ARMY TM 10-1670-281-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-32-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-32
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Deployment Bag Closing Loops (cont).
(c) Double the webbing length and position the folded webbing in the original loop location over the
remaining original stitched webbing. Locate the aligned ends of the folded webbing against the outer
edge of the bag end horizontal strap.
(d) Secure the aligned running ends of the doubled webbing length to the closing flap by stitching a 1 ½ -
inch long single-X-box-stitch formation, with one double end, according to the details in A or B, figure
2-128, as applicable. Stitching will be made using a heavy-duty sewing machine with size 3 nylon
thread, 5 to 8 stitches per inch.
(3) Side flap closing loop.
(a) Remove the damaged loop by cutting the loop webbing at a point adjacent to the original stitch
formation securing the loop webbing to the side closing flap.
(b) Cut an 11-inch length of 1-inch wide, type XVII nylon webbing and sear the ends.
(c) Double the webbing length and position the folded webbing in the original loop location over the
remaining original stitched webbing. Align the end of a webbing fold with the outer edge of the side
flap.
(d) Secure the aligned running ends of the doubled webbing length to the side flap by stitching a 4 ½ -
inch long single-X-box-stitch formation according to the details in C, figure 2-128. Stitching will be
made using a heavy-duty sewing machine, with size 3 nylon thread, 5 to 8 stitches per inch.
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