3-03/190.20 - Flight Suit



The flight suit approved for use by members of Aero Bureau and Emergency Services Detail is the standard military issue sage green "Nomex" flight suit.  The approved flight suit is manufactured to military specifications MIL-C-83141A and is further identified as CWU-27/P USAF/USA Nomex Flight Suit.

Regulations for wearing the flight suit are the same as the general purpose coveralls with the following exceptions:  Authorized Aero Bureau personnel shall wear the flight suit with a cloth badge sewn over the left front zippered pocket, a cloth or leather name tag depicting the Pilot/Observer Insignia, first and last name, rank and "LASD" inscribed on the tag.  This tag is attached to the flight suit utilizing standard "velcro" hooks and loops.  The tag is worn over the right front zippered pocket.  Shoulder patches and rank insignia shall also be worn on the flight suit.

Authorized Emergency Services Detail personnel, while assigned to and performing air crew duties shall wear the described flight suit.

Requests for use of this flight suit by other personnel must be approved by the Uniform and Safety Equipment Committee and authorized by the Sheriff.