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Ground Vehicles: Lead-Acid Battery Storage
September 1, 2022 — Flooded cell and absorbed glass material (AGM) batteries can be stored and charged in the same container as long as you follow the guidelines in TM 9-6140-200-13 (May 11). We’ve got the details here…... MORE

M1120A2 HEMTT: NSN for Hook Arm Cylinder Assembly
August 25, 2022 — The hook arm cylinder assembly for M1120A2s was replaced by the M1120A4’s. To get the newer assembly, use NSN 3040-01-642-5340... MORE

Radio Test Sets: Lithium Batteries Not Always Best
August 19, 2022 — This article initially appeared in PS 799, p. 51 (Jun 19). Check out Half-Mast’s words of wisdom about using lithium batteries in the AN/PRM-36 radio test set. Read more here…... MORE

M1101, M1102 Trailer: NSN for Shock Absorber
July 29, 2022 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m trying to replace a shock absorber on an M1101 trailer. However, FED LOG shows the shock absorber, NSN 2510-01-190-3862, as AAC V. That means it’s a terminal item. Can my unit still order them or is there a new NSN? Short answer is yes to both... ... MORE

Communications: Switching It Up
July 26, 2022 — Half-Mast helps out a Signal Soldier in their search for an STT switch. Read his solution here... MORE

M1151A1 HMMWV: Ordering the Engine Compartment Hood
March 16, 2022 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m trying to replace a broken engine compartment hood on an M1151A1 HMMWV. However, NSN 2510-01-432-3338 shows the hood as AAC V in FED LOG. That means it’s a terminal item. Can my unit still order the hood... ... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Periscope Stowage Box Pin Replacement
March 9, 2022 — Dear Half-Mast, I need to replace the pins and their springs for the periscope stowage box on an M113A3 armored personnel carrier. The pins hold the periscope in place while driving. The stowage box is inside the M113A3 on the right rear side. I can't find the pins in any TM. ... MORE

Publications: Are Paper TMs Still Available?
February 15, 2022 — We have multiple vehicles without a -10 TM available for the operators to perform PMCS. That means that a lot of equipment gets dispatched without maintenance or the knowledge of how to properly operate them. Is there any way to reorder paper TMs to replace the ones that are missing? ... MORE

All Aircraft: How to Get Shatterproof Sample Bottles
December 29, 2021 — When I was in Germany back in 2009-2012, we had fuel sample bottles that were shatterproof. They were glass, but had a clear, soft coating of rubber or vinyl around them. If you dropped them, the glass would not break. I’ve been looking for an NSN for them, but I’ve had no luck. Can you help?... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Loaded Chamber Indicator & Rear Sight Maintenance Tips
September 22, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, with some of the M17 pistols coming in for maintenance, we’ve found that the loaded chamber indicator (LCI) is no longer sitting flush after being used on the range. Also, the weapons are coming in with loose rear sights. Any tips on what to do? ... MORE

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