2. The entire crew of Number Two gun are very desirous of a six months’ tryout to prove their ability, and if the service rendered is satisfactory, it is recommended that more gun crews from U. S. Naval ships be transferred to the Western Front; the transfer to be voluntary. 3. This is being done in the French and British Navies, and is proving very successful. (Signed) P. R. BRADLEY, _Gun Captain No. 2 Gun._ First Endorsement _U. S. S. Leviathan,_ April 29, 1919. From Gunnery Officer To Commanding Officer, Via Executive Officer. 1. Forwarded. Recommended that if the ship is required to furnish a gun crew for the proposed Naval Artillery Brigade, this request be favorably considered. The spirit of the gun crew is especially to be commended. (Signed) A. H. BATEMAN, _Lieutenant, U. S. N._ The American Artillery referred to was the U. S. Naval Brigade. They served on the Western Front under the command of Admiral Plunkett, United States Navy, and did great credit to themselves and the naval service. TARGET PRACTICE Our first target practice was held November 27, 1917, while returning from our trial trip to Guantanamo, Cuba. During the time the ship was being prepared for sea at Hoboken, little time was had for drills and preparing the gun crews. However, they were all drilled in their various duties and every effort was put forth to get them in shape. The practice was held in a choppy sea with a stiff wind blowing and an overcast sky, making it difficult to pick up the targets—two spars, so weighted as to make them float upright. Despite this handicap and the newness of the crews, an excellent score was made. SCORE Shots fired, 78; hits made, 63; percentage of hits, 75.42 per cent. This good shooting called forth the following note of commendation from the Gunnery Officer to all gun crews. _U. S. S. Leviathan,_ December 7th, 1917. Memo from Gunnery Officer To All Gun Crews: The Gunnery Officer is highly pleased with the results of the late target practice. Such accurate firing in action would almost surely put a submarine out of action in short order, and if we are ever called upon to fight for our lives, the Gunnery Officer is confident that the Gun Crews will bear themselves as calmly as they did a few days ago and shoot as accurately. (Signed) G. H. BOUCHER, _Lieutenant, U. S. N._