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Small Arms and Ammunition: Keep Good Accountability
January 30, 2023
— Lost or stolen military weapons and ammo could end up in the wrong hands and used indiscriminately. Do your part to stop this from happening by maintaining proper accountability of weapons and munitions entrusted to your safeguarding. Always follow prescribed security measures and procedures and report any discrepancies IMMEDIATELY in accordance with command guidance. Keep reading for some key point...
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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...
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Small Arms 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 small arms. Get them here...
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81mm Mortars: Frozen Ground Emplacement
January 11, 2023
— Protecting the 81mm mortar baseplate from cracking when firing in freezing weather is critical. There are specific methods that crews can employ to protect the baseplate. Read on to learn what they are...
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M17/M18 MHS: Help Stop Extractor Pin Damage
January 5, 2023
— It’s important to only perform tasks designated for your level of maintenance. Removing and reinstalling the M17/M18 MHS extractor tension pin is to be performed by a 91F. Keep reading for instructions...
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60mm Mortar: Emplacing the Baseplate on Frozen Ground
January 1, 2023
— When firing the 60mm mortar during freezing conditions, the baseplate can crack. Keep reading to learn how to protect the mortar baseplate when operating your 60mm mortar in very cold weather...
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MK19 Grenade Machine Gun: Rear Sight Parts
December 21, 2022
— If you need an MK19 machine gun rear sight, there’s a new NSN. Keep reading to get the info…...
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M2A1 Machine Gun: Enroll Wear Limit Gage in TMDE
December 21, 2022
— It is important to have your wear limit gages enrolled in the TMDE program. Here's why...
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M17/M18 MHS: Rear Sight Inspection and Repair
December 14, 2022
— The M17/M18 MHS rear sight inspection and repair procedures have been addressed in two MAMs. TACOM is seeing a trend where these procedures aren’t being followed. Keep reading to learn how to keep your pistol fully mission capable…...
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M2A1 Machine Gun: Turn in Barrel Carrying Handle?
December 8, 2022
— If your unit has an unserviceable M2A1 barrel, don’t turn in the carrying handle if it’s still serviceable. Here's why...
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