Gunner orders: SECURE THE PIECE
(Cannoneers begin to stow the implements and secure the gun.)
Numbers 1 through 4 place the implements, acquired initially as described in Position A of the loading sequence, on their hangers. The sponge bucket, sponges, worm and handspikes are returned to their proper positions. The vent cover is installed and all debris left from the firing sequence is retrieved. When this has been accomplished, Numbers 1 through 4 return to their posts and come to attention as in Position E of the Limber Drill.
Satisfied the gun and the implements are secure the Gunner continues the sequence.
Position E: The Gunner moves the gun crew to the limber where they will return the issued implements.
Gunner orders: RIGHT ABOUT FACE
Numbers 1 through 4 turn to face the Gunner, Number 5 faces the limber.
Gunner orders: FORWARD MARCH
Numbers 1 through 4 advance toward the Gunner. The Gunner halts the gun crew at a convenient post. Number 5 does not advance.
Gunner orders: HALT
The Gunner stations himself behind Number 2
Gunner orders: POST ON THE LIMBER MARCH or other commands to position the gun crew at the limber.
Position F: In formation, the detachment, moves to the limber and halts in a position as described in Position E of the Limber Drill except, Number 1 through 5 and the Gunner are facing toward Number 8. At this point, Number 6 and 8 take charge of the detachment and reacquire the issued implements in the order described in Position D, C, and B of the Limber Drill.
Number 8 or the Chief-of-the-Piece will inspect all implements and will open and search all tube pouches for unused friction primers and the cartridge haversack for loose powder or other debris. Residue from firing, aluminum foil, will be deposited with Number 8. When the implement inspection and exchange has been completed, Number 6 orders the chest cover closed and locked. Number 7 closes the cover. Number 6 and 8 informs the Gunner that all implements have been retrieved.
Number 6 reports: IMPLEMENTS HAVE BEEN RETURNED
Gunner orders: DETACHMENT, FORM INTO FILES
Number 6 steps to the front of Number 4, Number 8 steps to the front of Number 6. Number 7 steps to the front of Number 5. The Gunner may advance the detachment to clear the area of the limber.
This being accomplished, the Chief-of-the-Piece or the Gunner forms the detachment into a proper marching formation. The detachment is marched to their next assignment.
