- Rover Scout
- Explorer Scout
- Emergency Service
Fig. 1: AS-22-Front
- Size: 66 mm x 17 mm
- Shape: Rectangle
- Material: Twill
- Border: Cut-edge red
- Background: Red
- Lettering Color:
- Design: Black ziz zag inside white circle
Fig. 2: AS-22-Reverse
- Back: Gauze reinforced starched
Item Name: Air Scout Communication - Observer
Item ID: AS-22
Collector Rating: 0
Requirements (1947-49)
1. Name five methods of US Civil Airway communications, and explain the fundamentals of their operation. Make own equipment either for sending and receiving auditory signals by International Morse Code, or for sending and receiving visual signals by International Morse Code.
2. Send and receive a message by International Morse Code auditory signals at not less than 25 characters per minute.
3. Send and receive a message by International Morse Code visual signals at not less than 20 characters per minute.
4. Demonstrate in the field five ways of signaling to an airplane from the ground in case of emergency.
5. Explain the international code for identifying aircraft as to type and country including the identification letter for at least three nations. Explain the special problems in international air transportation when an airplane passes from country to country in a few hours, e.g. arrangements with other countries to fly in their territory, immigrations, customs, public health requirements, language difference, differences in social customs and commercial practices.
6. Establish a Squadron or Crew emergency mobilization system with and without the use of a telephone.