blood chit


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blood chit

A small sheet of material depicting an American flag and a statement in several languages to the effect that anyone assisting the bearer to safety will be rewarded. See also evasion aid.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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During the week-long tour in September 2007, Colonel Fischer occasionally wore a jacket with a "blood chit" sewed on the back.
A blood chit displays messages aimed at civilians that ask them to help servicemembers shot down in combat get back to friendly forces.
A war not forgotten: war stories abound during fighter pilots' return to South Korea

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