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Distress signalsQuestion 283 of 352

Rockets or shells that throw red stars are fired at what pace to signal distress?

  1. All at once
  2. One every hour
  3. One at a time, at short intervals
  4. Only after dark
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Correct answer: One at a time, at short intervals

The red-star rockets are fired singly at short intervals.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 87: Annex IV: Distress Signals, § 87.01 Need of assistance

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