What gesture signals Double time?

What gesture signals Double time?

• A. Closed fist rapidly thrusting up several times
• B. Tap the heel of boot repeatedly with an open hand
• C. Touch belt with hand, point down and circular motion
• D. Raise fist to shoulder and thrust in desired direction

Answer: (A)

In-field hand signals rely on clear, visible gestures to convey commands when shouting isn’t practical. For increasing pace to double time, a distinct signal is used: a clenched fist that is rapidly thrust upward several times. This brisk, repeated motion is easy to see from a distance and unmistakably communicates the need to speed up the march to double time. The other gestures are associated with different commands within the signaling system and do not indicate changing the pace, so they do not fit the request to signal double time.

In-field hand signals rely on clear, visible gestures to convey commands when shouting isn’t practical. For increasing pace to double time, a distinct signal is used: a clenched fist that is rapidly thrust upward several times. This brisk, repeated motion is easy to see from a distance and unmistakably communicates the need to speed up the march to double time.

The other gestures are associated with different commands within the signaling system and do not indicate changing the pace, so they do not fit the request to signal double time.