TM 10-8400-201-23 3-6.  FLIGHT GLOVES AND COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMEMBER (CVC) GLOVES a.    FLIGHT  GLOVES  AND  CVC  GLOVES  are  of  the  same  design  consisting  of  leather  for  the  palm  which  extends through the gauntlet, and fabric for the remainder of the glove. The two gloves differ in the type of leather used for the palm areas. Flight gloves are constructed of gray sheepskin with non-slip qualities CVC gloves are constructed from perspiration/water resistant black  cattlehide. The fabric portions of both gloves are high temperature resistant polyamide, simplex knit, green. This fabric is inherently flame retardant and has no hot-melt or drip characteristics. The fabric will not support combustion but will begin to char at 700°  to 800°F (371 °  to 427°C) (fig.  3-2). b.  SIZE AND FIT Flight gloves are available in six sizes and CVC gloves in seven sizes (see Section II of this chapter) Both gloves are designed to permit a snug fit and to provide sufficient dexterity and tactility to not interfere with the operation of the aircraft or combat vehicle, manipulation of switches, and safety or parachute harness buckles. To fit properly, the gloves should be neither too tight nor too loose around your hand, and the ends of your fingers should reach the ends of the glove fingers. 3-7.  SHIRT AND TROUSERS a.  Shirt, flyer's (*), hot weather, fire retardant, single breasted, olive green shade 106, specification MIL-S-43686. This Item is fabricated of cloth, twill, nylon, high temperature resistant, shade olive green 106, conforming to type I of MIL- C-43600.  The shirt material protects the wearer against high intensity flame It provides valuable protection against flash fires The shirt has two breast pockets and a left sleeve pocket for pencils, penlight, and cigarettes. The front of the shirt has a slide fastener closure (fig 3-3). b.    Trousers,  flyer's  (*),  hot  weather,  fire  retardant.    The  hot  weather  trousers  are  made  from  cloth,  twill,  nylon,  high temperature   resistant.      The   trouser   pockets   are   located   at   the   front,   hip,   and   shin   areas   and   adequately accommodate maps.  Tabs are located on the leg bottom for blousing the trousers (fig 3-3). WARNING The shirt and trousers are not fireproof and will char at about 700°  to 800°F (370°  to 430°C); therefore egress procedures cannot be over emphasized. 3-8.  FLYER'S JACKET a.  The Jacket, Flyer's, Lightweight, Expandable Wrists and Waist, Fire Retardant, Single Breasted, Olive Green, Shade 106, Specification MIL-J-43923(GL).  This item is fabricated of cloth, 6 0 ounce (170 g) high temperature resistant, non- melting nylon oxford, shade Olive Green 106, conforming to MIL-C-43842.  The Jacket material is of low flammability and worn by aviation and combat vehicle crewmen as outer garment during ground and In-flight operations.  The Jacket has a front slide fastener closure.  Jacket has a collar with tab closure and diagonal side pocket welts with hook and pile closure.  The left sleeve has a cigarette and pencil pocket.  The cuffs and waistband are rib knit.  Jacket is fully self-lined (see fig 3-4). * Unauthorized aircrews are not to use the shirt and trousers. Change 1 3-11