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4.5.1.1 Dimensions: Visually inspect the shelter. Measure minimum interior dimensions at the base
and at the 14 foot 6 inch height. Measure the height of the center line. Measure the length of the shelter
when erected.
4.5.1.2 Weight: Visually inspect by weighing the total components required for each shelter. The total
weight includes all fabric components, frame components, guy lines, ground anchors, ground anchor
installation kit, electrical components, dedicated field repair kit, erection kit and shipping/transport
containers. Complete shelter components and ISO container as aggregate shall suffice. Weigh Types
Aviation, Vehicle and Storage or calculate with verification list of all components broken out. COTS
equivalent items with military variations acceptable.
4.5.2 Shelter erection demonstration: Erect the shelter with a maximum of ten (10) soldiers following
the manufacturer s instructions. Use a shelter in a configuration packed for transportation. Complete this
demonstration in a maximum of 60 work hours. Manually adjust the shelter by fastening and unfastening
all closures, slide fasteners, vents and other controls. Adjust all shelter lines intended to be manipulated
during shelter use. Complete all operations without binding or interference.
4.5.2.1 Shelter erection kit: Perform erection demonstration using erection kit.
4.5.2.2 Shelter anchoring system: Perform erection demonstration using anchoring kit supplied with
each shelter. Verify that sufficient anchors are provided to support three (3) complete erect/strike cycles.
Verify (if applicable) what type of fuel is used to power anchoring emplacement device.
4.5.2.3 Strike, Pack and Package demonstration: Demonstrate shelter strike, pack and package for
transport by a maximum of ten (10) soldiers, following manufacturer s instructions. Complete this in a
maximum of 480 man hours.
4.5.3 Entry and exit demonstration: Open, completely close, and fasten doors while wearing cold
weather clothing, including gloves. Verify that doors operate smoothly without binding or hang-up.
Visually inspect for a minimum of two personnel doors on the shelter. Measure personnel door height
and width to be a minimum of 6 feet 6 inches high and 3 feet 0 inches wide.
4.5.4 Blackout protection demonstration: Conduct this test with a fully erected shelter, (including liner
if applicable), with doors and other openings closed per manufacturer s instructions. Perform the test on a
moonless night in an area absent of man-made light sources. Install the lighting system provided with the
shelter system in accordance with procedures defined in the operator level manual. Visually verify no
visible light is detectable, using the naked eye, from a distance of 1,000 feet. Verify visual blackout
criteria for each of the four quadrants. Continue observations 360 degrees around the shelter at 45 degree
increments. Night vision blackout criteria: Perform the quadrant test, using a Night Vision
Device from a distance of 1,650 feet from the shelter. Verify the light source is not detectable through the
night vision device used to demonstrate compliance.
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