The following 10 items of the existence load are identified, numerically, in figure 2-8:

1. 1 each frame, pack ground troops

Figure 2-9.-Lower part of pack frame.

2. 1 each strap, lower back

3. 1 each strap, waist

4. 1 each strap, shoulder, without quick release

5. 1 each strap, shoulder, with quick release

6. 1 each shelf, cargo support

7. 2 each strap, cargo tie-down

8. 1 each pack, combat, medium

9. 1 each pack, combat, large

10. 1 each cover, field pack, camouflage (for either medium or large pack)

ADJUSTING THE PACK FRAME LOWER BACK STRAP.- Your pack frame is used to carry cargo or the large pack. Sometimes it can be used to carry the medium pack, but not under normal circumstances. For your maximum comfort in load carrying, the frame is built with an adjustable lower back strap to keep the load away from your back and to allow air circulation between your back and the load (fig. 2-9). When the turnbuckle is screwed tight, the strap is almost flat. If your waist is small, the turnbuckle should be loosened enough to allow the back strap to curve in and fit against your lower back.