Command, at the earliest practical time, of the facts and
circumstances.
REVIEW NUMBER 5
Q1.
Pyrotechnics are dangerous to handle
because
they
are
composed
of
_______________.
Q2.
Combustion requires oxygen. By what method
is oxygen supplied to pyrotechnic devices?
Q3.
What means should you use if there is a fire
involving parachute flares?
REVIEW NUMBER 4 ANSWERS
A1.
The purpose of decoy flares is to provide
evasion tactics for naval aircraft when enemy
heat-seeking missiles threaten them.
A2.
The Mk 46 decoy flare is launched from the
AN/ALE-29A, AN/ALE-37A or AN/ALE-39
Dispensing Set.
A3.
The Mk 131 or CCU-63/B impulse cartridges
are used to fire decoy flares from chaff
dispensers.
A4.
The Mk 4 Mod 3 signal cartridge is used
primarily for practice bomb night operations.
A5.
The CXU-3A/B signal cartridge is used for
practice bomb day missions.
REVIEW NUMBER 5 ANSWERS
A1.
Pyrotechnics
are
dangerous
to
handle
because they are composed of chemicals that
are intended to burn with intense heat.
A2.
Combustion
requires
oxygen.
Generally,
pyrotechnic devices contain their own oxygen
supply; they don't depend on the atmosphere
for it.
A3.
If there is a fire involving parachute flares,
water, in flooding quantities and at low
pressure should be used.
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