After the equipment is attached to the belt and suspenders, put it on. The following four steps in adjusting the front and back suspender straps correspond to the four actions shown in figure 2-7:

1. Fasten the belt buckle.

2. Adjust the length of the back and front straps, so the belt hangs evenly in the desired position at the waist by pulling down on the loose end of the strap to tighten or by lifting the end of the buckle to loosen the strap.

3. Position the belt around your waist by securing the loose ends of the straps with the elastic loops.

4. Adjust the back strap the same way, but it is best done with the help of another person to make the adjust-ment.

Figure 2-8.-Individual existence load carriers.

Care should be taken in adjusting the back and front straps so the belt hangs at the proper waist level, and the yoke is positioned for your maximum comfort.

NOTE: You may be required by different Seabee units to wear more or less equipment than stated in this text. This is also true in reference to the position of the equipment.