1. Move Right or Left.

The instrumentman uses this signal to direct the rodman to move either to the left
or the right. The desired direction of movement is pointed out by the forefinger.

2. Give a Sight. The right or left hand is raised up and is held for a moment in a vertical position.

3 All Right. The levelman extends both arms horizontally and moves them up or down. When both arms
are brougnt still and horizontal it is meant to transmit a command to "hold steady."

4. This is a Point. The rodman raises the rod and holds it in a horizontal position over his head. It could
also be taken to mean, "Give me a Line. "

5. Move Back. The instr umentman uses this signal to direct the rodman to move back farther. He
transmits the command by raising his right hand with the palm facing toward the rodman and then
moving it into a horizontal position with his palm faced down.

6. Pick Up Instruments. When a new set up of the level is desired, the chief of party signals the
instrumentman by

first extending both arms downward then raising them up quickly as though an object is being lifted.

7. Raise (or Lower) Target.The instrumentman motions to the rodman by either raising his arm above his
shoulder to raise the rod, or by dropping his arm below his waist to lower the target. When the raised or
lowered target approaches the desired setting, the arm is brought back to a horizontal position.

8. Come In. The chief of party or instrumentman uses this signal to direct any member of the survey
party to come in or assemble. It is executed by moving the arm into a circular motion starting from
below the waist to the front of his face.

9. Plumb the Rod. The hand is extended vertically above the head and moved slowly in the direction it is
desired to plumb the rod.

10. Establish a Turning Point. To establish a turning point, the arm is swung slowly in a circle above the
head.

11. This is a Turning Point. To identify a turning point, the leveling rod (or range pole) is raised overhead
in a horizohtal position. It is then lowered into a vertical position and held on the point.

12. Wave The Rod. The instrumentman holds his arm above his head and continuously waves it back and
forth.

13. Face The Rod. This is a signal given out by the instrumentman to direct the rodman to face the rod
towards the line of sight. It is executed by rais ing both arms above the head and twisting both hands
back and forth.

14. Reverse The Rod.The command to reverse the rod is transmitted to the rodman by extending the
arms above the head and slowly rotating both arms in a circular motion towards one side of the body.
15. Move Forward. From a position where both arms are horizontally, the arms are slowly bent on the
elbows and the hands raised into a vertical position. This signal is used to direct the rodman to move
forward.

16. Use The Long Rod. To give the signal to use the long rod, the instrument extends both arms
downward then slowly raises it over his head.