signal by slipping the trigger screw to the left, out of the
safety slot and into the firing slot.
NOTE: This first step is very important
because the signal is threaded and screwed into
the end of the projector. If you don't cock the
projector before screwing in the signal, the
firing pin could be forced into the primer of the
signal, possibly firing the signal prematurely.
REVIEW NUMBER 1
Q1.
Navy pyrotechnic devices contain what type
of material?
Q2.
Why are dye-marking devices classified as
pyrotechnic devices?
Q3.
When used during the day, what color smoke
is emitted from the Mk 13 Mod 0 marine
smoke and illumination signal?
Q4.
What is the burning time for each end of the
Mk 13 Mod 0 signal?
Q5.
You can identify the night end of the Mk 13
Mod 0 signal by the _________.
Q6.
List the components of the Mk 79 Mod 0
illumination signal kit.
Q7.
When you activate the Mk 79 Mod 0 signal kit,
the star is propelled upward to a height of
______________.
Q8.
What is the burn time of the Mk 79 Mod 0
star?
AREA AND TARGET ILLUMINATING
DEVICES
LEARNING
OBJECTIVE:
Describe
the
purpose
and
use
of
area
and
target
illuminating devices to include components
and operation.
The illuminating devices discussed in this chapter
are designed to be launched or dropped from aircraft.
Aircraft flares are used to illuminate large areas for
bombardment, reconnaissance, emergency aircraft
landing, or any other purpose where a high-intensity
light is required.
REVIEW NUMBER 1 ANSWERS
A1.
Navy
pyrotechnic
devices
contain
com-
bustible chemicals.
A2.
Dye-marking
devices
are
classified
as
pyrotechnic devices because they are used for
about
the
same
purpose
as
the
true
pyrotechnic.
A3.
Orange smoke is emitted from the Mk 13 Mod
0 marine smoke and illumination marker
when it is used during the day.
A4.
The burning time for each end of the Mk 13
Mod 0 signal is 20 seconds.
A5.
You can identify the night end of the Mk 13
Mod 0 signal by the three prominent beads
across its face.
A6.
The components of the Mk 79 Mod 0
illumination signal kit includes the Mk 31
Mod 0 signal projector, a plastic bandoleer,
and an instruction sheet.
A7.
When you activate the Mk 79 Mod 0 signal kit,
the star is propelled upward to a height of 250
to 650 feet.
A8.
The burn time of the Mk 79 Mod 0 star is a
minimum of 4 1/2 seconds.
LUU-2B/B AIRCRAFT PARACHUTE
FLARE
The LUU-2B/B flare is 36 inches long, 4.9 inches
in diameter, and weighs about 30 pounds. The flare is
supplied only as an AUR, and it is shipped assembled
with drogue trays for dispenser launch. The flare is
hand launched, or configured for launching from IMER
or ITER aircraft bomb racks.
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