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MEP-1030: My Right Arm For the Right Cable
September 30, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast,Our unit received an MEP-1030 5-kW tactical quiet generator (TQG) set, NSN 6115-01-561-7329 (LIN G42488). Included in the set was a cable,NSN 6150-01-586-0026 (PN 04-21228, CAGE 30554).But in WP 0019-3/4 of TM 9-6115-749-10 (Feb 11), the Basic Issue Items (BII) Section lists a paralleling cable, NSN 6150-01-406-9533 (PN 88-22209), as... MORE

SECM: Get Parts for a Rainy Day
September 30, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast,Our unit needs help finding NSNs for some parts on the shop equipment, contact maintenance (SECM) truck.First is the rain build-up tube, NSN 4710-01-619-6151. It’s shown as Item 13 in Fig 2 of TM 9-4940-574-13&P, but the NSN is a terminal item. Is there a replacement NSN?Second is the rain gutter shown as Item 15 in Fig 2. It has a... MORE

AN/TYS-94H (V)2: IFS TM Includes RPSTL
September 30, 2019 — The AN/TYS-94H (V)2 Intelligence Fusion Server (IFS), NSN 7010-01-664-0660, is covered in TM 11-7010-659-13&P (Oct 18). TM distribution is restricted, so you’ll need to log in with your CAC... MORE

AN/GYK-78B(V)3: New CDSS TM Hits Virtual Shelves
September 30, 2019 — 11-7010-638-13&P (Apr 19) is the new operator and field maintenance manual, including repair parts and special tools list, for the AN/GYK-78B(V)3 cross domain server set (CDSS), NSN 7010-01-672-9088... MORE

AN/PSQ-40: Night Vision Viewer TM Debuts
September 30, 2019 — TM 11-5855-341-10 (Mar 19) is the new operator’s manual for the AN/PSQ-40 night vision viewer, NSN 5855-01-649-9837. TM distribution is restricted, so you’ll need your CAC to log in... MORE

ECUs/FDECUs: Power Play Turn-in ECUs/FDECUs
September 30, 2019 — Units, heed this call!36K Environmental Control Units (ECUs) and 66K Field Deployable Environmental Control Units (FDECUs) are urgently needed to fill shortages!Routine fielding requirements, disassembly and units sending degraded assets directly to DLA Disposition Services have resulted in a huge reduction in inventory. The vast majority of assets... MORE

AN/VIC 3: Power Cable Sparks Problems
September 30, 2019 — Although the AN/VIC-3, vehicle intercom system (VIS), has been in the field a long time, there’s an ongoing issue with the power cable. If not fixed, it may cause injury and equipment damage.The problem is the power cable can short against various items when not connected to the master control station (MCS) part of the VIS.The MCS is powered from... MORE

Patriot: Help from Ft. Bragg
September 27, 2019 — Dear Editor,While keeping Ft Bragg’s Patriot batteries ready for action, we’ve come up with a few tips to help other Patriot units: Drain the PAC-2 launching station LMRD and the PAC-3/MSE launching station J-box/LSDU at least weekly. Drain daily in humid areas. We’ve had trouble with moisture collecting in the boxes and causing major electrical... MORE

HIMARS/MLRS: Keep Hoist Cables Hoisting
September 27, 2019 — If the HIMARS or MLRS hoist cables can’t do their job, your rocket firing will be pretty much one-and-done. No hoist cables mean no loading rocket pods. Your HIMARS or MLRS has just turned into expensive transportation.That’s why it’s so important HIMARS/MLRS crews pay attention to the hoist cables before they go to the field. Spot problems while... MORE

Small Arms: The Right Sight Match for Your Weapon
September 27, 2019 — This is a corrected copy to the previous version and corrects information in PS 803 (Oct 19), pp. 28-33. Corrections are highlighted in yellow. The Army gives Soldiers all sorts of choices for sights, lasers and infrared illuminators to use on their rifles, pistols and machine guns. But it can be difficult to tell what can be used where and how to find info on mounting and using a device... MORE

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