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M153 CROWS II: How Tall Is CROWS When Towed?
November 26, 2019 — Dear Editor, drivers may be aware of how much height is added to their vehicle with the M153 CROWS II installed. But they should also give thought to its height when towed. Here are a few facts to keep in mind:... MORE

Lakota: Test EPS Before Flight
November 26, 2019 — Air crews,Keeping your Lakota helicopter’s emergency power supply (EPS) charged depends on you performing the proper tests.The EPS provides 30 minutes of power to the emergency exit lighting and the standby horizon if there’s a complete electrical failure. It’s powered by the PS-835 battery on the right-hand side of the aircraft behind the sound... MORE

Aviation: Corrosion Prevention Never Ends
November 26, 2019 — Staying on top of corrosion saves money and equipment. To stay in the fight, the AMCOM Corrosion Program Office (CPO) recommends Soldiers use supplemental information in TM 1-1500-344-23-4 to provide ordering information for consumable materials and equipment used to prevent, control, and repair corrosion damage to aircraft and avionics.Remember!... MORE

NVGs: Purging Applies to All Units
November 26, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, I have a question about purging AN/PVS-14 night vision goggles (NVGs). Are the Reserves required to purge semiannually? To see MSG Half-Mast's response, click MORE... MORE

Ammo: Use New Dummy Rounds Only
November 26, 2019 — To prevent mix-ups in the field, three years ago, the Army fielded new small arms dummy rounds that are easily identified as dummy rounds. Units need to remember: these new rounds are the only dummy rounds authorized for training, weapon cycling, and any other situation requiring inert rounds. ... MORE

BDAR Kit: Get One Today!
November 26, 2019 — The TRADOC Project Office (TPO) for Battlefield Recovery/BDAR has developed a new and improved battle damage and repair kit for all ground combat and tactical systems. The improved kit, NSN 2590-01-659-5620, has all the capabilities of the previous kit, with a few new components... MORE

M2/M3-Series Bradley: When a Leak Isn’t a Leak
November 26, 2019 — Crewmen, be sure to inspect your Bradley’s shock absorbers right away for leaks. Replace any shock absorber, NSN 2540-01-624-5291, that has a Class II or Class III leak. If the shock has a Class I leak, keep a close eye on it, but don’t replace it unless the leak gets worse... MORE

M1128 MSG Stryker: Override Rammer Damage
November 26, 2019 — Crewmen, it gets hectic inside your M1128 MGS Stryker during gunnery tables. But do not fire the main gun without making sure the autoloader’s rammer assembly is in the HOME position. The central control panel (CCP) alerts you when the rammer assembly is in the wrong position. Follow the troubleshooting procedures in the -10 TM if you see a caution or warning. ... MORE

Combat Vehicles: What’s the CVE Program?
November 25, 2019 — An important component of Army readiness is TACOM’s Combat Vehicle Evaluation (CVE) Program. Under CVE, more than 9,000 combat vehicles are inspected and evaluated each year to determine if they should be sent to depot for overhaul... MORE

M17/M18 Modular Handgun System: Sight Adjustment
November 25, 2019 — Some Soldiers are trying to adjust the front sight on their new M17/M18 pistol. Big mistake! Adjusting the front sight yourself usually means a broken sight. And there’s no reason to adjust it anyway. The pistol came from the manufacturer already zeroed... MORE

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