ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2
MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1
2-33. Harness Assembly (CONT).
(b) Cut a length of Type 1 elastic webbing 4 1/2 inches long and dip ends of webbing 1/4 inch (A, figure
2-110).
(c) Fold webbing, aligning ends and sew across webbing 1/4 inch from aligned ends. Use a light duty
sewing machine, size E nylon thread, and 7 to 11 stitches per inch (B, figure 2-110).
(d) Fold both ends over along row of stitching and stitch through ends and one layer of loop 1/16 inch
from webbing ends, using a light duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread, and 7 to 11 stitches per
inch (C, figure 2-110).
(e) Turn loop inside out (D, figure 2-110) and slide into position onto appropriate strap.
Figure 2-110. Fabrication of Elastic Retainer Webbing.
(2) Horizontal backstrap. Replace as follows (see figure 2-111):
(a) Remove damaged strap from harness assembly.
(b) Cut an 84-inch length of Type XIII nylon webbing and sear ends.
(c) Slip an elastic retainer webbing over each end of strap.
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