Which description matches the Shift hand signal?

Which description matches the Shift hand signal?

• A. Raise the hand that is on the side toward the new direction across the body, palm to the front; then swing the arm in a horizontal arc, extending arm and hand to point in the new direction
• B. Extend the arm toward the leader with fingers extended and joined, raise arm slightly above horizontal
• C. Face the unit being signaled, and extend one arm 45 degrees above the other arm
• D. Execute the signal, are you ready

Answer: (A)

The Shift hand signal communicates changing direction during movement. It starts by raising the hand on the side toward the new direction across the body, with the palm facing forward, then swinging the arm in a horizontal arc to point in the new direction. That cross-body starting position immediately signals which way the unit will go, and the final extended pointing makes the new heading clear for everyone, even at a distance. The other described gestures correspond to different signals or cues and do not convey a simple directional change, so this motion best matches the Shift signal.

The Shift hand signal communicates changing direction during movement. It starts by raising the hand on the side toward the new direction across the body, with the palm facing forward, then swinging the arm in a horizontal arc to point in the new direction. That cross-body starting position immediately signals which way the unit will go, and the final extended pointing makes the new heading clear for everyone, even at a distance. The other described gestures correspond to different signals or cues and do not convey a simple directional change, so this motion best matches the Shift signal.