TM 10-8400-203-23
24-6. REPAIR OF BODY ARMOR PROTECTIVE TROUSERS - Continued
Table 24-5. Webbing Measurements for Protective Trousers
APPLICATION
TYPE WEBBING
SPECIFICATION
DIMENSIONS (inches)
LENGTH*
WIDTH
Shoulder pad, strap
Nylon
MIL-W-17337
4
1
Crotch, reinforcement
Nylon
MIL-T-5038
30
1
Ballistic insert attachment tabs
Nylon
MIL-W-17337
3
1 1/2
Strap, buckle
Nylon
MIL-W-17337
9
1 1/2
Strap, shoulder
Nylon
MIL-W-17337
44
1 1/2
Strap, knee
Elastic
MIL-W-5664
7 1/2
1 1/2
Strap, crotch protector
Elastic
MIL-W-5664
19
1 1/2
Strap, waistband
Elastic
Style # 562
2 1/2
4
Strap, upper leg, wide
Elastic
Style # 562
5
4
Strap, upper leg, narrow
Elastic
Style # 572
4 1/2
2
Strap, lower
Elastic
Style # 572
4 1/2
2
*Measurements specified are ± 1/8 inch.
(5) Crotch Protector Elastic Webbing Strap Replacement. Carefully remove the damaged crotch protector
elastic webbing strap while avoiding damage to the outer shell of the crotch protector. Cut a piece of
hook fastener tape, and a piece of elastic webbing, of the types and dimensions specified in Table 24-
4.Fold under cut edge of elastic webbing 1 inch. Position hook fastener tape over folded edge. Stitch
hook fastener tape to elastic webbing as specified in Table 24-2. Fold under cut edge of elastic webbing
1 inch on opposite end and position on crotch protector. Stitch webbing in position as specified in Table
24-2 while avoiding damage to the ballistic insert.
NOTE
If patterns are unavailable, the component to be replaced must be removed so that
its overall shape is retained; use the removed component to trace the replacement
(6) Upper Leg, Lower Leg, or Crotch Protector Shell Replacement. Carefully remove the shell to be
replaced, avoiding damage to the ballistic insert. Open inner or outer shell seams and remove ballistic
insert. Cut out component materials for the new shell of the type and dimensions specified in Table 24-4
and Table 24-6. Cut elastic knee straps and leg attachment webbing of the type and dimensions
specified in Table 24-5. Stitch knee straps and leg attachment webbing to shell as specified in Table 24-
4. Prepare and stitch leg straps to the new shell, referring to Paragraph 24-6.d.(5). Place ballistic insert
into shell and machine stitch as specified in Table 24-2.
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