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AN/GYK-78B(V)3: New CDSS TM Hits Virtual Shelves
September 30, 2019 — 11-7010-638-13&P (Apr 19) is the new operator and field maintenance manual, including repair parts and special tools list, for the AN/GYK-78B(V)3 cross domain server set (CDSS), NSN 7010-01-672-9088... MORE

AN/PSQ-40: Night Vision Viewer TM Debuts
September 30, 2019 — TM 11-5855-341-10 (Mar 19) is the new operator’s manual for the AN/PSQ-40 night vision viewer, NSN 5855-01-649-9837. TM distribution is restricted, so you’ll need your CAC to log in... MORE

ECUs/FDECUs: Power Play Turn-in ECUs/FDECUs
September 30, 2019 — Units, heed this call!36K Environmental Control Units (ECUs) and 66K Field Deployable Environmental Control Units (FDECUs) are urgently needed to fill shortages!Routine fielding requirements, disassembly and units sending degraded assets directly to DLA Disposition Services have resulted in a huge reduction in inventory. The vast majority of assets... MORE

AN/VIC 3: Power Cable Sparks Problems
September 30, 2019 — Although the AN/VIC-3, vehicle intercom system (VIS), has been in the field a long time, there’s an ongoing issue with the power cable. If not fixed, it may cause injury and equipment damage.The problem is the power cable can short against various items when not connected to the master control station (MCS) part of the VIS.The MCS is powered from... MORE

Patriot: Help from Ft. Bragg
September 27, 2019 — Dear Editor,While keeping Ft Bragg’s Patriot batteries ready for action, we’ve come up with a few tips to help other Patriot units: Drain the PAC-2 launching station LMRD and the PAC-3/MSE launching station J-box/LSDU at least weekly. Drain daily in humid areas. We’ve had trouble with moisture collecting in the boxes and causing major electrical... MORE

HIMARS/MLRS: Keep Hoist Cables Hoisting
September 27, 2019 — If the HIMARS or MLRS hoist cables can’t do their job, your rocket firing will be pretty much one-and-done. No hoist cables mean no loading rocket pods. Your HIMARS or MLRS has just turned into expensive transportation.That’s why it’s so important HIMARS/MLRS crews pay attention to the hoist cables before they go to the field. Spot problems while... MORE

Small Arms: The Right Sight Match for Your Weapon
September 27, 2019 — This is a corrected copy to the previous version and corrects information in PS 803 (Oct 19), pp. 28-33. Corrections are highlighted in yellow. The Army gives Soldiers all sorts of choices for sights, lasers and infrared illuminators to use on their rifles, pistols and machine guns. But it can be difficult to tell what can be used where and how to find info on mounting and using a device... MORE

H-60 Series: Turn in AN/PRC-117F in SATCOM B-Kits
September 27, 2019 — If you have aircraft in your unit with the AN/PRC-117F SATCOM MWO applied, the AMCOM headshed needs you to turn in the B-kit assets.The B-kits are needed for overseas contingency operations requiring SATCOM, so round up all you can find and turn them in ASAP.The PRC-117F radio system can no longer be purchased, so B-kits are only available if... MORE

H-60A/L/M: Hoist Mod Approved for Event Counter Viewing Window
September 27, 2019 — Mechanics, Aviation Engineering Directorate liaison engineers—or AED LEs— now have permission to modify the MEDEVAC’s external rescue hoist, NSN 1680-01-505-3913,aft cowling.MEDEVAC units who want to apply the fairing modification must work through their logistics assistance representative (LAR) and liaison engineer (LE) for a maintenance... MORE

U.S. Army Combat Medic Soldiers in the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), conduct cold and hot load training on a MEDEVAC UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from 5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West, near Fort Bliss, Texas, September 3, 2019.

UH-60A/L: Internal Rescue Hoist TM Published
September 27, 2019 — Mechanics,TM 1-1680-320-13&P, UH-60A/L High Performance Rescue Hoist, NSN 1680-01-552-3442, is revised and available for use.The revised TM includes more troubleshooting procedures, corrected schematics, additional maintenance procedures and other updates.If you work on the internal rescue hoist, make sure you use the good info in the revised TM... MORE

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