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"The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training"

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Double dash (between preamble and address,
between address and body of message, between
body of message and signature, and
immediately before a fraction) - . . . -
Cross . - . - .
Note.--Numerals and punctuations must be spelled out in the ardois, as
they require more than four elements, which is the limit of the ardois
keyboard.
The position is with the flag or other appliance held vertically, the
signalman directly facing station with which it is desired to
communicate. The "dot" is to the right of sender, embracing an arc of
90 deg., starting with the vertical and returning to it. The "dash" is a
similar motion to left. "Front" is downward directly in front and
instantly returned to vertical; it indicates a pause or conclusion.
[Illustration: CONVENTIONAL FLAG SIGNALS]
For communication between the firing line and the reserve or commander
in rear, the subjoined signals (Signal Corps codes) are prescribed and
should be memorized. In transmission, their concealment from the enemy's
view should be insured.


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