raymond t. odierno joyce e. morrow combat vehicles 2 10 wheeled
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1. p ntial disaster h 5 a a nes equals pote Hn units of measurement electrical symbols Ohm s Law electrical math AC alternating current and DC direct current circuits single phase and 3 phase power computing neutral current load calculations and load balancing e Introduction to the National Electrical Code Sizing of conductors current draw and voltage drop circuit breakers and fuses tools and use of test equipment such as multimeters ammeters and ground resistance testers Preventive maintenance checks and services safety paralleling procedures how to parallel generators to create backup power and uninterrupted power transfer e Troubleshooting power plant emplacement power distribution illumination systems electrical PDISE set up designing and connecting the power grid and the differences between generator models This training will be given to some units during rotations to the Joint Readiness Training Center JRTC at Ft Polk LA or the National Training Center NTC at Ft Irwin CA However any unit can request power grid training from CECOM s IT FSB TPIT by calling DSN 738 5505 254 288 5505 or emailing david chapman1 us army mil Click here for a copy of this article to save or email E BEWARE THE IEDES THE IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EFFECTS SIMULATOR LEDES 15 A POWERFUL TRAINING T2. 71 to engine oil dipstick tube Ta g A Use a high temperature tie wrap NSN 5975 01 577 6742 and secure the wiring harness onto the engine s oil dipstick tube That way the wiring harness stays clear of the generator s back plate And that s all it takes to snub out the rub OCT 11 herd WOW LOOK AT ALL IM NOT THESE UNSERVICEABLE UNSERVICE BATTERIES A i 411 i v ail 1 i i L 1 a z E 1 a FRIES DIE 177 Lead Acid Batteries A conductance tester such as the Pulse Tech PT 490 conductance tester is very sensitive It can find defects or battery weaknesses long before any problem or capacity loss appears PT 490 Conductance Tester NSN 6130 01 510 9594 But the PT 490 can t analyze the condition of a battery pack if it is connected in parallel you need to isolate each battery Use the MDX 700P HD conductance tester Midtronic s 700P HD replaces Micro 700 Series conductive tester NSN 6625 01 477 4704 PS 707 14 OCT 11 VY hat do you do when your vehicle s lead acid battery NSN 6140 01 485 1472 doesn t work Just turning it in as unserviceable is one choice but not the right one The right choice is to test it first to make sure it really is unserviceable Save your unit the cost of new I batteries
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4. Before you inspect be sure to drain the hull following the general cleaning instructions in your vehicle s 10 manual If no leaks are found continue your mission But make sure you check the valves regularly as part of your before operation PMCS If you find a leak tell your mechanic He ll contact General Dynamics Land System GDLS Contractor Logistics Support CLS They ll send a CLS team to remove and replace the leaking C7 FDA with a new Stainless steel version PS 707 2 YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE ONE OF SEVERAL YEAH THAT FUEL SMELL WAS STARTING TO MAKE ME SICK MAN I M TO GET OUTTA For help locating your GDLS CLS contact Chris Spall or John Tippett spallc gdls com or tippet gdls com Check out the complete scoop in TACOM GPA 11 011 https tulsa tacom army mil safety gpm tacom wn gpal11 011 html You can also download a complete list of Stryker vehicles with C7 engines by their vehicle identification numbers Just email Half Mast half mast us army mil HEY WHAT S HAPPENED MY TEA LEAVES TELL ME YOU FORGOT TO TURN OFF HIS ELECTRONICS NOW HIS BATTERIES ARE DEAD WHEN YOU SHUT DOWN YOU MUST REMEMBER VUE E x Then check input and output E fittings on supply valve mission is finally over and you want to grab a quick shower before heading to the chow hall But before you crawl out of your Bradley think a second Did
5. CBRN TRAINING SAY THAT GOOD GRIEF FILMS ARE THERE MUST BE dic m MORE CURRENT TRAINING ON DECONNING THAN THIS Dear Half Mast CBRN Knowledge Network We help train Soldiers on CBRN equipment and we ve run into a couple of Concerning your question about info on We Yell Gera ete oin as chamber exercises the US Army CBRN THERE S A WHOLE The only training film we have on deconning is very old Are there any films 5 LIBRARY HERE more recent School at Ft Leonard Wood MO has put STUFF HELP e TC 3 8 used to cover how to conduct gas chamber exercises for out instructions for doing the exercises Go mo masks but it was rescinded Its information was supposed to be added to to their CBRN Knowledge Network site T AR 350 1 Army Training eut wasn t Where can you go for guidance http www wood army mil D on doing the gas chamber exercises wood cms usacbrns shtml G H Then click on CBRN Knowledge Network Website You will need to use your CAC card to log in Under DOTMLPF click In 2009 a new training video came out on os Training and click CBRN YOU RE IN using the M12 decon You can order it online STAINS CHOR agam LUCK http www defenseimagery mil Collective Training Then click on the file AD O TLT REII WE V T Mask Confidence Training This gives decon apparatus training program developed and approved But the Defense Imagery
6. it s a good maintenance practice to do a thorough inspection of equipment that has gone through Reset For example on aircraft you might want to look for loose rivets or connectors FOD or anything else that could have been mistakenly left behind in areas with moving parts When you get equipment back from Reset always take the time to thoroughly perform the PMCS called for in the TM That way you know your equipment is in mint condition Click here for a copy of this article to save or email TB 43 PS 707 The Preventive Maintenance Monthly is an official publication THE of the Department of the Army providing information for all Soldiers assigned PREVENTIVE to combat and combat support units and all Soldiers with unit maintenance and supply duties All information published has been reviewed and approved MAINTENANCE by the agency responsible for the equipment publication or policy discussed Application of the information is optional with the user Masculine pronouns may MONTHLY refer to both genders The use of product or company names does not constitute endorsement of those products services or companies by the U S Army ISSUE 707 OCTOBER 2011 ss COMBAT VEHICLES 2 Stryker Fuel Leaks 2 3 M2 M3 Series Bradley Shutdown Reminder 3 M1 Series Tank Brake Levers 4 5 M113 Series FOV Ramp Safety 6 7 CVC Helmet Headset Dryness 7 M109 Howitzer M992A2 Air Box Cleaning 8 9 M109A6 Paladin Fuel Cap Gasket Check 9 PER WHEELED VEHIC
7. to the Command Supply Discipline Program tells unit leaders how to Implement the CSDP in the unit step by step Understand various property types and establish accountability for each type Document the loss damage or destruction of government property through the FLIPL financial liability investigation of property loss process Understand maintenance and supply readiness and how it can affect the unit s ability to perform its assigned mission To view or download a pdf of the handbook visit the CALL website http usacac army mil cac2 call docs 10 19 10 19 pdf PS 707 60 OCT 11 CONTACT CORRECTION FOR SAMS E HELP On Page 53 in PS 704 Jul 11 the contact information for the CRIPTS Automated Logistics Assistance Team ALAT in Afghanistan OST Bagram North should be DSN 318 431 4490 4493 and email bgrmalat afghan swa army mil Also the ALAT Iraq facility closed on September 1 2011 logsa logetm conus army mil New Fuel Solenoid Diode Assembly for HMMWVs If your HMMWV s fuel solenoid diode assembly NSN 5961 01 180 5634 shorts out do this Replace it with the new flyback diode assembly NSN 5961 01 593 3791 This assembly has a blue protective shrink sleeve the old one has a black one You ll see both assembly NSNs in a future TM change M116541 HMMWV Windshield N Ns The HMMWV parts manual doesn t list windshield information for M1165A1 up armored HMMWVS yet So use NSN 2510 01 560 1159 to
8. worldwide Army support Click on the replacement link and enter the tool and credit card or MIPR info If you don t have a unit credit card click on the PM SKOT link for further instructions If you have tool questions of any kind call toll free 1 877 4PM SKOT 1 877 476 7568 or email PM SKOT conus army mil NO PROBLEM aren BUDDY MY LIFETIME WARRANTY APPLIES 7 TO THE MARINE CORPS TOO Dear Half Mast have read in PS that many of the Army s sets kits and outfits SKO have lifetime warranties that will provide replacement of tools that break during normal use was wondering if the warranty also applies to tools the Marines purchase through PM SKOT SEC Dear Sergeant First Class Yes the warranty is good for tools Marines purchase through PM SKOT But Marines cannot purchase all the SKOs available through PM SKOT To see which SKOs are authorized for Marines check USMC Supply Instruction SI 10510 OR publication control number 16410510000 which is online https pubs logcom usmc mil front htm To obtain tool warranty and replacement info go to https pmskot army mil Click on REPLACEMENT WARRANTY to bring you to the page that has both replacement and warranty links PS 655 Jun 07 published a list of many of the SKOs that have lifetime warranties It s online https www logsa army mil psmag archives PS2007 655 655 28 29 pdf JW I GUESS I HEAR THESE YOU
9. write to MSG Half Mast PS the Preventive Maintenance Monthly USAMC LOGSA AMXLS GP 5307 Sparkman Circle Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 Or email to logsa psmag conus army mil or half mast us army mil Internet address https www logsa army mil psmag pshome cfm RAYMOND T ODIERNO General United States Army Chief of Staff Official p Moan JOYCE E MORROW Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army 1120308 PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly ISSN 0475 2953 is published monthly by the Department of the Army Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 5000 Periodical postage is paid at the Huntsville AL post office and at additional mailing offices Postmaster Send address changes to PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly USAMC LOGSA AMXLS GP 5307 Sparkman Circle Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 5000 Stryker NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CREW COMPARTMENT OF YOUR STRYKER LATELY WITH A LEAKING C7 FUEL DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY The majority of the leaks appear at the input and output fittings on the FDA s check valve But you also need to eyeball the input and output fittings for the supply and crossover valves All three of these valves are made of brass and are prone to stress corrosion cracks that let fuel leak out If enough fuel builds up under the floor plates you and other crewmembers can be exposed to concentrated fuel vapors that can make you sick
10. you remember to turn off the radios How about the lights and other electronic gear If you forget those items can still pull power from the batteries And if your vehicle sits a while you might come back to dead batteries Even worse you might not notice that the radios were left on And if you start the engine with the radios on a power spike could damage them So don t forget A complete shutdown includes all electronics too and crossover valve OCT 11 GO FOR THE GOLD WITH BRAKE Lev I JUST GOT A BRAND NEW THAT SAYS SILVER COLOREP REMOTE I M STYLIN Lu CONTROL LEVER FOR MY Ss TRANSMISSION SERVICE BRAKE 2 Filly a a i i iF F 1 TT m PN COLOR MATTERS WHEN IT COMES NO IT S TO THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE NOT BECAUSE BRAKE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER IT MAKES NSN 2040 01 090 4562 ON A FASHION YOUR MI SERIES TANK STATEMENT levers are gold bronze colored PS 707 4 zT During the vehicle manufacturing process Workers noticed that some of the levers in their parts bins were silver or aluminum gray rather than the normal gold or bronze color After the odd colored levers were analyzed it was found that they did not meet hardness specifications While bad levers will be silver or aluminum gray OCT 11 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email po E GET SAYS YOUR IT REPLACED SE
11. 2 etms online cfm TM 9 2320 429 10 for the M978 BE ALERT YOUR TANKER Liquid and Vapor Fuel leaks do more than waste resources TO LIQUID and foul the environment They re a fire hazard A hot engine can ignite leaking fuel Clothing wet with fuel catch fire from the AROUND static electricity on your body and clothes Metal scraping pavement causes sparks that can also set fuel ablaze Inspect the fuel servicing hose for holes tears or dry rot prime places where leaks occur Make sure the fuel service nozzle has a gasket Inspect it for tears cracks or dryness Clean up any leaks you find around your truck Ask field level maintenance to replace or repair leaking equipment See to it your unit has an SOP for fuel leaks and spills It s not enough to know the SOP You need to practice it Always keep a spill kit on your HEMTT Make sure the kit has absorbent pads pillows socks and dry sweep One more thing When you use the fuel them equal For example before you fuel or defuel a vehicle from a HEMTT tanker connect one of the HEMTT s static cables to the vehicle being fueled Grounding is when you electrically connect a single vehicle or two bonded vehicles to a ground rod In this case you d connect one of the HEMTT s static cables to the rod Fuel handlers should inspect the static cables and connections daily Same goes for the ground rod Static electri
12. AKE SURE yY DRESSED FOR THE PART BY WEARING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Dress the Part e Industrial safety goggles with a seal that holds them snugly against your face Fuel handler s gloves NSN size 8415 01 529 fm uel 2612 handler s glove 2618 2621 2624 XX large 2638 Cold weather petroleum handler s gloves NSN 8415 01 Cold Size 475 9987 4663531 4663586 DIXISSE glove 466 3587 475 9981 NN Hearing protection you d normally wear in your shop or motor pool You might even think about ordering a fire resistant lightweight performance hood NSN 8415 01 576 7524 MORE It protects your face ears and neck PMCS in the TMs Static Electricity One of the greatest dangers around fuel trucks is static electricity An electrical charge can build up from the flow of fuel through hoses and pumps and into and out of metal tanks If the charge becomes too great it can spark And that spark might set off a fire or an explosion That s why you need to bond and ground your vehicle before handling fuel Bonding is when you electrically connect two objects to make the static charges on BEFORE HANDLING FUEL THE YOU LL FIND THE TMS ON THE YOU LL BEFORE PMCS Bv THE BOOK SEE USAMC LOGISTICS SUPPORT ALSO CHAP 4 OF THESE MANUALS ACTIVITY ETMS ONLINE WEBSITE FINP TM 9 2320 339 10 for the M978A4 https www logsa army mil TM 9 2320 348 10 for the M978A
13. Dry Stray wash water can seep inside headset earphones MEI EA 1 of WD CARC paint Application instructions start on Page 9 of TB 43 0242 Choose the type and color WD CARC paint from the list in App B 6 Allow the WD CARC to dry for at least 6 hours before OCT 11 Click here for copy of these articles to save or email 74 A Teo 1039 NEZAN ORC MAN THAT WAS MY AIR BOX COULD sCOUGHT LONG USE sWHEEZE MY AIR BOX AS SOON AS WE GOT BACK MISSION GOOP CLEANING IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE enm n Ttt p BITE ds lil E ili Es you don t keep on top of them dirt and dust have a funny way of building up fast A quick look inside the air cleaner boxes in your howitzer or ammo carrier provides all the proof you need That s because dust and grit collect all over the boxes even under the best conditions If you re deployed that dirt sand and dust collect a whole lot faster When that happens the air induction system exhaust fans just can t remove all the dust and grit So next time you pull the air filters for cleaning clean the air boxes too AFTER REMOVING THE AIR FILTER FOLLOW 1 Clean out any dirt on the panel under the air filter THESE STEPS EU lt a 2 Open the two plugs at the base of each air box and blow out all the dirt and sand with low pressure air no more than 30 psi You ll have to remove the blower motor hose br
14. ES IN SOME 10 TMS SAY THE VEHICLE IS NON MISSION CAPABLE IF YOUR VEHICLE DOESN T HAVE A PORTABLE HANP HELD FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS THE VEHICLE FULLY MISSION CAPABLE ANSWER S NOT AS SIMPLE Ae YOU MIGHT OCT 11 Click here for a copy of these articles to save or email According to TACOM here are the guidelines e If the TM lists the fire extinguisher as a basic issue item BII it s required gear It must be operational and with the vehicle at BINDER vnu kr Edi va FIO x all times Otherwise the vehicle is NMC It must be deadlined until it gets an operating 1 TENE c T cass Z Di Il fire extinguisher rubei Jbcwtiar Az urit camumanier e Ifthe TM includes the fire extinguisher on the LAETI E additional authorization list AAL then 45475 2 it s not required gear Your vehicle is fully mission capable even if the fire extinguisher is missing or not working Of course if your vehicle s main job is to haul passengers or flammable materials you should r Get a class always carry a fire extinguisher Get a class B A BandC and C multi purpose extinguisher It s made ber extinguisher to put out flammable liquid fires and electrical 4 equipment fires Check out your TMs for recommended portable hand held fire extinguisher
15. LES 10 HMMWV Turret Tarp NSNs FMTV Air Springs Inflation HEMTT A4 Load Testing M1074P M1075P1 PLS STE ICE Wiring Harness Lead Acid Batteries Testing Charging Disposal 14 17 42 MRAP ROUTE CLEARANCE 18 Talon 3B Robot Track Adjustment 18 19 MRAP Rollover Avoidance 20 AVIATION 21 Aircraft TMs and Troubleshooting 21 M260 M261 Rocket Launcher Maintenance Tips 22 23 OH 58D Ground Handling Wheels 24 UH 60A Tool Selection 25 AH 64A D SSU Protection 26 Let PM Prevail 27 34 i SMALL ARMS Small Arms Gaging Requirements Small Arms Cleaning Tank Caution M16A4 Rifle M4 M4A1 Carbine BUIS Removal M16 Series Rifle Buttstock Correction M120 M120A1 M121 Mortar Tips M249 Machine Gun Barrel Marking M249 M240 Machine Gun Carbon Removal C q 3 TOOLS Tool Engraving Part 2 Tool Warranties for Marines CBRN Training Sources Online rr SOLDIER SUPPORT M978 HEMTT Fueling Safety Part 1 Fire Extinguisher Information LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AR 750 6 Revised DA Form 2404 Modifications Power Grid Training Course Improvised Explosive Device Effects Simulator Centrally Managed OCIE PS Magazine Back Issue Retention CALL Handbook CSDP Pointers Connie s Post Scripts You are invited to send PS your By order of the Secretary of the Army procedures questions on maintenance and supply problems and questions or comments on material published in PS Just
16. NSES I I DON T KNOW WHAT TO SAY SIRE WENT OFF TO BATTLE SEEKING VICTORY INSTEAD BACK BRUISED AND BATTERED YOU LEFT THE GARRISON WITHOUT PERMISSION WE 4 COULD HAVE BEEN OVER RUN YOU KILLED FIGHT WAS W OBSERVED BLUT THERE WAS GOOD REASON FOR YOUR LOSS SQUIRE Jfa THE POMMEL ON YOUR SWORD WAS LOOSE E 2 THE STRAP ON YOUR HELMET E TORN 4 YOUR SKIRMISH WAS LOST BEFORE IT BEGAN THE POINT ON THE STRAP YOUR LANCE ON YOUR WAS SPLIT SHIELD YES IT S TRUE ALL THOSE THINGS DID HAPPEN TO BE PREPARED BEFORE GOING INTO BATTLE TO MAKE SURE MY EQUIPMENT 15 MISSION READY 55922 NOW TELL ME EL WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THIS YOUNG SQUIRE HOW you MAKE YOUR EQUIPMENT MISSION READY WITH PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TO BE EXACT THE SCROLLS CONTAIN DIRECTIONS FOR CHECKS AND SERVICES TO KEEP EQUIPMENT READY FOR BATTLE OL HORSE REING HONE Sine oe LANCE CAHE LE cum ELD DSPE LI AGAIN HIS SHIELD PROTECTED HIM IN COMBAT WHILE HIS SWORD NQUISHED HIS ENEMIES SOMEDAY YOU BLUT YOU HAVE NOW GET WILL BECOME A MUCH TO LEARN SOME REST GREAT KNIGHT THIS 15 BUT YOUR FIRST STOP ON YOUR JOURNEY 8 TO KNIGHTHOOD j i E OU ARE INDUCTED INALLY HIS VICTORIE
17. O WONDER YOU SCRAPER ON 6 WAITED WEEK IN YOUR GAS CLEAN IT OUT YOU GUNS SYSTEM SHOULDA CLEANED ral zr ME KIGHT AFTER FIRING Clean center hole of regulator with POINTED END turning it clockwise and pushing in until scraper hits bottom PS 707 40 OCT 11 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email uA 0 Clean the piston grooves by scissoring the SCRAPER around the grooves For the chamber use the chamber brush and CLP If your M249 or M240 has trouble extracting a quick cleaning of the chamber usually fixes the problem CLP does a good job of cleaning off carbon but it also does a good job of collecting carbon So never use CLP or any of the other lubes on the barrel s gas regulator hole the gas regulator the gas cylinder or the op rod s piston end Clean carbon off those parts with the scraper only no CLP It s OK to use CLP to clean the barrel the chamber the rest of the op rod and the bolt face but wipe them dry before firing Another excellent way to fight carbon in the gas system is to change the barrel on both the M249 and M240 when you re supposed to For the M240 that means changing barrels every 10 minutes during sustained fire 100 rounds per minute and every two minutes during rapid fire 200 rounds per minute For the M249 during both sustained fire 40 rounds per minute and rapid fire 100 rounds per min
18. OOL IEDES wAS SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO TRAIN SOLDIERS HOW TO DEFEAT EXPLOSIVE DEVICES GRATIAS BRUTUS FOR VERILY CAUTIONUS I ALL I NEED NOT FEAR THE SAFETY THE IEDES WARNINGS HOWEVER SETTING UP HANDLING OR BREAKING DOWN THE DEVICE WITHOUT FOLLOWING PROCEDURES IN THE OPERATOR S MANUAL OR USING THE INCLUDED SAFETY GEAR IS DANGEROUS IEDES kits contain lots of parts and all of them should be handled carefully Use extreme caution when handling the Pyrotechnic Scalable Signature Device PSSD This 32 shot magazine based launcher uses M30 M31 cartridges so handling it without safety gear could result in serious injury to yourself or others The PSSD should never be powered on or armed during set up break down or while loading or unloading cartridges If the PSSD is detonated while anyone is closer than the required safety standoff distance it can cause injury from noise fragmentation and hazardous material You should find the safety gear needed for handling IEDES in the transit case that was fielded with the device Both the A Kit NSN 6910 01 572 4917 and B Kit NSN 6910 01 572 4925 contain specialized face visors gloves and hearing protection If some or all of your safety gear is missing contact your installation s training safety coordinator to get replacements When IEDES is first fielded to your unit a trainer will demonstrate proper handling procedures However be
19. OOTING GETS A IF THE RAMP 1 Wash the surface thoroughly LITTLE TRICKY WHEN SURFACE ON THE SURFACE 15 WORN H YOUR CARRIER 16 with soap and hot water Use a CAN BE DOWNRIGHT METAL FIX IT DANGEROUS LIKE THIS remove dirt grease and loose paint Rinse with hot water to further cut grease and oil 2 Let the ramp dry completely 3 Apply CARC primer to the bare metal surface Instructions for applying the primer start on Page 8 of TB 43 0242 WD CARC Spot Painting You ll find a list of primer NSNs in App B Depending on the primer you choose it will need to dry anywhere from 2 6 hours YOU CAN ACCESS 4 Use a paint brush to apply nonslip walkway compound TE 45 0242 AND to all the primed areas NSN 8010 01 527 4055 gets TM 435 0159 AT THE LOGSA ETM a gallon of tan walkway compound Instructions for WEBSITE applying the compound start WP 0010 00 6 of TM 43 https www logsa 0139 Painting Instructions for Army Materiel CVC Helmets l stands to reason crewmen Water and electronics don t mix So how you treat the headset in your CVC helmet has a lot to do with how well it works when you need it If you leave your helmet lying around it ll probably get wet the next time you clean your vehicle The earphones are very sensitive to water So when the mission s complete take your helmet with you or store it in a place where it won t get wet PS 707 Keep Headset High and
20. RRED Jr diner e extended cold weather OFF A UNIT S JAM V i PROPERTY WANS A V clothing system BOOK m Li INCLUDE support module ISM CIF contains more than 300 items Unit commanders here s a chance to scrub your property books You can move centrally managed OCIE out of PBUSE get it off your unit s property book and help the Army redistribute supplies Best of all moving centrally managed OCIE to your supporting CIF can also free up your unit supply personnel They ll no longer have to maintain manage or account for all these items PS 707 58 OCT 11 Click here for a copy of these articles to save or email advanced combat helmets Note Before transferring any centrally managed items to your CIF give them your lateral transfer documentation and set a date for the actual transfer to occur A lateral transfer is not considered complete until property accountability is transferred to the supporting gaining CIF and accounted for in the ISM CIF The CIF will transfer OCIE items to the Soldier s ISM CIF clothing records For OCIE items already issued or hand receipted to a Soldier transfer the items to the ISM CIF then note the transfer in the Soldier s ISM CIF clothing record The Soldier must sign the updated clothing record to finish the transaction To see the complete list of centrally managed OCIE with LINs and NSNs login to AKO https www us army mil suite doc 25856454 For more i
21. RVICE BRAKE MIGHT FAILS Most of the levers were purged at the manufacturing facility but it s possible that a few may have been installed It s unlikely the softer levers will break but a failure would lead to the loss of service brakes So inspect your tank now Just open the cooling fan access door on the right side of your tank and look for the lever between the v TES ETIN right cooling fan assembly EE SI and the exhaust duct If the lever is gold or you re good to go If a silver or aluminum lever is found ask your mechanic to replace it Mechanics order a replacement lever through normal supply channels using a priority level of 02 To expedite receipt of the replacement lever overnight shipping is available by contacting the Defense Logistics Agency DLA Call Center at 1 877 DLA CALL 1 877 352 2255 or DSN 661 7766 For OCONUS callers the DSN is 312 661 7766 To get credit submit a Product Quality Deficiency Report PODR against TACOM contract W56HZV 07 C 0224 You can start the PODR process at http www nslcptsmh csd disa mil webpqdr webpqdr htm For more information check out TACOM 11 014 https tulsa tacom army mil safety gpm tacom_wn GPA11 014 html CE es M1 FO 13 Series 7 MI ramp on your M113 series vehicle is made to load and off load troops quickly and safely But safety goes out the window if the ramp s nonslip coating is in bad shape F
22. S yx e MINTO THE ORDER ARE RECOGNIZED WW HE IS SUMMONED i M VESTED AS A FULL FLEDGEP KNIGHT Th PASS AND THE SQUIRE HAS APPLIED HIMSELF TO THE PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE iL a OF HIS EQUIPMENT a HAS PROVEN HIS 7 In THE GREAT HALL BRAVERY IN BATTLE WHERE THE KNIGHTS I HAVE GATHERED DO YOU HAVE THE MOST IMPORTANT ANYTHING TO SAY LESSON THAT I HAVE 4 THE NECESSITY TO YOUR FELLOW LEARNED 16 OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE KNIGHTS WHAT LESSONS HAVE YOU LEARNED HAVE LEARNED MEI TAKE MY WITH THE SHIELD EM BATTLE I SAW THAT NIGHT SHIELD AND SOLONG AGO i CARRY IT WITH E A 47 YOU ALWAYS LN ame WHERE 15 THE GAGING REQUIREMENT I CAN T BE FIRED BECAUSE GAGED IN MORE THAN A YEAR Dear Half Mast We have weapons in our unit that haven t been gaged in more than a year believe that means they are NMC but can t find where it states that in the TMs The Soldiers in my unit want to fire the weapons and can t prove to them that they shouldn t 55656 Dear SSG S G Since you are part of an Active Army unit you are absolutely right the weapons shouldn t be fired if they haven t been gaged in more than a year Every small arms 23 amp P TM has this statement Army small arms to undergo gaging by Direct Support or equi
23. TB 43 PS 707 The Preventive Maintenance Monthly is an official publication THE of the Department of the Army providing information for all Soldiers assigned PREVENTIVE to combat and combat support units and all Soldiers with unit maintenance and supply duties All information published has been reviewed and approved MAINTENANCE by the agency responsible for the equipment publication or policy discussed Application of the information is optional with the user Masculine pronouns may MONTH LY refer to both genders The use of product or company names does not constitute endorsement of those products services or companies by the U S Army ISSUE 707 OCTOBER 2011 SMALL ARMS Small Arms Gaging Requirements M2 M3 Series Bradley Shutdown Reminder Small Arms Cleaning Tank Caution M1 Series Tank Brake Levers M16A4 Rifle M4 M4A1 Carbine BUIS Removal M113 Series FOV Ramp Safety M16 Series Rifle Buttstock Correction CVC Helmet Headset Dryness M120 M120A1 M121 Mortar Tips M109 Howitzer M992A2 Air Box Cleaning M249 Machine Gun Barrel Marking M109A6 Paladin Fuel Cap Gasket Check M249 M240 Machine Gun Carbon Removal WHEELED VEHICLES TOOLS N HMMWV Turret Tarp NSNs 10 FMTV Air Springs Inflation 11 Tool Engraving Part 2 HEMTT A4 Load Testing 12 Warranties for Marines M1074P M1075P1 PLS STE ICE Wiring Harness 13 gt Lead Acid Batteries Testing Charging Disposal 14 17 CBRN s MRAP ROUTE CLEARANCE 18 CBRN Train
24. acket to get to the plugs on the Paladin s left air box Remove plugs and blow out sand and dirt Remove Remove bracket from Paladin air box Remove bracket from Paladin air box Paladin air E 3 If the dirt and sand have hardened which is what Toe if water mixed in you ll probably have to break up the mess with a screwdriver or chisel before blowing it out Be careful not to damage the bottom of the air box though Never clean the boxes by hosing them out with water That leads to rust which causes even more clogging problems M109A6 Paladin REFUELING CHECK THE CASKET eer when it comes to the fuel cap on your M109A6 Paladin it s all about the seal Taking the cap off and on exposure to the elements and just plain old age take a toll on the rubber gasket on the underside of the fuel cap When the gasket wears out it no longer creates a good seal between the fuel cap and the filler neck rim That can let water and dirt seep into the fuel cells And here s a news flash The engine won t burn water or dirt very well So take a good look at the fuel cap gasket whenever you refuel If the gasket is torn cracked or just plain worn out replace the fuel cap A new cap comes with NSN 2590 00 798 4056 PS 707 9 OCT 11 Click here for a copy of these articles to save or email DRIVERS YOU RE IN FOR A ROUGH RIDE IN YOUR 2 2 OR 5 TON FMTV IF YOU DON T KEEP THE VEHICULAR we Turret Ta
25. amples of how to use DA Form 2404 BLOCK TO READ ING AROUND THE DATA for PMCS quarterly inspections annual services battlefield damage FIELDS WOULD INVALIPATE THE FORM assessment and repair and estimated cost of damage My concern is with the proper use of section 1Oc Deficiencies and Shortcomings think only those examples listed should be included in 1Oc But have THEY MAY ALREADY HAVE AN APPROVED VERSION OF D FORM 2404 YOU CAN USE THAT IS EQUIPMENT SPECIFIC INSPECTION AND MAINTERHANEU woe EHELT Hum PER M x Ta Bpem d DT d WODEHOGITOEE DUE a U CORPORATIO new ian seen some units turn column 1Oc into a checklist For example Inspect TE TS 1 To RARE tank pump and plumbing for leaks Is this permitted uan mim Vus a farvi suri CDLUMMN J Sere Connie r fated s Doku Drie Ce pe MR me 6 4 TELLS WE VE RECEIVEP US A FORM 15 NOT SIMILAR INQUIRIES 1 CONSIDERED ALTERED FROM OTHER PT l3 i OR MODIFIED AS LONG READERS SO AS IT S BEING USED THIS SEEMS TO d FOR ITS INTENDED BE A COMMON i PURPOSE CONCERN Tw LA LIMITI p neca aont mv m Pug resur STATUS yO 5 Tee
26. back it has a manual switch for battery types It comes with alligator clamps so it should only be used on batteries that have been removed from your vehicle BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED HAZARL OWS MATERIAL The pallet charger is a 12 volt 12 station charging unit This charger can connect to any type or size of 12 volt vehicular battery Each charging station on the charger works independently That way any combination of lead acid batteries can be charged at the same time Pallet charger NSN 6130 01 532 7711 The Associated PP 1660 Type F charger charges both 12 volt and 24 volt batteries It has two charging cables one for the NATO slave connection and one with battery clamps This charger was issued with the early SATS Associated PP 1660 Type F charger NSN 6140 01 518 7866 50 SURE YOU FOLLOW HAZARPOUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL PROCEDURES OUTLINED BY THE TECH MANUAL ANP STATE FEVERAL AND LOCAL HOST NATION LAWS ALSO USE DA PAM 200 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT AS A RESOURCE YOU LL FIND THE HODA GUIDANCE ALARACT MESSAGE NUMBER 100311741 AMHS DTG 0518252 MAY 10 YOU CAN SEARCH FOR ALARACTS ON AKO YOU CAN ALSO VIEW IT ONLINE USING THIS LINK https www us army mil suite page 550282 PS 707 17 HERE ARE YOUR CHARGING OPTIONS FOR MORE ASSISTANCE CONTACT LTC PENNY TONIOLLI CALL HER AT 703 697 0556 DSN 227 0556 OR E MAIL penny toniolli us army mil OCT 11 Av
27. by testing them when you think they could be bad Turn them in only when testing shows they are bad THE TEST EQUIPMENT YOU NEED 16 IN THE STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE TOOL SATS YOU CAN ALSO ORDER INDIVIDUAL TESTERS LOAD TESTERS INDICATE THE BATTERY S ABILITY TO HOLD ITS VOLTAGE WHILE UNDER LOAD MAKE SURE YOU READ THE OWNER S MANUAL FOR LOAD TESTERS BEFORE USING THEM OTHERWISE YOU MIGHT GET INCORRECT RESULTS PS 707 And the mini battery tester MBT 1 is a micro ohm load tester designed as a diagnostic tool for the operator A fixed post positive connector and coil cord moveable negative connector make checking multiple batteries easy and fast MBT NSN 6130 01 463 8499 FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERIES BEFORE PUTTING THEM INTO SERVICE RECHARGE THE BATTERIES AFTER REMOVAL IF YOU RE GOING TO STORE THEM YOU DON T HAVE TO RECHARGE THE BATTERIES IF THEY ARE HEADED TO DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES 15 EEG The Pro 4HD charger automatically selects 12 or 24 volts It senses the battery s condition and provides only the voltage the battery can accept It comes with two charging cables one for the NATO slave connection and one with alligator clamps Pro 4HD charger NSN 6130 01 500 3401 cis En T iu U 271 HHHHH 4 G t dod 4 2 oN Ue The Pulse Charger World Version Plus is a 12 volt only charger on the
28. ce the hours support needs to spend looking for and fixing a minor problem on a component you turned in as bad n IF YOU DON T TROUBLE 50 END YOUR SHOOT THOROUGHLY YOU LL TROUBLES BY END UP UNNECESSARILY TROUBLESHOOTING SPENVING MONEY ANP THOROUGHLY LIKE REPLACING PARTS YOUR TMS SAY 33 A CERO YO Wolly BA PS 707 OCT 11 3 ia a An rorum Seam ae aaa desidia M260 M261 Rocket Launcher YOUR 260 261 ROCKET LAUNCHER WILL ROCK IF YOU Suspect the contacts If you load rockets in the launcher but rockets aren t registering as being loaded suspect the contacts Before you spend a lot of time troubleshooting first l try cleaning the contacts in the tubes where the rockets aren t registering If the contacts are dirty the rocket doesn t have a good electrical connection which prevents the launcher from knowing the rocket is loaded dana Rockets Mark bad tubes If troubleshooting does turn up a bad tube mark out its number immediately on the top of the launcher at each end That way you will remember which tube is bad and will know not to bother loading a rocket in it again PE us 255283 2282225 22 2 CONNECTOR ASSIGNIWEN Tube bad Mark out its number on launcher Clean with clean bore brush It is important t
29. city can also build up on you and your clothes especially if they re nylon or wool Taking off charged clothes i or tugging at them could unleash a spark If the clothes are wet with fuel they could burst into flames Nylon clothes have another drawback If they catch fire they melt Keep a 5 gal water can on your truck You ll need it if fuel splashes on you Use water to rinse fuel off your clothes before you strip down Also use it to flush your eyes and skin as needed Next month PS 708 will present the service nozzle put a drip pan under it to l catch overflow or drips Ti second and final part in this series about Fuel leaks you can spot Fuel vapors you can t You ve got to sniff safe fuel handling Part 11 will discuss night them out Liquid fuel evaporates forms vapors and mixes with air It s fueling placards smoking sources of especially dangerous in areas that are poorly ventilated Even an empty ignition fire extinguishers and education fuel tank may still have some lingering vapors mixed with air Add a flame or spark to the mix and it could explode PS 707 49 OCT 11 Fire Extinguishers MISSION CAPABLE STRICTLY SPEAKING THERE S De EXTINGUISHER POT 1 IN THIS Guy l amp HE NMC OR TABLES IN OTHER TMS DON T EVEN MENTION A FIRE EXTINGUISHER NMC IF ITS FIRE 50 HOW DO vou EXTINGUISHER 15 KNOW IF IT S OK TO MISSING OR NOT ROLL WORKING PMCS TABL
30. get the driver s windshield And NSN 2510 01 561 2540 brings the passenger windshield Order both with CAGE code 34623 CONTAINERIZED KITCHEN S WINCH DRUM ASSEMBLY The NSN part number and description for the containerized kitchen s winch drum assembly shown as Item 1 in Fig 2 of TM 10 7360 226 13 amp P Aug 01 w Ch 4 Mar 07 are wrong They ve changed to NSN 3950 01 511 1191 Part number 50390 201 Decription PARTS KIT WINCH The CAGE remains the same Make a note until the TM is updated DISTRIBUTION To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number IDN 340312 requirements for TB 43 PS Series Would You Stake Your Life righ on the Condition of Your Equipment DON T FORGET YOUR SAFETY GOGGLES A S Q 2 QUICKLY
31. h Barrels Be ID ed Dear Chief J F Yes barrel marking should be an official requirement This will be added in the next change to TM 9 1005 gun TMs for both 201 23 amp P The best way to ID the barrels for both the barrels to be ID ed M240 and M249 machine guns is to safety wire a dog for the receiver they tag underneath the barrel s heatshield Make sure the are headspaced for wire ends don t stick out where they can poke someone Shouldn v this You can also paint the number on the barrel official requirement Wh don t since it s critical at you don t want to do is engrave that Soldiers the number on the barrel That ruinsv use a barrel the barrel s finish which leads that hasn t been to corrosion and a headspaced for that ined barrel receiver l CWH J F Dear Half Mast There is no requirement in the M249 machine I THINK I HAVE CONGESTION WHOO FEEL AWFUL WHAT CAN VO TO HELP 6 carbon is allowed to build and build inside the gas systems of M249 M240 machine guns they fire slower and slower and then not at all The key to gas relief for both machine guns is the scraper Each scraper part is designed to scrape away carbon from different parts of the gas system And the sooner you use the scraper the easier the job is The longer carbons sits the harder it gets It eventually becomes like enamel 5 HERE S HOW TO USE THE I CAN T BUDGE N
32. ical first by power grids that supply power to new aoe power hungry technologies Many way to servicemembers do not know how to set up emplace power grids properly Proper power installation of power grids can prevent structure CECOM LCMC Information Technology Field Service Branch IT FSB Tactical Power Integration Team TPIT now offers a 2 week power grid training course that teaches Soldiers how to install the CPS properly This is important because CPS installation does not currently fall under any military occupational specialty SECOND WEEK INCLUDES ae tain and bombs not only threats in a war zone 7 GRID TRAINING Something as simple as taking a shower or washing a WITH POWER 500626 Vehicle can end in tragedy Several Soldiers have died from 5222 INSTALLATION electrocution and others have been injured in power related DISTRIBUTION OF THE CENTRAL SYSTEMS POWER SOLUTION incidents IT These kinds of tragedies are caused by overloaded circuits inadequate extension cords or improperly emplaced grounds in the power system Following safety procedures could have COVERS Jm TM e Electrical safety electrical theory Grounding and bonding methods prevented such disasters y 54 w _ c aS Frayed wiring plus overloaded li 4
33. ilot seat because the sensor SSU mounts and the seat are very close The mounts are not strong and break easily if the heavy seat bangs into them The SSU sends signals to the integrated helmet display sighting system IHADSS If the SSU is broken your helmet will I WILL VANQUISH no longer be connected to aircraft ere 23 weapons and the target acquisition zin LA AM acm om designation sight TADS oo s If the mounts are broken it s over for your bird It will be red X d and won t be flying until the SSU mount gets repaired by a depot maintenance contact team The pilot seat is less of a problem because there s more clearance between the SSU 5 and the seat But if you re not careful removing the pilot seat the SSU suffer EL TA M damage there too i 222 Be careful removing your seats If you aren t SSU will take a licking and gt stop ticking re al PS 707 26 OCT 11 SIGHTING THE ENEMY THE YOUNG SQUIRE SPURS HIS STEED FORWARD DISCOVERS HE HAS BITTEN EM OFF MORE THAN HE CAN CHEW Tug saure FIGHTS BRAVELY BUT A SHARP HE S HAD ENOUGH THAT WILL WAR TOPPLES LM HIM TO THE y GROUND im d ug LAST THING HE SEES BEFORE HE FADES INTO LINCONSCIOUSNESS IS A MAGNIFICENT Back iN THE CASTLE THE YOUNG SQUIRE SLOWLY REGAINS HIS SE
34. ind other info and requirements on 60 81 and 120 mm mortars on Pages 48 49 of TB 9 1000 247 34 The TB is on the ETM site https www logsa army mil etms welcom1 cfm The 120 mm mortar systems with LINs M68405 and M68326 and their M120 mm cannons NSN 1015 01 522 2630 now require Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced PBUSE reporting Unique Item Tracking UIT Check with your property book officer for help Breech cap and cannon tube must stay together Check serial numbers to make sure you ve got the right ones 38 OCT 11 Click here for a copy of these articles to save or email All mortar cannons must have current Weapons Record Data cards DA Form 2408 4 prior to firing Soldiers authorized to fill out the card should make sure their Unit Identification Codes UICs are current and show only those UICs that they support or are assigned to For more HN M IN 2408 4 information on mortars and UICs see PS 700 https www logsa army mil psmag archives PS2011 700 700 19 20 pdf I M SURE UNDERSTAND ALL THIS 5 7 GUESS BETTER Busca CALL JOE SCHMIDT de GUYS CONTACT TACOM S JOE SCHMIDT AT DSN 786 1216 586 282 1216 d OR EMAIL 4 joe schmidt Fa x us army mil Wi ALWAYS A l Goop DEA I FOR MORTARS M249 Machine Gun Should Bot
35. ing Sources Online di p Talon 3B Robot Track Adjustment 18 19 fr ni MRAP Rollover Avoidance 20 rn SOLDIER SUPPORT M978 HEMTT Fueling Safety Part 1 AVIATION 21 Fire Extinguisher Information Aircraft TMs and Troubleshooting 21 LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT M260 M261 Rocket Launcher Maintenance Tips 22 23 LE OH 58D Ground Handling Wheels 24 750 6 Revised UH 60A Tool Selection 25 Form 2404 Modifications AH 64A D SSU Protection 26 Power Grid Training Course Improvised Explosive Device Effects Simulator Centrally Managed OCIE PS Magazine Back Issue Retention CALL Handbook CSDP Pointers Let PM Prevail Connie s Post Scripts You are invited to send PS your order of the Secretary of the Army procedures questions on maintenance and supply problems and questions or comments on material published in PS RAYMOND T ODIERNO Just write to General United States Army Chief of Staff MSG Half Mast Official PS the Preventive Maintenance Monthly USAMC LOGSA AMXLS GP 5307 Sparkman Circle c Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 i Or email to JOYCE E MORROW logsa psmag conus army mil or Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army half mast us army mil Internet address 1120308 https www logsa army mil psmag pshome cfm PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly ISSN 0475 2953 is published monthly by the Department of the Army Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 5000 Periodical postage is paid at
36. les TO HELP VEHICLE ROLLOVERS LEARNED IN MIND BEFORE YOU START THE DAY S MISSION Perform rollover drill rehearsals with the gunner and crew prior to all missions Keep all mission equipment properly stowed Maintain appropriate speed for road conditions e Make sure your crewmembers wear seat belts or their Gunner s Restraint Systems GRS Use a ground guide when tactical conditions permit Unlock combat door locks in a non conflict situation That way rescuers can enter an ALSO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE MISSION S CRITICALITY AS WELL AS WEATHER TERRAIN x fg unlocked vehicle if needed WHEN PLANNING MISSION ROUTES USING COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT REMEMBER THAT MRAP VEHICLES HAVE LARGER PROFILES WEIGH MORE OCT 11 All Aircraft LOOK EVERYONE IT S THE TROUBLE HE S GONNA TAKE OUR SHOOTER TROUBLES HE S HERE TO FIND OUR PROBLEMS Mm doing a thorough job of troubleshooting prevents the unnecessary replacement of components and parts on your aircraft If you have problems with a component or aircraft system troubleshoot it from beginning to end like it says in the TM This will help you identify exactly what the problem is It may also help you find faults you can fix without sending components to the support shop Don t ignore troubleshooting even when you think it s a waste of time Trouble shooting can identify the problem and redu
37. nformation email the following Active Army National Guard Lillie Vinson CW4 Kenneth Gildner lillie p vinson us army mil kenneth gildner ng army mil Reserves Central Management Office Mr Michael Nixon Mr Amit Saigal michael nixon usar army mil amit k saigal civ mail mil MANY GOOP THINGS COME IN THREES ONE OF THE BEST TRIOS TO KEEP IN YOUR UNIT LIKE CHOCOLATE THE PAST THREE VANILLA STRAW gi YEARS OF BERRY ICE CREAM S omcumes units ask us how many years of PS Magazine they need to keep on hand We recommend keeping the last three years unless your local command says otherwise IF YOUR UNIT NEEDS BACK ISSUES OF P5 DROP HALF MAST A REQUEST AT half mast us army mil BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR FULL MAILING ADDRESS WHEN YOU WRITE Publications THE CSDP CAN IDENTIFY LOGISTICAL PROBLEMS ALLOW FOR TIMELY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS CALL Handbook Gives CSDP Pointers AND HELP STANDARDIZE SUPPLY DISCIPLINE AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH DA SUPPLY POLICY Wit the Army s growing focus on property accountability it s more important than ever for each unit to establish and enforce their Command Supply Discipline Program CSDP The Center for Army Lessons Learned CALL offers a helpful handbook to assist leaders in setting up their unit s CSDP and reducing fraud waste and abuse The Small Unit Leader s Guide
38. o clean out the tubes with CLP and a bore brush Otherwise dirt and carbon can cause the rockets to jam But your cleaning won t do much good if you clean with a dirty bore brush That just spreads the gunk around When the brush gets coated with dirt and carbon give it a good cleaning with soap and water Let the brush completely dry before using it again HEY THAT BRUSH 15 THAN WASH IT OUT WILL YA Use rocket loading tool Use the tool NSN 1005 01 536 7961 for loading and unloading rockets Without the tool you could jam the rocket in its tube against the rocket stop Then when you move the rocket forward to lock it in place the end shield may be punctured and the igniter wire and weather seal may be damaged That makes the rocket unusable because of possible exposure to electrostatic discharge and the hazard of electromagnetic radiation EMR to ammo and rockets Use rocket loading tool to avoid damaging r o l If you do damage an end shield contact your ammo _logistics quality assurance representative or turn in the rocket to the ammo supply point You re not authorized to replace end shields PROBLEM O d Save yourself a headache and possible aircraft damage by lifting the weapon and stowing it in the up position before you install the GHW Some mechanics know that installing the wheels while the rocket launcher and
39. oid L H ADJUST MENT A LOOSE TRACK ON YOUR TALON ROBOT 16 BAD NEWS TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE TRACK MEANS IT S GOING TO SLIP SLIPPAGE CAUSES MOBILITY PROBLEMS ON DIFFERENT SURFACES AND SLOPES JM L a 02 ups d With your fingers loosen the thumb nut counter clockwise z e O zi p pem JJ e Lift the chassis or turn it on its side so the track is freely suspended Using a 5 hex wrench set the track tension by turning the tensioner screw counter clockwise until the bottom edge of the small idler wheel is halfway between the track guide lugs Make sure you check for any movement of the large idler wheel There should be no lateral forward and backward movement of the wheel Using your fingers tighten the thumb nut by turning it clockwise to lock it into position Do not overtighten the track s tensioner screw or you ll shear its cotter pin Use the same procedure for the other side How well the robot steers and drives depends on the relative tension between the left and right track So be sure to adjust each track to the same tension IF YOU DON T HAVE A 5 6 HEX WRENCH HANDY IN YOUR TOOL BOX ui Thu 5120 01 47 95 i V _ m vy n pH WE LE LU 15 AVAILABLE COMES WITH NSN 92 MRAP Vehic
40. on section of the IETM make sure you dump the suspension air before setting up the outriggers Go to the Operator section of the IETM and find the procedure to Operate Air Suspension Dump Valve Follow those instructions Once you ve finished operating or load testing the crane inflate the suspension after stowing the outriggers That means the SPNSN AIR LOW indicator light located to the right of the speedometer and above the transmission oil temperature gauge should be OFF before you move the HEMTT This is important because if you operate the HEMTT without the suspension inflated you could damage the truck PS 707 12 a Ei um Hu m SL E i 2 Follow IETM instructions for operating air suspension dump valve OCT 11 4 13 M1074P1 M1075P1 PLS HEY WHAT amp TE ICE IT WAS WORKING MOMENT AGO BUT SERGEANT YOu TOLD US TO TEST A CRANE ON A HEMTT A4 STE ICE wiring harness on new and rebuilt PLS engines is getting raw deal That s because the harness can rub against the rotating back plate of the engine s 200 amp generator Enough rubbing wears away the insulation and exposes the wiring That causes an electrical short in the vehicle s diagnostic system A short means no STE ICE L Wm wiring Va Iam P ZU BT harness with zip tie or clamp
41. our tools first check with ANE TOOLEZ the manufacturer to see if engraving the DO YOUR WRENCHES tools will affect the warranty If it will HAVE LIFETIME ask the manufacturer what they charge WARRANTIES YES OK DOES for doing the engraving If that s more ENGRAVING than you want to pay you re left with THEM AFFECT THE WARRANTY the alternatives of painting or taping the ID number on the tool Some units are also putting bar codes on tools Not sure which of your tool sets have lifetime warranties PS 655 Gane 07 listed many of the sets kits and outfits SKO that have lifetime warranties You can view the story at https www logsa army mil psmag archives PS2007 655 655 28 29 pdf For more current SKO info go to https pmskot army mil PS 707 42 OCT 11 Click here for a copy of these articles to save or email Replacing Tools Under Warranty If you do break a tool that s under warranty through normal use you can usually get it replaced within a couple of business days Here s how Go to the PM SKOT link on the previous page Click on CONTINUE and then REPLACEMENT WARRANTY That brings you to the link that has both tool warranty and replacement links For a warranty claim click on the warranty link and enter the requested info If you need to replace a tool broken through abuse or one that s been lost or stolen get it through the replacement process That way PM SKOT can give you
42. ples are the M2 and M48 machine gun back plates the MK 19 bolt assembly and anything plastic Solvent will eat up these parts Check the operator TMs for info on what parts to keep away from solvent LEAVE THAT INSTALLED ON ME ALL THE TIME IN CASE THOSE FANCY OPTIC A M16 Buttstock Picture Wrong The picture of hte new M16 series rifle hybrid buttstock PS showed on Page 24 in PS 703 Jun 11 was wrong When you order the new buttstock kit NSN 1005 01 569 6938 it will look like the picture on WP 0021 19 in TM 9 1005 319 23 amp P PS 707 37 OCT 11 M120 M120Al M121 Mortars MORTAR MATTERS THAT MATTER HERE ARE A Z c FEW RULES L 1 on ALL MORTAR KA REMEMBER YOU RE THE INFAMOUS 11729 NEED TO REPORT ABOUT THEIR Pi T 2 M20 M2OA1 The M298 cannon 22 breech and cannon tube are a matched for life set and shouldn t be switched between cannons The breech cap s firing pin and the cannon s white line must align for the cannon assembly to lock into the baseplate securely That s why they re matched for life The serial numbers are stamped on both the breech cap and cannon tube to help you keep track According to TB 9 1000 247 34 Standards for Overseas Shipment of Small Arms Equipment the M298 tube can t exceed a bore diameter of 4 757 inches for unit deployment or overseas shipment You can f
43. rn the CAB knob on the hydraulic manifold control panel to the right There s only one situation when you need to deflate the air springs and thats when you re preparing your FMTV for air transport So leave em alone at all other times Keep cab And if you have to replace the PUM i A Press and air springs order them using NSN pun t turn CAB 2510 01 481 7663 and NSN 2510 Ff G knob to right 01 481 7651 Use your parts manual 0 intlate air springs as a guide Both air springs on basic and model FMTVs serial numbers under 100 000 can be repaired by replacing the air bag To order the air bag use PN PP997900 with CAGE 26952 An NSN will be assigned later Cab air bags aren t on AIR model FMTVs serial numbers 100 001 and higher PS 707 11 OCT 11 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email 45 You want your equipment to work but that doesn t always happen And if you ve tried load testing a crane on your HEMTT A4 you might have experienced this Troops have found that load testing a crane on a HEMTT A4 leads to the suspension air bags inflating and raising the load This makes it impossible to measure the drift of the load during the test Avoid this problem by following these updated load test procedures that will be added to your HEMTT A4 IETM EM 0288 When you set up the crane under the Prepare Crane For Operati
44. rp NSNs AIR SPRINGS IN PS 699 WE GAVE you NSNS TO GET REPLACEMENT TARPS FOR YOUR HMMWV TURRETS BUT THOSE NONS LEAD TO TERMINAL ITEMS 50 1 WE HAVE NOT JUST ONE NEW NSN FOR You TWO A 2 X 17 A FITTEP Dear Half Mast On Page 11 of PS G99 Feb 11 you recommended that we cover our HMMWN turrets with a tarpaulin NSN H610 OO HH2 97396 to Keep rain and snow from flooding inside the vehicle But FED LOG shows the NSN you gave us is a terminal item What s a good replacement Dear Chief J H Sorry about that We ve got two options for you NSN 2540 00 587 2532 brings a 12x17 ft tarpaulin Or you can order a fitted cover with NSN 2540 01 330 6177 PS 707 10 OCT 11 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email AIR SPRINGS INFLATED ENE FATED IF THE CAB GETS DOWN TO METAL TO METAL CONTACT YOU WON T BE A STRANGER TO PAIN A few well intentioned operators believe they have to deflate both air springs before tilting the truck s cab Problem is they forget to re inflate them when they finish the work That presents problems With no air the cab isn t level Bumps and jars during operation can make the springs pinch the bag A damaged bag won t hold air causing your backside to suffer big time on a bumpy road If the air springs on your truck are flat re inflate em The panel s J 4 ievel with a little misleading Just press and inflated air tu
45. s If the TMs don t list any consider one of these NSN 4210 01 149 1356 NSN 4210 01 189 6452 NSN 4210 01 481 3875 They re class B and C dry chemical extinguishers that use potassium bicarbonate as an FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE 5 4200 200 10 ee HAND PORTABLE FIRE agent Each EXTINGUISHERS APPROVED one has a 5 Ib FOR USERS capacity AR 750 6 Revised A revision to AR 750 6 U S Army Equipment Safety and Maintenance Notification System went into effect in Dec 2010 This rapid revision updates the current command activity names of Army service component commands and direct reporting units It also assigns responsibility to the Army DCS G 4 to organize and convene an Army Safety Action Team ASAT when material risk is determined to be high on any piece of Army equipment in accordance with AR 385 10 The Army Safety Program It s available on the Army Publishing Directorate s website UHHH I M NOT SURE WE RE TO TAMPER CHECKLIST I THROUGH WITH THAT FORM BETTER FOR PMCS ON THIS IL __ ASK HALF MAST DA FORM 2404 _ IT S A GOOD IDEA FOR YOU TO CHECK WITH THE LCMC RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT YOU ARE SERVICING Dear Half Mast IMPROPER FORM MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE THINGS DA Pam 750 8 The Army Maintenance Management System LIKE CHANGING FORM FIELD TITLES FOR EXAMPLE TAMMS Users Manual snows ex
46. s during training Here are a few precautions to help your weapons survive cleaning tanks Small A E e 2 2 CLEANING TANKS WITH NO LUBE MEANS CORROSION CORROSION RUINS ME Don t clean small arms in the same cleaning tank you use for things like vehicle parts They may have contaminants that could damage weapons Use only dry cleaning solvent Type I 81349 MIL PRF 680 This is the only solvent authorized for small arms NSN 6850 01 474 2316 brings 55 gallons NSN 6850 01 474 2317 5 gallons NSN 6850 01 474 2319 1 gallon and NSN 6850 00 281 1985 4 1 gal containers DUDE YOU JUST CLEANEP s HMMWV PARTS YOU RE NOT PUTTING ME IN I M THE THERE ONLY SOLVENT YOU CAN USE SMALL P Ir ARMS PS 707 36 Use a metal basket in the tank to ensure no parts disappear during cleaning When the weapons come out of the tank they must be completely wiped clean of solvent and allowed to completely dry But here s the important part The weapons must then be completely lubricated before storage Solvent removes every bit of lubrication from weapons If weapons are stored without being re lubed count on them being ruined by corrosion Protect yourself from solvent It s strong stuff Wear goggles rubber gloves and coveralls with the sleeves rolled down Remember that some weapon parts should never be dunked in solvent Exam
47. se you ll need your muscles to turn it Some mechanics improvise trying to use the old positioner tool with an extension They end up with busted knuckles cuts and abrasions gouges on the transmission sump case and damage to the filter sleeve tang area Using a hammer and extension or the old tool leads to depot level repairs that may include replacing the filter sleeve or even the transmission The end result is costly downtime and reduced operational readiness If you still have the old tool hanging around don t use it It requires brute strength and often slips off causing damage Make the tool listed in Fig 264 in WP 2014 00 of TM 1 1520 237 23 20 aoccocc T F j When changing trans Use this tool and not this one B miccion oil fi mission oil filter PS 707 25 OCT 11 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email 565i T MEDIEVAL TIMES A YOUNG SQUIRE STANDS WATCH A LIGHT I LL GO WILL BECOME OFF IN THE I WON T YANK a i A KNIGHT DISTANCE THEM OUT 2 LIKE THE ONE IT 15 THE ow SEATCAN SEATS 55 TAKES A REAL BEATING aA Sel NOW IS MY CHANCE TO EARN Mechanics one component in your AH 64 that can t take a licking and keep on ELT a KNIGHTHOOD ticking is the sensor surveying unit SSU NSN 1270 01 159 7994 2 i Pay attention when removing the co p
48. site has a wealth 2 i A Iun pour of other training material all kinds of een SUE ESD BENS CHE ond exu dota e CBRN Specialist MOS T Course Phase 1 online access instructions me MES MAO mask MAT PATS the ICAM Er eUS Army CBRN School Training Support This site contains training materials AE MIT nuo M17 P CBRN n no ee used by the school to train CBRN Warfighters js Al EMIT Gop anim tel thew com Il e CBRN Collective Training This site contains CBRN materials for unit training AL IM as e CBRN Soldier Training This site offers tools resources and information for training their unit Soldier training that includes critical tasks e Standards in Training Commission The site assists units 4 in developing weapons training strategies and requirements 6 44 Ger qa PANI A MEL Get a Safe Handle on Fuzling IT S RISKY BUSINESS T OPEN FLAMES STATIC HANDLING ELECTRICITY OR SPARKS FUEL CAN SET OFF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS LIQUID FUEL IRRITATE YOUR SKIN EYES su IN COLD WEATHER SUPER COOLED FUEL CAN INFLICT FROSTBITE ON BARE SKIN ALL REASONS TO PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN YOU RE WORKING AROUND YOUR M978 HEMTT TANKER PS 707 46 OCT 11 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email WE VE PUT TOGETHER GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING FUEL SAFELY FUEL HANDLERS M
49. sure to read the list of warnings and follow the set up handling break down instructions in the operator s user manual OUM 05 6920 703 10 Mar 2010 If your original OUM is missing contact the IEDES pro ject director Ron Inmon at DSN 970 3364 407 208 3364 or email ron inmon us army mil All four SAFE ARM wheels are color coded with GREEN side for SAFE and RED side for ARMED When PSSD is in SAFE mode all 4 wheels should be turned with GREEN indicators facing out D gan IE LALLZECLLZE Z V a Ee Ur When PSSD is in ARMED mode all 4 wheels should have RED warning indicators facing out NOTE Wheels are on both sides of PSSD Logistics Management HEY LET S GREAT IDEA P HEAD OVER TO THAT S d THE CIF TODAY REALLY ANP SEE WHERE WE BELONG WHAT S UP ANYWAY Ihe Army reports that some centrally managed organizational clothing and individual equipment OCIE is showing up in PBUSE Generally units should not buy or stock centrally managed OCIE issued by Central Issue Facilities CIFs Too often OCIE accountability is lost during change of commands and deployments Loss of visibility can also mean money down the drain if a unit reorders OCIE it already has EXAMPLES OF CENTRALLY EE uM 7007 ME oce THAT BE bom TRANSFE
50. the Huntsville AL post office and at additional mailing offices Postmaster Send address changes to PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly USAMC LOGSA AMXLS GP 5307 Sparkman Circle Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 5000 Issue 707 TB 43 PS 707 Approved for Public Release Distribution is Unlimited THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MONTHLY October 2011 IF HE SURVIVES HE HAS MUCH TO Will he survive Uill he learn Fina out on page 27 7 lt TT OH BOY NOT ONLY DOES THAT BLACK HAWK GET TO GO THROUGH RESET BUT IT ALSO GETS A THOROUGH INSPECTION HEY YOU RE RIGHT FROM RESET YOU LOOK GREAT NE o dd Y I TO CHECK YOU OUT L ANYWAY 2s so M ost Soldiers are very familiar with the Army s Reset program that puts equipment back into mint condition Whether it s radios aircraft tanks or weapons everything gets torn apart During Reset every part of an end item has hands laid on it Everything is laid bare down to the nuts bolts screws and wiring so that the components and hardware can be either repaired replaced or refurbished At some point unlike Humpty Dumpty who couldn t be put back together again your equipment is put back together in like new condition After it is cleaned refurbished and repaired your equipment is put back in the Army inventory Because so many things can happen during Reset
51. the M296 machine gun are installed is troublesome The launcher or other weapon systems get in the way when the wheels are put on the aircraft skids A common practice is to remove the expandable bolt pin from the universal weapons pylon lift the weapon re insert the bolt pin and then allow the weapon to rest against MECHANICS YOUR KIOWA WARRIOR S GROUND HANDLING INTERFERE WITH ITS WEAPONS IF YOU INSTALL THE That solution has its own problems The weapon could slip from your hands and bang against the pin Even if you re careful and manage to rest the rocket pod or an M296 machine gun on the pin the pod and gun will eventually bend the pin And if HELLFIRE missiles are FW installed their fins can be damaged by the wheels When installing the ground handling wheels it s best to stow weapons in the up position like it says in Para 4 76 of TM 9 1090 214 23 amp P That way you won t be saying Click here for a copy of this article to save or email I THIS WILL WORK ON THE FLOW VALVE NOT ON MY KNUCKLES THAT ONE WILL WORK ON YOUR NERVES AND YOUR KNUCKLES NOT MUCH echanics using a hammer and an extension to turn off the main module transmission oil flow is not the way to go The oil filter flow valve positioner tool and a breaker bar are the right tools to use when changing the transmission oil filter on A Model Black Hawks Make sure the tool is cinched in properly becau
52. ute change the barrel every 200 rounds What you don t want to do with the M240 is change the gas regulator setting from Z1 The 72 setting produces much more carbon in the gas system The 72 setting should be used only in combat emergencies If your scraper and elbow grease just won t clean out all the carbon ask your armorer for help Leave M240 set at 1 except in emergencies IN PS 699 s 10 WE TOLD YOu gt TO ENGRAVE IU NUMBERS ARMY TOOLS Why Many Army tools have a lifetime warranty which means they re replaced for free if they re damaged or broken In some cases engraving or laser etching ID numbers on tools voids that warranty So that means if something goes wrong with the tool you could be stuck with the replacement cost Several readers wrote to PS that you should definitely engrave ID numbers on tools to help keep track of them One reader pointed out that TC 3 04 7 Army Aviation Maintenance says Paint etch tape or mark all tools for easy identification during inventories But unfortunately that doesn t change the fact engraving or etching tools may void their lifetime warranty One possible solution is to pay the tool s manufacturer to engrave the ID numbers on the tools That leaves the warranty in effect And it turns out some tool manufacturers say it s OK to engrave or etch the tools without affecting the warranty So when you re considering the best HELLO way to ID y
53. valent for Aviation units one year from receipt in accordance with the applicable technical manual This is NOT a part of initial services to be performed upon receipt of the weapon Active Army small arms will as a minimum undergo subsequent gaging on an annual every year basis Guard and Reserve small arms will as a minimum undergo subsequent gaging on a biannual every two years basis These prescribed gaging intervals are as stated the minimum required to assure the safety operability and reliability of Army small arms Any small arm may be inspected gaged on a more frequent basis It is recommended that weapons used in training be gaged after each training cycle has been completed In the M16 rifle s TM 9 1005 319 23 amp P this statement appears at the beginning of the manual after the General Warnings 4 lf Mas It s usually in the same place the other small arms TMs Click here for a copy of this article to save or email OK I M CLEAN NOW U BUT I NEED TO BE 4 COMPLETELY LUBED nits would be BEFORE YOU STORE better off never using cleaning tanks for their weapons mainly because it s too easy to mix up bolts when many weapons are run through the tanks P If a bolt is used with T a weapon it wasn t headspaced for the receiver can rupture during firing But cleaning tanks aren t going away especially at posts that are dealing with large numbers of weapon
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