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Category: Combat Vehicles

Stryker: Ramp PM Keeps Vehicle Mission Ready
February 11, 2020 — Following these tips will help keep your Stryker’s ramp working and make sure you and your fellow Soldiers stay safe during operations:... MORE

M1087A1 Expansible Van: Keep Floor Tracks Clear and Free
February 11, 2020 — When extending or compressing your M1087A1 van, make sure there isn’t any dirt or debris in the floor tracks. Extending or compressing the van while the floor tracks are blocked can seriously damage the van... MORE

Stryker: Un-Brake Engine Compartment Fires!
February 6, 2020 — A fire recently broke out in a Stryker’s engine compartment during an exercise in Poland. And that’s not the first time that an engine compartment fire has recently damaged a Stryker. At least some of the fires were caused by the driver failing to disengage the parking brake before driving the vehicle. With the parking brake engaged, heat quickly begins to build up in the parking brake assembly. Next thing you know, a fire breaks out!... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Tow Cables the Only Way to Go!
February 6, 2020 — Crewmen, be aware that your M113-series carrier can safely tow only up to 14,500 pounds using the pintle and tow bar. In other words, don’t attempt to tow another M113-series vehicle using the pintle and tow bar. That can get Soldiers hurt and damage vehicles. Avoid potential injury or loss of life by reading and heeding this article... MORE

1128 MGS Stryker: A/C PM Keeps Vehicle Combat Ready
January 31, 2020 — Refrigerant leaks and bad hydraulic fan motor seals can put the air handling units (AHUs) inside the crew compartment of your M1128 MGS Stryker out of action. And that makes your vehicle NMC! Check out TM 9-2355-321-13&P (Sep 16) for info on how to keep your A/C unit running cool and your Stryker ready for action... MORE

Stryker: Get Organized with Cargo Nets
January 31, 2020 — Get cargo nets for your Stryker with the NSNs below. The nets fit all Stryker variants, including the double V-hull Stryker... MORE

Combat Vehicles: Always Know the LO
January 30, 2020 — All lube, engine oil and hydraulic fluid are pretty much the same, right? Actually, no! And getting it wrong can cause some serious damage to your vehicle... MORE

M113A3 FOV: Inspect Personnel Heater Exhaust
January 23, 2020 — Crewmen, the last thing you want during cold weather operations is a leak in your M113A3’s personnel heater exhaust piping. Exhaust leaking into the crew compartment can cause serious injury or even death. Take these steps to avoid harm... MORE

Stryker: Start-Up and Shutdown by the Book
January 21, 2020 — Drivers, your Stryker needs you to do your job so it can do its job. And part of your job is starting up and shutting down your vehicle the right way. That makes sure no critical components are damaged. Here’s how... ... MORE

Stryker: Route Your Way to Good DVE Cable PM
January 15, 2020 — Your Stryker’s driver’s vision enhancer (DVE) helps you see your way through tough driving conditions. But if you don’t take care of the cable for the DVE, your Stryker becomes NMC!. Heeding this article and spending $3 could save your unit as much as $4,400... MORE

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