Verse on placard leads to first of soldier's offensive gestures (1-5)
I believe the answer is:
v-signs
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for v-signs that I've seen before include "They can signal victory or insult" , "Gestures of victory or insult" , "They display victory or contempt" , "With palms pointing outwards, they signal victory" , "They show victory, or insult" .)