PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-632
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 632
JULY 2005
PS 632
JUL 05
46
MS
Tents…
Camp Out Online
G
oing camping? Before you light out for the
territory, explore the Defense Supply Center
Philadelphia’s (DSCP) Base Camp website at:
The site is devoted to tents and their acces-
sories. Whether you’re in the market for a new
tent or simply want to further your education,
you owe it to yourself to visit Base Camp.
• The web site also notes the technical
manuals that support each tent.
• Brief descriptions on members of
the family of space heaters (FOSH).
• A quick comparison chart of military tents. Contains NSNs, descriptions and intended
uses, shipping weights and sizes. The chart also includes the number of soldiers the tent
holds, as well as the number needed to erect or strike the tent and the time required.
• A wide array of military standard tents,
including parts breakdowns with NSNs,
price links, photos and drawings, and
points of contact for more information.
• Techniques for setting up tents
and for cleaning mold and mildew.
• A history of canvas.
• Components of the tentage repair
kit, including vinyl-coated polyester
fabric for patching.
• Tent lines, poles and pins.
Tarpaulins and transportation and storage covers.
Here’s a
sample
of the
topics and
information
you’ll
find…
RATS!
EHH,
WHATCHA
GONNA
DO?
when
you need
to learn
about
tents…
…the best
place to go
is
online!
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