Which signal is described as extending the arm sideward at 45 degrees above horizontal with the palm down, then lowering to the side?

Which signal is described as extending the arm sideward at 45 degrees above horizontal with the palm down, then lowering to the side?

• A. mount
• B. Right or left flank hand signal
• C. I do not understand hand signal
• D. Dismount, Down, Take Cover

Answer: (D)

This question tests recognition of standard hand signals used to direct actions like dismounting and taking cover. The motion starts by extending the arm sideward at about 45 degrees above horizontal with the palm facing down. That specific position is the cue for dismount. Then, lowering the arm to the side adds the follow-on instructions to go down and take cover, signaling soldiers to assume a lower, protected posture. Because the described movement matches this exact two-part command, it is the signal for Dismount, Down, Take Cover. The other signals described do not fit this sequence or posture: mounting would involve a different cue, a flank signal indicates a directional movement to the side, and an option like “I do not understand” isn’t an actionable signal.

This question tests recognition of standard hand signals used to direct actions like dismounting and taking cover. The motion starts by extending the arm sideward at about 45 degrees above horizontal with the palm facing down. That specific position is the cue for dismount. Then, lowering the arm to the side adds the follow-on instructions to go down and take cover, signaling soldiers to assume a lower, protected posture. Because the described movement matches this exact two-part command, it is the signal for Dismount, Down, Take Cover. The other signals described do not fit this sequence or posture: mounting would involve a different cue, a flank signal indicates a directional movement to the side, and an option like “I do not understand” isn’t an actionable signal.