21st Century U. S. Army Visual Signals Field Manual

This is the latest edition of a U.S. Army field manual (FM 21-60) about all types of visual signals. The preface states: ?Efficient combat operations depend on clear, accurate, and secure communication among ground units, Army aviation, and supporting Air Force elements. Control and coordination are achieved by the most rapid means of communication available between men and units. When electrical means of communication are inadequate, or not available, a station-to-station system of visual communication is an alternate means for transmitting orders, information, or requests for aid and/or support. Through the use of arm-and-hand signals, flags, pyrotechnics, and other visual aids, messages may be transmitted. Although many of these signals are widely used, incorporated into unit communications-electronic operating instructions and standing operating procedures, Army-wide standardization will increase their effectiveness. The purpose of this manual is to standardize visual signals and to serve as a training reference.'U. S. Department of Defense Staff is the author of '21st Century U. S. Army Visual Signals Field Manual', published 2002 under ISBN 9781931828505 and ISBN 1931828504.