The New Navy Flyer's Fire-Resistant Blue Coverall

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Abstract:

The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, at the request of the Naval Air Systems Command has developed a flyers blue aramid coverall. NAVAIRs objective was to develop a unique blue flight coverall to enhance morale and the retention levels of Naval aviators. NAVAIR requested the coverall be similar to the Air Force CWU-27P coverall but have a pencil pocket flap and shoulder epaulets for attachment of the Navys soft shoulder boards. The fabric used for the coverall is a 955 NomexKevlar piece-dyed material. Off-the shelf piece-dyed material was purchased and tested in the NCTRF laboratory to the same criteria as the solution-dyed fabric used in the Air Force coverall. Although the fabric did not pass all tests, NCTRF felt that a purchase document could be written for an off the shelf fabric that meets the critical requirements. NCTRF then procured 500 new coveralls for NAVAIR and distributed these, as directed, to Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard installations. Twelve coveralls underwent fire pit testing at NADC. The fire pit testing showed that the coveralls did provide satisfactory protection for the conditions in which they would be used. Flyers Fire-Resistant blue coverall, Fire-Resistant fabric, Piece-Dyed fabric flight clothing, Military protective clothing.

Author(s):
Boutin, Leonaud G.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY CLOTHING AND TEXTILE RESEARCH FACILITY NATICK MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0030

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NCTRF-TR-155
Project Number(s):
WR31254.
Monitor Series:
NAVAIR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*POLYAMIDE PLASTICS, *OFF THE SHELF EQUIPMENT, *FABRICS, *AVIATION SAFETY, *TEXTILES, *PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, *FLIGHT CLOTHING, *COVERALLS, TEST AND EVALUATION, MATERIALS, NAVY, MORALE, AVIATION ACCIDENTS, PROTECTION, CLOTHING, BLUE(COLOR)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Protective Equipment, Textiles
Keyword(s):
NOMEX, KEOLAR, PIECE DYED MATERIAL, FIRE PIT TESTING, FIRE RESISTANT FABRICS, CWN 27 F COVERALL, PE64264N
Report Date:
1984 Aug 01