TM 1-1680-354-10
c.
Signaling Mirror. The signaling mirror (See View A, Figure 2-25) is a glass signaling instrument equipped with a
retaining cord on one corner and a transparent sighting circle in the center of the mirror. Instructions are printed
on the back. When used in the day time and with good visibility, a mirror can be seen at a distance of 3 miles (5
km) at an altitude of 10,000 feet (3,050 meters). Though less effective and with shorter range, mirror flashes can
also be seen on cloudy days or in limited visibility.
Procedures are as follows:
(1)
Hold mirror to enable the sunlight to reflect on a nearby surface such as the hand or other close object.
(2)
While bringing the mirror toward your eye, look through the sighting circle (on the black side with printed
instructions) until an intense, bright spot is located. This is the aim point.
(3)
Hold the mirror close to the eye and slowly turn it until the bright spot is on the target. Refer to Figure 2-
25, View B.
Figure 2-25. Signaling Mirror
d.
Drinking Water Storage Bag. The water storage bag ( See Figure 2-26) is constructed of plastic and has a
capacity of 5 quarts of water. The bag comes complete with a buckle, snap fastener, and carrying strap for easy
attachment to personnel or equipment.
WARNING
In an Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) environment DO NOT use water or attempt to
drink from the water storage bag. DESTROY the bag and contents, it CANNOT be
decontaminated.
CAUTION
When using the water storage bag in freezing or near freezing temperatures the plastic bag
will break. To prevent the bag from breaking, warm the plastic bag BEFORE opening it.
Figure 2-26. Drinking Water Storage Bag
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