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Category: Combat Vehicles

CIPs: Telling Friend from Foe Requires Proper Care
May 29, 2020 — Combat is dangerous enough without having to worry about being shot at by someone on your own side! That’s where combat identification panels (CIPs) come in. CIPs are 24 x 30-in panels that help protect you from friendly fire. They’re covered with a special thermal tape... MORE

Stryker: Extended Water and Fuel Can Bracket NSNs
May 21, 2020 — Extended water and fuel can brackets are now available for the Stryker. The new brackets replace the shorter version of the brackets currently installed on each side of the rear ramp. They attach in the same position using existing hardware... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Transmission Shift Controller Troubleshooting
May 20, 2020 — Mechanics, if you suspect that the transmission shift controller in an M113-series vehicle is bad, the procedures outlined in IETM TM 9-2350-277-13&P (Oct 14) will help you troubleshoot the component. But keep in mind that there are two versions of the shift controller... MORE

M113A3 FOV: Make Sure Bolt Is the Right One!
May 5, 2020 — Mechanics, you might think one bolt may not make much difference. But the wrong bolt can knock a vehicle out of action in a hurry! When you’re installing the propeller shaft and universal joints, or the final drive, on a vehicle from the M113A3 family, be mindful of the bolts you use... MORE

M1134, M1253 Stryker: Avoid a Missile Mishap!
May 5, 2020 — Crewmen, be sure to always conduct the pre-mission GRIPS tests and correct firing sequences for your anti-tank guided missile system (ATGM) Stryker. If you don’t, it’s possible you could launch an approximately $200,000 missile by mistake!... MORE

Stryker: Avoid Ramp Crunch with Proper Washer Placement
April 28, 2020 — Mechanics, putting the flat washers in the wrong place when reattaching the ramp chains after maintenance could end up damaging the pulley housing. There are two flat washers, NSN 5310-01-510-5385. Don’t assume that both washers go on each side of the connector... MORE

A20 Personnel Heater: Regular Inspections Keep Heat On
April 28, 2020 — The A20 personnel heater doesn’t need scheduled maintenance to work properly. But regularly inspecting the heater will improve its life and performance. Here’s how to make sure the A20 heater does its job of keeping Soldiers warm and comfortable when the temperature drops... MORE

Stryker: Turn In Unserviceable Taillights
April 20, 2020 — The repair program for the existing Stryker taillight is in short supply. So if you have any unserviceable taillights, NSN 6220-20-006-6025, turn them in right away... MORE

M113-Series FOV: CBRN Filter Replacement
March 30, 2020 — Crewmen, maintaining your M113-series FOV personnel carrier’s CBRN system is vital. Without it, your vehicle is non-mission capable. And you and your fellow Soldiers will be at risk!... MORE

M1A2 SEPV2 Tank: Don’t Make a Battery Mix-Up!
March 10, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast: can you mix Hawker with Exide batteries on the M1A2 SepV2 tank? Either battery comes with NSN 6140-01-485-1472. Also, is it OK to mix new batteries with recharged ones? Click MORE>> to find out the answer. ... MORE

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