The NATO Distress Whistle is a bright orange emergency distress whistle that is assigned an NSN approval number. This signal whistle, or distress whistle, produces a high decibel noise from low input.
The NATO Survival Whistle is small enough to be carried anywhere and features a side clip so that it may be affixed to any available cloth to include clothing, life raft straps and life vests.
The purpose of the signal whistle is a simple one. It is to draw attention to yourself, and your situation, so that you can get help. The shrill sound from a survival whistle, or signal whistle, travels much farther than yelling, takes less energy, and works even if your injuries keep you from making noise by other methods. If a searcher cannot pinpoint your location, (s)he cannot help you.
Don't be fooled by our low price. This whistle is used by organizations and governments world wide!