TM 10-8400-203-23
CHAPTER 13
MAINTENANCE OF RUCKSACK
Section I. INTRODUCTION
This chapter prescribes the procedures and instructions for the maintenance and repair of the rucksack.
13-2. TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
NUMBER
TITLE
TM 9-237
Welding Theory and Application
FM 10–16
General Fabric Repair
13-3. IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION
a. General Description. The rucksack (Figs. 13–1 and 13-2) is fabricated essentially of cloth, cotton duck; it
is supported by a tubular steel frame, and is equipped with shoulder straps for carrying purposes. The
frame fits into a leather frame support on the body of the rucksack, and is attached by a snap fastener
installed in the support. The bottom of the rucksack is secured to the frame with web straps. There are
three outside pockets which close by means of leather straps and buckles. The top of the rucksack closes
by a drawstring laced through 10 grommets inserted in the top hem, and is covered by a pouch flap which
fastens down with two straps and buckles. There is an inside pocket in the pouch flap which closes with a
10-inch (25.4 cm) slide fastener. The body of the rucksack is also provided with three cotton duck tabs
equipped with grommets for attaching various field equipment. The rucksack is normally used in cold
areas, and a white cover is provided for camouflage purposes.
b. Components.
(1) Rucksack. Rucksack, NSN 8465-00-935-6825, cotton duck and webbing, olive drab, Army shade 7,
mildew resistant and water repellent treated, four pockets, with rifle securing strap and hook assem-
bly, with shoulder strap billets, without quick release device, MlL–R-1619, type I.
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