TM 10-1670-280-23&P 0013 00
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b. Cut four 12-inch lengths of type III nylon cord for use as arming cable ties.
c. Beginning with the reefing line cutter at line 1 near the bag top, pass the end of one cord through the
reefing line cutter arming cable and through the arming loop on the bag top.
d. Draw the cord tight and secure the cord ends with a surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
e. Trim the tie ends at a point 2-inches from the surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
f.
On the left side of the deployment bag, arm the reefing line cutter at line 31, pass the end of one of
the cord through the hole in the top of the reefing line arming cable and through the arming loop
located on the left side of the deployment bag.
g. Draw the ends of the tie tight and secure the ends with a surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
h. Trim the tie ends 2-inches from the surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
i.
On the right side of the deployment bag, arm the reefing line cutter at line 91, pass the end of one of
the cord through the hole in the top of the reefing line arming cable and through the arming loop
located on the right side of the deployment bag.
j.
Draw the ends of the tie tight and secure the cord ends with a surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
k. Trim the tie ends at a point 2-inches from the surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
l.
Using the remaining cord length on the reefing line cutter at line 61 near the bag bottom, pass one
end of the cord through the hole in top of the reefing line arming cable and through the arming loop.
m. Draw the ends of the tie tight and secure the ends with a surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
Cutter Arming
Cable
Arming
Cable Tie
