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Patriot: Tips Worth Saluting
October 11, 2019 — Dear Editor,We’ve come up with a few tips that will save other Patriot Missile units time and trouble. Remember that pulling out the embedded data recorder no longer reboots the system. That used to be the standard check to see if the recorder was good. But the update to the Modern Man Station changed that. Because of the Combined Cryptographic... MORE

TMDE: Coordinators Now Train Online
October 11, 2019 — TMDE wants all of its unit support coordinators to take online training, even if they’ve had local TMDE training.After coordinators have taken the course and passed the five-question test, they’ll receive a training certificate by email.Here’s how to access the course: Go to https://ellc.learn.army.mil/ and click CAC/PKI Login. Select the... MORE

M30 BEB: Adapter Pallet Cable Needs Backup
October 10, 2019 — The M15 bridge adapter pallet (BAP) is used to launch and retrieve the new M30 bridge erection boat (BEB). A new BAP is issued with every M30.But be aware there are reports of damage to the high stress areas near the cable’s bullet on older BAPs. Watch high-stress areas for cable damage That could mean failure and an accident if the cable... MORE

8816M BMPM: Pave the Way to PM
October 10, 2019 — Operators,A little lube in the right place means smoother paving operations for your 8816M bituminous material paving machine (BMPM). And the conveyor grease fittings definitely qualify as the right place!The bank of five conveyor grease fittings is located under the BMPM’s hopper wing in the middle of the track on the right side. These fittings... MORE

8816M BMPM: Pave the Way to a Smooth Start
October 9, 2019 — Operators, keep these tips and procedures in mind before cranking up your 8816M bituminous material paving machine—your BMPM—at the worksite.These reminders can mean the difference between efficient paving and unnecessary down time. Start Up Make sure the EMERGENCY STOP switch on each control panel is off and the left and right joysticks are in... MORE

M149A2 Water Buffalo: Master Cylinder Replacement
October 8, 2019 — Order a replacement master cylinder for the M149A2 water buffalo trailer with NSN 2530-01-339-8620. This replaces NSN 2530-00-204-4800, shown as Item 4 in Fig 7 of TM 9-2330-267-13&P (Dec 15), which is a terminal item... MORE

Tactical Vehicles & Trailers: Your Best Bet? A Cargo Net
October 8, 2019 — A cargo net is your best bet for safety and security anytime you’re hauling stuff.An interior cargo net keeps gear in place and prevents stuff from hitting the driver or passengers if the vehicle swerves or rolls over. A net also keeps gear from bouncing around the cargo bay where it’ll likely get broken or damaged.An exterior cargo net does the... MORE

Spc. Chantal Martinez, a Motor Transportation Operator, assigned to 15th Transportation Company, 100th Brigade Support Battalion, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, OK, carefully backs up an M1097 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) with an attached M1101 Cargo Trailer with the help of a ground guide on March 20, 2019. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Dustin D. Biven)

Diesel Engines: Clobber the Slobber
October 7, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast,Lately, we’ve noticed oil leaking from the air box drain on our truck’s Detroit Diesel engine. Any ideas on how to stop it? SGT M.S.F. Dear Sergeant,The 8V9TA Detroit Diesel engine used in some tactical vehicles is a two-stroke engine. A natural output of that type of engine is slobber, which is partially burned fuel and condensation... MORE

M2/M3 Bradley: Did You Remember to Check the Oil?
October 7, 2019 — Every crewmen knows that checking the oil levels in their Bradley is a part of regular PMCS. But believe it or not, some crews aren’t doing that basic check. Read on to learn why it's important and what to do... MORE

M88A2: AFES PM Keeps Fires at Bay
October 7, 2019 — Your M88A2 recovery vehicle’s automatic fire extinguishing system—AFES—can save your vehicle from serious damage, as well as save the lives of you and your fellow crewmen. But the AFES needs regular preventive maintenance to ensure it can do its job... MORE

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