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Category: Tactical Vehicles

M915A5 Tractor Truck: Right NSN for Taillight
August 17, 2021 — Operators, be careful ordering a taillight for your M915A5 tractor. Item 1 of Fig 103 in TM 9-2320-426-13&P (IETM EM 0308, Aug 14) shows it as stoplight vehicular, NSN 6220-01-550-1339. That’s wrong. We've got the right info for you here... MORE

M1082, M1095 Trailers: NCOMP is the New Plan
August 10, 2021 — Maintainers, there’s a new plan for M1082 2-1/2 ton and M1095 5-ton trailers that aren’t used very much. The Optimized Maintenance Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan (NCOMP) will help reduce the service workload for these idle trailers. Get the info here... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: Don’t Use Biodiesel Blends!
August 10, 2021 — Warfighters, have you wondered if you can use biodiesel blends in your tactical vehicles? Well, wonder no more because the answer is no. Read on for more info... MORE

M1101 Trailer: One Strap or Two?
August 10, 2021 — Maintainers, before you order that water can strap for your trailer, look at the water can holder. Depending on the type of holder mounted onto your trailer, you’ll need either a single strap or dual straps. Take a look here... MORE

M1078 FMTV: Get Doors for Older Models
August 9, 2021 — Soldiers, M1078 FMTVs are no longer produced. If your FMTV has a serial number of 121,109 or below, the NSNs listed for the doors in TM 9-2320-391-23&P (Oct 17) are no longer valid. Here's how you can still get doors... MORE

M997A3 HMMWV Ambulance: New and Improved HVAC Kit on the Way
August 5, 2021 — Soldiers, excited about receiving the M997A3 HMMWV ambulance with the new and improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system kit?... MORE

HMMWV: Ordering Steering Gear
August 3, 2021 — Dear Half Mast, my unit has been trying to order a steering gear (also known as the pitman arm) for an M1097R1 HMMWV that still has the older steering box and system. FED LOG lists an acquisition advice code (AAC) of X (semi-active item; no replacement with stock on-hand) for the item... MORE

HEMTT, PLS: The New Plan is NCOMP
August 3, 2021 — Warfighters, there’s a new plan for HEMTT and PLS vehicles that aren’t used very often. The Optimized Maintenance Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan (NCOMP) will help reduce service workload for idle vehicles. Here's what you need to know... MORE

Corrosion: Use Cavity Wax to Stop It Dead in its Tracks
July 30, 2021 — If you’re a spray paint technician assigned to a Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) or depot, have you heard of cavity wax? It’s a wax specifically designed for corrosion protection. Here's what you need to know... MORE

M1101, M1102 Trailer: Better Test the Handbrakes
July 22, 2021 — If you have an M1101 or M1102 trailer, don’t forget to test the two (2) handbrake levers (curbside/roadside). The handbrakes engage the brake pads. Forgetting means you run the risk of the trailer rolling and that’s not good! Here's what you need to know... MORE

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