Commence Firing Signal - Military Hand Gesture Guide #62925 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line illustration depicts a uniformed soldier performing the standardized U.S. military hand signal for “commence firing”: arm extended straight forward, fist clenched, with directional arrows indicating motion. The figure wears a garrison cap, service uniform, and puttees, reflecting early-to-mid 20th-century military dress. The bold text beneath reinforces the command’s purpose in tactical communication.

Used in military training manuals, field guides, and historical documentation to teach non-verbal battlefield commands; supports user intent for learning combat signaling, military history research, or visual reference for reenactments and illustrations.