14-16. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF STRAP, SHOULDER, RIGHT HAND, WITHOUT QUICK
RELEASE AND LEFT HAND WITH QUICK RELEASE ASSEMBLY–Continued
Figure 14-14. Strap, Shoulder Pack Frame and Field Packs, Left Hand; With Quick Release Assembly.
f.
Repair
(1) Strap, adjusting lower shoulder. Replace a damaged or missing
(a) Cut and remove strap from non-slip buckle and discard.
strap as follows:
(b) Cut a 40 inch (102 cm) length of 1 inch (2.54 cm) webbing using item 69, Figure 14-13 and sear
ends.
(c) Fold webbing, thread through buckle, and stitch as in original construction.
(2) Strap, frame and field pack. Replace a damaged or missing strap as follows:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Cut webbing as close to bartack stitching as possible.
Cut a 12 inch (30.5 cm) length of 1 inch (2.54 cm) webbing using item 68, Figure 14-13, with one
end at an angle and sear ends.
Position webbing on top of original and secure by stitching through entire strap with 1-inch
bartacks or three rows of stitching 1/8 and 1 1/2 inch (0.318 and 3.81 cm) from edge.
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