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M16s / M4s: Advice from Ft Leonard Wood
May 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 761 (Apr 16), p. 40-42. Dear Editor, We repair the small arms at the Ft Leonard Logistics Readiness Center (LRC). We think these suggestions on the M16 rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine will help operators,... MORE

M16s / M4s: Firing Pin Not for Cleaning!
May 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 765 (Aug 16), p. 37. Dear Editor, Our Logistics Readiness Center told us they are finding a high number of M16s and M4s with unserviceable firing pins. The pins’ tips are blunted and there’s a ring cut in their shafts... MORE

TM Not Needed for Every Mask
March 29, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 760 (Mar 16), p. 46. Dear Editor, according to AR 25-30, Army Publishing Program, units are supposed to have one operator’s TM for each piece of equipment. But because the M50/M51 protective mask’s TM 3-4240-542-13&P is around 350 pages, that’s not practical. So the Army has issued a waiver for the M50/M51... MORE

AN/TSC-156D: Protect Phoenix Antenna Assemblies
March 19, 2021 — Dear Editor, during a recent communications exercise (COMEX), we found that three (3) of our AN/TSC-156D Phoenix tactical satellites had identical, quarter-sized holes in the antenna assemblies. We discovered that operators were stowing their antenna assemblies with the lightning rods in the UP position and not in the STOW position... MORE

Night Vision Devices, Sights: Stopping Battery Leak Damage
January 22, 2021 — This article originally appeared in PS 793, p. 18 (Dec 18). Dear editor, each year, night vision devices (NVDs) and small arms sights suffer thousands and thousands of dollars of damage because they’re stored with their batteries installed... MORE

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... 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

Communications: Submitting PQDRs to CECOM
October 2, 2020 — Photo by Spc. Isaiah Matthews 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... 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

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