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TM 55-1680-351-10
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

TECHNICAL MANUAL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR
SRU - 21/P
Army Vest, Survival

(NSN 8465-00-177-4819) (Large)
(NSN 8465-01-174-2355) (Small)
This manual supersedes TM55-8465-215-10, 9June 1970
"Approved for public release;

distribution is unlimited."
HEADQUARTERS
22 APRIL 1987
TM 55-1680-351-10
TECHNICAL MANUAL
HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Operator's Manual For
SRU-21/P
ARMY SURVIVAL VEST
(NSN 8465-00-177-4819) (Large)
(NSN 8465-01-174-2355) (Small)
REPORTING ERRORS AND

RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS
You can help improve this manual. If you find any
mistakes, or if you know of a way to improve the
procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter or DA
Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications)
direct to Commander, US Army Aviation Systems
Command, ATTN: AMSAV-MC, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd.,
St. Louis, Mo. 63120-1798. A reply will be furnished to
you.
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CHAPTER
1.
INTRODUCTION
Section
I.
General
Scope ..........................................
Reporting of equipment
manual improvements..............
Description and Data
Description ..................................
Tabulated data .............. ..............
Section
II.
CHAPTER
2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section
I.
Preparation
Donning and fitting of vest ...........
Alteration .....................................
Deleted
Use of Components
General ......................................
Light, marker, distress
SDU-5E, w/flash guard
AGR-FGIB .............................
Signal kit, foliage
penetrating ..............................
Mirror, mark 3, type 1
emergency signaling ................
Receiver-Transmitters,
Radio, ARG-RT-10,
and AN/PRC-90.......................
Revolver .38 caliber,
special......................................
Tourniquet....................................
Compass, lensatic .....................
Section
Section
II.
III.
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Survival kit, ind.,
tropical ...........................................
DELETED
Knife, pocket .......................................
Bag, water, size B ...............................
DELETED
Blanket, combat casualty ................
Whistle, ball, plastic ...........................
Fire starter, magnesium bar ..............
Assembly instruction
sheet ..............................................
TM 5598465-351-10 ............................
Suggested Publications.......................
CHAPTER
3.
RADIO SET AN/PRC-90
Section
I.
Controls and Instruments

Equipment Damage and
Warnings . ......................................
Operator Controls ...............................
Operation Under Usual
Conditions
Preflight Procedures .........................
Modes of Operation ............................
Operational Siting and
Operating Procedures .................
Stopping Procedure ............................
Operating and Storage
Limitations . ....................................
Operation Under Unusual
Conditions
Operation in Desert and
Tropical Areas ................................
Operation in Maritime, High
Altitude, or Rainy Areas .................
Recognition and Identification of Jamming ..............................
Section
Section
II.
III.
APPENDIX A. REFERENCES ................................................
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
1.
Scope
This manual, issued expressly for the aircrewmember, is the official

document for the vest survival kit used with Army aircraft. The purpose of
this manual is to supply the aircrewmember with the latest information on
kit contents and instructions on their intended uses. Packing instructions,
drawing, and this manual are stored in right, inside pocket of vest.
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Reporting of Equipment Manual

Improvements
Reporting of errors, omissions, and recommendations for improving this

publication by the individual user is encouraged. Reports should be
submitted on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications)
and forwarded direct to Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation
Systems Command, (AVSCOM), ATTN : AMSAV-QRF, 4300
Goodfellow Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63120-1798.
Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
3.
Description
This vest survival kit is manufactured from raschel knit nylon cloth with a
lacing adjustment at center back and a slide fastener at center front.
Storage pockets are sewed to vest for storage of survival components.
Vest can be worn with body armor, personnel parachute, and underarm
life preservers. Proper donning of the vest with the above equipment is
illustrated.
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Tabulated Data
SRU-2l /P Vest Kit.

(1) Weight
(2) Dimensions
7 1/2lb
7 x 7 x 12 in. (folded)
NOTE
Holster, revolver is optional. If the vest

is to be equipped with holster, revolver,
it should be fitted to individual prior to
installing on vest. Knife, hunting
sheathed is optional item. If installed,
must be positioned as shown.
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Figure 1. SRU-21 P with Components
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Army Vest, Survival

This manual supersedes TM55-8465-215-10, 9June 1970

"Approved for public release;

REPORTING ERRORS AND

RADIO SET AN/PRC-90

Controls and Instruments

APPENDIX A. REFERENCES ................................................

This manual, issued expressly for the aircrewmember, is the official

Reporting of Equipment Manual

Reporting of errors, omissions, and recommendations for improving this

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

SRU-2l /P Vest Kit.

Holster, revolver is optional. If the vest

Figure 1. SRU-21 P with Components

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