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submerged in water. Also provided is a flash guard which may be used for
directional aiming of the light. Flash guard is equipped with a blue lens so
that flashes can be distinguished from gun fire flashes.
NOTE
Use flash guard with the distress marker light
when in a combat zone. Check the marker light
for operation before departing on a mission.
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Signal Kit, Foliage Penetrating
WARNING
Do not point a loaded launcher at personnel.
Personnel distress flares burn at a temperature
of 5000° F, and can cause serious burns or
death.
The signal kit, M-201, consists of a rocket launcher and seven red flares.
Flares will reach an altitude of 1100 feet when fired and have a burning
time of 9 seconds. Flare is visible for 2 or 3 miles in daylight
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