Which of the following is NOT a PDI for the PBE?

• A. Quantity
• B. Stowage
• C. Check green storage case is intact
• D. The indicator is blue

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is understanding what items are actually checked during a Pre-Deployment Inspection (PDI) for the PBE. A proper PDI focuses on whether you have the right number of devices (quantity), whether the gear is stored correctly (stowage), and whether the storage container itself is in good condition (the green storage case is intact). These checks ensure the equipment is ready to use and protected from damage.

The color of the indicator isn’t part of the PDI steps. The inspection doesn’t require validating an indicator color during the readiness check; that color status is not a standard PDI item you verify before deployment. So, stating that the indicator is blue isn’t part of confirming the PBE is ready, which is why that item isn’t a PDI.