AVIATION PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION

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AVIATION PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION
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TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• ACTION Employ aviation protective equipment
• CONDITION While performing as an aircrew member
• STANDARD In accordance with AR 95-1, FM 1-302,
  TM 10-8400-201-23, and TM 10-8400-202-13

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AIRCRAFT PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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AIRCRAFT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

• Structural shell
• Crashworthy seats
• Personnel restraint system
• Post crash fire or drowning protection

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CHARACTERISTICS WEAR OF FLIGHT CLOTHING
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UNDERWEAR AND SOCKS

• Wear issue type
• 100 cotton
• 100 wool
• NOMEX material

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NOMEX CHARACTERISTICS

• Flame retardant
• Does not melt or drip
• Good chemical resistance
• More durable than cotton
• Low fiber shrinkage
• Low thermal conduction
• Comfortable to wear

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Burns to the back of neck possible if collar not
worn up
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BOOT CHARACTERISTICS

• Retention during high G-forces such as a crash or
  ejection
• Stability to prevent ankle and foot injury which
  could compromise escape from the aircraft
• Protection to feet and ankles from lacerations
  and other injuries
• Fire retardancy must not burn or melt when
  exposed to flash fires

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Wear of Boots

• Laced to top
• Avoid zippers, straps and jungle boots

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NOMEX FLIGHT GLOVES

• Insulation - Reduces heat transfer
• Comfort
• Sensitivity - Improves tactile identification

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SPH4B HGU-56P HELMETS

• Custom fit by ALSE
• Dual visor
• Better retention
• Ensure chin strap and nape strap are tight.

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MAINTAINING FLIGHT CLOTHING
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CARE OF THE NOMEX FLIGHT SUIT

• Avoid unnecessary wear during ground duties
• Avoid contact with POL products
• Wash on a permanent press cycle
• DO NOT BLEACH
• DO NOT STARCH
• Dry at temps less than 180 degrees
• Dry clean if necessary
• NOMEX may be ironed but do not iron the Velcro
  tabs

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CARE OF NOMEX FLIGHT GLOVES

• Avoid unnecessary contact with POL products
• Wash gloves with mild soap
• Dry at room temp, never place leather palms in
  direct heat

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SPH-4B HGU-56P HELMETS

• All maintenance performed by ALSE
• Clean with mild soap and water

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MISCELLANEOUS APPAREL
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• Rings can cause severe injuries
• Metal badges can cause electrical burns
• Wear sunglasses on days with night flights

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SUMMARY
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CONCLUSION