A guide for advancement and training in the Aircrew Survival Equipmentman rating for enlisted personnel of the Regular Navy and the Naval Reserve is provided in this training manual. The chapters outline the qualifications necessary and the responsibilities of Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen involved in blueprint reading and the development of patterns, supply, work center supervision and administration, parachutes and equipment, anti-g suits, oxygen masks, MF 4 pressure suits, carbon dioxide transfer equipment, aircraft mounted oxygen regulators, miniature type regulators, oxygen component test stands, liquid oxygen converters, survival and search and rescue equipment, and sewing machine repair. The guide is illustrated by extensive diagrams, drawings, and photographs. (KP)