TM 10-8340-227-13&P
2-6. DECALS AND INSTRUCTION PLATES - Continued
TENT, CREW, SOLDIER
TEAM OF TWO SOLDIERS IS RECOMMENDED TO WORK THROUGH FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO SPEED
PITCHING, STRIKING, AND PACKING. HOWEVER, ONE SOLDIER CAN PERFORM ALL FUNCTIONS, IF
NECESSARY.
PITCHING THE TENT
1. Spread tent floor on ground free from sharp objects.
Locate and open front door, if closed.
NOTE: If pitching in windy conditions, move tent to
desired location and stake corners. (See instructions
for STAKING THE TENT below. )
2. Remove pole assembly from its bag.
CAUTION: IN EXECUTING STEPS 3, 4 AND 5, KEEP
HANDS CLEAR OF POLE JOINTS.
3. Locate center hub and insert four top leg sections.
4. Extend remaining sections of each leg, making sure
they are securely seated. Bent sections should be turned
toward the ground.
CAUTION: AVOID DROPPING OR DRAGGING FRAME
OVER TENT.
5. Position assembled frame over tent with end sections
of legs at tent corners. (See Fig. A).
Figure A
6. Locate top center loop attached to tent and fasten to
snap hook hanging from center hub. (See Fig. B).
Figure B
CAUTION: STAND TO SIDE
7. Insert 5" triangular steel pin attached to tent corner into
bottom of pole. (See Fig. C). Insert opposite pin
(diagonal) into bottom of corresponding pole. Repeat
procedure at remaining corners.
Figure 2-1. Instruction Label (Sheet 1 of 5)
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