Who announces the 'READY DROP' during the procedure?

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Who announces the 'READY DROP' during the procedure?

The signal to begin feeding the round into the breech—“Ready Drop”—is given by the ammunition handler, Cannoneer who is responsible for the rounds. This crew member is stationed with the ammo and controls the drop sequence, confirming that the round is properly seated and everything is aligned before it is dropped into the chamber. The Section Chief oversees the overall operation and the firing sequence, but the immediate, hands-on signal to drop comes from Cannoneer #4, who handles the ammunition and coordinates the next step with the loader and breech crew. This role separation keeps safety and timing tight during the drill, ensuring the gun fires only when everything is ready.

The signal to begin feeding the round into the breech—“Ready Drop”—is given by the ammunition handler, Cannoneer who is responsible for the rounds. This crew member is stationed with the ammo and controls the drop sequence, confirming that the round is properly seated and everything is aligned before it is dropped into the chamber. The Section Chief oversees the overall operation and the firing sequence, but the immediate, hands-on signal to drop comes from Cannoneer #4, who handles the ammunition and coordinates the next step with the loader and breech crew. This role separation keeps safety and timing tight during the drill, ensuring the gun fires only when everything is ready.

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