To Form Line Faced to the Rear. 67. The battery being in. column at a halt, to form it into line faced to the rear, on the head of the column, gaining ground to the left, the captain commands : 1. Into line faced to the rea/r — left oblique. 2. Mabch. 3. Gvide right. 4. Front. (PI. 9, fig. 2.) At the first command, the chief of the leading section commands : Section — forward; and those of the other section: Section — left ohlique. At the com- mand March, repeated by the chiefs of sections, the movement is executed as in No. 66, with the exception of the alignment. When the leading section has ad- vanced ten yards, it is halted by its chief until the centre section arrives upon the same line. He then commands: Pieces — left about — March; and when the about is nearly completed. Section — Halt — Left — Dress. The centre section is halted upon the line in like man- ner until the left section comes up, and is then faced about and aligned by the same commands. When the left section arrives upon the line, it is wheeled about before halting, and then aligned like the others. When the centre and left sections are -wheeled about, the commands, Halt — Left — Dress, should be given if possible when they are one yard in rear of the line on which the leading section is established. When the battery is aligned, the captain commands: Front. The movement is executed on the opposite flank ac- NAVAU LIGHT ARTILLERY. Fl.iO. "1 Left into line wh^cel 2 ''March" T^^- w :) ^^ - o m © +d^ ^ O ^ PiibJialiptl l>vT).VaTvKostrana]*f.T □ I □ □ : n □ 5 l/ n ^ D n \/ SCHOOL OF THE BATTERY. 79 cording to the same principles, and by inverse means. In this case the commands are : Into line faced to the rear — riglit ohlique — March; — Guide left — Front. The formation into line faced to the rear by a right or left oblique is executed in a similar manner when the column is in march. The movement is executed according to the same principles I'rom a column of pieces. To Form Line to the Right or Left. 68. The battery being in column, in march or at a halt, to form it into line to the left, the captain com- mands : 1. Left into line wheel. 2. March. 3. Battery — Halt. 4. Left — Dress. 5. Front. (^Pl. 10.) At the first command the chiefs of sections command: Section — left wheel; and at the second, which they repeat, all the sections wheel to the left. Each chief of section commands: Forward — Guide left, as soon as his pivot carriage has taken the new direction. When the sections are in line, the captain commands : Battery — Halt — Left — Dress. The commands. Halt — Left — Dress, are repeated by the chiefs of sections, and when the alignment is completed, the captain com- mands: Front. ■ The battery is formed into line to the right according to the same principles and by inverse means. 80 NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. The movement is executed from a column of pieces according to tlie same principles, and by the same com- mands. To Form Line to the Right or Left. 69. The battery marching in column, to form it into line on the right, the captain commands: 1. 0)1 tlie right into line. 2. March. 3. Oiiide rigJit. 4. Front, {PI. 11.) At the first command, the chief of the leading section commands: Section — rigJit wlied; and at the second, which he repeats, the section wheels to the right. As soon as the pivot carriage enters the new direction he commands: Forward — Guide riglit ' and as the section completes the wheel and unmasks the column, he commands: Section — Halt — RigJit — Dress. The chiefs of the other sections repeat the command for the guide, and their section continues to move for- ward. As each section passes the one preceding it in the formation, its chief establishes it on the line, with the proper interval, by the same commands. The com- mands, Section — Halt — Right — Dress, are given when the section is one yard in rear of the line. When the battery is aligned the captain commands : Front. The line is formed on the left according to the same principles and by inverse means. The commands are : On tlie left into line — March — Gnide left — Front. NAVAL LrCHT ARTILLERY. PUL 0T ^rl 05 --■ - 3^ C ^ s _ _ H - 3^ c w - 3^ ' C w - 3^ Ow 0T -- - 3^ cw IS; 0: •/. " jyD.VaTi"NoetraTi(l]S' V. B B B 0O B SCHOOL OF THE BATTEKY. 107 to the rear by hand, and establislied on the new line. The other chiefs of sections command : Secv/re tJie how- itzers. At the command, March, repeated by these chiefs, they command. Fob ward — Guide left ; and after- ward in succession, Section — left wheel — Makch — Foe- WAKD — In Batteet. The pieces dress toward the pivot as they arrive on the line. The pivot piece recommences firing as soon as it is unmasked; and the others when they arrive on the line. The change of front to fire to the right, right wing to the rear, is executed according to the same principles, and by inverse means. Change of Front to Fire to the Right, Left Wing, to the Rear, and the Reverse. 109. When the battery is firing, if the captain wishes to make a perpendicular change of front to fire to the right, throwing the left wing to the rear, he discontinues firing, and commands : 1. Fire to the right. 2. Oha/nge front to the rear on the right piece. 3. Maech. Executed as prescribed in No. 108, except that upon arriving upon the new line, the chiefs of the centre and left sections command : In iattery — Action eeont. In changes of front or other movements in batteiy, the ammunition boxes may be carried by hand, at the discretion of the captain. 108 NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. To Fire to the Front, Right, and Left. 110. When the battery is firing, if the captain wishes to fire to the right and left, without altogether discon- tinuing the fire to the front, he gives the commands : 1. Fire to the fronts right ^ and left. 2. Right and left sections front into echelon. 3. March. {PI. 20.) At these commands, the chief of the right section throws his piece forward by the rules already prescribed, and opens fire to the right. In like manner, the left section opens fire to the left. The centre section moves forward until it has uncovered the others, and forms action front. Should the nature of the ground or circumstances preclude an advance movement, the manoeuvre can be accomplished by a retrograde, the captain giving the commands : 1. Fire to the front ^ right., and left. 2. JRight and left sections — to the rear into echelon. 3. March. In this case the centre section retains its position. To Pass a Defile in Front. 111. "When the battery is firing, to pass a defile in front of the right section, the captain commands : 1. To the front — hy the right section — pass the defile. 2. March. ' At the first command, the chief of the right section discontinues firing, secures the howitzers, and com- mands : Pieces — left about. At the command, March, NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY, ri.2v. ■Pablish.eaTjyD.Vaii"NosiraiLaN.X SCHOOL OF THE BATTERY. 109 repeated by this chief, who also commands: Foe ward — Guide left, the section moves forward, passes the defile, and is again established in battery and the firing com- menced by his command. As soon as the right section commences firing, the centre is put in motion in like manner. Its chief con- ducts it through the defile by successive wheels, and forms it into battery in line with the first. As soon as the centre section commences firing, the left passes in like manner. When the defile is in front of the left section, it is passed according to the same principle, commencing with that section. When the defile is in front of the centre section, it is passed according to the same principles, commencing with that section, and by the commands : To the front — by the centre section — ^ass the defile — March. Unless there is some reason to the contrary, the right section will pass before the left. When the flank or oblique march is better suited to the nature of the ground, the chiefs of sections will give the required commands. When the defile will admit of but one piece at a time, the sections are broken by their chiefs in such a manner as to cause the nearest piece to enter first. The sections are re-formed by their chiefs immediately after passing the defile. To Pass a Defile in Rear. 112. When the battery is firing, to pass a defile in rear of the centre section, the captain commands : 110 NAVAL LIGHT AETILLEEY. 1. To the rea/r — by the right section — -pass the defile. 2. Maech. The riglit section passes the defile by orders from its chief, and is followed by the left and centre sections in succession. When the defile is in rear of one of the flanks, the movement should commence with the other. To Rest. 113. When the captain wishes the men to stand at ease, but to remain at their stations at the drag-rope, he commands : Rest, or In place — Rest. If he wishes to allow the men to leave the drag-rope, to lie upon the ground, or to sit upon the piece, he com- mands : At will — Rest. In both cases the crews will resume their stations at the command, Attention. When the crews are to be allowed to leave their guns, but not the parade ground, the captain will order them to the rear, face them to a flank, and command : Break ranks — Maech. They will resume their stations at the drag-rope at the command, Fall in ; or at the call of the bugle. Parade for Review and Inspection. 114. The battery being in line, with the trumpeters on the right, the captain commands : NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. ri 21. Parade, far Review and. Inspection,!' Camp Colors . m 4i i|h 4i rj^ 4i ^ Q g O D B S B Q D Q B □ G D a IB ■ 13 Q □ □ O D ■ □ IB O IQQBGIBB B QQCIDaDQ O DaaSDQQ Q QBBQDBia OT EIOBOaD aQOHBEI PubHshedTjyD.VaxiTSTostraiicl NT. SCHOOL OF THE BATTERY. Ill 1. Attention. 2. Prepare for review. 3. Crews to the rear. 4. March. 5. Right — Dress. 6. Front. (PI. 21.) At the third, command, repeated, by the chiefs of sections, the crews drop the drag-ropes and face about. Nos. 1 and 2 placing themselves in front of Nos. 3 and 4. At the command, March, they file to their stations as prescribed in No. 4. At the fifth com- mand, the crews are aligned. The chiefs of sections take post half-way between their crews. The trumpet- ers fall back on the same line. The captain then commands : Draw — Swords, and takes post as in line. In this order the battery awaits the approach of the reviewing officer. When he is midway between the camp color and the captain, the, latter faces about and commands : Present — Swords. He immediately resumes his proper front and salutes. The music plays according to the rank of the re- viewing officer. The reviewing officer having halted and acknowledged the salute, the captain brings his sword to a carry, faces about to the line, as before, and commands : Carry — Swords. He immediately faces about. The reviewing officer turns off to the right of the battery, passes along its front, and returns to the right by passing between the 112 NAVAL LIGHT ARTILLERY. pieces and crews, or in rear of the crews. While the reviewing officer is passing around the battery, the music plays, and ceases when he turns off to take his post at the camp color. When the music ceases, the captain faces about, and commands : 1. Retwrn — Swords. 2. Secure the Tiowitzers. The reviewing officer having taken a position near the camp color, the captain commands : 1. By section — Right wheel. 2. March. 3. Rass in Review. 4. Goltimn forward — Gidde right. 5. March ; and places himself at the head of the column, four yards in advance of the chief of the leading section. The trumpeters march four yards in advance of the captain The music will begin to play at the command, March, and after passing the reviewing officer, wheel to the left out of the column, and take a position opposite and facing him, and will continue to play until the rear of the column shall have passed him, when it will cease, and follow in the rear of the column ; unless the battery is to pass in guick time also, in which case it will keep its position. All the officers salute in succession as they arrive with- in six paces of the reviewing officer ; casting their eyes toward him at the same time, and bringing their swords to a carry after having passed him six paces. As soon as the captain has saluted, he places himself near the SCHOOL OF THE BATTEEY. 113 reviewing officer, remains xmtil the rear has passed, and then rejoins the battery. The column is so conducted as to march parallel to the line on which the battery is to form, and far enough in its rear to enable the column to wheel into line. It is then wheeled into line, the crews ordered to the rear, and the review terminated by a salute as at the begin- ning. If, however, instructions have been given to march past in quick time also, the captain will, instead of wheeling into line, give the command : 1. Quick time. 2. Maech. In passing the reviewing officer again, no salute will be offered by either officers or men. The music will have kept its position opposite the reviewing officer, and at the last command will commence playing, and as the column approaches will place itself in front of,_and march off with the column, and continue to play until the battery is halted on its original ground of formation. The review will terminate in the same manner as pre- scribed above. When a battery is to march past in line, or in column of half batteries, it will be done according to the prin- ciples already described. In line, the officers will be at their usual posts. In column of half batteries, the captain will be two yards in advance of the chief of the leading half battery; each chief of half bat- tery two yards in front of the centre of his command, the chief of the centre section on the left of the lead- ing half battery, four yards from the leaders at the drag-rope. 8 114 NAVAL LIGHT AKTILLEET. In all cases, the trumpeters are four yards in front of the captain. When the battery is to be minutely inspected, the captain will cause the ranks of the crews to be opened, if required, by the commands : 1. To the Rear open order 2. Maech. Which will be executed as in infantry. Note. — The crews may be formed " in front ;" having the muzzles of the pieces turned toward the inspecting or reviewing officer, if preferred. In cases where the battery is reviewed with other troops, the wheels of the pieces should be on a line with the front rank, and the crews should be drawn up on the "right" or "left." OflB.cers' Salute with the Sabre. 115. When officers are to salute, whether on horse- back, or on foot, at a halt or in march, they execute it in four motions. 1st. At six yards from the person to be saluted, raise the sabre perpendicularly, the point upward, edge to the left, the hand opposite to and one foot from the right shoulder, the wrist six inches from the body. 2d. Lower the blade, extending the arm to its full length, the hand in quarte, until the point of the sabre is near the foot. 3d. Raise the sabre quickly, the point upward as in the first motion, after the person saluted is passed four yards. 4th. Bring the sabre to a carry. SCHOOL OF THE BATTERY. 115 To Leave tlie Battery. 116. Wien the howitzers are to be embarked, the captain will direct each chief of piece to embark sepa- rately ; or he may command, A t will — Embaek. This will be considered as the end of the exercise; each howitzer returning to its own ship. When the howitzers are to be left on the ground, the captain mil give the necessary instructions in regard to the disposition of the ammunition boxes, drag-ropes, tfec, and wiE break ranks as prescribed in No. 113. SUPPLEMENTARY EEMAEKS. Marches. The front of a column should not be frequently diminished and increased on a long march, as it unavoid- ably increases the fatigue of the column, particularly the rear of it ; when, therefore, the front is diminished, it should not be increased until there is a probability that it will not be necessary to diminish it again for some time. The officers commanding sections, in order to preserve them in place, vnll, without waiting for express instruc- tions, give such orders as may be necessary for holding back in descents, for the passage of obstacles, ■ -# ^•- :li-— -^ -&-l>^i5=^-»i * m m t m -* ' >: e — Ci«_C- :^=^^>= i ■# — p--- f P- ■0 — #-*•-# 0-0-0-0- ^^S 00 00 ' ^ .3r ;--S:i^ 0-0 0-0- -0- r\ m V ■ » * ri A * ' * ' m ».0 m • —0- •^ i » ■a. f^ It a a ^ m^^mm £ 0-M-P p % ^ ^^ 2. March in Commoii Time i ^— f- -^'-^-?- s^ ^^=±L 3. March in Quick Time. ■1 — ^^ 4. March in Double Quick. e g , ^ — *— 1 — ^ V F 118 Moderato. BUGLE SIGNALS. 5. Halt. -k-d^ ^ — g= --t ^5EP =^=?= i 6. Forward. Allegro. $ ^e ■A — 0—0-0- ■0 •-• — • — •-• 0- SeSe^^^Se^BeSS 7. Head of Column to the Bight. i 2 : f . p - i 8. Head of Column to the Left. ■T\ i i 9. Bight Oblique. Moderato. 1 10. Left Oblique. Allegro. ^ Sntt ■f^=^^±ii^^=±=t=r^ 11. About. 1 ^^=^ -0—9- 12. Countermarch. i ^ ^ -*— • — • — 0- 13. Man the Brag-Bopes. Allegro, | 3gE^ BUGLE SIGNALS. 14. In Battery. Allegro. ^pi^5=faL E^ ^t=P=P=qi: 1 119 i Allegro. 15. Commence Firing. ¥=E ■4-^?= 1 ^ .^•_p_^_ ^ Presto. 16. Cease Firing. E^^3==?=F^ SE^^^E^ Allegro. 17. Secure the Howitzers. ^^^E^^g :f»_^_^_^zip: i=P= -*—^--^—^--P—^~ 18. The General. i^ Fiuace. #-^_^_^_it -ft— ft-f-f m i -^— 1*-^-^— ^— ^— P— t: - ^—^^^—^-^~-^—^~' i^^ 9-1^ I L^ — j— — T I |-~*-~* — *-■'"* — •-V-*- t--t=iE?=£ ■■¥=^ -1 — •-! i — '^ • I J gEE =?— ?- -C-0-0 #-T«- ^E=3- 120 ^ Allefrretto Moderate. BUGLE SIGNALS. 19. Assembly. 3^^ ^^^^m i =&^ ^s^f^ « — •-.-•- 20. Ketreat Into. S53 ^^^iil ^s o Signal play to the mark ^ 2do. liESli{iEi£lt;£^ii^^i^P Szio. ;pESii ^t -#■ -•■-•■ 1S<- -•■ -•• -«■ PSggj glip^lEgls^ pJ 1^1^^^ -^ ^VK z^g^S -bJ. I^^ m / y p= aEETi- G^tE v-L-;^ :^^:^ ri^it^tp: ^^^ fz:^ i i ^?i^ :p=pf I?! ^=zwzz:^ ;ee£ i s ^i t^ 5 D. Van Nostrand'^s Publications, A Treatife on Ordnance and Naval Gunnery. Compiled and arranged as a Text-Book for the TT. S. Naval Acad- emy, by Lieutenant Edward Simpson, U. S. N. Second edi- tion, revised and enlarged, 1 vol. 8vo, plates and cuts, half morocco. $4. *'As the compiler has charge of the instruction in Naval Gunnery at the Naval Academy, his work, in the compilation of which he has consulted a large number of eminent authorities, is probably well suited for the purpose designed ty it— namely, the circulation of information which many officers, owing to constant service afloat, may not have been able to collect. In simple and plain lauffuage it gives instruction as to cannon, gun carriages, gun powder, projectiles, fuzes, locks, and primers; the theory of pointing guns, rifles, the practice of gunnery, and a great vaiiety of other sim lar matters, interesting to fighting men on sea and land." — Vfasliington Daily Gloh6. " A vast amount of information is conveyed in a readable and familiar form. The illuhtracinns arc excellent, and many of them unique, being colored or bronzi'd soiis lo represent various military arms, ic, witb more than photo- graphic literalness." — Washington Star. "It is scarcely necessary for us to say that a work prepared by a writer so practically conversant with all the subjects of which he treats, and who has such a reputation for scientific ability, cannot fail to take at once a high place amona the text-books of our naval service. 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New Infantry Tactics, For the Instruction, Exercise, and Manoeuvres of the Soldier, a Com- pany, Line of Skirmishers, Battalion, Brigade, or Corps d'Armee. By Brig. -Gen. Silas Casev, U. S. A. 3 vols. 24mo. Half roan, lithographed plates. $2.50. YoL. I. — School of the Soldier ; School of the Company ; In- struction for Skirmishers. Vol. II. — School of the Battalion. Vol. III. — Evolutions of a Brigade ; Evolutions of a Corps d'Armee. The manuscript of this new system of Infantry Tactics was carefully ex- amined by General McUlei.lan, and met with his unqualified approval, which be has since manifested by authorizing General Casey to adopt it for his entire division. The author has retained much that is valuable contained in ihe sys- tems of Scott and Hamdee. but has made many important changes and addi- tions which experience and the exigencies of the service require. 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Comprising Technical Definitions; Information on Raising and Keeping Troops ; Actual Service, iucluding makeshifts and improved materiel, and Law, Government, Regulation, and Administration relating to Land Forces. By Colonel H. L. Scott, Inspector-General U. S. A. 1 vol., large octavo, fully illustrated, half morocco. $5. ** It is a complete Encyclopoedia of Military Science."— PA^ZotZe^AiO' Ec&it- ing Bulletin, " We cannot speak too mucTi in legitimate praise of this work." — Wational Intelligencer. "It should be made a Text-book for the study of every Yolunteer.'"— iTar- per's Magazine. " "We cordially commend it to public favor." — Washington Globe. "T' lis comprehensive and skilfully prepared work supplies a want that has lonff been felt, and will bi> peculiarly valuable at this time as a book of refer- ence." — Boston Commercial Bulletin, "The Military Dictionary is splendidly got up in everyway, and reflects credit on the publishjr. 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Principally designed for Staff Officers in the Field. Partly trans- lated from the French of M. de RonvEE, Lieutenant-Colonel of the French Staff Corps, with Additions from Standard Amer- ican, French, and English Authorities. By Wm. P. Ceaighill, First Lieutenant U. S. Corps of Engineers, Assist. Prof, of Engineering at the tl. S. Military Academy, West Point. 1 vol. 18mo. Full roan. $1.50. " I have carefully examined Capt. Ceaighiil's Pocket Companion. I find It one of the very best works of the kind I have ever seen. Any Army or Volunteer officer who will make himself acquainted with the contents of this little book, will seldom be ignorant of his duties in camp or field '* H. W. HALLECK, Major-General U. S. A. " I have carefully examined the ' Manual for Staff Officers in tlie Field.' 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The Artillerift's Manual : Compiled from various Sources, and adapted to the Service of the United States. Profusely illustrated with woodcuts and engrav- ings on stone. Second edition, revised and corrected, with valuable additions, in press. By Capt. John Gibbon, U. S. Army. 1 vol. 8vo, half roan, $5 ; half russia, S6. This book is row considered the standard anthoritv for that particular branch of the Service in the United States Army. The War IJeiiurtment, at Washin-'- ton, has exhibited its thorough appreciation of the merits of this volume tha want of which has been hitherto much felt in the service, by subscribing for 700 copies, " It is with great pleasuro that we welcome the appearance of a new work on this subject entitled ' Plie Artillerist's Manual,' by Capt John Gibbon, a highly scientific and meritorious offleer of artillery in our regular service The work an octavo volume of 500 pages, in large, clear tvpe, appears to be well adapted to supply inst what has been heretofore needed to fill the gap between the simple Manual and the more ab.struse demonstrations of the science of gun- nery The whole work is profusely illustratoil with woodcuts and engravinas on stone, tending to give a niore complete and exact idea of the various mattcis described in the text. 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