TM 10-8340-243-13&P
OPERATOR, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MODULAR COMMAND POST SYSTEM (MCPS), SMALL
THEORY OF OPERATION
GENERAL
The MCPS is part of the Standard Integrated Command Post System (SICPS). It provides environmental
protection to support command, control, communications and intelligence operations.
Frame Assembly
The basic frame assembly is constructed of aluminum alloy tubing that is assembled with a series of
fittings and joints. Two end wall assemblies (Figure 1, Item 1) connect to a center wall assembly (Figure
1, Item 2) with eave (Figure 1, Item 3) and ridge (Figure 1, Item 4) purlins that snap together. Cable
assemblies (Figure 1, Item 5) allow the frame to support roof loads by connecting the sides of the MCPS
together. The telescoping feature of the leg assemblies (Figure 1, Item 6) facilitates the raising of the
frame assembly one side at a time, and permits the MCPS to be set up on sloping terrain. Two additional
poles (Figure 1, Item 7) are used to support the vestibule. Tent frame brackets are used to ensure proper
placement of frame components when complexing tents.
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