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PLS: M6 Dump Body Tarp
May 24, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 766 (Sep 16), p.60. NSN 2540-01-449-5775, which is shown as Item 19 in Fig 1 of TM 9-3930-259-13&P (Jun 07), is for the M917 dump truck. It’s too wide and short for the M6 dump body modular. Get the right NSN here... MORE

HEMTT A4-PLS A1-HET A1: Engine Cranks but Won't Start
January 10, 2023 — There’s a possible issue with the C15 and C18 engine on certain vehicles cranking but not starting due to a damaged engine cluster gear. Here’s what you need to know…... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Drive Like Your Life Depends on It!
June 10, 2022 — Warfighters, MSG Half-Mast requests you huddle up with your fellow Soldiers and remind them that driving tactical vehicles is serious business. Just how serious is it? Find out here... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: Don’t Make Winter Driving a Chilling Experience
February 28, 2022 — Operators, winter driving presents unique challenges. The bottom line is that you need to be prepared for these challenges. Here's what you need to know... 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

PLS: TMs Missing Unarmored Weapon Station Kit
September 14, 2021 — Operators, the latest versions of the PLS TMs don’t cover the procedures for installation, removal, maintenance or troubleshooting of the unarmored weapon station kit, NSN 2510-01-675-0743, PN 57K6838. Get them here... 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

HEMTT, PLS: The New Plan is NCOMP
August 3, 2021 — Warfighters, there’s a new plan for HEMTT and PLS vehicles that aren’t used very often. The Optimized Maintenance Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan (NCOMP) will help reduce service workload for idle vehicles. Here's what you need to know... MORE

HEMTT, PLS: Put a Stop to Stop Bolt Woes
May 13, 2021 — Do you have a HEMTT M1120A4 LHS or PLS M1075A1 truck? If you do, then you know the enhanced-container handling unit (E-CHU) rear slider positive stop bolts can sometimes get damaged and even sheared off, leading to maintenance downtime. Read on for an optional fix... MORE

HEMTT: Let’s Talk M1120 LHS Weight Lifting
February 17, 2021 — If you have an M1120, M1120A2 or M1120A4 HEMTT LHS, then you’ll want to pay close attention to payloads. Which of these brutes can lift the most? That’s a trick question because they can all lift the same amount. But there are some equipment considerations to take into account. Read on to see the equipment considerations... MORE

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