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(2) THE TWO-ARM SEMAPHORE CODE.

(See illustrations on pages following.)

(_C.I.D.R., No. 13._)

TWO-ARM SEMAPHORE CODE.

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SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER.

48. The instructor explains briefly each movement, first executing it
himself if practicable. He requires the recruits to take the proper
positions unassisted and does not touch them for the purpose of
correcting them, except when they are unable to correct themselves. He
avoids keeping them too long at the same movement, although each
should be understood before passing to another. He exacts by degrees
the desired precision and uniformity.

49. In order that all may advance as rapidly as their abilities
permit, the recruits are grouped according to proficiency as
instruction progresses. Those who lack aptitude and quickness are
separated from the others and placed under experienced drill masters.

_INSTRUCTION WITHOUT ARMS._

50. For preliminary instruction a number of recruits, usually not
exceeding three or four, are formed as a squad in single rank.

_Position of the Soldier, or Attention._

51. Heels on the same line and as near each other as the conformation
of the man permits.

Feet turned out equally and forming an angle of about 45 deg.

Knees straight without stiffness.

Hips level and drawn back slightly; body erect and resting equally on
hips; chest lifted and arched; shoulders square and falling equally.

Arms and hands hanging naturally, thumb along the seam of the
trousers.

Head erect and squarely to the front, chin drawn in so that the axis
of the head and neck is vertical; eyes straight to the front.

Weight of the body resting equally upon the heels and balls of the
feet.

_The Rests._

52. Being at a halt, the commands are: _FALL OUT_; _REST_; _AT EASE_;
and 1. _Parade_, 2. _Rest_.

At the command _fall out_, the men may leave the ranks, but are
required to remain in the immediate vicinity. They resume their former
places, at attention, at the command _fall in_.

At the command _rest_ each man keeps one foot in place, but is not
required to preserve silence or immobility.

At the command _at ease_ each man keeps one foot in place and is
required to preserve silence but not immobility.

53. 1. _Parade_, 2. _REST_. Carry the right foot 6 inches straight to