Which hand signal starts with both arms extended horizontally, palms forward, and is followed by bringing the hands together in front of the body momentarily?

Which hand signal starts with both arms extended horizontally, palms forward, and is followed by bringing the hands together in front of the body momentarily?

• A. Open up or extend hand signal
• B. Platoon hand signal
• C. Close up hand signal
• D. Leaders Join Me

Answer: (C)

This hand signal is about tightening the formation. It begins with both arms extended horizontally, palms facing forward, and then the hands are brought together in front of the body momentarily. That exact movement communicates to the group to close the gap and form a more compact line or rank quickly. It’s used when you need to shorten spacing for a briefing, movement, or any situation requiring a tighter formation. Open up would involve extending the arms outward to spread apart, a different intent. The platoon hand signal and Leaders Join Me are distinct gestures with their own purposes—neither matches the sequence of extending and then bringing the hands together to indicate closing up.

This hand signal is about tightening the formation. It begins with both arms extended horizontally, palms facing forward, and then the hands are brought together in front of the body momentarily. That exact movement communicates to the group to close the gap and form a more compact line or rank quickly. It’s used when you need to shorten spacing for a briefing, movement, or any situation requiring a tighter formation.

Open up would involve extending the arms outward to spread apart, a different intent. The platoon hand signal and Leaders Join Me are distinct gestures with their own purposes—neither matches the sequence of extending and then bringing the hands together to indicate closing up.