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From: jwm@stda.jhuapl.edu (Jim Meritt)
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Subject: Re: Siganl Flags
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Date: 11 Oct 89 03:36:54 GMT
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From: jwm@stda.jhuapl.edu (Jim Meritt)

The Navy (NATO, anyway) uses signal flags for tactical signals.  

In fact, that ability is scored (accuracy & time) at the Fleet Training
Facility down in GITMO, along with everything else.

It is the ONLY way at sea under radio silence - messengers don't swim
that fast.    :-)


[mod.note:  Surely we haven't forgotten how to use signal beacons ? -
Bill ]

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