Experimental Aircrew Survival Armor Recovery Vest, Insert, and Packets SARVIP (1989)

Label Content

  • U.S. Army Natick Experimental Sample
  • Autovon, 256-4569
  • Size: Large
  • OT-II
  • Check Test
  • September, 1989

The Army’s Aircrew Survival Armor Recovery Vest, Insert, and Packets (SARVIP) is a three part system: survival vest, armor insert with carrier, and survival, signal and communication components. SARVIP also accommodates the AN/PRC-90 or AN/PRC-112 radio set and the LPU-10/P life preserver. The SARVIP vest, packets, and other survival, signal and communication components replace the SRU-21/P vest. The SARVIP insert and carrier replace the .30 caliber aircrew body armor.

Manual: TM 1-1680-359-10

IPL, survival vest, body armor, July 1, 1991, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center.
IPL, survival vest, body armor, February 28, 1990, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center.