Anti-exposure coveralls (mustangs) are what type of PFD?

• A. Type I
• B. Type II
• C. Type III
• D. Type V

Answer: (B)

PFD types are grouped by buoyancy, how they’re used, and the environment they’re intended for. Nearshore flotation devices are designed to keep you afloat, fairly easy to don, and capable of turning most unconscious wearers face-up in calm to moderately rough water, with rescue expected relatively soon.

Anti-exposure coveralls, or mustangs, are full-body protective suits worn in cold-water operations that include buoyant material to help keep you afloat. In the typical training context, they’re categorized with nearshore flotation devices because their primary function is to provide buoyancy suitable for calmer, nearshore conditions, rather than the heavy-duty offshore use of Type I, the carefree comfort of Type III, or the special-use requirements of Type V.