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MOVEMENT
5-16. Man Hauled Sleds guns in deep snow and are particularly useful
in the evacuation of casualties. Sleds are sel-
a. Sled, Scow-Type 200-Pound Capacity. dom used by small reconnaissance patrols be-
(Ahkio). Man-hauled sleds are necessarily cause of the decreased speed of the individuals.
light. They can carry a load of 200 pounds over Strong combat patrols, however, frequently
difficult terrain and are used for carrying use them for carrying their equipment or for
tents, stoves, fuel, rations, and other necessary evacuation in cases when faster means are not
items of each tent group. They are also used available. Sleds are provided with white canvas
for carrying weapons and ammunition. They covers for camoflauge, to hold the contents in
may be used as a firing platform for machine-