Figure 4-1. Small General Purpose Tent, Packed for Shipment

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ARMY TM 10-8340-211-13 AIR FORCE TO 35E51-1-01 Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT Paragraph Page 4-4 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 4-2 4-5 Inspection ............................................................. ............................................................... 4-2 4-6 Servicing the Equipment ...................................................................................................... 4-2 4-7 Site Selection ........................................................... ........................................................... 4-2 4-8 Pitching Tents in Snow .................................................. ..................................................... 4-3 4-9 Erecting of Small General Purpose Test ...................................... ........................................ 4-4 4-10 Erecting of Medium General Purpose Tent .......................................................................... 4-7 4-11 Erecting of Large General Purpose Tent ...................................... ........................................ 4-9 4-12 Equipment Conversion ......................................................................................................... 4-11 4-13 Trenching Around Tent .................................................. ...................................................... 4-20 4-4. Unpacking. (figure 4-1) Unpack tent from truck Or from pallet using a suitable lifting device. Check that the bandings are secure before unpacking, to avoid accidents. Remove bands (1) and tent (2) from pallet (3). Remove cover (4) from tent body. Check that pins and poles (5) are present. Then perform preventive maintenance checks and services (table 2-1). Figure 4-1. Small General Purpose Tent, Packed for Shipment. 4-5. Inspection. Inspect tents and make sure they are thoroughly dry. When wet tents must be folded, be sure they are marked for opening and drying at the earliest opportunity. 4-6. Servicing the Equipment. Lubricate the equipment as described in para. 3-2. 4-7. Site Selection. Consider the following points when selecting a tent site: a. The ground should be level and free from projecting roots and rocks. When such a spot is not available, a place can often be leveled and cleaned. In woods, moss and rocks can be used to level the ground. 4-2

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