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M777A2 Towed Howitzers: Covers Protect Level Vials
January 13, 2020 — You can keep your M777A2 sights in the fight longer by covering the optical fire control's level vials when they're not in use. The covers help protect the fragile vials from damage and from sunlight that causes premature fading and clouding... MORE

M777A2 Howitzer: Solar Charger Keeps Weapon Ready to Fire
January 13, 2020 — Crewmen, your M777A2 howitzer operates on a 24‐volt system with two (2) 12‐volt batteries. Those batteries are crucial to operating the howitzer. Unfortunately, howitzers can spend many days sitting in the motor pool between uses. The batteries slowly drain until they're at a low state of charge (SOC). Then when it's time for the next mission, your digital fire control equipment system (DFCS) won’t be ready. Read on to discover ways to avoid this problem... MORE

M113A3 FOV: Stamp Out Engine Fires
January 9, 2020 — Listen up, crewmen and mechanics! Fires in the M113A3 engine compartment are happening way too often. And many of them are preventable. Most of these fires are possibly caused by fan tower and turbo failures, exhaust manifold leaks and fluid leaks in the hull. Preventive maintenance helps you avoid most of these problems. Here are the most common causes of engine compartment fires and how you can prevent them:... MORE

MLRS: Don’t Forget Safety When Doing PM
December 16, 2019 — Following the guidance in this article can save lives! Crewmen, here are a few important safety tips to keep in mind when doing PMCS on your MLRS. Read and heed!... MORE

Stryker: Water in Hull? Drain It!
December 16, 2019 — Crewmen, be sure to drain the rain and washwater from the hull of your Stryker. If you don’t, components sitting underneath the floor plates could be in for a hard time. Water causes all kinds of problems, including corrosion, electrical shorts and other damage. Replacing those components means big costs for your unit, not to mention the hit that combat readiness takes... MORE

M109A6 Paladin: Don’t Forget Segment Board Cleaning
December 16, 2019 — Crewmen, dirt, sand, oil and condensation tend to collect on your Paladin’s slip ring. As the cab is traversed, that crud builds up on the segment board and shorts it out. Things only get worse from there... MORE

M1-Series Tanks: Keep Your Engine Happy and Healthy
December 13, 2019 — Crew, your M1-series tank’s AGT1500 engine can last a long time with proper care. How long? The goal is a minimum of 1,400 hours. But with proper maintenance and operation, engines can keep going for much longer than that. Here’s how to make sure your tank’s engine performs like it should for many more hours:... MORE

M2/M3-Series Bradleys: Keep Batteries Mission Ready
December 13, 2019 — Crewmen, take care of your Bradley’s batteries so they’re charged and ready at all times. You won’t get far with dead or damaged batteries! Here’s a couple of power problems that can cause your next mission to fizzle out:... MORE

M153 CROWS II: Lock It Down Before Moving Out
December 13, 2019 — Crewmen, it’s critical that you keep your common remotely operated weapons station (CROWS) II locked whenever your vehicle is on the move. If you don’t, the main frame assembly (MFA) on the CROWS can end up with serious damage. ... MORE

A20 Personnel Heater: Start-up Procedure Done Right
December 12, 2019 — Crewmen, your combat vehicle’s A20 personnel heater, NSN 2540-01-396-2826, will keep you warm when the temps drop. But neglect the proper start-up procedures and your heater will give you the big chill! ... MORE

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