Name two standard signaling methods used during night recon patrols.

• A. Hand signals with a silent code and the use of low-signature lights or IR signals compatible with night vision.
• B. Verbal shouts and loud whistles.
• C. Bright visible flags used at night.
• D. Audible beacons and noisy signals.

Answer: (A)

In night recon patrols, communication must stay covert and reliable without giving away your position. The best approach is to use hand signals with a silent code and light-based signals that are hard to detect. Hand signals let teammates convey commands and status at close range without making any noise or drawing light from the area, which helps keep the patrol stealthy. Pairing that with low-signature lights or infrared signals keeps communication effective over longer distances while remaining largely invisible to the naked eye and compatible with night-vision gear. Verbal shouts, loud whistles, visible flags at night, or audible beacons would compromise stealth by drawing attention or revealing location, so they don’t fit the night-recon context.