TM 10-8340-226-13&P
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Subject
Section/Paragraph
General Information......................................................................................................................
I
Scope.....................................................................................................................................
1-1
Maintenance Forms and Records ...........................................................................................
1-2
Destruction of Material to Prevent Enemy Use .......................................................................
1-3
Preparation for Storage or Shipment ......................................................................................
1-4
Quality Assurance ..................................................................................................................
1-5
Nomenclature Cross-Reference..............................................................................................
1-6
Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations ..........................................................
1-7
Corrosion Prevention and Control...........................................................................................
1-8
Warranty Information..............................................................................................................
1-9
List of Abbreviations and Terms .............................................................................................
1-10
Equipment Description..................................................................................................................
II
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities and Features ............................................................
1-11
Location and Description of Major Components......................................................................
1-12
Differences Between Models ..................................................................................................
1-13
Equipment Data .....................................................................................................................
1-14
Technical Principles of Operation .................................................................................................
III
Operation of the FSCT ...........................................................................................................
1-15
SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. SCOPE.
a. Type of Manual. Operator's, Unit, and Direct Support Maintenance Manual that provides instructions
for the set-up, operation, take down, maintenance, repair parts and procedures for all components of the Five
Soldier Crew Tent (FSCT).
b. Purpose of Equipment. Provide environmental protection and shelter to crew member personnel.
c. Special Features. Lightweight tent and frame assembly can be easily set up by one or two soldiers.
d. Model Number and Equipment Name. There is no model number for the FSCT. Table 1-1 lists the
various tent configurations and nomenclatures.
1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS. Department of the Army forms and procedures used for
equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management
System (TAMMS).
1-3. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. Destruction procedures for FSCT
components cover-I in this manual are described in TM 750-244-3.
1-4. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT. Refer to paragraph 2-8 to prepare the FSCT for
storage or shipment.
1-1
