Aircrew survival vests may only be worn by personnel trained in their use.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not applicable
• D. Unknown

Answer: (A)

Wearing aircrew survival gear is restricted to those who can use it correctly. These vests aren’t just clothing; they’re lifesaving devices with features like buoyancy control, inflation systems, and integration with other survival gear. Proper training ensures you know how to don and adjust the vest quickly and securely, perform pre-use inspections, and operate any inflation mechanism correctly under stress. It also covers understanding the vest’s limits, how it affects movement and egress, and how to coordinate with other safety equipment, so it doesn’t hinder escape or rescue attempts.

If someone hasn’t been trained, they might don the vest incorrectly, inflate it at the wrong time, or misinterpret its signals, which could hinder movement, delay flotation, or create entanglement risks. Therefore, policy and safety practice typically require training before an aircrew member is authorized to wear the vest.