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MK19: Property Book Serial Number Confusion Cleared
December 19, 2019 — Dear Editor, some units with MK19 grenade machine guns (Mods 3 and 4) have incorrect serial numbers listed on the property book. That's because the weapon is etched/engraved with both a serial number and the month/year of manufacture. The serial number is only the first five digits... MORE

M26 Decon: Rinsing Soap Away Prevents Excessive Soap Buildup
December 9, 2019 — Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joel QuebecDear Editor, We’ve noticed that some of the M26 decontamination apparatus’s water pump valves and pressure switch line filters have an excessive amount of soap build-up. When that happens, the water pump may not work properly. To properly care for the M26 decon after use,... MORE

Small Arms: Document Ammo Malfunctions
December 4, 2019 — Dear Editor, The Army tries to provide the best small arms and ammo for our Soldiers as possible. Our weapons can fire at very high rates, but no matter how hard we try to make the best ammo, it’s likely that Soldiers will experience a major weapon or ammo malfunction at some point... MORE

M17/M18 Modular Handgun System: Magazine Won’t Fit?
November 29, 2019 — Dear Editor, I’ve noticed Soldiers are having trouble loading the magazine into their new M17 and M18 pistols after reassembly. In pretty much every case, it’s because the slide hasn’t been locked to the rear... MORE

M153 CROWS II: How Tall Is CROWS When Towed?
November 26, 2019 — Dear Editor, drivers may be aware of how much height is added to their vehicle with the M153 CROWS II installed. But they should also give thought to its height when towed. Here are a few facts to keep in mind:... MORE

COMET CBRN Advice
November 26, 2019 — Dear Editor, while helping CBRN units, we’ve come up with a few suggestions to make CBRN rooms run more efficiently. Click MORE>> to learn what these tips are... MORE

Small Arms: Don't Mix & Match your Red/Yellow BFAs
November 18, 2019 — Dear Editor, I'm writing to raise awareness of an issue we’re noticing with the blank firing adapters or BFAs. Soldiers are using the red and yellow BFAs interchangeably and this leads to cycling problems when firing and possible damage. Here's the right solution... MORE

M16-Series Rifles, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Solving Loose Lever Mystery
November 18, 2019 — Dear Editor,We’ve had a problem at Ft Leonard Wood with the M16 and M4’s right-side fire control selector lever working loose and sometimes disappearing. We suspect the reason is from armorers forcing the weapons to fit into M12 racks. Over time, that loosens the lever’s screw. As PS has pointed out in the Oct '19 issue, older M12 racks must be... MORE

JSGPM: Nosecup News
November 4, 2019 — Dear Editor,As members of the Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training Team (COMET), we’ve come across a couple of nosecup issues on the Joint Services General Purpose Mask (JSGPM): There is in an arrow on the nosecup to help you properly install the internal drink tube. Most Soldiers don’t realize that. The arrow should point to the top of the... MORE

Radios: Care Keeps Radios Communicating!
October 21, 2019 — Dear Editor,Soldiers need reminding that rough treatment can quickly silence radios.If they jam connectors on, twist knobs hard, throw gear around, don’t watch where they’re stepping, and pile equipment on radios, then they’ll soon have a radio that can’t communicate.Carefully mate connectors. Don’t twist knobs farther than they want to go.Watch... MORE

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