TM 10-8340-240-12&P
0006 00-3
MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS)
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PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT
f. Separate Fabric Sections.
(1) Lift flap and remove 1 1/2-inch web loop at the becket lace between each End and
Mid Section.
(2) Unhook D-ring and undo snap hook at eave joint sections.
(3) Unhook buckles on roof and unfold flaps.
(4) Unlace Becket Lace.
(5) Remove Becket Lace from grommets.
(6) Unhook snap hook at the middle edge of the End and Mid Section.
(7) Repeat (1) through (6) for remainder of roof sections.
(8) Move Fabric Sections for folding and placement in transport bags.
FOLD FABRIC SECTION
The following section will demonstrate tent packing procedures for the MGPTS.
a. The End Sections are to be folded as follows. (See Figure 0006 00-1).
(1) Start with the End Fabric Section spread out flat, with the green side facing upward.
(2) Fold each End Section wall over the End Section roof as shown.
(3) Fold end wall over End Section roof.
(4) Fold edges of roof inward on themselves, so that both meet at the center of the End
Section roof.
(5) Fold fabric in half, so that the entire width of the folded section is less than 5 feet.
(6) Roll fabric as illustrated.
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