[Illustration: Halt: Arm held stationary. Double Time: Arm moved up and down several times.] HALT. Carry the hand to the shoulder. Thrust the hand upward and hold the arm vertically. Double time, MARCH. Carry the hand to the shoulder; rapidly thrust the hand upward the full extent of the arm several times. [Illustration: Squads Right] Squads right, MARCH. Raise the arm laterally until horizontal; carry it to a vertical position above the head and swing it several times between the vertical and horizontal positions. [Illustration: Squads Left] Squads left, MARCH. Raise the arm laterally until horizontal; carry it downward to the side and swing it several times between the downward and horizontal positions. [Illustration: To the rear Squads Right About] Squads right about, MARCH (if in close order) or, To the rear, MARCH (if in skirmish line). Extend the arm vertically above the head; carry it laterally downward to the side, and swing it several times between the vertical and downward positions. [Illustration: Change direction] Change direction or Column right (left), MARCH. The hand on the side toward which the change of direction is to be made is carried across the body to the opposite shoulder, forearm horizontal; then swing in a horizontal plane, arm extended, pointing in the new direction. [Illustration: As Skirmishers] As skirmishers, MARCH. Raise both arms laterally until horizontal. [Illustration: As Skirmishers Guide Center] As skirmishers, guide center, MARCH. Raise both arms laterally until horizontal; swing both simultaneously upward until vertical, and return to the horizontal; repeat several times. [Illustration: As Skirmishers Guide right] As skirmishers, guide right (left), MARCH. Raise both arms laterally until horizontal; hold the arm on the side of the guide steadily in the horizontal position; swing the other upward until vertical, and return it to the horizontal; repeat several times. [Illustration: Assemble] Assemble, MARCH. Raise the arm vertically to its full extent and describe horizontal circles. [Illustration: To announce range Battle sight] Range or Change Elevation. To announce range, extend the arm toward the leaders or men for whom the signal is intended, fist closed; by keeping the fist closed battle sight is indicated; [Illustration: Range 300 Or increase by 300] by opening and closing the fist, expose thumb and fingers to a number equal to the hundreds of yards; [Illustration: Add 50] to add 50 yards describe a short horizontal line with forefinger. [Illustration: Decrease by 500] To change elevation, indicate the amount of increase or decrease by fingers as above; point upward to indicate increase and downward to indicate decrease. [Illustration: What range are you using or: What is the range] What range are you using? or What is the range? Extend the arms toward the person addressed, one hand open, palm to the front, resting on the other hand, fist closed.