TM 10-8340-227-13&P
1-11. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS - Continued
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 and rear door, a stovepipe opening, and two roof vents. The tent floor is part of the tent body assembly.
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 assembly
issued with the Type I Soldier Crew Tent is green/tan; the fly issued with the Type II Soldier Crew Tent is green/white.
d.
Liner Assembly. The liner assembly (4) is 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.
Gear Loft Assembly. The gear loft assembly (5) provides overhead storage. It consists of a mesh fabric bound
at the edges with fabric tape. The gear loft can be suspended from either the tent body or liner assembly.
f.
Frame Bag Assembly. The frame bag assembly (6) provides storage for the frame assembly.
g.
Cover Assembly. The cover assembly (7) is made from waterproof polyester or nylon coated cloth and is
octagonal in shape, with two sets of straps.
h.
Pegs, Bag. The pegs stowed in bag (8) are used to anchor the Soldier Crew Tent.
i.
Repair Kit. Contents of repair kit are stowed in two pockets (9) inside tent body.
1-12. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS. Table 1-1 lists the major differences between the Type I and Type II
Soldier Crew Tents.
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