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M1272 Buffalo: The Pain of Battery Drain
October 7, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 775 (Jun 17), p. 15. It’s no secret that electronics inside the M1272 Buffalo have a bad habit of running the vehicle’s batteries dry. And those batteries can lose their charge in just a week!... MORE

PS Mobile App: No Longer Supported or Functional
October 2, 2020 — If you’re still using the PS mobile application (app)—which was used to deliver the monthly, 64-page, illustrated magazine up until Feb 2020—you will soon be no longer be able to acquire content... MORE

Communications: Submitting PQDRs to CECOM
October 2, 2020 — Dear Editor, it happens sometimes. We work hard at CECOM to make sure it doesn’t but sometimes, we send out equipment that just doesn’t work as it should. If your readers have ever received such equipment, they may already be familiar with submitting a Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR). Whenever a PQDR is submitted, it’s sent to the appropriate Army Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC), such as CECOM, for resolution. Click MORE to learn how to properly submit a PQDR to CECOM... MORE

M153 CROWS II: Cover NSNs
October 2, 2020 — Protect your common remotely operated weapons station (CROWS) II from the elements by keeping it covered with the tan cover, NSN 5340-25-162-1081, or the green cover, NSN 5340-25-162-0697... MORE

Soldier Support/Safety: Got Any Good Cold Weather Advice?
October 1, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 804 (Nov 19), pp. 58-59. A few issues ago, you offered some really helpful advice on how to avoid heat injuries. Now that the season has changed, do you have any wisdom to share on how to avoid cold weather injuries?... MORE

M-ATV/MRAP: Better Check Your Optima® Batteries
September 30, 2020 — Does your unit’s MRAPs include M-ATVs? Heads up! You’re no longer able to order the Optima® REDTOP® battery, NSN 6140-01-534-6466, according to TACOM LCMC Maintenance Information Message (MIM) 20-040... MORE

M4 Carbine: Enhanced Function Check Reminder
September 30, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, After receiving 30 M4A1 carbines from a lateral transfer, the gaining unit requested a service-upon-receipt inspection. This service, which should be conducted when receiving equipment from a transfer,... MORE

CAT Construction Equipment: 500-hr Service Kit
September 30, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 781 (Dec 17), p. 16. Mechanics, service kits which are now available for your CAT construction equipment. This article provide a list of kits to use for 500-hr services. ... MORE

Backhoe Loader: New Tires Need a Little Work
September 29, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 746 (Jan 15), p. 21. When it’s time to replace tires on your backhoe loader (BHL), you’ve got a little work to do! Unlike most equipment, the BHL does not have a tire and wheel assembly... MORE

621G Scraper: Wet Filter Turns Moldy
September 29, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 774 (May 17), p. 20. Operators, make sure you keep a close eye on the 621G scraper’s cab air filter, especially after a heavy rain. The filter’s access door has a series of louvers that allows open air flow. ... ... MORE

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