Qualification Operational Test and Evaluation (QOT&E) Test Report for Chemical Warfare Defense Ensemble Gloves.

Abstract

HQ AFCC identified deficiencies consisting of loss of manual dexterity and tactility in the current generation CWDE glove. HQ USAF directed HQ AFCC to perform an evaluation on six types of follow-on CWDE gloves to see if an improved glove can be fielded. Tasks used in this test were representative of communications operations, maintenance, and installation skills. The test was conducted with personnel wearing/not wearing the full CWDE Ensemble to check out compatibility of the gloves with the suit. Flying operations were conducted by the Military Airlift Command at Pope AFB, North Carolina. The QOT&E found that the off-the-shelf gloves manufactured by Brunswick provided greater dexterity and tactility than current inventory assets. The gloves manufactured by ILC/Dover significantly reduced circulation in the hands, causing extreme discomfort for the wearer. Long gauntlet type liners were worn. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADB066788

Entities

People

  • Joseph B. Michels
  • William J. Rush Jr

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airlift Operations
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Deficiencies
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Inventory
  • Maintenance
  • North Carolina
  • Qualifications
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Materials Science