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CCDC-DAC Helps with Bench Stock
October 3, 2019 — Looking to get your bench stock under control? The Combat Capabilities Development Command-Data and Analysis Center (CCDC-DAC) is here to help... MORE

MEP-1030 5-kW TQG: Right vs Wrong Cable
October 3, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast,Our unit received an MEP-1030 5-kW tactical quiet generator (TQG) set, NSN 6115-01-561-7329 (LIN G42488). Included in the set was a cable, NSN 6150-01-586-0026 (PN 04-21228, CAGE 30554).But in WP 0019-3/4 of TM 9-6115-749-10 (Feb 11), the Basic Issue Items (BII) Section lists a paralleling cable, NSN 6150-01-406-9533 (PN 88-22209),... MORE

621G Scraper: Save Power for When You Need It
October 1, 2019 — If your 621G scraper has been sitting for a long time, it may not start when you need it. The batteries in these vehicles are known to drain if they sit too long without a start.No juice means you’re going nowhere—at least not until help arrives for a slave start.So after the day’s run, make sure you use the vehicle’s battery disconnect switch. It... MORE

Stryker: Hatch Safety Heads Off Headaches
October 1, 2019 — Crewmen, a big headache could be in your future if you drive your Stryker without securing the driver’s hatch. Your vehicle has two safety devices to keep the hatch in place. But you’ve got to actually use them if you don’t want that 250-pound hatch crashing down on your head!... MORE

Audits Ensure Equipment Readiness
October 1, 2019 — Over the last two years, auditors have checked capital assets against the information in Accountable Property Systems of Record (APSRs). Unfortunately, auditors consistently find serial numbers on equipment that don’t match the serial numbers in the property book. ... MORE

JSGP Masks: Keep Those Faceforms & Outsert Pouches!
September 30, 2019 — Dear Editor, as a member of the Command Maintenance Training Team (COMET), I’ve noticed CBRN specialists and operators throwing away the faceforms and outsert pouches for the Joint Service General Purpose (JSGP) masks. Keep reading to learn why this isn't a good idea... MORE

M320A1 Grenade Launcher: Store & Transport with Care
September 30, 2019 — Dear Editor, here at Ft Leonard Wood, we’re seeing too many cracked or broken M320A1 grenade launcher sight supports. The only fix is to order the entire leaf sight assembly kit, NSN 1005-01-564-2663, for $55. And sometimes it can take a long time to get the kit. But much of this damage is preventable if Soldiers and armorers just exercise a little care... MORE

M16-Series Rifle & M4/M4A1 Carbine: Fitting Rack Solution
September 30, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, I’ve had trouble getting our M4 carbines to fit securely in the M12 racks. Of course, that’s critical to security. Has the Army come up with any fixes for this? Read on to learn MSG Half-Mast's answer... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: How Much Bolt Erosion is Too Much?
September 30, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, WP 0018 00-3 in the M2A1 machine gun’s TM 9-1005-347-23&P (Jul 11) says to inspect the bolt face for pits and/or eroded areas up to .062 inches long or wide, .031 inches deep in scattered or random patterns, or rings .031 inches deep and .062 inches wide. Read on to learn what to do when there's erosion but not in all three dimensions... MORE

M153 CROWS II: Give CROWS Clearance
September 30, 2019 — Dear Editor, units with the M153 CROWS II installed on their vehicles need to emphasize to drivers the system makes a big difference in vehicle clearance. Learn more about possible clearance issues here... MORE

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