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Loyal Train of Artillery Chapter U. S. Field Artillery Association
Event ____________________ Unit Name ________________________ Type of Artillery ______________________ Number of Crew __________ Name and Rank Of Unit Commander_____________________________
Y N Tube ( ) ( ) Bore clean and relatively smooth ( ) ( ) Internal signs of damage ( ) ( ) Liner secure ( ) ( ) Vent clean and acceptable size
Y N Carriage ( ) ( ) Wheels tight, free of rot and serious cracks ( ) ( ) Wheels turn freely ( ) ( ) All wood sound and free of rot and serious cracks ( ) ( ) Parts missing or damaged ( ) ( ) All Iron work tight ( ) ( ) Elevating mechanism operating properly ( ) ( ) Tube rotates freely on trunnions ( ) ( ) Cap squares snug and properly keyed
Y N Implements and Equipment ( ) ( ) Sponge(s) in good condition and fitted to the Bore ( ) ( ) Sponge bucket filled and free of leaks ( ) ( ) Rammer head(s) tight and sound ( ) ( ) Worm prongs sharp and not bent ( ) ( ) Proper gloves for No. 1 & 2 ( ) ( ) Proper Thumbstall ( ) ( ) Vent pick, non-ferrous metal only ( ) ( ) Haversack free of loose powder ( ) ( ) Tube pouch for No. 4 and No. 3 if possible ( ) ( ) Lanyard for each tube pouch, fiber only no wire ( ) ( ) Gimlet ( ) ( ) Vent Brush ( ) ( ) Pliers for striking primer ( ) ( ) Syringe
Y N Limber Chest ( ) ( ) Can be locked ( ) ( ) Lock present ( ) ( ) Clear of nonessential items ( ) ( ) Free of loose powder ( ) ( ) Rounds properly rolled and stored ( ) ( ) Friction primers properly stored
Y N Crew ( ) ( ) Loading and firing drill acceptable ( ) ( ) Failed primer drill acceptable ( ) ( ) Coats for No. 1 and No. 2
Inspection has been completed and this piece has been ( ) accepted ( ) rejected for field service at this event.
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