Visual signals

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Visual signals serve to pass on information in situations in which communication by other means is only possible to a limited extent or e.g. B. is inexpedient for tactical reasons. For especially in special units of the police or the military use. They serve u. a. the passing on of commands , directions or the instruction of drivers z. B. when reversing.

Visual signals can be given as arm signals / hand signals or - with limited visibility - as light signals. If the respective situation allows, noise signals can also be used (e.g. with the aid of a signal whistle ) to announce the giving of visual signals.

The signaling device uses the speed at which visual signals are given to indicate how quickly or how slowly the respective command or commands should be executed. If he combines several visual signals, he leaves a short pause between two visual signals. The recipient confirms by repeating that he has understood the respective command. In the case of an arm / hand signal, the confirmation is passed on to the other group members; In the case of light signals, the signaling person is initially confirmed and the signal is then passed on. Military traffic regulation signs such as B. by military police or when instructing drivers are not repeated by the recipient.

Arm signals / hand characters with the bare hand, or one or both arms with an auxiliary item (z. B. Winkerkelle given). Light signals are usually given in different signal colors (white, green, red). Light signals are only permitted on railway facilities or in their immediate vicinity, provided that they do not endanger railway operations.

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