24-FOOT DIAMETER TROOP CHEST RESERVE (T-10R) PARACHUTE AND THE MIRPS GENERAL INFORMATION

TM 10-1670-269-23&P 0001 00 0001 00-1 24-FOOT DIAMETER TROOP CHEST RESERVE (T-10R) PARACHUTE AND THE MIRPS GENERAL INFORMATION OVERVIEW This work package (WP) includes the general information common to all parachute manuals and specific information pertinent to the parachutes described in this manual. SCOPE The scope of this manual is described in the following subparagraphs. Type of Manual This manual provides unit and direct support (DS) maintenance instructions for parachute NSN 1670-00- 892-4218, and NSN 1670-01-420-4256. These are 24-Foot Diameter, Troop, Chest, Reserve Parachutes. Included in these instructions are procedures for packing and maintenance pertaining to the composition, inspection, repair, and replacement of individual components and assemblies. This manual also provides a Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) located in work WP 0045 00 through WP 0052 00. Equipment Name 24-Foot Diameter, Troop, Chest, Reserve (T-10R) Parachute, and the Modified Improved Reserve Parachute System (MIRPS). Purpose of Equipment These parachutes are reserve type designed to be activated manually, by means of a ripcord, by the parachutist in the event the primary parachute malfunctions. It provides capability to safely deliver an airborne trooper and individual equipment from an aircraft in flight for a vertical assault on an enemy. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management Systems (TAMMS), and DA PAM 738-751. The Army Maintenance System – Aviation. Marine Corps personnel will refer to TM 4700-15/1, Equipment Maintenance Forms and Procedures. Main Parachute Collapsed Reserve