TM 10-8340-240-12&P
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MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS)
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PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT
REMOVE VESTIBULE
Use following procedures to remove the vestibule:
a. Remove the 12-inch pins in base plates of end vestibule arch.
b. Loosen guy lines to stakes.
c. Remove 24-inch wooden stakes.
d. On last vestibule arch remove two guy ropes on eave spindles.
e. On tent door, untie Becket Lace from ridge to eave, unseal weather flap, remove the
remaining hitch clip pins and complete becket unlacing.
f. Remove vestibule door and unsecure ridge clip pins.
g. Remove vestibule arch spindles from grommets.
h. Remove vestibule arch and fabric from adapter.
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Repeat procedures (a) through (h) for remaining vestibule(s).
REMOVE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES
Use the following procedures to remove the light support strap assemblies.
Disconnect power source to avoid injury to
personnel during removal of light assemblies.
a. Locate light case.
(1) Turn off light and disconnect from power source.
(2) Pull light support strap down through D-ring and and disengage hook and loop
fasteners.
(3) Unwrap light support strap around each end of light.
(4) Place light in light case.
(5) Repeat steps (1) through (4) for removal of additional lights.
