TM 10-8400-201-23
8-7. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE-Continued
d.
Secure stud on skirt to socket on side of garment.
e.
Secure loop to coat button. Not required for Parka.
2.
Attachment to (older type) M-51 Parka (with attached hood):
a.
Align storm curtain and skirt buttonholes and fasten to 4 inside parka buttons.
b.
Pull parka hood over insulating hood and secure crown buttons. Adjust parka hood drawstrings.
c.
This hood is large enough to wear over steel helmet Parka hood is not Omit step b when
wearing helmet.
3.
Use of hood (over bare head, cap, or helmet)
a.
Adjust hood drawstrings for comfort, securing keeper to maintain fit. Adjust hood brim for
maximum protection.
b.
Open front closure or remove hood from head for ventilation.
c.
Shake frost accumulation from fur frequently.
CAUTION
Do not tumble dry.
d.
Launder hood by hand, shake out water and air dry, or machine launder in accordance with Wool
Method, Formula II, FM 10-280, except air dry.
(b)
Hot weather cap. The instruction label shall conform to type I, class 3, and measure not less than 2-1/2 by
1 inch (6.35 by 2.54 cm), containing the following information-
CAP, FIELD, HOT WEATHER
LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT USE HOT WATER, STRONG
SOAP OR DETERGENT
HAND WASH IN LUKEWARM WATER AND
AIR DRY OR LAUNDER AS A WOOLEN
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