NVIC 04-14 Task 4.2.A

Use locating devices, including communication and signaling apparatus and pyrotechnics

SCRB-X4.2 Pyrotechnic distress signals

On board a ship, in an course, or in a laboratory,

the candidate simulates using pyrotechnic distress signals.

The candidate simulates the use of:

1. Parachute flares, including;

   a. the proper time to use them; and

   b. characteristics to consider when launching them;

2. Hand held flares, including;

   a. the proper time to use them; and b. characteristics to consider when activating them; and

3. Orange smoke, including;

   a. the proper time to use it;

   b. characteristics to consider when activating it; and

   c. its use during a helicopter rescue.