TM 10-8340-222-10b.Folding End Sections (2, fig. 2-10).Fold each ofthe two end sections in half along the long dimensionsand then in half again. Then, in 2½a-foot folds, foldends toward center.c.Folding Wall Sections (3, fig. 2-10).Fold eachof the four wall sections in half along the long dimension.Then, in 2½2-foot folds, fold ends toward center.d.Putting Folded Sections Into Six SeparateCovers (4, fig. 2-10).Put folded sections into sixseparate covers. Place each middle and end section ina separate cover; place two wall sections in a separatecover. Fold flaps stretcher bearers passage withoutemitting light.e.Windows . The tent has three 24-inch squarewindow sashes, made of flexible translucent material.The sashes are inserted in window openings and held inplace by snap fasteners. Canvas flaps cover the windowduring blackouts.f.Ventilation. The tent is ventilated by an openingnear the top of the rear end section. The ventilator hasan inside duct, which may be closed by a tie cord. Theventilator hood is of the fixed type, constructed with astiffener inserted in the hem to keep it extended out fromthe ventilator opening. For additional ventilation, thesidewalls can be rolled up and the sidewall screensattached.g.Heating. The tent is heated by an M-1941 tentstove. There is a stovepipe opening built in the top ofthe tent near the rear center upright pole. When not inuse, the opening can be protected by a canvas flap.h.Liner. A liner is provided with the tent. The linercan be attached to the tent to insulate it against heat orcold. The liner, when attached, covers only the mainpart of the tent; it does not cover the vestibule.i.Cover. The tent is provided with a cover for usewhen it is in storage or is being transported.2-8. Erecting (Pitching) Command Post Tent (M1945)NOTEThe command post tent can bepitched by five men in approximately20 minutes.a.Ground Plan.Before pitching tent, study theground plan carefully (fig. 2-11).Figure 2-11. Ground plan of tent, command post, M-19452-13
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