SMALL ARMS 35

M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine, Loose Barrel

and Pistol Grip 36-37
Blank Firing Attachment Guide Available 37
M240B Machine Gun, Stuck Round Procedure 38
ISSUE 779 OCTOBER 2017 M4/M4A1 Carbine, Barrel Erosion Gage Change
for M855A1 Ammo 39
COMBAT VEHICLES 2 M2010 Sniper Rifle, Loose Swivel Sling Insert Fix 39

Stryker, DVE Power Surge Preventiion 3 MISSILES 40

Stryker, Idle Engine Before and After Shutdown 4
MITAS PM Tips 40-41
Stryker, Proper Towing 5
Stryker, Shackle Hardware Alignment 6
M1-Series Tanks Inlet Screen, No Repairs Allowed 6
M2/M3-Series Bradley/MLRS Transmission Check 7 CBRN 41
M113-Series FOV Battery PM Pointers 8-9
M1135 NBCRV Stryker Update to PS 773-36-37 41
TACTICAL VEHICLES 10 M159, M164 CBRN DR SKO, Breathing Apparatus
Low-Air Alarm Fix 42
HMMWV Pintle Towing Bracket Not Needed 11
HEMTT A4, PLS A1, Replace Hydraulic COMMUNICATIONS 43
Manifold Solenoids 12-13
FMTV A1P2 EHPU Cap NSN 13
FBCB2, JBC-P JV5 Display Replacement 44
M149A2 Water Trailer Tire and Wheel Assembly 14
Cmd Post Platform AB-1386/U QEAM Antenna Lube 45
Cable Protection Pointers 46-47
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT 15 SOLDIER SUPPORT 48
HMEE-1 Headlamps, Remove Before Unloading 16
M400W Skid Loader Battery PM 17 Clothing Cleaning Advice 49-53
LCU-2000 Anchor Chain Corrosion 18
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 54
AVIATION 19
GCSS-Army Training 55
T700-GE-700 Engine Excess Parts for Turn-in 20-21
Computers and Software, Toss PCMCIA Cards 56-57
H-60 Series, Unserviceable Engine Parts Turn-in 22
MAC Determines Annual Services Timeframe 57
H-60M Blackhawk Aircrew Trainers (BAT) 23-25
DA Form 2028 for TM Corrections 58-59
UH-60, AH-64 Series Tools, Test Equipment Turn-in 26

A Race for PM 27-34 Connie’s Post Scripts 60-61

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LOose Parts!
To find
out HOW
see Pages,
36-37!
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SMALL ARMS 35 2028…
M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine, Loose Barrel
more than one Soldier has Just like
and Pistol Grip 36-37
had the experience of cracking it was in
Blank Firing Attachment Guide Available 37 open the latest version of a TM the last
M240B Machine Gun, Stuck Round Procedure 38 and noticing that the NSN for a three TM
ISSUE 779 OCTOBER 2017 M4/M4A1 Carbine, Barrel Erosion Gage Change certain part is wrong. Again! releases.
for M855A1 Ammo 39
COMBAT VEHICLES 2 M2010 Sniper Rifle, Loose Swivel Sling Insert Fix 39
You grab an ink The day is saved and
Stryker, DVE Power Surge Preventiion 3 MISSILES 40 pen, line out all is right with the
Stryker, Idle Engine Before and After Shutdown 4 the wrong NSN world. but…
MITAS PM Tips 40-41 and jot down
Stryker, Proper Towing 5
Stryker, Shackle Hardware Alignment 6 the correct
M1-Series Tanks Inlet Screen, No Repairs Allowed 6 number. …that’s not enough!
M2/M3-Series Bradley/MLRS Transmission Check 7 CBRN 41
M113-Series FOV Battery PM Pointers 8-9 if someone orders a part with the
M1135 NBCRV Stryker Update to PS 773-36-37 41 wrong NSN, they’ll get something they
TACTICAL VEHICLES 10 M159, M164 CBRN DR SKO, Breathing Apparatus can’t use. if someone uses a procedure
Low-Air Alarm Fix 42 that’s incorrect, they might damage their
HMMWV Pintle Towing Bracket Not Needed 11 equipment or get hurt.
HEMTT A4, PLS A1, Replace Hydraulic COMMUNICATIONS 43
Manifold Solenoids 12-13
FMTV A1P2 EHPU Cap NSN 13
FBCB2, JBC-P JV5 Display Replacement 44
M149A2 Water Trailer Tire and Wheel Assembly 14
Cmd Post Platform AB-1386/U QEAM Antenna Lube 45
Cable Protection Pointers 46-47 Either
CONSTRUCTION scenario
EQUIPMENT 15 SOLDIER SUPPORT 48
costs time
and money.
HMEE-1 Headlamps, Remove Before Unloading 16
M400W Skid Loader Battery PM 17 Clothing Cleaning Advice 49-53
LCU-2000 Anchor Chain Corrosion 18 So you
should do
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 54 more than
AVIATION 19 correct the
GCSS-Army Training 55 mistake in
T700-GE-700 Engine Excess Parts for Turn-in 20-21 your TM.
Computers and Software, Toss PCMCIA Cards 56-57
H-60 Series, Unserviceable Engine Parts Turn-in 22
MAC Determines Annual Services Timeframe 57
H-60M Blackhawk Aircrew Trainers (BAT) 23-25
DA Form 2028 for TM Corrections 58-59 You should
UH-60, AH-64 Series Tools, Test Equipment Turn-in 26
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 Stryker…

COMBAT VEHICLES
What’sa matter, pal? No, but my DVE is
rge Threat
You look like you lost damaged, thanks to
• Power Off Su your best friend! your carelessness!
th e Idle
• Don’t Skip
n’ t Bl ow th e Tow!
• Do
t Sh ac kl e
• Preven e
Hardware Damag Screen!
t Re pa ir In le t
• Don’
ion?
• Bad Transmiss
Not So Fast!
eps You
• Battery PM Ke !
Charged to Fig ht

Dear Editor,
The Stryker’s driver’s vision enhancer (DVE) comes in pretty handy, but
it doesn’t work very well if it’s damaged by careless start-up and shut-down
procedures.
Sometimes drivers get in a hurry at the end of a mission and forget to
turn off the power to the DVE before they shut down the engine and power
off the vehicle.
That leaves the DVE camera, NSN 5855-01-588-3763, and the DVE screen,
NSN 5980-01-525-1688, vulnerable to power surges. And replacing those two
items isn’t cheap.
Always turn off power
Turn off power to DVE to prevent power surge to camera
to the DVE before you
shut down the engine and
power off the vehicle. You’ll
also want to double-check
that the DVE is shut down
before applying power to
the vehicle and starting
the engine.

CW2 Jamie Brown

Ft Bliss, TX

Editor’s note: Drivers,

follow these tips to stop
the surge.

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 Stryker… Stryker…

There, now my y’know, Not idling your engine no, Thanks,

engine’s shut before shutting down means your you neEd a I nEed to Be
down! Boy, it turbocharger is gonna get Fried! lift, pAl? Flat-Towed!
feels good
to be done for
the day!

Dear Editor,
I see too many Strykers
damaged because crews
Gravity drains oil out of the don’t know the right way
Drivers, it’s turbocharger when the Stryker’s
easy to get been sitting for a while. to tow a disabled vehicle.
in a hurry, So make sure you idle the vehicle The best way is to flat-tow
especially at 650- 700 rpm for 30 seconds a disabled Stryker with Best way to tow disabled Stryker
when you’re or so before heading out. another Stryker using a
moving out on And don’t rev the engine while is with another Stryker and a tow bar
a mission. you’re waiting!
tow bar.
Towing the right way prevents costly damage to the transfer, the turbocharger
and tires. Follow the towing procedures found in the -10 TM and you’ll be all right.
idling lets enough oil circulate
But being in
to the turbocharger’s bearings And remember that if a Stryker is so damaged it can’t be flat-towed,
a hurry is no mechanics shouldn’t use a HEMTT wrecker to tow with the Stryker’s front
excuse for not to prevent any damage.
starting up end suspended.
if you skip the idling, chances
your Stryker are your unit is soon gonna be Not only will towing damage the rear suspension
If Stryker is too damaged
the right way. shelling out some big bucks for and hubs on the Stryker, but it can also break the
a new turbocharger. HEMTT’s lift cylinders. Instead, call for an M916 to flat tow, use trailer
tractor truck with an M870A1 semitrailer.
The turbocharger Run the engine at
And you continues to spin low idle for at
need to for a short time least three minutes
be patient after shutdown. before shutdown.
when the But the oil stops
mission’s circulating as soon
done, too! as you shut off the The circulating
engine. oil cools the
turbocharger and
That means you lubes the bearings
need to cool down so there’s
the turbocharger no overheating CW3 Brian Robinson
Ft Bliss, TX
Editor’s note: Thanks for hooking us up
before shutting after the engine is
down the engine. shut down. with some good Stryker towing tips!

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 M2/M3-Series Bradleys, MLRS…

CRUNCH!
Stryker…
yOwch! I’m
goNna have t’get
that checked out!
I smell burning oil!
I think you need a new
transmission!

Hang on!
Let’s not be
so hasty!
D rivers, be sure to take a minute to check
Retaining nut and
the recovery lug shackles on the back of cotter pin should face
your Stryker. away from ramp
If the retaining nut and cotter pin are
installed on the wrong side of the shackle,
they can get damaged when the ramp is
raised or lowered.
Prevent damage by making sure the Some units are turning in Bradley Replacing a “bad”
and MLRS HMPT-800 transmissions,
retaining nut and cotter pin are installed
transmission when the
NSN 2520-01-626-5061, that have been problem is something else
on the outside of the shackle, facing away diagnosed as needing replacement when is a big waste of time,
effort and money!
from the ramp. Then check them each time
the transmissions are actually fine.

you do before-operation PMCS. if a transmission emits a burnt oil smell,

has a faulty transmission control module
(TCM) or otherwise isn’t performing like it
M1-Series Tanks… should, the problem could be fixable.
Crews should do a thorough PMCS by the
book, including looking for transmission
oil and coolant system leaks. The problem
might be a relatively simple fix instead of
a costly transmission replacement.

But if a bad transmission is suspected,

M echanics, repairing the engine inlet screen, let a field service representative ( FSR )
check it out and decide whether it can
NSN 2510-01-607-6386, on M1-series tanks be repaired by field-level maintenance,
is no longer authorized. or if a replacement is necessary.

By trying to save your unit $4,000 by

repairing the screen, you could damage the
For more information and a list of
regional FSRs, check out
AGT 1500 engine and cost your unit over TACOM Maintenance information Message
$500,000!
1 7-017 at:
If engine inlet screen is bent https://tulsa.tacom.army.mil/Maintenance/
So don’t attempt a repair if the inlet screen or damaged, replace it message.cfm?id=MI17-017.html
is bent or damaged. Replace it instead.

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 M113-Series FOV…

Crewmen, check out these PMCS tips so

your vehicle’s batteries don’t fizzle out
happens
before your mission begins.
around here
more ofTEn
than We’d like. 1. Use both hands to check the battery
retainers and clamp. If the batteries move or Make sure battery retainer,
there a seem loose, let your mechanic know. clamps and cables are tight
probLem,
Specialist?
2. Same thing with the battery connections. If
Dead you can move the clamp on the battery post Retainer
BAtteries. with your thumb and first two fingers, it
needs to be tightened.
3. Check to see if the cables are connected
tightly to the clamp. If not, report ‘em.
4. For wet cell batteries, the electrolyte should
cover the plates and reach the bottom edge Cable
of the vent plugs. If any are low or completely
dry, fill them with distilled water. You’ll get Clamp
six 1-gallon bottles of distilled water when
Sounds like your unit could use a
refresher on how to keep these M113s you order NSN 6810-00-682-6867.
charged up and ready to roll. 5. Take a rag and clean the battery, making
sure to wipe off the battery case and
surrounding metal parts. While you’re at it,
look for missing or damaged rubber boots
on the terminal covers. Tell your mechanic
and he’ll replace ‘em with NSN 2530-01-089-
4992.
6. Give each terminal a light coat of silicone
compound to prevent corrosion. Get a 3-oz Fill low or dry battery
tube with NSN 8040-01-331-7133 or a 1-pt terminals with distilled water
can with NSN 8040-01-331-7134.

Get the Thanks, Half-Mast. Our

complete scoop
TM batteries sure needed that
on keeping your
0-13 boost of PM how-to!
M113’s batteries For
even more 9-6140-20
(May 11),
in top shape by
checking out battery Just remember,
a little PM goes
Operator
WP 0085 of info,
check out a long way
tm 9-2350-261-10 and Fieldance toward keeping
(Aug 05) and
WP 0104 of Mainten otive your vehicles
tm 9-2350-2 77-10 for Automd and equipment
(Mar 12, w/Ch 1, Lead-Aci combat ready!
Dec 13). Storage .
Batteries

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 HMMWVs…

This bracKET caMe GueSs I

with the pintle HOoK beTtEr figure
kit, but I have no out whEre to
Clue WhEre it goes. insTaLl it.

there’s good No NeEd! That’s

advice in this an old item and no
section. you longer needed!
owe it to your
vehicles and
yourself to
check it out!

Dear Editor,
When ordering the pintle hook kit, NSN 2540-01-189-2193, for our HMMWVs,
we’ve noticed that it often includes a pintle mounting bracket, NSN 5340-00-
408-2432.
That bracket was designed to
strengthen weaker bumpers like those on Pintle mounting bracket
base model M998-series vehicles. But when no longer needed
MWO 9-2320-280-20-7 was issued, those
bumpers were reinforced with a slightly
smaller bracket, NSN 5340-01-506-7986.
We thought it would be a good idea to
let mechanics know so they won’t try to
install the -2432 bracket from the kit.
It’s just big enough to prevent proper
• Abandon the
Bracket! installation of the castle nut.
lic
• Replace Hydrau s
Manifold Solenoid 1SG Garth Creekmore
ts
• New Cap Protec
SSG James Evans
Hydraulic Fluid!
OHARNG

• Right Assemb
ly
e
Makes a Differenc Editor’s note: An excellent point, Sergeants! Mechanics, if you receive a kit that
includes the bracket, leave it in the box.

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 HEMTT A4,
PLS A1… ...with new replacement solenoid, PN 38400082

I think Uh-oh! I hope it

I have a isn’t Your hydraulic
fEver! manifold solenoids!

The good news is that newly redesigned

solenoids are free issue to units.

For replacement solenoids, send a solenoid request form to:

usarmy.detroit.peo-cs-css.mbx.pm-ts-htv-ils@mail.mil

https://tulsa.tacom.army.mil/Safety/download.cfm?
W as your HEMTT A4 or PLS A1 manufactured before
2016? Then you need to replace the solenoids on the
Some
Some of
of those
solenoids
those
solenoids may
may
Download
the form at: filename=soum/tacom_wn/ RequestForm.pdf
overheat
overheat and
and
hydraulic distribution manifold right now. catch
catch fire!
fire! You’ll find the HEMTT A4 solenoids listed as Item 10 in Fig 423 of
TM 9-2320-326-13&P on IETM EM 0288 (Dec 15). The PLS A1 solenoids are
shown as Item 3 in Fig 768 of TM 9-2320-319-13&P on IETM EM 0298 (Mar 10).
Replace HEMTT A4’s four solenoids... For more information, check out TACOM Safety-of-Use message 17-004:
https://tulsa.tacom.army.mil/Safety/message.cfm?id=SOU17-004.html
SV2 Solenoid

A1P2 FMTVs…
SV3 Solenoid
new cap protects
hydraulic fluid!
SV1 Solenoid SV4 Solenoid You need me to
keep water out
of your EHPU’s
hydraulic tank!

a1p2 FMTV trucks were

fielded without the protective
(breather) cap on the electric
SV4 Solenoid SV1 Solenoid hydraulic power unit (EHPU).
(not visible) As a result, the EHPU fluid
gets contaminated with water.
SV2 Solenoid
That leads to failing or stalled
SV5 Solenoid
cab lift hydraulic components.
SV3 Solenoid So order a new breather cap
with NSN 5340-01-646-6963.
That keeps water out of the
EHPU’s fluid.

...and PLS A1’s five solenoids...

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 M149A2 Water Trailer…

• Don’t Let Headlamps

Kick the Bucket!
• Stop Needless Battery
I’m supposed
to check Replacement!
your wheel • Lose an Anchor?
assemblies to
make sure you
have the right
ones. But how
do I tell the
difference?

I’ve got the

right ones!
My wheels are
offset!

Dear Editor,
I’ve noticed quite a few units that have the wrong tire and wheel assembly
installed on their M149A2 water trailers.
The correct wheel assembly for the M149A2 is NSN 2530-01-611-7619. It
has an offset rim, so the 10R22.5 tire doesn’t protrude past the fender well.

N
CONSTRUCTIO
But some M149A2
CORRECT INCORRECT trailers are incorrectly
equipped with NSN 2530-
01-528-9461. While it
has the same tire as the
other assembly, the rim
isn’t offset. So when
installed on the M149A2,
the tire sticks out past
the fender well. That
makes the trailer wider
than it should be and can
be dangerous.
M149A2 assembly
is offset and doesn’t protrude 1SG Garth Creekmore
past wheel well… OHARNG
…like M149/M149A1 tire and wheel assembly

Editor’s note: Operators, check your trailers now. If the wrong assembly is installed,
notify your mechanic. And check out TACOM GPA 17-015 for more details on tire
and wheel assemblies for small trailers:
https://tulsa.tacom.army.mil/Safety/message.cfm?id=GPA17-015.html

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 HMEE-1…
don’t Let headlamps M400W Skid Loader…
Stop Needless
KIIC
K CKK the bucket! Battery Replacement!
OK, pal! Time
to drop your Great! You Here are four
bucket. remembered to take ways to prevent
off my headlamps needless battery
so they won’t get replacement!
damaged!
yeah…that…
would…be…
nice.

operators, remember to detach the front bucket headlamps whenever you’re

unloading the HMEE-1’s bucket and BII boxes.
HERE ARE FOUR WAYS
If you don’t, the headlamps, NSN 6220-01-549-6135, and their electrical cables Operators, TO STOP NEEDLESS BATTERY
will get ripped loose from the bucket. At $130, those headlamps aren’t cheap to it’s no secret
that M400W
REPLACEMENT:
replace, either! compact-skid
loaders have an • Start the skid loader weekly and
ongoing problem run it for an hour.
with battery
drain. • Every other week, plug a charger
into the vehicle’s NATO receptacle
Most of these and fully charge the battery set.
vehicles use the The ProHD, NSN 6130-01-500-
yellow-top Optima
batteries. 3401, is an approved charger that
comes with the SATS.
• For long-term storage, make sure
you disconnect the skid steer
Even though they’re high quality
batteries, they can’t stand the constant loader’s batteries.
Headlamps left ...can be drain by the loader’s electrical system. • For skid loaders stored outdoors
attached to bucket... ripped loose! The constant discharge leads to
in the motor pool, use a solar
sulfated plates.
charging system, like the Solar
Over time, the Optima battery can Pulse Monitor System, NSN 6130-
And don’t make the mistake instead, reattach the no longer be charged and has to be
of tossing the lamps in lamps to their off-road replaced. The end result is way too many
01-558-5371. It simply plugs into
the bucket after they’re position on the cab A-posts dead batteries in these skid loaders! the NATO receptacle and no
detached. That’s a good way until you’re ready to
to lose or damage them. reinstall them. And the cycle continues. modifications are needed.

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 LCU-2000…

Uh-oh!
There gOes That’s
Another gonna
anchor. cost ‘em
big time!

Lose an Anchor?
A rmy mariners, losing an anchor on the landing craft utility (LCU) is a big, expensive
• When Dino
saur
deal! At $3,100 an anchor, that’s a lotta bucks to leave on the ocean floor! More!
Engines Fly No
Missing anchors are the result of ne Parts
• Turn in Engi
neglected anchor chain components that
Pump water for Repair
kes
• New BAT Ta ht
corrode from constant exposure to salt out of chain
water. The salt’s not going away any time locker to Simulated Flig h Tools
Wit
soon, so it’s up to you to wash down the prevent • What To Do pment
chains regularly. corrosion and Test Equi
Make sure they’re clean of any mud, silt
and debris after you’ve raised anchor and
stored the chains in their locker. Also, you’ll
want to pump out any standing water and
contaminants in the chain locker. Letting
the chain stew in a locker full of water is an
open invitation to corrosion!
This same info will be added to Item 126
of the PMCS charts in TM 55-1905-223-10
(Jan 89, w/Ch 12, Jul 09).
And don’t forget to inspect the anchor chain components for wear and damage. See
Item 22 in the PMCS chart and Para 4-10 in TM 55-1905-223-24-15 for more information.
Another great reference for anchor chain component care is TC 4-15.51, Marine Crewman’s
Handbook. Download a copy at the APD website:
http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ActiveSearchFull.aspx

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 T700-GE-700 Aircraft Engines…
T700-GE-700 Excess Engine Components National
Guard units
you guys have should contact
flown with T700 Item NSN PN their TASMG
engines for a for assistance
lo-o-ong time! Engine T700-GE-700 assembly 2840-01-070-1003 6035T00G01 with excess
property.
40 years! but Cold section module 2840-01-094-5547 6035T02G01 There may be
now the T700
opportunities
is becoming Combustion liner 2840-01-344-5923 6064T55G01 to bundle
extinct!
Inlet particle separator duct 2840-01-121-5295 6043T40G01 the items
and harvest
GG rotor 2840-01-342-9017 6055T20G05 another -701D
time to turn in all 2840-01-295-8125 6055T20G03 set from a
your Engine Parts that BEST or RECAP
are no longer needed! Air compressor seal 2840-01-128-4405 6064T98G01 aircraft.
Lubricating oil pump 2840-01-126-4129 5034T11P04
All active
STG1 turbine nozzle 2840-01-193-3349 5043T24G14 duty units can
Power turbine module 2840-01-245-6002 6064T98G01 turn their items
back in to the
Fuel injector assembly 2915-01-247-7136 4045T30G05 supply system
or contact the
Pressurizing manifold 2915-01-171-7785 3046T18G01 T700 engine
out with the
folks for
old and in with Primer nozzle 2915-01-093-5369 4046T78P05 details.
the new!
Pressurizing and overspeed unit 2915-01-171-7761 4076T64G01
2915-01-326-4224 5074T79G02
2915-01-326-4223 5074T79G03

When Dinosaur Engines Fly No More! HMUs

2915-01-326-4225
2915-01-325-8315
2915-01-319-3953
5074T79G05
5074T79G07
4046T52G19
Everything that has a beginning The t700-GE-700 engine line is 2915-01-332-2838 4046T52G23
swiftly approaching that point 2615-01-492-4556
has an eventual end. after 40 years of hard work.
4046T52G39
Alternator stator 2925-01-340-5504 6038T46P02
All National Guard aircraft flying t700s
What
H-60 Units need Engine history recorder 2995-01-120-8714 4046T26G03
have retired the last few aircraft to check their
with -700 engines. Active duty uh-60as does this hangar for 2995-01-128-1736 4046T29G06
with -700 engines are either retired or mean to excess engines, 2995-01-155-6595 4046T29G07
upgraded except for 35 uh- and eh-60as. you? as well as -700 2995-01-161-1455 4046T29G09
engine and airframe
those remaining at Ft Rucker will be
components. if you find
ECUs 2995-01-160-3913 4046T29G10
retired and replaced with the more 2995-01-181-3971 4046T29G11
capable UH-60Ls and UH-60Ms operating any, turn them in and replace
-701D engines with common controls. them with the similar H-60l 2995-01-245-9830 4046T29G12
or H-60m items you really 2995-01-259-0338 4046T29G13
need to stock.

The T700-GE-700 Excess Airframe Items Got questions? Contact Michael Weist, at (256) 313-1335, or by email:
following michael.e.weist2.ctr@mail.mil
are lists
of -700 Item NSN PN
engine and
airframe SDC 6630-01-342-0470 70450-01043-126
parts no
longer CDU 2520-01-342-0497 70450-01043-126
needed if Engine inlet anti-ice valve 4810-01-116-7091 70306-10012-107
you aren’t are you sure these are ah, you’re already
operating Bleed-air shutoff valve 4810-01-108-7364 70306-02102-103 goNna help me fly? extinct! whadaya got
-700 t’lose?
engines on L/H engine to airframe harness 5995-01-101-9852 70552-10101-101
h-60A s: R/H engine to airframe harness 5995-01-102-6086 70552-10101-101
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 H-60 Series… H-60M Aircraft…

Make sure that

Looks unserviceable
like it’s engine cold
time for Wow! this thing
section is really engages your
a new turned in to
engine. flying skills.
Corpus Christi
Army Depot for
repair. Yeah, I know!
That was an
experience like
no other!

UH-60M pilots, staying updated on

helicopter simulator flight training to help with the
is a key to successful operation of Army’s simulator
M-model Black Hawk helicopters. training needs, the
Utility Helicopter
M echanics, check your area for: Project Office is
fielding a number
output drive shaft assemblies, of Black Hawk
unserviceable cold section modules, an d NSNs 2840-01-482-1870, 2840-01- Aircrew Trainers
NSN 2840-01-284-4013 (PN 60 71T25G01) 630-18 78 and 2840-01-629-7392. (BATs), NSN 6930-
01-652-9233.
if you find any
unserviceable
Cold section components,
turn them in to
Corpus Christi
Army Depot for
repair ASAP.
Pilots, are you
ready to start the
simulation? Engage!
That ensures the
supply chain is
stocked and helps
others get the
serviceable parts
Turn in unserviceable engine cold section modules they need when
they need them.

Excess serviceable T701C/D gas turbine Mark the unserviceable

shafts are needed, too. Turn them in to assets for the B17 account
B52. Here are the shafts needed: and ship them to: The BAT, which is covered
by TMs 1-6930-001-10 and
• NSN 2840-01-482-1870 (PN 3065T21G01) W0MU USA DEP Corpus Christi -23&P, is a great aid in
• NSN 2840-01-630-1878 (PN 3065T21G04) 540 First ST, SE Bldg 1846 sharpening flying skills.
• NSN 2840-01-629-7392 (PN 3065T21G05) Corpus Christi, TX, 78419-5255
everything you need to know …and don’t forget to register
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 scenarios include emergency
evasive maneuvers that might For emergencies or issues that To access the BAT portal, you’ll
be catastrophic and deadly if need immediate assistance, call the need to create an account at:
BAT simulator can attempted as part of regular BAT hotline at (256) 8 76-5005. http://batsimulator.com
be programmed for aircraft training.
many different pilot no, I’m Not
training scenarios Batman and
After all, I don’t know
pilots can where he is!
walk away
from a
simulator
crash.

First, create a login name. Government As new information

organizations should is added to the
submit a request to portal, users will
Then click on create an
the BAT team for receive a mass
account under the login
vetting. e-mail outlining
button. NO CAC card is
The what’s available.
Actual required, but access is
BAT is a “blade time” only granted to known Once identified as a
significant training and certified members of new portal user, the The site’s Support
money- costs more the BAT community. BAT Team will send TAB allows you to
saver. than $3,400 an e-mail message post observations
per flight with your account or questions. You can
hour. For new maintainers instructions. also submit trouble
and operators, your tickets. The ticket
company, agency or unit initial training on is forwarded to an
must submit a roster the BAT takes engineer or technician
it reduces of names and email three days. for resolution.
a unit’s fuel addresses to the
and training BAT Team. BAT trainees
Final solutions are
costs. posted to the BAT
awaiting formal portal so all users
training can still can stay up-to-date
access the portal’s on current issues.
Documentation TAB
to download:
Current plans are
As m or e BAd,
Ts we’re • TMs to field BATs to Fts
ar e fi el de
here to • course material Hood and Carson, as
us er s ca n help! • technical bulletins well as the PAARNG
th e (Ft Indiantown Gap),
co un t on ey • training videos
support th OKARNG (Tulsa)
a • training schedules
ne ed . Did you know and IAARNG (Camp
ne • commercial manuals
BAT team hotli Dodge).
ed
and a web-bas
BAT portal
r
are available fo ?
problem-solving The BAT saves money
and has a hotline if you
have questions.

This BAT simulator

really sharpened
my skills.

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 UH-60,AH-64 Series…
A Race for PM
a Sebring International Raceway The World-Famous 12 Hour Endurance
Test is in its final laps.

When those old

engines are replaced
by the T700-GE-701C
or T700-GE-701D
engine, you’ll need
to turn in some of
I’m glad the tools and test
we’re finally equipment you’ve
getting a new been using.
engine for
this aircraft. Yeah, but what S Teve MachinE,
do we do with driving the #20 car,
all these old a PorsChE 917, is in
tools and test sixth place.
equipment?

runNing Out
oF TiME!

Mechanics, those T700-GE-T700 and T700-GE-T701 engines if you have

these items in
will eventually no longer be used in the Black Hawk and your engine
Apache fleet. As they’re switched out for T700-GE-T701c or shop and
T700-GE-T701d engines, certain tools and test equipment they’re no
may not be needed anymore. longer used,
turn them in
The chart lists T700-GE-T700 and T700-GE-T701 engine tools to the supply
and test equipment that will be eventually phased out. system!

Item Engine Model NSN PN

Aircraft maintenance fixture T700-GE-700 & 701 4920-01-317-7895 21C7731G01 GotTa make
Blade guide T700GE-700 & T700 5120-01-136-9670 21C7419G01 My Move…

Set gage lead edge T700-GE-700 4920-01-234-2179 21C77784P01

Borescope T700-GE-700 N/A 201003079-10 …NOw!
Cable adapter T700-GE-700 4920-01-170-0940 201003079-20
Metal light carrier T700-GE-700 4920-01-170-2917 201003079-21
Lamp T700-GE-700 6240-01-170-2916 201003079-22
Light supply T700-GE-700 4920-01-170-1230 201003079-23
Fuse T700-GE-700 N/A 201003079-38
Aircraft engine test set T700-GE-701 4920-01-319-3960 21C7085G02

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 What’s
wrong?

Not sure,
but I’m losing
speed!

One lap to go
and a comfortable
lead!
I can’t believe
it. We had this I’m sorry,
race won! Machine. Just
sit tight. the
tow truck will
be there soon.
Can’t get too
comfortable,
tho’!

you’re looking Keep it up for less

good out than a lap and you’ve
there, Machine. won Sebring!
That
shoulda I appreciate
been me. the ride but
This car is running Oh, no! this is NOT
really smooth. Go, That doesn’t how I wanted
You and the crew machine, look good to finish this
did a great job go! at all! race!
getting her ready
for this race!

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 T he next day
Looks like I found
the problem. Busted oil
A little thing like
that caused the T hree
We went over
every inch of this
Great! I’m
gonna take
back at their cooler line. Corrosion engine to blow and weeks car. Replaced her out on
garage… caused it to fail. cost us the race? later… every hose, belt the test
and line. We track and
practically rebuilt see what
the entire engine. she can do.

uh-oh. I think we {sigH} All right.

got a problem. This Bring her back to
Well, the garage so we
thing is starting
no sense can find out what’s
to sh-shake!
worrying wrong.
about it
now. I
guess we
learned a
lesson.

So whaddya
Even the smallest think?
part can cause
big problems if it
fails. That’s why So far so
paying attention good!
to details is so
important when
it comes to
doing PM.

A few hours later… Y’think she’s ready

for LeMans now?
That’s right— a That’s the biggest
lesson learned race of the year. we have a lot
of PM ahead I think so,
the hard way! We can’t afford but get back
any mechanical of us.
out on the
breakdowns. test track one
more time.

The shaking was

caused by a bad I’ve done 10 laps
torsion bar. Only and everything
one was bad, but we feels normal. I’m
it’s gonna take a ready for a real
replaced all of them
lot of hard work race now!
just to be sure.
to get ready for
LeMans next month.
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 I feel confident we’ve
done all the necessary You all did One week later, in Machine is in the GoOd! keep a close
maintenance. But in a race, your job. Now France…
middle of the pack… eye on those gauges.
anything can happen. it’s time for me I’ve never We’ve still got a
to do mine! been so long way to go!
nervous in
I know, but all my life!
that PM you guys
have done makes
me feel confident
about LeMans.

Engine temp’s good,

h-M. oil pressure is, toO.
Everything is working
just like it should!

I’m nervous, too. THE RACE WILL

But we’ve done a lot BEGIN IN
of good PM on the 30 MINUTES.
car. With a little
luck, I think you can
win this race. I’m noticing that This is kinda with fresh
the back end is tricky. if you pit tires, I
slipping a little for new tires, you think I can
bit in the curves. lose time. if you make up
if we win, luck won’t have don’t, you might any lost
anything to do with it. blow a tire and time. I’m
it’ll be because lose the race. coming in!
of all the hard
work you and
the rest of the
mechanics did
to get this car
ready!

I think the tires

are wearing out.
Have a good
race, Machine. You 30 minutes later…
can be confident
knowing that your
pit crew has your
back if anything
goes wrong.

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 SMALL ARMS
I went from fifth Trust the car and With one lap to go,
you’ll be back in this Machine moves into
place to fifteenth! second place…
Not sure I can race in no time!
make that up!
Gonna be
hard to get • Catch Loose Parts
past this • Our Guide to BFAs
Ferrari.
• Don’t Get Stuck by Stuck Rounds!
• M855A1 Ammo Requires Different Gaging
This guy
is really • Loose Sling Insert Fix
fast.

No, WE did it! I’m a

You’ve got him, You good driver but that
Machine. Don’t did it! doesn’t matter without also
let up now! a well-maintained car. featuring
missiles
• Get the Most
Out of MITAS!

CBRN
Whether it’s
on the race
track or the
battlefield,
good PM
leads the way
to victory!

• NBCRV Stryker Misses

• Breathing Apparatus
Setting May Be Wrong!

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 M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine… uh-oh. LoOks
Also check the rear
liKe we’ve goT
A Loose ParTs sling swivel. If the swivel Don’t let
parts get
prOBlem Again. screw comes out, you
I’m LoOse! loose! Thanks
I’M lOoSe! can’t use the sling. Just for the tips,
tighten the screw if it’s
wOo o! Specialist.
backing out.

SPC Benjamin Credeur

Camp Beauregard, LA

Small Arms…

Our Guide Finally, a

to BFAs
BFA Guide!

Dear Editor,
The explosive kick of fired rounds is eventually going to loosen parts on
your M16-series rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine. It’s important to find and fix loose
parts before they stop your weapon in its tracks.
The most important check is the barrel. After so many fired rounds, the
barrel starts to back out. A loose barrel affects accuracy and headspace and
could even blow up!
Don’t hold the lower receiver We’ve
when you feel the barrel for gotta get
looseness. There will normally this ASAP!
be movement between the
upper and lower receivers.
Separate the receivers and
hold the bottom of the upper
receiver while twisting the Dear Editor,
barrel. Grip the barrel around In our role as TACOM LARS, we run into some confusion about which blank
the front sight assembly for firing attachments (BFA) to use on the various small arms. Using the wrong
better leverage. If you feel any BFA can hurt weapon performance and even damage the weapon.
movement, report it. Hold bottom of upper receiver with one hand and Unfortunately, some small arms TMs still haven’t caught up with new BFAs.
barrel around front sight with the other, then twist To clear up confusion, we developed a comprehensive list of what BFAs go
barrel to see if it’s loose with which weapons, including those used with the various versions of the
M240 and those for the M240 and M249 standard and short barrels.
Feel the pistol grip for looseness. Every armorer should get a copy.
If it gets too loose, the selector
switch spring can bend. The switch James Garner
could switch itself or it could be JBLM, WA Editor’s note: We agree. If you would like a copy of
Gary Crippen
difficult to turn. If the grip is loose
Ft Riley, KS James and Gary’s BFA guide, email us at:
at all, report it.
usarmy.redstone.logsa.mbx.psmag@mail.mil
Feel pistol grip
for looseness 36 OCT 17 PS 779 37 OCT 17
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 M240B
I gotta kick M4/M4A1
your charging
Machine handle to get Carbine…
that stuck no you
Gun… round out. don’t!

M4/M4A1 carbines will

M4/M4A1 firing M855 &
fail the barrel erosion gage
test after firing just a few All M16A2/A3/A4 reject line
thousand M855A1 rounds. That’s
because the current mark on the
barrel erosion gage is specific
One GoOd to M855 and M193 ammo.
Kick puts
Me in the But the mark is not accurate
M4/M4A1 firing
JunkYarD. for M855A1 rounds. So for M4s M855A1 reject line
that fire all or mostly M855A1
rounds, the gaging procedure
is changed. The reject mark The new mark corresponds to the center of
is moved 2.3 inches from the the tag hole located on the current bore
current reject mark. erosion gage, NSN 5220-01-014-8183.

Eventually, a gage will be M16 rifles will continue to be

available for checking M4 barrels gaged the same regardless
that fire primarily M855A1 ammo. of the ammo they fire.

Dear Editor,
For more info, see TACOM LCMC Maintenance Information Message 17-018:
We’ve run into a few cases where gunners tried to unstick a stuck round in a
https://tulsa.tacom.army.mil/Maintenance/message.cfm?id=MI17-018.html
M240B machine gun by kicking the charging handle. That’s an extremely bad
step to take. Kicking the handle loosens the rivets on the charging rails on
the side of the receiver. The M240B is finished. M2010 Sniper Rifle…
Don’t hit the carrying handle to get the barrel off, either. That can break
off the handle, which means having to get a new barrel.
Stuck rounds are usually caused by corroded rounds or a dirty chamber.
So the best ways to prevent stuck rounds are to first examine all rounds for
corrosion and dirt. If any rounds are corroded, don’t use them. If they’re
dirty, clean them.
Then thoroughly clean the chamber with your cleaning rod and CLP. If you’re
firing lots of rounds, stop and clean the chamber again.
But if you do get a stuck round, carefully follow the procedure in the TM:
1. Charge the gun and put the safety on safe (S). The fore end assembly swivel That means
2. Push the cocking handle to the forward locked position. sling inserts on the M2010 sniper the M2010
3. Wait until the barrel is cool and remove the barrel. rifle tend to work loose. can’t hold its
shot group.
4. Push your cleaning rod through the muzzle and
gently tap out the round. Scott Taylor
Cleaning rod Small Arms Repair Operators need to check for loose inserts. First see if
Stuck cartridge case Ft Benning, GA
the fore end sling inserts are staked. You should see a
small indent. No stake? Tell your repairman.
Grasp the fore end and buttstock and twist. If the
fore end assembly twists at all, it needs to be replaced.
For replacement instructions, send the weapon’s
serial number to the sniper team equipment specialists:
Editor’s Gunners should stick with your suggestions michael.b.price.civ@mail.mil or Fore end sling inserts staked?
note: on stuck rounds, Scott. Thanks. eugene.v.meade2.civ@mail.mil
For more information, see TACOM LCMC maintenance action message MA17-021 at:
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 Hammerhead drifting?
here are Suspect the elevation You certainly
some tips have the MITAS
on hOw motor lock worm. If the touch, chief
you can… hammerhead drifts up on its DenNy. Thanks
own, try this quick check. for the tips!
With the power off, pull
down on the launcher. If it
moves down, the elevation
motor lock worm needs to
be replaced. This has been a
frequent problem for us.

CW3 Michael Denny

Ft Bliss, TX

NBCRV
The PM Stryker
Dear Editor, Brigade Combat
Team has pointed
While supporting the modified improved target acquisition system (MITAS),
out there were a
I’ve picked up a few tips to help units get the most out of MITAS:
Train, train, train. The only formal training available for MITAS is at Ft
Benning’s Stryker Master Gunner Course. Units should send qualified and
Stryker couple of misses
on Pages 36-37 in
PS 773 (Apr 17):
experienced NCOs to the course and then those trained gunners should help
train others in their units.
The training needs to happen every month so it stays fresh in operators’
Misses
minds. Gunners and crews should first master actual MITAS turret operations
(raise, stow, scan, load and unload) then practice MITAS sight picture • The M1135 NBCRV Stryker still uses the • The joint service lightweight
adjustments, target passive ranging and using aided target tracker. Then
they can practice target engagement and gunnery skills with the anti-tank
ACADA, not the newer JCAD. So before you standoff chemical agent detector
guided missile (ATGM) basic skill trainer (BST) and the Stryker TOW simulator hit the road, make sure the ACADA, (JSLSCAD) has a real cover, not
(STS). AN/VDR-2 and AN/UDR-13 are securely a piece of foam as pictured.
Without monthly training, operators forget simple things like first unlocking clamped in place. Otherwise, a rough bump Order the canvas cover with NSN
the turret. Then the turret motor burns out. can send them flying. That damages them 5340-01-573-6846. And use it. It
and you if you’re in the wrong place. protects the expensive lens.
Train, train,
trAiN! YoU can’t Stryker still uses
REmeMBer how
to OperaTE me if ACADA, not JCAD
yOu don’T TrAin
with me at leASt
MonThLy.

Don’t muscle up on the missile locking handle. Especially during crew

drills, Soldiers try to force the handle to lock. Bad move! If the handle won’t
lock in place easily, the missile is probably misaligned. Reposition the missile
and try again. Forcing the handle can break the tension adjustment, the
arming control unit or the handle itself. Order JSLSCAD cover with
NSN 5340-01-573-6846
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 M159, M164 CBRN DR SKO…

COMMUNICATIONS
• Replacement Available
For JV5 Display
• Keep Quick in Quick
Erection Mast
Some self-contained • No Cables, No Go!
breathing apparatus (SCBA)
harnesses that are part Protect Them!
of the M159 and M164 CBRN
dismounted reconnaissance
sets, kits and outfits
(DR SKO) may have the
wrong setting for the
low-air alarm threshold.

The warning To determine

light on the if you have an
SCBA Mask’s SCBA with the
heads-up wrong setting,
display check the label
should be on the gauge or
triggered PASS console.
when there it will show the
is less than manufacturing
33 percent date as month-
breathable day-year.
air remaining
in the SCBA if the date is
air cylinder. prior to July
20, 2016, get
the SCBA’s
But some firmware
SCBAs are updated.
set for
25 percent. Scott Safety,
Inc. will do this
for free.
Alarm should sound when
needle reaches 33 percent

To schedule the Just remember to monitor

update, contact Scott in the the air pressure gage and to
Safety at (800) 247- meantime, find clear air when the SCBA
7257 and choose the the SCBA is regulator’s vibration alert
Technical Support still safe goes off. That ensures you
option. Or email: to use. have enough air to safely
ScottTechsupport@ leave the hot zone and
tycoint.com complete your mission.

For CBRN DR SKO questions in general, contact Scott Lubag at

(410) 417-3523 or email: scott.c.lubag.civ@mail.mil

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 FBCB2, Command Post Platform…
JBC-P…

Hey, this
display unit
is dead. We’d do you have
better order problems
a new one. cranking your
quick erection
antenna mast?

these
Soldiers have
a Solution
for yOu!

yeah, But
the NSN is a
terminal item!

perators, the JV5 display, Display unit replacement

NSNs 7025-01-526-5612 and 7025-01- depends on software
598-1454, used with your Force XXI
Battle Command Brigade-and-Below
version
Dear Editor,
(FBCB2) or Joint Battle Command-
The Command Post Platform comes is the
Platform (JBC-P) is no longer Antenna
repairable. And the -5612 NSN is equipped with an AB-1386/U quick
erection antenna mast (QEAM) that mast hard
a terminal item. to crank?
you manually crank up and down. Clean each
Unfortunately, over time the mast section and
so what do The first thing
to check is sections get harder and harder to lube with
you do for a move as they get dirty and their lube graphite
the software
replacement? version. quits lubricating.
grease!
We put the quick back in quick
if you’re using version 6.5 software, erection by cleaning and lubing the
the replacement display is still mast. Raise one section, clean off all
NSN 7025-01-598-1454. dirt and old lube, then relube, raise
For other software versions, order the next section and repeat. It takes
the mobile family of computer 15 minutes to do all four sections.
systems (MFoCS) 12-in display unit, Graphite grease works best.
NSN 7025-01-622-8848. When the mast again becomes
This display unit is compatible with • AN/UYK-128(V)1, NSN 7010-01-475-5277 difficult to crank, clean and lube
JV5 systems. • AN/UYK-128(V)3, NSN 7010-01-513-8459 again.
• AN/UYK-128A(V)3, NSN 7010-01-597-1569
The JV5 display is used with the SFC Nelson Garcia
following digital computer sets: • AN/UYK-128B(V)3, NSN 7010-01-618-5798
SPC Carlos Hernandez
SPC Tyrone Lymos
The MFoCs display unit is part of the AN/UYK-128D(V)3 digital computer set,
Ft Carson, CO
NSN 7010-01-626-9244.
qUestionS? conTACt Larry HaLl, DSN 648-6437, (443) 395-6437, or email:
larry.l.hall10.civ@mail.mil Editor’s note: A quick fix for the quick erection mast! Thanks, guys.

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 In high traffic areas, cable protectors that shield cables from vehicles are

No Cables, a good investment. Hundreds of protectors are available in the supply system.
Just type in “cable protectors” in FED LOG for a complete list.

No Go! Cable protectors protect

cables from tires
Protect
Them!
Oops!

SNAP!
Length x Width
Here NSN 5975- Material
(in inches)
are a few
to get you 10 x 2.5 01-117-0591 Aluminum
started: 20 x 2.187 00-782-1757 Aluminum
WaY to Go! yOur A caBle proTECtor 23.5 x 4.14 01-197-8278 Aluminum
Big ol’ FeEt jUst would’ve preVEnted
cOst mE a CAbLe! thAt! 36 x 1.5 01-253-6583 Plastic It’s also important
36 x 20 01-469-0892 Plastic to leave slack in
cables when hooking
47.75 x 2 01-075-7825 Aluminum them up. That makes
Dear Editor, 60 x 1.281 00-233-6234 Steel it less likely a cable
When units set up in the field, there are cables everywhere: power cables, will be ripped out
antenna cables, commo cables—the list goes on. 60 x 2 01-470-3560 Plastic of its connector if
The cables are critical. Just one damaged cable could shut down operations 60 x 2.188 00-247-5062 Steel someone does trip
and many cost big bucks to replace. That’s why it’s vital units do everything over it.
60 x 16 01-559-0051 Plastic
possible to protect cables.
Some cables are so fragile that one step can damage them. Those cables 96 x 2.188 00-280-3983 Steel
should be buried in a shallow trench.
Cables left on top of the ground should at least be marked with flags
during the day and with glowsticks at night to prevent Soldiers tripping over wait A nO, No. He saiD
them and trucks driving over them. minUte! I’m to Give us sOme
nO slaCKeR! SLAck!

use Me to …and
ProtEct cablEs me at
during the DAY… nigHT!

CPT David Anderson Editor’s note: Cable protection is a must and worth every
Ft Carson, CO
minute of effort. Thanks for the suggestions, Captain.

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 Clothing…

SOLDIER SUPPORT Cleaning

Head to
Toe
• Cleaning
Head to Toe

I’ve got all this

stuff to turn in!
where do I go?

hold on, Soldier!

Before you can
turn in clothing
and gear…

So from head to
…it has to be toe, here’s everything
clean and in you need to know
good shape. about cleaning and
caring for your
clothing and gear!

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 Boots Hydration Systems
Your hot weather and temperate
weather Army combat boots are The same thing goes
for polishing and if you don’t
already water-resistant. ahh! I’m regularly
spit-shining. looking P PPTT P PT ! clean your
So don’t waterproof them. forward to hydration
don’t do it! a nice, coOl system, it
That just clogs the pores in That also clogs drink of can become
the leather. Heat and moisture pores. These are no- water! stiff and
get trapped inside, turning shine boots designed uncomfortable
your boots into a sauna. to breathe. Boots to wear and,
that breathe mean even worse,
your feet stay drier make the
Clean these boots with a and cooler. water taste
stiff nylon brush. Rinse them
lightly in warm water, terrible!
then air dry them.
Hand wash the carrier in cold water with a mild detergent.
Don’t use chlorine bleach, cleaning fluids or solvents.
Don’t expose the And no alcohol
boots to excessive or oil-based if possible, remove
heat like hair dryers, cleaners! They the bladder from the
stoves or heating can damage carrier. Fill it with
vents to dry. boots. warm water and add
two teaspoons of
baking soda to a full
bladder of water. With

Army Combat Uniform (ACU)

a soft brush, scrub the
bladder (especially
the inside), the drinking
tube and the bite valve. Baking soda
To launder your ACU, remove Close all hook-and- Turn the uniform Let it soak for 30 freshens bladder
all patches from the coat. loop fasteners. inside-out. minutes, then rinse.

Machine wash in
cold water on the
permanent press
cycle using a mild Disinfect Disinfecting is especially
detergent that the bladder important if the water starts
doesn’t contain occasionally. tasting funny or you haven’t
bleach, whiteners, used your system in a while.
brighteners or
softeners.
Rinse completely, but
don’t wring or twist
the clothing.
Hang dry (avoid
direct sunlight to
prevent fading) or
machine dry on
low to medium.

Do not dry clean,

starch, use chlorine
bleach or have the
ACU commercially Fill the bladder with hot water and add
pressed. two teaspoons of household bleach. Let
it soak overnight, then rinse. Once the
bladder is clean, be sure to air dry the
bladder so no moisture is trapped inside.

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 Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH)
First check out the condition of To clean the IBA, use a cloth or First make sure the helmet is in Look over the
the IBA following the instructions soft brush to sweep away loose good shape following the instructions helmet for gouges,
in TM 10-84 70-208-10. then dirt from the carriers and the in TM 10-8470-204-10. cracks or scrapes.
disassemble and clean the IBA hook-and-loop fasteners.
like it says in the -10.
• cuts, rips, tears, Use a soft brush to
in sp ec t holes or burns clean IBA
th e ou te r • loose stitching
ta ct ic al • broken or missing
ot h
ve st ’s cl buckles, snaps
ca rr ie rs
fo r: or hook-and-loop
fasteners
is the chin To clean your ACh, all you need is a cloth or a soft
strap hard- bristle brush and mild laundry detergent. Remove the chin
ware worn, strap webbing and take out the suspension pads from the
cracked, loose helmet shell. Take off the helmet cover.
or missing?
Machine wash the chin strap,
inspect the pads and helmet cover on
Remove the ballistic panels chin strap the gentle cycle with cold
and inserts before washing. webbing for water and detergent. Or
cuts, tears you can scrub them by hand.
or ripped Frequent washing helps
Wet the carriers with cold or prevent odor.
lukewarm water and hand wash them stitching. Look
with mild detergent and a soft for damaged Rinse them thoroughly
brush. Rinse thoroughly in clean, pads. with clean water and let
lukewarm water. them air dry, but not in
if the outer direct sunlight. Don’t
Hang the cloth carriers to dry machine dry. That can shrink
(avoid direct sunlight to prevent fabric is torn
and the inner the fabric or damage the
fading). Never machine dry them or pads.
hang them near a heater or foam exposed,
open flame. replace the
pad. Wash the shell
the same way. Machine or hand wash chin strap, cover and pads
Check the To clean the soft ballistic panels Repair parts
soft ballistic and inserts, use a moistened cloth for the ACH Rinse it with clean water and let it air dry (not in direct
panels for the or soft brush to sweep away are found in sunlight). Use a toothbrush to clean dirt and debris from
same thing, loose dirt. TM 10-8470- the hook disks on the inside of the shell. Keeping the
but also look 204-10. hooks and loops clean helps the pads stick.
for bunching
or lumps Don’t dunk

Need More Info?

that can’t be the panels
flattened. and inserts
in water.
Water can TM 10-8400-201-23&P, General Repair Procedures for Clothing,
damage
the layers has info on ACU s , caps and hats, cold weather clothing,
of fibers wet weather parkas and trousers and much more.
inside. They
Small arms protective inserts degrade
should be inspected before and can’t TM 10-8400-203-23&P, General Repair Procedures for individual Equipment,
each use to ensure there are protect.
no surface cracks that could covers everything from sleeping bags, duffel bags, rucks
hurt their performance. and frames, ski equipment and mountaineering gear.

Don’t bleach, iron, tape, machine TM 10-8400-205-23&P, General Repair Procedures for Protective Equipment,
wash or dry ballistic panels. if the
if you spot any problems, ask for panels and inserts get wet, let covers helmets and body armor.
a new IBA . Damaged panels and them air dry flat. Never dry them
inserts can’t protect as well. near a heater or open flame.
The TMs cited in this article are available online at:
PS 779 52 OCT 17 https://liw.logsa.army.mil/etm/app/#/etm/home

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 LOGISTICS
I hear we’re
about to get
GCSS-Army.

Yup. I guess
we better get
cracking on the
training for it!

l lobal Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army) is complex, takes time to

learn and doesn’t lend itself to shortcuts. But with proper training and effort, you can
make your unit’s GCSS-Army rollout successful.
The first task to complete is familiarization training on the GCSS-Army website:
http://gcss.army.mil/training/

This website teaches

the basic terminology
and processes for
GCSS-Army.

You can You’ll

view the need your
modules Common
any time Access
and as Card (CAC )
often as to log on.
needed.

ng for The next step is web-based Training for Record. Register at this web address:
• Need Traini
GCSS-Army? A Cards http://gcss.army.mil/GTRAC/
MCI
• Toss Out PC The GCSS-Army Training and Certification (GTRAC) system is mandatory. You
ould
• How Long Sh e Take? must complete it and earn the appropriate certificates before moving on to New
Annual Servic d! Equipment Training (NET).
Wor
• Spread the Need more information on GCSS-Army training? Watch the short, informative
video, Learning GCSS-Army the Right Way:
https://www.milsuite.mil/video/watch/newvideo/14461
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 Computers and Software… Aaahh freak out!

if you have They’re listed as

any of these expendable, non-
obsolete recoverable items with
cards in no demilitarization
your shop, needed, so nothing
get rid of special is required. You
them. can just toss ‘em out.

LoOks like
the PArtY is
over For Us!
sighhh…

Still have
DM224 PCMCIA DM224 PCMCIA cards,
cards around? NSN 7025-01-498-9882,
Get rid of were used with the
them! AN/PSM-95 Soldiers
Portable On-system
Repair Tool (SPORT)
and an earlier version
of the Maintenance
Support Device (MSD).

say, half-mast, is there a general There isn’t

guideline for how long annual a universal
services should last for different guideline
types of Army vehicles? when it comes
to annual
services.

As the newer MSD s The PCMCIA cards should

rolled out, units have been turned in too,
turned in their SPORTs but units had them listed
and older MSD s. under a separate NSN.

You’ll have to use the

Maintenance Allocation
Chart (MAC) found in
each individual TM to
determine how long
it takes to perform
annual service for
that particular piece
of equipment.
That means there are still units with PCMCIA cards on their Test Measurement
Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) calibration maintenance accounts. Those cards
are still calibrated every year – a waste of time and money. The cards are
now listed as terminal items. Procurement isn’t authorized and calibration is
no longer necessary. PS 779 57 OCT 17
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 DA Form 2028…
Which Well, that

!
LCMC do depends on
you submit the equipment.
your Here’s the
DA Form information
2028 to? you need!
I can’t believe they Ugh. Scratch that
got the NSN for this bolt out and write down
wrong again in the TM. the right one.

TACOM LCMC Note: Send TACOM your

Online: https://tulsa.tacom.army.mil/da2028/da2028.cfm
DA Form 2028 if your
Email: usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.ilsc-techpubs@mail.mil
corrections or suggestions
Fax: DSN 786-1856 or (586) 282-1856
include TACOM supported
Letter: ATTN: AMSTA-LCL-IMP/Tech Pubs
vehicles, armaments,
MS #727 CBRN and Soldier support
6501 E. 11 Mile Road, equipment.
Warren, MI 48397-5000

AMCOM LCMC Note: The AMCOM

Online: https://amcom2028.redstone.army.mil/Default.aspx
2028 website requires
Email: 2028@redstone.army.mil
you to use your
Fax: (256) 842-6546
Common Access Card
What do you Letter: Commander
normally do when Do you huff, uhH… (CAC). You’ll need to
you find a mistake mutter US Army Aviation and Missile Command register the first time
in your TM? something ATTN: AMSAM-MSS-LP you log on.
under your WelL…
breath, grab
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
a pen and fix
the error?
CECOM LCMC
Online: https://cecom.aep.army.mil/cecom/LRC/WebPages/DAForm2028.aspx Choose email
certificate
Email: usarmy.APG.cecom.mbx.amsel-lc-leo-pubs-chg@mail.mil
Fax: DSN 848-5521 or (443) 861-5521
Note: When you submit a
Letter: Commander, US Army CECOM LCMC
then you’re like hundreds of other operators and
mechanics who’ve run into the same problem.
DA form 2028 to CECOM
6001 Combat Drive
online, you’ll get a control
Attn: AMSEL-LCL-ECM
When you catch a mistake in a number so you can check the
TM or figure out a better way Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-1846
status of your submission.
to complete a maintenance
task, you should submit that
change to the proper life
cycle management command
(LCMC) on a DA Form 2028.
if you find an error in
your TM or come up with
You could save yourself and a better procedure than
your fellow Soldiers the time the TM provides, don’t
and the trouble of correcting keep it to yourself.
future TM releases. Spread the word!

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 /2 1/2 1/8 /2

M1078A1 LMTV 100-amp Alternator Pulley

Connie's Post Scripts Get the 100-amp alternator pulley for your M1078A1 LMTV with NSN 3020-01-506-0051. NSN
3120-01-524-8408, which is shown as Item 10 in Fig 508 of TM 9-2320-391-13&P, brings the
alternator bushing.
HTARS Fuel and Oil Servicing EPLRS Packaging
Nozzle Caution M1078A1P2 LMTV Rear Cab Mount Cylinder
Order the HEMTT tanker aviation refueling Ready to turn in excess enhanced position
locating reporting system (EPLRS) Get the M1078A1P2 LMTV’s rear cab mount cylinder with NSN 3040-01-647-0564. It replaces
system’s (HTARS) fuel and oil servicing nozzle
equipment? Make sure all of those items— NSN 3040-01-566-8628, which is shown as Item 39 in Fig 40 of TM 9-2320-333-13&P in IETM
with NSN 4930-01-544-2307. It replaces open
especially receiver-transmitters, control- EM 0294 (Jun 15). That NSN is a terminal item.
port nozzle, PN 64014, NSN 4930-01-516-
0839 (PN 64014), which is shown as Item 1 in readout units and power adapter units—
Fig C-1 of TM 10-4930-247-13&P (Feb 94, w/ are properly packaged to prevent damage
ch6, Nov 98). during shipping. Check out the packaging battery box coating FMTV LTAS Cab Door
codes in FED LOG and MIL-STD-2073 for compound Shock Absorber
more info on packaging requirements.
New Bradley Busk III Battery Questions? Contact RDECOM’s David
Get a gallon of bituminous coating compound Get a new shock absorber for the cab
for your battery box with NSN 8030-00-290- door on your FMTV LTAS with NSN
The Hawker AGM battery, NSN 6140- Yanosik at DSN 648-6232, (443) 395-6232,
5141. First use a wire brush to scrape off rust and 5340-01-627-6602. This replaces PN
01-662- 7350, is approved for use or email:
on A2 ODS, A3 and SA Bradleys old paint. After cleanup, protect the bare metal 12505335-001, which is shown as Item
david.w.yanosik.civ@mail.mil
with the BUSK III modification. inside the box with a coat of the compound. 34 in Fig 1041 of TM 9-2320-333-13&P
in IETM EM 0294 (Jun 15).
The Hawker battery is
interchangeable, within the same
LS-671/VRC SINCGARS
bank of batteries, with Exide’s AGM Loudspeakers Needed BHL Fuel/Water Separator
single-post battery, NSN 6140-01-
582-5 710. But don’t mix Exides with for Turn-in Filter NSN M1070A1 HET
Hawkers in the same battery box.
Order a new fuel/water separator filter for your
Alternator NSN
Mixing batteries can cause Tobyhanna Army Depot needs all your
voltage reversal. unserviceable LS-671/VRC SINCGARS radio backhoe loader (BHL) with NSN 2910-01-546- Get a new alternator for your M1070A1
loudspeakers, NSN 5965-01-222-1420, 3178. NSN 2910-01-546-3198, which is shown heavy equipment transporter (HET)
The Exide turned in ASAP. Send them now to: as Item 3 in the mandatory replacement parts with NSN 6115-01-655-9056. It replaces
battery will
no longer DODAAC: W25G1W list on WP 0088-9 of TM 5-2420-231-23-2 (Jul 13) NSN 6115-01-555-6342, which is shown
be issued W1A8 DLA DIST-TOBYANNA and as Item 4 in Fig 35 of TM 5-2420-231-24P as Item 1 in Fig 54 of TM 9-2320-427-
to support (Jun 13) is a typo and brings the wrong part. 13&P (Jan 11).
the Bradley 11 Hap Arnold Blvd
FOV as of Bldg 11
January 2018. Tobyhanna, PA 18466-5059
Questions? Contact Cathy Siegel, DSN 648- M777A2s Still Use MSD-V2
6295, (443) 395-6295 or email: Crewmen, the only maintenance computer authorized for the M777A2 howitzer is
cathy.l.siegel2.civ@mail.mil maintenance support device-version 2 (MSD-V2) with Windows XP.
The M777A2 is not yet compatible with the MSD-V3 with Windows 7. So for now, continue
SCPL Update to use the MSD-V2, NSNs 6625-01-536-1764, 6625-01-562-9904, 6625-01-573-3587 and 6625-
01-493-8968 with Windows XP.
Pages 11-14 of PS 768 (Nov 16) had an article on the new single common powertrain
lubricant (SCPL) that caused some confusion in the field. Unfortunately, that information was
published prior to coordination with TACOM. Therefore, it’s important that all units continue
to comply with their vehicle and equipment TMs for the type of oil to use. Also follow the
SCPL guidance in TACOM Maintenance Information message 17-028:
https://tulsa.tacom.army.mil/Maintenance/message.cfm?id=MI17-028.html

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