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MEP-531A: Generator Stud Terminal (Literally)
November 21, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m having trouble finding a valid NSN or PN for the stud terminal on an MEP-531A 2-kW generator. It’s listed as Item 11 in Fig 1 of TM 9-6115-673-13&P (Jun 10). Neither the NSN 5940-01-374-3138 or PN 588558-01 listed in the TM show up in the current FEDLOG. Click MORE to read Half-Mast's reply... MORE

Small Arms: Don't Mix & Match your Red/Yellow BFAs
November 18, 2019 — Dear Editor, I'm writing to raise awareness of an issue we’re noticing with the blank firing adapters or BFAs. Soldiers are using the red and yellow BFAs interchangeably and this leads to cycling problems when firing and possible damage. Here's the right solution... MORE

M240L Machine Gun: BFA Correction
November 18, 2019 — On Page 31 of PS 797 (Apr 19), we said to use the M24 BFA, NSN 1005-01-480-0289, with the M240L machine gun. But with the application of MWO 9-1005-313-23-4, the M240L changed from the standard barrel to a short barrel... MORE

Small Arms: Proper Handling of Malfunctions
November 18, 2019 — Soldiers,Some of you aren’t taking the individual and crew-served weapon’s basic issue items (BII) with you when you go to the field or the range. Bad idea!All weapons from .50-cal and below have BII. The BII is used to put the weapon into operation, during operation and for emergency repairs. So never fire a weapon in the field or on the range... MORE

M16-Series Rifles, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Solving Loose Lever Mystery
November 18, 2019 — Dear Editor,We’ve had a problem at Ft Leonard Wood with the M16 and M4’s right-side fire control selector lever working loose and sometimes disappearing. We suspect the reason is from armorers forcing the weapons to fit into M12 racks. Over time, that loosens the lever’s screw. As PS has pointed out in the Oct '19 issue, older M12 racks must be... MORE

POL: How Low Can I Go?
November 18, 2019 — Dear Connie, when my unit puts our petroleum equipment in low-usage or administrative storage, am I still required to perform PMCS and conduct filter effectiveness tests (FETs)? Click MORE to read Connie's response... MORE

SMART-T: Get SMART-T Handbook
November 18, 2019 — Training Circular (TC) 6-02.21, Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical-Terminal (SMART-T) Handbook (Jul 19), is for Soldiers who are assigned, attached or tasked as SMART-T operators and mission planners... MORE

H-60 Aircraft: Got Utility Helicopter Safety Questions?
November 18, 2019 — Having safety issues with any of your H-60 helicopter models? Here’s an email address for field units to submit inquiries about any issues affecting safety... MORE

Apache: USB Interface Device Now Available
November 18, 2019 — If you haven’t received it yet, be on the lookout for the new MIL-STD-1553 Apache USB interface device, NSN 5995-01-668-2169 (PN ACS1553M, CAGE 644Y8). The Apache PM started distributing the device in mid-2019... MORE

Apache: Inspection Kits Now Available
November 8, 2019 — A lot of the angst dealt with the hours required to locate and gather parts for the 250-hour, 500-hour and six-month gun inspections. PM Apache answered those concerns with a series of kits that reduce the man-hours associated with gathering parts and getting the job done... MORE

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