Section II. OPERATING PROCEDURES - TM-55-1680-349-100017

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Section II. OPERATING PROCEDURES

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GENERAL

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This section provides instructions on the operation and use of all

the components contained in the individual cold climate survival

kit.

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SMOKE AND ILLUMINATION

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SIGNAL

The smoke and illumination signal is a hand actuated combination

day or night distress signal. One end of the signal device contains

orange smoke for daytime use and the opposite end (flare end)

contains a pyrotechnic composition for illumination during

nighttime use. The illumination end of the signal can be identified

by a series of embossed projections located inch below the end

cap. The average burning time of the illumination signal is 18

seconds and when used at-night as recommended, it can be seen

at a distance of two to three miles from an altitude of 3000 feet.

During daytime. the smoke

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