Forest Penetrator

retainer straps are incorporated, one with a snap hook and the other with a V-ring. These straps may be locked around the survivor's body to ensure stability during hoisting. Forest Penetrator The forest penetrator (fig. 11-32) may be attached to the rescue hook assembly for land and sea rescue operations. The unit is bright yellow for high visibility. The forest penetrator is 34 inches long and 8 inches in diameter with the three seats retracted. Each seat is approximately 12 inches long and is spring loaded in the retracted position. A spring-loaded retaining latch under each seat secures the seat in the extended position. To release the seat from the extended position, push down on the seat and pull down on the latch. The seat will then snap back into the retracted position. Three webbing safety straps are provided to secure survivors. The straps terminate with a yellow fabric marked TIGHTEN. Yellow webbing tabs, marked PULL OUT, are sewn to the safety straps and extend from one of three stowage openings. Attachment of a flotation collar allows the forest penetrator to float during air-sea rescue operations. The collar is made of bright orange foam rubber for high visibility. When the flotation collar is installed, the diameter of the penetrator is 9 inches. Rescue Net The rescue net (fig. 11-33) is a collapsible, buoyant device designed to accommodate two survivors. It is constructed of a nylon line woven into a net and aluminum tubular frame. A lifting ring for hoisting is located at the top or upper portion of the net, along with flotation collars and locking support rods. These rods incorporate sliding sleeves to prevent the net from collapsing when it is occupied and to make it easy for storage when not in use. SAR MEDIVAC Litter The SAR MEDIVAC litter (fig. 11-34) is designed for use in water, shipboard, mountain, and other re- 11-23 ANf1132 (A) (B) Figure 11-32.—(A) Forest penetrator; (B) Forest penetrator with flotation collar installed.