TM 55-1680-317-23&P
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INDIVIDUAL HOT CLIMATE SURVIVAL KIT-Continued
4.
Between the two marks made in 3 above, roll each edge of the webbing in one-half the width of
the webbing (figure 2-6) and secure each rolled webbing edge with a single row of stitching located 1/8 inch out
from the webbing edge, using the specifics in table 2-3. Stitching will be made in accordance with paragraph 2-7.
Figure 2-6. Kit outer case carrying handle construction details
5.
Position the webbing length in the original carrying handle location and secure each end of the
webbing by making a 4-7/8-inch-long, triple-X-box-stitch formation with two double ends
according to original construction details, using the specifics in table 2-3. Stitching will be made
in accordance with paragraph 2-7.
(h)
Replacing nylon straps and handles.
1.
Outer case:
a.
Strap, reinforcing, webbing, nylon, 1-1/2 inch wide, orange-yellow, 6-1/2 inches long, 1
piece. Sear ends to prevent fraying.
b.
Strap, reinforcing, webbing, nylon, 1-1/2 inches wide, orange-yellow, 42 inches long, 2
pieces. Sear ends to prevent fraying.
2.
Loop one end of the carrying strap over and then under the center bar of the slide. See figure 2-
7(Sheet 2 of 3). Make a 3-1/2 inch loop, 1/8 inch from the seared end. Stitch across the double
thickness webbing 1 inch from the cross-stitch toward
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