Combat Hand And Arm Signals

Front 1

DISPERSE

Back 1

Extend arm vertically overhead, wave hand front, left, right, and rear, palm facing toward the direction of the movement.

Front 2

I DON'T UNDERSTAND

Back 2

seabee salute

Front 3

FORWARD ADVANCE TO THE RIGHT(LEFT) TO THE REAR

Back 3

Used when starting from a halt. Face and move in the desired direction of march. At the same time, extend the arm horizontally in the direction of movement until it is horizontal palm down.

Front 4

HALT

Back 4

Carry the hand to the shoulder, palm front, then thrust the arm upward vertically to the full extent of the arm and hold it in that position until the signal is understood.

Front 5

FREEZE

Back 5

Same as "halt" except with fist.

Front 6

FORWARD ADVANCE TO THE RIGHT(LEFT) TO THE REAR.

Back 6

Used when starting from a "halt".Face and move in the desired direction of the march. With arm extended diagonally out move arm down to leg, palm down.

Front 7

INCREASE SPEED, DOUBLE TIME

Back 7

Carry the hand to the shoulder, fist closed, rapidly thrust the fist upward vertically to full extent of the arm and back to the shoulder several times.

Front 8

HASTY AMBUSH RIGHT(LEFT).

Back 8

Raise fist to shoulder level and thrust several times in desired direction.

Front 9

RALLY POINT

Back 9

Touch the belt buckle with one hand and then point to the ground.

Front 10

OBJECTIVE RALLY POINT

Back 10

Touch the belt buckle with one hand and then point to the ground and make a circular motion with the hand.