TM 10-8400-203-23
27-4 Change 11
a. Waistbelt, Molded
ITEM (NSN)
SIZES
SPECIFICATION
Waistbelt, Molded (8465-01-465-2109)
One Size
PD-02-02
Attachment Straps (8465-01-465-2095)
12" Long
PD-02-02
The molded waistbelt (1) is constructed of a molded foam pattern, covered in textured nylon duck, conforming to
MIL-C-43734 (2), an inner plastic reinforcement conforming to PD-02-02 (3) and edged with 1-inch binding tape
conforming to MIL-T5038 (4). An outer reinforcement conforming to PD-02-02 (5) covered with textured nylon
duck (2) is sewn to the rear of the belt and onto the inner plastic reinforcement (3). Two rear mounting straps of 1-
inch-wide webbing conforming to MIL-T-5038 (6) are sewn onto the outer plastic reinforcement (5). Two
attachment straps of the same material are sewn to the center of the rear mounting straps ((6) to secure two each
1-inch tension locks (Duraflex PN 5425) (7). In addition, two lengths of 1-inch webbing are sewn to each side of
the belt for equipment attachment. Two lengths of 2-inch-wide webbing conforming to MIL-W-17337 (8) are sewn
to the outer ends of the inner plastic reinforcement (3). Male and female ends of a 2-inch side release buckle
(Duraflex PN 5432) (9) are attached to the 2-inch webbing belt (8). The waistbelt is constructed using Size F
Thread conforming to V-T-295 (10). Bartacking and binding tape attachment requires Size E Thread (11)
27-3. IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION - Continued
