This is a Non Development Item (NDI) Program to procure aircrew Chemical Biological Radiological (CBR) protective systems to provide all U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircrew's the necessary head-eye-respiratory protection during in-flight operations. The NDI respirator is a self contained rubber hood, clear visor, and a breathing mask which provides the aircrew head, eye and respiratory system complete above-the-neck protection from Chemical and Biological agents. In order to have complete protection, the aircrew must also wear a below-the-neck CBR protective clothing ensemble.

Description

The respirator is designed to integrate into U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft to allow the aircrew to have Chem Bio protection while still performing all the necessary tasks to complete their operational missions.

Specifications

Primary Function: Aircrew CBR Protection
Contractor: Cam Lock Ltd, United Kingdom
Initial Operational Capability: March 1988
Full Operational Capability: March 1989
Current No. of Deployed Systems: 5,000

Program Status

Non Acquisition Category