TM 10-8400-203-23
13-5. FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS-Continued
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Binding, pouch flap assembly. Replace badly worn or damaged binding on pouch flap assembly (2,
Fig. 13-1 ). Carefully open seams and remove the old binding, and sew on new ¾-inch (1.91 cm)
webbing to match original constructions.
Billets and chapes. Replace damaged or missing billets and chapes by fabricating from applicable
webbing or leather to conform to original construction, and machine sew in place. Methods of
fabrication and attachment are described in FM 10-16.
Hardware. Replace damaged or missing buckles, loop strap fastener, round and D-rings, and loops
with serviceable like item. Exception is the waist strap for which no repair is authorized.
Slide fastener. Replace slide fastener (4, Fig. 13-1 ) in pouch flap assembly when damaged.
Carefully remove stitching securing slide fastener tape to pouch flap assembly and remove
defective fastener. Position new fastener in place and sew tape to pouch in position of original item.
Snap fastener. Replace damaged snap fastener (14, Fig. 13-2) in the leather frame support (2, Fig.
13-2) as prescribed in FM 10-16.
Grommets. Replace missing or damaged grommets (14, Fig. 13-1 – in the pouch body and in tabs
with No. 0 grommets and in frame support for rifle securing strap with No. 5 grommet. For grommet
installation refer to FM 10-16.
Rivets and washers. Replace missing or damaged rivets and washers in frame support. For
installation procedures refer to FM 10-16.
Straps. Replace damaged or missing straps designated below by fabrication of new strap from
applicable webbing to conform to size, length, and design illustrated.
(a) Shoulder strap and shoulder connecting strap (Fig, 13-5).
(b) Frame securing strap (Fig. 13-6).
(c) Pouch reinforcement strap (Fig. 13-7).
(d) Rifle securing strap (Fig. 13-8).
Tabs. Replace missing or damaged tabs (1, Fig. 13-1) by fabricating new ones from appropriate
cotton cloth to match originals, insert grommets, and sew in place.
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