TM 10-8340-227-13&P
2-7. PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT AND STORAGE. To prepare the Soldier Crew Tent for movement, follow the
procedures outlined below. As time and circumstances allow, perform operator PMCS "After" services. Clean and dry
tent fabric sections and frame.
NOTE
Tent may be packed without removing liner. DO NOT PACK WET LINER.
a. Remove gear loft. (Gear loft may be left in position if desired. )
b. Close stove pipe flap and remove liner, if installed. Grasp liner at each corner. Fold in half so that liner is
completely flat. Grasp one extended point of liner and fold to centerline. Repeat for opposite point. Fold roof
to the center of the liner so that top edge is straight. Fold other side so that folded liner is same width as folded
body. (Liner may be left in position if desired. )
c. Close and secure fly doors, vent flaps and stove pipe flaps.
d. Disconnect adjustable hooks and dee (D) rings and hook and loop fasteners and remove fly. Turn fly over and
secure vent and stovepipe shield flaps.
e. Grasp fly at each corner. Fold in half so that fly is completely flat. Grasp one extended point of fly and fold to
centerline. Repeat for opposite point. Fold roof to the center of the fly so that top edge is straight. Fold other
side so that folded fly is same width as folded body.
f. Close doors, screens and stovepipe shield flap on tent body assembly. (Leave doors partially open. This
prevents a vacuum at next setup. )
g. Disconnect hook and loop fasteners securing tent body assembly to frame.
h. Disconnect cord loops attaching tent body assembly to hooks on frame assembly.
i. Remove top center cord loop from safety spring snap on center hub.
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