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Batteries: Free Hawker® Battery Resources
September 27, 2021 — Warfighters, when it’s time to roll out, the last thing you want to hear when you try to start your vehicle is crickets. Hawker® offers lots of no-cost—yes free—valuable resources that can help you get the full life out of your Hawker® 6TAGM and military pulse crank (MILPC) batteries. Learn all about it here... MORE

Logistics Management: AMPS Is the Gateway to DLA
September 24, 2021 — The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS) allows requests for access to DLA business applications. After the request is submitted, AMPS allows users to track the request and receive a notification when access is granted. Read how to access AMPS and what it offers users... MORE

HMMWV: New Articulating Tow Bar
September 24, 2021 — Soldiers, the Army has a new light articulating tow bar (ATB) that allows you to assemble and connect the tow bar to your HMMWV while the vehicle is shut down and in park. The ATB weighs only 69 pounds and provides a 2:1 safety factor. That makes it stronger and safer than previous HMMWV tow bars. Keep reading for more information... MORE

M249 Machine Gun: Don’t Clog the Gas Port
September 22, 2021 — Dear Editor, in our weapons shop, we’ve noticed some Soldiers have cleaned their M249 gas piston assembly and left cleaning patches or other cleaning material behind inside the weapon. Here's what we recommend doing to avoid a malfunction... MORE

Vibratory Roller: Smooth Rolling PM Tip
September 22, 2021 — This PM tip will keep your CB534B/CB534C vibratory roller mission-ready at the worksite. Also, you can get the hydraulic oil cooler line for the CS563D vibratory roller using the NSN found in this article, so read on... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Loaded Chamber Indicator & Rear Sight Maintenance Tips
September 22, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, with some of the M17 pistols coming in for maintenance, we’ve found that the loaded chamber indicator (LCI) is no longer sitting flush after being used on the range. Also, the weapons are coming in with loose rear sights. Any tips on what to do? ... MORE

Maintenance Mgmt: Ground Guiding is Serious Business
September 20, 2021 — Army equipment is often large and awkward to move. Safely maneuvering large equipment, especially in tight spaces, requires properly trained and positioned ground guides. Learn more here... MORE

966H Wheel Loader: Operator PM Tips
September 20, 2021 — Operators, here are some preventive maintenance tips to keep your loader in action. Read on to discover tips about the battery switch, hood tilt switch, oil levels and more... MORE

Maintenance Mgmt: Leaders Teach & Train PMCS
September 20, 2021 — Listen up! The next time a vehicle goes into the shop with an apparent low tire psi, ask the operator if they have a tire gauge. Then ask them how to check the tire’s psi. You might be surprised to find out what they don't know, or are just embarrassed to ask. Rather than get angry or shrug your shoulders, such a confession is the perfect opportunity to teach and train. ... MORE

Maintenance Mgmt: The Cold Reality about PMCS
September 20, 2021 — Army equipment gets used in some of the worst conditions imaginable. It’s common sense that equipment works “best” when operated daily, weekly and on a monthly basis. ... MORE

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