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SATS: BII NSNs
May 4, 2021 — Soldiers, make a note of the following basic issue item (BII) NSNs for the standard automotive tool set (SATS), one for the work bench and the other for tripod lights... MORE

Don’t Spin Our Wheels!
February 23, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (May 16), p. 1. PS Magazine gets lots of maintenance and supply questions each month. Sometimes we can send out an immediate answer. Other times, those answers take a couple days to a few weeks to track down. In the meantime, you may find the solution on your own. ... MORE

SATS: Different Generators?
December 9, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, My repair facility received several Standard Automotive Tool Sets (SATS), NSN 4910-01-490-6453, to inventory them and order missing parts. One of the SATS has a Northern Lights ® generator, model NL843NW2.1SATS, with mounting that’s different from the other SATS generators. Can you help? ... MORE

UTAP: You’re Just a Click Away!
November 17, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 798 (May 19), p. 20-21. TACOM’s Unit Training Assistance Program, UTAP, provides approved training materials for a variety of TACOM-managed equipment... MORE

SATS: Don’t Let Mold Take Hold
March 12, 2020 — Standard automotive tool set (SATS)Finding mold in your standard automotive tool set (SATS) is a nasty surprise. It can cause respiratory problems and damage equipment. Here’s how to prevent mold from taking hold in your SATS: Open up and air out your SATS once a month. Do it more often in humid places. Run the environmental control unit (ECU)... MORE

M1087A1 Expansible Van: Keep Floor Tracks Clear and Free
February 11, 2020 — When extending or compressing your M1087A1 van, make sure there isn’t any dirt or debris in the floor tracks. Extending or compressing the van while the floor tracks are blocked can seriously damage the van... MORE

TMDE: Changing GCSS-Army Verification Dates Threatens Safety, Reliability
January 30, 2020 — Some support units and TMDE discovered Soldiers who go into GCSS-Army and change the verification dates for weapons, night vision equipment and diagnostic equipment... MORE

SATS: Enjoy a SATS Parts Treasure Hunt!
August 27, 2019 — In a tool set as huge as the standard auto tool set (SATS), it’s sometimes hard to find tool and parts NSNs. Here’s a roundup of recent answers to PS reader questions on SATS NSNs: ... MORE

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