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Finding Religious Supplies
April 14, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 771 (Feb 17), p. 49. Dear Connie, I need the NSNs for religious furniture like pews, benches and chairs... 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

Get the Lead Out...Not!
April 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 797 (Apr 19), pp. 50-51. One question that comes up is whether it’s OK for Army units to use lead-free solder in electronic repairs or similar applications. The answer may surprise you... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: Cavity Wax Curbs Corrosion
April 12, 2021 — Soldiers, there’s a weapon to combat corrosion in all of those difficult-to-reach cavities on your tactical vehicles. Most of the cavities aren’t painted, which means that dirt and gunk just hide in there, corroding frames and cabs. Read all about it here... MORE

M149A2 trailer: Brake Hose Assembly NSN
April 9, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 782, p. 61 (Jan 18). To get the correct brake hose assemblies for the M149A2 water trailers, order NSN 4720-01-031-4387 (128” hose) for the right hand and NSN 4720-01-031-4386 (110” hose) for the left hand. Read on... MORE

Test Sets: All About AN/GRM-122 Components
April 7, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 797, pp. 48-50 (Apr 19). Looking for the TM for the radio test set AN/GRM-122, NSN 6625-01-432-8369? Unfortunately, there’s no single published TM for the test set, but there is a component list that can help you account for Army property per regulations. Some good news is that there are TMs for the AN/GRM’s major component part, the TS-4317/GRM... MORE

HYEX: Upper Support Rollers Need Oil
April 7, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 752 (Jul 15), p. 12. Hydraulic excavators are getting full-time workouts in Afghanistan tearing down wooden buildings and removing rubbish. Working around the clock means these vehicles need daily, weekly and monthly doses of PM. One particular area of concern is the upper support rollers for the excavator’s track. ... MORE

MHE-270/271 Forklift: 40 or 45? The Pressure’s On!
April 7, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 752 (Jul 15), p. 10. Dear Half-Mast, we’re scratching our heads when it comes to the tire pressure for our MHE-270 4K forklifts. The sidewall of the forklift’s tire, NSN 2610-01-320-0460, says the max pressure is 40 psi. But Item 8 in the before operation PMCS of TM 10-3930-664-10 says the correct pressure is 45 psi. ... MORE

Backhoe Loader: Dig Up Some PM!
April 7, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 18-19. Operators, safety is job #1 when using the backhoe loader (BHL)! So for tip-top backhoe operations, keep these pointers from WP 0012-8 and 0012-9 of tm 5-2420- 231-10 (Feb 09) in mind. ... MORE

I Own This: March 2021 Nominees
April 5, 2021 — PS Magazine’s I Own This campaign is designed to recognize Warfighters across all services who exemplify the highest standards of care for their assigned vehicles and equipment and contribute in meaningful ways to their unit's overall maintenance and supply posture. In short, they live and breathe readiness. This month, we had twelve (the most... MORE

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