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Category: Combat Vehicles

AFES: Safety Videos Available
July 8, 2021 — There’s a four-part safety video available that shows what happens when you discharge an unrestrained automatic fire extinguishing system (AFES) bottle without the anti-recoil plug installed... MORE

M1-Series Tanks, Stryker FOV: STORM SLX Not Compatible with RWS and CROWS
July 2, 2021 — Crewmen, there’s some important info you need to know about the AN/PSQ-23 illuminator, integrated, small arms (STORM SLX), NSN 5855-01-647-6498. That model STORM is not compatible with the remote weapon system (RWS) and common remotely operated weapon station (CROWS) for M1-series tanks or the Stryker FOV... MORE

Maintaining It Means Using It
July 1, 2021 — It’s common sense that equipment works “best” when operated daily, weekly and on a monthly basis, right? The cold reality is common sense flies out the window when a vehicle is allowed to sit idle for a long time. ... MORE

M1A2 SEPv2/v3 Tank: EMU Key to Keeping Engine Running
July 1, 2021 — The M1A2 SEPv2 and SEPv3 tank’s engine memory unit (EMU) needs to work correctly so that critical engine data can be collected and analyzed... MORE

Safety: Stay Alert On and Off Duty
June 23, 2021 — Safety is an important consideration whether you’re on or off duty... MORE

M60/M48-Series AVLB: Inspect Transmitter Temperature Sensor
May 27, 2021 — Warfighters, be aware that one specific temperature sensor transmitter for the M60/M48-series AVLB can provide an incorrect reading. In some cases, the reading can be off by as much as 40 degrees!... MORE

Combat Vehicles: Always Heed These AFES Safety Tips
May 27, 2021 — Crewmen, the automatic fire extinguishing system (AFES) is critical to the safety of your fellow Soldiers and your vehicle. But serious injuries, or worse, can happen if you mess around with the high-pressure AFES bottles... MORE

Combat Vehicles: Turn in Unserviceable Wiring Harnesses
May 26, 2021 — Commanders, senior NCOs, and maintenance managers, the organic industrial base (OIB) has heard your call for assistance with ground combat systems’ (the M1A2 tank, M2A2 Bradley, M3A3 BFIST and M109A6 Paladin) wiring harness availability in the supply system... MORE

Stryker: Only You Can Prevent Fires!
May 19, 2021 — There are far too many Stryker fires happening across the fleet. Damage done just since 2013 has added up to really big bucks! Let’s look at a few things that could help prevent fires from happening... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Inspect Transmitter Temperature Sensor
May 19, 2021 — Units, be aware that one particular transmitter temperature sensor for the M113-series FOV can provide an incorrect reading. In some cases, the reading can be off as much as 40 degrees. All units need to inspect the sensor, NSN 6685-00-814-5271, on either model engine and ensure that it isn’t labeled with CAGE code 65496. That sensor is produced by Clark Brothers and is providing incorrect temperature readings. ... MORE

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