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M871 Semitrailer: Drill Drain Holes in Storage Boxes
May 24, 2022 — Dear Editor, we support a transportation unit with 120 semitrailers. The semitrailers carry a mounted storage box that holds all the BII tools, chains and binding equipment. The storage box costs about $680 and the stored equipment about $1,000. Here's some need to know info... ... MORE

Safety: Off-Duty Awareness Sustains the Force
May 3, 2022 — Mission success always includes safety. When the mission is over, safety doesn’t stop. Read on to learn about resources to make off-duty safety a priority... MORE

M1102 Trailer: Marine Corps LTT Brake Drums Different
April 21, 2022 — Marines, the brake drums on your light tactical trailer (LTT) aren’t the same as the ones used by the Army. That’s because of the screw-on style of the grease cap that the Marine Corps opted to use on their M1102s. Get what you need to know here... MORE

M149-Series Water Trailers: ID Model & Inspect for Corrosion
April 6, 2022 — Maintenance leaders, according to TACOM Ground Safety Action (GSA) message 22-009, you’ll need to identify your M149-series water trailers and inspect them for frame corrosion. And there's a deadline to do it! Get the scoop here... MORE

Corrosion: Bust Rust with TACOM CCI Checklists
March 31, 2022 — Maintenance leaders, did you know the TACOM Corrosion website has corrosion control inspection (CCI) checklists? It sure does. Here's what you need to know... MORE

MK III VMMD Husky: Ink Spray Hoses
March 31, 2022 — Operators, make sure the MK III VMMD Husky’s ink spray hoses are properly routed, attached and tucked away whenever the vehicle’s mine detector heads are in the elevated position. Here's why... MORE

M1272 Buffalo: TM Missing Tire Chain Instructions
March 25, 2022 — Operators, TM 9-2355-352-10 (Jun 20) for the Buffalo, doesn’t have installation and removal instructions for tire chains. Read on to get info... MORE

RCV Buffalo A2: Follow These Seven PM and Safety Pointers
March 24, 2022 — Crewman, keep the following preventive maintenance (PM) pointers in mind. They’ll keep your RCV Buffalo A2 mission-ready... MORE

RCV Buffalo A2: When Water is Your Enemy
March 24, 2022 — Water collects in the hull of the Buffalo A2 like a rain barrel on the side of a barn. Water drips off wet boots and uniforms, trickles in from the top of the vehicle, and more. Read on to learn ways to prevent water damage... MORE

M149A2 Water Trailer: Need a Data Plate?
March 9, 2022 — Maintenance leaders, do you need to order either a water tank data plate or trailer data plate for your M149A2 water trailer? Here’s some help... MORE

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