TM 10-8400-203-23
20-7. REPAIR OF THE EXTREME COLD WEATHER SLEEPING SYSTEM AND INTERMEDIATE COLD
WEATHER SLEEPING SYSTEM-Continued
Table 20-2. Drawcord Lengths
ITEM
FUNCTION
LENGTH
Sleeping Bag
Neck Band Adjustment
78 inches (196.12 cm)
Hood
Facial Opening Adjustment
30 inches (76.20 cm)
Cover, Bivy
Neck Band Adjustment
78 inches (196.12 cm)
Bag, Stuff
Bag Closure
38 inches (96.52 cm)
20-8 WORKMANSHIP
The finished items of equipment shall be complete, clean, and free from defects affecting their serviceability. Sealed
seams and stitchings shall show no leakage. Threads shall be neatly trimmed. Drawcords shall not be missing or caught
in hem, tunnel, or waist band stitching. Drawcords shall be of sufficient lengths with ends heat seared and knotted. Slide
fasteners shall close properly, be of specified length and color, and contain thongs as specified Seams shall not be
twisted, pleated or puckered. Stitch tension shall be adequate, not loose or tight, with specified number of stitches per
inch on major portions of seam. The material shall not be defective or damaged in any manner.
20-9. INSPECTION
The inspection or quality control unit is responsible for determining compliance with repair instructions and requirements
for classification. In-process inspections shall be performed for quality of workmanship and correct application of repair
procedures. The completed item will be inspected for serviceable condition and appearance to ensure against return
of substandard products to supply channels.
Change 1 20-15
