TM 10-8400-203-23
14-8. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF CASE, FIELD FIRST AID DRESSING–UNMOUNTED
MAGNETIC COMPASS–Continued
d. Patching. (See paragraph 14-4.)
e. Restitching. (See paragraph 14-4.)
f. Repair of binding tape. (See paragraph 14-4.)
g. Hardware.
(1) Snap fasteners.
(a) Resetting. Reset a loose snap fastener by using appropriate dies.
(b) Removal. Remove a damaged snap by cutting it with a pair of diagonal wire cutters or nippers. Be
careful not to cut or damage the fabric,
(c) Installation. Without damage to the fabric, install new snap fastener (new proper dies) according
to original construction using item 20, Figure 14-4.
(2) Keeper with slide. Replace defective, damaged, or missing keeper using item 21, Figure 14-4.
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26-9. REPAIR OF CARRIER, INTRENCHING TOOL, PLASTIC
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a. Identification and Description.
(1) Carrier, entrenching tool, plastic. (Figure 14-5.)
NSN
SIZE
SPECIFICATION
8465-00-001-6474
One Size
MIL-C-43831
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
(2) The carrier is molded of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and the top flap is secured by means of two
metal snap fasteners. It attaches to the belt by means of two keepers with interlocking slides.
Materials. (See Section Ill.)
Darning. (None.)
Patching. (None.)
Restitching. (None.)
Repair of binding tape.
Hardware.
(None.)
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