224 MANUAL OF PACK TRANSPORTATION. 



mitting the raising or lowering of either box to equahze the load 

 should the contents of one box be lighter than its mate. 



Each box l)y this arrangement has a right-hand hook and a left- 

 hand angle iron, holding buttons, thus making boxes interchangeable. 

 Each box is then supplied with a "D" ring on each end of box to 

 receive the "lashing." 



For lashing two sections of rope about 4 feet long, standard size, 

 holding a ring on each end, and attached to each ring a latigo of 

 suitable length is attached; the rope portion is held under the boot 

 of the aparejo and latigos engage on to ''D" rings on ends of box, 

 and secured as in cinching a saddle. 



For the purpose of delivering ammunition at or near the firing 

 line, as may be desired, the metal band on front of each box is re- 

 leased and passed over the top of box. Both hands then grip the 

 wooden box, the thumbs raising the metallic case inside of box so 

 as to free the roller at bottom; this action causes the tin box to fall on 

 roller, forcing the case out instantly, the angle at which the boxes are 

 held on the pack mule giving impetus to the delivery of metallic 

 cases by their weight when raised above the roller. 



The lid is then closed and the band, by quick action, takes position 

 over spring, retaining the band securely, and the animal is ready to 

 return to the supply depot for another load of ammunition and de- 

 liver as before. 



By the aid of these wooden boxes and metallic cases, a rapid and 

 systematic ammunition supply can be maintained along the extent 

 of firing line by pack mules; on the basis of 1,000 rounds to the 

 metallic case, 100,000 rounds of ammunition can be delivered at any 

 point on the firing line in from two to three minutes, with proper 

 assistance on reaching the firing line, with a train of 50 pack mules. 

 (Designed by H. W. Daly.) 



PACK OUTFIT, AMERICAN MODEL, FOR MAXIM AUTOMATIC MACHINE GUN, 

 CALIBER 30, MODEL OF 1904. 



(Figs. 134-13.5.) 



Sec. 140. A complete outfit for one gun comprises five packs — one 

 for the gun and tripod, one for carrying six boxes of ammunition 

 loatHng machine, and box of tools and accessories, and three each 

 carrying six boxes of ammunition and two water boxes. 



The following is a list of the parts common to all the packs: (1) 

 Halter bridle, (2) blinders, (3) corona, (4) aparejo, (5) crupper, (G) 

 sobre-jalma, (7) pack frame, (8) aparejo cinclia, (9) belly cincha, (10) 

 load cincha. 



To complete the ammunition and belt-filling machine pack, a(hl to 

 the above ammunition hangers six ammunition boxes, one belt-filling 

 machine and box, and one box of tools and accessories. To complete 

 the ammunition and water box packs, add to the above: The ammuni- 

 tion hangers, six boxes of ammunition, and two water boxes. On 

 one of these ])acj<s is carried (1) the filhng cup with its straps. 



To complete the gun pack, add: (1) Gun hanger and gun, (2) tripod 

 hanger and tripod, (3) barrel case and spare barrel, (4) ammunition 

 boxes. 



