SKILLS ROOM
ambush
9 Snap ambush, quick
The signal is indicated by holding a
fist, with four outstretched fingers,
up in front of the face.
You would use this signal in
situations where, for example,
your patrol has encountered an
unaware enemy patrol advancing
along the same axis. It indicates to
your team that you want them to
deploy in a similar manner to the
previous signal but also to be ready
to ambush the incoming enemy
patrol.
In this situation, once the team
is in position and the enemy has
strayed within the ambush area,
the signaller fires the first shot to
initiate the ambush and to save
any further need for discussion or
signals.
10 Attack
This is indicated by using an
open hand with fingers outstretched
in a chopping motion up and down,
with the arm bending at the elbow,
in the direction of the intended
attack. It is an aggressive and
decisive movement and there should
be no misunderstanding in the team
that you are ordering an attack.
Hand signals will always work,
whatever the terrain or conditions
and if you take the time to practise
them, both you and your team will
benefit immensely.
Airborne Airsoft offer Training Courses
to Teams in the use of basic Military
hand signals. Significant improvements
have been noted in the tactics of Teams
who communicate in silence.
The guys have over 40 years’ military
experience between them, and eight
years’ with Police SO19. This article
is based on their joint knowledge and
experience, gained in the military and
police and as airsofters.
If you would like more information
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