[RichardT10829]

owner, to do as he is directed. Most tank owners tend to think they know best and don't take direction well!
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Speak for yourself Adrian. I rely entirely on the commander be it ground or mounted.

I just pick my commanders very very carefully indeed.

I have seen A carrier owner get lambasted by arena staff for not watching or doing as instructed by ground commander.

And have myself had cause to somewhat "Firm" with drivers when I have undertaken commander role.


You are right though (some) owners don't listen, but my experience is those are a minority, of which I tend to steer clear of.

Hand signals wise, I was taught the following

Commander initiates direction of travel. Until notified otherwise that will be the direction of travel.

The commander will raise his / her arm fist clenched, which ever hand is raised with clenched fist, that track must be locked to allow steering input., the hand will promptly be lowered which means the brake on that track must be removed and allowed to roll.

Arms across the front of the commander in a cross signify to stop immediately.

I usually use signals indicating a bend rather than a nip / brake and some others which are familiar with my group, not official of course.

All good fun !

Oh and ground commanders ALWAYS command from the front of the vehicle NOT the rear !