TM 10-8340-240-12&P
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MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS)
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OPERATIONS UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
TENSIONING TENT
a. Tensioning tent. Corners should be tensioned first. Tension one corner at a time.
(1) Start at a corner. The first person should position himself between stakes (1) and pole
(2). He should grasp pole (2) at top, below cap assembly with both hands. This person
rocks back towards stake (1) keeping base of pole in place. Second person tightens guy
ropes, by sliding tensioner (3) down guy rope (4). Both people grasp Side Pole and
straighten Side Pole (2) to vertical position. (See Figure 0004 00-17).
Figure 0004 00-17 Tent Pole Attached to Tent
(2) Repeat procedure on other three corners.
(3) Repeat this procedure on Side Poles.
(4) Repeat this procedure for the two End Poles until entire tent is tensioned.
