TM 55-1680-317-23&P
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. SCOPE
a.
Type of Manual ................................................................ Aviation Unit and Aviation Intermediate
Maintenance Manual (including Repair Parts
and Special Tools List)
b.
Model Number and Equipment Name ............................... Army Aircraft Survival Kits
c. Purpose of Equipment ...................................................... Used to aid flying personnel in survival situations.
1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS AND REPORTS
a.
Maintenance forms and records used by Army personnel are prescribed by DA PAM 738-751.
1-3. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIALTO PREVENT ENEMY USE
a. Authority. The equipment will be destroyed if it is in danger of being captured and used by the enemy. Refer
to TM 750-244-1-2.
1-4. REPORTING OF EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)
If your survival equipment needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can
tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design or performance.
a. Army-EIR will be prepared using DA Form 2407, Maintenance Request. Instructions for preparing EIRs are
provided in DA PAM 738-751. Functional users manual for the Army Maintenance Management System
Aviation (TAMMS-A). EIRs should be mailed directly to Commander, U. S. Army Aviation and Missile
Command, ATTN: AMSAM-MMC-MA-NP, Redstone Arsenal, AL. 35898-5230. A reply will be furnished
directly to you.
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