personnel qualification standard (pqs) - I Marine Expeditionary ...

Weapons 115
• Strike the bottom of the cap a sharp blow with the palm of
your right or left hand or strike it on a hard surface, keeping
your left or right arm rigid.
• In the event of a misfire, while keeping the signal aimed,
pull the cap back to the red knurled band and rotate 90
degrees. Make two more attempts to fire. If it still does not
fire, wait 30 seconds keeping the arm rigid and the signal
aimed overhead. Return the cap to the ejection end of the
signal and turn it in to the ammunition supply point.
Warning
o Keep away from fire.
o Don’t handle if damaged or if parts are missing.
o Handle carefully and use basic issue leather work gloves and full helmet
when possible.
o Aim at all times away from face, body, and friendly troops.
o Before items are launched check wind to achieve height for visibility.
o Avoid overhead obstacles (foliage and so forth).
o Avoid fallout (rocket parts and so forth).
o Maintain at least a 45-degree elevation to launch.
o Check wind to avoid fire, smoke inhalation, or irritation with all
pyrotechnic items.
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