A clutch of hand signals allow the signaler to get the attention of one specific person and send basic commands. For example, leadership can hail the radio operator by making a telephone gesture ...

Even if other drivers don't know exactly what each of the hand signals means, they'll know something is up and be much less likely to run into you as you get yourself and your vehicle home.

Without further ado, here are 12 common military hand signals you might have seen in the movies, and what they mean. Soldiers can quickly get spread out over large areas while on patrol or in a ...