Military Hand Signal: Change Direction - Visual Guide & Meaning #3752544 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing depicts a uniformed soldier performing the standardized hand-and-arm signal for “Change Direction,” where the arm is extended horizontally and swept laterally to indicate a new heading. The figure wears a service cap, tunic with pockets and buttons, trousers, and high boots-typical of early-to-mid 20th-century military dress. Below the image, bold capital letters spell out “CHANGE DIRECTION.” to reinforce the command.

Commonly used in military field manuals, training materials, and historical documentation to teach non-verbal communication during operations where silence is critical. Matches user intent for learning or verifying standard signaling procedures.