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Universal Load-Carrying Sling
Care and Use of Individual Clothing and Equipment, January 1966
- Universal Load-Carrying
Sling
- Description. The universal load-carrying sling
(fig. 27), is a supplement to the individual load-carrying system for
carry of special loads. It is 1 3/4 inches wide, approximately 6 1/2
feet long and is adjustable. The sling is provided with lightweight hardware
components such as buckles, slide loops, and V-rings which can be shifted
to the position required to attach various loads capable of being man-carried.
- Use. Use the sling to man-carry general utility
loads, ammunition, and infantry crew-served weapon loads in all climates
except the Arctic, where it may have limited use. The sling may be used
singly or in combinations of two or more, and in conjunction
with the individual load-carrying equipment, depending upon the load
to be carried. Use should be limited to carry of approximately 35 pounds
per sling. Instructions for assembling typical loads to the sling are
as follows:
- 3.5-inch rockets. A method for carrying 3.5-inch rockets is
illustrated in figure 28. To assemble the load illustrated, refer
to figure 29 and proceed as follows:
- Adjust loop end of sling to the appropriate length for the size and number of rounds of ammunition to be carried (1).
- Place rockets between slide loops (2).
- Adjust loop end to secure rockets firmly in place (3).
- Attach adjustable buckle with snap fastener to V-ring (4).
- Adjust strap to fit the wearer (5).
- Ammunition boxes. Figure 30 illustrates a
method for carrying two boxes of ammunition. For this load, the loop
end is adjusted to secure one box and the adjustable buckle
with snap fastener and V-ring secures the
other.
- Five-gallon water can. Figure 31 illustrates
a method for carrying a 5-gallon water can,using two slings.
- Rations. Figure 32 illustrates a method for
carrying a case of rations using two slings.
- Litter. Figure 33 illustrates
a method for carrying a litter using four slings, leaving the carriers'
hands free for other use.
- 3.5-inch rockets. A method for carrying 3.5-inch rockets is
illustrated in figure 28. To assemble the load illustrated, refer
to figure 29 and proceed as follows:
- Practical Application. The load-carrying assemblies described above
are typical of the many purposes for which the sling can be used. Other
uses should become apparent to the user under field conditions. The only
use restrictions are the stated weight limitations and the design limitation
of being for man-carry purposes 'only.
- Description. The universal load-carrying sling
(fig. 27), is a supplement to the individual load-carrying system for
carry of special loads. It is 1 3/4 inches wide, approximately 6 1/2
feet long and is adjustable. The sling is provided with lightweight hardware
components such as buckles, slide loops, and V-rings which can be shifted
to the position required to attach various loads capable of being man-carried.
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