TM 10-5410-229-13&P
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR PARTS - Cont’d.
vent flap assembly, consisting of an insect screen covered by inside and outside vent flaps, is located at each end of the
roof cap. A 5" x 6 1/4" stove pipe opening is located within an 18" x 18" stove pipe shield. A flap with tie tapes is sewn to
the upper seam of the stove pipe shield opening. A strip of 2" wide pile fastener is sewn to the inside edges of the flap,
and a 2" wide hook fastener strip is sewn around the outside edges of the stove pipe shield opening. A corner flap
assembly is located at each exterior corner to provide protection from water. Strips of hook fastener are sewn to the
underside of the corner flap assembly. Rope chapes are located at the peaks and sides of the roof cap. An identification
label is located on the inside. One roof cap is provided with each MCPS.
(7)
Rain Gutter. The rain gutter (7) is constructed of the same material as the plain wall. It is approximately 13’
3" long and 19" wide. Eight quick disconnect male fasteners are located 18" apart along each side. A strip of 2" hook
fastener is sewn to each outside edge, and a strip of 2" pile fastener is sewn to each inside edge. Strips of 2" wide hook
and pile fasteners are located on each end flap. The rain gutter provides the means to complex Modular Command Post
Systems together and provide protection from the weather when two or more systems are joined. An identification label is
sewn on the side of the gutter. One rain gutter is provided with each MCPS.
(8)
Floor. The floor (8) is constructed of a coated cloth material and is 12’ 8" square. Three quick disconnect
male fasteners are located along each side of the floor. It covers the entire floor area of the tent and provides protection
from dirt, dust, and moisture. An identification label is sewn onto the side of the floor. One floor is issued with each
MCPS.
(9)
Support Straps. The support straps (9) are constructed of 1" wide nylon webbing. The straps are 10" long.
A grommet is located at one end through which a hook is inserted. Support straps are used to suspend mapboards from
the frame. Ten support straps are issued with each MCPS.
(10,11)
Tent Pins, Steel/Wood. Eight 12" steel tent pins (10) are issued for staking down the tent frame leg
assemblies, and eight 24" wooden tent pins (11) are issued for staking down the tent lines.
(12) Frame Transport Bag. The frame transport bag (12) is constructed of a coated cloth material. When loaded,
it is approximately 70" long, 19" wide and 9" high. Four quick disconnect male fasteners are located along one side about
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