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Dump Trucks: Some Dump Bed Basics
February 11, 2020 — The way to keep your dump trucks on the job is to load up on PM. So here are a few pointers to keep in mind:... MORE

Soldier Support: P&E LARs Share Wisdom
February 11, 2020 — Dear Editor, I’d like to let your readers know that AMC’s Power and Environmental (P&E) LARs’ information-sharing files have migrated to AKO 2.0.AKO classic was officially "sunset" in September 2019. For more than 15 years, P&E LARs contributed over 90GB of information, ranging from TMs, PPT training slides, and other... MORE

M16-Series Rifle and M4/M4A1 Carbine: Leave Rail, BUIS Alone
February 11, 2020 — Sometimes it’s better just to leave things alone. Certainly that’s the case with the M16 and M4/M4A1’s mounting rail and backup iron sight (BUIS). ... MORE

MHE: POCs for Help
February 11, 2020 — For logistics support of material handling equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, container handlers and cranes, contact the MHE team mailbox... MORE

621G Scraper: EMS Fault Alarm NSN
February 11, 2020 — Order the scraper’s EMS fault alarm with NSN 6350-01-423-9687. The fault alarm is shown as Item 31 in Fig 162 of TM 5-3805-296-24P (Jun 13). However, the NSN in the TM brings the wrong part... MORE

M1087A1 Expansible Van: Keep Floor Tracks Clear and Free
February 11, 2020 — When extending or compressing your M1087A1 van, make sure there isn’t any dirt or debris in the floor tracks. Extending or compressing the van while the floor tracks are blocked can seriously damage the van... MORE

CROWS: Quick-Release Pin NSN?
February 6, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, I’ve tried ordering the M153 CROWS II quick-release pin (Item 1 in Fig 15 of TM 9-1090-219-23&P), but the NSN is terminal. Can you help? ... MORE

NVG: Cheap Pouch Prevents Expensive Damage!
February 6, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 772, p.49. Your night vision goggles (NVG) weren’t meant to be stuck in a pocket or backpack when you’re not wearing them. One misstep could send you tumbling against something like a rock and—CRACK—your NVG could suddenly go dark. ... MORE

CROWS Draining HMMWV Batteries?
February 6, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, we have had several reports of CROWS draining the M1165 HMMWV batteries even with CROWS completely shut down. Is there a fix for this? CW3 P.L... MORE

Stryker: Un-Brake Engine Compartment Fires!
February 6, 2020 — A fire recently broke out in a Stryker’s engine compartment during an exercise in Poland. And that’s not the first time that an engine compartment fire has recently damaged a Stryker. At least some of the fires were caused by the driver failing to disengage the parking brake before driving the vehicle. With the parking brake engaged, heat quickly begins to build up in the parking brake assembly. Next thing you know, a fire breaks out!... MORE

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