CHAPTER I. Definitions and general principles 7

II. Matériel of the system 11 III. Loading room duties 34 IV. Locating distribution box, laying multiple cable, marking out mine field 42 V. Assembling and planting mines 48 VI. Test of mines and apparatus 56 VII. Taking up mines 62 VIII. The mine command 65

APPENDIXES. 1. Explosives 69 2. Oil engine and generator 77 3. Storage battery 84 4. Submarine mine cable 92 5. Care and preservation of matériel 107 6. Instructions for masters of mine planters 111 7. Manual for small boats 115 8. Supply list 121