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TMSS: Pinning Down a Problem
June 25, 2020 — Dear Editor, I’m hoping PS can help with a problem we’re seeing in the field. It’s with the Trailer Mounted Support System (TMSS–Medium) Power Plant, Utility, PU-822A/T, NSN 6115-01-547-6738.The trailer has a lockout pin on the brake actuator assembly... MORE

SINCGARS: Missing Installation Kits
May 22, 2020 — Dear Editor, I serve as the SINCGARS team lead at CECOM. We manage the SINCGARS installation kits (IKs). From discussions with subject matter experts in our division, we discovered that the available information to the field regarding SINCGARS is inadequate. As a result, it seems that units are ordering kits they don’t require because they need components in the available kits. Here's how to correct that problem... MORE

Small Arms: Bore, Ammo Dry for Firing
April 20, 2020 — This Letter to the Editor initially appeared in PS 801 (Aug '19), p. 35. Dear Editor, PS has repeatedly emphasized the importance of running a cleaning or clearing rod through a weapon’s barrel before firing to make sure there are no obstructions... MORE

Aviation: 2410 Hotline Team
April 9, 2020 — I run the DA Form 2410 hotline that assists aviation Soldiers with data issues concerning components that are tracked and have life limits. ... MORE

M48 Machine Gun: Replacing Missing Solenoid Parts
April 7, 2020 — Dear Editor, When adjusting the timing on the solenoid of an M48 machine gun mounted on the M1117 ASV, sometimes the locking screw and washer get lost. Our search in both the M48 and M1117 TMs showed no replacements for the screw and washer... MORE

SINCGARS RT-1523G: How to Fix HUB Expiration Date
March 30, 2020 — This article originally appeared in PS 774, P. 47. The RT-1523G has a hold up battery (HUB) circuit card assembly (CCA) that needs to be replaced, unlike an E or F model SINCGARS that has a built-in HUB. One issue is that the RT-1523G’s HUB CCA is only rated to last 5-10 years, depending on the use of the RT. But once it expires and is replaced, the HUB installation and expiration date stay the same on the radio display. Click more to learn how to resolve this issue... MORE

Patriot Missile System: Don’t Skimp on Filters
March 27, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 799, Page 38. Dear Editor, I know PS has recommended in the past that Patriot crews keep an extra set of filters on hand to make it easier for Patriot components to get plenty of cooling air. A dirty filter makes components overheat and can damage expensive circuit cards... MORE

Shutting Down? Turn Off Generator Last!
March 17, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 778, Page 48. Dear Editor, after a long, hard day, Soldiers are often in a rush to shut down and get home. But one mistake Soldiers need to avoid is shutting down a generator that’s powering other equipment before shutting down the equipment itself... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: Protect the Mounting Pin and CROWS Elevation Servo
March 9, 2020 — Dear Editor, Which is stronger: the CROWS elevation servo motor or the M2A1 machine gun mounting pin? Trick question! The answer is, neither. After the machine gun is removed from the mount, make sure to push the pin back in... MORE

Small Arms: Give Weapons a Fighting Chance
February 27, 2020 — TMs are free. Armorers can order as many as they need. Every unit should have a pubs clerk and armorers should make a point to find out who it is. Give the pubs clerk a list of the TMs you need and within minutes the order can be in the system... MORE

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