What is indicated by two-line pulls?

• A. Move away from the weight.
• B. Stop and search where you are.
• C. Face the weight and go left.
• D. Face the weight and go right.

Answer: (A)

Two-line pulls signal that you should move away from the weight. In underwater EOD signaling, different tug patterns communicate specific actions, and a quick double tug is used to direct divers to retreat from a hazard. The reason is safety: staying near the weight can be dangerous if the line goes taut, if debris kicks up, or if the device shifts. Back off to a safe distance, then reassess from there. This is distinct from signals for stopping to search or turning toward the weight, which use different cues.