ARMY TM 10-8340-211-13
AIR FORCE TO 35E5-1-101
5-6. Tent Body (Fabric).
This task covers:
Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Repair Kit, Tentage
Tent Folded
Repair.
NOTE
Fabric repairs will consist of panel replacement, large patches, machine sewing of
seams, webbing, and chapes for necessary reinforcement. Other repairs will be
covered in the following sections.
(1)
Fabric repairs.
(a)
Preparation for repair. Prepare the tent or component for repair as directed in FM 10-16.
(b)
Method and essential points of inspection. Inspect essential points of tent and components
methodically as directed in FM 10-16.
(c)
Repair standards. Follow the repair standards outlined in FM 10-16 for fabric components.
(d)
Final inspection. After repairs have been completed, make a final inspection paying
particular attention to quality and thoroughness of repair action. Check all points outlined in FM 10-16.
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