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Category: Combat Vehicles

Ground Vehicles: Remove Battery Corrosion
March 9, 2023 — When cleaning and removing corrosion from your vehicle’s lead-acid batteries, follow the guidance in WP 0027 of TM 9-6140-200-13 (May 11) and your vehicle’s operator and field maintenance TMs. Get more info... MORE

M1A2 SEPv2: Slave Starting the Right Way Avoids Damage
February 24, 2023 — Slave start your M1A2 SEPv2 tank correctly to avoid costly damage. Failure to read the procedures could result in equipment damage or cause injury or death to personnel. Read on for more information…... MORE

M1-Series Tank: Start and Shut Down by the Book
February 23, 2023 — The startup and shutdown procedures for the M1-series tank are complicated. Following the instructions in the TMs and having a good understanding of how your tank operates will prevent engine damage. Read on for more info…... MORE

Stryker: Check Vehicle Fluids the Right Way
February 23, 2023 — Check ALL Stryker fluids regularly both before and after missions to keep the vehicle combat ready. The TMs say to check fluids after each mission. But checking them before a mission is never a bad idea. Keep reading for more info…... MORE

M1-Series Tank: Turret Maintenance Stand Fabrication Plans
February 2, 2023 — The M1-series tank turret maintenance stand cannot be ordered; instead, it is fabricated by units. Read on for info on where to find the plans…... MORE

Half-Mast Sends: Keep on Trucking
January 26, 2023 — The war in Ukraine is offering a lot of lessons. The question is: Are we learning them? An informative CNN article offers some insights on the importance of maintenance and logistics basics that are worth heeding. And we offer links to articles in our archive that reinforce important lessons learned. So read on... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Heater Box Engines Phased Out
January 23, 2023 — Heater box engines have been phased out. Replace unserviceable heater box engines with glow plug engines. Read on for more info…... MORE

M1-Series Tank: Splash Guard Do’s and Don’ts
January 13, 2023 — Operating your M1-series tank without the rear mud guard (skirt #7) in place can lead to engine damage or even complete engine failure. And opening skirts improperly can lead to injury. Keep reading for more info…... MORE

Combat Vehicles Year-in-Review: New and Updated NSNs Captured in 2022
January 13, 2023 — Updated or new NSNs are a challenge to keep up with. Here’s a list that PS captured in 2022 for combat vehicles and equipment. Get them here…... MORE

M1-Series Tank: Coast Your Way to Proper Track Tension
January 11, 2023 — Proper track tension adjustment helps to avoid worn end connectors and cupped sprocket teeth. Read on for more information…... MORE

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