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Stryker: Turn In Unserviceable Taillights
April 20, 2020 — The repair program for the existing Stryker taillight is in short supply. So if you have any unserviceable taillights, NSN 6220-20-006-6025, turn them in right away... MORE

M9 Pistol: Flat Doesn’t Always Mean a Flat Rejection
April 20, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 801 (Aug '19), p. 38. Too many M9 pistols are being declared NMC because their recoil springs have flat spots. ... MORE

Small Arms: Bore, Ammo Dry for Firing
April 20, 2020 — This Letter to the Editor initially appeared in PS 801 (Aug '19), p. 35. Dear Editor, PS has repeatedly emphasized the importance of running a cleaning or clearing rod through a weapon’s barrel before firing to make sure there are no obstructions... MORE

Stress Management and COVID-19
April 16, 2020 — Army Team, PS Magazine cares about readiness, preventive maintenance and the people who do it. How are you doing today? However you answer, here’s some guidance that will help you do and feel better. ... MORE

AH-64/UH/HH-60: Keep Feet Off Engines!
April 16, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 794 pages 22-23. Mechanics, Black Hawk and Apache engines have delicate connectors and parts. So every time you step where you shouldn’t, stuff gets broken. And that defeats the purpose of preventive maintenance... MORE

Small Arms: Degreasing and SFL Go Hand-In-Hand
April 16, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 792, pages 36-37. Solid film lubricant (SFL) is a powerful tool for fighting corrosion in small arms. When a weapon’s protective coating wears off, SFL comes to the rescue. But you must follow this SFL procedure or you may be hurting more than helping your weapon!... MORE

HIMARS: PM Help
April 15, 2020 — Dear Editor, we’ve come up with several tips to help HIMARS stay on the road and on target. Click MORE to discover what these tips are... MORE

M50/M51 Mask: Remove Filter Patches Turning Blue
April 13, 2020 — Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Shaw You might notice the M61 filter’s time patches turning light blue on your unit’s M50/M51 protective masks. WP 0004-00 in TM 3-4240-542-13&P (May 08) tells you that if the center of the patch turns blue, then the M61 filter is expired and must be replaced.A white time patch means the filter is serviceable. But any... MORE

150-kW Generator: Kits Make Services Faster
April 13, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 772, Pages 44-45. CECOM has put together kits for both the 250- and 1,000-hr services. The parts may all be listed in Chap 6 of TM 9-6115-668-13 (Dec 11), but it’s still a time-consuming effort... MORE

ACFT: There’s an App for That!
April 13, 2020 — The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is one thing every Soldier knows. Training for the ACFT and training correctly is a must. Fortunately, there’s a tool that helps do it right. Check out this ACFT app that’s chock-full of features. It’s easy to track your results and progress... MORE

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