TM 10-8400-203-23
Section II. REPAIR PROCEDURES
24-5. MATERIALS
a. Materials used in the repair of BASIC will be serviceable materials recovered from similar salvaged items (except
where specifically prohibited), or new materials.
b. New materials will conform to the appropriate specifications and 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 III. When not available from stock, materials conforming as closely as possible to the
standard material may be purchased locally.
c. Treatment of nylon and elastic webbing ends.
(1)
Searing ends of nylon webbing and tape. All nylon webbing and nylon tape ends will be seared prior to
assembly for stitching.
(2)
Dipping of elastic webbing ends. 3/36 ± 1/16 inch of all ends of elastic webbing, except the elastic sewn
into straps, will be dipped in a melted mixture of 50% beeswax and 50% paraffin.
24-6. REPAIR OF BODY ARMOR PROTECTIVE TROUSERS
a. Inspection.
(1)
Inspect the overall condition of the outer shell and components. Check for cuts, tears or holes, frayed or
open seams, and missing fastener tape hooks and loops. The protective trousers should be carefully
examined to determine whether it is worthy of cleaning and repair, or whether it must be turned in for
salvage as unserviceable.
(2)
Each protective trouser will be inspected to determine the proper classification (refer to Paragraph 1-7) and
identification (item description, size and stock number).
(3)
Prior to removal of the outer shell for replacement, inspect the shell to ensure the identification label (size
and stock number) is secure and markings are legible. If the size cannot be properly identified, refer to
Table 24-1 for determination.
Table 24-1. Protective Trouser Dimensions
DIMENSIONS
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE
INSEAM
29.50-31.00
31.50-33.00
33.50-35.00
OUTSEAM
43.25-44.75
45.00-47.00
47.75-49.25
RISE
13.25-14.25
13.50-14.50
13.75-14.75
WAIST*
22.00-23.00
24.00-25.00
26.00-27.00
* Measured 1 inch down from the top of the protective trousers, side seam to side seam.
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