TM 10-8340-240-12&P
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MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS)
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PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT
(6) Remove light support strap assembly.
(7) Place light support strap assembly in light case.
STRIKING TENT
Use following procedures to strike the tent:
a. Make sure fabric is dry before disassembly.
b. Loosen Guy Ropes to reduce tension on fabric. Do not remove Guy Ropes.
c. Remove Center Poles.
(1) Go inside of tent, using three persons, remove Center Poles from Peak Fittings one at
a time.
(2) Position Center Pole on ground then fold arms down.
While folding down Center Pole arms
caution must be used to avoid pinching
fingers.
(3) Move Center Poles to outside of tent for placement in pole bag.
d. Unfasten buckles.
(1) Unfasten buckles on sidewalls. Open outer and inner flap.
(2) Detach hook and loop fasteners at sidewall connections.
(3) Repeat this procedure until all of side and corner wall connections are detached.
e. Drop poles.
(1) Loosen guy ropes for poles.
(2) Lower poles to the ground in the following order: Side, End and Corner Poles.
(3) Remove poles from 1-1/2 inch web loop.
(4) Move poles to location for placement in pole bags.
