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folding the tarpaulin in various ways. The tarpaulin can also be
used as a shelter and for collecting rain water.
Section V. The Survival Vest
2-43. THE SURVIVAL VEST KIT (Figure 2-4)
The vest is designed to be used in conjunction with the Rigid Seat
Survival Kit. It is furnished in two sizes, large and small, and it is
made of lightweight raschel knit nylon cloth. The pockets contain
the survival components. The SRU-31/P kit consists of two
packets, a mandatory medical packet (item 3) found in the left side
vest pocket and a mandatory general packet (item 14) located in
the right side vest pocket. The kit is designed to supplement the
Aircraft Seat Survival Kit. If used properly, the SRU-31/P will help
you maintain good physical and mental health until rescued. Each
packet has additional storage space for Items which the crew
member might deem appropriate and necessary for rescue or
survival.
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