ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2
MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1
Figure 2-129. Installation of Horizontal Backstrap Keepers.
(4) Pack closing loop. Replace as follows:
(a) Cut damaged loop at first row of stitching securing loop to pack tray (A, figure 2-130).
(b) Cut a 12-inch length of 1 1/4-inch wide Type III nylon tape and sear the ends.
(c) Measure and mark 4 inches from each end. Fold tape between the two marks to the center
of webbing and sew in place. Use a light duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread, and 7 to
11 stitches per inch (B, figure 2-130).
(d) Fold tape in center. Place on top of original stitch formation of opening loop. Sew in place
using a light duty sewing machine, size E, nylon thread, 7 to 11 stitches per inch and a 4-inch
WW formation (C, figure 2-130).
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