5 and 6 are responsible for the preparation and supply of ammunition. They ensure that shell and cartridges are kept clean and protected from damp and extremes of temperature. They sort ammunition into groups.

5 ensures that the cartridges used during any one shoot are all of one nature of propellant, and so far as is possible are one of propellant lot number. 5 operates the fuse setter hand when in use.

6 operates the fuse indicator when in use.

6 is responsible that the hand brake at the left of the trailer is off before travelling.

If the tractor is to reverses when the trailer is hooked in, 6 is responsible that the backing stop is lowered. He is responsible for raising, ie, releasing, the backing stop before travelling.

When the trailer is to be manhandled 6 releases the overrun brakes, if on, by raising the brake release lever.

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