Patriot: Stow the Antenna Shroud by the Book
By | Feb. 6, 2023
Patriot crew members must always follow the TM when stowing the antenna shroud to prevent damage to the SLC access covers. Keep reading for the full story…...
Patriot: Clear Window Before Radiating
By | June 23, 2022
Some Patriot operators need to pay more attention to the cautions and warnings in WP 6194 of TM 9-1430-1600-14&P (Sep 21). Read on to learn why...
Patriot: Contaminated Hydraulic Fluid Can Cause Faults
By | Aug. 3, 2021
Dear Editor, The Patriot system is deployed worldwide and operates in all types of conditions from hot and dry to moist and freezing. Under these conditions, the hydraulic system can become contaminated by either particles or...
Patriot Missile System: Don’t Skimp on Filters
By | March 27, 2020
This article initially appeared in PS 799, Page 38. Dear Editor, I know PS has recommended in the past that Patriot crews keep an extra set of filters on hand to make it easier for Patriot components to get plenty of cooling...
Patriot Missile System: Don’t Make GPS NMC!
By | Jan. 31, 2020
This article initially appeared in Issue PS 789, pages 37. Dear Editor, it doesn’t take much to make the Patriot launcher’s GPS NMC. A little too much muscle removing the two GPS cables can damage their wiring. On our last...
Patriot Missile System: Pinpoint PM
By | Jan. 29, 2020
This article initially appeared in Issue PS 785, pages 46-47. Dear Editor, we recommend these tips to keep Patriots firing with pinpoint accuracy: First, make sure to hit all the grease points and keep track of lubrication...