The sender must always face the station to which he is sending. On a word failing to make sense, the writer down will say, "no," when the reader will at once stop the sending station by raising both arms horizontally to their full extent (letter R). This demand for repetition the sending station will acknowledge by making J. The signaller receiving the message will then send the last word he has read correctly, upon which the sender will continue the message from that word.
Whistle Signs
1. One long blast means "Silence," "Alert," "Look out for my next signal." Also approaching a station.
2. Two short blasts means "All right."
3. A succession of long, slow blasts means "Go out," "Get farther away," or "Advance," "Extend," "Scatter."
4. A succession of short, sharp blasts means "Rally," "Close in," "Come together," "Fall in," "Danger," "Alarm."
5. Three short blasts followed by one long one from scout master calls up the patrol leaders--i.e., "Leaders, come here."
Any whistle signal must be instantly obeyed at the double--as fast as you can run--no matter what other job you may be doing at the time.
Hand or Flag Signals
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."