During the White Phase of Basic Training or One Station Unit Training Trainees learn how to visually communicate through the use of hand-and-arm signals. Through the use of hand-and-arm signals, flags, pyrotechnics, and other visual aids, messages may be transmitted during combat operations when electrical communications are inadequate or unavailable. Understanding how to efficiently and effectively communicate when remaining concealed is a foundational skill that Trainees will build upon throug

Video from Basic Warrior Training during phase three of U.S. Marine Corps recruit training. Recruits conduct hand and arm signals and the day movement course as part of Basic Warrior Training at Page Field, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Field Training Instructors guide recruits through a 48 hour training evolution that covers skills such as fire and movement as well as land navigation. The recruits are with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, MCRD Parris Island