TM 10-8400-203-23
Change 11 27-53
Work shall be accomplished only by qualified personnel. The finished MOLLE components shall be complete,
clean, and free from defects affecting their serviceability and appearance. Threads shall be neatly trimmed.
Sealed seams shall show no leakage when tested. Draw cords shall not be missing or caught in tunnel and be of
sufficient length with ends heat seared and knotted. Seams shall not be twisted, pleaded, or puckered. Stitch
tension shall be adequate, not loose or tight, w3ith 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, burns, needle chews or holes.
The inspection or quality control unit is responsible for determining compliance with repair instructions and
requirements for classification. In-process inspection shall be performed for quality of workmanship and correct
application of repair procedures. The completed item will be inspected for serviceable condition and appearance
to ensure against return of substandard products to supply channels.
27-8. WORKMANSHIP
27-9. INSPECTION
