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Category: Tactical Vehicles

Ground Vehicles: Arctic Oil Replacement
February 9, 2022 — A new multi-functional, heavy-duty, arctic engine oil called synthetic multi-purpose lubricant (OE/HDO-SMPL-I) is now replacing the old OEA-30... MORE

M1000 HET Semitrailer: Leave APU Valve Open
February 4, 2022 — This article initially appeared in PS 799 (Jun 19). Operators, there’s a valve on the HET Semitrailer’s APU hydraulic reservoir that must remain open when operating the APU. Here's the info you'll need... MORE

HMMWV: PMCS Procedures Streamlined
February 2, 2022 — Here’s some good news, operators! According to TACOM Maintenance Information Message (MIM) 22-011, PMCS procedures have been streamlined for your HMMWVs. This means you’ll spend less time getting ready for missions because duplicate tasks have been eliminated. Check the info out here... MORE

PS Offers Retro PM & Safety Posters
February 1, 2022 — The PS website recently started offering 11-in by 17-in retro posters that unit maintenance and supply leaders can print and hang in motor pool offices, maintenance bays, supply rooms and other common areas where Warfighters congregate... MORE

HMMWV: Winter Tires
January 26, 2022 — Warfighters, you may have heard the Army is testing a new winter tire for HMMWVs: the KO2. KO2 winter tires have a three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) rating, which means they’re considered severe snow service-rated. Read about them here... MORE

MRAP: Learn Your Rollover Lesson
January 21, 2022 — This article initially appeared in PS 771 (Feb 17), p. 11. Operators, it’s always better to avoid a rollover than to experience one. Remember these lessons learned before you start the day’s mission. Get the lessons here... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: 2021 Year-in-Review
January 21, 2022 — Maintenance leaders, NSNs were the most frequent topics covered in 2021 for tactical vehicles and trailers. Corrosion prevention and the roll-out of Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan (NCOMP) were also hot topics this past year. Get the rest of the story here... MORE

HMMWV: NSN for ABS Brake Fluid
January 5, 2022 — Warfighters, if you only need to order small amounts of DOT 5.1 brake fluid for your HMMWV’s ABS system, you’re in luck! Read on and we'll tell you what you need to know... MORE

P-D-680/CID A-A-59601 Cleaning Solvent Is a NO-GO!
January 5, 2022 — P-D-680, also known as CID A-A-59601, contains harmful chemicals that adversely affect the environment. Bottom line: P-D-680 is NOT the same as MIL-PRF-680! This article applies to tactical vehicles and small arms, to read on to do the right thing!... MORE

Up-Armored HMMWV: NSN for Flap Assembly
December 28, 2021 — Some units have received the wrong part for the HMMWV flap assembly when ordering NSN 5325-01-628-4842. The part is shown as Item 17 in Fig 405 of TM 9-2320-387-13&P (Mar 21). Here's what to do if that happens to you... MORE

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