A folding shovel carried by individual Soldiers for digging fighting positions, hasty trenches, and drainage around shelters. The blade locks straight for use as a shovel or at 90 degrees for use as a pick, and the tool folds compactly for carry on the rucksack or belt.
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5120 — Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered
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This NSN covers the classic tri-fold USGI e-tool with D-handle; also produced as an AbilityOne/SKILCRAFT item.
Sometimes spelled 'intrenching tool' in official catalogs.
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