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M777A2 Howitzer: Solar Charger NSNs
September 24, 2020 — Keep the two (2) 12-volt batteries in the M777A2 howitzer’s 24‐volt system fully charged with the solar charger. It’s listed as Item 83 in WP 0098-38 of TM 9-1025-215-10 (Sep 19)... MORE

Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P): Equipment Transfer Guidance
September 24, 2020 — When changing from the M997A2 to the new M997A3 armored HMMWV ambulance, unit maintainers need to take specific steps to maintain a fully-functional Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P) digital computer set. Instructions are found in the attached PDF... MORE

815F Compactor: Air Filter Brush Off
September 24, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 774 (Jun 15), p. 58. Operators, a clean air filter element is crucial during construction operations, especially when there’s a lot of dust in the air. ... MORE

M287/AT4 Tracer Trainer: Need Help Getting Parts?
September 18, 2020 — Soldiers, if your unit has the M287/AT4 tracer trainer and is having trouble getting repair parts, here’s the why and the how to get what you need. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) doesn’t have the demand to stock some of the parts for this equipment, so you’ll have to order them directly from Saab... MORE

MEDEVAC: Hoist Bumper Spring Assembly Part Number Correction
September 14, 2020 — The MEDEVAC hoist bumper/spring assembly in both TM 1-1520-237-23&P (Jan 19) and TM 1-1520-280-23&P (Mar 20) has the incorrect obsolete part number, BL-12750-3. That part number, BL-12750-3, is a shorter crushable bumper and was replaced by BL-15975-3. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

DCGS-A: New TGS TM Makes Tactical Touchdown
September 14, 2020 — TM 11-5865-1098-10 (Jul 20) is the new operator’s manual for the Tactical Intelligence Ground Station (TGS) AN/TSQ-179E (V) 2, NSN 5865-01-673-1760. The HMMWV-mounted system is part of the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A)... MORE

M16-Series Rifle & M4 Carbine: Carrier Key Screw Ordering Advice
September 14, 2020 — If you’re trying to order the carrier key screw, NSN 5305-00-992-7284, and it’s being cancelled, here’s why. There’s an error in the DLA system, and they’re working to fix it. Until then, order the next higher assembly... MORE

M400W Skid Loader: Stop Needless Battery Replacement!
September 14, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 779 (Oct 17), p. 17. Operators, it’s no secret that M400W compact-skid loaders have an ongoing problem with battery drain. Most use the yellow-top Optima batteries... MORE

UH-60M: Replacement Searchlight Now Available!
September 14, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 802 (Sept 19), page 21. The searchlights on UH-60M helicopters have a problem. Their light sometimes dissipates... MORE

Army Equipment: Need to Look Up An Item Manager?
September 14, 2020 — Getting in touch with an item manager about a piece of equipment is pretty simple. Just go to: https://i2log.apg.army.mil/ and follow these instructions... MORE

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