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14-12. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF FIELD PACK, COMBAT, NYLON, LARGE – Continued
(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, buckle as follows:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Cut three point stitch pattern which secures the chapes to the pocket flap and remove. Discard
damaged webbing or buckle.
Cut a 5-inch (12.7 cm) length of new webbing using item 42, Figure 14-8, and sear ends or replace
buckle using item 40, Figure 14-8.
Fold webbing 1/2 and 2 1/2 inches (1.27 and 6.35 cm) from one end.
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)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Replace by cutting webbing and remove from buckle and discard.
Cut a 14 1/2 inch (36.8 cm) length of webbing using item 42, Figure 14-8, and sear ends.
Fold webbing 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) and stitch with one row of stitching 1/8-inch (0.318 cm) from
edge around folded strap.
Install a new snap fastener (with proper sized dies) using item 38, Figure 14-8, according to the
original construction and locations.
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) batack 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.
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