TO 14P3-1-102
TM 10-8470-202-13
NOTE
6-14.
STORAGE.
Repairs to vinyl encased ballistic insert is
6-15. Proper storage increases the life of the body
unauthorized.
armor and preserves its protective qualities. The
following rules for the proper storage of body armor are
6-13. Damaged snap, fasteners, slide fasteners and
simple but important:
velcro fastener tape will be replaced using matching
components and installed in original style and position.
a.
Always clean armor thoroughly before
storing.
NOTE
b. Store the armor plates in the carrier and
MAJCOM OPTION:
secure the waist bands over the front panel with the
Damaged slide fasteners may be replaced with
Velcro tape fasteners.
Velcro fasteners. Parachute chord MIL-C-5040,
c. Armor should be stored in a box, carton, or
with intercore removed, may be used to replace
open bin.
damaged/missing side straps.
d. Carefully cover the stored armor with a
cloth or plastic sheet to keep out dust, dirt and moisture.
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