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HEMTT: Solution for Purging
October 22, 2019 — Get a 5-gal container of cleaning compound (purging solution) for the M978-series HEMTT fuel tanker with NSN 7930-01-350-7034. For a 55-gal container, use NSN 7930-01-350-7035. You’ll find it listed in ATP 4-43, Petroleum Supply Operations... MORE

HMMWV: Up-Armored HMMWV Ball Joint
October 22, 2019 — Order a replacement for the up-armored HMMWV’s front or rear upper ball joints with NSN 2530-01-554-8288. That’s a new NSN, which replaces NSN 2815-01-601-6441, shown as Item 8 in Figs 163 and 147 of TM 9-2320-387-13&P (IETM EM 0323, Mar 14). But beware, the TM hasn’t been updated yet!... MORE

M249 Machine Gun: Scraper NSN Changes
October 22, 2019 — When your M249 machine gun’s scraper tool wears out, don’t use NSN 1005-01-131-1914 to order a new one. Here's the new NSN... MORE

Supply Management: Signature Required for Supply Pickup
October 22, 2019 — Supply Support Activity (SSA) accountable officers (AOs), did you know there’s a message out on customer pick-up and signature requirements? Be sure to eyeball it. Soldiers, before you leave the SSA with your supplies, make sure you Post Good Receipt (PGR) all the items being picked up. The AO will be watching... MORE

Radios: Care Keeps Radios Communicating!
October 21, 2019 — Dear Editor,Soldiers need reminding that rough treatment can quickly silence radios.If they jam connectors on, twist knobs hard, throw gear around, don’t watch where they’re stepping, and pile equipment on radios, then they’ll soon have a radio that can’t communicate.Carefully mate connectors. Don’t twist knobs farther than they want to go.Watch... MORE

AN/TPQ-50 Radar: New TM Available
October 18, 2019 — TM 11-5840-392-10 (Jun 19) is the new operator’s manual for the AN/TPQ-50 radar set, NSN 5840-01-578-4119. TM distribution is restricted, so you’ll need to log in with your CAC... MORE

AN/TSC-154A SMART-T: Open Door = Costly Mistake
October 18, 2019 — Dear Editor,I recently investigated an issue with an AN/TSC-154A Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Terminal-Tactical—SMART-T. It had a digital data transmitter—a DDT—and cable damaged during antenna stowage.This happened because the ground rod cover door was left open during antenna stowage, which allowed the door to catch on the RF-IN cable to the... MORE

MTRCS: Shut Doors & Heed Rain Cap Caution
October 18, 2019 — Dear Editor,Maintainers and operators aren’t following proper -10 TM procedures with the multi-temperature refrigerated container system—known as MTRCs.First, it’s important for maintainers to close the top engine access panels on the MTRCS.Leaves, tree branches, bird nests and other debris get into the MTRCS’ engine compartment through the open... MORE

Aviation: Battling Airframe Corrosion with Primers and Topcoats
October 17, 2019 — Protecting airframes is job #1 for aviation units. That’s why coating systems are needed to prevent corrosion to aviation assets.The typical coating consists of an aluminum pretreatment, typically a conversion coating such as MIL-DTL-5541, an epoxy primer, and a chemical agent resistant coating (CARC) topcoat. The conversion coating and primer are... MORE

Aviation: Be Static Electricity-Safe!
October 17, 2019 — To be safe around aircraft fuel, pay attention to detail.Recently, a Soldier’s arm and legs got soaked with fuel that gushed out of an open cap during a preflight inspection. He returned to the locker room to change, but static electricity from his winter underwear ignited the fumes.Outer clothing builds a charge when rubbing against the body and... MORE

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