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M1000 HET Semitrailer: Leave APU Valve Open
February 4, 2022 — This article initially appeared in PS 799 (Jun 19). Operators, there’s a valve on the HET Semitrailer’s APU hydraulic reservoir that must remain open when operating the APU. Here's the info you'll need... MORE

HMMWV: Winter Tires
January 26, 2022 — Warfighters, you may have heard the Army is testing a new winter tire for HMMWVs: the KO2. KO2 winter tires have a three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) rating, which means they’re considered severe snow service-rated. Read about them here... MORE

MRAP: Learn Your Rollover Lesson
January 21, 2022 — This article initially appeared in PS 771 (Feb 17), p. 11. Operators, it’s always better to avoid a rollover than to experience one. Remember these lessons learned before you start the day’s mission. Get the lessons here... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: 2021 Year-in-Review
January 21, 2022 — Maintenance leaders, NSNs were the most frequent topics covered in 2021 for tactical vehicles and trailers. Corrosion prevention and the roll-out of Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan (NCOMP) were also hot topics this past year. Get the rest of the story here... MORE

JLTV: Update MSD for Best Performance
January 19, 2022 — Warfighters, when it comes to the maintenance support device (MSD) for your JLTV, you’ll want to make sure it has the latest software and firmware versions. Here's the scoop... MORE

P-D-680/CID A-A-59601 Cleaning Solvent Is a NO-GO!
January 5, 2022 — P-D-680, also known as CID A-A-59601, contains harmful chemicals that adversely affect the environment. Bottom line: P-D-680 is NOT the same as MIL-PRF-680! This article applies to tactical vehicles and small arms, to read on to do the right thing!... MORE

M915A5 Tractor: New NSNs for Channel Lifts
December 27, 2021 — There’s a replacement for the M915A5 tractor’s channel lift shown as Item 20 in Fig 210 of TM 9-2320-426-13&P (Aug 14). Read on for the new NSNs... MORE

M916A3 Tractor Truck: Ignition Keys
December 8, 2021 — Operators, do you need ignition switch keys for your M916A3, but can’t find them in the TM? That's because Item 16 in Fig 69 of TM 9-2320-302-24P (Feb 06) doesn’t show the ignition switch keys. Here's how you get them... MORE

Corrosion: Cleaning is Key to Prevention
December 6, 2021 — Dear Editor, I’m an allied trades/small engine supervisor at the 406th AFSB. We’re constantly informing Soldiers of the importance of keeping vehicles and equipment clean. Get more info here... ... MORE

M915A3 Tractor Truck, M872A4 Semitrailer: Update for Winter Tires
November 16, 2021 — Warfighters, according to TACOM Maintenance Action Message (MAM) 21-053, you’ll need to check your M915A3 tractor trucks and M872A4 semitrailers to ensure that Michelin® and Goodyear® tires aren’t both mounted on the same axle. Get more info here... MORE

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