It is a warning that the circuit has been closed. The command ordinarily will only be given after aircraft have been observed to reach a bombing position, to have released their bombs, and just before the bombs reach the surface.Ī statement made by the gun or director as he closes the firing key. The battery is divided into groups firing at two or more targets.Īll hands on deck drop down on their faces to avoid bomb fragments. Places each director in control of its own battery guns. Places the designated director in control. The director fires each turret when ready.Ī method of control in which the guns are trained and elevated either automatically or by matching indicators operated by director and associated instruments and as corrected by them. If necessary for guns to go to "loading" position then guns fire. Guns fire as soon as loaded, if at firing elevation. Applies only to ships having automatic control of guns. The firing is not stopped for spots or corrections. The master key may then be closed at any time. The whole battery fires at the same target.Ĭommon, (High Explosive) (Illuminating) (Armor Piercing) Projectileĭirects preparation to fire the type of ammunition indicated.ĭirect the method of master key which consist of keeping all director optics on the target horizon at all times. Given normally when a short period of time is desired between salvos for shifting targets, introducing spots, etc. Loaded guns will remain loaded except that projectiles must not remain in hot guns unload such guns according to ship's doctrine. All other functions of the control party and the gun crew continue. Stop following the target and resume "alert" positions at stations. On this command gun captains report in order to control the rounds fired, conditions, guns and casualties. This command does not necessarily mean the action is over. Loaded guns will with permission of CO be unloaded by methods ordered from control unless previously directed to use another procedure, and will not be re-loaded until directed. The barrage must be relaid depending upon the movements of the target.Ī command to extinguish searchlight arcs. Guns are fired automatically by a gyro device as the ship rolls the guns across the target.Ī method of rapid fire using a fixed range, or fuze setting so that the target if it continues its course and speed will pass through it. If a station misses, it comes in at the end.Ī command given when it is desired to allow the men to relax at their stations. Directs preliminary dispositions for type target designated.īe on the watch for planes guns train to established standby positions covering their sectors.Īll Stations Report When Manned and ReadyĪ command given by Control while the circuit is being manned. This states the type of target to be expected. Applies also to torpedo directors and tubes. All comments and requests for additional copies should be sent to the Interior Control Board, Room 2732, Navy Department, Washington 25, DC.Ĭommand from either Conn or Control to train out directors and guns and form an ammunition train, given when target is first sighted or suspected. Before the final edition is published it is desired to obtain comments, criticisms and recommendations for the improvement of the manual. The commands and orders are also listed alphabetically with the section designated in which they may be found. The commands and orders pertinent to these general divisions are listed with their definitions. The publication is divided into the sections: Gunnery, Seamanship, Engineering, and General. All hands should be thoroughly familiar with the commands used in their department. Standardization of commands and orders will reduce the number of mistakes which result from misunderstanding and misinterpretation.Īll hands should be reasonably familiar with all commands and orders listed. The purpose of this publication is to make available a number of the more frequently used commands and orders.
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