The insulated pneumatic mattress is inflated by mouth and is intended for use in conjunction with sleeping bags.

FM 21-15, 1977, page 79

Description

The mattress is fabricated of plain weave, nylon cloth coated on both sides with natural and/or synthetic rubber. The inner area is coated black in color and the outer surface has a thinner cover of Olive Green 207 coating. A 5 oz/sq yd polyester batting is cemented into each of the channels. ^[1]

Specification

• LP/P DES 6-74
• MIL-M-43968

Nomenclature

• MATTRESS, PNEUMATIC, (INSULATED)

Logistics

• 8465-00-518-2781
• 8465-01-136-5855 (modified by coating compound)

Notes

1. ↑ TM 10-8400-201-23. 1970 with changes 1-7. Chapter 2.