TM 10-8340-240-12&P
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MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS)
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OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
c. Soft Soil
If the soil is soft additional stakes are
required. Failure to properly stake in soft
soil may result in injury to personnel and
damage to equipment
(1) Install an additional wood stake (1) (WP 0034 00, Item 11) at each guy rope location
six inches from the original stake (2). See Figure 0007 00-01.
(2) Connect the guy rope (3) to a third wood stake (4), which should be placed
horizontally behind the two stakes (1) and (2).
(3) If necessary add a fourth stake (5) at each guy rope location.
Figure 0007-00 01
d. Operation in Snow/Extreme Cold
(1) Inspect all roof vents for snow and ice accumulations. If accumulations exist, clear
all snow and ice from roof vent.
(2) Gently push up on roof from inside the MGPTS to remove snow that may have piled
up.