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14-11. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF FIELD PACK, COMBAT, NYLON, MEDIUM – Continued
(b) Cut a 5-inch (12.7 cm) length of new webbing using item 27, Figure 14-7, and sear ends or replace
buckle using item 30, 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.
(6) Strap pocket. Replace a damaged pocket strap as follows:
(a) Replace by cutting webbing and remove from buckle and discard.
(b) Cut a 14 1/2 inch (36.8 cm) length of webbing using item 27, Figure 14-7, and sear ends.
(c) Fold webbing 3 1/4, inches (8.26 cm) and stitch with one row 1/8-inch (0.318 cm) from edge around
folded strap.
(d) Install a new snap fastener (with proper sized dies) using item 32, Figure 14-7, according to the
original construction and locations,
(e) Thread webbing through buckle as other pocket straps, double fold free end of webbing 1/2-inch
(1.27 cm) length, and stitch with one 3/4-inch (1.91 cm) bartack or three rows of stitching in the
center of the fold.
(7) Loop chape. Replace a damaged chape or loop as follows:
(a) Cut the webbing as close to the 1 inch (2.54 cm) reinforcement webbing as possible.
(b) Cut a 5 inch (12.7 cm) length of new webbing using item 27, Figure 14-7, and sear ends or replace
loop using item 33, 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 loop chape on top of the original and secure the webbing with a 1 1/2 inch (3.81 cm) three
point ww stitch pattern.
(e) Stitch with one 1-inch (2.54 cm) bartack or three rows of stitching 1/8-inch (0.318 cm) from edge of
1-inch (2.54 cm) reinforcement webbing (stitching should be sewn through reinforcement
webbing).
(8) Frame tie down strap. Replace a damaged strap as follows:
(a) Replace strap by carefully cutting off the webbing as close to the bartack as possible.
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