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14-5. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF BELT, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT – Continued
(c) Double fold both ends of the webbing 1/2 inch and stitch with 3/4 inch bartack or three
rows of stitching.
(d) Place the folded webbing in the original location and secure by stitching with two 1-inch
bartacks or three rows of stitching according to original construction details.
(4) Snap fasteners.
(a) Removal. Remove a damaged snap by cutting it with a pair of diagonal wire cutters or
nippers. Be carefuI not to cut or damage the fabric.
(b) Installation. Without damage to the fabric, install new snap fastener (with proper sized
dies) according to the original construction item 9, figure 14-1.
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NYLON WEBBING (2 1/4 INCH)
Figure 14-2. Suspenders, Individual Equipment Belt.
14-6. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF SUSPENDERS, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT BELT
a. Identification and Description.
(1) Suspenders, Individual equipment belt. (Figure 14-2.)
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