Which crew uses the LPU-27/PE life vest?

• A. Rotary Wing Aircrew
• B. Fixed-Wing Aircrew
• C. Naval Personnel
• D. Ground Crew

Answer: (A)

Rotary-wing aircrew wear the LPU-27/PE life vest because it’s a survival vest specifically designed for helicopter operations, often over water. Helicopters have unique egress and flotation needs, so aircrews use a vest that can be donned quickly in cramped cockpits and provides buoyancy and signaling features suitable for over-water rescue. This type of vest isn’t typically issued to fixed-wing aircrew, who rely on different survival gear tailored to their flight profiles, nor to ground personnel or naval personnel who aren’t necessarily in a flight environment.