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ESTABLISHMENT OF A BATTERY. 
If an auxiliary mark is used tke choice of the same is left to the 
Nos. 1 under control of their divisional commanders. 
In firing at fixed targets, the line is roughly laid out (or lines if 
there is more than one target), by nailing down the “battens,” the 
exact line being obtained by trial shots. 
The apparatus used for observing the deviations of the shots must be 
accurately layed on the point aimed at. 
The divisional commanders superintend the obtaining of the correct 
line of fire, and then have the embrasures laid out. 
Section 7. 
ACTION. 
On the command “action” being given by the battery commander 
the detachments proceed as laid down in para. 8 and 9 of the 
Drill Regulations. As soon as the Nos. 1 have satisfied themselves 
that their guns are ready for action they report to the divisional 
commanders. The latter having rectified any deficiency,report to the 
battery commander. 
Any irregularity occuring during exercise or practice is reported by 
the Nos. 1 through the divisional to the battery commander. 
The look out men, when they are ready, report to the battery 
commander. Neither the battery commander nor divisional commanders 
draw their swords or side arms. 
Section 8. 
SERVICE OF THE GUNS. 
When the battery is ready for action, the battery commander,* before 
taking up his position as mentioned in section 2, places himself where 
be can overlook the working of the guns, and gives the order “attention” 
and in case the guns are to be laid by quadrant and hanging scales, the 
further order “With Shell Load ” “T-A- 0 .” On the word of command 
“ With Shell Load ” the service of the guns is commenced without 
further commands (para. 16 of the drill regulations). 
When firing is to commence the battery commander gives the word 
“ From the right (left) flank slow fire one round;” or having ordered 
the requisite pause between each round “ From the right (left) flank, 
Ordinary Fire.” 
If the laying is by tangent scale, the commands given are: “ With 
Shell Load”; “No. 3 Gun of direction,” “ 2lf° elevation ” “2 left 
deflection ” “ Slow fire from the right.” 
* The Battery Commander should make a pause after giving the order regarding eleva¬ 
tion, delieotion, and length of fuze, to allow it to be repeated by the divisional commanders 
before the next order is given. 
