TM 10-8340-226-13&P2-9. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - GENERAL - Cont'd.b. WetClimate.(1) If heavy rain is expected or the FSCT is going to be set up for a long period of time, dig a trencharound 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 frombeing pulled out of the ground.(3) Dry all FSCT components before repacking.c. OperationinSnow/ExtremeCold.WARNINGSUFFOCATION HAZARD. FSCT fabric does not "breathe". Open windows andflaps as necessary to ensure adequate ventilation. If all openings are closed, it ispossible to use up all of the oxygen contained in the tent, especially duringsleeping 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 withslush or water and allow to freeze and anchor pins.(4) Install liner assembly as described above.2-26
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