TM 10-8340-205-13&P
Figure 2-4. Assembled Framework.
(7) As you are facing the spread out tent from the front, fold tent in half to expose the jumper line, Inside
surfaces of the ridge pole grommets, and the front peak of the service section.
(8) Position assembled ridge and upright pole framework and make connections for screen wall and
ridge poles and secure with jumper line as shown in Figure 2-9.
(9) Return tent to original ground plan position.
(10) Position soldiers at each 9-foot upright pole and at each 6-foot, 2-inch pole on side of tent opposite
of ridge and upright pole framework.
(11) Insert spindles of two 9-foot upright poles and three 6-foot, 2-inch poles through grommets in eave
at side of tent stack and service sections. Raise stack and service section sides and run guy lines from tent to
pins in the ground (Figure 2-5).
(12) With one soldier at each upright and two soldiers assisting, raise entire ridge and upright framework
until uprights are vertical.
(13) Position a soldier at each 9-foot (2.745-m) upright pole and at each 6-foot, 2-inch (1.950-m) pole on
one side of the tent.
(14) Insert spindles of two 9-foot (2 745-m) and three 6'2" upright poles through grommets in eave at one
side of tent stack and service sections. Raise stack and service section sides and run guy lines from poles to
pins in the ground (Figure 2-5).
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