Pyro Vest Flashcards
1
Q
Signal whistle?
A
- lower right pocket w/ mk 124 & lanyard
- you can hear from 1100 yards
- no ball
2
Q
Smoke illumination signal (mk 124)?
A
- day- orange smoke
- night- red flare
- each end burns 20 sec
- rigids determine night end
- 8 ounces
- never ignite both ends
- put in water to cool down, then dispose
- don’t put back if both ends aren’t used
- 45 degree angle
3
Q
Illumination signal kit mk-79?
A
- lower far right pocket
- red star flare
- altitude 250-650ft
- minimum 4.5 sec
- 12,000 candle power
- 45 degree angle
4
Q
Firefly (strobe light)?
A
- upper right pocket
- battery operated
- 9hrs continuously
- 18hrs intermediately
- 50-70 flashes per min
- 100,000 candle power
- minimum visual range 5 miles
5
Q
Survival knife
A
- left pocket
- ball point (fixed blade)
- used to untangle lines
6
Q
EPIRB?
A
- further left pocket
- once activated don’t turn off
- 406 MHz
- 3 nautical miles ~ 90 min
- satellite- noa- headquarters- sector- station
7
Q
Parachute illumination signal (mk 127a)?
A
- night time
- 36 sec
- 650- 700 ft altitude
- 125,000 candle power
- 90 degree behind you
- 10-15ft per sec
8
Q
How many pockets are in the pyro vest?
A
5
9
Q
Signal mirror?
A
- upper right place pocket w/ firefly (strobe light)
- look through hole
- see from a great distance
