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USAF airmen take part in CBRN UIPE Air clothing system testing 13 May 2021 (Last Updated May 13th, 2021 12:25) The US Department of Defense is testing the upgraded CBRN aircrew protection suit at Nellis Air Force Base. Share Article USAF Airmen participated in on-going testing of the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble (UIPE) Air two-piece system. Credit: USAF / Senior Airman Dwane R Young. Airmen from the US Air Force (USAF) 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron have participated in the testing of the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble (UIPE) Air two-piece system. The protective suit testing was conducted by the US Department of Defense (DoD) representatives at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB). ....
By Senior Airman Dwane R. Young, 57th Wing Public Affairs / Published May 12, 2021 Airmen assigned to the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron, pose for a photo in full Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear flight gear during a developmental test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 21, 2021. The Airmen participated in on-going testing of the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble (UIPE) Air two-piece system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young) Maj. Daniel Morrissey, 88th Test and Evaluations Squadron assistant director of operations, is fitted with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) flight gear by Tech Sgt. Michael Engen, 88th TES aircrew flight equipment technician, before a development test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 20, 2021. CBRN equipment provide protection to air crews in a toxic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young) ....
By Senior Airman Dwane R. Young, 57th Wing Public Affairs / Published May 12, 2021 Airmen assigned to the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron, pose for a photo in full Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear flight gear during a developmental test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 21, 2021. The Airmen participated in on-going testing of the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble (UIPE) Air two-piece system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young) Maj. Daniel Morrissey, 88th Test and Evaluations Squadron assistant director of operations, is fitted with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) flight gear by Tech Sgt. Michael Engen, 88th TES aircrew flight equipment technician, before a development test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 20, 2021. CBRN equipment provide protection to air crews in a toxic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young) ....
The new system will update CBRN defense for aircrews, replacing the current 66P legacy system. Once approved, it will be fielded to all air crews across fixed wing, rotary wing, ejection seat and large frame aircrafts across the DoD. “This item will service air crews for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force, so our testing phase is critical,” said 2nd Lt. Gunnar Kral, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, AF CBRN Defense Systems Branch systems engineer. The new system is a two-piece undergarment that is lighter, offering better mobility, and is more breathable, which lowers the thermal burden on warfighters. With this, air crews will be able to stay in the suit longer and do their jobs with less heat burden or chances of heat casualties. ....