Survival Gear

HABD II  

Picture update: HABD II, Long and Short versions.

HABD II, this dual gauge breathing device provides oxygen,  assisting soldiers in making an emergency egress from a submerged aircraft. It is currently used by USMC force recon, MEU, and helicopter crewmembers. 

Information from Lightfighter forum, and tactical company.

HABD II Fill Adapter

Fill adapter of HABD II.

HABD  

Helicopter aircrew breathing device. HABD provides oxygen and assists soldiers in making an emergency egress from a submerged aircraft. It is currently used by USMC force recon, MEU, and helicopter crewmembers. 

Info: from tactical company and military demo.

INOVA 7/24 Strobe  

NOVA 24/7 Strobe, military version. Multi-function performance and multi-mode operation. Eight operation modes can be selected by rotating the black knob. 

Information from tactical company. 

MEU life vest  

MEU life vest. Features: two CO2 bottle, manual inflation tube, bottom compartment for HABD breathing device.

Information from military demo, and manufacturer. 

Military PRL

Military Personal Retention Lanyard. Built from tubular webbing & internal Shock Cord. Designed to act as a personal lanyard when operating from helos, ships, or dangerous heights. Can be sued by attaching locking carabiners to each end (CQB belt / climbing harness to anything solid to keep you from falling.

Military Strobe light  

Military strobe light, picture from Mr. Bryan, Special thanks!

According to Mr. Bryan, this strobe light is used by US army special forces. The unit is capable to emit both IR light and visible light (with different color). 

UDT Life Preserver  

Another old version of UDT life preserver with single CO2 bottle  for inflation.

Pictures from a collector.

USN Life Vest

USN Boat crew life vest, camo color. Used by USN assault boat units. 

Pictures: from US Navy Demo.

PML Chemical Light

Personal Marker Light (PML) is a safe chemical light approved by the USCG and the FAA for use on life preservers. Waterproof, windproof, and non-inflammable. Used by US Special Forces.

Pictures: from US Navy Demo.

Diver's Life Preserver

Another USN Life preserver. Horse-collar style military life preserver, features 4 emergency CO2 inflator. Currently used by US Navy SEAL and USN.

Pictures: from US Navy Demo.

UDT Life Preserver

UDT life preserver with single CO2 cylinder for inflation. Used by US Navy and US special forces.

Pictures taken from US Navy Demo.

UDT Life Preserver

Old version of UDT life preserver with two CO2 gas cylinder for inflation.

Pictures from a collector.

SAR Life Preserver

Pictures show the SAR life preserver of US Navy. Horse-collar style military life preserver, features emergency CO2 inflator rig.

Pictures: from a reader.

LPU-21/P Life Preserver

LPU-21/P life preserver is used by US military pilots. It is usually worn with the pilot's survival vest. SEALs like to attached it onto their assault vests. See picture.

Pictures: from newspaper and surplus store.

LPU-32/P Life Preserver

LPU-32/P life preserver is used by US military pilots. Horse-collar style military life preserver with front zipper, features emergency CO2 inflator rig. Right picture: A SEAL M60 gunner wears LPU-32/P.

Pictures: from US Navy Demo and surplus store.

LPU-10/P Life Preserver

LPU-10/P floatation bladder is used by military pilots. It is a underarm pneumatic life preserver inflated by CO2 gas cylinder. Picture shows a SEAL sniper wearing the LPU-10/P bladder on his duty belt. 

Pictures: from book and surplus store.

Mk 13 Mod 0 Signal Flare

Mk 13 Mod O signal flare is a standard survival signal flare of US pilots. It is used by US Special forces and SEALs. Right picture: a SEAL M60 gunner with the flare attaching on his knife.

Pictures: from US Navy Demo.

Mk 124 Mod 0 Signal Flare

Single hand operated Mk 124 Mod O signal flare. Used by US Navy SEALs, USAF and USN pilots.

Pictures: from a Navy SEAL veteran.

M79 Mod 0 Signal Flare

M79 Mod 0 signal flare, used by USAF and USN.

Pictures: from a Navy SEAL veteran.

Signal flare holder  

Military signal flare holder holds the long silver signal flares (after taking out from the original metal container). Plastic container with water-proof O-ring seal. Used by US special forces.

Pictures: from a surplus shop owner.

MS-2000(M) Strobe Light

MS-2000(M) military strobe light: The latest version of hand-size military strobe light. Features: built in blue and IR cover, operated by two AA battery. Currently used by US Pilots, Special Forces, SEALs and US coast guards. 

Right picture: MS-2000(M) is installed on a Pro-tec helmet, a standard layout of US Navy SEALs.

Pictures: from tactical company.

SDU-5E Strobe Light

The famous SDU-5E strobe Light. Widely used by US  military pilots, special forces and coast guards.

Picture: from a Navy SEAL veteran.

Light Stick and Holder

Military issued light stick, different color, 8 to 12 hour duration. Holder with pen type clip and round clip, capable to adjust the amount of the light by an adjustable window. IR light sticks are also available to US Military.

Picture: from a surplus shop owner.

Military Whistle

Military whistle: always seen attached to the UDT life jacket or military LBV.

Picture: from a surplus shop.

Military Pacecounter  

Military pacecounter keeps an accurate pacecount, day or night. It is usually tied on the LBV of US special forces. 

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