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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
WORK PACKAGE
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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND
FEATURES
The A/P22P-18(V) provides the aircrew member with integrated
survival item stowage, small arms threat protection, flotation device
integration, and a Search and Rescue (SAR) lift hoist attachment
capability. Components required to assemble AIRSAVE are the
Type I Survival Vest Assembly, Soft Body Armor Assembly, Hard
Body Armor Assembly, and individual external storage pockets.
Survival Vest Assembly
The survival vest assembly is an adjustable, one-size-fits-all garment,
and contains an assortment of modular pockets to accommodate
stowage of survival items. The Type I survival vest is used by aircrew
members of both helicopter and fixed-wing, non-ejection seat aircraft.
Unique features of the Type I vest include a hoisting harness attached
to the inside of the vest to accommodate SAR lift hoist attachment,
and a two-way plastic slide fastener to accommodate hard armor
operation and doffing.
