TM 10-8340-227-13&P2-6. DECALS AND INSTRUCTION PLATES - ContinuedTENT, CREW, SOLDIERTEAM OF TWO SOLDIERS IS RECOMMENDED TO WORK THROUGH FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO SPEEDPITCHING, STRIKING, AND PACKING. HOWEVER, ONE SOLDIER CAN PERFORM ALL FUNCTIONS, IFNECESSARY.PITCHING THE TENT1. Spread tent floor on ground free from sharp objects.Locate and open front door, if closed.NOTE: If pitching in windy conditions, move tent todesired location and stake corners. (See instructionsfor STAKING THE TENT below. )2. Remove pole assembly from its bag.CAUTION: IN EXECUTING STEPS 3, 4 AND 5, KEEPHANDS CLEAR OF POLE JOINTS.3. Locate center hub and insert four top leg sections.4. Extend remaining sections of each leg, making surethey are securely seated. Bent sections should be turnedtoward the ground.CAUTION: AVOID DROPPING OR DRAGGING FRAMEOVER TENT.5. Position assembled frame over tent with end sectionsof legs at tent corners. (See Fig. A).Figure A6. Locate top center loop attached to tent and fasten tosnap hook hanging from center hub. (See Fig. B).Figure BCAUTION: STAND TO SIDE7. Insert 5" triangular steel pin attached to tent corner intobottom of pole. (See Fig. C). Insert opposite pin(diagonal) into bottom of corresponding pole. Repeatprocedure at remaining corners.Figure 2-1. Instruction Label (Sheet 1 of 5)2-38
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