TM 10-8340-240-12&P
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MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS)
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OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
m. With one person at each corner of the tent, fabric should be stretched tight to remove
slack.
Figure 0004 00-8 Snap Hook Connection
SETUP POLE SYSTEM
Split the four personnel into two person
teams. Each team should perform steps (a)
through (h) on opposite ends of the tent.
a. Locate Side Poles (1).
b. Make sure each Side Pole (1) has two guy ropes (4) attached to cap assembly (5).
c. Place one Side Pole (1) at each corner of tent (2), and at each 1-1/2 inch web loop
along the side eave. Place cap assembly spindle (6) through 1-1/2 inch web loop (3)
at eave.
Figure 0004 00-9 Tent Pole Attached to Tent Fabric
