TM 10-8340-240-12&P
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MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS)
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OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
c. Lace the Fabric Sections together by using the following instructions and figure 0004 00-5.
Insert the first rope loop (5) on one roof section through the first small grommet (6) of the
adjoining roof section (7). Loops always enter the white side of the fabric and exit the
green side. All loops should be pulled tight. Insert the second loop (8) through the
second grommet (9) and through the first loop (5). Insert the third loop (10) through the
third grommet (11) and the second loop (8). Repeat this pattern until reaching the other
side of the tent.
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Figure 0004 00-5 Becket Lace
d. At the end, tie off last Becket Lace by using the following instructions and Figure 0004 00-6.
Insert the next-to-last Becket Lace (12) through loop of last Becket Lace (13). Pull the next-
to-last Becket Lace (12) back towards the ridge and tie off with half-hitch knot.
Figure 0004 00-6 End of Becket Lace
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