TM 11-5985-370-12
The SECOND PERSON starts walking towards the MAST BASE
WHILE
at the same time pushing the MAST upward.
FIRST PERSON walks backwards towards the FRONT GUY STAKE pulling on
The
the FRONT GUY ROPES to assist in raising the MAST and in keeping the slight bow in the
MAST.
Both PERSONS continue the above actions until the MAST is in the vedical position.
When the MAST is vertical:
The 2 'SIDE' GUYS and the BACK GUYS should be taut enough to support the
mast.
then - connect
the UPPER FRONT GUY LOOP and LOWER FRONT GUY LOOP TO the
ANCHOR HOOK on the FRONT GUY STAKE
AND
adjust the SNUBBERS enough to support the mast.
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