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    This document outlines various hand signals and whistle signals used in scouting. It explains that hand signals are used to minimize talking and give orders, especially during activities where silence is important. It then lists and describes 14 different hand signals for commands like "all go away", "patrol in line", and "two line formation". It also explains that whistle signals are important for outdoor activities to clearly communicate information quickly. It lists and describes 5 different whistle signals for commands such as "danger, alarm, emergency" and "meal time, nap, refreshment".

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    This document outlines various hand signals and whistle signals used in scouting. It explains that hand signals are used to minimize talking and give orders, especially during activities where silence is important. It then lists and describes 14 different hand signals for commands like "all go away", "patrol in line", and "two line formation". It also explains that whistle signals are important for outdoor activities to clearly communicate information quickly. It lists and describes 5 different whistle signals for commands such as "danger, alarm, emergency" and "meal time, nap, refreshment".

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    GSP Hand and Whistles

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    This document outlines various hand signals and whistle signals used in scouting. It explains that hand signals are used to minimize talking and give orders, especially during activities where silence is important. It then lists and describes 14 different hand signals for commands like "all go away", "patrol in line", and "two line formation". It also explains that whistle signals are important for outdoor activities to clearly communicate information quickly. It lists and describes 5 different whistle signals for commands such as "danger, alarm, emergency" and "meal time, nap, refreshment".

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    Hand and Whistle

    Signals
    HAND SIGNALS
    Hand signals in scouting = less talk, more
    work
    •Used to minimize talking
    •Used for giving orders
    •Important during hikes, expeditions and
    places where silence is needed.
    1. All Go Away

    • Leader pushes her hand forward.


    • Girls move faster – give more
    pressure to the push.
    2. Patrol in Line

    • Extend both hand forward at


    shoulder level.
    • Fists closed.
    3. Stand

    • With left or right hand, leader


    moves her hand upward.
    4. 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 arm
    5. Silence

    • Raise right arm at shoulder level.


    6. One Line Formation

    • Both arms extended sideways.


    7. All Sit Down

    • With right or left hand


    • Bounce hand up and down
    8. Assemble or Come Back

    • Raise right hand above head


    • Move wrist counterclockwise.
    9. Double Time or Faster

    • Closed fist
    • Move bended arm up and down
    with force.
    10. Leaders Come Here

    • Extend left arm sideward


    • Bended right arm up at shoulder
    level
    11. Form a Semi-Circle

    • Both arms bent at chest level in


    semi-circle formation
    • (don’t touch the middle fingers )
    12. Form a Circle

    • Both arms encircled in front,


    fingers touching.
    13. All Come Here

    • Right hand wave at the girls.


    • Wave towards leaders.
    14. Two Line Formation

    • Both arms extended forward.


    HAND SIGNALS
    1. All Go Away
    2. Patrol in Line
    3. Stand
    4. Patrol Corners
    5. Silence
    HAND SIGNALS
    6. One Line Formation
    7. All Sit Down
    8. Assemble or Come Back
    9. Double Time or Faster
    10. Leaders Come Here
    HAND SIGNALS
    11. Form a Semi-Circle
    12. Form a Circle
    13. All Come Here
    14. Two Line Formation
    WHISTLE SIGNALS

    • Important in outdoor activities


    • Gives needed information
    immediately and clearly.
    1. Get Attention, Command Silence, Stay Put

    • 1 long whistle
    2. Danger, Alarm, Emergency

    • 3 long whistles
    3. Get out of Tents/Room, Scatter, Go Further

    • 4 long, slow whistles


    4. Patrol Leaders are Needed

    • 3 short whistles + 1 long


    whistle
    5. Meal Time, Nap, Refreshment

    • Alternate long and short


    whistles
    Hand and Whistle
    Signals
    WHISTLES
    1. Get Attention, Command Silence, Stay Put
    2. Danger, Alarm, Emergency
    3. Get out of Tents/Room, Scatter, Go Further
    4. Patrol Leaders are Needed
    5. Meal Time, Nap, Refreshment

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