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31 Cards in this Set
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Navy pyrotechnic devices contain what type of material? |
Combustible chemicals.
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Why are dye-marking devices classified as pyrotechnic devices?
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They are used for the same purpose as the true pyrotechnic.
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When used during the day, what color smoke is emitted from the MK 13 Mod 0 marine smoke and illumination signal? |
Orange smoke.
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What is the burning time for each end of the MK 13 Mod 0 signal?
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20 seconds.
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You can identify the night end of the MK 13 Mod 0 signal by the __________.
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Three prominent beads across its face.
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List the components fo the MK 79 Mod0 illumination signal kit.
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MK 31 Mod 0 signal projector, a plastic bandoleer and an instruction sheet.
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When you activate the MK 79 Mod 0 signal kit, the star is propelled upward to a height of _____________.
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250 to 650 feet.
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What is the burn time of the MK 79 Mod 0 star?
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A minimum of 4 and a half seconds.
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What is the approximate weight of the LUU-2B/B aircraaft parachute flare?
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30 pounds.
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The components of the LUU-2B/B flare are___________.
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The mechanical timer assembly, the out-of-line igniter, the parachute suspension system, and the case assembly with tamped candle.
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What is the minimum drop distance setting of the LUU-2B/B flare?
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250 feet.
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What is the diameter of the parachute system?
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18 feet.
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At launch, the timer knob is pulled off of the timer by what amount of force on the lanyard?
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30 pounds of force.
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What is the burn time of the MK 25 Mods 2 and 3 marine location markers?
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Between 10 and 20 minutes.
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The MK 25 Mods 2 and 3 marine location markers function in the same way. Describe the difference between them.
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Mod 2 contains two saltwater-activated batteries and two related squibs and the Mod 3 only contains one battery and one squib.
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What is the purpose of the heavy aluminum base assembly crimped to the outer tube?
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It causes the candle to sit out of the water.
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List the methods used to launch the MK 25 and Mods marine location markers.
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By hand or sonobuoy launcher.
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What adapter kit is used when the MK 25 and Mods marine location marker are launched from sonobuoy launchers?
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MK 34 adapter kit.
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List the uses of the MK 58 Mod 1 marine location marker.
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Antisubmarine warfare, search-and-rescue operations, man-overboard markings, and as a target for practice bombing at sea.
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The MK 58 Mod 1 marker produces a yellow flame and white smoke for what length of time?
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40 to 60 minutes.
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Under normal conditions, the flame and/or smoke of the MK 58 Mod 1 marker is visible for ___________.
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3 miles.
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List the methods sed to launch the MK 58 Mod 1 marine marker.
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Hand launched, externally launched from aircraft bomb racks, or from the sonobuoy launchers.
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What seawater-activated battery is used with the MK 58 Mod 1 marker?
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MK 72 Mod 1.
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Describe the primary purpose of decoy flares.
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Provide evasion tactics for naval aircraft when enemy heat-seeking missiles threaten them.
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What means are used to launch MK 46 Mod 1C decoy flare?
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Launched from the AN/ALE-29A, AN/ALE-37A or AN/ALE 39 dispensing set.
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What cartridges are used to fire the decoy flares from chaff dispensers?
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MK 131 or CCU-63/B impulse cartridges.
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What practice bomb signal cartridge is used primarly for night operations?
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MK 4 Mod 3.
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What practice bomb signal produces white smoke for day missions?
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CXU-3A/B
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Pyrotechnics are dangerous to handle because they are composed of ___________.
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Chemicals that are intended to burn with intense heat.
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Combustion requires oxygen. By what method is oxygen supplied to pyrotechnic devices?
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Generally, pyrotechnic devices contain their own oxygen supply; they don't depend on the atmosphere for it.
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What means should you use if there is a fire involving parachute flares?
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Water, in flooding quantities and at low pressure should be used.
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