Recently added articles from The PS Preventive Maintenance Monthly:
No ands or buts! No mods!
Aug 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Soldiers continue to try to improve the performance of their weapons by modifying them. That is a big no-no! Unauthorized modifications to weapons are strictly forbidden. Para 3-1.e in AR 750-10 clearly states: ...
JCIMS protects from friendly fire.(All Vehicles ...)
Aug 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] JCIMS is composed of combat identification panels (CIPs), thermal identification panels (TIPs), and Phoenix infrared beacons. All three items have been around for quite a while. But if you need to refresh your memory, check out the following PS articles: ...
Avoid a hatch hangover!(Stryker ...)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most crewmen eventually learn the lesson, even if it takes a conk on the head: The driver's hatch is too heavy to stay open on its own during operation! There are two safety devices designed to keep the hatch in place and your head from getting ...
Helmet parts galore!(AN/VIC-3(V) CVC Helmet ...)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Helmet Shell * Small/medium, NSN 8470-01-389-3815 * Large, NSN 8470-01-389-3821 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (Note: The shell does not come in X-Large) Electrical ...
Over or under? Under!(MLRS Carrier ...)(multiple launch rocket system)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mechanics, when reinstalling the powerpack on an MLRS, you've got a decision to make. When reattaching the steering cable, do you route it over or under the brake rod? If you choose to go over the brake ...