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Communications: No Cables, No Go! Protect Them!
December 10, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 779, pp. 46-47 (Oct 17). Dear Editor, When units set up in the field, there are cables everywhere: power cables, antenna cables, commo cables--the list goes on. Cables are critical. Just one damaged cable could shut down operations and many cost big bucks to replace... 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

SINCGARS: Better Communication Through Preventive Maintenance
November 13, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 762 (May 16), pp. 52-53. Dear Editor, We take care of the RT-1523E and -1523F SINCGARS at Ft. Stewart. We can testify loud and clear that these tips will boost radio communication... MORE

M320 Grenade Launcher: Watch How You Store the Muzzle Cap
November 3, 2020 — Dear Editor, It looks like there’s still a problem with how Soldiers are storing the M320 grenade launcher (GL) muzzle cap. As a result, the cap ends up getting misplaced, lost or shot off the GL. ... MORE

Communications: Submitting PQDRs to CECOM
October 2, 2020 — Dear Editor, it happens sometimes. We work hard at CECOM to make sure it doesn’t but sometimes, we send out equipment that just doesn’t work as it should. If your readers have ever received such equipment, they may already be familiar with submitting a Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR). Whenever a PQDR is submitted, it’s sent to the appropriate Army Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC), such as CECOM, for resolution. Click MORE to learn how to properly submit a PQDR to CECOM... MORE

Strykers: Stay on Top of Cannon Tube Record Keeping
September 8, 2020 — Units should keep in mind that good recordkeeping is essential for making sure their M1129A1 MCV, M1251A1 MCVV and M1252 MCVV Stryker’s mortar carrier RMS6-L cannon tubes are ready for training and combat duty... MORE

M1-Series Tanks, ABV and Wolverine: Replace DECU Backup Battery
August 26, 2020 — Replacing a DECU costs about $30,000. But replacing the backup battery costs only around $2,400. As you can see, you can save a lot of money by replacing the backup battery instead of the DECU!... MORE

Small Arms: Security and Handling Tips
August 18, 2020 — Dear Editor, When Soldiers transport small arms to the shop for maintenance, they need to follow the guidance in AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms Ammunition, and Explosives (Jan 19). ... MORE

MTRCS: Slap a Patch on Oil Drain Line
July 15, 2020 — This Letter to the Editor originally appeared in PS 774 (May 17), pp. 53-54. Dear Editor, we recently received two new multi-temperature refrigerated container systems (MTRCS). We received both the MTRCS01, NSN 8145-01-534-3597, and the MTRCS02, NSN 8145-01-592-9018, and found the same problem on each of the systems... MORE

MLRS: Don’t Select Override Before You Verify
July 13, 2020 — Dear Editor, Some MLRS crews are making a big mistake during operations. They’re selecting the OVERRIDE Programmable Function Key (PFK) when a warning is displayed on the Gunner Display Unit (GDU) without first verifying the fault. ... ... MORE

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