TM 10-8340-226-13&P
a. Frame Assembly. The frame assembly (1) consists of four aluminum poles that, when erected, are
joined at a center hub. The assembled frame is an external frame from which the tent body is suspended and
over which the fly is positioned.
b. Tent Body Assembly. The body assembly (2) is suspended from the frame assembly. The body
contains a front door, a window, a stovepipe opening, and an emergency exit hatch. The tent floor is part of the
tent body assembly. A gear loft assembly provides overhead storage.
c. Fly Assembly. The fly assembly (3) is made from lightweight, reversible, coated cloth and covers the
frame and tent body assemblies. Openings in the fly assembly match those in the tent body assembly. The fly
issued with the Type I FSCT is Green/Tan; the fly issued with the Type II FSCT is Green/White.
d. Liner Assembly. The liner assembly (4) is issued with the Type II FSCT only. Made from flame
resistant cotton oxford cloth, it is suspended from the interior of the tent body. The liner assembly has
openings which match those in the tent body.
e. Cover Assembly. The cover assembly (5) is made from waterproof polyester or nylon coated cloth
and is octagonal in shape, with two sets of straps.
1-13. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS. Table 1-1 lists the major differences between the Type I and
Type II Five Soldier Crew Tents.
Table 1-1. Differences Between Models
Type I
Type II
Frame Assembly, FSCT
x
x
Tent Body Assembly
x
x
Fly Assembly, FSCT Type I
x
(Green/Tan)
Fly Assembly, FSCT Type II
x
(Green/White)
Liner Assembly, FSCT
x
Cover Assembly, Tent
x
x
Repair Kit
x
x
FSCT Pegs, Bag and Contents
x
x
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