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AH-64: Be Mindful of M230 Gun Procedures
January 22, 2020 — This article initially appeared in Issue PS 800, pages 22-23. The primary method for uploading and downloading ammo into the AH-64D/E’s sideloader is AUTO MODE. The sideloader/magazine controller (SMC) manual mode is used only when the AUTO MODE doesn’t work. Just be sure you follow the IETM instructions to the letter so you can stay safe. ... MORE

Maintenance Terrain Walk: MTW Boosts Unit Readiness
January 22, 2020 — This article initially appeared in Issue PS 770, pages 40-41. No unit, no matter how well-trained, can fight and win on the battlefield with poorly maintained equipment. At the end of the day, all maintenance actions must point to the goal of unit readiness. The maintenance terrain walk (MTW) is a tool that can increase leader understanding of maintenance and sustainment operations and, in turn, help units reach that goal... MORE

AGSE: Composite Repair Kits Have the Right Tools
January 21, 2020 — Airframe mechanics, having the right tools to make composite repairs is important. The K3000 composite repair kit, NSN 4920-01-628-2469, is a portable kit with specialized tools used to facilitate composite repairs while away from a fixed facility. ... MORE

Aviation: Replace Broken Tools Quick and Easy
January 21, 2020 — This article initially appeared in Issue PS 780, page 22. Mechanics, did you know the aviation foot locker (AFL) and the new aviation tool system (NATS) are covered under a Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) warranty program? So if your tools are damaged, exchange them for new ones... MORE

Stryker: Start-Up and Shutdown by the Book
January 21, 2020 — Drivers, your Stryker needs you to do your job so it can do its job. And part of your job is starting up and shutting down your vehicle the right way. That makes sure no critical components are damaged. Here’s how... ... MORE

Black Hawk: Unserviceable Pressure Altimeters Need Turn-In
January 15, 2020 — Photo by Mark Olsen Mechanics,A new five-year maintenance and overhaul (M&O) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is now in place for Black Hawk pressure altimeters, NSN 6610-01-091-3701 (PN B4420210002) and NSN 6610-01-091-3702 (PN 107450-31327).If you have unserviceable pressure altimeters, send them to: New Cumberland Army... MORE

Stryker: Route Your Way to Good DVE Cable PM
January 15, 2020 — Your Stryker’s driver’s vision enhancer (DVE) helps you see your way through tough driving conditions. But if you don’t take care of the cable for the DVE, your Stryker becomes NMC!. Heeding this article and spending $3 could save your unit as much as $4,400... MORE

SINCGARS: To Reprogram or Not?
January 14, 2020 — Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Ramelb Dear Half-Mast,I work at a signal shop. We test, troubleshoot and repair communications equipment, including the 1523 model SINCGARS radios. Is it important to reprogram the radios to the latest version on the GRM? We use the PL-1536/GRM and the 9.0 program is available to reprogram the radios. Currently, most of... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: Feed Tray Pin PM
January 13, 2020 — Some Soldiers aren’t using the right pin on their M2A1 machine gun’s feed tray and that’s an accident waiting to happen... MORE

M777A2 Towed Howitzers: Covers Protect Level Vials
January 13, 2020 — You can keep your M777A2 sights in the fight longer by covering the optical fire control's level vials when they're not in use. The covers help protect the fragile vials from damage and from sunlight that causes premature fading and clouding... MORE

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