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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

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

SATS: Different Generators?
December 9, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, My repair facility received several Standard Automotive Tool Sets (SATS), NSN 4910-01-490-6453, to inventory them and order missing parts. One of the SATS has a Northern Lights ® generator, model NL843NW2.1SATS, with mounting that’s different from the other SATS generators. Can you help? ... MORE

UTAP: You’re Just a Click Away!
November 17, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 798 (May 19), p. 20-21. TACOM’s Unit Training Assistance Program, UTAP, provides approved training materials for a variety of TACOM-managed equipment... MORE

ARSS: Finding a Fix for Wall Cracks
March 30, 2020 — Photo courtesy of TACOM The middle shelter wall in the Armament Repair Shop Set (ARSS) was sealed and painted by the manufacturer to prevent generator fumes from entering the ARSS work area. But the wall was also designed to float and move. So heat expansion can lead to seal and paint cracks when the wall moves up and down. Cracked sealant and... MORE

SATS: Don’t Let Mold Take Hold
March 12, 2020 — Standard automotive tool set (SATS)Finding mold in your standard automotive tool set (SATS) is a nasty surprise. It can cause respiratory problems and damage equipment. Here’s how to prevent mold from taking hold in your SATS: Open up and air out your SATS once a month. Do it more often in humid places. Run the environmental control unit (ECU)... MORE

MSD-V3: Critical Update for the Windows 10 Build
February 21, 2020 — Photo by Sgt. Melissa LessardSoldiers, if you are using an MSD-V3 with the Windows 10 build, there’s a critical update. To download and install the V3 universal monthly update files, visit the MSD repository at:https://cmtool.army.mil/ You’ll need your CAC to access. If you have any questions, email the MSD/SWICE Help Desk... MORE

TMDE: Changing GCSS-Army Verification Dates Threatens Safety, Reliability
January 30, 2020 — ... MORE

Pallet Jack NSN
October 23, 2019 — Get a new 5,500-lb pallet jack with NSN 3920-01-463-8450. Make sure you get your CO’s approval before ordering... MORE

TMDE: Coordinators Now Train Online
October 11, 2019 — TMDE wants all of its unit support coordinators to take online training, even if they’ve had local TMDE training.After coordinators have taken the course and passed the five-question test, they’ll receive a training certificate by email.Here’s how to access the course: Go to https://ellc.learn.army.mil/ and click CAC/PKI Login. Select the... MORE

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