TM 10-8400-203-23
1-18.1
1.7. INSPECTION/CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES – Continued
Vest, Tactical Load Bearing; Chapter 21
No Assigned LIN
1. Inspection Procedure: Inspect for rips, tears, loose binding and loose or broken stitching,
damaged drawstrings, oil, grease and stains. Check that all hook and pile tapes are
undamaged. Check that all plastic and metal hardware is serviceable and undamaged.
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 complete, have
minimal discoloration or fading, are clean and suitable for issue as is.
Code F. Unserviceable items that can be repaired by replacing missing or
damaged parts or hardware, or by patching holes or tears or repairing
binding.
Code H. Unserviceable items that are obviously scrap or cannot meet the criteria
for Code F.
Trousers, Fragmentation Protective
for Body Armor Set
Individual Countermine (BASIC)
(Limited Procurement Urgent Configuration); Chapter 24
No Assigned LIN
1. Inspection Procedure: Inspect for cuts, tears, open seams in shell fabric and webbing
material. Inspect ballistic inserts for damage.
2. Classification:
Code A. New and unused items of original appearance and serviceability.
Code B. Used items not suitable for code A but undamaged and serviceable in
every respect.
Code F. Unserviceable items without damage to the ballistic inserts, that can be
repaired by replacing missing or damaged cloth or webbing
components.
Code H. Items that are damaged beyond Code F criteria
