TM 10-8400-203-23
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3-5. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF BODY ARMOR-Continued
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(b) Check that the “size” is clearly and legibly marked to insure that the size designation of the insert
unit (vinyl casing and ballistic insert) will not be lost. If the size designation is not legible, mark the
proper size designation on the vinyl casing or the ballistic insert with ink in accordance with MIL-
I-6903C, Type IV, Black, or equal (Interchemical Corp. BL-13347 has been found satisfactory).
(c) The outer shells shall be cleaned by machine using Formula II of FM 10-280.
c. Inspection. Inspect the outer shell after cleaning to insure that seams have not opened up during cleaning
and that components operate satisfactorily.
d. Outer Shell Repair Procedure.
(1) Small holes or tears. When repairing a small
hole or tear in the outer shell of a vest in which
the vinyl casing is not damaged, the repair
may be made on the outer cover without re-
moval of the vinyl casing with ballistic insert.
To repair the hole or tear in the outer cover, cut
a patch of matching cloth (nylon oxford)
1-inch (2.54 cm) larger in each direction than
the hole tear to be repaired (preferably circu-
lar patches). Apply the adhesive patching ce-
ment on the patch over the hole and press or
roll the surface firmly together. Allow the ad-
hesive to set for 15-20 minutes before sub-
jecting the vest to severe handling or water
immersion.
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