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Category: Small Arms

Corrosion: New Documents Published
February 25, 2022 — Corrosion is an ongoing battle. To ensure this menace never wins the day, two new corrosion policy and procedures publications are available... MORE

Ammunition: Cold Weather Affects Performance
February 23, 2022 — Soldiers, we told you how ammo performs when it’s hot, and now it’s time to tell you what happens when it’s cold. Keep reading to see how cold weather affects your ammo’s performance... MORE

Small Arms: Good Prep Protects Your Weapon for Shipping
February 22, 2022 — Here’s what you need to know for your weapons to arrive at their destination ready for use: Never use bubble wrap! Bubble wrap traps in moisture and can cause corrosion. ... ... MORE

Small Arms: What You Should Know About Weapon Cleaning
February 14, 2022 — If you’re cleaning your weapon with stuff other than what the -10 TMs tell you to use, stop! The wrong cleaners and lubes can actually hurt your weapon instead of help it... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Excess Carbon Buildup on the LCI
February 3, 2022 — Soldiers need to check the LCI for carbon buildup, which can cause the LCI to get stuck in the up position. If the LCI will not go down, operators should contact their 91F maintainer. ... ... MORE

M240/M249 Machine Gun: Store With the Bolt Forward
February 2, 2022 — Some M240 and M249 machine guns are being stored with the bolts locked to the rear... 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

Small Arms: 2021 Year-in-Review
January 25, 2022 — This article highlights small arms-related articles from 2021 and some of the information readers found most useful... 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

M500 Shotgun: Receiver Missing Screws?
December 20, 2021 — Dear Editor, I’m an AMC Soldier Chemical-Biological (SCB) LAR and have found that some M500 shotguns are missing screws from the top of the receiver. The M500 shotgun isn’t deadlined if these screws are missing. ... MORE

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