Given a command or situation, communicate using hand and arm signals to exchange non. Generalvisual signals are any means of communication that require sight andcan be used to transmit prearranged messages rapidly over short distances. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Extend the arm sideways, slightly above horizontal, palm to the front. Visual signals fm 2160 paperback january 1, 1974 by department of the army author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Support more free survival info, by following us on. Price new from used from paperback, 1974 please retry. Signals used with equipment or during operations are in manuals that relate to such operations. Tc 631 warfighter handbook for combat service support live fire exercise, dated. These range from basic training to the most advanced techniques. Mirrors, headlights, and panels are other means of visual communication but are difficult to use on the move.
An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Sound sound communications include such simple devices as whistles, horns, gongs, and explosives. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Quadripartite standardization agreement qstag 573, ed. In this section i will post the pdf download for every us army manual i can find. Military arm or hand signals are typically used to communicate when warfighters cant speak in person or through digital means due to distance, safety, or security reasons during drills or in theater. The library of congress does not have a complete set of fm 216. Media in category united states army field manuals the following 48 files are in this category, out of 48 total. Review arm and hand signals for ground forces in fm 2160, chapter 2 and in appendix a of tc 2520. This includes the devices and means used for the recognition and identification of friendly forces. Afman 24306, is now solely an air force owned publication.
Fm 21 60 visual signals field manual free download as pdf file. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Review arm and hand signals for ground forces in fm 21 60, chapter 2 and in appendix a of tc 21 30520. Fm 7100 opposing force doctrinal framework and strategy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Visual signals for armor fighting vehicles combined arms table of contents figure 1. Fm 2160 complete 1,200 kb fm 2160 table of contents fm 2160 preface fm 2160 chapter 1. Fm 21 60 visual signals field manual flag infantry free.
Memorandum for all eighth army assigned soldiers and civilian employees subject. Though there are dozens of different signals, they certainly dont comprise a complete language. Counter sniper guide, en 5151 engineer course design forms for a concrete wall en5151. Footnotessuperseded fm 2160 dated 09301987security classification. Visual signals are any means of communication that require sight and can be used to transmit prearranged messages rapidly over short. Authority superseded byrescinded by supersededreplaced other pubform. January 2016 9 dec 2016 this publication, previously managed jointly by the army and air force published respectively as training circular tc 2520 and. Fm 2418 tactical singlechannel radio communications. It does not cover all visual signals used in the army, only those that are commonly used. General visual signals are any means of communication that require sight and can be used to transmit prearranged messages rapidly over short dis tances. See fm 21 60 for a complete list of visual signals. Signals used with equipment or during operations are in manuals that relate to such. Full text of fm 21 60 visual signals see other formats fm 2160 visual signals headquarters, department of the army september 1987 distribution restriction. This page was last edited on 2 october 2017, at 04.
The visual signals that military service members use to communicate are actually quite unique. Army visual signals field manual fm 21 60 pdf stay safe and healthy. Hand and arm signals for united states army use were first laid down in field manual 2160. This change allows the opr to address specific issues and concerns for the air force vehicle operator. Fm 38700 packaging of materiel preservation december 1999. Perform the visual signals for combat formations, battle drills, and movement techniques. This includes the devices and means used for the recognition and. Using dismounted ground guides in congested or confined areas is critical to the safety of personnel, and to promote safe vehicle operations.
Internet archive bookreader fm 21 60 visual signals. Drive reelection, training, and supervision, track combat vehicles. Army visual signals field manual fm 2160 pdf jun 19, 2016 u. Types of visual signals the most common types of visual signals are armandhand, flag. These congested and confined areas are defined as motor pools, construction access sites, assembly areas, bivouac sites, parking areas, hazardous terrain, or any other situation where visibility is. Footnotessuperseded fm 2160 dated 09301987security. Many editions of fm 216 were published during the 1940s and can be used to identify manual titles and numbers.
Fm 21 60 visual signals field manual flag infantry. Fm 2160 visual signals pdf fm 622 army leadership pdf fm 722. Fm 2160 visual signals headquarters, department of the army september 1987 distribution restriction. These congested and confined areas are defined as motor pools, construction access sites, assembly areas, bivouac sites, parking areas, hazardous terrain, or any other situation where visibility is restricted. On the plus side, these signals are triedandtrue, meaning they can quickly convey critical information for example, directional commands or details about the. Those editions identified are listed further in this document under the section indexes, field manual fm 216, list and index of war department publications. Eacg memorandum for all eighth army assigned soldiers. Fm 8106 medical evacuation in a theater of operations.
Visual signals are any means of communication that require sight and can be used to transmit prearranged messages rapidly over short distances. But theyre still complex and used deliberately, and they can communicate important pieces of information or instruction. Inform personnel about the hazards associated with overhead power lines and remind them to maintain situational awareness and avoid any contact. This includes the devices and means used for the recognitionand identification of friendly forces. Fm 25, manual for the wheeled vehicle driver, 27 august 1993.
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