Part 46 (1/2)

Forward, MARCH. Carry the hand to the shoulder; straighten and hold the arm horizontally, thrusting it in the direction of march.

This signal is also used to execute quick time from double time.

[Ill.u.s.tration: Halt: Arm held stationary. Double Time: Arm moved up and down several times.]

HALT. Carry the hand to the shoulder. Thrust the hand upward and hold the arm vertically.

Double time, MARCH. Carry the hand to the shoulder; rapidly thrust the hand upward the full extent of the arm several times.

[Ill.u.s.tration: Squads Right]

Squads right, MARCH. Raise the arm laterally until horizontal; carry it to a vertical position above the head and swing it several times between the vertical and horizontal positions.

[Ill.u.s.tration: Squads Left]

Squads left, MARCH. Raise the arm laterally until horizontal; carry it downward to the side and swing it several times between the downward and horizontal positions.

[Ill.u.s.tration: To the rear

Squads Right About]

Squads right about, MARCH (if in close order) or, To the rear, MARCH (if in skirmish line). Extend the arm vertically above the head; carry it laterally downward to the side, and swing it several times between the vertical and downward positions.

[Ill.u.s.tration: Change direction]

Change direction or Column right (left), MARCH. The hand on the side toward which the change of direction is to be made is carried across the body to the opposite shoulder, forearm horizontal; then swing in a horizontal plane, arm extended, pointing in the new direction.

[Ill.u.s.tration: As Skirmishers]

As skirmishers, MARCH. Raise both arms laterally until horizontal.

[Ill.u.s.tration: As Skirmishers Guide Center]

As skirmishers, guide center, MARCH. Raise both arms laterally until horizontal; swing both simultaneously upward until vertical, and return to the horizontal; repeat several times.

[Ill.u.s.tration: As Skirmishers Guide right]

As skirmishers, guide right (left), MARCH. Raise both arms laterally until horizontal; hold the arm on the side of the guide steadily in the horizontal position; swing the other upward until vertical, and return it to the horizontal; repeat several times.

[Ill.u.s.tration: a.s.semble]

a.s.semble, MARCH. Raise the arm vertically to its full extent and describe horizontal circles.

[Ill.u.s.tration: To announce range Battle sight]

Range or Change Elevation. To announce range, extend the arm toward the leaders or men for whom the signal is intended, fist closed; by keeping the fist closed battle sight is indicated;

[Ill.u.s.tration: Range 300 Or increase by 300]

by opening and closing the fist, expose thumb and fingers to a number equal to the hundreds of yards;