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TM 10-8400-203-23&P. Manual - part 6

 

 

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Fragmentation Protective Trousers for BASIC.  The protective trousers provide coverage from the 
upper waist to the top of the feet, with special emphasis on the groin and shin areas. Thirteen plies of 14 
oz/sq yard, water-repellent treated Kevlar 29 is used for the ballistic insert. The inner and outer shell and 
shoulder pads are fabricated with water-repellent treated 8 oz/sq yard ballistic nylon cloth. The layer 
comprising the inner shell is camouflage green; the layer which comprises the outer shell is woodland 
camouflage printed. Three types of ballistic insert sections are used: abdominal, upper leg, and lower leg. 
The abdominal and upper leg sections are connected with webbing tabs that allow the insert sections to 
slide over each other for various changes in the body movements. In addition to the ballistic inserts are 
adjustable shoulder straps, permanently attached groin protector, an articulated knee joint, and hook and 
loop fastener straps.  
 

 

 

Figure 48. Anti-Fragmentation Trousers for BASIC. 

 
 

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Blast Protective Footwear System (BPFS).  The BPFS is standoff device that may supplement or 
replace the overboot and provides more than six times the protection for feet and lower legs. The BPFS 
does not significantly impair Soldier mobility during mine-sweeping and probing operations, nor does it 
interfere with the Soldier’s operation of handheld mine detectors. 
 

 

 

Figure 49. Blast Protective Footwear System. 

 

Face Shied for BASIC.  The face shield provides superior blast protection for the user. It works in 
conjunction with the Advanced Combat Helmet. 
 

 

 

Figure 50. Face Shield for BASIC.

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Advanced Combat Vehicle Crewman’s’ Helmet (ACVC) 
 
Helmet Shell.  The helmet shell is a rigid compression molded composite constructed of KM-2, molded 
with phenolic and polyvinyl butyral resins. Two 4 inch long x 2 inch wide pieces of hook tape fastener 
adhered to the inside crown area provide a means of attaching the impact liner to the shell. Left and Right 
Hand struts that support the face guard are mounted to each side of the face opening of the shell. 
Mounted to the rear of the shell by a single snap fastener is a headset tension assembly. 
 

 

 

Figure 51. ACVC Helmet. 

 

Camouflage Cover.  The camouflage cover is made of cotton fabric with a one-inch tunnel around its 
edge, containing a rubber band. Reinforced cutouts at the rear allow the tension adjustment strap 
assembly to be threaded through the cover. A 3 ½ inch long and ¾ inch wide binding tape with a 1 inch 
long and ¾ inch wide pile fastener tape at its end, is sewn to the rear of the cover to secure the sun, wind, 
and dust goggles retainer strap. Similar pieces of binding tape but with both hook, and pile fastener tapes 
at opposite sides of its end, are sewn to the sides of the face opening. 

 

Impact Liner Assembly.  The spider is constructed of a rigid, one-piece, 3/8-inch thick, polyurethane 
foam. Two pieces of 3 ½ inch long and 1 ½ inch wide pile fastener strips adhered to the crown of the liner 
provide adhesion when pressed against the corresponding hook fastener tapes in the helmet shell. The 
inside of the liner is fitted with two, 1 ½ inch wide and 3 ½ inch long, pieces of pile fastener strips along 
the crown and the sides. In addition, 1-inch wide and 1½-inch long patches of pile fastener tape are 
attached to each of the fingers of the spider. The fitting pads consist of a crown, front, rear, and left and 
right side pads. They are cut from a smooth leather/vinyl material on the outside, and both a flexible and 
semi-flexible foam urethane material on the inside. The pads are fitted with 1-½ inch wide and 3 ½ inch 
long hook fastener strips that provide adhesion when pressed against the correspondingly sized hook 
fastener pads on the liner. 
 

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Retention System.  The retention system consists of polyaramid/cotton fabric onto which the chinstrap is 
sewn and the headset housings are mounted. The basic pattern includes a nape strap with hook and pile 
fastener tapes at the seams that allow the headset ear-to-ear cord to be enclosed within the nape strap. 
The system is attached to the helmet shell on the right and left rear, and the faceguard adjustment struts 
on front using two screws. Each nylon tape attachment loop has 3 eyelets through which the system can 
be attached to achieve the optimum fit. The chinstrap includes two adjustment buckles and a snap 
fastener at one side. 
 
Headset and Microphone Kit.  The headset assembly consists of the left and right ear-cups, connected 
by the ear-to-ear cord. The microphone boom assembly, talk-through switch, foam ear cushion, and seal, 
are attached to the right ear-cup. The push-to-talk switch, upper cord with battery box, and foam ear 
cushion are attached to the left ear-cup. The upper cable assembly is connected to the left ear-cup and 
incorporates the battery box. 
 
Faceguard and Attachment Struts.  The faceguard is a single piece of a high impact plastic material. 
Positive latch mechanisms are attached to each side of the guard that hooks directly onto the attachment 
struts. The attachment struts are mounted to the helmet shell with four metal screws, washers, and posts. 
 
Military Assault Snowshoe 
 

 

 

Figure 52. Military Assault Snowshoes. 

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Snowshoe Tails. 

 

 

 

Figure 53. Assault Snowshoe Tails. 

 
Snowshoe Binding Assemblies (Left and Right). 

 

 

Figure 54. Snowshoe Binding Assemblies (Left and Right). 

 
 

 

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Modular Sleep System 
 
The modular sleep system consists of two “mummy-bag” type sleeping bags – the patrol bag and the 
intermediate cold weather bag – constructed of water-resistant, ripstop nylon, a waterproof bivy cover and 
a compression stuff sack into which the bags may be placed. Each sleeping bag may be used separately 
or may be joined together, with the patrol sleeping bag going inside the intermediate cold sleeping bag. 
The system will protect from -10 F to -50 F when used with the layers of the Extreme Cold Weather 
Clothing System. 
 

 

 

Figure 55. Modular Sleep System. 

 
Intermediate Cold Weather Sleeping Bag.  The intermediate bag provides the user with adequate 
insulation to as low as 0 °F and weight approximately 4 pounds. The intermediate bag has a chest collar 
sewn along the inside, at the top of the chest area to prevent air drafting up and down through the hood. 
The intermediate bag has an adjustable hood for heat retention and is adjustable. The slide fastener has 
a draft flap to prevent heat loss and to prevent inadvertent snagging of the liner. 
 
Patrol Sleeping Bag.  The patrol bag is designed for use down to 32 °F and weights approximately 3 
pounds. The patrol bag has an adjustable hood for heat retention and is adjustable. The slide fastener 
has a draft flap to prevent heat loss and to prevent inadvertent snagging of the liner. 
 
Compression Stuff Sack. The stuff sack, when packed with the sleeping bags, is capable of being 
compressed to one cubic foot and will fit in the sleeping bag compartment of the MOLLE II large ruck. 
 
Bivy Cover.  The bivy cover may be used alone or with any combination of sleeping bags in the modular 
sleep system. The cover provides protection from water, wind and cold. 
 
Advanced Combat Helmet 
 
The Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) is a rigid one-piece ballistic protective item molded of laminated 
aramid fabric. The ACH covers the front of the head, the temple region, the ears and the lower rear region 
of the head. The ACH is similar in coverage to the Helmet, Ground Troops – Parachutists but allows 
maximum sensory and situational awareness for the operator, including an unobstructed field of view and 
increased ambient hearing capabilities. There is rubber edging around the periphery. The helmet uses a 
pad suspension system which also provides impact protection. The chinstrap is a four-point suspension 
open chin cup design having four adjustable buckles and a single side-release buckle on the left side. 
 
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FIELD MAINTENANCE 

THEORY OF OPERATION 

 
Soldiers are required to perform many different tasks related to their MOS, as well as each individual 
Soldier’s responsibilities within the unit. Soldiers, therefore, require a wide variety of equipment in order to 
accomplish their tasks and missions. The most basic equipment issued to every Soldier is the uniform. 
 
Uniforms are designed to provide the Soldier with comfortable, functional clothing necessary for any duty, 
any task, and any mission. To support the Soldier, uniforms must be kept in good repair or replaced as 
needed. On receipt of clothing, the individual items are inspected, assessed, and then classified for 
serviceability, which in turn determines the disposition of the item.  
 
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