TM 10-8340-205-13&P4.16 PROTECTIONOFTENTAGAINSTDAMAGE .a. General. Damage is often caused by carelessness, such as forgetting to loosen the lines when itstarts to rain, adjusting lines carelessly, driving pins in a slipshod manner, or dragging tents overrough ground. To prolong the life and usefulness of tentage, observe the following:(1) Pitch, strike, and fold the tent as shown In paragraph 2.7. Do not try to take shortcuts unless youare sure no damage will result. To protect the top of the tent during handling and in storage, foldthe tent so that the side walls rather than the top of the tent will be exposed.(2) Observe the utmost care when pitching and striking the tent, making sure the material does nottear on protruding pins, over-hanging branches, or other objects(3) Never drag tent along the ground or floor(4) Use all the necessary parts and accessories for the tent and use them for their intended purpose.(5) Pack tent carefully for shipment. The tent is issued complete with cover. Carry tent in cover.(6) Pack pins and poles separately from the tent.(7) Inspect tentage at frequent intervals to make sure that it is in serviceable condition. Particularattention should be given to seams, bindings, lines, and all places where strain is exerted. Beconstantly on the lockout for:(a). Any evidence of mildew.(b). Any foreign matter which may have collected on the tent.(c). Small rips and holes, splitting of seams, grommets which have become loose, lines whichare beginning to rot, or anything else which does not appear to be in a normal condition.(8) Withdraw from storage any tent found to be infected with mildew. Brush with a stiff brush, allow tothoroughly dry, and issue Immediately to units where dry atmospheric conditions prevail. If there isno opportunity for immediate issue, segregate infected tent from sound tents to preventcontamination. Tents which have become unserviceable and cannot be repaired at the unit level ofmaintenance, shall be evacuated to direct support maintenance for repair and return to the user. Ifitems are uneconomically repairable in accordance with TB 43-0002-27, they should be salvaged.4-16
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