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PS Magazine Celebrates 70 Years Informing Army Readiness
June 2, 2021 — Few Army missions have lasted 70 continuous years. PS Magazine is one of them. Born in June 1951, in the midst of the Korean War, it was the brainchild of a former Soldier and cartoonist, Will Eisner, who was and remains one of the most highly-regarded practitioners of sequential art. Learn more about our seven decades serving Army readiness... MORE

Communications: Equipment Codes Decoded
June 2, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 775 (Jun 17), pp. 49-53. DOD communications nomenclature is a special kind of language. It identifies equipment at the system, subsystem, set, group or unit level. It tells you what kind of equipment it is, where it’s used and what it’s used for... MORE

Leader Interview: CW5 Pitts - Insights on NCOMP
June 2, 2021 — Earlier this month, MSG Half-Mast travelled to the Pentagon to speak with Chief Warrant Officer Five Robert C. Pitts III, Senior Ordnance and Logistics Officer, HQDA G-4 to discuss non-combat operations maintenance plans (NCOMP)... MORE

Corrosion: Protect Hoses from Getting Hosed by the Sun
May 28, 2021 — Don’t think your vehicle’s air or hydraulic hoses can fall victim to corrosion? Better think again! It’s called weathering and that spells corrosion. Read all about it here... MORE

SHARP: Trust is Key to Building Strong Teams
May 28, 2021 — Creating and maintaining a culture of trust is essential to maintaining mission readiness. When leaders at any level don’t have the trust of their workforce, victims and bystanders typically don’t feel they can speak up without fear of retaliation, being ridiculed, humiliated or undermined. Here's some pointers to create an environment of trust... MORE

M149 Water Trailer: Torque Specs for U-bolts
May 28, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, while working on my M149 water trailer, specifically work package (WP) 0047 that’s in TM 9-2330-267-13&P (Dec 15), I noticed there’s no torque specifications for tightening the nuts on the U-bolts that hold the axle to the trailer. Here's the specs... ... MORE

M1117 ASV, M1200 AK: Don’t Forget the Drain Plugs
May 28, 2021 — It’s a fact! Water collects in the hull of the M1117 armored security vehicle (ASV) and the M1200 armored knight (AK). Read how to avoid it here... MORE

Small Arms: How to Treat Your Weapon When It’s Hot
May 28, 2021 — All heat isn’t the same. You have to make slight adjustments to how you care for your weapon depending on the environment. Here are some tips for the three (3) types of hot weather. ... MORE

Fuel Tankers: Correct NSN for Engine Junction Box Switch
May 27, 2021 — Before you order a toggle switch for the engine junction box on either your M967A2 or M969A3 fuel tankers, you’ll want to ensure you have the correct NSN. We've got the info you need here... MORE

M60/M48-Series AVLB: Inspect Transmitter Temperature Sensor
May 27, 2021 — Warfighters, be aware that one specific temperature sensor transmitter for the M60/M48-series AVLB can provide an incorrect reading. In some cases, the reading can be off by as much as 40 degrees!... MORE

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