Lplacement Officer

In coast artillery, the officer in charge of one or more emplacements. He is responsible to the battery commander for the condition of the emplacement material and for the efficiency of its service. … pf Fire. — A general term meaning fire direction, which embraces the steps which enable the commander of one or more fire units to bring an effective fire to bear upon the desired target at the proper time. — A hazardous attempt upon the enemy; a forlorn hope. ipty Bastion- — When the rampart, following the outline of the crest of the bastion; has in its center an interior space on the level of the ground, the bastion "is called empty or hollow. irmei, — The straps by means of which a shield was held firmly on the arm: Barbette. — Said … guns when they are elevated so as to fire over In' a Barbette. parapet.and not through the embrasures. Also written … A.French term meaning the packing of rifles, etc., in arm chests, etc. ampmentw — A lodgment or home for soldiers in the field, and may.be designated as intrenched, flying, position and instruction encampments or camps. … The line of works enclosing the whole area of a fortified place; called also the body of the place. … ipher. — A cryptogram or a me age as it appears in cipher. … pa around; as in a circle: to encompa , inclose or surround, as the army encircled the city.