1. Purpose and Scope the tent is supported by air alone, no supporting framework is required. This manual is published to provide information on air-supported tentage. It includes gen- 3 U eral descriptions and information on erection and striking of the tents and is designed to Air-supported tentage may include, but is serve as an aid for training personnel in the not limited to, the following uses: use of air-supported tentage as well as a handy a. Missile checkout, protective, and maintereference and guide for load planning purposes. nance shelters. For detailed information on a specific tent, refer to the appropriate technical manual for that particular tent. c. Aircraft maintenance shelters. d. Vehicle maintenance shelters. 2. General Description e. Equipment maintenance shelters.
DesignationFM 20-16
EditionJul 1964
StatusSuperseded
Pages32
FunctionSustainment
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)