Dic: mount (some of its meanings as a verb)

• 1: To place oneself upon; get up on: mount a horse; mount a platform.
• 2: To organize and equip: mount an army.
• 3: To prepare and set in motion: mount an attack.
• 4(a) To set in position for use: mount guns.
• 4(b) To carry as equipment: The warship mounted ten guns.

.... The American Heritage