PS Magazine Articles

Articles

Tag: HMMWV

Up-armored HMMWV: Authorized Alternators
May 26, 2021 — The 210-amp alternator, NSN 2920-01-598-4541, is standard issue for all up-armored HMMWVs. The 200-amp alternator, NSN 2920-01-420-9968, is a terminal item, but it can still be ordered and used until all stock is exhausted... MORE

FMTVs, HMMWVs: Summer Swelter? A/C to the Rescue!
May 18, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 801 (Aug 19), p. 14-15. Summer temps demand a lot from vehicle air conditioning systems, especially up-armored FMTVs. To get the most out of your FMTV A/C, keep it charged to the right pressure levels. To get more tips, read on... MORE

HMMWV: Use Gun Weapon Mounts Only on M1151s
April 29, 2021 — Only use gun weapon mounts on M1151-series trucks. That’s the dedicated HMMWV weapons carrier... MORE

HMMWV: Battery Disconnect Switch Optional
April 14, 2021 — Dear Half Mast, A lot of shops in my unit aren’t in favor of installing the battery disconnect switch for the M1165A1 HMMWV because it’s an accessory kit and not a mandatory item. Is there an MWO that authorizes using the switch? ... ... MORE

M997A3 HMMWV: Fan Speed Knob NSN
April 5, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m having trouble finding an NSN for the fan speed knob and switch in the back of the M997A3 HMMWV that controls how fast the fan blows. Can you help?... MORE

HMMWV: Don’t Overfill Fuel Tank
March 25, 2021 — Some Soldiers are overfilling their HMMWV’s fuel tank, causing fuel to leak from the top of the tank. Don’t overfill the fuel tank! Read on to find out why... MORE

HMMWV: Facts on Fording
March 24, 2021 — Dear Half Mast, I’m looking for the maximum allowable flow rate of a water crossing for HMMWVs. Can you help? Certainly. But first, I need to clarify the wording of your query. ... ... MORE

HMMWV: Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan
March 22, 2021 — Soldiers, are you maintaining HMMWVs that aren’t being used as much as before? The Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan (NCOMP) will better align maintenance requirements to actual usage of HMMWVs rather than time-based service intervals during non-combat operations. The intent is to eventually replace the Low Usage Program (LUP) described in AR 750-1 (Oct 19)... MORE

Tactical Wheeled-Vehicles: Safe Slave Starting
March 16, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 720 (Nov 12), p. 11-12. Combining weak batteries with freezing temperatures won’t exactly give your vehicle the best environment for starting. But with the right help, you can get it cranking... MORE

M1097R1 HMMWV: Order Transmissions by Serial Number
February 4, 2021 — If your unit has the M1097R1 HMMWV, NSN 2320-01-346-9317, with a retrofitted engine, check the serial number before ordering a new transmission for the vehicle... MORE

Want to get better search results faster?
Click the link below to access our "how to" guide.

Quick Search Results Guide

After entering a keyword, you must hit or click the Search bar/box below for the function to work.
Simply hitting Return won't yield results.

Search Online PS Articles

Search Online Articles By Category

Search Online Articles By Date Range

Search By Tag

LOGSA Links/URLs

Note about links to archive articles

If you come across a link to a pre-2014 PS Magazine issue or article that uses LOGSA in the web address (URL), use this link instead:

https://www.ldac.army.mil/#/psmag

For issues/articles from 2014 and after, click on the Archive/Index tab in the top menu of this website.