Ground Flare M81 - M83Airport Flare M13 (Obsolete)
U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE
PART 3 - PYROTECHNICS
Chapter 9 - GROUND PYROTECHNICS
Section 2 - FLARES

Target Rocket Flare Mk 1 Mod 0

Weight, pounds

3

Use: The Target Rocket Flare Mk1 Mod 0 is used with the 3.25-inch Rocket Targets Mk 10 and Mk 11.

Description: A pyrotechnic candle, secured into a wooden body, is housed in a steel tube. An electric squib is located over the starter composition of the candle. A steel cup shields the ignition end of the flare, and squib leads are coiled inside the nose cap.

Operation: The off the adhesive strip and remove the cover. Place the flare over the nose of the rocket, and uncoil the squib leads. Fasten the alligator clips to the cotter pins of the leads, and fire.

Figure 207. Target Rocket Flare Mk 1 Mod 0

Ground Flare M81 - M83Airport Flare M13 (Obsolete)