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Category: Soldier Support

PU-822A/T: Facts on Tongue Jacks
January 26, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, I'm looking for the tongue jack for a power plant utility trailer (PU-822A/T). The usable on code (UOC) is 89X. In Fig 20 of the RPTSL in TM 11-6115-742-13&P (May 12), it’s not showing that I can order the whole jack assembly. I’ve looked in FED LOG with the CAGE code and haven’t found what I'm looking for. Any clues? Read on to learn MSG Half-Mast's answer... MORE

Petroleum: FY 21 Smart Book Available
January 19, 2021 — The US Army Petroleum Center has published the FY21 version of the Petroleum Planning and Operations Smart Book. ... MORE

Camouflage: ULCANS Increment I Debuts
January 4, 2021 — A new, upgraded version of the Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net System (ULCANS) is replacing the legacy system... MORE

Tents: Zipper Lubricant
December 28, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 701 (Apr 11), p. 11. Apply zipper lubricant, NSN 9150-00-999-7548, to a tent zipper when it’s hard to zip... MORE

PS Magazine: Help Us Help You
December 23, 2020 — Each day, emails from Soldiers and DoD civilians all over the world come into PS Magazine seeking answers to challenges they're facing while maintaining their vehicles and equipment. And each day, Half-Mast or a member of his team replies. In order to help you, help us by providing as much information as possible about the problem... MORE

PQAS-E: Component List Changes
December 4, 2020 — The Petroleum Quality Analysis System-Enhanced (PQAS-E), NSN 6640-01-547-1760, component of end items (COEI) list has changed. Take note of the changes here... MORE

Non-Lethal Capability Set: Things to Remember
December 2, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 761, pp. 46-47 (Apr 16). The non-lethal capability set (NLCS) is designed for crowd control. The set costs $1.3 million, so you don’t want its components disappearing. Here are some tips to remember... MORE

DRASH Trailer: Finding Missing Cable/Chain
November 10, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m looking for a breakaway cable or chain for the deployable rapid assembly shelter (DRASH) trailer on which I’m working. On Page 1216 in TM 11-6115-742-13&P (May 12), the following items are shown as unavailable in the supply system... MORE

LADS: Cool Facts for Winter
October 13, 2020 — As winter approaches and temperatures plunge, it’s time to take action to preserve the laundry advanced system (LADS), NSN 3510-01-463-0114. Click MORE to learn about these cold-weather actions... MORE

Soldier Support/Safety: Got Any Good Cold Weather Advice?
October 1, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 804 (Nov 19), pp. 58-59. A few issues ago, you offered some really helpful advice on how to avoid heat injuries. Now that the season has changed, do you have any wisdom to share on how to avoid cold weather injuries?... MORE

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