12-1. SCOPE
CHAPTER 12
MAINTENANCE OF PACK AND HARNESS ASSEMBLY, PARACHUTIST’S WEAPONS AND INDIVIDUAL
EQUIPMENT: AND CASE, PARACHUTIST’S INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS
Section I.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter prescribes the procedures and instructions for the maintenance and repair of the parachutist’s
weapons and individual equipment pack and harness assembly and the parachutist’s individual weapons case.
12-2. TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
TM 5-725 . . . . Rigging
FM10-16 . . General Repair for Tents, Canvas, and Webbing.
12-3. IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION
a. Pack and Harness Assembly (NSN 8465-00-753-6549). The parachutist’s weapons and individual
equipment pack and harness assembly (Fig. 12-1) is a general purpose item used by the parachutist to
carry designated combat equipment. The pack is made of cotton duck cloth, 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) thick felt,
and cotton-nylon webbing. Adjustable carrying straps permit the container to be carried in the same
manner as afield pack. When rigging for jumping, the pack is encased in the harness. The harness, made
of cotton duck cloth and cotton-nylon webbing, is equipped with a release assembly. When packed the
pack and harness assembly measure 12 inches (30.5 cm) by 12 inches (30.5 cm) by 36 inches (91.4 cm)
and are adjustable to dimensions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) by 6 inches (15.2 cm) by 18 inches (45.7 cm). The
assembly weighs 16½ pounds (7.49 Kg).
b. Case, Parachutist’s, Individual Weapons, M-1950 (NSN 8465-00-261-4995). The parachutist’s individual
weapons case (Fig. 12-2) is used by the parachutist to carry individual or crew-served weapons. The
weapons case is made of cotton duck cloth, M-inch (0.635 cm) thick felt, cotton tape, and cotton or cotton-
nylon webbing. A quick-release snap fastener secures the case to the parachutist’s harness, and two
tapes which are tied to the case and to the parachutist keep the case from swaying when the parachute
deploys. The case is 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide and is adjustable in length from 33 1/2 inches (85.1 cm) to
50½ inches (128 cm). It weighs 7 pounds 13 ounces (3.54 Kg).
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TM 10-8400-203-23
