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Basic Signal Comms OK
Basic Signal Comms OK
COMMUNICATION
MILITARY SCIENCE (MS-1)
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INTRODUCTION
IDENTIFY THE FIVE (5) MEANS OF BASIC
SIGNAL COMMUNICATION
DEMONSTRATE THE STANDARD ARM AND
HANDS SIGNAL.
DEMONSTRATE SIGNALS FOR COMBAT
FORMATIONS AND BATTLE DRILLS.
EXPLAIN RADIO COMMUNICATION
PROCEDURES.
INTRODUCTION
Signals are used to transmit commands or
information when radio and other means of
communication are not available or during instances
when silence must be maintained.
Fire Team.
Bring your right
arm diagonally across
your chest.
DEFINITION
Close Up.
Start your signal with your both
arms extended sideward and palms
forward. Then bring your palms
together in front of your body
momentarily. When repetition of this
signal is necessary, bring your arms
back to the starting position by a
movement along the front of your body.
DEFINITION
Open Up or Extend. Start your
signal with your arms extended in front of
your body and palms together. Then bring
arms to the horizontal position of your
sides with palms facing forward. When
repetition of this signal is necessary, return
your arms along the front of your body as
in the starting position. You may repeat
the signal until you are understood.
DEFINITION
Disperse. Extend your either arm
vertically overhead. Wave the hand and arm to
the front, left, right and rear with your palm
facing towards the direction of each
movement.
DEFINITION
Forward, Advance to the
Right (Left).
This signal is always used
when starting from a halt. Face
and move in the desired
direction of the march and at
the same time extend your arm
horizontally to the rear. Then
swing it overhead and forward
in the direction of the movement
until it is horizontal with your
palms down.
DEFINITION
Halt.
Carry your hand to
your shoulder with your
palm facing to the front.
Then thrust the hand
upward vertically to the full
extent of your arm and
hold it in that position until
the signal is understood.
DEFINITION
Freeze.
Make the signal
for “halt” and clinch
your hand into a fist.
DEFINITION
Down and Take Cover.
Extend your arm sideward at an
angle of 45 degrees above the
horizontal with your palm down.
Then lower your hand to your
side. You may use both arms in
giving this signal. Repeat the
signal until understood.
DEFINITION
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