TM 10-8400-203-23
1-7. INSPECTION/CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES - Continued
Pole SKI; Chapter 9
LIN P15510
1.
Inspection Procedure: Inspect for straightness, cracks in shaft, and tip of pole. Check fasteners for serviceability
and proper mounting. Inspect grip for looseness, cracks, frays, bums, tears or pieces of leather missing. Inspect
basket for attachment, frays, tears, burns, cracks, and completeness of stitching. Inspector mildew, rot, or crack-
ing.
2. Classification:
Code A. New and unused items possessing original appearance and serviceability.
Code B. Items that are not suitable for Code A but are undamaged, clean and suitable for issue as is.
Code F.
Unserviceability items that can be repaired by replacing grips, leather strap, tip or basket. Cracks,
severe bends or dents or dents leading to cracks or permanent deformation is cause for salvage.
Code H. Unserviceable items that are obviously scrap and cannot meet the criteria for Code F.
Sleeping Bag
LIN’s T70930, Z74116, Z74138, T71478 T71615, T71673, T71706
1.
Inspection Procedure: Inspect for rips, tears, holes, burns, dry rot, oil, grease, and other contaminants. Check slide
fasteners for damage and freedom of movement. Assure there are no missing teeth in the zipper. Check for torn
or loose tape and bead. Check snap fasteners and eyelets for damage (crushed or loose) and that they are posi-
tioned in the original location. Check the bag for loss of filling material (feathers and down). Check reinforcement
tape for tears, loose ends, and loose or missing thread.
NOTE
Assure that both the inside and outside of the bag are inspected.
2. Classification:
Code A.
New and unused items possessing original appearance and serviceability,
Code B. Used items that are not suitable for Code A but are clean, undamaged, and have no soiled areas
which make the material stiff or odor saturated.
Code F. Unserviceable items that can be repaired by:
(1) No more than 5 repairs exceeding 2 inches in length. (Patches must be sewn.)
(2) Repairs less than 2 inches in length are unlimited. (Patches may be applied with heat sealant
material.) Glues and adhesives are strictly forbidden.
Code H. Unserviceable items that are obviously scrap and cannot meet the criteria for Code F.
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