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SECTION III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2.3
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE.
This section provides instructions on the operation and use, under usual conditions, of all components that might be
contained in the AMSS. These items are from the required list from AR 95-3 and the Army approved components list.
The first portion of this chapter will contain those mandatory items from the approved component list. Additional items
from the list which the Commander has approved will follow as an "add-on" section. This tailors the manual to your units
requirements.
2.4
INITIAL SURVIVAL PROCEDURES.
WARNING
For protection against environmental conditions, keep all flight clothing and equipment, including
flight helmet and sun glasses. To prevent head injuries, the aircrew flight helmet should be used
during rescue helicopter hoisting operations.
To open the AMSS rigid container use the following procedure:
a.
Push the safety relief valve button to equalize the pressure within the container.
b.
Break the anti-pilferage seal.
c.
Lift the over-center latching tab and turn counterclockwise (to the left) and release. Do this to the front and sides
of the container, release all latches.
d.
Open the container and remove the equipment bags.
NOTE
At this point, if in a combat situation, begin escape and evasion procedures.
e.
First check the equipment bag for any first aid kits, if needed immediately. Second, check for signaling devices.
Place these in the top pocket of the equipment bag.
NOTE
Take the aircraft first aid kit and store within the equipment bag(s).
2.5
OPERATING PROCEDURES.
2.5.1 AMSS Mandatory Components.
Mandatory components of the AMSS are the following:
a.
Equipment Bags. The equipment bag is used as a rucksack to store and carry the survival equipment. The
equipment bag can either be carried by the top handle (1, Figure 2-1a) or on the back by using the attached back
straps (2). The TOW Tube equipment bag (two per tube connected with a snap link) (3, Figure 2-1b) has a
handle on each end (4) and a carrying strap over the center of the bag and a slide fastener (5) with two sliders to
open the bag from one end.
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