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Communications: Switching It Up
July 26, 2022 — Half-Mast helps out a Signal Soldier in their search for an STT switch. Read his solution here... MORE

M1151A1 HMMWV: Ordering the Engine Compartment Hood
March 16, 2022 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m trying to replace a broken engine compartment hood on an M1151A1 HMMWV. However, NSN 2510-01-432-3338 shows the hood as AAC V in FED LOG. That means it’s a terminal item. Can my unit still order the hood... ... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Periscope Stowage Box Pin Replacement
March 9, 2022 — Dear Half-Mast, I need to replace the pins and their springs for the periscope stowage box on an M113A3 armored personnel carrier. The pins hold the periscope in place while driving. The stowage box is inside the M113A3 on the right rear side. I can't find the pins in any TM. ... MORE

Publications: Are Paper TMs Still Available?
February 15, 2022 — We have multiple vehicles without a -10 TM available for the operators to perform PMCS. That means that a lot of equipment gets dispatched without maintenance or the knowledge of how to properly operate them. Is there any way to reorder paper TMs to replace the ones that are missing? ... MORE

All Aircraft: How to Get Shatterproof Sample Bottles
December 29, 2021 — When I was in Germany back in 2009-2012, we had fuel sample bottles that were shatterproof. They were glass, but had a clear, soft coating of rubber or vinyl around them. If you dropped them, the glass would not break. I’ve been looking for an NSN for them, but I’ve had no luck. Can you help?... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Loaded Chamber Indicator & Rear Sight Maintenance Tips
September 22, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, with some of the M17 pistols coming in for maintenance, we’ve found that the loaded chamber indicator (LCI) is no longer sitting flush after being used on the range. Also, the weapons are coming in with loose rear sights. Any tips on what to do? ... MORE

HEMTT: Dressed Cab Assembly or Push Kit?
August 24, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, my unit has an M977A4 HEMTT with a damaged cab, and we need a dressed cab assembly. Can you help? Yes. Here's the scoop... ... MORE

Generators: Hunting for Terminal Clips
July 14, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, Our unit has a lot of missing terminal clips on the generators we service, from 2K up to 60K. Can we just order the terminal clips instead of having to buy the entire terminal studs? See Half-Mast's answer here... MORE

TPU: How Do I Get the 500-gal Tank?
May 13, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m trying to order a 500-gal tank for my tank and pump unit (TPU). I looked up the tank in TM 10-4930-236-13&P (Dec 12) and it shows NSN 5430-01-256-0650. I’ve tried to order it but the system says the NSN is bad. Read on for the answer... ... MORE

Finding Religious Supplies
April 14, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 771 (Feb 17), p. 49. Dear Connie, I need the NSNs for religious furniture like pews, benches and chairs. Can you help? Click MORE to learn Connie's answer... MORE

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