TM 10-8400-203-23
14-11. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF FIELD PACK, COMBAT, NYLON, MEDIUM - Continued
NOTE
The splice should be performed above the pouch flap as the additional
folded webbing will not pass through the buckle for adjustment purposes.
(2) Securing strap, buckle. Replace a damaged or missing buckle as follows:
(a) Carefully cut and remove stitching for a distance of two inches (5.08 cm) from the buckle end.
(b) Cut the single bottom layer of the strap webbing and discard buckle.
(c) Sear cut ends of webbing.
(d) Replace with new buckle using item 30, Figure 14-7.
(e) Secure webbing by stitching with 1 1/2 inch (3.81 cm) three point ww stitch pattern 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
from folded webbing edge.
(3) Radio pocket strap. Replace a damaged strap as follows:
(a) Cut stitching which secures the strap to the pack.
(b) Cut a 12-inch (30.5 cm) length of new webbing using item 27, Figure 14-7, with one end diagonally
cut and sear ends.
(c) Place the buckle strap in the original location and secure the webbing by stitching with one row of
stitching.
(4) Frame buckle chape. Replace a damaged chape or buckle as follows:
(a) Cut stitch pattern which secures the chape to the pack and discard.
(b) Cut a 4-inch (10.2 cm) length of new webbing using item 27, Figure 14-7, and sear ends. If buckle
is damaged discard and use item 29, Figure 14-7.
(c) Fold webbing 1/2 and 2 1/2 inches (1.27 and 6.35 cm) from one end.
(d) Place the buckle chape in the original location and secure the webbing with a 1 1/2 inch (3.81 cm)
three point ww stitch pattern.
(5) Buckle chape. Replace a damaged chape or buckle as follows:
(a) Cut three point stitch pattern which secures the chapes to the pocket flap and remove. Discard
damaged webbing or buckle.
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