US Naval Training Center - Compass Yearbook (Bainbridge, MD)

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Group instruction in the 5 f38 caliber loading machine Elplanation of the various code markings on a 5 f38 proiecfile Observing safefy precauiions in loading a cartridge case L!

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f ORDNANCE 81 GUNNERY HE usefulness of a Navy rests primarily upon the fact that it can use its offensive and defensive weapons effectively at sea. Inas- much as most seamen usually become members of a naval gun crew, it is essential that a recruit in basic training gain a fundamental knowledge ofthe weapons and ammunition he is most like- ly to encounter while serving at sea. Lectures and classroom instruction are held and wide use is made of models, mock-ups and motion picture of naval guns in action. Practical demonstrations and participation of the recruit in actual gun and loading drills predominate. Safety precautions are strongly stressed in every period of instruction and strictly enforced in all drills. Each recruit is also taught the nomenclature and use of various small arms including the Garand CM-lb rifle, carbine, Thompson sub- machine gun, Browning automatic rifle, and the .4-5 caliber automatic pistol. In addition, he ac- tually fires the .22 caliber rifle marksmanship course on the small-bore indoor range. A Gunner's Mate explains the proper pro- cedure for handling 40mm ammunition. Team work on a 40mm loading machine

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