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Category: Tactical Vehicles

MRAP: Learn Your Rollover Lesson
January 21, 2022 — This article initially appeared in PS 771 (Feb 17), p. 11. Operators, it’s always better to avoid a rollover than to experience one. Remember these lessons learned before you start the day’s mission. Get the lessons here... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: 2021 Year-in-Review
January 21, 2022 — Maintenance leaders, NSNs were the most frequent topics covered in 2021 for tactical vehicles and trailers. Corrosion prevention and the roll-out of Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan (NCOMP) were also hot topics this past year. Get the rest of the story here... MORE

HMMWV: NSN for ABS Brake Fluid
January 5, 2022 — Warfighters, if you only need to order small amounts of DOT 5.1 brake fluid for your HMMWV’s ABS system, you’re in luck! Read on and we'll tell you what you need to know... MORE

P-D-680/CID A-A-59601 Cleaning Solvent Is a NO-GO!
January 5, 2022 — P-D-680, also known as CID A-A-59601, contains harmful chemicals that adversely affect the environment. Bottom line: P-D-680 is NOT the same as MIL-PRF-680! This article applies to tactical vehicles and small arms, to read on to do the right thing!... MORE

Up-Armored HMMWV: NSN for Flap Assembly
December 28, 2021 — Some units have received the wrong part for the HMMWV flap assembly when ordering NSN 5325-01-628-4842. The part is shown as Item 17 in Fig 405 of TM 9-2320-387-13&P (Mar 14). Here's what to do if that happens to you... MORE

M915A5 Tractor: New NSNs for Channel Lifts
December 27, 2021 — There’s a replacement for the M915A5 tractor’s channel lift shown as Item 20 in Fig 210 of TM 9-2320-426-13&P (Aug 14). Read on for the new NSNs... MORE

M1088A1P2 FMTV: Don’t Pull M1082 or M1095 Trailers
December 27, 2021 — Operators, don’t try pulling an M1082 or M1095 trailer with your M1088A1P2 FMTV because the safety chains could get caught on the counterweight and potentially cause damage to the vehicle and trailer. Read on to discover what trailers can be pulled... MORE

M916A3 Tractor Truck: Ignition Keys
December 8, 2021 — Operators, do you need ignition switch keys for your M916A3, but can’t find them in the TM? That's because Item 16 in Fig 69 of TM 9-2320-302-24P (Feb 06) doesn’t show the ignition switch keys. Here's how you get them... MORE

M983A4 LET HEMTT: Missing MCRS Winch Control Kit Procedures
December 7, 2021 — Maintainers, if you have an M983A4 light equipment transport (LET) HEMTT, there’s info missing from TM 9-2320-326-13&P (Sep 20) and TM 9-2320-341-10 (Sep 20). Get the info here... MORE

Corrosion: Cleaning is Key to Prevention
December 6, 2021 — Dear Editor, I’m an allied trades/small engine supervisor at the 406th AFSB. We’re constantly informing Soldiers of the importance of keeping vehicles and equipment clean. Get more info here... ... MORE

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