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Rh Any whistle signal must be instantly obeyed at the double as fast as ever you can run, no matter what other job you may be doing at the time.

Hand signals (which can also be made by patrol leaders with their patrol flags when necessary):—

Hand Signals

"Advance," "Forward."—Swing the arm from rear to front, below the shoulder.

"Retire."—Circle the arm above the head.

"Halt."—Raise the arm to full extension above the head, etc.

"Double."—The closed fist moved up and down between your shoulder and thigh.

"Quick Time."—To change from the "Double" to the Quick Time, raise the hand to the shoulder.

"Reinforce."—Swing the arm from the rear to the front above the shoulder.

"Lie down."—With the open hand make two or three slight movements towards the ground.

"Wheel."—Extend your arm in line with your shoulder and make a circular movement in the direction required.

"Incline."—Extend your arm in line with your shoulder and make a turn with your body in the direction required.

Observation

Stalking.—A Scout has to be sharp at seeing things if she is going to be any good as a Scout. She has to notice