but am I ever fast!"
Seriously:
Semaphore
is used by
holding 2
flags, in
different
positions,
for each
letter of
the Alphabet
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| "I'm not sure what I'm sending... but am I ever fast!" | Hey Seriously: Semaphore is used by holding 2 flags, in different positions, for each letter of the Alphabet |
Semaphore has been around for several thousand years...the Greeks and Romans used it to send signals. As a matter of fact the Romans used flaming torches for nighttime!
Nowadays we use two flags (often yellow and red for visibility). Just a bit safer!
As the oldest trade in the Navy, the badge for communications has the highest priority when worn on your uniform!.
Here are some semaphore tips and training aids you might enjoy
And a link to another site on the INTERNET with all the Flag Positions
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