VS-17

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A U.S. soldier uses a VS-17 panel to signal an approaching helicopter during an exercise, 2015

The VS-17 is a signaling device used by military personnel to send signals to aircraft,[1][2] and to mark improvised landing sites.[3]

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VS-17 panels (lower left corner) are used to mark an unimproved landing site for a C-130J Hercules, 2022

The VS-21 is a replacement for the VS-17 that provides an infrared signature, allowing use in low visibility conditions via thermal imaging.[citation needed]

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