TM 10-8340-226-13&P
2-9. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - GENERAL - Cont'd.
b. Wet Climate.
(1) If heavy rain is expected or the FSCT is going to be set up for a long period of time, dig a trench
around the tent to channel water away from it.
(2) Tent lines may shrink from dampness, so keep tent lines loose enough to prevent tent pins from
being pulled out of the ground.
(3) Dry all FSCT components before repacking.
c. Operation in Snow/Extreme Cold.
WARNING
SUFFOCATION HAZARD. FSCT fabric does not "breathe". Open windows and
flaps as necessary to ensure adequate ventilation. If all openings are closed, it is
possible to use up all of the oxygen contained in the tent, especially during
sleeping hours, RESULTING IN DEATH.
(1) Gently push up on the roof cap from inside the FSCT to remove snow.
(2) If erecting the FSCT in snow, lightly pack the snow to provide a firm surface on which to set up.
(3) If ground is frozen too hard to drive steel tent pins, chop small holes to set them in. Fill holes with
slush or water and allow to freeze and anchor pins.
(4) Install liner assembly as described above.
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