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DOD tests CBRN aircrew protective suit upgrade at Nellis

Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young
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 Air two-piece system.
by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young developmental testing of the new Uni- Biological, Radiological and Nuclear all air crews across fixed wing, rotary
Nellis AFB, Nev. form Integrated Protective Ensemble protection to air crews in a toxic en- wing, ejection seat and large frame air-
Air system at Nellis Air Force Base, vironment. crafts across the Defense Department.
Representatives from across the Nev. The new system will update CBRN “This item will service air crews for the
Department of Defense, in conjunc- UIPE Air is a layered clothing defense for aircrews, replacing the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air
tion with the 88th Test and Evaluation system; gloves, respirator, undergar- current 66P legacy system.
Squadron, participated in ongoing ments, etc. that provide Chemical, Once approved, it will be fielded to See tests, on Page 6

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