Harness Assembly

TM 10-1670-272-23&P 0002 00 0002 00-4 Harness Assembly. The parachute is attached to the harness assembly, which secures the parachute to the paratrooper before the jump and during the descent. The MC1-1B/MC1-1E parachute harness assembly is equipped with one chest and two leg straps, and secured with quick-ejector snaps. The female portion of the MC1-1B/MC1-1E canopy release has a cable loop-type release. There are three ejector snap pads for the ejector snaps, and two canopy release pads for the canopy release. There are three ejector snap pads for the ejector snaps. NOTE The troop harness assembly, equipped with equipment rings, will replace the MC1-1B/MC1-1E parachute harness assembly through attrition. Also, the nylon pack tray, with waistband located in the lower position, will replace the cotton and nylon pack trays, with waistband located in the center of the pack tray, through attrition. During the transition period, numerous configurations may occur. Interchangeability of components is permitted, provided shelf service life and serviceability criteria are met.