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Logistics Management: Tire Shelf Life vs Service Life
July 2, 2021 — Dear Editor, there’s been some confusion in the field about the difference between a tire’s shelf life and its service life. (Read on to discover the difference)... MORE

MEDEVAC: Ordering Non-Stock Listed Items from Supply System
July 1, 2021 — Mechanics, when it comes to MEDEVAC mission equipment to support field maintenance, there are frequent requirements units identify for non-stock listed parts. Even if a part doesn’t have an NSN, units can still order it using the part number on a DD Form 1348-6, DOD Single Line Item Requisition System Document... MORE

Maintaining It Means Using It
July 1, 2021 — It’s common sense that equipment works “best” when operated daily, weekly and on a monthly basis, right? The cold reality is common sense flies out the window when a vehicle is allowed to sit idle for a long time. ... MORE

M1A2 SEPv2/v3 Tank: EMU Key to Keeping Engine Running
July 1, 2021 — The M1A2 SEPv2 and SEPv3 tank’s engine memory unit (EMU) needs to work correctly so that critical engine data can be collected and analyzed... MORE

Communications: Get CAISI 2.0 Parts, Support
July 1, 2021 — The Combat Service Support (CSS) Automated Information Systems Interface (CAISI) 2.0, LINs A40443 and P99881, has transitioned from Product Director, Defense-Wide Transmission Systems (PD DWTS) to the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC)... MORE

M915A5 Tractor Truck: Use 12V Motor Blower Assembly
June 30, 2021 — Operators, you’ll want to be careful ordering a motor blower assembly for your tractor. That’s because Item 18 in Fig 275 of TM 9-2320-426-13&P (IETM EM 0308, Aug 14) shows a 24V motor blower assembly as NSN 6105-01-576-7897, but that’s wrong. Don’t order the 24V because you need the 12V! Here's the 12V NSN... MORE

ATLAS II Filter Housing Plug
June 23, 2021 — Get a filter housing plug with wire loop for your ATLAS II forklift using NSN 6150-01-645-6084... MORE

Safety: Stay Alert On and Off Duty
June 23, 2021 — Safety is an important consideration whether you’re on or off duty... MORE

2kW MTG: LOP Switch Update
June 23, 2021 — The low oil pressure (LOP) switch on 2kW military tactical generators (MTGs) MEP-531A (120 VAC, 60Hz) and MEP-501A (28 VDC) has changed. The new LOP switch requires a different coupling that must be changed when replacing the old LOP switch... MORE

All Aircraft: Preparing for Summer Weather
June 23, 2021 — When spring and summer arrive, most people think of getting outdoors for barbeques, pools or the beach and other activities. But there’s something else spring and summer bring: stormy weather, which affects all Soldiers but especially aviators... MORE

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