TM 10-8400-203-23
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(b)
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Cut 3/4-inch (1.91 cm) wide webbing as close to bartack stitching as possible and discard webbing
or metal loop.
Cut a 2 3/4 inch (6.98 cm) length type la nylon webbing using item 55, Figure 14-11, and sear ends.
If fastener loop is damaged, discard and use item 58, Figure 14-11.
Fold the ends 5/8-inch (1.59 cm).
Place the chape with metal loop in the original location and secure the webbing by stitching with
two 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) bartacks or three rows of stitching 3/16 inch (0.476 cm) from webbing edge
and 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) from center of loop each side.
14-15. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF STRAP, LOWER BACK
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Figure 14-12. Strap, Lower Back, Lightweight Pack Frame.
a. Identification and Description.
(1) Strap, lower back, lightweight pack frame. (Figure 14-12).
