Donning Procedures (Cont)

TM 5-4220-225-14 Table 2-4. Donning Procedures (Cont). Step Procedure 5. DON THE JOCKING a. Straighten the jocking harness and secure the shoulder straps in HARNESS place with the Velcro shoulder tabs. Snap the jocking straps into the breech ring jocking harness brackets. b. Wrap the harness chest strap Velcro tab around the left shoulder strap and press in place. c. Pull the crotch strap to the front and slide the waist belt link through the modified V-rings on the crotch strap and the front jocking strap. Fasten the waist belt latch and secure the locking pin. Ensure the waist strap is low on the diver's waist. d. Adjust the waist belt and shoulder straps. Adjust the crotch strap. Cross the rear jocking straps and, with the diver holding the front of the breech ring in position, adjust and secure both rear jocking straps. 6. INSERT WEIGHTS a. Insert the thigh weights and calf weights into the pockets; insert hip weights if additional weight is required. b. Press the velcro pocket flaps shut and secure the wraparound thigh and calf restrainers. 7. INSPECT With the diver fully dressed and ready to don the helmet, inspect to ensure the dress is correct in all respects. 8. DON THE HELMET WARNING Ensure air is available to the helmet, and the air supply valve is opened slightly before placing the helmet on the diver.Exhaust valve shall be fully open. a. Seat the diver and lower the helmet into place taking care not to strike the diver's head, figure 2-7.Align the helmet (1) and lower breech ring lugs (2)and press the helmet firmly into place. b. Slide quick release pins (3) into place, figure 2-8 and secure with safety pins (4). c. Lead the umbilical and whips under the left arm to the V-ring at the waist. Secure with the spinnaker-type snap shackle, ensuring it is properly locked.Ensure quick release cord is attached and in good condition. 2-38