One of the signals, other than a distress signal, that can be used by a rescue boat to attract attention is a/an __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — searchlight
Rescue boats and lifeboats utilize a high-intensity searchlight directed upward or swept across the horizon to attract attention during search and rescue operations. Unlike distress pyrotechnics reserved for victims, searchlights are standard operational equipment used by responders to illuminate targets and signal position.
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