21-7. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF VEST, TACTICAL LOAD BEARING; FIELD PACK LARGE, WITH
INTERNAL FRAME; PACK PATROL COMBAT AND VEST, 40MM GRENADE - Continued
Table 21-5. Webbing (MIL-W-43668) (1 inch width) - Continued
ITEM
Field Pack
Field Pack
Field Pack
Field Pack
Field Pack
Field Pack
Field Pack
Field Pack
Replacement Lengths
APPLICATION
Suspender Assy Lateral Quick
Release Buckle Strap (Female End)
Back Pad Assembly
Harness Release Assembly
Non-Slip Buckle Attachment
Upper Front Assembly Strap
2 inch Buckle Assembly
Side Pocket Flap Assembly
Front Bottom Assembly (2)
LENGTH
21 1/2 inches (52.67 cm)
10 5/16 inch (24.80 cm)
29 inches (71 .05 cm)
3 1/16 inches (7.50 cm)
28 inches (68.60 cm)
4 inches (9.80 cm)
6 inches (1 4.70 cm)
27 inches (66.15 cm)
All work shall be accomplished only by qualified personnel. The finished items of equipment shall be complete, clean,
and free from defects affecting their serviceability and appearance. Sealed seams and stitchings shall show no leakage
when tested. Threads shall be neatly trimmed. Drawcords shall not be missing or caught in hem, tunnel, or waistband
stitching. DrawCord shall be of sufficient lengths with ends heat seared and knotted. Slide fasteners shall close property,
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. The material shall not contain cuts, tears, mends, needle or
chew holes. Hardware shall be free from corroded and unfinished areas, burrs and sharp edges.
The inspection or quality control unit is responsible for determining the compliance with repair instructions and require-
ments for classification. In-process inspections shall be performed for quality of workmanship and correct application
of repair procedures. The completed item will be inspected to for serviceable condition and appearance to ensure against
return of substandard products to supply channels.
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TM 10-8400-203-23
