Distress signals-Part 1

One of the concerns of people in a survival situation is to be spotted.To establish contact with rescue teams and get their attention you can use the following means: light signals sound signals ground to air signals body signals pyrotechnic devices colors and shadows Fire: Smoke and flame torch tree written messages Light signals Any light source can do the job: light, flashlight, mirror heliograph.

Sound signals is not here that you're tired to shout to the four winds. If you think someone may be to carry voice, you can try to communicate by sound, otherwise use the content whistle to send an SOS on a regular basis. Take three shots with a firearm also means that someone is in danger. 2 shots is usually the answer to such a signal. Signals-aircraft surface to air signals are an international code that will allow you to send a message to an air rescue team. In order to be visible symbols must contrast with the environment. Winter will be used dark wood and we will use the shadow play, while the summer we will use wood stripped of bark and light-colored clothing.Signs must be large to be seen from the air, they must be at least twelve feet long.

Serious injury, need a doctor	Need medication	Impossible to advance
Need water and food	Need map and compass	Indicate the direction to take
I take that direction	Place to land	All is well
Not	Yes	Message not understood