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MTRCS: Shut Doors & Heed Rain Cap Caution
October 18, 2019 — Dear Editor,Maintainers and operators aren’t following proper -10 TM procedures with the multi-temperature refrigerated container system—known as MTRCs.First, it’s important for maintainers to close the top engine access panels on the MTRCS.Leaves, tree branches, bird nests and other debris get into the MTRCS’ engine compartment through the open... MORE

Aviation: Battling Airframe Corrosion with Primers and Topcoats
October 17, 2019 — Protecting airframes is job #1 for aviation units. That’s why coating systems are needed to prevent corrosion to aviation assets.The typical coating consists of an aluminum pretreatment, typically a conversion coating such as MIL-DTL-5541, an epoxy primer, and a chemical agent resistant coating (CARC) topcoat. The conversion coating and primer are... MORE

Aviation: Be Static Electricity-Safe!
October 17, 2019 — To be safe around aircraft fuel, pay attention to detail.Recently, a Soldier’s arm and legs got soaked with fuel that gushed out of an open cap during a preflight inspection. He returned to the locker room to change, but static electricity from his winter underwear ignited the fumes.Outer clothing builds a charge when rubbing against the body and... MORE

Apache: Helmet TM Now Available on ETM Website
October 17, 2019 — Looking for the TM for the Apache Aviator Integrated Helmet (AAIH)? The wait is over... MORE

M2/M2A1 Machine Gun: How To Stop M2/M2A1 Damage
October 16, 2019 — Too many M2s and M2A1s are being damaged because Soldiers aren’t thoroughly trained on how to fire and maintain them. Here’s What units need to do to stop that damage... MORE

Corrosion: Army Corrosion Prevention & Control: What is the Why?
October 16, 2019 — Did you know that maintenance costs for fixing DoD equipment damaged by corrosion runs roughly $23 billion a year? That’s why corrosion prevention and control requires ongoing planning and execution, across all units and at all levels. Keep reading to learn more about ways to mitigate this readiness foe... MORE

M16-Series Rifles & M4/M4A1 Carbines: What Slings Are Available?
October 11, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, are there any slings available for the M16 rifle and the M4 carbine other than the classic black sling and the quick-release sling? Read on to get MSG Half-Mast's response... MORE

Patriot: Tips Worth Saluting
October 11, 2019 — Dear Editor,We’ve come up with a few tips that will save other Patriot Missile units time and trouble. Remember that pulling out the embedded data recorder no longer reboots the system. That used to be the standard check to see if the recorder was good. But the update to the Modern Man Station changed that. Because of the Combined Cryptographic... MORE

TMDE: Coordinators Now Train Online
October 11, 2019 — TMDE wants all of its unit support coordinators to take online training, even if they’ve had local TMDE training.After coordinators have taken the course and passed the five-question test, they’ll receive a training certificate by email.Here’s how to access the course: Go to https://ellc.learn.army.mil/ and click CAC/PKI Login. Select the... MORE

M30 BEB: Adapter Pallet Cable Needs Backup
October 10, 2019 — The M15 bridge adapter pallet (BAP) is used to launch and retrieve the new M30 bridge erection boat (BEB). A new BAP is issued with every M30.But be aware there are reports of damage to the high stress areas near the cable’s bullet on older BAPs. Watch high-stress areas for cable damage That could mean failure and an accident if the cable... MORE

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