HAND SIGNALS

in scouting = less talk, more work

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used to minimize talking
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used for giving orders
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important during hikes, expeditions and places wheresilence is neededDIFFERENT HAND
SIGNALS1. ALL GO AWAY

leader pushes her hands forward

girls move faster – give more pressure to the push2. PATROL IN LINE

extend both hands forward at shoulder level

fists closed3. STAND

with left or right hand, leader moves her hand upward4. PATROL CORNERS

bend both hands

right hand upward and left hand horizontally at chest level

rest the elbow of the right arm on the closed fist of the left arm5. SILENCE

raise right arm at shoulder level6. ONE LINE FORMATION

both arms extended sideways7. ALL SIT DOWN

with right or left hand

bounce hand up and down8. ASSEMBLE OR COME BACK

raise right hand above head

move wrist counterclockwise9. DOUBLE TIME or FASTER

closed fist

move bended arm up and down with force10. LEADERS COME HERE

extend left arm sideward

bended right arm up at shoulder level11. FORM A SEMI-CIRCLE

both arms bent at chest level in semi-circle formation(middle fingers don’t touch)12. FORM A
CIRCLE

both arms encircled in front, fingers touching13. ALL COME HERE

right hand waves at the girls

wave towards leader 14. TWO LINE FORMATION

both arms extended forward

WHISTLE SIGNALS

important in outdoor activities

gives needed information immediately and clearly 1. GET ATTENTION, COMMAND SILENCE,
STAY PUT
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1 long whistle2. DANGER, ALARM, EMERGENCY.
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3 long whistles3. GET OUT OF TENTS, ROOM; SCATTER, GO FARTHER
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4 long, slow whistles4. PATROL LEADERS ARE NEEDED COME UP TO YOU

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3 short whistles + 1 long whistle5. MEAL TIME, NAP, REFRESHMENTS CALL FOR GRUB

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alternate long and short whistles
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6. TO KNOW WHEN EVERYTHING IS OKAY, NOTHING TOWORRY ABOUT AFTER AN

EMERGENCY
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2 short whistles7. TO RALLY, CONVENE, STAY TOGETHER IN A GROUP
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continuous 4 short, sharp blasts