SURVIVAL VEST (SV-2 SERIES) The survival vest (fig. 11-24) is designed to provide pocket storage for survival items. It provides attachment places for a life preserver and a chest-mounted oxygen regulator. It does not interfere with use of either the quick-fitting or integrated-type parachute harness. The survival vest is made of nylon cloth. An adjustable harness, shoulder and leg straps, and an entrance zipper secure the vest to the crewman. A helicopter rescue strap is attached to all survival vests that are worn without an integrated torso suit. When required, a chest-mounted oxygen regulator is located inside a pocket secured to the vest by hook-and-pile tape (Velcro). The survival vest and the survival items are shown in figure 11-24 and figure 11-25. Survival items not previously discussed are discussed in the following paragraphs. Service Pistol The service pistol is worn only when mission requirements warrant its use. Sheath Knife The 5-inch sheath knife is carried as a general- purpose survival tool. It should be kept clean and sharp. Individual Survival Kit The individual survival kit (fig. 11-25) is a two-part kit. It is used to provide medical (Packet 1) and general survival (Packet 2) equipment for a downed aircrewman for about 24 hours. NOTE: This kit may be omitted from the survival vest when the kit is included in the aircraft survival kit. Mk 79 Mod 0 Illumination Signal Kit The signal kit (fig. 11-26) is used for day and night signaling to attract the attention of SAR (search and rescue) aircraft or ground rescue parties. The signal kit consists of a hand-held pencil-type launcher (Mk 31), seven (Mk 80) star flare cartridges that screw into the launcher and a bandoleer for storing the flares. Each flare has a minimum burn duration of about 4 1/2 seconds and can be launched up to 250 feet producing a 12,000 candlepower red star. Signaling Mirror The emergency signaling mirror consists of an aluminized reflecting mirror glass, a back cover glass, and a sighting device. Personnel can use it to attract the attention of passing aircraft or ships. It reflects light either in sunlight or in hazy weather. Mirror reflections can be seen at distances three to five times farther than a 11-18 ANf1124 SURVIVAL KNIFE SHEATH & FLARE GUN POCKET OXYGEN REGULATOR & HOSE RETENTION POCKET ATTACHMENT STRAP (TYP) LEFT HARNESS WHISTLE POCKET EMERGENCY SIGNAL MIRROR POCKET HOLSTER AMMUNITION KEEPER SUPPORT SRU-31/P POCKET RIGHT HARNESS AMMUNITION KEEPER SUPPORT SRU-31/P POCKET DISTRESS SIGNAL LIGHT POCKET HOOK BLADE KNIFE POCKET RADIO POCKET FLASHLIGHT RETAINER (AFTER ACC 436) KEEPER (TYP) LEG STRAP (TYP) RIGHT HAND POCKET COVER LIFE PRESERVER ATTACHMENT BAND (TYP) ELASTIC STRAPS (TYP) PILE TAPE LEFT HAND POCKET COVER RETAINING LINE (TYP) OXYGEN HOSE SECURING TAB SECURING BELT (TYP) (LIFE PRESERVER) Figure 11-24.—Survival vest (SV-2 series).