COMPLIANCE WITH THIS - Air Force Link

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AFMC function is engaged to support modernization efforts. Note: Funding for initial
acquisition does not include funding for the initial fielding of the new item(s). This
initial acquisition funding is only the initial funding required to establish the acquisition
process. (T-1)
2.17.1.5. Waiver authority for the selection and substitution of non-mandatory survival
components is MAJCOM/A3. The MAJCOM/A3 may delegate to the 3-digit level only.
(T-1)
2.17.1.6. Only authorized and approved survival kits, survival vests, and aircrew body
armor properly configured and maintained will be worn or used. Inspections will be
accomplished IAW appropriate TO and MAJCOM directives. (T-1)
2.17.1.7. When the survival vests or survival kits are carried on commercial airlines,
remove the following items IAW TO 00-20-1: Signal, smoke and illumination, MK-13
or MK-124; Signal kit, personnel distress, A/P 25S-5A; container, waterproof, with
matches; and knife, pocket.
2.17.2. Survival Kits. (T-1)
2.17.2.1. CNU-129/P Survival Kits. Lead Command—AFGSC. Units maintaining
CNU-129/P survival kits for B-52 aircraft will ensure survival kits are clearly marked
with crew position abbreviation (P, CP, EW, N, G, or RN) and local control number. (T-
1)
2.17.2.1.1. Critical parts inspections on the CNU-series survival kits will be
documented in FERMS. (T-1)
2.17.2.1.2. AFE sections requiring maintenance support for repair of survival items
such as repair of the CNU-129/P kit will accomplish the applicable forms and
forward items to the appropriate maintenance activity for repair or overhaul. The AFE
Flight Chief or contractor leads will coordinate with maintenance activities to ensure
inspection/maintenance capability. All equipment returned to the AFE section from
maintenance support activities will be given a quality acceptance inspection. (T-1)
2.17.2.2. Parachute Spacer Kit (PSK). Lead Command—AFGSC. PSK will be
manufactured locally using fabrication instructions published in TO 14S1-3-51. When
used, PSKs will be attached to the parachute harness by engaging both ejector snaps and
attaching them to the accessory “D” rings of the parachute, and the PSK will remain
attached to both sides during parachute descent and/or emergency ground egress except
for tree and power line landings. (T-1)
2.17.2.3. MA-1 and MA-2 Survival Kits. Lead Command—ACC. MA-2 kits may be
used in lieu of MA-1 kits but due to different life raft sizes MA-1 kits are not a suitable
substitute for MA-2 kits. (T-1)
2.17.3. Survival Vests.
2.17.3.1. Commanders will incorporate guidance regarding survival vest wear and
survival component placement (i.e. PRC-90, PRC-112 and CSEL radios) into local AFE
supplements. Survival vests will be worn for all cross-country missions, contingencies
and combat exercises. (T-1)