ANTENNA ERECTlON (cont)

TM 11-5985-370-12

The SECOND PERSON starts walking towards the MAST BASE

WHILE

at the same time pushing the MAST upward.

FIRST PERSON walks backwards towards the FRONT GUY STAKE pulling on

The

the FRONT GUY ROPES to assist in raising the MAST and in keeping the slight bow in the

MAST.

Both PERSONS continue the above actions until the MAST is in the vedical position.

When the MAST is vertical:

The 2 'SIDE' GUYS and the BACK GUYS should be taut enough to support the

mast.

then - connect

the UPPER FRONT GUY LOOP and LOWER FRONT GUY LOOP TO the

ANCHOR HOOK on the FRONT GUY STAKE

AND

adjust the SNUBBERS enough to support the mast.

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