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AIR WARRIOR

PRIMARY SURVIVAL GEAR CARRIERUpdated Jan09


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TERMINAL LEARNING

OBJECTIVE

Action: To train crewmembers on theproper use of the Air Warrior Vest.

Condition: Given the appropriate training to

perform the required actions. Standard: To be able to successfully deploy

the contents of the Air Warrior Vest in asurvival/egress situation.


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Functional Description

The Air Warrior system is a lightweight,

modular survival vest with a built in

extraction harness

User designed and tested

3 generations of revisions in just 2 years!

Eliminates needs for redundant items Adjustable for maximum user comfort


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Overview Open style vest with two primary pockets

360 deg range on the zippers on the Gen 1

Now has Platforms instead of pockets (Gen 3

has external MOLLE straps for customizedlocation of radio, tourniquet pouch, etc..)

Made for easy locating of items in a downed

aircrew situation *Everything is tied down inside*


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Overview (cont)

First Aid PlatformSignaling Platform


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Overview (cont)

All Items are individually vacuum sealed

All items are individually tied to theplatforms

Left Side is the First Aid Platform (Meds,etc..)

Right Side is the Signaling Platform (strobe,mirror, etc..)


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Components

First Aid Platform

Patient Gloves (rubber gloves) 2pr

Betadine (iodine) 1 bottle or 5 packets

Duct Tape 1 roll, 2 inch X 4 Feet

Sparklite Fire Starter 1 ea

Cinch Bandage or Israeli Bandage 1 ea

Moleskin, Band-aids, Combat trauma wrapkit (medical seran wrap), sponge, eye pad


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Components

First Aid Platform (cont)First Aid Platform Connected


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Components (cont)

Medications:

Doxycyclene 10 ea

Lopermide 10 ea

Tylenol 10 ea Bacitracin 2 tubes

Sunsect 3 packs

Instructions on how and when to use medicationsis included in vacuum pack


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Spark-Lite Contains a sparking device, treated cotton tinder,

extra flints and instructions. Assemble tinder and fire material Fluff the end of the treated cotton tinder

Using the same motion as a lighter, activate thesparking device about 1 cm away from the cottontinder.

Once tinder is ignited, proceed to make a fire. *Do not attempt to ignite fuel with either fire

starter*


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Doxycyclene Uses: Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial

infections, including pneumonia and otherrespiratory tract infections; lyme disease; acne;infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems;and anthrax (after inhalational exposure).

It is also used to prevent malaria. Doxycycline is in a class of medications called

tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the

growth and spread of bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral

infections.


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Lopermide USES: Loperamide slows the rate at which the stomach and

intestines move. It also increases the density of stools andreduces the amount of fluid in the stool.

Loperamide is used for symptomatic relief of acute andchronic diarrhea.

DOSAGE:

For diarrhea: Adults and teenagersThe usual dose is 4milligrams (mg) (2 capsules) after the first loose bowel

movement, and 2 mg (1 capsule) after each loose bowelmovement after the first dose has been taken. No more than16 mg (8 capsules) should be taken in any twenty-four-hourperiod.


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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) USES: This drug is used to relieve mild to

moderate pain and to reduce fever. HOW TO USE: Take this medication as directed. Do not take more acetaminophen than

recommended. Do not use for more than 10 days without

consulting your doctor. Acetaminophen is often used instead of aspirin.

They are equally effective in relieving pain;*however*, acetaminophen does not reduceswelling and inflammation like aspirin does


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Components

First Aid PlatformFirst Aid Items


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Components

Signaling Platform

Compass

MS 2000 Strobe Light

Signaling Mirror

Whistle

Pen Flares

Supplemental Restraint Tether


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Distress Marker Light

MS 2000 Strobe Battery operated, high intensity, sequenced strobe light.

Can be seen for 5 miles at night Will operate for 9 continuous hours and 18 intermittent hours.

Operates at 50 FPM +-10FPM

Has an NVG filter, and an IR filter. Do not point at aircraft without flashguard installed in a

combat environment as it can be mistaken for ground fire.


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Signaling Mirror Has a transparent hole with an aiming device in the center of

the mirror. Sight the mirror on your hand or other close object. Focus until an intense bright spot is located, this is the aim

point

Slowly sweep the mirror across the horizon or at the rescuingacft. Has been seen up to 99 miles away, and in low light/overcast

conditions.

Exercise caution in a combat environment as mirror flashescan be mistaken for ground fire, and it can also give awayyour position to the enemy.


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Whistle

Can be used as an auditory signalingdevice.

Used to rally other downed crew, etc..


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Pen Flares

L-119 Signaling Device

Can be seen up to 30 miles away in

daylight Burns to an altitude of 1500 ft

Burns red *Do Not look at the flare as it is being

launched*

Package of 7 with a launcher andinstructions


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Components

Signaling Platform (cont)Signal Platform


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External Components Flashlight (mini-maglite w/ NVG filter)

Radio (PRC-112)

Extraction Harness

ASEK System (Aircrew Survival EgressKnife)

Pneumatic Tourniquet

Molle Webbing to secure other pouches,items etc..


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External Components

ASEK Has an electrically insulated handle to cut/move live wires.

(NOT RECOMMENDED)

Pointed cap on butt of knife for breaking/scoringglass/plexiglass

Will not rust

J-Hook has Flat-tip screwdriver point, knife sharpener anda seatbelt/strap cutter

MUST BE WORN ON LEFT CALF


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External Components

Pneumatic Tourniquet ASEK and J-Hook


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External Components

Pneumatic Tourniquet

Tourniquet MUST go here


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Extraction Harness Sewn in, no more straps that bunch up

No longer single use, now can be used multipletimes.

One time fitting for mode of flying (combat, cold-

weather etc..) Has rear carrying/dragging handle Can be extracted by front d-ring attached to

lifting points. Sub pelvic strap forms a seat when being

extracted to aid in comfort and safety of user.


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Air Warrior System Additions

Holster

Holster Configuration

Shoulder Configuration

Leg Configuration


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Body Armor

5 Sizes

36 Layers of Kevlar

Ballistic Upgrade Plates


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Body Armor The Air Warrior ballistic insert has a water-repellent treatment

and a water-resistant casing to assist with preserving the

ballistic capability. It is the users responsibility to use goodsense in further reducing the moisture risk by keeping theballistic inserts dry.

Do not soak soft ballistic inserts or use bleach or starch. Whenwet, untreated aramid (read Kevlar) cloth could lose up to 40%of its ballistic capability thereby decreasing its protectivequality and endangering the safety of the wearer. Do not

If the ballistic insert plates are suspected or known to havebeen damaged sufficiently to cause cracking, i.e., a drop of 48inches or more onto a hard surface, or a force of 40 ft. lbs. ormore, they shall be x-rayed and inspected for damage at AVIM


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Air Warrior Additions

Body Armor


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Air Warrior Ballistic Test


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Air Warrior Ballistic Test


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