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GSP Hand and Whistles

This document outlines various hand signals and whistle signals used in scouting. It explains that hand signals are used to minimize talking and give orders, especially during activities where silence is important. It then lists and describes 14 different hand signals for commands like "all go away", "patrol in line", and "two line formation". It also explains that whistle signals are important for outdoor activities to clearly communicate information quickly. It lists and describes 5 different whistle signals for commands such as "danger, alarm, emergency" and "meal time, nap, refreshment".

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GSP Hand and Whistles

This document outlines various hand signals and whistle signals used in scouting. It explains that hand signals are used to minimize talking and give orders, especially during activities where silence is important. It then lists and describes 14 different hand signals for commands like "all go away", "patrol in line", and "two line formation". It also explains that whistle signals are important for outdoor activities to clearly communicate information quickly. It lists and describes 5 different whistle signals for commands such as "danger, alarm, emergency" and "meal time, nap, refreshment".

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Hand and Whistle

Signals
HAND SIGNALS
Hand signals in scouting = less talk, more
work
•Used to minimize talking
•Used for giving orders
•Important during hikes, expeditions and
places where silence is needed.
1. All Go Away

• Leader pushes her hand forward.


• Girls move faster – give more
pressure to the push.
2. Patrol in Line

• Extend both hand forward at


shoulder level.
• Fists closed.
3. Stand

• With left or right hand, leader


moves her hand upward.
4. Patrol Corners
• Bend both hands.
• Right hand upward and left hand
horizontally at chest level.
• Rest the elbow of the right arm on the
closed fist of the left arm
5. Silence

• Raise right arm at shoulder level.


6. One Line Formation

• Both arms extended sideways.


7. All Sit Down

• With right or left hand


• Bounce hand up and down
8. Assemble or Come Back

• Raise right hand above head


• Move wrist counterclockwise.
9. Double Time or Faster

• Closed fist
• Move bended arm up and down
with force.
10. Leaders Come Here

• Extend left arm sideward


• Bended right arm up at shoulder
level
11. Form a Semi-Circle

• Both arms bent at chest level in


semi-circle formation
• (don’t touch the middle fingers )
12. Form a Circle

• Both arms encircled in front,


fingers touching.
13. All Come Here

• Right hand wave at the girls.


• Wave towards leaders.
14. Two Line Formation

• Both arms extended forward.


HAND SIGNALS
1. All Go Away
2. Patrol in Line
3. Stand
4. Patrol Corners
5. Silence
HAND SIGNALS
6. One Line Formation
7. All Sit Down
8. Assemble or Come Back
9. Double Time or Faster
10. Leaders Come Here
HAND SIGNALS
11. Form a Semi-Circle
12. Form a Circle
13. All Come Here
14. Two Line Formation
WHISTLE SIGNALS

• Important in outdoor activities


• Gives needed information
immediately and clearly.
1. Get Attention, Command Silence, Stay Put

• 1 long whistle
2. Danger, Alarm, Emergency

• 3 long whistles
3. Get out of Tents/Room, Scatter, Go Further

• 4 long, slow whistles


4. Patrol Leaders are Needed

• 3 short whistles + 1 long


whistle
5. Meal Time, Nap, Refreshment

• Alternate long and short


whistles
Hand and Whistle
Signals
WHISTLES
1. Get Attention, Command Silence, Stay Put
2. Danger, Alarm, Emergency
3. Get out of Tents/Room, Scatter, Go Further
4. Patrol Leaders are Needed
5. Meal Time, Nap, Refreshment

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