TM 10-8340-240-12&P
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MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS)
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
The MGPTS is a pole supported modular structure that can be quickly erected under normal conditions. The
MGPTS is issued in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. The MGPTS can also
be complexed in various combinations of length and width.
a. Characteristics.
Modular
Lightweight structure
Pole supported
b. Capabilities and Features.
Provides environmental protection for personnel, command and control, support, or maintenance
Flexible configuration
Can be complexed to other types of shelters
Accommodates external environmental control unit
Setup: Small
four personnel in 27 minutes
Medium
four personnel in 36 minutes
Large
six personnel in 67 minutes
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
The Major components of the MGPTS are identified in Figure 002 00-1. The components are
described in paragraphs (a) through (e).
a. Side Poles (1) are seven foot long fixed length aluminum poles. At the top of the side
poles, there is a cap assembly. The base of the poles have a base plate with a
stake tube. Guy ropes are attached to the cap assembly.
b. End Poles (2) are seven foot long aluminum poles extendable to nine foot. The End
Poles are extended by first pulling out a locking pin on the upper leg assembly.
Then pulling the upper leg assembly to the upper hole and pushing in the pin.
At the top of the end poles there is a cap assembly, and the base of the poles have a stake
tube. Guy ropes are attached to the cap assembly.
c. Center Poles (3) are aluminum poles that resemble a Y. The upper arms of the
Y fold down for storage and transport. The base of the Center Pole also has a
stake tube.
d. End Sections (4) are made of polyester fabric that is white inside and green on the outside.
The roof, side and end walls are part of the End Section. Attachment of the End Section to the
