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Small Arms: Bore, Ammo Dry for Firing
April 20, 2020 — This Letter to the Editor initially appeared in PS 801 (Aug '19), p. 35. Dear Editor, PS has repeatedly emphasized the importance of running a cleaning or clearing rod through a weapon’s barrel before firing to make sure there are no obstructions... MORE

Small Arms: Degreasing and SFL Go Hand-In-Hand
April 16, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 792, pages 36-37. Solid film lubricant (SFL) is a powerful tool for fighting corrosion in small arms. When a weapon’s protective coating wears off, SFL comes to the rescue. But you must follow this SFL procedure or you may be hurting more than helping your weapon!... MORE

ARSS: Finding a Fix for Wall Cracks
March 30, 2020 — Photo courtesy of TACOM The middle shelter wall in the Armament Repair Shop Set (ARSS) was sealed and painted by the manufacturer to prevent generator fumes from entering the ARSS work area. But the wall was also designed to float and move. So heat expansion can lead to seal and paint cracks when the wall moves up and down. Cracked sealant and... MORE

Small Arms: Give Weapons a Fighting Chance
February 27, 2020 — TMs are free. Armorers can order as many as they need. Every unit should have a pubs clerk and armorers should make a point to find out who it is. Give the pubs clerk a list of the TMs you need and within minutes the order can be in the system... MORE

Small Arms: Weapon Cleaning Kits May Be Cheaper by the Piece
February 21, 2020 — Dear Editor, I wanted to share with other PS readers the initiative of one of my high-speed NCOs, SGT Logan Thomas. He created a weapons cleaning kit calculator in Excel. His spreadsheet compares the cost of cleaning kits to the cost of ordering the individual components of the kits. ... MORE

Small Arms: Secure Weapons Rack with the Right Locks
January 10, 2020 — When it comes to securing valuables, there are many locks to choose from. Just make sure you’re using the right ones to lock up the weapons racks in your unit’s arms room. To prevent potential problems, use the authorized locks listed in the graphic below to secure your weapons racks... MORE

Small Arms: Gaging Variance for Annual Services
December 18, 2019 — Photo by Capt. Monika ComeauxLet’s address a frequently asked question: Is a 10-percent variance allowed on small arms weapon services, which include annual gaging? The answer is YES, although there's been some debate about this fact. AR 750-1, Army Material Maintenance Policy, allows for the 10-percent variance when performing services. DA... 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

Small Arms: Proper Handling of Malfunctions
November 18, 2019 — Soldiers,Some of you aren’t taking the individual and crew-served weapon’s basic issue items (BII) with you when you go to the field or the range. Bad idea!All weapons from .50-cal and below have BII. The BII is used to put the weapon into operation, during operation and for emergency repairs. So never fire a weapon in the field or on the range... MORE

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