non-acoustic commands
We have found that there are also non-acoustic commands that are used over and over again. Some of them are used more or less intuitively, others lead to misunderstandings. Therefore, here is an attempt to summarize them linguistically.
Non-acoustic commands are used for communication between the main command and the subcommand. They cannot be used to address the combatants directly, since all senses except hearing are required for combat. Touch commands are an exception to this, but they are not appropriate in all situations because they are distracting at first.
Thus, most non-audible commands must be relayed aurally by the subcommand.
standard commands
 | Waving or circling the standard | All gather at the standard |
 | standard is in front of the group and is lowered slightly forward | Everyone follows the standard |
 | The standard is lowered towards the enemy in a strong movement | All rush towards the enemy and attack |
 | Lifting and lowering the standard | All move in the previously determined direction |
 | Holding the standard horizontally | All line up in front of the standard bearer in the previously determined lineup |
Touching commands
| The shoulder of the fighter is touched lightly and waited for a short time - then the shoulder is moved in the direction the fighter should go | When touching lightly only fight defensively and protect themselves - when moving in the direction actively support the direction and fight the way |
| Double tap on the shoulder | Stepping backwards out of the line |
Gesture commands
Gesture commands also with weapon and shield
 | Flat raised hand on arm raised vertically upwards | Halt! Wait |
| Weapon extended on vertically upraised arm | ||
 | Flat hand standing on edge, horizontally extended arm pointing in one direction | Ready to go in the direction shown |
| Shield resting vertically on outstretched arm pointing in one direction | ||
 | flat hand standing on edge, horizontally extended arm pointing in one direction, waving forearm | To go in the direction shown |
| Shield resting vertically on the outstretched arm pointing in one direction, moving the arm up and down | ||
 | Fist and arm point horizontally in one direction, standing still | Get ready to attack in the direction shown. |
| Weapon pointing horizontally at outstretched arm in one direction | ||
 | Fist and arm pointing horizontally in one direction, waving forearm in direction | Attack in the shown direction! |
| Weapon pointing horizontally at the outstretched arm in one direction, moving the arm up and down | ||
 | Flat horizontal hand with fingers spread, arm horizontal | Distribute |
| Shield horizontally resting on the outstretched arm pointing in one direction | ||
 | Flat hand standing on edge, both arms extended and horizontal | All line up in front of the commander in the designated lineup |
| Shield vertically resting on the arm and weapon extended, with both arms outstretched |