Harness, Single Point Release

TM 10-1670-299-20&P TO 14D1-2-470-2 NAVAIR 13-1-41 (e) Harness, Single Point Release. This harness is a general purpose item used by the individual parachutist to jump the ALICE medium or large combat pack with or without frame. It is of an "H" type design with a network of equipment retainer straps, cross straps, leg straps, leg strap release assembly, attaching harness strap, and single point release handle. (f) Pack, Assembly, AT4. The AT4 pack is designed to form a padded, wrap-around type packing around the AT4 missile for attachment to the parachutist's harness. It also protects the parachutist's M-16 rifle. The pack is attached to the left "D" Ring of the harness with a quick release type snap. Tiedown straps are provided for attachment to the harness main lift web and left leg for retaining the pack to the parachutist during exit and main parachute deployment. The lowering line permits lowering the pack below the parachutist prior to landing to mitigate potential damage to personnel and weapons. (g) Case, Parachutist, s Individual Weapons, M-1950. The parachutist's individual weapons case is used by the parachutist to carry individual and crew served weapons. A quick release snap fastener secures the case to the parachutist's harness and two tapes which are tied to the case and to the parachutist keep the case from swaying when the parachute deploys. (h) Case, Parachutist’s Weapon and Individual Equipment. This is a general purpose item used by the parachutist to carry designated combat equipment. Adjustable carrying straps permit the container to be carried in the same manner as a field pack. When rigged for jumping, the pack is encased in the harness. (i) Jump Pack, Stinger Missile. The pack is designed to carry one Stinger missile round and is attached to the left side of the parachutist's harness. Prior to landing the pack is vertically suspended beneath the parachutist with a standard lowering line. A foam cap protects the weapon during impact. 1-23