DASH: To make the dash, swing the flag to the left until it reaches the horizontal and bring it back to Position. INTERVAL: The third position is made by swinging the flag down directly in front and returning to Position. In order to keep the flag from "fouling" when making these motions, make a sort of figure 8 with the point of the stick. A slight turn of the wrist accomplishes this result and becomes very easy after a little practice. Beginners should master the three motions of the flag, exaggerating the figure 8 motion before they attempt to make letters. _It is also best to learn the code before attempting to wig wag it, so that the mind will be free to concentrate upon the technique or correct managing of the flag._ THE GENERAL SERVICE CODE (The International Morse or Continental) Uses: Commercial wireless, submarine cables, Army and Navy. Methods: flags by day, torches, lanterns, flashlight, searchlight, by night; whistle, drum, bugle, tapping. A .- B -... C -.-. D -.. E . F ..-. G --. H .... I .. J .--- K -.- L .-.. M -- N -. O --- P .--. Q --.- R .-. S ... T - U ..- V ...- W .-- X -..- Y -.-- Z --.. 1 .---- 2 ..--- 3 ...-- 4 ....- 5 ..... 6 -.... 7 --... 8 ---.. 9 ----. 0 ----- Period .. .. .. Comma .-.-.- Quotation Marks .-..-. Colon ---... Semicolon -.-.-. Interrogation ..--.. A convenient form for learning the letters is as follows: DOTS E . I .. S ... H .... DASHES T - M -- O --- OPPOSITES A .- -. N B -... ...- V D -.. ..- U G --. .-- W F ..-. .-.. L Y -.--- ---.- Q SANDWICH LETTERS K -.- P .--. X -..- R .-. LETTERS WITH NO OPPOSITES Z --.. C -.-. J .--- Make no pause between dots and dashes in making a letter, but make a continuous swing from right to left, or left to right. A pause at Position indicates the completion of a letter. One Interval (Front) indicates the completion of a word. Two Intervals indicate the completion of a sentence. Three Intervals indicate the completion of a message. _Do not try for speed._ In all signalling, accuracy is the important thing, for unless the letters are accurately made they cannot be easily read, and the message will have to be repeated. Fall into a regular easy rhythm in sending. Speed comes with practice.