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Category: Combat Vehicles

M1-Series Tanks: Proper Tarp Placement with CROWS
July 15, 2022 — Crewmen, it can be tricky placing the two tarps that come with your M1-series tank’s basic issue items (BII) if your tank is equipped with the common remote operating weapon station (CROWS). Keep reading to learn how get those tarps installed just right and prevent water intrusion into the engine air intake system, auxiliary power unit (APU) housing and turret... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Don’t Use Tire Shine Products
June 24, 2022 — Operators, we warned you about using tire shine products in our story on Page 15 of PS 791 (Oct 18). Sure, you want your ride to sparkle; however, using tire shine products to get that sparkle isn’t authorized. That’s because tire shine totally contradicts camouflage. Read on... MORE

M119A3 Towed Howitzer: New -23 TM Will Replace -24 TM
June 23, 2022 — Crewmen and mechanics, here’s a heads up that TM 9-1015-260-23 for the M119A3 towed howitzer TM is set to be published in summer of 2022 and will include some updated maintenance information. The -23 will replace TM 9-1015-260-24 (May 13, w/Ch1, Jan 15). Read on to see how they'll differ... MORE

Be Prepared for Hot Weather: A List of Must-Read PS Articles
June 21, 2022 — Soldiers, even though it happens every year, it somehow seems to sneak up on us. It’s summer and the heat is on! Read on to see how to keep you and your equipment cool... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: New Semi-Annual Service Kit
June 16, 2022 — Mechanics, there’s a new semi-annual service kit for the M88A2 recovery vehicle. Order it with NSN 4910-01-698-9195. This replaces the previous kit, NSN 2520-01-494-6558. If a unit has or receives an old service kit, it can still be used. But there's a condition. Read about it here... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Drive Like Your Life Depends on It!
June 10, 2022 — Warfighters, MSG Half-Mast requests you huddle up with your fellow Soldiers and remind them that driving tactical vehicles is serious business. Just how serious is it? Find out here... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: Can a Tension Dynamometer Be Used for Load Testing?
June 8, 2022 — Logistics assistance representatives (LARs) often receive questions about whether a tension dynamometer can be used instead of stacked weight or another type of load when load testing the M88A2 recovery vehicle. In short: no. Here's why... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Don’t go off the Rails with Secondary Cargo Loads
June 6, 2022 — On Pages 11-15 of PS 758 (Jan 16), we told you that when equipment, palletized cargo or small vehicles are loaded onto or into the cargo areas of trucks or trailers transported by rail, it’s called a secondary cargo load. Get more info here... MORE

Stryker: Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Air Accessory Manifold
June 1, 2022 — Maintainers, ever wondered how the Stryker’s air accessory manifold functions? Or what’s the best way to identify and isolate manifold problems? This article answers those questions, so read on about this critical Stryker component... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: Follow TM When Separating Transmission
May 25, 2022 — Mechanics, avoid expensive damage by making sure you follow the TM when separating the M88A2 recovery vehicle’s transmission from the engine. The proper procedures are in TM 9-2350-292-23 (May 22). Read on to learn more... MORE

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