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1. The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program is a posi-tive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in theaircraft mishap rate. Standardization, based on professional knowledge and experience, providesthe basis for development of an efficient and sound operational procedure. The standardizationprogram is not planned to stifle individual initiative, but rather to aid the commanding officer inincreasing the unit’s combat potential without reducing command prestige or responsibility.

2. This manual standardizes ground and flight procedures but does not include tactical doctrine.Compliance with the stipulated manual requirements and procedures is mandatory except asauthorized herein. In order to remain effective, NATOPS must be dynamic and stimulate ratherthan suppress individual thinking. Since aviation is a continuing, progressive profession, it isboth desirable and necessary that new ideas and new techniques be expeditiously evaluated andincorporated if proven to be sound. To this end, commanding officers of aviation units are autho-rized to modify procedures contained herein, in accordance with the waiver provisions estab-lished by OPNAVINST 3710.7, for the purpose of assessing new ideas prior to initiating recom-mendations for permanent changes. This manual is prepared and kept current by the users in orderto achieve maximum readiness and safety in the most efficient and economical manner. Shouldconflict exist between the training and operating procedures found in this manual and those foundin other publications, this manual will govern.

3. Checklists and other pertinent extracts from this publication necessary to normal operations andtraining should be made and carried for use in naval aircraft.

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CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1 — COMMUNICATIONS

1.1 COMMUNICATIONS DOCTRINE 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 SIGNALS CONTAINED IN OTHER PUBLICATIONS 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.1 NWP 3-50.1, Search and Rescue (SAR) Manual 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.2 NWP 3-04.1M Shipboard Helicopter Operation 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.3 OPNAVINST 3710.7, NATOPS Manual 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 SIGNALS CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 2 — GENERAL AIRCRAFT HANDLING SIGNALS

2.1 GENERAL AIRCRAFT HANDLING SIGNALS 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 3 — HELICOPTER HANDLING SIGNALS

3.1 HELICOPTER OPERATION LIGHT SIGNALS 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 4 — CARRIER FLIGHT DECK HANDLING SIGNALS

4.1 SCOPE 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1.1 Launching Signals 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1.2 Landing Signals 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1.3 Handling Signals 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1.4 Refueling Signals 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1.5 Aircraft Elevator Signals 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 5 — AIRCRAFT ARMING AND SAFING SIGNALS

5.1 ARMING AND SAFING SIGNALS 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 6 — DISTRESS AND EMERGENCY SIGNALS

6.1 INTRODUCTION 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2 INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS SIGNALS 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6.3 PYROTECHNIC LIGHT SIGNALS 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.4 PYROTECHNIC SMOKE SIGNALS 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5 MISCELLANEOUS EMERGENCY SIGNALS 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5.1 Visual 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5.2 Radar 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5.3 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Signals 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 7 — SIGNALING PROCEDURES FOR TACTICAL AIR TRANSPORTOPERATIONS

7.1 PURPOSE 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.2 SECURITY (VISUAL) SIGNALS 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND SIGNALS 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1 Emergency Signals 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.4 IN-FLIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT PROCEDURES 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 8 — AIRFIELD ARRESTING GEAR HANDLING SIGNALS

8.1 PURPOSE 8-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-2. Night Tactical Signals Between Aircraft 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-3. Supplementary Signals for Helicopters 1-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-4. Aircraft Formation Maneuvering Signals 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-5. RESCAP Signals 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-6. Signals Between Aircraft and Nonaviation Ships 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-7. Visual Signals to Ship From Fixed-Wing Aircraft With Radio Failure 1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-8. Visual Signals to Ship From Helicopters With Radio Failure 1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-9. Visual Signals to Aircraft From Ship Under EMCON or Lost

Communications Conditions 1-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-10. Airport Traffic Control Light Signals 1-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 2 — GENERAL AIRCRAFT HANDLING SIGNALS

Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 3 — HELICOPTER HANDLING SIGNALS

Figure 3-1. Rotating Beacon/Aldis Lamp Signals for Helicopter Operations 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 3-2. Flight Operation Signals to Helicopters in Starboard Holding (CV/CVN) 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 4 — CARRIER FLIGHT DECK HANDLING SIGNALS

Figure 4-1. Launching Signals 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 4-2. Landing Signals 4-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-3. Flight Deck Aircraft Handling Signals 4-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-4. Refueling Hand Signals 4-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 4-5. Aircraft Elevator Signals 4-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 5 — AIRCRAFT ARMING AND SAFING SIGNALS

Figure 5-1. Arming Signals 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 5-2. Safing Signals 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHAPTER 6 — DISTRESS AND EMERGENCY SIGNALS

Figure 6-1. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by Survivors 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 6-2. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by Rescuers 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6-3. Body Signals 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6-4. Panel Signals 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 6-5. Standard Aircraft Acknowledgement 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 7 — SIGNALING PROCEDURES FOR TACTICAL AIR TRANSPORTOPERATIONS

Figure 7-1. Security (Visual) Signals 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 7-2. Warning Signals and Signals of Execution 7-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 8 — AIRFIELD ARRESTING GEAR HANDLING SIGNALS

Figure 8-1. Airfield Arresting Gear Handling Signals 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS

A

AAW. Antiair Warfare.

ACP. Allied Communication Publication.

ADRL. Automatic Distribution Requirements List.

C

CNO. Chief of Naval Operations.

COD. Carrier Onboard Delivery.

H

HG. High frequency.

HFR. Helicopter In-flight Refueling.

I

IFF. Identification Friend or Foe.

J

JANAP. Joint Army, Navy, Air Forces Publications.

L

LSE. Landing Signal Enlisted.

N

NATO. North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

NATOPS. Naval Air Training and OperationsProcedures Standardization.

NAVAIRTECHSERVFAC. Naval Air TechnicalServices Facility.

NPFC. Navy Publication and Forms Center.

NTP. Naval Telecommunication Publications; NavalTactical Publications.

NWP. Naval Warfare Publication.

S

SAR. Search And Rescue.

SEATO. Southeast Asia Treaty Organization.

SIF. Selective Identification Feature.

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PREFACE

SCOPE

The NATOPS Flight Manual is issued by theauthority of the Chief of Naval Operations and under thedirection of Commander, Naval Air Systems Commandin conjunction with the Naval Air Training andOperating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Pro-gram. This manual contains information on all aircraftsystems, performance data, and operating proceduresrequired for safe and effective operations. However, itis not a substitute for sound judgment. Compoundemergencies, available facilities, adverse weather orterrain, or considerations affecting the lives andproperty of others may require modification of theprocedures contained herein. Read this manual fromcover to cover. It is your responsibility to have acomplete knowledge of its contents.

HOW TO GET COPIES

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If this publication is needed on a one-time basis(without future updates), order it from stock by sendingan electronic DD 1348 requisition in accordance withNAVSUP Publication 2002D.

Automatic Distribution (with Updates)

This publication and changes to it are automaticallysent to activities that are established on the AutomaticDistribution Requirements List (ADRL) maintained byNaval Air Technical Data and Engineering ServiceCommand, in San Diego, CA. If there is continuingneed for this publication, each activity’ s CentralTechnical Publication Librarian must send a revisedADRL report on floppy disk to Naval Air TechnicalData and Engineering Service Command. If an activitydoes not have a library, send a letter to theCommanding Officer, Naval Air Technical Data and

Engineering Service Command, Naval Aviation DepotNorth Island, Bldg. 90, Code 3.3A, P.O. Box 357031,San Diego, CA 92135-7031, requesting assignments ofa distribution account number (if necessary) andautomatic mailing of future issues of the publicationsneeded.

NoteThe ADRL floppy disk can be used only toplace an activity on the mailing list forautomatic distribution of future issues of thepublication. It cannot be used to makeone-time orders of publications from currentstock. To get publications from currentstock, see One-Time Orders above.

Once established on automatic distribution for thisor any other NAVAIR technical publication, an activitymust submit an ADRL report on floppy disk at leastonce every 12 months to update or confirm theirautomatic distribution requirements.

NoteActivities not submitting an ADRL reporton floppy disk for more than 12 months maybe dropped from distribution of all NAVAIRtechnical publications.

UPDATING THE MANUAL

To ensure that the manual contains the latestprocedures and information, NATOPS review confer-ences are held in accordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7series.

CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended changes to this manual or otherNATOPS publications may be submitted by anyone inaccordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7 series.

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Routine change recommendations are submitteddirectly to the Model Manager on OPNAV Form 3710/6(4-90) shown herein. The address of the ModelManager of this aircraft is:

Aircraft Handling TeamAttn: LCDR Roy Harrison (Code N73A)1279 Franklin StreetNAS Norfolk, VA 23511–2494Email address: [email protected]

Change recommendations of an URGENT nature(safety of flight, etc.), should be submitted directly tothe NATOPS Advisory Group Member in the chain ofcommand by priority message.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

NATOPS Flight Manuals are kept current throughan active manual change program. Any corrections,additions, or constructive suggestions for improvementof its content should be submitted by routine or urgentchange recommendation, as appropriate at once.

NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL INTERIM CHANGES

Flight Manual Interim Changes are changes orcorrections to the NATOPS Flight Manuals promul-gated by CNO or NAVAIRSYSCOM. Interim Changesare issued either as printed pages, or as a naval message.The Interim Change Summary page is provided as arecord of all interim changes. Upon receipt of a changeor revision, the custodian of the manual should checkthe updated Interim Change Summary to ascertain thatall outstanding interim changes have been eitherincorporated or canceled; those not incorporated shallbe recorded as outstanding in the section provided.

CHANGE SYMBOLS

Revised text is indicated by a black vertical line ineither margin of the page, like the one printed next tothis paragraph. The change symbol shows where therehas been a change. The change might be material addedor information restated. A change symbol in the marginby the chapter number and title indicates a new orcompletely revised chapter.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

The following definitions apply to WARNINGs,CAUTIONs, and Notes found throughout the manual.

An operating procedure, practice, or condi-tion, etc., that may result in injury or death,if not carefully observed or followed.

CAUTION

An operating procedure, practice, or condi-tion, etc., that may result in damage toequipment, if not carefully observed orfollowed.

Note

An operating procedure, practice, or condi-tion, etc., that is essential to emphasize.

WORDING

The concept of word usage and intended meaningadhered to in preparing this Manual is as follows:

1. Shall has been used only when application of aprocedure is mandatory.

2. Should has been used only when application of aprocedure is recommended.

3. May and need not have been used only whenapplication of a procedure is optional.

4. Will has been used only to indicate futurity, neverto indicate any degree of requirement for applica-tion of a procedure.

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Communications

1.1 COMMUNICATIONS DOCTRINE

NWP 6-01, Basic Operational CommunicationsDoctrine (U), provides the basic communicationsdoctrine for naval air operations. Other applicablepublications include the following:

1. NTP 4, Fleet Communications

2. ACP 165, Operational Brevity Codes

3. NWP 3-07.12, Naval Control and Protection ofShipping

4. NWP 3-01.01, Antiair Warfare (U)

5. NWP 3-13.1.13, Electronic Warfare Coordination(U)

6. NWP 3-50.1, Naval Search and Rescue (SAR)Manual

7. ATP 27, Offensive Air Support Operations

8. ATP 1, Vol. II, Allied Maritime Tactical Signaland Maneuvering Book

9. APP 1, Allied Maritime Voice ReportingProcedures.

Various other ACPs, DCNs, NTPs, JANAPs, andtactical warfare publications provide additional com-munication, doctrine, and procedures applicable toaircraft. A list of instructions pertaining to air opera-tions, including communications, is included inNATOPS Manual — General Flight and OperatingInstructions, OPNAVINST 3710.7.

Commanding officers, pilots, and all personnelconcerned with the operation of the aircraft must befamiliar with the doctrine set forth in these publicationsand effective fleet and task force instructions.

1.2 SIGNALS CONTAINED IN OTHER PUBLICATIONS

1.2.1 NWP 3-50.1, Search and Rescue (SAR)Manual

1. Body signals for downed airmen

2. Panel signals for downed airmen

3. Aircraft acknowledgment signals

4. International ground-air emergency code

5. Signal codes for ground search parties.

1.2.2 NWP 3-04.1M Shipboard HelicopterOperation

1. General aircraft handling signals

2. Helicopter handling signals.

1.2.3 OPNAVINST 3710.7, NATOPS Manual —General Flight and Operating Instructions.This manual contains air station control tower signals.

1.3 SIGNALS CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION

1. Flight signals between aircraft — Figure 1-1

2. Night tactical signals between aircraft —Figure 1-2

3. Supplementary signals for helicopters —Figure 1-3

4. Aircraft formation maneuvering signals —Figure 1-4

5. RESCAP signals — Figure 1-5

6. Signals between aircraft and nonaviation ships —Figure 1-6

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7. Visual signals to ship, from fixed-wing aircraftwith radio failure — Figure 1-7

8. Visual signals to ship, from helicopters with radiofailure — Figure 1-8

9. Visual signals to aircraft, from ship underEMCON or lost communications conditions —Figure 1-9

10. Airport traffic control light signals — Figure 1-10

11. General aircraft handling signals — Chapter 2

12. Helicopter handling signals — Chapter 3

13. Carrier flight deck handling signals — Chapter 4

14. Aircraft arming and safing signals — Chapter 5

15. Search and rescue distress and emergency signals— Chapter 6

16. Signaling procedures for tactical air transportoperations — Chapter 7

17. Airfield arresting gear handling signals —Chapter 8.

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I. GENERAL CONVERSATION

Signal Meaning Response

1. Thumb up, or nod of head. Affirmative (I understand).

2. Thumb down, or turn head fromside to side.

Negative (I do not know).

3. Hand cupped behind ear as iflistening.

Question (repeat). Used in conjunction with another signal,this gesture indicates that the signal is interrogatory.

As appropriate.

4. Hand held up with palm outward. Wait.

5. Hand waved in an erasing motionin front of face, with palm turnedforward.

Ignore last signal.

6. Hand held up, with thumb andforefinger forming an “ O” andremaining three fingers extended.

Perfect, well done.

7. Forearm vertical, fingers extended to indicate desirednumber from 1 through 5. Forearm horizontal, fingers extended to indicate numberwhich, added to 5 gives desirednumber from 6 through 9. Aclenched fist indicates zero.

Numerals, as indicated. A nod of the head (I understand).To verify numerals, addressee repeats. If originator nods, interpretation is correct. If originator repeats numerals, addressee continues to verifythem until they are understood.

8. Arms bent across forehead,weeping.

I am in trouble; followed by landing signal indicates forcedlanding.

Carry out squadron doctrine toescort for disabled planes.

9. Clenched fist banged twiceagainst canopy, followed by pointing index finger upward.

Eject. Used in two-place jet aircraft as signal between pilotand crewman.

10. Both clenched fists pulled downward across the face tosimulate pulling the face curtain.

Eject or bailing out.

Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 1 of 9)

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II. TAKEOFF, FORMATION, BREAKUP, LANDING

SIGNAL MEANING RESPONSE

1. Section takeoff leader raisesarm overhead and waits forresponse from wingman.

I have completed my takeoff checklist and am, in all respects,ready for takeoff.

Wingman gives thumbs up, indicating checklist complete andready, in all respects, for takeoff,then lowers arm and stands by forimmediate section takeoff.

2. Section takeoff leaderslowers arm.

Takeoff path is clear; I am commencing takeoff.

Wingman executes section takeoff.

3. Open hand held verticallyand moved forward or backward.

Adjust wing position forward or aft. Wingman moves in direction indicated.

4. Open hand held horizontallyand moved slowly up ordown.

Adjust wing position up or down. Wingman moves up or down as indicated.

5. Open hand used as if beckoning inboard or pushing outboard.

Adjust wing position laterally towardor away from leader.

Wingman moves in direction indicated.

6. Hand opened flat and palmdown, simulating dive orclimb.

I am going to dive or climb. Prepare to execute.

7. Hand moved horizontallyover crash pad above instrument panel.

Leveling off. Execute.

8. Thumb waved backwardover the shoulder

Take cruising formation. Execute.

9. Head moved backward. Slow down. Execute.

10. Head moved forward. Speed up. Execute.

11. Head moved right or left. I am turning right or left. Prepare to execute.

12. Leader pats self on head,points to wingman.

Leader shifting lead to wingman. Wingman pats head and assumeslead.

Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 2)

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II. TAKEOFF, FORMATION, BREAKUP, LANDING (Cont.)


13. Leader pats self on head,points to wingman and holdsup two or more fingers.

Leader shifting lead to division designated by numerals.

Wingman relays signal; divisionleader designated assumes lead.

14. Leader shines flashlight onhardhat, then shines light onwingman.

Wingman takes the lead. Wingman shines flashlight at leader, then on his hardhat. Turnsexternal light to DIM and STEADYand assumes lead.

15. Any pilot blows kiss. I am leaving formation. Nod (I understand).

16. Leader blows kiss and pointsto aircraft.

Aircraft pointed out leave formation. Execute.

17. Leader beckons wing plane,then points to eye, then tovessel or object.

Directs plane to investigate objector vessel.

Wingman indicated blows kiss andexecutes.

18. Division leader holds up twofingers preparatory to breaking off.

Section breaking off. Wingman relays signal.

19. Leader rocks wings (notapplicable to high performance jets).

Break up. Repeat signal and execute.

20. Landing motion with openhand:

a. Pat head.

b. Points to another aircraft.

Refers to landing of aircraft, generally used in conjunction with another signal.

a. I am landing.

b. Directs indicated aircraft to land.

Alternate signal — Lower gear.

a. Execute.

b. Execute.

21. Flashing external lights. a. Join up or break up, asappropriate.

b. On GCA/CCA final; leader hasrunway/ship in sight.

a. Comply.

b. Wingman continues approach inaccordance with standard operating procedures.


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III. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS


1. Tap oxygen mask, followedby question signal.

What radio are you using? Tap oxygen mask, followed by a

1. UHF (primary)

2. UHF (secondary)

3. VHF/FM

2. Tap oxygen mask, followedby number 1, 2, or 3.

I am TX on:

1. UHF (primary)

2. UHF (secondary)

3. VHF/FM

Nod head (understand, followed bythumbs up (I am monitoring indicated radio and it is operable) orthumbs down (indicated radio is inoperable).

3. Tap headset and indicate, byfinger numerals, number ofchannel to which shifting.

Shift radio frequency as indicatedby numerals.

Repeat signal and execute.

4. Tap earphones, extendforearm vertically, and rotatefingers formed as if holding agrapefruit, followed by 4numbers.

Manually set up frequency indicated.

Repeat signal and execute.

5. Tap headset, followed byquestion signal.

What frequency are you on? Indicate frequency by finger numerals.

6. Tap earphones and point toplane being called, followedby finger numeral indicatingfrequency.

You are being called by radio, onchannel indicated by finger numerals.

Check receiving frequency andswitch to channel indicated by originator.

7. Tap earphones, followed bypatting of head, and pointingto self.

I have taken over communications. Nod (I understand).

8. Tap earphones followed bylead change signal.

Take over communications. Execute.

9. Hand pointed ahead andmoved in a sweeping motion,with four fingers extendedand separated

What is bearing and distance todestination?

Wait signal, or give magnetic bearing and distance with finger numerals. The first three numeralsindicate magnetic bearing and thelast two or three distances.


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10. Arm and hand with 4 fingersextended and separated,moved ahead in sweepingarc, followed by questionsignal.

What bearing to tacan station? Repeat signal and give bearing inthree digits.

11. Arm and hand with 4 fingersextended and separated,moved ahead in a circularmotion, followed by questionsignal.

What is distance to tacan station? Repeat signal and give distance intwo or three digits.

12. Tacan bearing or distancesignal followed by thumbs upor down.

Tacan bearing distance up or down. Thumbs up (I understand).

13. Arm and hand with 4 fingersextended and separated,moved ahead, followed byfinger numerals indicatingnumber of channel to whichshifting.

Shift tacan channel as indicated bynumerals.

Repeat and execute.

14. Hand held up, moved in foreand aft chopping motion,followed by a thumbs up ordown.

My UHF/DF is up or down. Thumbs up (I understand).

15. Two fingers pointed towardeyes:

a. CUT.

b. 5-digit numerals.

Indicates use of IFF/SIF signals.

a. Turn IFF/SIF to STANDBY.

b. Set mode and code indicated,first numeral indicates mode, second through fifth numerals indicate code.

Execute.


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IV. AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE OPERATION


1. Raise fist with thumb extended in a drinking position.

How much fuel have you? Indicate fuel in hundreds of poundsby finger numbers.*

2. Lower landing gear

a. Rotary movement of handin cockpit as if crankingwheels.

b. Nod head forward.

Prepare to lower landing gear.

Lower landing gear.

Nod head (I understand).

Execute.

3. Leader lowers hook. Lower arresting gear hook. Wingman lowers arresting gearhook. Leader indicates wingman’ shook is down with thumb up signal.

4. Open or close flaps.

a. Open or close four fingersand thumb very slowly,once or twice, and leavein flap position desired.


Prepare to open or close flaps.

Open or close flaps.


Execute.

5. Open or close speed brakes.

a. Open or close four fingers, rapidly and repeatedly.


Prepare to open or close speedbrakes.

Open or close speed brakes.


Execute.

6. Rotate nozzles.

a. Forearm held verticallywhile nodding clenchedfist, followed by numbersignal corresponding toeach 10� of nozzle rotation desired.


Prepare to rotate nozzles.

Rotate nozzles.


Execute.

* See Figure 1-1 (9 of 9) for U.S. Air Force and NATO signals.


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V. EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION


1. Arm bent across forehead,weeping. At night flash aseries of dots using exteriorlights.

I am having difficulty. Nod head (I understand). Series of flashes (I understand).

2. One finger extended upward.One flash of exterior lights.

Hydraulic trouble. Nod head (I understand). Series of flashes (I understand).

3. Two fingers extended upward. Two flashes ofexterior lights.

Electrical trouble. Nod head (I understand. Series of flashes (I understand).

4. Three fingers extendedupward. Three flashes ofexterior lights.

Fuel trouble. Nod head (I understand). Series of flashes (I understand).

5. Four fingers extended upward. Four flashes ofexterior lights.

Oxygen trouble. Nod head (I understand). Series of flashes (I understand).

6. Five fingers extended upward. Five flashes ofexterior lights.

Engine trouble. Nod head (I understand). Series of flashes (I understand).

7. Tap microphone or earphone,give thumbs up or down, asappropriate.

Radio receiver or transmitter inoperative, as appropriate.

Acknowledge with nod of head.

VI. NAVIGATION


1. Steer heading.

a. Leader with forearm erect,hand open, and fingerstogether, executes achopping motion forward.

b. Wingman gives “ QuestionSignal” (1, 3).

c. Wingman nods head.

Course to be steered is present.

What is your compass heading?

Compass heading understood.

Wingman nods head (I understand).

Leader gives compass heading infinger numerals.


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VII. ARMAMENT SIGNALS BETWEEN AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT


1. Gun status

a. Pistol cocking motion witheither hand.

b. Question signal (1, 3).

c. Thumbs down.

Arm or safety guns, as applicable.

How much ammo do you have?

I am unable to fire.

Execute and return signal.

Thumb up indicates over half,thumb down indicates less thanhalf. Nod head (I understand).

2. Bomb status.

a. Shaking fist.

b. Question signal (1, 3).

c. Thumbs down.

Arm or safety bombs, as applicable.

How many bombs do I have?

I am unable to drop.


Indicate with appropriate finger numerals.


3. Rocket status.

a. Shaking hand with fingersdownward.

b. Questions signal (1, 3).

c. Thumbs down.

Arm or safety rockets, as applicable.

How many rockets to I have?

I am unable to fire.


Indicate with appropriate finger numerals.


4. Jettison.

Pistol cocking motion with either hand followed by foreand aft pulling motion with aclenched fist.

Jettison external stores. Repeat signal and execute.


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VIII. NATO AIRCRAFT SIGNALS

NoteThe following NATO aircraft signals areincluded here for reference. They are notin exact consonance with those approvedfor U.S. Navy intraservice use by theChief of Naval Operations.

ALTHOUGH NOT AUTHORIZED FORROUTINE USE BY U.S. NAVALFORCES, THESE SIGNALS MAY BEUSED WHEN OPERATING WITHNATO FORCES

1. Fuel Status.

a. Make drinking motion with closed hand, thumb extended toward mouth.

b. Report estimated flying time remaining: each finger extended indicates 10 minutes; a closed handindicates 1 hour. (Example: Clenched fist and three fingers means 1-1/2 hours.)

2. Airbrakes In or Out.

a. Preparatory signal: Biting motion with hand; fingers and thumb meeting and opening alternately.

b. Execution signal: Nod of head after cessation of preparatory signal.

3. Wheels Up or Down.

a. Preparatory signal: Twisting movement of fist toward the canopy to indicate “ up,” and from canopytoward the pilot’ s shoulder for “ down.”

b. Execution signal: Nod of head after cessation of preparatory signal.

4. Flaps Up or Down.

a. Preparatory signal: Hand flat, fingers forward. Downward motion of hand from wrist to lower flaps —reverse motion to raise flaps.

b. Execution signal: Nod of head after preparatory signal.

Note� Preparatory signals will be given at least

twice.

� The execution signal is to be given whenaircraft in formation are ready to activatethe appropriate system.

� When giving finger signals for fuel orHEFOE communications, the thumb isused to indicate digit number two.


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CODE* MEANING

RR

KK

VV

XX

OO

NN

WW

SS

HH

MM

II

LL

LONG DASH

Form right echelon

Form left echelon

Balance the formation, form VEE or diamond

Close up

Open up

Negate last signal

Wheels/flaps

Speed brakes

Hook

Radio failure

Break up

Lead change (the lead automatically passes to the aircraft on the right if there are more than twoaircraft in the formation)

Execute signal

* Night tactical signals between aircraft may be transmitted by useof blinker, flashlight, or aircraft lights. Signals should be repeatedby the aircraft to which directed prior to execution. It should be

noted that all letter signals are given twice, first to attract attention and second for readability.

NoteNight tactical signals between aircraft are covered in individual aircraft NATOPSpublications and are to be adhered to whenever possible. Unusual circumstances,such as might occur during a joint NATO exercise, could result in the use of Morsecode. In such instances, it should be remembered that flashlight and/or aircraftlight signals are easily confused and when used should be as pronounced anddistinctive as possible

Figure 1-2. Night Tactical Signals Between Aircraft

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1. Open hand held horizontally,palm up and moved up in alifting motion.

I am starting to lift, follow asbriefed.

Repeat signal to pass to subsequent aircraft and to acknowledge, then execute.

2. Series of zooms by leadaircraft.

Join up; join up on me. (Given fromcruise, column, or scout line.)

Repeat signal to pass to subsequent aircraft and to acknowledge, then execute.

3. Wing dip. Given from column following join upsignals to indicate section join upon side of dip (heavy side).

Execute.

4. Lead aircraft swishes tail. All aircraft in the formation form step-up column in tactical order be-hind leader.

Execute. Leader steps downslightly to facilitate formation ofcolumn.

5. Fist moved horizontally aftwith thumb extended (hitch-hike motion).

Take cruise formation. Repeat signal to pass to subsequent aircraft and to acknowledge, then execute.

6. Open hand held palm downover eyes and head movedin scanning motion.

Form scout line. Repeat signal to pass to subsequent aircraft and to acknowledge, then execute.

7. Hand held over head andmoved in circular motionforefinger extended (givenfrom echelon only).

Prepare to break up and rendezvous.

Repeat signal to pass to subsequent aircraft and to acknowledge, then execute asbriefed.

8. Forearm extended verticallywith closed fist (when givento single aircraft).

Single aircraft cross over to opposite side of formation.

Repeat signal to acknowledge andexecute when proper interval is established.

9. Forearm extended verticallywith closed fist (when givento section in balanced paradeor finger-tip formation).

Section move out on bearing to allow interval for crossing aircraft.

Repeat signal to acknowledge andexecute.

10. Forearm extended verticallywith closed fist and movedvertically in pumping motion.

Section cross over to opposite sideof formation.

Repeat signal to acknowledge andexecute.

Figure 1-3. Supplementary Signals for Helicopters

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1. Series of small zooms. Close up. Execute.

2. Series of pronounced zooms. Join up; join up on me. Expedite join up.

3. Lead aircraft swishes tail. All aircraft in this formation formstep-down column in tactical orderbehind leader.

Execute. Leader speeds up slightlyto facilitate formation of column.

4. Shaking of ailerons. Execute signal; used as required inconjunction with another signal.

Execute last signal given.

Figure 1-4. Aircraft Formation Maneuvering Signals

SIGNAL MEANING

1. RESCAP flies low over pilot, rocking wings, andestablishes left orbit in area adjacent to downedpilot.

You have been seen, or affirmative.

2. RESCAP remains in sight of downed pilot. Rescue will be attempted.

3. RESCAP porpoises (pumps stick). I am forced to return to base because of darkness, lowfuel, etc. Rescue will be resumed as soon as possible.

4. RESCAP continues to orbit in area adjacent todowned airman.

Downed pilot remain in present position.

5. RESCAP flies over downed pilot, blinking lightsseveral times.

Night rescue will be attempted.

Figure 1-5. RESCAP Signals

SIGNAL MEANING RESPONSE*

1. Orbit ship, passing closeaboard, rocking wings withhook down.

At night: flash series of “ C.”

I have no radio and need steer tocarrier.

Ship flashes series of continuous“ CHARLIES” (— � — � ), meaning “ Iunderstand and will indicate direction to nearest carrier.” Shipchanges course to indicate direction, and turns signal light toSTEADY until aircraft departs.

2. Orbit ship, passing closeaboard, rocking wings withhook up.

At night: flash series of “ V.”

I have no radio and need vector tonearest land.

Ship flashes series of continuous“ LIMA’ S” (� — � � ), meaning “ I understand and will indicate direction to nearest land or field, ifknown.” Ship then changes courseto indicate direction, and turns signal light to STEADY until aircraftdeparts.

* In both cases, ship notifies carrier of aircraft identification, signals, and response.

Figure 1-6. Signals Between Aircraft and Nonaviation Ships

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PILOT’ S DESIRES OR INTENTIONS VISUAL SIGNAL

I desire immediate landing. Fly up the port side of the ship, low and close aboard,rocking wings, in a landing configuration with hookDOWN. Navigation light BRIGHT and STEADY withanticollision lights ON. If turning final in the VFR pattern or approaching final on a CCA, momentarilyturn on the taxi light, if available.

I desire to land but can wait for the next recovery. Fly up the port side of the ship with landing gear UP,hook down, navigation lights BRIGHT and STEADY,and anticollision light OFF while abeam the ship.

I am proceeding to the BINGO field. Fly up the port side of the ship, rocking wings, withlanding gear and hook UP, navigation lights BRIGHTand STEADY, and anticollision light ON. If fuel stateand the nature of the emergency permit, continuemaking passes until joined by a wingman. Upon reach-ing BINGO fuel state, proceed alone, setting IFF/SIFto emergency when departing.

Note1. The requirement for gear down and rocking wings as the signal for an immediate

landing is not required when considered unsafe by the pilot because of the nature ofthe emergency; example: loss of an engine in multiengine aircraft.

2. At night aircraft flying close aboard the port side of the ship without lights are consid-ered to have an emergency requiring an immediate landing.

Figure 1-7. Visual Signals to Ship From Fixed-Wing Aircraft With Radio Failure

PILOT’ S DESIRES OR INTENTIONS VISUAL SIGNAL

I require immediate landing. Fly close aboard starboard quarter, remaining clear ofother traffic, with gear DOWN and floodlights/landinglight ON. With complete electrical failure, fire a redflare to seaward.

I desire to land but can wait for the next recovery. Fly by or hover on the starboard side of the ship, lowand close aboard, with navigation lights BRIGHT andFLASHING and anticollision light ON.

Figure 1-8. Visual Signals to Ship From Helicopters With Radio Failure

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SIGNAL

COMMAND/ADVISORY OLS ** ALDIS LAMP BLINKER

1. *BINGO — Proceed to alternate landing field.

Flashing cut andwaveoff lights.

Flashing red light. M, M— —, — —

2. Add power — (jets and turboprops only).

Flash, cut lights. N/A N/A

3. CHARLIE — Cleared to landaboard.

N/A Steady green light.*** C— � — �

4. DELTA — Delay in landing.Enter DELTA pattern andmaintain visual contact withthe ship.

Flashing landing arealights.

Steady red light. D— � �

5. Closed deck. Do not land. Landing area lights off(night only).

N/A N/A

6. Do not land. Ditch or bailout/eject in the vicinity of theship.

N/A Z— — � �

Z— — � �

7. LSO has control of the aircrafton final approach at approximately 1-1/2 miles.

Steady (3 sec), cutlights.

N/A N/A

8. Lower hook N/A H� � � �

H� � � �

9. Lower wheels N/A W� — —

W� — —

10. Lower flaps. N/A F� � — �

F� � — �

11. Jettison disposable fuel tank. N/A G— — �

G— — �

12. Jettison ordnance. N/A Q— — � —

Q— — � —

* Signal is given only when ordered by the Air Officer.

** Aldis lamps may be located in the tower or on the signal bridge.

*** Helicopters will normally receive this signal from the rotating beacon or ALDIS lamp on the starboard sideof the island.

Extra care must be exercised in identifying the correct light andlocation of signal. Misinterpretation of lighting signals from othersources can occur. Such sources are: rotating beacons (aft, port,forward side of island), or deck status lights (located at LSOplatform and near portside mid-ships catwalk).

Figure 1-9. Visual Signals to Aircraft From Ship Under EMCON or Lost Communications Conditions

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Aircraft without radio equipment should observe the tower for light signals. Acknowledge signals in the daytimeby movement of ailerons or rudder on the ground and by rocking wings in the air. Acknowledge signals at nightby flashing aircraft lights. Signals from an airport traffic control light gun have the following meanings:

COLOR AND TYPE OF SIGNAL ON THE GROUND IN FLIGHT GROUND VEHICLES

STEADY GREEN Cleared for takeoff. Cleared to land. Cleared to cross runway.

FLASHING GREEN Cleared to taxi. Return for landing (to befollowed by steady greenat proper time).

STEADY ED Stop. Give way to other aircraftand continue circling.

Stop (hold short of runway).

FLASHING RED Taxi clear of landing area(runway) in use.

Airport unsafe — do notland.

FLASHING WHITE Return to starting point onairport.

Return to place of origin.

ALTERNATING RED &GREEN

General Warning Signal — Exercise Extreme Caution.

RED PYROTECHNIC(RED FLARE)

Notwithstanding any previous instructions, donot land for the time being.

Figure 1-10. Airport Traffic Control Light Signals

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CHAPTER 2

General Aircraft Handling Signals

2.1 GENERAL AIRCRAFT HANDLING SIGNALS

NoteSignals/figures indicated in solid black areNATO-approved.

The following signals (Figure 2-1) shall be used inU.S. Navy operations and when operating with NATOforces:

1. Affirmative (all clear)

2. Negative (not clear)

3. Proceed to next marshaler

4. This way

5. Slow down

6. Turn to left

7. Turn to right

8. Move ahead

9. Stop

10. Brakes (on/off)

11. Move back (also used to pull back aircraftutilizing arresting wire)

12. Turns while backing (tail to left)

13. Turns while backing (tail to right)

14. Clearance for personnel to approach aircraft

15. Personnel approaching the aircraft

16. Insert chocks

17. Remove chocks

18. Install down locks/undercarriage pins

19. Remove down locks/undercarriage pins

20. Connect ground electrical power supply

21. Disconnect ground electrical power supply

22. Start engine(s)

23. Slow down engine(s) on indicated side

24. Cut engine(s)

25. Lock tailwheel

26. Unlock tailwheel

27. Fold wings/helicopter blades

28. Spread wings/helicopter blades

29. Lock wings/helicopter blades

30. Open weapon bay(s) door(s)

31. Close weapon bay(s) door(s)

32. Take off

33. Fire (U.S. Navy use only)

34. Engage nosegear steering

35. Disengage nosegear steering

36. Lower wing flaps

37. Raise wing flaps

38. Down hook

39. Up hook

40. Open air brakes

41. Close air brakes

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42. Tiller bar/steering arm in place

43. Remove tiedowns (director)

44. Install tiedowns (director)

45. Tiedowns in place (director)

46. Engine runup (pilot)

47. Hot brakes

48. Brake failure (tailhook-equipped air craft) (pilot)

49. Lights (on/off)

50. I have command

51. Open cowl flaps

52. Connect/disconnect air starting unit

53. Start aircraft auxiliary power unit

54. Stop aircraft auxiliary power unit

55. Ground refueling, all tanks, no external power(ground crewman)

56. Ground refueling, internal tanks only, no externalpower (ground crewman)

57. Extend/retract air refueling probe or ram airturbine

58. Need aircraft starting unit

59. Fuel discharge during start

60. Arm water injection (AV-8)

61. Engine thrust check (AV-8)

62. VTO (AV-8)

63. Pass control

64. COD ramp: open/close.

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SIGNAL DAY NIGHT REMARKS

AFFIRMATIVE (ALL CLEAR)

Hand raised, thumb up. Same as day signal withaddition of wands.

Conforms to ICAO signal.

NEGATIVE (NOT CLEAR)

Arm held out, hand below waist level, thumbturned downwards.

Same as day signal withaddition of wands.

PROCEED TO NEXT MARSHALER

Right or left arm Down,other arm moved acrossthe body and extendedto indicate direction tonext marshal.


Conforms to ICAO signals.

THIS WAY

Arms above head in vertical position withpalms facing inward.



Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 1 of 16)

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SLOW DOWN

Arms down with palmstowards ground, thenmoved up and downseveral times.



TURN TO LEFT

Extend right arm horizontally, left arm isrepeatedly moved upward. Speed of armmovement indicatingrate of turn.


1. Clench first (day),or down-turnedwand (night),means for pilot tolock indicatedbrake.

2. Also used for spotturns airborneaircraft. Conformto ICAO Signal.

TURN TO RIGHT

Extend left arm horizontally, left arm isrepeatedly moved upward. Speed of armmovement indicatingrate of turn.


1. Clench fist (day),or down-turnedwand (night),means for pilot tolock indicatedbrake.

2. Also used forsport turns airborne aircraft.Conform to ICAOSignal.

MOVE AHEAD

Arms extended frombody and held horizontalto shoulders with handsup-raised and aboveeye level, palms facingbackwards. Executebeckoning arm motionangled backward. Rapidity indicates speeddesired of aircraft.


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STOP

Arms crossed above thehead, palms facing forward.


BRAKES

ON — Arms abovehead, open palms andfingers raised withpalms toward aircraft,then fist closed.

OFF — Reverse ofabove.

ON — Arms abovehead, then wandscrossed.

OFF — Crossed wands,then uncrossed.

MOVE BACK (ALSO USED TOPULL BACK AIRCRAFT UTILIZING

ARRESTING WIRE)

Arms by sides, palmsfacing forward, sweptforward and upward repeatedly to shoulderheight.



TURNS WHILE BACKING(TAIL TO LEFT)

Point right arm downand left arm broughtfrom overhead, verticalposition to horizontalposition repeating leftarm movement.




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TURNS WHILE BACKING(TAIL TO RIGHT)

Point left arm down andright arm brought fromoverhead, vertical position to horizontalforward position, repeating right armmovement.



CLEARANCE FORPERSONNEL TO APPROACH

AIRCRAFT

A beckoning motion withright wand at eye level.

PERSONNEL APPROACHING THE

AIRCRAFT

Left hand raised vertically overhead,palm towards aircraft.The other hand indicates to personnelconcerned and gesturestowards aircraft.

Same as day signal withaddition of wands

INSERT CHOCKS

Arms down, fists closed,thumbs extended inwards, swing armsfrom extended position inwards.

Same as for day signalwith addition of wands.



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REMOVE CHOCKS

Arms down, fists closed,thumbs extended outwards, swing armsoutwards.



INSTALL DOWN LOCKS/UNDERCARRIAGE PINS

With arms above head,the right hand clasps leftforearm and the left fistis clenched.

Similar to the day signalexcept the right wand isplaced against left forearm. The wand inthe left hand is held vertical.

REMOVE DOWN LOCKS/UNDERCARRIAGE PINS

With arms and hands in“ install down locks” position, the right handunclasps the left forearm.

Similar to the day signalexcept with the additionof wands.

CONNECT GROUNDELECTRICAL POWER

SUPPLY

Hands above head, leftfist partially clenched,right hand moved in direction of left handwith first two fingers extended and insertedinto circle made by fingers of the left hand.


Same signal for air startunit except using twofingers (day).


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DISCONNECT GROUNDELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY

Hands above head, leftfist partially clenched,right hand moved awayfrom left hand, withdrawing first two fingers from circle madeby fingers of the lefthand.


Same signal for air startunit except using towfingers (day).

START ENGINE(S)

Left hand overhead withappropriate number offingers extended, to indicate the number ofthe engine to be started,and circular motion ofright hand at head level.

Similar to day signal except that the wand inthe left hand will beflashed to indicate theengine to be started.

Conforms to ICAO signals.

SLOW DOWN ENGINE(S)ON INDICATED SIDE

Arms down with palmstoward ground, then either right or left armwaved up and down indicating that left orright side engines respectively should beslowed down.



CUT ENGINE(S)

Either arm and handlevel with shoulder, handmoving across thethroat, palm down. Handis moved sideways, armremaining bent. Otherarm pointing to engine.



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LOCK TAILWHEEL

Hands together overhead, opened fromthe wrists in a V, thenclosed suddenly.


UNLOCK TAILWHEEL

Hands overhead, palmstogether, then handsopened from the wriststo form a V, wrists remaining together.


FOLD WINGS/ HELICOPTER BLADES

Arms straight out atsides, then swept forward and huggedaround shoulders.

Same as signal withaddition of wands.

SPREAD WINGS/HELICOPTER BLADES

Arms hugged aroundshoulders, then sweptstraight out to the sides.



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LOCK WINGS/HELICOPTER BLADES

Hit right elbow with palmof left hand.


OPEN WEAPON BAY(S)DOOR(S)

Body bent forward at thewaist, hands held withfingertips touching infront of body and elbowsbent at approximately45°, then arms swingdownward and outward.


CLOSE WEAPON BAY(S)DOOR(S)

Body bent forward at the waist and arms extended horizontally,then arms swing downward and in untilfingertips touch in frontof the body with elbowsbent at approximately45°.


TAKE OFF

Director conceals left/right hand and makescircular motion of right/left hand over head inhorizontal plane endingin a throwing motion ofarm towards direction oftakeoff.



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FIRE

Describes large figureeight with one hand andpoints to the fire area withthe other hand.

Same except with wands. Signal is meant for information only. Pilotshould be given a cut engine or continuous turnup signal, as appropriate.

ENGAGE NOSEGEARSTEERING

Point to nose with indexfinger while indicating direction of turn with otherindex finger.


DISENGAGE NOSEGEARSTEERING

Point to nose with indexfinger, lateral wave withopen palm of other hand at shoulder height.


LOWER WING FLAPS

Hands in front, palms together horizontally thenopened from the wristcrocodile-mouth fashion.



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RAISE WING FLAPS

Hands in front horizontally, with palmsopen from the wrists,then suddenly closed.


DOWN HOOK

Right fist, thumb extended downward,lowered suddenly tomeet horizontal palm of left hand.


UP HOOK

Right fist, thumb extended upward, raisedsuddenly to meet horizontal palm of lefthand.


OPEN AIR BRAKES

Hands in front, palms together vertically, thenopened from the wristscrocodile-mouth fashion.



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CLOSE AIR BRAKES

Hands in front, verticallywith palms open fromthe wrists, then suddenly closed.


TILLER BAR/STEERINGARM IN PLACE

Hold nose with lefthand, right hand movinghorizontally at waist level.

a. Affirmative signalimmediately followingmeans: MAN ISTENDING BAR.

b. A negative signalimmediately followingmeans: NO ONETENDING BAR.


REMOVE TIEDOWNS(director)

To tiedown crew: Makeswiping motion down leftarm with right hand.

Same as day exceptwith wands.

INSTALL TIEDOWNS(director)

To tiedown crew: Rotates hands in acircle perpendicular toand in front of his body.



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TIEDOWNS IN PLACE(director)

Same signal as “ installtiedown,” followed bythumbs up.


ENGINE RUNUP (pilot)

Moves forefinger in a circular motion in viewof director to indicatethat he is ready to runup engines.

Makes circular motionwith hand held light.

Director responds withsame signal (wand atnight) to indicate “ clearto run up.”

HOT BRAKES

Makes rapid fanningmotion with one hand infront of face and pointsto wheel with otherhand.


BRAKE FAILURE (tailhookequipped aircraft) (pilot)

Pilot drops tailhook andturns on external lightsas an emergency signalto the director and deckcrew.

Same as day. Pilot also informs towervia radio.


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LIGHTS

Points to eyes with twofingers to signal “ lightson.”

Flashing wands. When lights are alreadyon, same signal is usedto signal “ lights off.”

I HAVE COMMAND

Hold one hand open,motionless and highabove head, with palmforward.

Same as day exceptwith wand.

OPEN COWL FLAPS

Hold hands against sideof head; then openhands by movingthumbs forward and outward.


CONNECT/DISCONNECT AIR STARTING UNIT

Same as “ connect/disconnect ground electrical power supply,”except using one finger(day). (See signals 20and 21.)


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START AIRCRAFTAUXILIARY POWER UNIT

Points to power unit exhaust with left handindex finger; moves righthand in horizontal circle,index and middle fingerpointing downward.


STOP AIRCRAFTAUXILIARY POWER UNIT

Makes “ throat cutting”action with left hand;moves right hand in horizontal circle, indexand middle fingers pointing downward.


GROUND REFUELINGALL TANKS,

NO EXTERNAL POWER(ground crewman)

Extends arm in front ofbody and makes a widecircular wiping motion;then brings thumb tomouth as if drinkingfrom a glass.

Same except with wandheld vertically.

Pilot extends air refueling probe and setsswitches for fueling alltanks.

GROUND REFUELING,INTERNAL TANKS ONLY,NO EXTERNAL POWER

(ground crewman)

Makes a circular motionas if rubbing stomachwith palm of hand; thenbrings thumb to mouthas if drinking from aglass.


Pilot extend air refuelingprobe and sets switchesfor fueling internal tanksonly.


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EXTEND/RETRACT AIRREFUELING PROBE OR

RAM AIR TURBINE

TO EXTEND: Extendarm straight ahead, fistclenched; swing arm 90°to side. Use left or rightarm according to location of probe.

TO RETRACT: Use thereverse of the EXTENDsignal.


Pilot actuates probe onsignal.

NEED AIRCRAFT STARTINGUNIT

Extend arms out frombody (curved upwards)and rotate arms in aclockwise/counterclockwise motion.


FUEL DISCHARGE DURING START

Left arm raised aboveshoulder with number offingers extended to indicate affected engine;right hand describes apendulum motion between waist andknees.

Similar to day signal except that wand in lefthand will be flashed toindicate the number ofthe affected engine.

Signal is for informationonly; pilot should be given cut engine or continuous turnup signal, as appropriate.

AIR WATER INJECTION(AV–8)

Give FINAL TURNUPsignal. Chapter 4 (No.9). Wait 2 or 3 secondswhile pilot turns up military rated thrust andchecks instruments.Then, hold open handtoward pilot, fingers extended vertically.

Same except holdGREEN wand verticallyand move up and down.

Day — Pilot acknowledges by salute.

Night — Pilot acknowledges by turning on light to steady dim.


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ENGINE THRUST CHECK(AV–8)

Extend arm overhead,forefinger pointing up.Hesitate, then rotatehand rapidly in a horizontal circle.

Hold RED and GREENwands at chest level, rotating the green wandin a horizontal circle.

Signal is optional, givenat request of pilot. Alsocan be used for decklaunch.

VTO (AV–8)

Arms extended horizontally sidewaysbeckoning upwards, with palms turned up.


PASS CONTROL

With both arms shoulderheight, point in directionof person receivingcontrol.

Same as day exceptpoint amber wand.

Used by U.S. Navy personnel. Not a NATOsignal.

COD RAMP: OPEN/CLOSE

One hand held in hold,the other finger andthumb extended but nottouching; then bring fingers and thumb together several times.Pilot will respond withsame signal.

Two wands used insame manner.

Ramp shall not comedown until deck crewacknowledges pilot signal.


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CHAPTER 3

Helicopter Handling Signals

3.1 HELICOPTER OPERATION LIGHT SIGNALS

NoteSignals/figures in solid black areNATO-approved.

See Figures 3-1 and 3-2 for helicopter operationlight signals.

The following signals (Figure 3-3) shall be used inU.S. .Navy operations and when operating with NATOforces:

1. Landing direction

2. Move upward

3. Hover

4. Move downward

5. Move to left

6. Move to right

7. Lower wheels

8. Wave-off

9. Land

10. Droop stops out

11. Droop stops in

12. Remove blade tiedowns

13. Engage rotors

14. Hook up load

15. Release load

16. Load has not been released

17. Winch up

18. Winch down

19. Cut cable

20. Spread pylon

21. Fold pylon

22. I desire HIFR/fuel

23. Commence fueling

24. Am pumping fuel

25. Cease fueling

26. Have ceased pumping fuel

27. Desire to move over deck and return hose

28. Execute emergency breakaway

29. Ready to start engine (pilot)

30. Ready to engage rotors (pilot)

31. Ready to engage rotors (LSE)

32. Ready for takeoff (pilot)

33. Ready for takeoff (LSE)

34. Remove tiedowns (LSE)

35. Remove chocks and tiedown (pilot)

36. Insert chocks and tiedown (pilot)

37. Tiedowns removed (deck crew)

38. Install tiedowns (LSE)

39. Disengage rotors (LSE)

40. Hook not down/up

41. Swing tail left

42. Swing tail right

43. Hold position

44. Antenna in down position.

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Refer to Chapter 2 for the following signals:

Signal Number

Fold blades

Spread blades

Lock blades

Move ahead

Move back

Take off

Open cargo doors

Close cargo doors

27

28

29

8

11

32

30

31

EVOLUTIONALDIS LAMP

ROTATING BEACON SIGNAL

Start Engines Red

Engage Rotors Amber

Launch Green

Recovery Green

Disengage Rotors Amber

Shutdown Red

Figure 3-1. Rotating Beacon/Aldis Lamp Signals for Helicopter Operations

COMMAND/ADVISORYINFORMATION

STARBOARD ROTATING BEACONOR ALDIS LAMP SIGNAL

Three or More Aircraft To Go Red

One Aircraft To Go Amber

Land Green

Figure 3-2. Flight Operation Signals to Helicopters in Starboard Holding (CV/CVN)

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LANDING DIRECTION

Marshaler stands witharms raised verticallyabove head and facingtoward the point wherethe aircraft is to land.The arms are loweredrepeatedly from a vertical to a horizontalposition, stopping finallyin the horizontal position.


MOVE UPWARD

Arms extended horizontally sidewaysbeckoning upwards, withpalms turned up. Speedof movement indicatesrate of ascent.



HOVER

Arms extended horizontally sideways,palms downward.



MOVE DOWNWARD

Arms extended horizontally sidewaysbeckoning downwards,with palms turned down.Speed of movement indicates rate of descent.



Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 1 of 11)

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MOVE TO LEFT

Right arm extended horizontally sideways indirection of movementand other arms swungover the head in samedirection, in a repeatingmovement.


MOVE TO RIGHT

Left arm extended horizontally sideways indirection of movementand other arm swungover the head in thesame direction, in a repeating movement.


LOWER WHEELS

When aircraft approaches director withlanding gear retracted,marshaler gives signalby side view of a cranking circular motionof the hands.


WAVE OFF

Waving of arms over thehead.


Signal is mandatory.

Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 2)

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LAND

Arms crossed and extended downwards infront of the body.



DROOP STOPS OUT

When rotor starts to “ rundown” marshaler standswith both hands raisedabove head, fistsclosed, thumbs pointingout.


DROOP STOPS IN

When droop stops go in,marshaler turns thumbsinwards.


REMOVE BLADETIEDOWNS

Left hand above head,right hand pointing to individual boots for removal.



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ENGAGE ROTOR(S)

Circular motion in horizontal plane withright hand above head.


HOOK UP LOAD

Rope climbing motionwith hands.


RELEASE LOAD

Left arm extended forward horizontally, fistclenched, with handmaking vertical pendulum movementwith fist clenched.


LOAD HAS NOT BEENRELEASED

Bend left arm horizon-tally across chest withfist clenched, palm downward; open righthand pointed up vertically to center of left fist.



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WINCH UP

Left arm horizontal infront of body, fistclenched, right handwith palm turned upwards making upward motion.


WINCH DOWN

Left arm horizontal infront of body, fistclenched, right handwith palm turned downwards makingdownward motion


CUT CABLE

Right arm extended forward horizontally, first clenched, left armmaking horizontal slicingmovements below theright fist, palm downward.


SPREAD PYLON

Bend elbow acrosschest, palm downward.Extend arm outward tohorizontal position,keeping palm open and facing down.



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FOLD PYLON

Extend right arm horizontally, palm downward. Bend armkeeping palm down.


I DESIRE HIFR/FUEL

Helicopter crewmemberbrings thumb to mouthas if drinking from glass.

Same except use redlens flashlight.

COMMENCE FUELING

Helicopter crewmembermakes circular motionwith right hand.

Helicopter crewmembermakes circular motionwith red lens flashlight.

AM PUMPING FUEL

Ship’ s fuel crewmemberholds green device vertically over red device.

Ship’ s fuel crewmemberholds green wand vertically over red wand.


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CEASE FUELING

Helicopter crewmembermakes horizontal cuttingmotion of right handacross throat.

Helicopter crewmembermakes horizontal motionof red lens flashlight.

HAVE CEASED PUMPING FUEL

Ship’ s fuel crewmemberholds red device overgreen device.

Ship’ s fuel crewmemberholds red wand verticallyover green wand.

DESIRE TO MOVE OVER DECK AND

RETURN HOSE

Helicopter crewmembermakes vertical motion ofhand.

Helicopter crewmembermakes vertical motion ofred lens flashlight.

EXECUTE EMERGENCYBREAKAWAY

LSE/director makeswaveoff signal.

LSE/director makeswaveoff signal withwands.



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READY TOSTART ENGINE

(pilot)

Moves hand in a circle perpendicular to thedeck; follows with athumbs up signal. Signify by number of fingers engine to bestarted.

Turns on flashlight ormovable light andmoves it in a circle perpendicular to thedeck.

READY TO ENGAGEROTORS (pilot)

Moves hand in horizontal circle at eyelevel, index finger extended. Aircraft lights FLASHING BRIGHT.

Same as day exceptholds red light in hand.Aircraft lights FLASHING DIM.

At night, aircraft lightsshould be on FLASHING DIM untilaircraft is declared upand ready for takeoff bythe pilot.

READY TO ENGAGEROTORS (LSE)

FACES FLY CONTROL:Holds left fist abovehead; gives circular motion of righthand above head, indexfinger extended.

Rotates one wand atchest level; holds otherwand above head.

The air officer shall signal authority to engage rotors by illuminating a yellow rotating beacon.

READY FOR TAKEOFF(pilot)

Gives thumbs up signalat eye level. Aircraftlights STEADY BRIGHT.

Places running andformation lights onSTEADY DIM. May givethumbs up signal byturning on flashlight orother moveable lightsand moving it up anddown.


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READY FOR TAKEOFF(LSE)

FACES FLY CONTROL.Holds right thumb up ateye level; holds left fistat eye level.

Signal not required. Pilot’ s STEADY DIM indicates readiness toFly Control.

The air officer shall signal authority forlaunch of helicopters by illuminating a greenrotating beacon in addition to the rotatingyellow beacon.

REMOVE TIEDOWNS(LSE)

To tiedown crew: Makeswiping motion down leftarm with right hand.

Same as day exceptwith addition of wands.

REMOVE CHOCKS AND TIEDOWNS (pilot)

Swings arms apart,thumbs extended outwards.

Using hand held light orflashlight, gives on/offsignals at 1-second intervals.

INSERT CHOCKS ANDTIEDOWNS (pilot)

Swings arms together,thumbs extended inwards. In single pilotedaircraft, pilot may swingone arm alternately fromeach side, thumb extended inwards.

Moves hand held light orflashlight at eye level ina horizontal plane alternately inwards fromeach side.


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TIEDOWNS REMOVED(deck crew)

Stands in full view of pilot and LSE and holdstiedown and chocks extended to side.

Same as day except illuminates tiedown withamber flashlight.

INSTALL TIEDOWNS(LSE)

To tiedown crew: Rotates hands in acircle perpendicular toand in front of his body.

Same as day exceptwith amber wands.

Give “ hold” signal assoon as first tiedown isattached.

DISENGAGE ROTORS(LSE)

Holds left fist abovehead; makes throat cutting action with righthand.


Give “ hold” signal assoon as first tiedown isattached.

HOOK NOT DOWN/UP

Arms extended, makeshort up and downchopping action, alternating hands.

Same as day exceptwith amber of wands.


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SWING TAIL LEFT

Use standard fixed-wingturn signal, pointing withhand to wheel to be piv-oted and giving “ come-on” with other hand.

Same as day exceptwith amber of wands.

SWING TAIL RIGHT

Use standard fixed-wingturn signal, pointing withhand to wheel to be piv-oted and giving “ come-on” with other hand.


HOLD POSITION

Makes clenched fists ateye level.

Hold crossed wands(any color) overhead.


ANTENNA IN DOWN POSITION

Rest elbow in left palmat waist level. Bring righthand down to horizontalposition.

Same except withwands.


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CHAPTER 4

Carrier Flight Deck Handling Signals

4.1 SCOPE

The aircraft handling signals included in this chapterare only those used aboard aircraft carriers. Signals areincluded in individual aircraft NATOPS flight manualsfor those signals peculiar to each aircraft.

4.1.1 Launching Signals. (See Figure 4-1.)

1. Extend strut(s)

2. Lower launch bar/tow link

3. Raise launch bar/tow link

4. Attach bridle/pendant

5. Tension aircraft on catapult

6. Untension aircraft on catapult

7. Tension bridle arrester lanyard

8. First turnup

9. Final turnup

10. Afterburner

11. Fire/launch

12. Suspend

13. Hang fire

14. Untension aircraft on catapult (following suspendor hang fire)

15. Shuttle forward

16. Throttle back

17. Push/pull back

18. Accept control

19. Go

20. Abort aircraft

21. Pass control

22. Retract shuttle

23. Advance shuttle

24. First ready/CAT ready

25. Taking tension

26. Buffer forward

27. Buffer aft

28. Standby/Military power

29. Final ready

30. Hook-up signal

31. Taxi signal for catapult topside safety petty officer

32. JBD’ s raise signal — Day

33. JBD’ s lower signal — Day

34. JBD’ s raise signal — Night

35. JBD’ s lower signal — Night.

4.1.2 Landing Signals. (See Figure 4-2.)


1. Clear deck

2. Foul deck

3. Pull back

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4. Cease pull back

5. Raise hook

6. Lower hook

7. Wire clear

8. Wire retract.

4.1.3 Handling Signals. (See Figure 4-3.)


1. Tiller bar in place/engage nosewheel steering

2. Tiller bar removed/disengage nosewheel steering

3. Wing rider

4. Install tiedowns

5. Tiedowns in place

6. Reverse thrust taxi.

4.1.4 Refueling Signals. (See Figure 4-4.)

1. Top off

2. Fuel status

3. Probe out

4. Probe in

5. Close dump valve

6. Cut fuel

7. Fuel weight status.

8. Fuel quantity signals.

4.1.5 Aircraft Elevator Signals. (See Figure4-5.)

1. Raise safety stanchion

2. Lower safety stanchion

3. Raise elevator

4. Lower elevator.

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SIGNAL FROM TO EXECUTION

EXTEND or LOWER STRUT(S)

Director Pilot Day: Extend arms to one side, palms together and horizontal. Then, openarms.

Night: Same except hold wands horizontally.

NoteFor lowering strut, reverse theprocedure for extending strut.

LOWER LAUNCH BAR/TOW LINK

Director DeckCrew, Pilot

Day: Rest right elbow in left palm at waist level. Bring right hand down to horizontal position.

Night: Same except with wands.

RAISE LAUNCH BAR/TOW LINK


Day: Rest right elbow in left palm at waistlevel. With right forearm horizontal,bring right hand up to shoulder level.

Night: Same as day except rest right elbowon wand.

ATTACH BRIDLE/ PENDANT

LaunchingOfficer

Directorand CatapultCrew

Day: Extend arms forward at waist level;make slight lifting motion with forearm.

Night: Hold both wands close to waist, extending forward horizontally; ro-tate wands from horizontal to verti-cal position.

Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 1 of 12)

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TENSION AIRCRAFT ON CATAPULT

Director CatapultCrew, Pilot

Day: Extend arms overhead. Openclenched fists, palms forward to indicate pilot release brakes. Thensweep one hand across chest andpoint in direction of launch. Pilot willrelease brakes and apply appropri-ate power in accordance with aircraftNATOPS Manual.

Night: Same using wands except indicatepilot release brakes by openingcrossed wands above head.

UNTENSION AIRCRAFT ONCATAPULT

LaunchingOfficer

CatapultCrew, Pilot

Day: Extend arms overhead, fistsclenched to indicate pilot holdbrakes. Then sweep one fist acrosschest and point in opposite directionof launch. Pilot will hold brakes.

Night: Hold wands crossed overhead to indicate pilot hold brakes. Thensweep one wand across chest andpoint in opposite direction of launch.Pilot will hold brakes.

Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 2)

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TENSION BRIDLEARRESTER LANYARD

HookupPetty Officer

CatapultCrew

Day: With hands down, make horizontalcircular motion with one hand.

Night: Same except use WHITE stubbywand pointed down.

FIRST TURNUP

LaunchingOfficer

Pilot Day: Extend arm overhead, forefin-ger pointing up. Hesitate, thenrotate hand rapidly in a hori-zontal circle.

Night: Hold RED and GREEN wandsat chest level, rotating thegreen wand in a horizontalcircle.

Remarks: Signal is optional, given atrequest of pilot. Also can beused for deck launch.


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FINAL TURNUP

LaunchingOfficer

Pilot, CatapultCrew

Day: Extend arm overhead, indexand middle finger pointing up.Hesitate then rotate hand rap-idly in a horizontal circle.

Night: Rotate GREEN wand in a hori-zontal circle at chest level.Hold RED wand behind back.

Remarks: The pilot will apply or maintainfull power, check instruments,get set and:

1. Day — turn head slightlytoward Launching Officer,execute a hand salute, andposition head against head-rest.

2. Night — turn on only hisrunning lights (STEADY),and keep them on until clearof ship.

AFTERBURNER

LaunchingOfficer

Pilot Day: Give “ final turnup” signal (no.9). Wait 2 or 3 seconds whilepilot turns up to military ratedthrust and checks instruments.Then, hold open hand towardpilot, fingers extended verti-cally.

Night: Same except hold GREENwand vertically and move upand down.

Remarks: Pilot select afterburner, checkinstruments, and:

1. Day — Salute when readyto launch.

2. Night — turn on only hisrunning lights (STEADY),and keep them on until clearof the ship.


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LaunchingOfficer

CatapultCrew, Pilot

Day: Extend arm overhead. Ensure thatpilot’ s head is against headrest anddeck is clear forward. Sweep up-raised hand downward in thedirection of launch, touching thedeck and returning hand to the hori-zontal in the direction of launch

Night: Raise GREEN wand vertically overhead. Wait 2 or 3 seconds for pilot to position head against headrest. Ensure that deck is clear forward. Sweep wand in a wide arc,ending by pointing in the direction oflaunch, touching the deck and re-turning wand to the horizontal in thedirection of launch.

FIRE/LAUNCH

The launching officer shall remain inthe crouched position with his hand/wand held horizontally in the direc-tion of launch until the aircraft haspassed his position or a suspend/hangfire situation is indicated.

NoteAlso used for free deck launches.

SUSPEND

LaunchingOfficer

CatapultCrew,Pilot

Day: Cross arms overhead indicat-ing the launch is off.

Night: Hold RED wand high overhead

indicating the launch is off.GREEN wand is turned off.

Remarks: After this signal, pilot must remain ready for launch andnot throttle back until after the“ untension” and “ throttle back”signals are given by thelaunching officer/catapult safe-ty observer (ICCS).

NoteAny flight deck or catapult personnelmay signal a SUSPEND to thelaunching officers. The DAY signal isthe same as the launching officer’ s.The NIGHT signal is a horizontalmovement of a wand or light.


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HANGFIRE

LaunchingOfficer/CatapultSafety Observer(ICCS)

CatapultCrew,Pilot

Day: Give “suspend” signal (no. 12). Thenpoint index finger of one hand atpalm of other hand.

Night: Give “suspend” signal (no. 12). Thenhold RED wand overhead in a horizontal position. GREEN wand remains off.

UNTENSION AIRCRAFT ONCATAPULT

(Following suspend or hangfire)

LaunchingOfficer

CatapultSafety Observer(ICCS)

CatapultCrew

LaunchingOfficer(ICCS)

Day: With arms in “suspend” or “hangfire”position, sweep one hand fromabove head across chest and pointin opposite direction to launch.

Night: With RED wand in “suspend” or“hangfire” position, sweep it acrosschest and point in opposite directionof launch.


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SHUTTLE FORWARD

LaunchingOfficer/CatapultCrew

CatapultSafety Observer(ICCS)

CatapultCrew

LaunchingOfficer(ICCS)

Day: Sweep one hand (pointed aft) in theforward direction.

Night: Sweep RED wand (pointed aft) inthe forward direction. GREEN wandis off.

THROTTLE BACK

LaunchingOfficer/CatapultSafety Observer(ICCS)

Pilot Day: Hold one fist at waist level, thumb extended up. Grasp thumb with oth-er hand and rock as if adjustingthrottle.

Night: Hold RED wand horizontally acrosschest. Raise and lower horizontalwand. GREEN wand is off.

PUSH/PULL BACK

Director Deck Crew Day: Make for-to-aft sweeping motionwith arms extended downward,palms forward.

Night: Same except with wands.


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ACCEPT CONTROL

CatapultOfficer

Director Day: Hold both hands with fists clenchedin front at waist height.

Night: Hold wands vertically in front ofbody. Turn wands on.

GO

Aircraft Inspector/CatapultSafety Observer(ICCS)

CatapultOfficer

Day: Hold arm outstretched horizontallywith fist clenched and thumb ex-tended vertically. Move arm up anddown.

Night: Same as day signal except hookuppetty officer uses white wand and catapult observer uses green wand.

ABORT AIRCRAFT

CatapultOfficer

Director Day: Hold right hand behind back andpoint down with forefinger of lefthand.

Night: Place green wand behind back andpoint down with red wand.


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PASS CONTROL

Director CatapultOfficer

Day: With both arms at shoulder height,point in direction of person receivingcontrol.

Night: Same as day signal except pointwands.

RETRACT SHUTTLE

CatapultOfficer

DeckedgeOperator

Day: Finger pointing towards thebow at waist level. Sweep armin a complete large circularmotion. Stopping the sweepingmotion with the finger pointedaft at waist level.

Night: Same except use RED wand.

Remarks: Deckedge Operator retractshuttle.

ADVANCE SHUTTLE

CatapultOfficer

DeckedgeOperator

Day: Finger pointing aft at waist lev-el. Sweep arm in a completelarge circular motion. Stoppingthe sweeping motion with thefinger pointed towards the bowat waist level.

Night: Same except use RED wand.

Remarks: Deckedge Operator retractshuttle.


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FIRST READY/CAT READY

DeckedgeOperator

All TopsidePersonnel

Day: Extend arm overhead,with forefingerextended.

Night: Same as day.

TAKING TENSION

TopsideSafetyPetty Officer

Aircraft Director

Day: Extend arm overhead, with forefin-ger extended. Then sweep one armwith finger extended across chestand point in the direction of thelaunch. Until tension is taken.

Night: Same as day. Except use WHITEstubby wand.

BUFFER FORWARD

CatapultOfficer/CatapultSafety Observer(ICCS)

DeckedgeOperator/CatapultOfficer(ICCS)

Day: With both arms at waist level, pointboth forefingers in forward direction.

Night: Same as day. Except use GREENand RED wand.

BUFFER AFT


DeckedgeOperator/CatapultOfficer(ICCS)

Day: With both arms at waist level, pointboth forefingers in aft direction.

Night: Same as day. Except use GREENand RED wand.


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STANDBY/MILITARY POWER

DeckedgeOperator

CatapultOfficer

Day: Extend arm overhead, forefinger andmiddle finger pointing up.

Night: Same as day.

FINAL READY

DeckedgeOperator

CatapultOfficer

Day: Hold arms overhead with both handsopen.

Night: Same as day.

HOOK-UP SIGNAL


CatapultTopsideSafetyPetty Officer

Day: Extend arms forward at waist level;make slight lifting motion withforearms.

Night: Hold both wands close to waist, ex-tending forward horizontally; rotatewands from horizontal to verticalposition.

TAXI SIGNAL FOR CATAPULT TOPSIDE

SAFETY PETTY OFFICER

CatapultTopsideSafetyPetty Officer

Aircraft Director

Day: Extend arm horizontal pointing for-ward making circular motion withhand.

Night: Same as day. Except use WHITEstubby wand.


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JBD’ s RAISE SIGNAL — DAY

JBD Safety

JBD Operator

Day: Fully extend both arms with index finger pointing up. Making circular motion.

JBD’ s LOWER SIGNAL — DAY

JBD Safety

JBD Operator

Day: Fully extend both arms with index finger pointing down.

JBD’ s RAISE SIGNAL — NIGHT

JBD Safety

JBD Operator

Night: Fully extend one arm with WHITEstubby wand pointing up. Making circular motion.

JBD’ s LOWER SIGNAL — NIGHT

JBD Safety

JBD Operator

Night: Fully extend one arm with whitestubby wand pointing down. Makingcircular motion.


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CLEAR DECK

FlightDeck Officer/ Director

ArrestingGear Officer

Day: Sweep arm from overhead positionto side position and return.

Night: Same as day except with AMBERwand.

FOUL DECK

FlightDeck Officer/ Director

ArrestingGear Officer

Day: Cross arms overhead, fistsclenched.

Night: Crossed AMBER wands held overhead

PULL BACK

Hook Runner

Director

Director

Pilot DeckedgeOperator

Day: Make fore-to-aft sweeping motionwith arms extended downward,palms aft.

Night: Same motion except with REDstubby wand.

Day: Make fore-to-aft sweeping motionwith arms extended, palms forward.

Night: Same motion except with two AMBER wands.

Figure 4-2. Landing Signals (Sheet 1 of 3)

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CEASE PULL BACK

Director

Hook Runner

DeckedgeOperator

Director

Day: Cross arms below waist

Night: Horizontal movements of wand below waist.

RAISE HOOK

Director Pilot Day: Position left hand horizontally infront of body, palm down. Move righthand upward, bringing extendedthumb into left palm.

Night: Position left wand horizontally infront of body. Position right wand vertically to form a “ T” .

Figure 4-2. Landing Signals (Sheet 2)

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LOWER HOOK

Director Pilot Day: Position left hand horizontally infront of body, palm up. Move righthand downward, bringing extendedthumb into left palm.

Night: Position left wand horizontally infront of body. Position right wand vertically to form an inverted “ T” .

WIRE CLEAR

Hook Runner

Director Day: Make a vertical motion with armpointed at the taxi director.

Night: Same, holding RED stubby wand.

WIRE RETRACT

HookRunner

DeckedgeOperator

Day: Make large circular motion with armextended to one side.

Night: Same, holding RED stubby wand.

Figure 4-2. Landing Signals (Sheet 3)

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TILLER BAR IN PLACE OR ENGAGENOSEWHEEL STEERING

Director Pilot Day: Touch end of nose with forefinger.Then, give thumbs up signal withsame hand.

Night: Touch end of nose with wand. Then,give “ up” signal with same wand.

TILLER BAR REMOVED ORDISENGAGE NOSE WHEEL

STEERING

Director Pilot Day: Touch end of nose with forefinger.Then, sweep arm downward in direction of aircraft movement.

Night: Touch end of nose with wand. Then,sweep wand downward in directionof aircraft movement.

WING RIDER


Day: Position forearms flat against eachother in front of and perpendicular tobody.

Night: Same, holding wands.

INSTALL TIEDOWNS

Director Pilot,Brake Rider

Day: Rotate hands in a vertical circle infront of body.

Night: Same as day except with AMBERwands.

Figure 4-3. Flight Deck Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 1 of 2)

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TIEDOWNS IN PLACE

Director Pilot,Brake Rider

Same as “ Install Tiedowns” adding athumbs up signal.

REVERSE THRUST TAXI

Director Pilot Day: Palms facing aircraft at eye levelwith a pushback motion. For turns,the director points in direction tail isto move.

Night: Same, holding wands.

Figure 4-3. Flight Deck Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 2)

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Figure 4-4. Refueling Hand Signals

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RAISE SAFETY STANCHION

ElevatorSafetyPetty Officer/Director

ElevatorOperator

Day: Raise both index fingers extended upward chest level, in close togeth-er, near body.

Night: Raise both wands pointed upward atshoulder level, close together, andnear body.

LOWER SAFETY STANCHION


ElevatorOperator

Day: Lower both index fingers, extendeddownward, chest level, close togeth-er, and near body.

Night: Lower both wands pointed downward at waist level, in close together, and near body.

RAISE ELEVATOR


ElevatorOperator

Day: Fully extend both arms with index finger pointing upward.

Night: Fully extend both arms with wandspointing upward.

Figure 4-5. Aircraft Elevator Signals (Sheet 1 of 2)

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LOWER ELEVATOR


ElevatorOperator

Day: Fully extend both arms with index finger pointing downward.

Night: Fully extend both arms with wandspointing downward.

Figure 4-5. Flight Deck Aircraft handling Signals (Sheet 2)

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CHAPTER 5

Aircraft Arming and Safing Signals

5.1 ARMING AND SAFING SIGNALS

The following signals are contained in this chapter:

1. Arming signals — Figure 5-1

2. Safing signals — Figure 5-2.

Note

The applicable signal given by the arming/safing supervisor should be held in theposition shown until that particular evolu-tion (for example, arming, safing, strayvoltage) is completed.

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SIGNAL

DAY NIGHT MEANING RESPONSE

Arming Supervisor: Handsover head with finger tipstouching.

Red banded wandsoverhead with tipstouching.

Pilot/Copilot/NFO:Check all armamentswitches OFF orSAFE.

Pilot/Copilot/NFO:Raise both hands intoview of arming supervisor afterchecking switch positions. (Hands remain in view duringcheck and hookup.)

Arming Supervisor: One handover head; point to armingcrewmembers with otherhand.

Same as day but withred banded wands.

Arming crew: Perform stray voltagechecks.

Arming crew:Give thumbs up toarming supervisor ifno stray voltage exits. Thumbs downindicates stray voltage problems.

Night: vertical sweepwith flashlight indicates no strayvoltage. Horizontalsweep indicates strayvoltage.

Arming Supervisor: Raise fist, extended upward tomeet horizontal palm of otherhand.

Form a tee with redbanded wands.

Arming crew: Arm weapons (as applicable).

Arming crew:Give arming supervisor thumbs upwhen arming completed and clearimmediate area.Thumbs down if malfunction exists.

Night: Vertical sweepwith flashlight indicates armingcompleted. Horizontalsweep indicates malfunction.

Arming Supervisor:Raise both hands with fingerspointing to sound attenuators.

Same as day. Tips ofred banded wandstouching sound attenuators.

Arming crew:Perform missilecheck.

Pilot: Give arming supervisor thumbs upif tone is heard.Thumbs down if notone.

Night: Same as step3 above.

Figure 5-1. Arming Signals (Sheet 1 of 2)

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SIGNAL


Arming Supervisor: Insert finger of one hand intoclenched fist of other handand give extracting motion.

Touch tips of redbanded wands infront of body. Thenmove one wand laterally in a sweeping motion.

Arming crew:Remove bomb rack/pylon safety pins.

Arming crew:Show pins to armingsupervisor and clearimmediate area.

Night: Same as step3 above.

Arming Supervisor:Give pilot(a) Thumbs up.

(b) Thumbs down.

(a) Vertical sweep with red bandedwand.

(b) Horizontal sweepwith red bandedwand.

Pilot:(a) Aircraft armed and all personnel

and equipmentclear.

(b) Aircraft down forweapons.

Pilot:(a) Acknowledge

with similar signal.

(b) Acknowledge with similar signal.

Figure 5-1. Arming Signals (Sheet 2)

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SIGNAL


Safing Supervisor:Hands over head with fingertips touching.

Red banded wandsover head with tipstouching.

Pilot/Copilot/NFO:Check all armamentswitches OFF orSAFE.

Pilot/Copilot/NFO:Raise both hands intoview of safing supervisor afterchecking switch position. (Hands remain in view duringsafing.)

Safing Supervisor: One hand over head, point tosafing crewmember with otherhand.

Same as day but withred banded wands.

Safing Crew:Safe weapons (asapplicable).

Safing Crew:After safing give safing supervisorthumbs up and moveclear of aircraft.

Night: Vertical sweepwith flashlight whensafing is complete.

Figure 5-2. Safing Signals

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CHAPTER 6

Distress and Emergency Signals

6.1 INTRODUCTION

The following signals are contained in this chapter:

1. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use bySurvivors — Figure 6-1

2. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use byRescuers — Figure 6-2

3. Body Signals — Figure 6-3

4. Panel Signals — Figure 6-4

5. Standard Aircraft Acknowledgment Signals —Figure 6-5.

Many signals have been devised over the years tosignal a condition of distress or other emergency status.Those listed in this chapter are those which are mostcommon, have been accepted by international agree-ment or national custom, or which may be significantfor occasional use by SAR units.

Because of the large number of possible signals ofvarious types that may be used to indicate an emergencycondition or may be used for emergency communica-tion, this list is not all inclusive.

6.2 INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS SIGNALS

1. A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervalsof about a minute

2. A continuous sounding with any fog-signalingapparatus

3. Rockets or shells, throwing red stars, fired one ata time at short intervals

4. A signal made by radiotelegraphy or by any othersignaling method consisting of the group SOS inthe Morse code

5. A signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of thespoken word “ Mayday”

6. The International Code Signal of distress indi-cated by code group NC. (See the InternationalCode of Signals (H.O. 102) for other code groupswith emergency significance.)

7. A signal consisting of a square flag having aboveor below it a ball or anything resembling a ball

8. Flames on a vessel (as from a burning tar barrel,oil barrel, and so forth)

9. A rocket parachute flare or a hand flare showinga red light

10. A smoke signal giving off a volume of orange-colored smoke

11. Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering armsoutstretched to each side

12. The radiotelegraph alarm signal, which is de-signed to actuate the radiotelegraph auto alarms ofvessels so fitted, consisting of a series of 12dashes, sent in 1 minute, the duration of each dashbeing 4 seconds, and the duration of the intervalbetween two consecutive dashes being 1 second

13. The radiotelephone alarm signal consisting of twotones transmitted alternately over periods of from30 seconds to 1 minute.

Note

Other internationally accepted emergencysignals are contained in the InternationalCode of Signals (H.O. 102). That publica-tion also contains a color plate of theinternational flags and pennants. SAR unitsin maritime areas should carry a copy of it.

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No. MessageCode

Symbol

1 Require doctor — serious injuries

2 Require medical supplies

3 Unable to proceed

4 Require food and water

5 Require firearms and ammunition

6 Require map and compass

7 Require signal lamp with batteryand radio

8 Indicate direction to proceed

9 Am proceeding in this direction

No. MessageCode

Symbol

10 Will attempt takeoff

11 Aircraft seriously damaged

12 Probably safe to land here

13 Require fuel and oil

14 All well

15 No

16 Yes

17 Not understood

18 Require engineer

Figure 6-1. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by Survivors

No. MessageCode

Symbol

1 Operation completed

2 We have found all personnel

3 We have found only some personnel

4 We are not able to continue. Returning to base

No. MessageCode

Symbol

5 Have divided into two groups,each proceeding in direction indicated.

6 Information received that aircraftis in this direction.

7 Nothing found. Will continue tosearch.

Figure 6-2. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by Rescuers

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Figure 6-3. Body Signals

6.3 PYROTECHNIC LIGHT SIGNALS

One red, or a succession of red

I am in distress andrequire immediateassistance. By Sub:Attempting emergencysurfacing, keep clear. ByPararescue: Impossible toproceed as planned.

Two red By Pararescue: Survivorinjured, need doctorand medical kit.

One red,one green By Pararescue: Radioinoperative, drop another.

One green By Aircraft: Requestpermission to land. (Usednear airport.) By Sub:Have fired exercise torpe-do. By Pararescue: Initialnotification, all is well.

Two green By Pararescue: Survivorready for pickup asarranged. By SAR Aircraftor SAR Vessel: I havesighted survivors.

One green every 5 to10 minutes

By SAR Aircraft or SARVessel: Requestdistressed crew fire redpyro. (Interval halvedwhen red pyro sighted.)

Succession of greens By Aircraft: Have urgentmessage to transmit.

One white By Aircraft: Sub is belowme. By Ship: Man over-board. By Pararescue:Ready for flotation kit, oraero-kite drop.

Two white By Pararescue: Ready forMA-1 kit drop.

Two whites, 3 minutesapart. Series of whites,10 seconds apart

By Sub: Am surfacing,keep clear. By Ship orAircraft: Alter yourheading to avoid restrictedarea.

Succession of whites By Aircraft: In difficultyand must land.

One white, one green By Pararescue: Readyfor raft drop.

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Figure 6-4. Panel Signals

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Figure 6-5. Standard Aircraft Acknowledgement

One white, one red By Pararescue: Flotationdevice damaged. Dropanother

Two whites, one green By SAR Aircraft: Rescuesuccessful

Two whites, one red By SAR Aircraft: Rescueunsuccessful

One yellow. By Sub: Ascending toperiscope depth.

6.4 PYROTECHNIC SMOKE SIGNALS

Orange smoke I am in distress andrequire immediateassistance

Red smoke By Sub: Attemptingemergency surfacing,keep clear.

Two orange smoke fewseconds apart

By SAR Aircraft: I havesurvivors in sight

Two white or two yellow,3 seconds apart

By Sub: Am surfacing,keep clear

Series of black or whitesmoke bursts, 10 sec-onds apart.

By Ship: Alter yourheading to avoidrestricted area.

6.5 MISCELLANEOUS EMERGENCY SIGNALS

The following signals are sufficiently used so thatSAR personnel should have some knowledge of them:

6.5.1 Visual

1. Inverted U.S. flag. Used as a distress signal bymarine craft in the United States.

2. The following are used as a surface-to-air distressrecognition signal. When spread horizontally orwaved they indicate that this is the unit in need ofassistance.

a. A cloth of international orange color (UnitedStates)

b. A cloth of international orange color with ablack square and ball inscribed thereon(United States and Canada)

c. A cloth of red color (Caribbean territories).

3. Green fluorescent dye marker

4. Flashes as from a signal mirror

5. Smoke from signal fires.

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NoteThree signal fires arranged in a triangularpattern are a positive signal of distress.

6.5.2 Radar

1. IFF/SIF (or civilian counterpart) code 7600 —Lost radio communications

2. IFF/SIF (or civilian counterpart) code 7700 —Distress

3. Right-hand triangular pattern — Have operatingreceiver only

4. Left-hand triangular pattern — Have no receiver

5. Radar chaff — Distress.

6.5.3 Emergency Position Indicating RadioBeacon Signals

6.5.3.1 VHF/UHF (121.5 and 243 MHz). Adistinctive audio characteristic achieved by modulatingthe carrier by an audio frequency sweeping downwards

over a range of not less than 700 MHz within the rangeof 1600 to 300 MHz, with a repetition rate of betweentwo and three sweeps per second.

NoteOlder beacons may have a steady tone, awarbling tone, or a “ beep beep” tone.

6.5.3.2 HF (2182 kHz). HF has an audio character-istic as follows:

1. Low power beacon — A single tone having a ratioof sound to the period of silence equal to or greaterthan 1 second and the sound duration between 1and 5 seconds.

2. High power beacons — As in step 1, but with thecycle consisting of the single tone sound signal forbetween 30 and 50 seconds followed by a periodof silence of between 30 and 60 seconds.

3. Low or high power beacons — The radiotele-phone alarm signal followed by the Morse letter“ B” and/or the call sign of the ship to which theradio beacon belongs.

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CHAPTER 7

Signaling Procedures for Tactical Air Transport Operations

7.1 PURPOSE

This chapter contains standardized signaling proce-dures used by the armed forces of the Southeast AsiaTreaty Organization (SEATO) member nations* whenengaged in transporting personnel on joint air transportor airborne operations.

7.2 SECURITY (VISUAL) SIGNALS

The security (visual) signals shown in Figure 7-1may be used in the aircraft.

7.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND SIGNALS

Every aircraft passenger has to know emergency

procedures and signals, which are to be recalled by theaircraft captain or his deputy before engines are started.Signals are tested before taxiing and may subsequentlybe used only in case of emergency.

7.3.1 Emergency Signals. These signals fallinto two categories: warning signals and signals ofexecution. See Figure 7-2.

7.3.1.1 Warning Signals. In flight, as soon as thewarning signal is given, passengers are reminded by acrewmember of instructions as to what should be done.In case it is necessary to lighten the aircraft in flight,passengers designated by a crewmember shall help tojettison the load. When ordered to do so, passengersshall put on or adjust emergency equipment, if pro-vided, with the possible assistance of a crewmember.

REASON SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PROCEDURE

Takeoff Arms spread on both sides of body, fistsclosed at belt level, draw fists simultaneouslyback to stomach.

1. Sit down

2. Fasten belts

3. Do not smoke

In Flight The fists being joined on the stomach,spread arms, fists remaining at belt level.

1. Unfasten belts

2. Moving about in aircraft allowed(limitation laid down by aircraftcaptain)

3. Smoking allowed (restrictionspossible)

Landing, Turbulence,or In-flight Incident

Arms spread on both sides of body, fistsclosed at belt level, draw fists simultaneouslyback to stomach.

1. Sit down

2. Fasten belts

3. Do not smoke

Figure 7-1. Security (Visual) Signals

_______________*Australia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, Republic of the Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom, andUnited States.

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Note

Security signals given for takeoff and land-ing operations should be considered aswarning signals for a possible crash landingor ditching. Passengers shall unfasten seat-belts only when ordered to do so in accor-dance with instructions given prior to theflight.

7.3.1.2 Signals of Execution. In flight, as soonas a signal of execution is given, passengers are tocomply with existing instructions or with instructions

given prior to the flight and with any special orders thatmight be given by crewmembers.

7.4 IN-FLIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT PROCEDURES

1. The preparatory red light will be turned on at thetime agreed upon at the preflight briefing

2. The red light will be turned off and the green lightturned on at the time of the drop

3. The green light will be turned off and the red lightwill be turned on when it is no longer safe to drop.

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EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL

PROCEDURETO BE

COMPLIED WITHSIGNAL OF

EXECUTION (1)PROCEDURES

TO BE COMPLIED WITH

Crash duringTakeoff or Landing

Given by security signalfor takeoff and landing

Already accomplished bysecurity procedure fortakeoff and landing.

A long sound signal 1. Protect head with arms.

2. Remain seated until aircraftcomes to a rest.

3. Leave aircraft in orderly fashion through assignedexits.

DItching orCrash Landing

A short sound signal. (2) A crewmember:

1. Recalls instruc-tions as to actionto be taken.

2. Gives specialinstructions.

Passengers:

1. Comply with instructions received.

2. Take off parachute.

3. Adjust lifejacket(for ditching).

4. Adjust helmetand belt.

5. Prop themselvesup, using anypossible paddingmaterial.

A long sound signal Passengers:

1. Protect head with arms.

2. Remain seated until aircraftcomes to a rest.

3. Leave aircraft in orderly fashion through assignedexits.

Bailout 1. Three succes-sive sound signals

2. Red light. (3)

A crewmember:

1. Recalls instruc-tions as to actionto be taken.

2. Gives specialinstructions.

3. Opens jumpdoors.

Passengers:

1. Comply with in-structions received.

2. Put on and adjust parachuteand individualrescue equipment.

3. Prepare to abandon aircraft.

1. A long soundsignal.

2. Green light. (3)

Passengers abandon aircraft in orderlyfashion and as quickly as possible.

NOTES:

1. The signal of execution is immediately followed by action.

2. U.S. reservation: U.S. will use six short successive sound signals as this is the standard signal used by U.S. military service aircraftand is considered the only acceptable alarm bell signal.

3. If aircraft has to be abandoned immediately and no warning is possible, the warning and execution signals are given successively,without interval, and corresponding procedures are applied simultaneously.

Figure 7-2. Warning Signals and Signals of Execution

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CHAPTER 8

Airfield Arresting Gear Handling Signals

8.1 PURPOSE

Signals included in this chapter (Figure 8-1) are foruse at all USN and USMC airfields when disengagingan aircraft after an arrestment. These signals have beenaccepted as standard by the members of the AirStandards Coordinating Committee comprised of rep-resentatives of the USN, USAF, RAF, CF and RAAFand RNZAF. The following signals are contained in thischapter (signals 1 through 6 are the same as given inChapter 2, but are repeated to stress particularapplication):

1. Move back

2. Up hook

3. Down hook

4. Move ahead

5. Stop

6. Proceed to next marshaler

7. Add power.

The following signals refer to rewind (retract) of thearresting gear to battery position:

8. Ready for rewind or stop rewind

9. Rewind both sides

10. Rewind only on side indicated.

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MOVE BACK

Arms by sides, palmsfacing forward, sweptforward and upward repeatedly to shoulderheight.

Same as day signalwith addition of wands.

Same as signal 11,Chapter 2.

UP HOOK

Right fist, thumb ex-tended upward, raisedsuddenly to meet horizontal palm of lefthand.



DOWN HOOK

Right fist, thumb extended downward,lowered suddenly tomeet horizontal palm of left hand.



MOVE AHEAD

Arms extended frombody and held horizontal to shoulderswith hands upraisedabove eye level, palmsfacing backwards. Execute beckoning armmotion angled back-ward. Rapidity indicates speed desiredof aircraft.



Figure 8-1. Airfield Arresting Gear Handling Signals (Sheet 1 of 3)

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STOP

Arms crossed abovethe head, palms facingforward.



PROCEED TO NEXTMARSHALER

Right or left arm down,other arm movedacross the body andextended to indicate di-rection to nextmarshaler.



ADD POWER

Normal finger windup. One wand windup. Similar to day portion of“ first turnup” in signal 8,chapter 4.

READY FOR REWINDOR STOP REWIND

Hands held at 11 o’ clock and 1 o’ clock.

Same holding wands. Signal 8-10 refer to rewind (retract) of thearresting system to battery position.

Figure 8-1. Airfield Arresting Gear Handling Signals (Sheet 2)

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REWIND BOTH SIDES

Indicated by verticalmovement of arms.

Same holding wands.

REWIND ONLY ONSIDE INDICATED

Indicated by verticalmovement of one arm.

Same holding wands.

Figure 8-1. Airfield Arresting Gear Handling Signals (Sheet 3)

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Index

A

Aircraft

arming and safing signals 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

elevator signal 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

and engine operation 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Airfield arresting gear handling signals 8-1. . . . . . .

in-flight signal light procedures 7-2. . . . . . . . . . .

Armament signals between airborne aircraft 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C

Carrier flight deck handling 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communications doctrine 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D

Distress and emergency signals 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

international distress signals 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

pyrotechnic light signals 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

pyrotechnic smoke signals 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

visual 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E

Electronic

communications 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

flight signals between aircraft 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emergency position indicatingradio beacon signals 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emergency procedures and signals

emergency signals 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

signals of execution 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

warning signals 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Equipment malfunction 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F

Flight signals between aircraft 1-3 — 1-11. . . . . . . . .

G

Generalaircraft handling signals 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . conversation, flight signals between

aircraft 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H

Handling signals 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helicopter

handling 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . operation light signals 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HF (2182 kHz) 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I

In-flight signal light procedures 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . International distress signals 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

L

Landing signals 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Launching signals 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

M

Miscellaneous emergency signalsemergency position indicating

radio beacon signals 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HF (2182 kHz) 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . radar 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

N

NATO aircraft signals 1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Night tactical signals between aircraft 1-12. . . . . . . . NWP 3 — 50.1, Search and

Rescue (SAR) Manual 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

O

OPNAVINST 3710.7, NATOPS Manual — Generalflight and operating instructions 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . .

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P

Pyrotechniclight signals 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . smoke signals 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

R

Radar 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refueling signals 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rescap 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

S

SCOPE 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aircraft elevator signals 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . handling signals 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . landing signals 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . launching signals 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . refueling signals 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security (visual) signals 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signaling procedures for tactical air

transport operations 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . emergency procedures and signals 7-1. . . . . . . . . in-flight signal light procedures 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . security (visual) signals 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signals 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aircraft elevator 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aircraft formation maneuvering signals 1-14. . . . airport traffic control light 1-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . arming 5-2, 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aircraft arming and safing 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . between aircraft and nonaviation ships 1-14. . . . . carrier flight deck handling 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . general aircraft handling 2-1, 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . handling 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

helicopter handling 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . helicopter operation light 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . landing 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . launching 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . refueling 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rescap 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . safing 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to aircraft from ship under EMCON

or lost communications conditions 1-16. . . . . . . to ship from fixed wing aircraft

with radio failure 1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to ship from helicopters with radio failure 1-15. . visual signals 1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signals contained in other publications 1-1. . . . . . . . NWP 3-04.1M shipboard helicopter

operation 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NWP 3-50.1 search and rescue (SAR)

manual 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPNAVINST 3710.7 NATOPS

manual — general flight and operating instructions 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signals contained in this publication 1-1. . . . . . . . . Supplementary signals for helicopters 1-13. . . . . . . .

T

Takeoff, formation, breakup, landing, flight signals between aircraft 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . .

V

VHF/UHF (121.5 and 243 MHz) 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . Visual signals 1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

W

Warning signals 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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