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e. The AH-1, Survival kit is contained in an expended TOW missile tube (1, Figure 1-2). The ends
are capped by locally fabricated metal discs (2) secured to the container ends with Marmon clamps
(3). A lead-sealed safety wire (4) is attached to the forward marmon clamp. "SURVIVAL KIT"
is stenciled to the outbard side (5) of the container. A chemical contamination detector (6), used
only during wartime conditions and in war zone areas, is attached.
1 . 9 Differences Between Models.
Figure 1-2. AMSS AH-1 TOW Tube Container.
a. As a minimum, each AMSS module (Figure 1-3) contains the mandatory equipment (See Table
1- 1). It may also include additional items approved by the commander.
b. The "soft pack" is the equipment bag with the mandatory components plus any approved survival
equipment. The soft pack is used in the OH-58 and AH-64 aircraft or other aircraft based on unit
operation requirements.
Figure 1-3. AMSS Bask Modules - Rigid Containers, Typical.
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