AIR WARRIOR

1. AIR WARRIOR PRIMARY SURVIVAL GEAR CARRIER Updated Jan09

2. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE • Action: To train crewmembers on the proper 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 a survival/egress situation.

3. 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

4. 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 customized location of radio, tourniquet pouch, etc..) • Made for easy locating of items in a downed aircrew situation • *Everything is tied down inside*

5. Overview (cont) Signaling Platform First Aid Platform

6. Overview (cont) • All Items are individually vacuum sealed • All items are individually tied to the platforms • Left Side is the First Aid Platform (Meds, etc..) • Right Side is the Signaling Platform (strobe, mirror, etc..)

7. ComponentsFirst 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 wrap kit (medical seran wrap), sponge, eye pad

8. ComponentsFirst Aid Platform (cont) First Aid Platform Connected

9. Components (con’t) • Medications: • Doxycyclene 10 ea • Lopermide 10 ea • Tylenol 10 ea • Bacitracin 2 tubes • Sunsect 3 packs • Instructions on how and when to use medications is included in vacuum pack

10. “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 the sparking device about 1 cm away from the cotton tinder. • Once tinder is ignited, proceed to make a fire. • *Do not attempt to ignite fuel with either fire starter*

11. Doxycyclene • Uses: Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory 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.

12. Lopermide • USES: Loperamide slows the rate at which the stomach and intestines move. It also increases the density of stools and reduces the amount of fluid in the stool. • Loperamide is used for symptomatic relief of acute and chronic diarrhea. • DOSAGE: • For diarrhea: Adultsand teenagers—The usual dose is 4 milligrams (mg) (2 capsules) after the first loose bowel movement, and 2 mg (1 capsule) after each loose bowel movement after the first dose has been taken. No more than 16 mg (8 capsules) should be taken in any twenty-four-hour period.

13. 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 reduce swelling and inflammation like aspirin does

14. ComponentsFirst Aid Platform First Aid Items

15. ComponentsSignaling Platform • Compass • MS 2000 Strobe Light • Signaling Mirror • Whistle • Pen Flares • Supplemental Restraint Tether

16. Distress Marker LightMS 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.

17. 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 rescuing acft. • Has been seen up to 99 miles away, and in low light/overcast conditions. • Exercise caution in a combat environment as mirror flashes can be mistaken for ground fire, and it can also give away your position to the enemy.

18. Whistle • Can be used as an auditory signaling device. • Used to rally other downed crew, etc..

19. Pen FlaresL-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 and instructions

20. ComponentsSignaling Platform (cont) Signal Platform

21. External Components • Flashlight (mini-maglite w/ NVG filter) • Radio (PRC-112) • Extraction Harness • ASEK System (Aircrew Survival Egress Knife) • Pneumatic Tourniquet • Molle Webbing to secure other pouches, items etc..

22. External ComponentsASEK • Has an electrically insulated handle to cut/move live wires. (NOT RECOMMENDED) • Pointed cap on butt of knife for breaking/scoring glass/plexiglass • Will not rust • J-Hook has Flat-tip screwdriver point, knife sharpener and a seatbelt/strap cutter • MUST BE WORN ON LEFT CALF

23. External Components ASEK and “J-Hook” Pneumatic Tourniquet

24. External ComponentsPneumatic Tourniquet Tourniquet MUST go here

25. Extraction Harness • Sewn in, no more straps that bunch up • No longer single use, now can be used multiple times. • 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.

26. Air Warrior System AdditionsHolster Leg Configuration Holster Configuration Shoulder Configuration

27. Air Warrior System AdditionsBody Armor • 5 Sizes • 36 Layers of Kevlar • Ballistic Upgrade Plates

28. Air Warrior System AdditionsBody 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 user’s responsibility to use good sense in further reducing the moisture risk by keeping the ballistic inserts dry. • Do not soak soft ballistic inserts or use bleach or starch. When wet, untreated aramid (read Kevlar) cloth could lose up to 40% of its ballistic capability thereby decreasing its protective quality and endangering the safety of the wearer. Do not • If the ballistic insert plates are suspected or known to have been damaged sufficiently to cause cracking, i.e., a drop of 48 inches or more onto a hard surface, or a force of 40 ft. lbs. or more, they shall be x-rayed and inspected for damage at AVIM

29. Air Warrior AdditionsBody Armor

30. Air Warrior Ballistic Test

31. Air Warrior Ballistic Test

32. Questions? Visit the Air Warrior Website at: https://airwarrior.redstone.army.mil/home.asp