TM 1-1680-354-10
(6) To use the tent as a Long Coat (See Figure 2-10), proceed as follows:
(a) Remove the tent from the carrying bag, shake tent.
(b) Unzip the head and foot ends of the tent. Starting at the foot end close the zipper to the first
Velcro patch or near your belt line with foot end touching the ground
(c) With the zipped side facing you and the foot end toward the ground, hold the tent near the
hood opening and step into the zipped portion with both feet.
(d) Put your head through the hood opening and flip the unzipped portion of the tent over your
shoulders to form a cape.
(e) From both the left and right draw cord sleeve pocket, reach in and pull out the draw cord
ends. The left draw cord end has a Cinch hook attached, the tight does not (View A).
(f) Place the Cinch hook loop between the thumb and index finger on the left hand. To form the
waist of the garment, pull the draw cord from the tight end, so that the tent draws snugly to
your waist and Cinch it (View B).
(g) Form sleeves by connecting the Velcro patches around the wrist on each arm (View C).
Figure 2-10. Tent, Great Coat
(h)
Tuck the extra fabric to the back and smooth it across the front
(I) Check the length of the long coat and if too long, pull up excess fabric under the waist cord.
The elastic waist cord will keep the fabric in place.
(J) Push extra fabric from the right sleeve to the rear. Smooth the fabric on the chest area by
pressing extra fabric to the rear. The Great Coat should look like Figure 2-10. Ensure the
fabric is evenly distributed to the back. Check hem length. The tent unlike the poncho, protects
all around Properly positioned, the front and back should be even with the ground and if not,
adjust the zipper slide which Is located above the draw cord. If not properly adjusted, it will
leave a space on your back open to the elements.
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