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Marine Corps: Hand and Arm Signals

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5040

LESSON PLANS

HAND AND ARM SIGNALS

CMC.26

COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP COACHES’ COURSE

REVISED 02/07/2006

APPROVED BY _____________________________ DATE _______________

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5040

INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION CHECKLIST

ESSENTIAL DATA

LESSON DESIGNATOR CMC.26

LESSON TITLE Hand and Arm Signals

DATE PREPARED 07 February 2006

TIME 30 min

METHOD Lecture and …show more content…

3) The tower NCO is responsible for observing the range personnel and shooters. When one of them signals the tower NCO, the tower NCO notifies the pits to take appropriate action.

b. Position on the Firing Line to Facilitate Signaling

1) Coach. When using hand and arm signals, step back from the ready line to avoid disturbing shooters and to allow the tower NCO to have an unobstructed view of signals. When there are a small number of firing points, the coach can signal directly to the tower NCO. However, when the firing unit is providing its own coaches, their experience level may make it preferable to allow the block NCO to signal the tower NCO.

2) Block NCO. The block NCO is positioned to the rear of his block of targets in a position where the tower NCO can easily see him.

c. Confirmation of Signal

1) The block NCO verbally confirms the coach’s signal once he understands the signal. The coach should monitor the target down range to ensure the situation is corrected.

2) The tower NCO confirms the block NCO’s signal by either pointing to the block or by verbal acknowledgement (for alibis and saved rounds). The block NCO should not lower his paddle or clipboard, until he receives confirmation of his signal by the tower NCO.

3) The tower NCO must remain aware that the block NCO may give more than one signal. The tower NCO must allow

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