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TM-55-1905-220-14-2 Landing Craft Unit LCU 1671-1679 (1905-01-009-1056) Manual

SIGNALLING BY NIGHT

TM 55-1905-220-14-2

2-212. LIFE BOATS (Cont).

seen up to 10 mi1es (16.1 km) away. Instructions for use are printed on the back of the mirror. Read-the instructions

supplied with the distress signals. Do not use distress signals too soon; wait until the search ship or aircraft is the nearest

it is likely to be on its present course. The combination flare ,and smoke signals can each be used twice, once during

daylight when the flare end may be used. After using one end, douse the signal to cool it before storing away. An

illustrated table of international lifesaving signals is included in the equipment bag. When you are located, stay in the

raft, don't be tempted to swim to the rescue ship. The light on top of the boat will help but it is provided primarily to assist

survivors in finding the raft at the time of the casualty. During daytime the lights can be conserved by removing the

water activated cells and shaking them dry. The cel1s are located at the forward entrance just under the waterline. Use

the flashlight at night to attract attention; the beam will be seen for many miles if aimed at a ship or aircraft.

INTERNATIONAL MORSE CODE

A -

J - - -

1 - - - -

B -

K - -

T-

2 - - -

C - -

L -

U -

3 - -

D -

M--

V -

4.-

N-

W - -

F -

O---

X - -

6 -

G--

P - -

Y - - -

7 - -

Q - - -

Z - -

8 - - -

R -

9----

0-----

INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS CALL

SOS - - -

SURVIVAL

Hope for rescue. Plan to stay alive.

Do not give up hope if you are not rescued immediately. Your raft is comparatively small and may take time to find,

especially in a rough sea. It is, therefore, vital that you should plan for one thing above everything else - stay alive.