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Category: Tactical Vehicles

M915 FOV: Operator Tips for When Hot Weather Hits
May 21, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 751 (Jun 15), p. 38-40. Knowing how to care for your M915 FOV trucks in extreme heat is part of maintaining them. Keep reading to find out how... MORE

FMTVA1P2, HIMARS, LVAD trucks: Look for Leaks on A/C Compressor
May 20, 2021 — Operators, during weekly PMCS, you need to do an air conditioning (A/C) leak check on your FMTVA1P2, HIMARS and LVAD trucks. And here's how... MORE

FMTVs, HMMWVs: Summer Swelter? A/C to the Rescue!
May 18, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 801 (Aug 19), p. 14-15. Summer temps demand a lot from vehicle air conditioning systems, especially up-armored FMTVs. To get the most out of your FMTV A/C, keep it charged to the right pressure levels. To get more tips, read on... MORE

TPU: How Do I Get the 500-gal Tank?
May 13, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m trying to order a 500-gal tank for my tank and pump unit (TPU). I looked up the tank in TM 10-4930-236-13&P (Dec 12) and it shows NSN 5430-01-256-0650. I’ve tried to order it but the system says the NSN is bad. Read on for the answer... ... MORE

HEMTT, PLS: Put a Stop to Stop Bolt Woes
May 13, 2021 — Do you have a HEMTT M1120A4 LHS or PLS M1075A1 truck? If you do, then you know the enhanced-container handling unit (E-CHU) rear slider positive stop bolts can sometimes get damaged and even sheared off, leading to maintenance downtime. Read on for an optional fix... MORE

M969 Fuel Tanker: Get the Latest Separator News
May 7, 2021 — Here’s some need-to-know info for your M969-series fuel tankers. Read on for a whole lot of good info... MORE

HMMWV: Use Gun Weapon Mounts Only on M1151s
April 29, 2021 — Only use gun weapon mounts on M1151-series trucks. That’s the dedicated HMMWV weapons carrier... MORE

M1270 MMPV: Be a Hero and Don’t Zero!
April 28, 2021 — Operators, zero is normally a good thing, like when it comes to your weapons or your radios. Zero isn’t a good thing when it comes to your M1270 MMPV’s multi-functional video display (MVD). For more info read on... MORE

HMMWV: Battery Disconnect Switch Optional
April 14, 2021 — Dear Half Mast, A lot of shops in my unit aren’t in favor of installing the battery disconnect switch for the M1165A1 HMMWV because it’s an accessory kit and not a mandatory item. Is there an MWO that authorizes using the switch? ... ... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: Cavity Wax Curbs Corrosion
April 12, 2021 — Soldiers, there’s a weapon to combat corrosion in all of those difficult-to-reach cavities on your tactical vehicles. Most of the cavities aren’t painted, which means that dirt and gunk just hide in there, corroding frames and cabs. Read all about it here... MORE

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