TM 1-1680-361-10
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS WORK PACKAGE
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SURVIVAL VEST
Two-Way Front Slide Fastener
The front slide fastener can be opened from either the top or the
bottom.
a. Survival vest worn without body armor: The vest shall be worn
with harness and specified survival gear, and the vest shall be zipped
closed.
b. Survival vest worn with soft body armor: The vest shall be worn
with harness and specified survival gear, and the vest shall be zipped
closed.
c. Survival vest worn with .30 caliber plates and soft body armor:
The vest shall be worn with harness and specified survival gear. The
plate shall be inserted into the pocket flap at the base of the soft body
armor, then fastened into place with hook-and-pile tape. Then the vest
shall be zipped closed approximately 3 inches from the bottom of the
vest. Survival vest shall then be completely closed with the armor
quick-disconnect handle snapped into place.
