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HIMARS & MLRS: There’s an Approved Alternative CLP
March 24, 2021 — HIMARS and MLRS operators and mechanics, don’t order the cleaner, lubricant and preservative (CLP), NSN 9150-01-509-2615, that’s listed in TM 9-1055-1646-13&P (Jun 20)... MORE

HIMAR: Frame Rail Check
March 4, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 789 (Aug 18), p. 38-39. The HIMARS chassis’ TM 9-2320-450-13&P in IETM EM0259 (Sep 16) has an error in Step 11 of the Weekly PMCS. This is the correct criteria for frame rail damage… ... 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

MLRS: Don’t Let the Cold Weather Stop You in Your Tracks
February 4, 2021 — Dear Editor, Winter is here and we need to get the word out about cold weather operations and snow and ice removal from the MLRS load module (LM). Snow and ice buildup can interfere with system operation, so Soldiers need to pay attention to the following areas when removing snow. ... MORE

Avenger Missile System: W103 ECU/PPU Cable Tight?
December 23, 2020 — If you want to keep your Avenger right, you’ve got to make sure the W103 cable for the environmental control unit/primary power unit (ECU/PPU) is tight. During BEFORE Operations PMCS, check all the cables between the ECU and PPU for looseness, but pay special attention to the W103... 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

MLRS: EM 0208 Is Missing Some PMCS Steps
December 8, 2020 — Operators, have you looked at TM 9-1055-647-13&P (IETM EM 0208, Jun 20) and noticed the quarterly, semiannual and annual maintenance steps are missing? Here’s why... MORE

MLRS: Need the APU Filter Element?
December 3, 2020 — If you’re looking for the APU filter element NSN for your MLRS in Item 66 of Fig 130 in TM 9-2350-420-13&P (May 18), it’s missing. So if you need to order the filter element, use NSN 4130-01-476-2341... MORE

M41A7 TOW ITAS: Make Sure You're Doing Monthly and Annual PM
November 18, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, It looks like most units haven’t been completing all the PMCS on the M41A7 TOW improved target acquisition system (ITAS), NSN 5865-01-606-3354, PN 13480670-7. Here’s what they need to know. ... ... MORE

MLRS: Degree of Slope Does Matter
November 4, 2020 — Don’t wait ‘til you’re at a live-fire exercise to learn critical lessons. Here’s what you should already know. During loading operations it’s important to park the launcher on level ground +/- 5 degrees (+/- 89 mils) or less. If not, the boom may fail to retract when you try to load a pod... MORE

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