Marine Corps: Hand and Arm Signals
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5040
LESSON PLANS
HAND AND ARM SIGNALS
CMC.26
COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP COACHES’ COURSE
REVISED 02/07/2006
APPROVED BY _____________________________ DATE _______________
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5040
INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION CHECKLIST
ESSENTIAL DATA
LESSON DESIGNATOR CMC.26
LESSON TITLE Hand and Arm Signals
DATE PREPARED 07 February 2006
TIME 30 min
METHOD Lecture and demonstration
LOCATION Indoor/outdoor classroom
INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED One and assistants as needed
REFERENCES MCO P3570.1
TRAINING AIDS/EQUIPMENT Paddle, clipboard, and slides sCMC.26-1 - sCMC.26-24
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5040
DETAILED OUTLINE
HAND AND ARM SIGNALS
(ON CHART 1)
INTRODUCTION (3 MIN)
1. GAIN ATTENTION. Verbal communication between the coach, shooters, and other range officials is difficult during live fire due to the noise generated on the range. Hearing protection worn by personnel further hinders verbal communication. To ensure that live fire activities are conducted effectively and efficiently, hand and arm signals are used to facilitate communication among coaches, block Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs), and the tower NCO.
(ON CHART 2)
2. OVERVIEW. This lesson covers hand and arm signals used during live fire activities and the guidelines for their use.
3. INTRODUCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES. The Terminal Learning Objective and Enabling Learning Objective pertaining to this
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5040
LESSON PLANS
HAND AND ARM SIGNALS
CMC.26
COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP COACHES’ COURSE
REVISED 02/07/2006
APPROVED BY _____________________________ DATE _______________
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5040
INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION CHECKLIST
ESSENTIAL DATA
LESSON DESIGNATOR CMC.26
LESSON TITLE Hand and Arm Signals
DATE PREPARED 07 February 2006
TIME 30 min
METHOD Lecture and demonstration
LOCATION Indoor/outdoor classroom
INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED One and assistants as needed
REFERENCES MCO P3570.1
TRAINING AIDS/EQUIPMENT Paddle, clipboard, and slides sCMC.26-1 - sCMC.26-24
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5040
DETAILED OUTLINE
HAND AND ARM SIGNALS
(ON CHART 1)
INTRODUCTION (3 MIN)
1. GAIN ATTENTION. Verbal communication between the coach, shooters, and other range officials is difficult during live fire due to the noise generated on the range. Hearing protection worn by personnel further hinders verbal communication. To ensure that live fire activities are conducted effectively and efficiently, hand and arm signals are used to facilitate communication among coaches, block Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs), and the tower NCO.
(ON CHART 2)
2. OVERVIEW. This lesson covers hand and arm signals used during live fire activities and the guidelines for their use.
3. INTRODUCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES. The Terminal Learning Objective and Enabling Learning Objective pertaining to this
References: b. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE. Without reference aids, use hand and arm signals to communicate with range personnel IAW Combat Marksmanship Coaches’ Course (CMCC) lesson plans. (8530.2.4b) 4