Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2 MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1 Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA Paragraph Page 1-6 Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities and Features ................................. 1-4 1-7 Location and Description of Major Components........................................... 1-4 1-8 Equipment Data .......................................................................................... 1-9 1-9 Safety, Care and Handling........................................................................... 1-10 1-6. Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities and Features. A summary of the characteristics, capabilities and features of the equipment is contained in the following subparagraphs. a. Characteristics. Provides a capability to deliver an airborne soldier and individual equipment from an aircraft in flight for a vertical assault on the enemy. b. Capabilities and Features. (1) Capable of supporting 350 pounds. (2) Highly portable (3) Complete assembly weight- 31 pounds (4) Components of the system (a) Canopy assembly. (b) Deployment bag. (c) Pack tray. (d) Harness assembly. (e) Risers. 1-7. Location and Description of Major Components. The following subparagraphs contain locations and descriptions of major components. a. Canopy. (Figure 1-2.) The T-10B parachute canopy has a 3 3/4-inch mesh anti-inversion net attached to the skirt of the canopy. The net extends 18 inches below the canopy skirt. The canopy has two vent line centering loops. b Pack Tray. (Figure 1-3.) The pack tray holds the T-10B parachute, packed in the deployment bag, to the parachute harness. It is constructed of 7.25 ounce nylon duck. The waistband is located near the bottom of the pack tray. NOTE Waistband extension may be required. Change 2 1-4