USJTF Hand and Arm Signals
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Terminal Learning Objective • Action: Hand and Arm Signals • Conditions: With a USJTF Unit Worldwide • Standards: Conduct Basic Hand and Arm Signals • Source: Citadel (USMC/USN) Officers Academy
• USJTF Directive: All hand and Arm Signals will be conducted the same in the USJTF regardless of location
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USJTF STANDARDIZED HAND AND ARM SIGNALS
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Three Types of Signals 1. WHISTLE
- EXCELLENT FOR SMALL UNIT LEADERS. - FAST TRANSMITION TO A LARGE GROUP
- PREARRANGED AND UNDERSTOOD - REDUCED BY BATTLEFIELD NOISES
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Three Types of Signals 2. SPECIAL SIGNALS - SPECIAL METHODS AND DEVICES - FLAG - PYROTECHNICS - GROUND-TO-AIR SIGNALS
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Three Types of Signals 3.
HAND AND ARM SIGNALS - RAPID TRANSMISSION
- PRE ARRANGED - SHORT DISTANCE - SILENT
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DECREASE SPEED
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CHANGE DIRECTION OR COLUMN
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ENEMY IN SIGHT
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RANGE
One Finger per 100 Meters (1.25 Football Fields)
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COMMENCE FIRING FASTER/SLOWER
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CEASE FIRING
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ASSEMBLE
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FORM COLUMN
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ARE YOU READY? I AM READY
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ATTENTION
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SHIFT Formation
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ECHELON LEFT (RIGHT)
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SKIRMISHERS OR ON LINE
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WEDGE
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VEE
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STRIKE TEAM / STRIKE GROUP
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Calling USJTF Company!
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CLOSE UP / OPEN UP
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DISPERSE
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LEADERS JOIN ME
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I DO NOT UNDERSTAND
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FORWARD / ADVANCE
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HALT / FREEZE
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DISMOUNT, DOWN, TAKE COVER / MOUNT
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DISREGARD PREVIOUS COMMAND
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RIGHT / LEFT FLANK
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INCREASE SPEED, DOUBLE TIME
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HASTY AMBUSH RIGHT / LEFT
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OBJECTIVE RALLY POINT
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DANGER AREA
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HEAD COUNT
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PACE COUNT
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