TM 10-8400-201-23 3-5.  COVERALL, CWU-27/P and CVC. a.  Coverall, CWU-27/P and CVC. (1)  COVERALL,  TYPES  CWU-27/P  (SAGE  GREEN),  MIL-C-83141  (fig  3-1).    The  coverall  is  a  one  piece,  unlined garment with a slide fastener front closure and side pass-throughs, a bi-swing back, hook and pile fastener tape size adjustments for the waist and sleeves, and a slide fastener size adjustment on each leg terminal.  Also included are two  breast  patch  pockets,  one  combination  cigarette  pack  and  multiple  pencil  compartment  on  the  upper  front  left sleeve, two thigh and a multiple pencil compartment pocket on the right lower leg patch pocket.  Except for the knife pocket  on  the  left  thigh  and  the  multiple  pencil  compartment  pocket  on  the  right  lower  leg,  all  pockets  and  pass- throughs have butted-beaded covered slide fasteners.  (See figure 3-1). NOTE The  knife  pocket  is  to  accommodate  the  MC-1  knife.    The  knife  should  be  tied  to  the  pocket  cord  and  stowed  in  the pocket with the hook blade open for emergency use.  The cord shall be wrapped around the knife to prevent accidental opening of switch blade.  Stowage of MC-1 knife should always be in outer garment, such as survival vest (location is a command option). (2) COVERALL, COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMEMBER'S, MIL-C-44047 (fig.  3-6).  The coverall features a drop seat with slide fastener closure at sides and hook-and-pile tape at top edge; a retrieval strap (loop), located at a hook-and-pile closure  at  lower  end  of  back  yoke;  elastic  at  sleeve  and  leg  bottoms;  slide  fastener  side  opening,  an  elastic  waist tunnel; and neck tab. There are nine pockets having slide fastener openings and welt pieces.  two chest patch types; two front inside hanging; two thigh inside hanging, two shin inside hanging; and a left sleeve utility pocket. b.  The coveralls contain an anti-static finish and are furnished in twenty different sizes for the CWU-27/P coverall (table 3-17) and fifteen different sizes for the CVC coverall (table 3-8). NOTE Individuals who cannot be fitted properly by using standard sized coveralls may obtain special fitting in accordance with AR 32-4 Special Measurement Clothing. c.    In  order  to  assure  maximum  fire  protection,  the  sleeves  of  the  coverall  shall  always  be  closed  at  the  wrists.    The sleeves have been designed so that it is very difficult, and sometimes impossible, to roll up the sleeves. d.  Because of the non-absorbent characteristic of the coverall, cotton, wool or a cotton/wool blend of fibers underwear should be worn under the coverall for optimum comfort, and fire/heat protection. WARNING The coveralls are not fireproof and will char at about 700° to 800° F (370° to 430°C); therefore, ground egress procedures cannot be overemphasized. 3-10