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Batteries: Solar Maintainers Required for Long-Term Equipment Storage
October 23, 2023 — AR 750-1 and DA PAM 750-1 were updated to clarify that approved solar maintainers are required for equipment in LUP, NCOMP and outdoor storage. Read on to learn more... MORE

Ground Vehicles: 6TAGM MILSPEC Batteries Can be Mixed
July 19, 2023 — PulseTech® Products Corporation recently released the U.S. Army Battery Maintenance Management Program (BMMP) (May 23). The BMMP describes the three batteries that you could receive with NSN 6140-01-485-1472, and they’re authorized to be mixed. Read more... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Don’t Get Mixed Up with Batteries
July 18, 2023 — While it’s recommended to use the same NSN batteries in vehicles requiring multiple batteries, it’s not recommended to mix old and new batteries. Keep reading to find out why... MORE

Soldier Support: New Limitations on Shipping Lithium Batteries
May 16, 2023 — Time to make a PCS? Plan ahead and note the new limitations on shipping lithium batteries. Find out more here…... MORE

Lead-Acid Batteries: WP Update for TM 9-6140-200-13
March 28, 2023 — AR 750-1 was recently updated which caused a need for an update in work package (WP) 0020 of TM 9-6140-200-13, Operator and Field Maintenance for Automotive Lead-Acid Storage Batteries (May 11). Get the correct info here... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Remove Battery Corrosion
March 9, 2023 — When cleaning and removing corrosion from your vehicle’s lead-acid batteries, follow the guidance in WP 0027 of TM 9-6140-200-13 (May 11) and your vehicle’s operator and field maintenance TMs. Get more info... MORE

Corrosion: TACOM Introduces Basic Corrosion Course for Operators
February 9, 2023 — There’s a new corrosion course available for all Army personnel, including civilians and contractors who operate and maintain Army ground equipment. Read on... MORE

Batteries: The ABCs of Battery Care
January 30, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 768 (Nov 16), pp. 36-37. There are several rules worth remembering when it comes to battery care that'll ensure they work when needed, as well as not cause damage to equipment. Read on to learn more…... MORE

AN/PRQ-7 CSEL: Order Non-rechargeable Batteries
January 24, 2023 — Until stock of the rechargeable CSEL batteries increases, substitute non-chargeable batteries. Read on to learn more…... MORE

Lithium Batteries: Don’t Get Burned By Wrong Type
January 20, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 797 (Apr 19), pp.53-54. Pay close attention to the battery type used in sights and night vision equipment. Using the wrong kind can lead to disaster... MORE

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