Pitched roof (military jargon)
A pitched roof is a makeshift tent-like weather and privacy screen for one or two people from a canvas , poncho or other water-repellent tarpaulin , which is preferred by soldiers in the field. For this purpose, the tarpaulin is stretched at an angle between two trees so that a rain-protected area is created underneath.
It is a good idea to attach the necessary tear-resistant cords to the four corners of the poncho or tarpaulin in advance. The tarpaulin must be tensioned tightly so that there are no folds in which precipitation (rain or snow) can collect. Alternatively, expanders can also be used for this.
The pitched roof in the hiding place is regularly the suitable weather protection, as both assembly and dismantling take little time. For this it is important that the pitched roof is attached by means of a knot that can be quickly loosened ( e.g. grinding knot , mast throw ).
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literature
- Paperback for military training, Army edition. 37th edition, Walhalla u. Praetoria Verlag, Regensburg 1975, F47.1, p. 5.