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ASC Materiel Readiness Training Div Offers Virtual Option
March 11, 2021 — The Army Sustainment Command’s (ASC) Materiel Readiness Training Division (MRTD) offers valuable training on logistics tools, applications and programs in support of Army operations. Its mission is to bridge the gap between professional military education and unit-provided training. MRTD creates and delivers tailored unit-specific instruction based on the customer’s needs... MORE

Maintenance Management: 2020 Army Award for Maintenance Excellence Winners
March 11, 2021 — We're a bit late getting these posted, but it doesn't diminish the outstanding work done by the units recognized below. Congratulations to the winners and runners-up of this year’s Chief of Staff of the Army Maintenance Excellence Awards! HOOAH!!!... MORE

Logistics: Commander's Actionable Readiness Dashboard
March 5, 2021 — The Commander’s Actionable Readiness Dashboard (C@RD) is bringing data analytics to the Army. C@RD is a suite of data analytic tools that facilitates rapid understanding of tactical logistics information derived from Global Combat Support System (GCSS)-Army data in near-real time... MORE

Modernization Displacement and Repair Sites: MDRS 101
February 25, 2021 — Soldiers, you may have heard that the Army has a new program being established to support modernization and equipment divestiture. Well, you’re correct. Modernization Displacement and Repair Sites (MDRSs) are being set up at division-level installations across the country by Army Sustainment Command (ASC)... MORE

Logistics Management: DoDAAC Readiness
February 19, 2021 — The Army continues to evolve as Operations Inherent Resolve, Spartan Shield and Freedom’s Sentinel continue or draw down. Unit leaders, especially commanders, need to understand that one constant remains during the many operational changes their units encounter: the processes and procedures for maintaining effective unit readiness... MORE

Understanding Condition Codes Helps Ammunition Management
February 16, 2021 — You may be familiar with ammunition condition code A. Condition code A (CC-A) ammo is serviceable and issuable to all customers, without limitation or restriction. Units often request CC-A ammo by default. But there are other ammunition types and codes that help ammunition supply points (ASPs) manage rounds in various conditions... MORE

Logistics Management: Unserviceable, Properly Packaged Parts Wanted
February 4, 2021 — The AMCOM Logistics Services Center (LSC) needs you to turn in unserviceable alternating generators, NSN 6115-471-0888, and engine regulators, NSN 2920-01-471-0887, immediately... MORE

GCSS-Army: Coding Stryker Welding Faults
January 28, 2021 — If you have to enter a welding fault on your Stryker into GCSS-Army (GCSS-A), make sure to use failure code 722, “weld cracked, broken or defective” in accordance with Table B2 in DA PAM 750-8 (Aug 05)... MORE

Logistics Management: Stock Alert for M119A3 Howitzer Trunnion Bolt
January 27, 2021 — The M119A3 howitzer’s trunnion bolt, NSN 5305-01-567-9244, can suffer catastrophic failure when installed. In every instance of failure, the damage has the same noticeable characteristics: Either the socket head cap screw shears in a clean break near the end of the screw shank, or the head separates from the shank where the two pieces join... MORE

Maintenance Training: Find Every Chance to Teach
January 22, 2021 — Listen up! The next time a vehicle comes into the shop with an apparent low tire psi, ask the operator if they have a tire gauge. Then ask them how to check the tire’s psi. You might be surprised to find out what they don't know or are just embarrassed to ask. Rather than get angry or shrug your shoulders, such a confession is the perfect opportunity to teach and train. ... MORE

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