Which of the following is included as a mandatory ALSE item?

• A. Wear survival radio
• B. Rescue raft
• C. Personal locator beacon
• D. Mirror

Answer: (A)

Having a wearable survival radio is the essential requirement because it guarantees a direct, continuous line of communication with rescuers after bailout, no matter the environment. This radio stays with you, so you can initiate distress calls, share your location, and receive updates from search-and-rescue teams, which dramatically improves rescue chances. Other items, like a rescue raft, are situational (needed over water) or signaling aids that aren’t universally required in every scenario. The wearable radio provides the universal, reliable link to help, making it the mandatory ALSE item.