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Patriot: Contaminated Hydraulic Fluid Can Cause Faults
August 3, 2021 — Dear Editor, The Patriot system is deployed worldwide and operates in all types of conditions from hot and dry to moist and freezing. Under these conditions, the hydraulic system can become contaminated by either particles or moisture. ... MORE

HEMTT, PLS: The New Plan is NCOMP
August 3, 2021 — Warfighters, there’s a new plan for HEMTT and PLS vehicles that aren’t used very often. The Optimized Maintenance Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan (NCOMP) will help reduce service workload for idle vehicles. Here's what you need to know... MORE

Apache: Stay in Touch with Transportability Team
August 2, 2021 — The Apache Project Management (PM) Transportability Team (APMTT) provides support to Apache units requiring movement. This includes preparing equipment, providing a transportability technician and conducting training and pre-deployment preparation mentoring. Read on to learn more... MORE

Apache: Use DA Form 2028 for IETM Improvements
August 2, 2021 — Soldiers, the Apache IETM group appreciates the contributions you’ve made to improve the Apache TMs. So if you have a suggestion or recommendation for a problem you see with an IETM, the pubs group wants to hear from you... MORE

Aviation: Use the Proper Tools for the Job
July 30, 2021 — One of the handiest tools Soldiers often grab when they don’t have the right tool is the multi-tool. Even though it’s been around for ages, it should never be used on an aircraft. Instead, use the right tools for the job. ... MORE

Tools: Corrosion Mobile Work Center Kit Discrepancy
July 30, 2021 — Soldiers, if your unit has a corrosion mobile work center, NSN 4130-01-531-6862, you’ve probably ordered the posi-vac starter kit, NSN 4130-01-458-8324. If you ordered the kit between May 2019 and April 2021, make sure you verify that you received the 2-inch pneumatic 12k grinder power tool... MORE

M17 Pistol: Takedown Lever Getting Stuck During Disassembly?
July 30, 2021 — Dear Editor, When we returned from the range one day, some Soldiers were having trouble disassembling their M17 pistol. They were following the disassembly procedures in TM 9-1005-470-10 (Mar 19), but the takedown lever was getting stuck about a third of the way into the rotation. ... MORE

Corrosion: Use Cavity Wax to Stop It Dead in its Tracks
July 30, 2021 — If you’re a spray paint technician assigned to a Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) or depot, have you heard of cavity wax? It’s a wax specifically designed for corrosion protection. Here's what you need to know... MORE

Strykers: Maintaining the Mortar Carrier Vehicle’s RMS6-L
July 29, 2021 — Crewmen, your M1129A1 MCV, M1251A1 MCVV and M1252 MCVV Stryker’s RMS6-L 120mm mortar system needs a lot of attention to stay combat ready. Keep the following Do’s and Don’ts in mind so that your mortar does its job:... MORE

Special Interview: MSG Half-Mast
July 28, 2021 — This month, as part of our commemoration of PS Magazine’s 70th Anniversary, we asked MSG Half-Mast to take a breather from his interview schedule and become the interviewee. After all, it’s not every day you celebrate over seven decades in uniform... MORE

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