4. Three short blasts followed by one long one, from scoutmaster calls up the patrol leaders—i.e. "Leaders come here!"
Any whistle signal must be instantly obeyed at the double as fast as ever you can run—no matter what other job you may be doing at the time.
Hand Signals, which can also be made by patrol leaders with their patrol flags when necessary.
Hand waved several times across the face from side to side, or flag waved horizontally from side to side opposite the face means: "No; Never mind; As you were."
Hand or flag held high, and waved very slowly from side to side at full extent of arm, or whistle a succession of slow blasts means: "Extend; Go further out; Scatter."
Hand or flag held high and waved quickly from side to side at full extent of arm, or whistle a succession of short, quick blasts means: "Close in; Rally; Come here."
Hand or flag pointing in any direction means: "Go in that direction."
Hand or flag jumped rapidly up and down several times, means: "Run."
Hand or flag held straight up over head, means: "Stop;" "Halt."
When a leader is shouting an order or message to a scout who is some way off, the scout, if he hears what is being said, should hold up his hand level with his head all the time. If he cannot hear he should stand still making no sign. The leader will then repeat louder or beckon to the scout to come in nearer.