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

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Have you ever wondered what military soldiers mean when they wave their hands to signal their fellow soldiers? Check out today's new military video that breaks down the military sign language! These signs can mean the difference between life and death, so find out what they really mean right now! | The Infographics Show

63K views · 1.2K reactions | During White Phase, Trainees are exposed to live hand grenades. This graduation requirement challenges Trainees to confidently deploy an M67 fragmentary grenade after successfully throwing three simulation grenades. Throughout Initial Military Training, Trainees are exposed to basic warrior tasks that all Soldiers, no matter their Military Occupational Specialty, should be proficient in. | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training | Facebook