If aircrew wear SCL when flying, what else must they carry?

• A. Oxygen mask
• B. First aid kit
• C. Survival kit
• D. CFS

Answer: (D)

Wearing survival clothing (SCL) is about protection, but you also need a buoyant aid to stay afloat if you end up in the water. The Chest Flotation System (CFS) is designed to provide buoyancy and keep the wearer’s head above water, which is crucial for survival after a ditching or bailout. It helps conserve energy, aids in signaling and rescue, and is carried in addition to SCL as a standard safety requirement for aircrew in many over-water operations. The other options—oxygen mask, first aid kit, and a general survival kit—are important parts of a broader safety setup, but the specific item mandated alongside wearing SCL in this context is the CFS because flotation capability is critical for water survival.