The following signals are made by a scout with his staff when he is sent out to reconnoitre within sight of his patrol, and they have the following meanings: Staff held up horizontally, that is flat with both hands above the head, means "a few enemy in sight."
The same, but with staff moved up and down slowly, means "a number of enemy in sight, a long way off."
The same, staff moved up and down rapidly means "a number of enemy in sight, and close by."
The staff held straight up over the head means "no enemy in sight."
PRACTICES IN SIGNALLING.
Practice laying, lighting, and use of signal fires of smoke or flame.
Practice whistle and drill signals.
Teach Semaphore and Morse Codes; also Esperanto if feasible.
Encourage competitive ingenuity in concealing despatches on the person.