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21-6. CLEANING AND LAUNDERING–Continued
b. Direct Support Cleaning–Continued.
(a) Soak and Wash Procedure:
1. Remove loose dirt or dust from the items to be washed using a brush, cloth, or vacuum
attachment, Remove staves from field pack.
2. Soak items for at least five minutes or longer as necessary in a tank containing warm water.
Do not use Chlorine Bleach, yellow soap, cleaning fluids or solvents. Such
products will discolor and deteriorate component materials.
3. Wash the items in a solution of Detergent, Laundry, Powdered, MIL-D-12182, Type II (NSN
7330-00-252-6797) scrubbing vigorously with a soft brush cloth or sponge as necessary.
4. Flush the washed equipment with clean, warm water until all cleaning solution has been rinsed
out.
Do not launder or dry items in fixed, commercial/home laundry equipment.
Material will be degraded.
5. Air dry the equipment away from direct sunlight and heat, or open flames.
21-7. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF VEST, TACTICAL LOAD BEARING; FIELD PACK, LARGE,
WITH INTERNAL FRAME; PACK, PATROL, COMBAT AND VEST, 40MM GRENADE
a.
b.
General, Prior to repair operations, each item shall be inspected by qualified personnel to determine the
extent of repair necessary. All repairs to the load bearing vest, field pack, patrol pack and grenade vest will
be accomplished at the direct support level. FM 10-16 will be used as a general guide.
Repair Procedures:
(1) Preliminary Examination. Remove all dirt, mud, dust, and other foreign matter with a brush before
examining the garment. Rotten items will be discarded. Seams will be tested by grasping the item with
both hands and pulling at right angles to the seams. Areas to be repaired shall be marked with tailor
crayons. Nonspecific and personal marks shall be erased or obliterated. Inspect the items for
presence and condition of ail hardware. Mark items where replacement or repair is required.
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