Base Assembly of Survival Kits Manual TO 14S1-3-51

[RWW]

Does anyone have a copy of a late 1950's - early 1960's TO 14S1-3-51 they will share?  I am also looking for a copy of Chapter 10 of the 23 February 1968,  TO 14S1-3-51 without any changes covering Survival Vests and Chaps.   

 

I have 19 December 1955, Revised 19 April 1956,  23 February 1968 through Change 11 dated 15 October 1972,  15 October 1981 through Change 49 dated 1 December 1997,  and 30 November 1998 without any changes, of TO 14S1-3-51, if any of these will help anyone.

 

Thanks!

[Jon Mann]

RWW, do you still have access to 14S1-3-51 15 October 1981 through Change 49 dated 1 December 1997,  and 30 November 1998 without any changes, If so could i get a copy? Thanks

[RWW]

Welcome to the Forum, and I sent you a PM on this!

[mohawkALSE]

Do those cover whats packed in survival kits like the 21P and the seat kits for different environments etc?

[RWW]

The -21P had a specific set of components, regardless of the environment.  There as a little room to add personal items, but not much.   When the Air Force first became a separate branch of the military, they ordered survival kits for specific climates with specific components. By at least 1955 they had changed to the Base Assembly of Survival Kits philosophy that one kit didn't fit every units needs.  They left it up to the Base Commander to make the final decision of what components best served the needs of their people based on mission requirements. There are a handful of mandatory components, but the rest vary from unit to unit and base to base.