Military Signals, Symbols & Signs


This doctrine covers the utilisation of standardized hand, body, pyrotechnic, flag, ground to air signals and symbols and signs in the field. These communication methods have been refined over hundreds of years of implimentation to provide a versatile set of communication signals for use in the field.

Military communications, or Signals (not to be confused with military line of communications (LOC)), is a field of military activities, tactics and equipment dealing with communications.

First of all, military communications are battlefield (combat) communications, including intercommunication with a higher command or country’s government.

Military Signals For Land Operations

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Military Signals For Land Operations

Signals are widely used throughout Military operations, with the most common being arm–and–hand, flag, pyrotechnic, and ground–to–air signals, along with chemical light sticks, flashlights, and other items as long as their use is standardized within a unit and understood by soldiers and units working in the area This comprehensive guide discusses all aspects of Military signals and their uses.

Standardized Military and SWAT Hand and Arm Signals

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Standardized Military and SWAT Hand and Arm Signals

Whether your Military, SWAT or another form of combat group, your cell should have a standardized set of hand and arm signals that everyone knows and can be used in the event of an emergency or combat situation.