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Tag: General Small Arms

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

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

Small Arms: GTAs to the Rescue
December 6, 2021 — Armorers, there are graphic training aids (GTAs) to help teach Soldiers what parts go where on their weapon. The GTAs show the parts breakdown of several rifles, machine guns and pistols... MORE

Small Arms: Store Only Clean Weapons in the Arms Room
November 23, 2021 — Commanders, leaders and Soldiers, after a long day at the range, everyone wants to turn in their weapon and go home. But that’s not the right thing to do. It’s critical that all weapons are thoroughly cleaned and lubricated before they’re stored... MORE

PS Magazine: A Trusted Source for Readiness Information
July 20, 2021 — For 70 years, Soldiers—as well as other service personnel—have relied on PS Magazine to get the late-breaking, correct information they need to keep their fleets combat ready. Still, a question continues to pop up in motor pools and maintenance shops about whether PS Magazine is an authorized source of maintenance information. The short answer is, Yes. Read on to find out more... MORE

Safety: Stay Alert On and Off Duty
June 23, 2021 — Safety is an important consideration whether you’re on or off duty... MORE

Small Arms: How to Treat Your Weapon When It’s Hot
May 28, 2021 — All heat isn’t the same. You have to make slight adjustments to how you care for your weapon depending on the environment. Here are some tips for the three (3) types of hot weather. ... MORE

Leader Interview: Mr Hess - TACOM Small Arms Group Leader
March 4, 2021 — MSG Half-Mast recently visited Warren Michigan the home of Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to speak with Scott Hess, the Weapons Product Support Integration Directorate Small Arms Group Leader, about small arms maintenance and readiness... MORE

Ammunition: Report Malfunctions!
March 2, 2021 — Soldiers, it doesn’t matter if you’re training in CONUS or OCONUS, firing small arms, using explosives or firing an M1 Abrams, ammo should work the first time, all of the time. The first thing to do after a round doesn’t fire is use the immediate action procedures in the weapon or vehicle -10 TM. If you have to keep doing immediate action, there’s a malfunction... MORE

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