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Category: Combat Vehicles

Bradley FOV: Avoid "Wet Stacking" With Proper Idling
October 18, 2021 — Operators, running your Bradley’s engine at idle for long periods of time can cause “wet stacking.” That’s a condition caused by unburned diesel fuel passing into the exhaust system... 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

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

Stryker: Maintain RWS to Get Most Bang for the Buck
September 7, 2021 — One sound you never want to hear while in a firefight or qualifying at the live-fire range is a “click” instead of a “bang.” That “click” sound means something is wrong with your Stryker’s remote weapon station (RWS)! But by properly maintaining the RWS, you can stay in the fight while saving money, time and effort. ... MORE

Ground Vehicles: QR Codes for PMCS Not TACOM-Endorsed
August 26, 2021 — Dear MSG Half-Mast, I work on a Command Maintenance Evaluation/Maintenance Assistance Instruction (COMET/MAIT) team and keep seeing quick response (QR) codes used to access the PMCS tables of a vehicle’s TMs. Can they be used? The quick answer is, NO. Read this article to get the full answer. ... MORE

Combat Vehicles: LRU Troubleshooting and NGATS/DSESTS
August 3, 2021 — Some units are turning in line replaceable units (LRUs) as unserviceable when they’re actually in good working condition. Turning in serviceable LRUs drives up costs and makes units spend money unnecessarily. Not to mention that unit readiness is hurt while vehicles sit around the motor pool waiting on replacement of an LRU that was actually working just fine. ... 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

M88A2 Recovery Vehicles: Use Right Bolts to Install Engines Shrouds
July 19, 2021 — Maintainers, some M88A2 engine oil coolers have been damaged by the wrong hardware being used while installing the front/top engine shrouds. If bolts that are too long are used to install the shrouds, they can crush the top of the engine oil coolers... MORE

M1-Series Tanks: Don’t Walk Underneath Gun Tube!
July 19, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, I've heard that you shouldn’t walk underneath the main gun of an M1-series tank because it could suddenly drop and cause a serious injury. However, I’ve only ever seen tank gun tubes drop slowly as hydraulic pressure is released. Is rapid gun tube drop really a concern? ... MORE

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