TM 10-8340-240-12&P
0002 00-4
MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS) 0002 00
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
i.
Window (9) consists of a fixed screen section, clear plastic and fabric panels
secured with hook and loop fasteners. The clear panel allows light in while
providing weather security. The fabric panel covers the screen and plastic
panels for weather and light security. The fabric and plastic panels can be
rolled up and secured.
j.
ECU Feed Throughs (10) are two environmental control feed-throughs provided near ground
level. Heating or ventilation ducts can enter through these. The ECU feed-throughs can
be closed using tie straps. This makes them weather proof and light secure.
k. Electrical Feed Through (11) is provided near the ground level for cables to enter
the tent. The feed through can be closed using tie strap. This makes it weather
proof and light secure.
l.
Screen Walls (12) allow ventilation while keeping out insects. They can be rolled up
to allow access.
m. Tie Tapes (13) are provided to secure rolled up fabric, screen, or clear plastic panels.
n. Mudskirts (14) are fabric sections attached to the bottom edge of sidewalls (15) and
End Sections (16). The mudskirts help keep moisture, debris, insect, and small animals out
of tent. Sandbags may be placed on mudskirt to secure it.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS
The differences between the three MGPTS models are the quantity of Mid Sections, Side Poles, and
Center Poles.
Table 0002 00-1 Quantity of End and Mid Sections, Side,
End and Center Pole Assemblies
MODEL:
Small
Medium
Large
End Section Qty.
2
2
2
Mid Section Qty.
0
1
2
Side Pole Qty.
6
10
14
End Pole Qty.
2
2
2
Center Pole Qty.
1
3
5
