TM 10-1670-327-23&P
DIRECT SUPPORT
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
None required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
None required
Unpacked
SHIPMENT
Initial Shipment. The initial packaging and shipping of parachutes are the responsibility of item
manufacturers, who are required to comply with federal and military packing specifications, as stipulated
in contractual agreements. Parachutes are normally shipped to depot activities, by domestic freight or
parcel post, and packed to comply with overseas shipping requirements. Except for those parachute that
are unpackaged and subjected to random inspections or testing by depot activity, parachutes received by
a using unit will be contained in the original packaging materials.
Shipping Between Maintenance Activities. The shipping of parachutes between activities will be
accomplished on a signature verification basis using whatever means of transportation is available. Used
parachutes and other fabric items will be tagged in accordance with DA PAM 738-751, and rolled, folded,
or placed loosely in a parachute pack, deployment bag, or other suitable container, as required. Unused
parachutes will be transported in original shipping containers. During shipment, every effort will be made
to protect parachute from weather elements, dust, dirt, oil, grease, and acids. Vehicles used to transport
parachutes will be inspected to ensure the items are protected from the previously cited material
damaging conditions.
Other Shipping Instructions. Parachutes destined for domestic or overseas shipment will be packaged
and marked in accordance with AR 700-15, TM 38-230-1, and TM 38-230-2. Shipment of parachutes will
be accomplished in accordance with TM 10-1670-201-23/T.O. 13C-1-411/NAVAIR 13-1-17.
ACCORDION FOLDING/RIGGER ROLLING
Accordion Folding. Personnel parachute canopy assemblies that are not packed for use should be
accordion folded prior to entry into storage. To accordion fold a parachute canopy assembly perform the
following:
1. Place the parachute canopy in proper layout under partial tension and dress the outside edges of
both gore groups.
2. Fold the left group of gores over the right group. Release the tension.
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