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Category: Combat Vehicles

Stryker: Maintain RWS to Get Most Bang for the Buck
September 7, 2021 — One sound you never want to hear while in a firefight or qualifying at the live-fire range is a “click” instead of a “bang.” That “click” sound means something is wrong with your Stryker’s remote weapon station (RWS)! But by properly maintaining the RWS, you can stay in the fight while saving money, time and effort. ... MORE

Ground Vehicles: QR Codes for PMCS Not TACOM-Endorsed
August 26, 2021 — Dear MSG Half-Mast, I work on a Command Maintenance Evaluation/Maintenance Assistance Instruction (COMET/MAIT) team and keep seeing quick response (QR) codes used to access the PMCS tables of a vehicle’s TMs. Can they be used? The quick answer is, NO. Read this article to get the full answer. ... MORE

Combat Vehicles: LRU Troubleshooting and NGATS/DSESTS
August 3, 2021 — Some units are turning in line replaceable units (LRUs) as unserviceable when they’re actually in good working condition. Turning in serviceable LRUs drives up costs and makes units spend money unnecessarily. Not to mention that unit readiness is hurt while vehicles sit around the motor pool waiting on replacement of an LRU that was actually working just fine. ... MORE

Strykers: Maintaining the Mortar Carrier Vehicle’s RMS6-L
July 29, 2021 — Crewmen, your M1129A1 MCV, M1251A1 MCVV and M1252 MCVV Stryker’s RMS6-L 120mm mortar system needs a lot of attention to stay combat ready. Keep the following Do’s and Don’ts in mind so that your mortar does its job:... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicles: Use Right Bolts to Install Engines Shrouds
July 19, 2021 — Maintainers, some M88A2 engine oil coolers have been damaged by the wrong hardware being used while installing the front/top engine shrouds. If bolts that are too long are used to install the shrouds, they can crush the top of the engine oil coolers... MORE

M1-Series Tanks: Don’t Walk Underneath Gun Tube!
July 19, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, I've heard that you shouldn’t walk underneath the main gun of an M1-series tank because it could suddenly drop and cause a serious injury. However, I’ve only ever seen tank gun tubes drop slowly as hydraulic pressure is released. Is rapid gun tube drop really a concern? ... MORE

AFES: Safety Videos Available
July 8, 2021 — There’s a four-part safety video available that shows what happens when you discharge an unrestrained automatic fire extinguishing system (AFES) bottle without the anti-recoil plug installed... MORE

M1-Series Tanks, Stryker FOV: STORM SLX Not Compatible with RWS and CROWS
July 2, 2021 — Crewmen, there’s some important info you need to know about the AN/PSQ-23 illuminator, integrated, small arms (STORM SLX), NSN 5855-01-647-6498. That model STORM is not compatible with the remote weapon system (RWS) and common remotely operated weapon station (CROWS) for M1-series tanks or the Stryker FOV... MORE

Maintaining It Means Using It
July 1, 2021 — It’s common sense that equipment works “best” when operated daily, weekly and on a monthly basis, right? The cold reality is common sense flies out the window when a vehicle is allowed to sit idle for a long time. ... MORE

M1A2 SEPv2/v3 Tank: EMU Key to Keeping Engine Running
July 1, 2021 — The M1A2 SEPv2 and SEPv3 tank’s engine memory unit (EMU) needs to work correctly so that critical engine data can be collected and analyzed... MORE

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