RESCUE 



Rescue depends on complete cooperation between the rescuers 

 and the persons to be rescued. The group to be rescued had best 

 stay near the original landing point. As soon as possible, means 

 for signalling should be ready. A well-made fire to which small 

 quantities of water, heavy oil, grease, or rubber are added will 

 give a thick, heavy smoke. Water gives a white smoke and the 

 others a black smoke. Bush, boughs, or rocks may be made into 

 200-foot letters. Signal mirrors, the Very pistol, and smoke 

 generator packs are additional valuable aids, but should not be 

 used until the rescuers are in sight. (Refer to ch. 18, pp. 3 to 7 

 inclusive of Polar Guide.) 



Above all, the knowledge that every effort is being made for 

 rescue should be sufficient cause for persons in distress to continue 

 every effort to survive. 



The group planning the rescue, in addition to making adequate 

 search plans, must be prepared to bring food, clothing, and medical 



Figure 6-8. — First aid, Little America IV sick bay tent. 



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