TM 10-1670-293-23&P
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(1)
Remove the snap hook by grasping the sewn portion of the static line, just
below the snap hook. Push the static line towards the snap hook, this will
allow you to loosen the girth hitch. Once you loosened the girth hitch, push
the 3½ -inch loop up the sides of the snap hook. Then push the static line
from the bottom to the top so that you can pass the 3½-inch loop over the
top of the snap hook. Pull the static line back through the opening in the
base of the snap hook.
d. Attach the snap hook to the USL extension:
(1)
Position the snap hook so the opening is facing outward; lay the static line
flat; ensure the green ID marking thread is on top, also ensure the green ID
marking thread is on the outside of the 3½-inch loop.
(2)
Pass the 3½-inch loop end of the static line through the opening in the
base of the snap hook, from the bottom to the top. Pass the top of the snap
hook through the static line loop.
(3)
Continue passing the snap hook through the static line loop; pull the
excess static line back through the opening in the base of the snap hook until
the loop is past the snap hook opening.
(4)
Turn the 3½-inch loop outward so the green ID marking thread is now on
the inside.
(5)
Slide the loop down to the bottom of the snap hook until the static line is
fully seated in the indents on the side of the snap hook, forming a taut girth-
hitch. Ensure there are no twists in the static line snap hook loop.
e. Attach the USL extension to the USL:
(1)
Pass the 3½-inch loop on the USL through the 2-inch buffer loop on the
USL extension. Pass the snap hook of the USL extension through the 3½-
inch loop on the USL.
(2)
Continue passing the snap hook through the 3½-inch loop until a taut girth
hitch is made securing the USL extension to the USL. There will be a half-
twist in the 3½-inch loop when forming the girth-hitch.
2. Stowing the USL and USL extension. Stow the USL and USL extension in accordance with the
“Stowing the USL and USL extension” paragraph, above.
3. Removing the USL extension from the USL:
a. Take the parachute off, or perform the task while the jumper is wearing the
parachute.
b. Unstow the static line.
c. Remove the snap hook from the USL extension:
(1)
Remove the snap hook by grasping the sewn portion of the static line just
below the snap hook. Push the static line towards the snap hook, this will
allow you to loosen the girth-hitch.
