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Category: Combat Vehicles

Be Prepared for Hot Weather: A List of Must-Read PS Articles
June 9, 2021 — Soldiers, even though it happens every year, it somehow seems to sneak up on us. It’s summer and the heat is on! Read on to see how to keep you and your equipment cool... MORE

M60/M48-Series AVLB: Inspect Transmitter Temperature Sensor
May 27, 2021 — Warfighters, be aware that one specific temperature sensor transmitter for the M60/M48-series AVLB can provide an incorrect reading. In some cases, the reading can be off by as much as 40 degrees!... MORE

Combat Vehicles: Always Heed These AFES Safety Tips
May 27, 2021 — Crewmen, the automatic fire extinguishing system (AFES) is critical to the safety of your fellow Soldiers and your vehicle. But serious injuries, or worse, can happen if you mess around with the high-pressure AFES bottles... MORE

Combat Vehicles: Turn in Unserviceable Wiring Harnesses
May 26, 2021 — Commanders, senior NCOs, and maintenance managers, the organic industrial base (OIB) has heard your call for assistance with ground combat systems’ (the M1A2 tank, M2A2 Bradley, M3A3 BFIST and M109A6 Paladin) wiring harness availability in the supply system... MORE

Stryker: Only You Can Prevent Fires!
May 19, 2021 — There are far too many Stryker fires happening across the fleet. Damage done just since 2013 has added up to really big bucks! Let’s look at a few things that could help prevent fires from happening... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Inspect Transmitter Temperature Sensor
May 19, 2021 — Units, be aware that one particular transmitter temperature sensor for the M113-series FOV can provide an incorrect reading. In some cases, the reading can be off as much as 40 degrees. All units need to inspect the sensor, NSN 6685-00-814-5271, on either model engine and ensure that it isn’t labeled with CAGE code 65496. That sensor is produced by Clark Brothers and is providing incorrect temperature readings. ... MORE

Stryker: Prevent Component “Snorkeling”
April 29, 2021 — Strykers across the fleet are experiencing height management system (HMS), central tire inflation system (CTIS) and anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunctions due to fluids and water accumulating in Stryker hull cavities. Read on to discover ways to avoid these malfunctions. ... MORE

Strykers: Prevent N2 Gauge Damage with Simple Fix
March 15, 2021 — All M1129A1 MCV, M1251A1 MCVV and M1252A1 MCVVA1 Stryker mortar carriers have been upgraded with an N2 gauge that allows Soldiers to monitor gas levels in the 120mm mortar’s RMS6-L recuperator. The N2 gauge helps make sure the cannon functions the way it should. But the gauge is frequently banged up by blunt objects or hard surfaces. A broken gauge makes the recuperator non-mission capable (NMC). But there’s an easy and inexpensive solution... MORE

Don’t Spin Our Wheels!
February 23, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (May 16), p. 1. PS Magazine gets lots of maintenance and supply questions each month. Sometimes we can send out an immediate answer. Other times, those answers take a couple days to a few weeks to track down. In the meantime, you may find the solution on your own. ... MORE

Stryker: Charging System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
February 16, 2021 — Strykers across the fleet are experiencing battery charging problems. This leads to vehicles being non-mission capable (NMC) and readiness taking a big hit. Soldiers can take action now to prevent these problems, mainly by following troubleshooting procedures to the letter to make sure the charging system problems are correctly diagnosed... MORE

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