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Category: Tactical Vehicles

HMMWV: Driver Training and Safety
October 20, 2021 — Listen up, drivers! The added weight of your up-armored HMMWV protects you during combat. But it also makes your vehicle handle a lot differently than a non-armored HMMWV... MORE

Batteries: Free Hawker® Battery Resources
September 27, 2021 — Warfighters, when it’s time to roll out, the last thing you want to hear when you try to start your vehicle is crickets. Hawker® offers lots of no-cost—yes free—valuable resources that can help you get the full life out of your Hawker® 6TAGM and military pulse crank (MILPC) batteries. Learn all about it here... MORE

HMMWV: New Articulating Tow Bar
September 24, 2021 — Soldiers, the Army has a new light articulating tow bar (ATB) that allows you to assemble and connect the tow bar to your HMMWV while the vehicle is shut down and in park. The ATB weighs only 69 pounds and provides a 2:1 safety factor. That makes it stronger and safer than previous HMMWV tow bars. Keep reading for more information... 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

Fuel Tankers: Trailer Service Info
September 16, 2021 — Maintainers, looking for a handy guide for services and parts for your fuel tankers? We’ve got you covered. Download them from here... MORE

PLS: TMs Missing Unarmored Weapon Station Kit
September 14, 2021 — Operators, the latest versions of the PLS TMs don’t cover the procedures for installation, removal, maintenance or troubleshooting of the unarmored weapon station kit, NSN 2510-01-675-0743, PN 57K6838. Get them here... MORE

HMMWV: AFES System TM Updates
September 10, 2021 — Serious injuries or even fatalities can occur if the proper procedures for the automatic fire extinguishing system (AFES) and manual fire extinguishing system (MFES) aren’t followed... MORE

FMTV: Get a Hook for the Cargo Cord
September 10, 2021 — Operators, have you noticed broken or inoperable hooks on your FMTV cargo cover cords? Here's the scoop... MORE

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