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8-3. TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
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NUMBER
TITLE
FM 10-280
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Field Laundry, Bath and Clothing Exchange
Operations
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8-4. IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION
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a. Identification. The vest, grenade carrying, M-79, (Fig. 8-1 ) has a carrying capacity of 24 grenades, each in
an individual pocket closed with a flap and snap fastener. There are 12 pockets on each side of the front of
the vest.
NSN
SPECIFICATION
SIZE
8415-00-146-1667
MIL-V-43707
Small
8415-00-146-1668
MIL-V-43707
Medium
8415-00-146-1669
MIL-V-43707
Large
b. Description. The front of the vest and pockets are made of 7.25 oz. (205.5 g) nylon duck with raschel knit
nylon knit over the shoulders and back to give increased ventilation. The front closure is the touch and
close type reinforced with two snap fasteners, one each at the top and bottom of the closure. Proper fitting
is provided at the back by means of a strap and quick operating buckle. It is intended that the carrier vest
be worn over the armored vest and suspenders of the Load carrying system. Three sizes of Vests are
provided, size small for chest size 38 inches (96.5 cm) and under; size medium for chest size 39 inches to
42 inches (99 cm to 106.7 cm); size large for chest size 43 inches (109.2 cm) and over.
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TM10-8400-203-23
