(_b_) Push a feed strip, stop lugs to the rear, in its guides on the machine until the feed tooth catches back of the first middle clip. (_c_) Turn the crank. At each complete turn of the crank first a cartridge is pushed forward into the clips, and then the feed strip fed ahead one notch into position for the succeeding cartridge. (_d_) When filled remove the feed strip. This machine is operated most efficiently by two men. One supplies the machine with feed strips, turns the crank, and removes filled feed strips; the other supplies the hopper with cartridges. N.B.—The feed strips may also be readily filled by hand; care should be taken that the rims of all cartridges bear back against their stop lugs. RE-SIZING THE FEED STRIPS. When the feed strips have been used repeatedly, the middle clips sometimes lose their curvature to such an extent that the cartridges are not firmly held. This is quickly remedied by passing the strips through the re-sizing tool so as to restore the middle clips to their original form. As a rule, very little re-sizing is necessary, slight contact between the re-sizing roller and the top of the middle clip sufficing. General. DUTIES. (Referring mainly to the Maxim and Vickers’ Guns.) Section Officer. To command his section in accordance with orders and the tactical situation. To select gun positions. To observe and control fire. To give instructions to range taker. To act, when brigaded, under instructions of the B.M.G.O. Sergeant. Supervise guns coming into action as the section officer will direct. Be prepared to take command in the event of the officer becoming a casualty; in fact, act as the officer’s understudy. Corporal. Responsible for packing, and contents of limbered wagon· On the march he will be in rear of it and work brake as required. Superintend unpacking, and take command in the absence of officer and sergeant. See that rifles and packs of Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are put into wagon. Have spare parts box handy. Supervise ammunition supply and belt filling. Direct limbered wagons as required. Superintend filling of sandbags and cutting of brushwood. Watch for signals from section officer. Take place of sergeant in the event of him becoming a casualty. No. 1 Firer. Will personally clean and look after his gun. Carry tripod into action, place it in position and assist No. 2 in mounting. Repeat all orders received. Observe his own fire. No. 2. Assists No. 1 at the gun, carries it into action and mounts it with the assistance of No. 1. Attends to the feeding. Watch for signals from the section officer. Nos. 3 and 4. Ammunition carriers. No. 3 takes first supply to the gun assisted by No. 4 and arranges that spare parts wallet is brought up to gun position.