06-26-2013, 11:47 AM
There isn't much to base signals (commands) with the Standards on for a reenactment unit. Here is a set of signals that SEEM right to me:
Signals with the Standard (Signum):
In General the Standard will repeat some of the critical commands of the Centurion.
Some Standard Signals will have corresponding hand and arm signals and Cornu Calls.
The "Attention to Orders" standard signal accompanies other verbal and Cornu commands which allows the troops to see that the Cornu call or verbal order is indeed for their unit.
Attention to Orders: Standard is Raised and Lowered
Forward March: Standard is moved in the direction of march.
Charge: Standard is raised and lowered rapidly until the last rank forward of the standard is in motion
Facing movements; Standard is turned in the direction of the movement.
Halt: From the march Standard is Raised and Lowered
Rally: Standard is faced towards the enemy and orbited at the top.
Recall: Standard is faced away from the Century and orbited at the top.
C. Julius Caesar Gallic War book 2, chapter 20
Caesar had every thing to do at one time: the standard to be displayed, which was the sign when it was necessary to run to arms; the signal to be given by the trumpet; the soldiers to be called off from the works; those who had proceeded some distance for the purpose of seeking materials for the rampart, to be summoned; the order of battle to be formed; the soldiers to be encouraged; the watchword to be given.
Signals with the Standard (Signum):
In General the Standard will repeat some of the critical commands of the Centurion.
Some Standard Signals will have corresponding hand and arm signals and Cornu Calls.
The "Attention to Orders" standard signal accompanies other verbal and Cornu commands which allows the troops to see that the Cornu call or verbal order is indeed for their unit.
Attention to Orders: Standard is Raised and Lowered
Forward March: Standard is moved in the direction of march.
Charge: Standard is raised and lowered rapidly until the last rank forward of the standard is in motion
Facing movements; Standard is turned in the direction of the movement.
Halt: From the march Standard is Raised and Lowered
Rally: Standard is faced towards the enemy and orbited at the top.
Recall: Standard is faced away from the Century and orbited at the top.
C. Julius Caesar Gallic War book 2, chapter 20
Caesar had every thing to do at one time: the standard to be displayed, which was the sign when it was necessary to run to arms; the signal to be given by the trumpet; the soldiers to be called off from the works; those who had proceeded some distance for the purpose of seeking materials for the rampart, to be summoned; the order of battle to be formed; the soldiers to be encouraged; the watchword to be given.
John Kaler MSG, USA Retired
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Member Legio V (Tenn, USA)
Staff Member Ludus Militus https://www.facebook.com/groups/671041919589478/
Owner Vicus and Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361968853851510/