EMERGENCY AND ADMINISTRATIVESIGNALSThe flags and pennants (figs. 4-14 and 4-15)represent only a few of the thousands of signals that canbe transmitted by flag hoist. Since they may be frequentlyseen displayed aboard Navy ships or stations, it would beto your advantage to learn to identify them andunderstand their meaning. Your own personal safety maysomeday depend on recognizing a particular signal flag.Table 4-3 contains only those international signalsmost commonly used and having the same meaning asNavy signals.4-20Student Notes:INTERNATIONALSIGNALSNAVY MEANINGSEMERGENCY/WARNING FLAGSCODE ALFA(International) I have a diver(s) down; keep well clear at slow speed.BRAVOI am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous materials.KILOPersonnel working aloft.MIKE 1This ship has medical guard duty.MIKE 2This ship has dental guard duty.OSCARMan overboard.FLAG FIVEBreakdown; the vessel is having engine or steering difficulty.ADMINISTRATIVE FLAGSHOTEL(International) This ship has a harbor pilot on board.INDIAPreparing to come alongside in-port or at anchor.JULIETTI have a semaphore message to transmit.PAPAGeneral recall; all personnel return to the ship.QUEBECBoat recall; all boats return to the ship.ROMEOIn port; flown by ship having READY DUTY. At sea, flow by the shipPREPARING TO REPLENISH.SIERRAHolding flag hoist drill.FIRST SUBSTITUTEIndicates the absence of the flag officer or unit commander show personalflag or pennant is flying on the ship.SECOND SUBSTITUTEIndicates the absence of the chief of staff..THIRD SUBSTITUTEIndicates the absence of the captain. If the captain is absent over 72 hours, itindicates the absence of the executive officer.Table 4-3.—Commonly Used International Signals
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