740. Should the inspector be other than the captain the
latter, having prepared his battery for inspection and taken his
post, salutes when the inspector arrives in front of him. The
inspector returns the salute, inspects the captain, and then in-
spects the battery in the order just prescribed. As soon as
inspected the captain returns saber and accompanies the in-
spector.
^ Battery Inspection, Dismounted,

74 1. The battery being in line, the officers at carry saber, the
captain causes the ranks to be opened and commands : 1. In spec-
tion; 2. PISTOL, Each man as the inspector approaches him
executes inspection pistol,

742. The captain returns saber, inspects the chiefs of pla-
toon, the front rank, the rear rank, and the file closers, begin-
ning on the right of each and returning by the left and rear.
During the inspection of the ranks the lieutenants face about
and stand at ease ; they may be directed to accompany the cap-
tain or to assist in the inspection. Upon the completion of the
inspection the lieutenants face to the front and resume the at-
tention ; the captain closes the ranks and dismisses the battery.
743. Should the inspector be other than the captain the
latter opens ranks and, when the inspector approaches, brings
the battery to attention, faces to the front and salutes. The
salute acknowledged, the captain carries saber, faces about, com-
mands: 1. Inspection; 2. PISTOL, and again faces to the front.
The inspection proceeds as before; the captain returns saber
and accompanies the inspector as soon as the latter has in-
spected him.
