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Category: Combat Vehicles

Ground Vehicles: Removing Shippers Chalk Writing
January 27, 2024 — A unit writes to MSG Half-Mast about removing the shipper’s chalk writing on their vehicles. He replies with various remedies. Find out how they can solve the problem here…... MORE

Bradley FOV: Check Driver’s Hatch Cover Before Operations
January 4, 2024 — The Bradley’s driver’s hatch cover can unexpectedly fall and seriously injure you or others if it isn’t properly secured. Always check the hatch cover before beginning operations. Read on for more info…... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Cold Weather Tips
December 26, 2023 — There are steps you can take to make sure your M113-series vehicles are mission ready no matter how cold it gets. Read on for more info…... MORE

M777A2 Towed Howitzers: Connect Service Air Lines Before Towing
December 20, 2023 — The M777A2 howitzer and its prime mover are a heavy load. That’s why it’s critical to connect service air lines when the howitzer is being towed to prevent damage to equipment. Read on for more info…... MORE

M1-Series Tanks: Just Say Nay to GAA!
December 20, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 777 (Aug 17), p. 7. Never use GAA grease on your M1-series tank. WTR is the only authorized grease. Read on for more info... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Drain Away Hull Rust Problems
December 19, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 738 (May 14), p. 4. Water in the hull of your M113-series vehicle can cause problems with rust. But three little plugs make it very easy to avoid rust and the problems it causes. Read on for more info... MORE

M777A2 Howitzer: New Operator TM Released
November 17, 2023 — The M777A2 howitzer has a new operator-level TM available for download. Read on for more info... MORE

Stryker FOV: Stop Circuit Breaker Tripping
November 16, 2023 — Turning on the MFoCS2 processor power switch before powering on the auxiliary power bus will keep circuit breaker 81 on the FBCB2 from tripping. Read on for more info…... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: What You Need to Know About the Service Kit
November 8, 2023 — There’s a new M88A2 recovery vehicle service kit with redesigned transmission filter housing components that isn’t available in the supply system yet. Use the current service kit, along with the transmission filter housing kit, until the new service kit is available. Read on for more info…... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Chock it Up to Being Ready
October 31, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 678 (May 09), p. 4 Use chock blocks when disconnecting the final drives on an M113-series vehicle. If you don’t, the vehicle could roll and possibly injure someone. Read on for more info…... MORE

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