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LoC No.: 09008234

Title: Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy.
1866. Fourth edition.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeannie Howse, Curtis Weyant and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The University of Michigan Making of America collection)

Summary: "Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy" is a military manual written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as a detailed set of guidelines for naval officers and crew, outlining procedures and responsibilities related to the preparation and usage of ordnance and armaments on naval vessels. Its content is likely intended for instructional use within the Navy, focusing on ensuring readiness for battle and effective operation of naval firepower. The opening of this manual begins with formal communication from the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, presenting revisions to the ordnance instructions. It introduces the various parts of the book, which cover preparations for battle, the equipment and maneuvers of boats, and specifics about ordnance stores. Early chapters detail the roles of different officers, their specific duties regarding ordnance management, training of the crew for exercises, and maintaining equipment readiness. The manual emphasizes the importance of discipline, strategy, and safety procedures in naval operations as part of an organized and effective military force. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Ordnance

EBook No.: 19058

Published: Aug 16, 2006

Downloads: 127

Language: English

Subject: United States. Navy

Subject: United States. Navy -- Small-boat service

Subject: United States. Navy -- Ordnance and ordnance stores

LoCC: Naval science: Naval ordnance

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 09008234

Title: Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy.
1866. Fourth edition.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeannie Howse, Curtis Weyant and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The University of Michigan Making of America collection)

Summary: "Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy" is a military manual written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as a detailed set of guidelines for naval officers and crew, outlining procedures and responsibilities related to the preparation and usage of ordnance and armaments on naval vessels. Its content is likely intended for instructional use within the Navy, focusing on ensuring readiness for battle and effective operation of naval firepower. The opening of this manual begins with formal communication from the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, presenting revisions to the ordnance instructions. It introduces the various parts of the book, which cover preparations for battle, the equipment and maneuvers of boats, and specifics about ordnance stores. Early chapters detail the roles of different officers, their specific duties regarding ordnance management, training of the crew for exercises, and maintaining equipment readiness. The manual emphasizes the importance of discipline, strategy, and safety procedures in naval operations as part of an organized and effective military force. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Ordnance

EBook No.: 19058

Published: Aug 16, 2006

Downloads: 127

Language: English

Subject: United States. Navy

Subject: United States. Navy -- Small-boat service

Subject: United States. Navy -- Ordnance and ordnance stores

LoCC: Naval science: Naval ordnance

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.