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M26 Decon: Pump Oil Pointer
January 30, 2020 — The M26 Decon needs an oil designed for continuous use at high loads and temperatures. Use the recommended pump oil, Hydra-Oil 40W, NSN 1040-01-612-3498, PN A01-114-3441, CAGE 59776. It has what it takes to stand up to harsh conditions... MORE

NBC Bags: No Longer Free Issue
December 12, 2019 — Following deployment, very few of the free-issue NBC bags given to Soldiers through the Individual Chemical Equipment Management Program (ICEMP) are returned. Of the ones turned in, most are so beat up they can’t be reissued. Reduced funding means the free-issue days are over. Units are now held responsible for NBC bags issued to Soldiers... MORE

M26 Decon: Rinsing Soap Away Prevents Excessive Soap Buildup
December 9, 2019 — Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joel QuebecDear Editor, We’ve noticed that some of the M26 decontamination apparatus’s water pump valves and pressure switch line filters have an excessive amount of soap build-up. When that happens, the water pump may not work properly. To properly care for the M26 decon after use,... MORE

CBRN: Out with Old and in with the New Overboot
December 5, 2019 — Soldiers,Take a look at the new CBRN molded AirBoss® lightweight overboots (MALO). The official name in FED LOG is overshoes, nuclear, biological and chemical contaminates protective. The new MALO is made of antistatic butyl rubber and protects you from chemical agents. Plus it fits on either foot. No need to check if it’s a right or... MORE

COMET CBRN Advice
November 26, 2019 — Dear Editor, while helping CBRN units, we’ve come up with a few suggestions to make CBRN rooms run more efficiently. Click MORE>> to learn what these tips are... MORE

M26 and M12A1 Decon: Protection from the Cold
November 21, 2019 — Cold temperatures are not your friend if your M26 and M12A1 decons sit outside for long periods. In freezing weather, you should protect them.It’s almost impossible to drain out all water from the M26 and M12A1s. That water can freeze and damage things like tanks and pumps, which are expensive to repair. Stop cold in its tracks like this: For the... MORE

JSGPM: Nosecup News
November 4, 2019 — Dear Editor,As members of the Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training Team (COMET), we’ve come across a couple of nosecup issues on the Joint Services General Purpose Mask (JSGPM): There is in an arrow on the nosecup to help you properly install the internal drink tube. Most Soldiers don’t realize that. The arrow should point to the top of the... MORE

JSGP Masks: Keep Those Faceforms & Outsert Pouches!
September 30, 2019 — Dear Editor, as a member of the Command Maintenance Training Team (COMET), I’ve noticed CBRN specialists and operators throwing away the faceforms and outsert pouches for the Joint Service General Purpose (JSGP) masks. Keep reading to learn why this isn't a good idea... MORE

M1135 NBCRV Stryker: Help NBCRV Stryker Do Its Detecting Duty
September 5, 2019 — The M1135 NBCRV Stryker is critical in an environment with CBRN threats. If it doesn’t do its detecting job, the results could be fatal. Here are some ways to keep you and your NBCRV Stryker on the detecting trail: 1. Run the NBCRV Stryker at least four hours weekly while doing a complete PMCS. If you don’t, you’ll have guaranteed trouble. The... MORE

Members of the Stryker Reconnaissance Platoon, 457th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Company, 641st Troop Command Battalion, 64th Troop Command, move two M1135 Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles (NBCRVs) into position for mounted .50-caliber machine gun qualification while at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 12, during Annual Training.

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