F18 Tactical formation shorthand symboloby question

[Jenson]

Hey guys, 

As I was reading the Navy's tactical formation, I was confused withthe shorthand symbology section. It didn't explain how to use hand gestures to perform these symbols, does anyone know and kindly explain how to do this? thanks a lot. 

 

nullSource: CNATRA P-1288 (Rev. 05-20), page 12, figure 1-1

[Spock14]

These Symbolys are not intended for handsignals. These Symbols are just a overview for the following drawings in the document. 
For instance here

Edited June 20, 2022 by Spock14

[Jenson]

43 minutes ago, Spock14 said:

These Symbolys are not intended for handsignals. These Symbols are just a overview for the following drawings in the document. 
For instance here

 

Well understood, thank you sir! 

[MARLAN_]

To add: while it may be obvious, the colour red typically refers to the bandit. Blue is typically the flight lead or the -1/-2 section where green is typically the wingman or the -3/-4 section.

A horizontal line across an arrow depending on context can mean either a stack or a section

A circle with an X refers to "bullseye nose low" as in a pure nose down either dive or vertical circle. I forget what pure high is, might be a circle with a dot in the middle, would have to double check that one.

Edited June 20, 2022 by MARLAN_

[Jenson]

27 minutes ago, MARLAN_ said:

To add: while it may be obvious, the colour red typically refers to the bandit. Blue is typically the flight lead or the -1/-2 section where green is typically the wingman or the -3/-4 section.

A horizontal line across an arrow depending on context can mean either a stack or a section

A circle with an X refers to "bullseye nose low" as in a pure nose down either dive or vertical circle. I forget what pure high is, might be a circle with a dot in the middle, would have to double check that one.

 

so much knowledge to learn, hats off, thanks!