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Category: Small Arms

81mm Mortars: Frozen Ground Emplacement
January 11, 2023 — Protecting the 81mm mortar baseplate from cracking when firing in freezing weather is critical. There are specific methods that crews can employ to protect the baseplate. Read on to learn what they are... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Help Stop Extractor Pin Damage
January 5, 2023 — It’s important to only perform tasks designated for your level of maintenance. Removing and reinstalling the M17/M18 MHS extractor tension pin is to be performed by a 91F. Keep reading for instructions... MORE

60mm Mortar: Emplacing the Baseplate on Frozen Ground
January 1, 2023 — When firing the 60mm mortar during freezing conditions, the baseplate can crack. Keep reading to learn how to protect the mortar baseplate when operating your 60mm mortar in very cold weather... MORE

MK19 Grenade Machine Gun: Rear Sight Parts
December 21, 2022 — If you need an MK19 machine gun rear sight, there’s a new NSN. Keep reading to get the info…... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: Enroll Wear Limit Gage in TMDE
December 21, 2022 — It is important to have your wear limit gages enrolled in the TMDE program. Here's why... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Rear Sight Inspection and Repair
December 14, 2022 — The M17/M18 MHS rear sight inspection and repair procedures have been addressed in two MAMs. TACOM is seeing a trend where these procedures aren’t being followed. Keep reading to learn how to keep your pistol fully mission capable…... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: Turn in Barrel Carrying Handle?
December 8, 2022 — If your unit has an unserviceable M2A1 barrel, don’t turn in the carrying handle if it’s still serviceable. Here's why... MORE

Small Arms: Does Your Weapon Need LAW Instead of CLP?
December 7, 2022 — When operating your weapon in extremely cold weather environments, CLP may not be the right lubricant. Keep reading to find out how to determine if you need to use lubricating oil arctic weapons (LAW)…... MORE

Cold Weather: Some Must-Read PS Articles to Prepare, Plan & Train
November 15, 2022 — Updated 15 Nov 2022: Warfighters, it’s time to gear up and prepare for the many challenges of cold weather, not to mention the hazards of winter driving. Read on info and links to cold weather articles... MORE

PS Magazine Posters: Help Spread the Word
October 28, 2022 — The Nov 2019 PS Magazine was its last 64-page, cartoon-illustrated issue. Taking its place is this website, and we STILL need your help to promote it. Attached are two versions of a poster you can print out and put in day rooms, motor pools, etc... MORE

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