Section Il. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
21-4. MATERIALS
Materials used in the repair of the load bearing vest, field pack and grenade vest will be serviceable materials
recovered from similar salvaged items or new materials, New materials will be requisitioned from stock using
National Stock Numbers, complete military standard numbers, or part number and Contractor and Government
Entity Code (CAGEC) listed in Section Ill.
21-5. CLASSIFICATIONS
Serviceability classifications for the equipment shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 1.
21-6. CLEANING AND LAUNDERING
a. Field Cleaning.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Scrape dirt or mud from the equipment with a flat stick or dull instrument that will not cut the fabric or
webbing.
Remove loose dirt from soiled surfaces using a brush or cloth.
Do not use Chlorine Bleach, yellow soap, cleaning fluids or solvents. Such
products will discolor and deteriorate component materials.
Wash item by immersing in a solution of Detergent, Laundry, Powdered, MlL-D-12182, Type II (NSN
7930-00-252-6797) or any mild commercial detergent or soap and one gallon of warm water. Scrub
surfaces with soft brush, cloth or sponge.
Flush the equipment thoroughly with clean, warm water until all the cleaning solution has been rinsed
out.
Do not launder or dry items in fixed, commercial/home laundry equipment.
Material will be degraded.
Air dry the equipment away from direct sunlight, heat or open flames.
b. Direct Support Cleaning.
(1)
(2)
Turn in. Thoroughly clean and dry the equipment prior to turn in for repair at a higher maintenance
level.
Cleaning Procedures. The equipment will be cleaning in soak and wash tanks in the same manner as
other light weight load carrying equipment. Laundry washing machines will not be used.
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