Hand Signals Flashcards
What is the hand signal for disperse?
Extend either arm horizontally from the shoulder: wave the arm repeatedly to the
front and to the side in a sweeping motion with the palm toward ground.
What is the hand signal for assemble/rally?
Raise the arm vertically overhead, palm to the front, and wave in large,
horizontal circles.
What is the signal for join me/follow me/come forward?
Point toward the person(s) or unit(s); beckon by
holding the arm horizontally to the front, palm up, and motioning toward the body.
What is the hand signal for increase speed/double time/ rush?
Raise the fist to the shoulder; thrust the fist upward
to the full extent of the arm and back to the shoulder level; do this several times rapidly.
What is the hand signal for a wedge formation?
Extend the arms downward and to the sides at a 45-degree angle below the horizontal, palms to the front.
Alternately, use the non-firing hand and point the index finger and pinky finger to the ground. All other fingers will be curled.
What is the hand signal for a V formation?
Raise the arms and extend them 45 degrees above the horizontal.
Alternately, use the non-firing hand and point both the index and pinky finger up. All other fingers will be
curled.
What is the hand signal for a line formation?
Extend the arms out to your sides parallel to the ground.
What is the hand signal for echelon left?
Extend the right arm and raise it 45 degrees above the shoulder. Extend the left arm 45 degrees below the horizontal and point toward the ground.
What is the hand signal for echelon right?
Extend the left arm and raise it 45 degrees above the shoulder. Extend the right arm 45 degrees below the horizontal and point toward the ground.
What is the hand signal for staggered column formation?
Extend the arms so that upper arms are parallel to the ground and the forearms are perpendicular. Raise the arms so they fully extended above the head. Repeat.
What is the hand signal for a column formation?
Raise and extend the arm overhead. Move it to the right and left. Continue until the formation is executed.
Alternately, to signal form a file or column, move the non-firing hand to touch the rim of the headgear directly in front of the face. Fingers will be extended and joined.
What is the hand signal for a herringbone formation?
Extend the arms out to your sides parallel to the ground. Bend the arms until the forearms are perpendicular. Repeat.
What is the hand signal for contact left?
Extend the left arm parallel to the ground. Bend the arm until the forearm is perpendicular. Repeat.
What is the hand signal for contact right?
Extend the right arm parallel to the ground. Bend the arm until the forearm is perpendicular. Repeat.
What is the hand signal for an air attack?
Outstretch your arms to the side above your head. Repeatedly cross your forearms above your head.
