SURFACE PYROTECHNICS AND PROJECTORS |
Chapter 5 - SUBMARINE PYROTECHNICS |
Alternate Signals |
76. Submarine Emergency Identification Signal, Star, Mk 2 Mod 2 is gradually being re-placed by Submarine Emergency Signal, Star, Mk 3 Mod 0 and Submarine Emergency Sig-nal, Star, Mk 3 Mod 1. |
(a) Submarine Emergency Identification Signal, Star, Mk 3 Mod 0 differs from Submarine Emergency Identification Signal, Star, Mk 2 Mod 0 only in the method of expulsion of the inner grenade. Procedure for operation, packing, stowage, and safety precautions are exactly as described in the paragraphs covering those details above. |
(b) Submarine Emergency Identification Signal, Star, Mk 3 Mod 1 is similar to the above signals described in paragraph 71, except that it may be ejected at depths up to 285 feet. It carries a time fuze of 54 seconds duration. Otherwise, all instructions given for Submarine Emergency Idenitification Signals Mk 2 Mod 2 and Mk 3 Mod 0 apply. |