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SERVICE

Marking

If stock numbers or size designation is in such a condition that it is apparent that it will not retain legibility
when subject to wear after re-issue, then item in question must be renumbered.

Cleaning

CAUTION

Do not starch, bleach, or dry clean. Discoloration and degradation of infrared protection
capacity of the material will result.

Clean off mud or other foreign matter with brush, damp or dry cloth.

The metal components will be brushed, sanded or ground free of burrs, edges, deep nicks or irregularities
of the striking edges or face.

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REPAIR

Repair operations will be performed by personnel skilled in the particular trade applicable to their duties in
the repair of subject items.

The metal components will be brushed, sanded or ground free of burrs, edges, deep nicks or irregularities
of the striking edges or face.

The handles and shafts will be finished relatively smooth without breaks, splits or other defects which may
affect serviceability of the item.

Straps will be properly constructed and attached and present a satisfactory and serviceable appearance.
Hardware that is slightly corroded or rusty will be cleaned and finished without defacing the end item.

The finished item will be complete, thoroughly clean, and free from all defects which may affect the
serviceability or general appearance.

Sharpen points on crampons, ice pitons, ice axe and rock and ice hammer.

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FIELD MAINTENANCE

BARRACKS BAGS, DUFFEL BAGS

INSPECT, SERVICE

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Personnel

Required

N/A

Non-MOS Specific (1)

Materials/Parts References

Detergents, General Purpose, Type I of MIL-D-
16791 (WP 0045, Item 19)

WP 0005

WP 0007

Detergents, General Purpose, Type II of MlL-D-
16791 (WP 0045, Item 20)

WP 0045

FM 10-280

INSPECT

Perform PMCS inspection on all items IAW WP 0005 and determine serviceability IAW WP 0007.

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SERVICE

Cleaning

With a cloth or brush, thoroughly clean each item by scrubbing with mild soap and water.

Laundry

Items will be processed in Army laundry facilities in accordance with FM 10-280. When such facilities are
not available, item will be laundered by contract with private industry in accordance with accepted
commercial laundry practices.

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FIELD MAINTENANCE

INDIVIDUAL TACTICAL LOAD BEARING VEST

LARGE FIELD PACK WITH INTERNAL FRAME

COMBAT PATROL PACK

40MM GRENADE VEST

RUCKSACK

INSPECT, SERVICE, REPAIR

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Personnel

Required

Knife, Hot Metal (WP 0046, Item 9)

Non-MOS Specific (1)

Ruler, Tab, Metal, 16-inch (WP 0046, Item 19)

Sewing Machine, Bartack (WP 0046, Item 25)

References

Sewing Machine, Medium Duty (WP 0046, Item
34)

WP 0005

Tape, Measuring (WP 0046, Item 39)

WP 0007

Shears (WP 0046, Item 36)

WP 0045

Stitch Removal Tool (WP 0046, Item 38)

WP 0046

Materials/Parts

Tape, Nylon, Type III, Class 2, OD-7, 1-Inch Wide (WP
0029, Item 2)

Fastener, Quick Release (WP 0029, Item 3)

Fastener, Snap, Style 2, Black Chemical Finish (WP
0029, Item 4)

Webbing, Textile, Nylon, Type III, Od-7, 1-Inch Wide
(WP 0029, Item 5)

Fastener Tapes, Pile, Type II, Class 1, 1-Inch Wide
(WP 0029, Item 6)

Fastener Tapes, Hook, Type II, Class 1, 1-Inch Wide
(WP 0029, Item 7)

Buckle, Non-Slip, Steel, 1-Inch, Black Chemical Finish
(WP 0029, Item 8)

Detergents, General Purpose, Type II of MlL-D-
16791 (WP 0047, Item 20)

Tape, Nylon, Type II, Class 2, OD-7, 1 ½ Inches Wide
(WP 0029, Item 9)

INSPECT

Perform PMCS inspection on all items IAW WP 0005 and determine serviceability IAW WP 0007.

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SERVICE

Field Cleaning

CAUTION

Do not use Chlorine Bleach, yellow soap, cleaning fluids or solvents. Such products will
discolor and deteriorate component materials.

Do not launder or dry items in fixed, commercial/home laundry equipment. Material will be
degraded.

1. Scrape dirt or mud from the equipment using a flat stick or a dull instrument which will not cut the

fabric or webbing.

2. Remove loose dirt from soiled surfaces using a cloth or soft brush.

3. Clean the exceedingly dirty areas by wetting out the surface and applying a warm solution of Type II

powdered laundry detergent per gallon (3.79 L) of water.

4. Scrub with soft brush, cloth, or sponge.

5. Flush the item thoroughly with clean, warm water until all the cleaning solution has been rinsed away.

6. Dry the item or equipment away from direct sunlight, direct heat, and open flames.

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Cleaning for Issue

1. The equipment will be cleaning in soak and wash tanks in the same manner as other light weight load

carrying equipment. Laundry washing machines will not be used.

2. Remove loose dirt or dust from the items to be washed using a brush, cloth, or vacuum attachment.

3. Remove staves from field pack.

4. Soak items for at least five minutes or longer as necessary in a tank containing warm water.

5. Wash the items in a solution of Type II powdered laundry detergent scrubbing vigorously with a soft

brush cloth or sponge as necessary.

6. Flush the washed equipment with clean, warm water until all cleaning solution has been rinsed out.

7. Air dry the equipment away from direct sunlight and heat, or open flames.

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GENERAL REPAIR

Restitching

Use machine stitching for all sewing. Re-sew loose, broken or defective stitches using thread specified in
Table 1. Maintain proper thread tension to prevent loose stitches, backstitch breaks and ends not less
than 1 inch (2.54 cm) to prevent raveling. Use the types of stitches, thread size, and stitches per inch for
sewing as shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Sewing Machine and Thread Chart.

COMPONENT

RECOMMENDED

SEWING MACHINE

(CODE SYMBOL)

STITCHES

PER INCH

TYPE

THREAD

SIZE

Tactical Load Bearing Vest

General

Medium Duty

7 to 11

301

E/F

Reinforcements Bartack

301

Large Field Pack (Internal Frame)

General

Medium Duty

6 to 8

301

Reinforcements

Bartack

28 to 42

301

Combat Patrol Pack

General

Medium Duty

6 to 8

301

Reinforcements

Bartack

28 to 42

301

40mm Grenade Vest

General

Medium Duty

7 to 11

301

E/F

Reinforcements Bartack

301

Rucksack (NO REPAIR AUTHORIZED)

Ends of all stitching, except box and box-x, shall be backstitched or overstitched not less than 1 inch
(2.54 cm) except where ends are turned under in a hem or held down by other seams or stitching. On box
and box-x stitching, all ends shall be backstitched or overstitched 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) minimum. Ends of a
continuous line of stitching shall overlap not less than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm).

Thread tensions shall be not less than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm). Thread tensions shall be maintained so that
there will be no loose stitching resulting in puckering of materials sewn. The lock shall be embedded in
the materials sewn.

When thread breaks, skipped stitches, run-offs, or bobbin runouts occur during stitching, the stitching
shall be repaired by restarting the stitching a minimum of 1 inch (2.54 cm), or 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) for box
and box-x stitching, back of the interrupted stitching.

Except for prestitching, thread breaks of two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted during
inspection of the item shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start a minimum of 1 inch
(2.54 cm), or 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) for box and box-x stitching, in back of defective area, continue over the
defective area onto the existing stitching.

Loose or excessively tight stitching shall be repaired by removing defective stitching without damaging
the materials, and restitching in the required manner.

When making above repairs, ends of stitching need not be backstitched.

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Slide Fastener Repair

1. Replace malfunctioning or damaged slide fasteners on the field pack, as necessary.

2. Remove damaged fasteners by carefully cutting off the fastener tape as close as possible to the outer

row of stitching holding the slide fastener.

3. Trim any raveled yarns from the remaining fastener tape.

4. Attach a new fastener of appropriate length and type as specified in Table 3, using a medium duty

sewing machine, size F thread and six to eight stitches per inch (2.54 cm).

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Snap Fastener Repair

Replace missing, loose, or damaged snap fasteners. Repair damaged area surrounding snap fastener
sockets and studs prior to attaching new fasteners. A hole will be pre-punched through the material
before inserting the sockets or studs. The pre-punched hole will be smaller than the outside diameter of
the fastener barrel, so that the barrel must be forced through the hole. The fasteners will be securely
clinched without cutting the adjacent material and no more than three splits shall occur in the button or
eyelet barrels.

Drawcords and Cord Locks

Replace damaged, missing, or defective drawcords in lengths matching the original construction.
Drawcord ends will be heat seared and knotted. Replace cord locks, as necessary. The specific lengths
are listed in Table 2.

Table 2. Drawcord Lengths.

ITEM APPLICATION

LENGTH

Vest

Width Adjustment. Side to Back Panel
Connectors

inch (176.40 cm)

Patrol Pack

Top Compartment

30 inch (73.50 cm)

Patrol Pack

Main Compartment (2)

21 inch (51.45 cm)

Field Pack

Harness Release Assembly

6 inch (14.70 cm)

Field Pack

Spindrift Collar Assembly

45 inches (1 10.25 cm)

Field Pack

Right Side Pocket

14 inches (34.30 cm)

Field Pack

Pocket Flap Assembly

18 inches (44.10 cm)

Field Pack

Left Side Pocket

14 inches (34.30 cm)

Field Pack

Main Frame Assembly

61 inches (149.45 cm)

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