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BEB BII Locking Pliers
June 4, 2020 — Get the 6-in long nose locking pliers for the bridge erection boat (BEB) using NSN 5120-01-601-5168. The pliers are stowed in the tool bag that’s in the console starboard storage box. This NSN is missing from Item 26 in Table 2 of the basic issue items (BII) listed on Page 0131-9 of TM 5-1940-324-10 (Aug 17)... MORE

Aviation: Dealing With Birds and Nests in Aircraft and Hangars
June 4, 2020 — The old saying, “birds of a feather flock together,” is not just a turn of the phrase, but a reality that’s happening on and inside Black Hawks, Apaches, Chinooks and aircraft hangars. Any aircraft opening or perch is an opportunity for birds to build nests. They make nests in sheltered places using material such as grass, scraps of safety wire, straw or other material. All of these materials create potential trouble. Nests are foremost a FOD problem. ... MORE

BEB BII Mooring Line
June 3, 2020 — Get a 20-ft, 5/8-in mooring line for the bridge erection boat (BEB) with NSN 4020-01-666-6693. It’s stowed in the boat’s port waterjet compartment. This NSN is missing from Item 23 in Table 2 of the basic issue items (BII) listed on Page 0131-8 of TM 5-1940-324-10 (Aug 17). ... MORE

CH-47D/F: Give Birds the Boot
June 3, 2020 — Birds love to make nests any place they can. On the Chinook, birds target the rotor head. So in the battle to stop birds from nesting on your rotor head, it’s in your best interest to pull out those rotor head covers. Use the cloth cover, NSN 1730-01-455-4997, or the nylon cover, NSN 1730-01-538-5186, when aircraft sits on the flight line... MORE

MedLog: AMLC Portable Pump Intravenous Infusion PIV Tip Sheet
June 2, 2020 — The U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command (AMLC) routinely publishes medical maintenance equipment tips sheets. The tip sheet below provides maintenance and sustainment tips on the Pump Intravenous Infusion PIV, Portable, LIN: P16161, NIIN: 01-683-0188... MORE

MedLog: AMLC Portable Oxygen Generator Field Tip Sheet
June 2, 2020 — The U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command (AMLC) routinely publishes medical maintenance equipment tips sheets. The tip sheet below provides maintenance and sustainment tips on the Oxygen Generator Field, Portable, LIN: P05027, NIIN: 01-648-5957, Model: 3000... MORE

BEB BII Crate
May 29, 2020 — Get a basic issue item (BII) crate using NSN 3990-01-671-2750. It’s stowed in the bridge erection boat’s (BEB) starboard waterjet compartment, one forward and one aft. The crate’s NSN is missing from Item 7 in Table 2 of the BII listed on Page 0131-4 of TM 5-1940-324-10 (Aug 17). Keep an eye out for a TM update... MORE

CIPs: Telling Friend from Foe Requires Proper Care
May 29, 2020 — Combat is dangerous enough without having to worry about being shot at by someone on your own side! That’s where combat identification panels (CIPs) come in. CIPs are 24 x 30-in panels that help protect you from friendly fire. They’re covered with a special thermal tape... MORE

BEB BII Inspection Light
May 29, 2020 — Get a 24-volt inspection light for the bridge erection boat (BEB) with NSN 6230-01-655-3251. The light is stowed in the boat’s console starboard storage box. This NSN is missing from Item 22 in Table 2 of the basic issue items (BII) listed on Page 0131-8 of TM 5-1940-324-10 (Aug 17). ... MORE

DCGS-A: Help Desk Details
May 27, 2020 — DCGS-A is the Distributed Common Ground System-Army. It consists of more than 60 components, including laptops, work station computers, servers, processors and more. They allow the Army to collect and process intelligence data. With DCGS-A containing so many systems, you’ll probably need assistance at one time or another. Here's how to get that help... MORE

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