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15. Place the fused white flare mix in the foil below the<br />

surface of the yellow flare mix in the can.<br />

16. Light the fuse with the flame source when ready.<br />

5.9 <strong>Improvised</strong> White Smoke Munition<br />

A white smoke munition can be made from sulfur, potassium nitrate, black powder, aluminum<br />

powder, iron oxide and carbon tetrachl<strong>or</strong>ide. It can be used either f<strong>or</strong> signaling <strong>or</strong> screening.<br />

Materials Required Source<br />

Sulfur Drug <strong>or</strong> agricultural supply st<strong>or</strong>e<br />

Potassium nitrate (saltpeter) Drug st<strong>or</strong>e <strong>or</strong> section 1.2<br />

<strong>Improvised</strong> black powder Section 1.3<br />

Aluminum powder (bronzing) Hardware <strong>or</strong> paint st<strong>or</strong>e<br />

Black iron oxide Section 5.7<br />

Carbon tetrachl<strong>or</strong>ide Hardware <strong>or</strong> paint st<strong>or</strong>e<br />

<strong>Improvised</strong> white flare mix Section 5.6<br />

Tablespoon<br />

Wooden rod <strong>or</strong> stick<br />

Newspaper<br />

Quart Jar with lid<br />

Window screen<br />

Fuse, 15 inches long<br />

Tin can, 2-1/2 inches diameter x 5 inches long<br />

Flame source (matches, lighter, etc.)<br />

Procedure

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