Attaching the cargo shelf and cargo to the frame

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Attaching your existence load shoulder and waist strap

Seabee Combat Handbook

Adjusting the shoulder and waist straps

ATTACHING THE CARGO SHELF AND CARGO TO THE FRAME.- The cargo shelf is simply slipped onto either the middle or bottom of the back of the frame, as shown in figure 2-11, view A. It is used to support such loads as 5-gallon water or gas cans, cases of ammunition, field rations, radio, or other bulky items. A load is shown partially tied to the frame with the cargo tiedown straps (fig. 2-11, view B). Two are furnished with each issue.

The tie-down strap buckle is made for a secure hold of the load to the frame. Proper adjustment, however, is important. The top strap, as shown in figure 2-11, view B, is wrapped around the load and frame but not pulled tight. To secure the load, insert the hooked end in the buckle, as shown in view C, and the loose end pulled in the direction of the arrow for a fairly tight hold, but leaving some slack The fastener is then pushed into the closed position, as shown in view D, which takes up the remaining slack. If enough slack is not left before closing the fastener, closing it puts too much tension on the strap and it does not fully close; or if the load is

Figure 2-12.-Adjusting shoulder and waist straps.

contained in a soft container, the closed strap may crush the contents.

To release, pull upon the end of the strap to open the fastener.