PS Magazine Index No. 60Issues 626 through 637

(January-December 2005)Subject Issue/PgAIRCRAFT AVIONICSAN/ALQ-144A—Remove during work ......................... 632 ...... 39AN/ALQ-144A—Protect mirrors ................................... 631 ...... 39Repair turn-in procedures, paperwork ............................ 626 ...... 35Repairable parts .............................................................. 635 ...... 46AIRCRAFT ENGINESBlack Hawk T700 engine returns ................................... 628 ...... 38Engine cleaning to get rid of sand .................................. 636 ...... 38AIRCRAFT GROUND SPT EQUIPMENTAGPU—Backing up ....................................................... 628 ...... 38AIRCRAFT LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENTAircraft modular survival systems.................................. 634 ...... 38AIRSAVE vest—Aspirin NSN ...................................... 632 ...... 35Flight gloves; FM 3-04.508 for info ............................... 626 ...... 39Hook and pile fasteners .................................................. 630 ...... 37Sewing machine fielded ................................................. 626 ...... 61Survival vest insect repellant .......................................... 626 ...... 39AIRCRAFT TOOLSAviation tool boxes, toolbox wheels .............................. 633 ...... 53NATS—Tool marking .................................................... 627 ...... 39Tool ID marking ............................................................. 632 ...... 35AIRCRAFT, AH-64AMATTS stand band NSN............................................. 636 ...... 35Cockpit windows closed on flight line ........................... 630 ...... 35Control panel cover ........................................................ 633 ...... 37ECU covers ..................................................................... 632 ...... 37Helmet cable connector damage ..................................... 627 ...... 35How to position gearbox cap .......................................... 634 ...... 38Laser danger ................................................................... 633 ...... 38Latches on access doors.................................................. 636 ...... 34MMS dome removal ....................................................... 637 ...... 37On-board stowage ........................................................... 637 ...... 36

TADS window covers .................................................... 634 ...... 37Wheel chock block ......................................................... 626 ...... 39Wing stores connector covers ......................................... 628 ...... 35AIRCRAFT, CH-47, CHINOOKAft pylon work platform door latches ............................ 627 ...... 38Flight control closed checks ........................................... 636 ...... 37Fuel sampling tool plans ................................................. 628 ...... 36ILCA jam check, fluid cleanup ...................................... 637 ...... 40Paint for under-floor area ............................................... 626 ...... 39Rotor head vertical hinge pin ......................................... 628 ...... 37Searchlight, landing light repair ..................................... 632 ...... 36Transmission oil cooler fin damage ............................... 629 ...... 39Windshield wiper actuator .............................................. 627 ...... 61AIRCRAFT, OH-58D, KIOWAEngine barrier filter cleaning .......................................... 626 ...... 36Laser rangefinder upgrade .............................................. 630 ...... 36MMS antifreeze cap ....................................................... 634 ...... 35MMS desiccant ............................................................... 626 ...... 39Oil drain tube cleaning ................................................... 631 ...... 38AIRCRAFT, UH-60, BLACK HAWKAPR-39 antenna—Shrinkwrap protection ............................. 635 ...... 35Black Hawk T700 engine returns ................................... 628 ...... 38Blade pin installation ...................................................... 633 ...... 35Deck plate screws ........................................................... 634 ...... 36Door jettison handle safety hook .................................... 627 ...... 36Extended range fuel tank storage ................................... 636 ...... 36Gunners strap attachment corrosion ............................... 633 ...... 36PMCS interval change .................................................... 632 ...... 60Swashplate lubing excess ............................................... 629 ...... 38Tail rotor pitch beam puller tool ..................................... 629 ...... 35UHF radio checks in tailcone ......................................... 626 ...... 61Use correct handholds .................................................... 635 ...... 39AIRCRAFT, GENERALABDU—Serviceability standards .................................. 626 ...... 38ALQ-144A cover and cleaning ...................................... 637 ...... 38Cleaning TB updated ...................................................... 634 ...... 39Clothing for hot weather maintenance ........................... 628 ...... 39Condition code tags ........................................................ 635 ...... 41Corrosion preventive training ......................................... 630 ...... 38Cover up pitot tubes........................................................ 637 ...... 35

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Covers for snow, ice ....................................................... 636 ...... 32Deployment supply stockup ........................................... 631 ...... 36Engine cleaning to get rid of sand .................................. 636 ...... 38Magnesium component pretreatment ............................. 633 ...... 39P-D-680 replaced ............................................................ 630 ...... 38Publications for deployment ........................................... 635 ...... 40Temporary storage materials .......................................... 631 ...... 35ALICERepairs ............................................................................ 628 ...... 56AMMUNITIONAmmoHelp information source ...................................... 631 ........ 8ANTENNASAB-1339/G—Masthead covers ...................................... 626 ...... 43AB-1385/U—Parts, Safety, PM ..................................... 636 ...... 40AB-216/U, A/U—Erecting, lowering ............................. 635 ...... 47AS-3900—Caps for antenna tips .................................... 626 ...... 43AS-4429/TSC—Cable tieoffs ......................................... 627 ...... 60AOAPSampling intervals in TB-43-0211 ................................. 632 ...... 61AVLB, M104 WOLVERINEAEGR card upgrade ....................................................... 630 ........ 6AVLB’SDrive sprocket nuts ......................................................... 628 ........ 8BACK COVERDo These M40 Mask Checks ......................................... 634 ...... 62Don’t Let The Dirty Dozen Do You In! ............................ 629 ...... 62Going to the Desert? ....................................................... 631 ...... 62No Unauthorized Mods Allowed.................................... 637 ...... 62Protective equipment use ................................................ 635 ...... 62Soldiers are inspired when people care .......................... 632 ...... 62It’s ACTION that Gets the Job Done ............................. 628 ...... 62There are two types of Grounding .................................. 633 ...... 62Things to Do Tomorrow... .............................................. 636 ...... 62To Ground or Not To Ground......................................... 630 ...... 62Too much lube is as bad as too little .............................. 627 ...... 62Use Your Combat Eyewear ............................................ 626 ...... 62BATTERY, DRY-CELLBatteries—Cold weather care ......................................... 627 ...... 44Hot weather storage ........................................................ 631 ...... 43

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BATTERY, LEAD-ACIDBattery box liner ............................................................. 629 ........ 6Covers for battery terminals ........................................... 626 ...... 41Hot weather maintenance ............................................... 631 ...... 10BATTERY, LITHIUMReplacement batteries ..................................................... 630 ...... 43BATTERY, RECHARGEABLEBatteries, chargers, adapters, cables ............................... 637 ...... 42BB-2590/U lithium-ion battery ...................................... 635 ...... 45Hot weather storage ........................................................ 631 ...... 43State of charge indicators ............................................... 634 ...... 61BOAT, TUGBasic issue items............................................................. 627 ...... 26CABLESCG-1773B/U—Cable lengths ......................................... 633 ...... 49CARBINE, M4-SERIESAdapter rail system cracks.............................................. 632 ...... 14BUIS—Replacement locking bar ................................... 631 ...... 61Clearing procedure ......................................................... 632 ...... 16M68 sight adjustment ..................................................... 632 ...... 16Magazine jamming prevention ....................................... 631 ...... 24Modular weapon system parts ........................................ 626 ...... 13Sling NSNs ..................................................................... 627 ...... 60Trigger assembly not soldier level ................................. 635 ...... 18Usable-On codes for parts .............................................. 629 ...... 21CARRIER, AMMO, M992Air duct hose clamp check ............................................. 629 ...... 16Fire wire on deck plates .................................................. 626 ...... 26Radiator shroud seals ...................................................... 631 ........ 6Road wheels, steel or aluminum ..................................... 630 ........ 9TMs for latest MWO ...................................................... 636 ........ 8CARRIER, PERSONNEL, M113 FOVBelly, sponson armor plates ........................................... 630 ........ 5Engine grille covers ........................................................ 636 ........ 6Fuel cap cleaning, gasket, strainer .................................. 626 ...... 24M121 mortar mounting bracket ...................................... 628 ...... 22Pivot steering reminder ................................................... 628 ........ 6Prop shaft bolt checks, tightening ................................. 634 ........ 8Prop shaft bolt NSNs ...................................................... 633 ........ 8Roadwheel arm grease fittings ....................................... 627 ........ 4

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Roadwheel matching ...................................................... 635 ........ 9T150F track introduction, NSNs .................................... 630 ........ 2Tow pintle extension ..................................................... 632 ........ 8Tow bar parts .................................................................. 637 ........ 8CHEMICAL AGENT MONITOR (CAM)ICAM—Rotate use in hot environment ......................... 635 ...... 22Leak test not required annually ...................................... 629 ...... 50CLOTHINGArmy combat uniform introduced .................................. 637 ...... 48CVC gloves—Bogus gloves ........................................... 630 ...... 48ECWCS—Patch kit ........................................................ 636 ...... 50Flight gloves; FM 3-04.508 for info ............................... 626 ...... 39Mechanics coveralls ....................................................... 630 ...... 50SPEAR—Special ops cold clothing ............................... 636 ...... 52Underwear for CVC, air crews ....................................... 636 ...... 54Unit patches for uniforms ............................................... 627 ...... 61Washing, drying, starching ............................................. 630 ...... 46COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPCold weather—Froze in mud ......................................... 636 ...... 23Deere Company website parts search ............................. 637 ...... 16Tire PM ........................................................................... 632 ...... 18Website for parts, maintenance info ............................... 626 ...... 61COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENTAN/CYZ-10 DTD—Battery PM .................................... 627 ...... 40Batteries—Cold weather care ......................................... 627 ...... 44Cleaning—Chemical use ................................................ 634 ...... 40Data plate fabrication ..................................................... 634 ...... 42Grounding in the desert .................................................. 633 ...... 44Hotline for Tobyhanna depot repair ............................... 637 ...... 47Jewelers screwdriver set ................................................. 626 ...... 44O-ring assortment ........................................................... 629 ...... 43Padding for shipping ....................................................... 629 ...... 42COMPACTOR, 815FSteering articulation danger ............................................ 631 ...... 34COMPUTERS & SOFTWARECD recycling company changes ..................................... 634 ...... 60Tool user group for programs ......................................... 631 ...... 58ULLS hardware—Cleaning ............................................ 632 ...... 56ULLS-G—PCMS data wrong ........................................ 634 ...... 57

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CONTAINERIZED KITCHENHandrail strap ................................................................. 628 ...... 54CONTAINERIZED SHOWERShower head maintenance .............................................. 637 ...... 54CONTINUITYA Brief History of Communications .............................. 632 ...... 27A Christmas Noel ........................................................... 637 ...... 27Your Sight, Your Choice ................................................ 627 ...... 27Extreme Makeover: PMCS Edition ............................... 628 ...... 27Jimmy of the Jungle ........................................................ 629 ...... 27King Henry V by William Shakespeare ............................ 633 ...... 27Large screen projector PM ............................................. 634 ...... 27The Boatyard Wars ......................................................... 630 ...... 27The Voyage Without PM................................................ 635 ...... 27COOLING SYSTEMCooling system care ....................................................... 636 ...... 16Cooling systems—Hot weather care .............................. 631 ...... 13COTSEnd stick installation ...................................................... 628 ...... 55CRANES22-ton—Air brake alcohol tank ...................................... 631 ...... 3022-ton—Air filter cleaning ............................................. 631 ...... 3122-ton—General PM ...................................................... 633 ...... 54DECON65-GPM pump care ........................................................ 629 ...... 48DS2 turn-in ..................................................................... 629 ...... 50M12A1, M17—Cold weather prep................................. 637 ...... 26M17-series—Burner fuel purging .................................. 627 ...... 55M17-series—Caps for pump fittings .............................. 628 ...... 48M17-series—Engine governor vane ............................... 627 ...... 54Multi-purpose decon system support .............................. 636 ...... 26DEPLOYABLE UNIV CBT EARTHMOVERDEUCE—General PM ................................................... 635 ...... 24Steering while dozing ..................................................... 628 ...... 26Suspension lube fitting ................................................... 627 ...... 23DETECTOR, CHEMICALHeat can damage unit ..................................................... 627 ...... 52DISPENSER, RIOT CONTROL AGENTRiot control agent dispenser NSNs................................. 626 ...... 50

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EDITORIALCover Me, Baby! ............................................................ 636 ........ 1Don’t Be Caught Unaware ............................................. 633 ........ 1Equipment Verification .................................................. 637 ........ 1Get PS to the Troops ....................................................... 626 ........ 1Hazardous Waste… It Can Cost You ............................. 635 ........ 1It’s a Stormy Life ............................................................ 628 ........ 1Need Help? Call COMET ............................................. 630 ........ 1The Ounce or the Pound? ............................................... 632 ........ 1Use Your LARs… .......................................................... 634 ........ 1What is the cost of OTS buying? .................................... 629 ........ 1You Bet Your Life!......................................................... 627 ........ 1You Must Do PM! .......................................................... 631 ........ 1ELECTRICAL, GENERALConnecter pin straightener .............................................. 626 ...... 40Electrical connectors w/o tools ....................................... 637 ...... 14ELECTRONIC MAINT SYSTEMIETM viewing problems................................................. 637 ...... 60EXCAVATOR, HYEXHydraulic hose rewinding............................................... 628 ...... 26FIRST AID KITSCombat lifesaver bag items ............................................ 626 ...... 56FORMS, GENERALDA Form 2408-4 online ................................................. 633 ...... 61SF 368 completion .......................................................... 632 ...... 58FOX NBC VEHICLEBatteries, brakes, probes, swimming .............................. 633 ...... 50Door opening, closing .................................................... 630 ...... 54MMI warmup, winch care .............................................. 628 ...... 49GENERATORS, GENERAL3-KW TQG—Fuel sender sticking ................................. 634 ...... 4315-, 30KW—Adjustment rod lubing .............................. 628 ...... 43150-KW—Parts TM corrections .................................... 637 ...... 45Fuel tank levels, spills .................................................... 631 ...... 46Fuel—Water, contamination removal ............................ 628 ...... 44Rebuild program for OIF/OEF sets ................................ 629 ...... 61GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMPLGR—Power cable routing .......................................... 627 ...... 14PLGR—Plans for security bracket ................................. 629 ...... 41POCs for questions ......................................................... 635 ...... 43

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GRADER, 130GCircle reverse, lift cylinders ........................................... 629 ...... 25GRENADE LAUNCHER, M203MWO screw NSN........................................................... 637 ...... 24GROUNDING, ELECTRICALGrounding in the desert .................................................. 633 ...... 44GUN, MACHINECatch bag parts ............................................................... 630 ...... 23M2, M240, M249—Spare barrel use .............................. 626 ...... 14M2—Barrel buffer inspection ........................................ 633 ...... 22M2—Barrel support assembly ........................................ 637 ...... 61M2—Barrel support inspection ...................................... 627 ...... 60M2—Buffer comes by parts only ................................... 627 ...... 61M2—Feeding, sight, mitt ............................................... 634 ...... 18M2—Timing and headspacing ....................................... 634 ...... 16M2—Unlined barrels out ................................................ 633 ...... 24M2—Wear allowances ................................................... 629 ...... 20M6 mount—Height for MK19, M2 ................................ 626 ...... 15M66 ring mount cover .................................................... 627 ...... 13M66 ring mount parts and new TM ................................ 633 ...... 26M240—Gas regulator setting for blanks ........................... 636 ...... 27M249—30-round mag vs. belted .................................... 633 ...... 21M249—Gas regulator collar pin ..................................... 637 ...... 20M249—Mounting rails, short barrel ............................... 633 ...... 26M249—Short barrel use ................................................. 635 ...... 17M249—Short barrels and blank rounds ......................... 631 ...... 61M249—Sling eyelet ........................................................ 633 ...... 25M249—Transfer mechanism position ............................ 629 ...... 23MK 19—Feed lever adjustment ..................................... 626 ...... 16MK 19—Special tools needed ........................................ 626 ...... 17MK 19—MWO, slide adjustment tool ........................... 631 ...... 27Mount TM updated ......................................................... 634 ...... 61Poster showing machine gun mounts ............................. 637 ...... 20HARDWARETiedown straps................................................................ 634 ...... 48Trash bags ....................................................................... 630 ...... 52HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTEMSDS for storage cabinet contents ................................ 629 ...... 54MSDS source online ....................................................... 629 ...... 55MSDS websites .............................................................. 626 ...... 57

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Packaging help for deployment ...................................... 633 ...... 14PSCC answers questions on HAZMAT ......................... 629 ...... 61Ration heater disposal guidelines ................................... 633 ...... 16Signs, placards ................................................................ 629 ...... 51HEADSETSAN/VIC-3—Parts ........................................................... 632 ...... 43HEARING PROTECTIONEar plugs for both kinds of noise .................................... 628 ...... 52HEATER, PERSONNELA-20—Impeller, vent fan motor NSNs .......................... 627 ...... 61A-20—Repairs ................................................................ 636 ........ 8A-20—Starting procedure .............................................. 636 ........ 7HEATER, SPACEM1941, M1950—Turn in ............................................... 634 ...... 46HELMETSACH—Inspecting, cleaning ........................................... 628 ...... 58ACH—Parts, care ........................................................... 626 ...... 51CVC—MK-1697/G headset-mic parts ........................... 630 ...... 40IHADDS—Helmet bag overstuffing .............................. 632 ...... 38IHADDS—Test set not available ................................... 628 ...... 39HOWITZER, GENERALDA F 2408-4—Gun card completion ............................. 637 ........ 9HOWITZER, SP, M109A6 PALADINAir duct hose clamp check ............................................. 629 ...... 16Breechblock closing springs ........................................... 633 ........ 9Carbon monoxide poisoning ........................................... 636 ........ 9Gearbox shim check ....................................................... 634 ........ 9NATO receptacle cap ..................................................... 626 ...... 61Weather curtain installation ............................................ 628 ........ 7HOWITZER, SP, M109-SERIESCold start procedure ....................................................... 636 ...... 10Radiator shroud seals ...................................................... 631 ........ 6Road wheels, steel or aluminum ..................................... 630 ........ 9HOWITZER, TOWED, M119A1Lubrication, painting tips ................................................ 627 ........ 8Variable recoil valve setting ........................................... 629 ...... 17HOWITZER, TOWED, M198Pullover gauge reading posting ...................................... 627 ........ 6

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEMSCylinder rods cleaned before operation .......................... 636 ...... 22INTERCOM SETSAN/VIC-1—Mounting hardware kits ............................. 630 ...... 42AN/VIC-1, AN/VIC-3—Parts ........................................ 635 ...... 44INTERNETDA Form 2408-4 online ................................................. 633 ...... 61Info available from DSCP Base Camp ........................... 632 ...... 46Tips on Getting FED LOG ............................................. 634 ...... 61KITCHEN EQUIPMENTField oven—Door gasket dropped.................................. 634 ...... 47Field sanitation FM......................................................... 632 ...... 48Food container parts ....................................................... 635 ...... 50Insulated food container parts ........................................ 626 ...... 55MKT—Level before cooking ......................................... 630 ...... 51LAUNDRY ADVANCED SYSTEMDetergent, anti-foam solution ordering .......................... 633 ...... 60LOCKSDoD lock program web site ............................................ 629 ...... 56LOGISTICS ASSISTANCECOMET websites information ....................................... 634 ...... 20LOGISTICS AWARDSMaint, deployment, supply winners ............................... 635 ...... 58LOGISTICS MANAGEMENTAEPS access using AKO logins ..................................... 632 ...... 60Channel management at LOGSA ................................... 634 ...... 58LOGNet for info exchange ............................................. 637 ...... 58RFID tag returns procedure ............................................ 637 ...... 56Substitute LINs in SB 700-20......................................... 635 ...... 57MAINT EXCELLENCE AWARDSPackage preparation to compete ..................................... 636 ...... 61MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENTDA Pam 750-8 revised ................................................... 636 ...... 61Pam 738-750 replaced by Pam 750-8 ............................. 633 ...... 56Regulation revised .......................................................... 637 ...... 61Services—10 percent variance ....................................... 636 ...... 57TAMMS manual replaced .............................................. 632 ...... 61MASK, PROTECTIVEM40, M42—Mask valve checks..................................... 634 ...... 54

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M40, M42—No XL sizes ............................................... 636 ...... 26M40, M42—Fitting masks ............................................. 627 ...... 53M40, M42—Harness checks, fitting .............................. 630 ...... 56M40, M42—Desert PM tips ........................................... 631 ...... 56M40—M1 waterproof bag .............................................. 632 ...... 55M41 PATS—Power supply ............................................ 633 ...... 60M41 PATS—Calibration ................................................ 634 ...... 61PM tips for easy breathing .............................................. 626 ...... 48PMCS tips cards ............................................................. 635 ...... 23MEDICAL EQUIPMENTMedical litter NSN ......................................................... 626 ...... 57MINE DISPENSER, M139 VOLCANOPump, lube, cover, cables ............................................... 629 ...... 58Upgrade MOD 1 to MOD 3............................................ 632 ...... 21MISSILE, AVENGERBattery compartment corrosion mat ............................... 630 ...... 21Canopy cleaning ............................................................. 635 ...... 20Covers for range finder, SVML...................................... 631 ...... 20ECU/PPU maintenance tips ............................................ 632 ...... 10Hand station rivets .......................................................... 629 ...... 18M3P MG—Cleaning, lubing .......................................... 626 ...... 10M3P MG—Remote charger spring ............................... 637 ...... 17M3P MG—Cleaning kit components ............................ 630 ...... 20Maintenance tips from Afghanistan ............................... 627 ...... 18Turret ring gear lubing.................................................... 637 ...... 18MISSILE, HELLFIRELauncher PM .................................................................. 633 ...... 41MISSILE, PATRIOTAN/MPQ-53 Radar—Stowing ....................................... 629 ...... 18Cables, circuit cards, travel locks ................................... 630 ...... 18DRASH environmental control unit ............................... 636 ...... 46Shelter entrance damage ................................................. 626 ...... 12Trailer fifth wheel maintenance ...................................... 631 ...... 22MISSILE, STINGERATAS—General PM ...................................................... 635 ...... 36MISSILE, TOW2W1 cable adapter .......................................................... 628 ...... 18Traversing unit cable storage stand ................................ 631 ...... 23MISSILES, GENERALTM change submission ................................................... 628 ...... 19

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MLRSESPAR heater—Power shorts ........................................ 636 ........ 4Generator checks ............................................................ 627 ........ 5Generator output stud torque .......................................... 637 ........ 5Generator setting, exercise, lubing, ................................ 626 ...... 22Information available on AKO ....................................... 630 ........ 7Personnel heater fan cleaning ......................................... 636 ........ 3Track inspection in high temp ops.................................. 631 ........ 6MOBILE SUBSCRIBER EQUIPMENTAN/VRC-97 installation in M1114 ................................ 635 ...... 42Grounding ....................................................................... 629 ...... 44MORTARSFiring pin cleaning, lubing ............................................. 628 ...... 23M120/M121—Lubing, buffer, firing pin ............................... 628 ...... 20M121—Mounting bracket .............................................. 628 ...... 22M224—Inspection by borescope .................................... 637 ...... 21Pitting in bottom of breech cap ...................................... 635 ...... 19NBC EQUIPMENTM31A1 BIDS—Mini-FCM updated .............................. 637 ...... 25M48/M48A1 GPFU—Defective filters .......................... 628 ...... 46PATS—Alcohol removal ............................................... 636 ...... 24PM tips for easy breathing .............................................. 626 ...... 48Shelf life checks ............................................................. 636 ...... 25Shelter protective system fan.......................................... 629 ...... 46NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENTAN/AVS-6(V)3—Objective lens ................................... 629 ...... 61AN/PVS-14—Eyecup must be used ............................... 637 ...... 46AN/PVS-14—Lens cleaning technique .......................... 634 ...... 44AN/PVS-7—Identification plates ................................... 626 ...... 45AN/TAS-8—Unserviceable parts ................................... 626 ...... 42ANVIS—Objective lens replacement ............................ 636 ...... 32PACKAGINGHelp from PSCC available ............................................. 629 ...... 61Packaging help for deployment ...................................... 633 ...... 14PERSONAL EQUIPMENTBody armor SAPI care .................................................... 627 ...... 46Bug repellants ................................................................. 631 ...... 52Camelbak care and cleaning ........................................... 632 ...... 50Hand washing station ..................................................... 635 ...... 51Hydration system parts ................................................... 631 ...... 48

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Interceptor body armor vest fitting ................................. 637 ...... 51Knee, elbow pads............................................................ 627 ...... 48Protective eyewear .......................................................... 627 ...... 27Water-resistant paper, notebooks ................................... 626 ...... 58PISTOLSM9—No laser handgrips ................................................ 637 ...... 24POSITION AZIMUTH DETERMINING SYSIPADS—Training mode added ...................................... 635 ........ 3PS MAGAZINEOnline features ................................................................ 634 ...... 26PUBLICATIONSCD recycling address ...................................................... 634 ...... 60COMSEC pubs index rescinded ..................................... 628 ...... 40Distribution for SWA ..................................................... 636 ...... 61Pam 738-750 replaced by Pam 750-8 ............................. 633 ...... 56Regulation revised .......................................................... 637 ...... 61Sampling intervals in TB-43-0211 ................................. 632 ...... 61Tailored pubs list from LOGSA ..................................... 629 ...... 60TAMMS manual replaced .............................................. 632 ...... 61TM change submission ................................................... 628 ...... 19RADIAC EQUIPMENTAN/UDR-13—Battery installation ................................. 632 ...... 54AN/UDR-13—Remove the batteries .............................. 635 ...... 23RADIO SET, AN/GRC-103Order wire, power cable hookup .................................... 630 ...... 45Radio ordered by parts .................................................... 630 ...... 44RF cable reinforcement .................................................. 633 ...... 48RADIO SET, AN/PRC-112Turn in unserviceable ..................................................... 632 ...... 41RADIO SET, AN/PRC-127EFHeadset, batteries, manuals ............................................ 632 ...... 40RADIO SET, AN/PRC-148Rechargeable battery choices ......................................... 629 ...... 40RADIO SET, SINCGARSAntenna base breakage ................................................... 632 ...... 42DODAAC codes ............................................................. 636 ...... 61Keyboard O-ring seals .................................................... 636 ...... 47RADIO SETS, GENERALHeat—Techniques to reduce .......................................... 631 ...... 40

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REELING EQUIPMENTCE-11—Parts, care ......................................................... 636 ...... 44RIFLE, M16-SERIESAdapter rail system cracks.............................................. 632 ...... 14Bandoleer for ammo ....................................................... 637 ...... 24BUIS—Replacement locking bar ................................... 631 ...... 61Clearing procedure ......................................................... 632 ...... 16M16 sling, cleaning rods ................................................ 634 ...... 15M68 sight—Adjustment ................................................. 632 ...... 16M68 sight—Battery ........................................................ 629 ...... 22Magazine jamming prevention ....................................... 631 ...... 24Modular weapon system parts ........................................ 626 ...... 13Pivot, takedown pins ...................................................... 636 ...... 27Sling NSNs ..................................................................... 627 ...... 60Trigger assembly not soldier level ................................. 635 ...... 18Usable-On codes for parts .............................................. 629 ...... 21SAFETYProtective equipment ...................................................... 635 ...... 62Warning light kits ........................................................... 633 ...... 12SCRAPER, EARTHMOVER, 621BBattery box PM............................................................... 630 ...... 26Hot weather PM tips ....................................................... 630 ...... 24SECURITY EQUIPMENTLock assortments ............................................................ 634 ...... 50SHELTERSCable connector hookup ................................................. 632 ...... 45S-250,S-280—Vent hinge lubing ................................... 632 ...... 44SHOP EQUIPMENTContact maintenance shop manual ................................. 634 ...... 22SECM—Foam inserts for drawers ................................. 634 ...... 23SHOTGUNM1200 shotguns replaced by M500 ............................... 635 ...... 19SLEEPING BAGModular system—Components ...................................... 632 ...... 53SMALL ARMSCleaning no-no’s ............................................................ 636 ...... 30Cleaning supplies for weapons ....................................... 630 ...... 22Cleaning tanks, solvents ................................................. 627 ...... 16Cold weather care ........................................................... 636 ...... 28Engraving filler for scales .............................................. 632 ...... 60

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Lube and cleaning myths ................................................ 637 ...... 22M16 sling, cleaning rods ................................................ 634 ...... 15M68 reflex sight protective cap ...................................... 632 ...... 60Modifications not allowed .............................................. 634 ...... 15P-D-680 cleaning solvent replaced ................................. 632 ...... 13Parts not controlled ......................................................... 632 ...... 12SMALL EMPLACEMENT EXCAVATORAir filters, air tank, coolant tank ..................................... 631 ...... 32Boom hydraulic line positioning .................................... 627 ...... 20Brake system flush pressure ........................................... 627 ...... 22Thrust ball joint lubing ................................................... 634 ...... 22Tire leaks ........................................................................ 627 ...... 22SMARTUnaccepted ideas can be good, too................................. 633 ...... 57Winners list, how to submit ............................................ 633 ...... 59STORAGECabinets for PLL storage ................................................ 630 ...... 49STRYKER ICVHub drain plugs .............................................................. 634 ........ 3MSD—COM port programming .................................... 632 ........ 2Ramp up or down ........................................................... 634 ........ 2Strap, chain stowage ....................................................... 635 ........ 2Tire inflation ................................................................... 637 ........ 6TOW missile—No mileage limits .................................. 637 ........ 7SURVEYING EQUIPMENTAISI—Battery check ...................................................... 632 ...... 20SWITCHBOARDSSB-11—Binding post NSN ............................................ 626 ...... 45TANK AND PUMP UNITFlowmeter NSN .............................................................. 626 ........ 9Junction box relay switch NSN ...................................... 626 ........ 9TANK, M1-SERIESAEGR card upgrade ....................................................... 630 ........ 6Air induction system service .......................................... 631 ........ 2Breechblock springs ....................................................... 626 ...... 18Breechblock ejection error ............................................. 637 ........ 4Bustle rack cargo net ...................................................... 628 ........ 2Bustle rack extension ...................................................... 635 ........ 7Cannon tube chamber brush ........................................... 634 ........ 7DAF 2408-4—Gun card completion .............................. 637 ........ 9

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Electromechanical fuel system pin ................................. 627 ........ 3Engine, transmission oils ................................................ 634 ...... 61High-pressure water cleaning ......................................... 633 ........ 2Laser rangefinder safety switch ...................................... 629 ...... 12M1A1D tanks retired ...................................................... 633 ...... 60M1A1—DSESTS software upgrade ............................... 637 ...... 61M1A1—Power distribution panel .................................. 637 ........ 2M1A1—Weapon mount nut ........................................... 633 ...... 60M256 recoil mechanism exercise ................................... 635 ........ 8Sabot, canister round counts ........................................... 636 ........ 2Mine blade lifting belts ................................................... 628 ........ 3Muzzle reference sensor checks ..................................... 629 ...... 10NBC sponson box servicing ........................................... 635 ........ 4Recoil system oil level check ......................................... 626 ...... 19Semiannual, annual PMCS service kits .......................... 637 ........ 2Startup, shutdown procedure .......................................... 627 ........ 2STE-M1/BFV repairs ..................................................... 635 ........ 6Tank commander panel replaced .................................... 637 ...... 61Tarp tiedown kit ............................................................. 628 ........ 2Thermal receiving unit coolant ....................................... 632 ........ 3Turret crack checks, repair ............................................. 634 ........ 5Turret network box checks ............................................. 635 ........ 5Turret network boxes—Differences ............................... 634 ........ 6TENTSCanvas out, Vinyl/polyester in ....................................... 627 ...... 50Info available from DSCP Base Camp ........................... 632 ...... 46Mildew prevention, removal .......................................... 635 ...... 54Polyester repair ............................................................... 634 ...... 52Review of tents, pubs ..................................................... 633 ...... 19Seam sealer ..................................................................... 635 ...... 52Snow removal ................................................................. 636 ...... 48TEST SETSAN/APM-305A—Turn In for repair .............................. 631 ...... 61TIRESTire and wheel assemblies .............................................. 632 ...... 61Tire PM ........................................................................... 632 ...... 18TOOLSAviation tool boxes, toolbox wheels .............................. 633 ...... 53Brake filler-bleeder parts ................................................ 627 ...... 58Connecter pin straightener .............................................. 626 ...... 40Creepers .......................................................................... 634 ...... 25

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Gardsert insert components ............................................ 634 ...... 24Hydraulic jack oil, inspections ....................................... 627 ...... 49Jewelers screwdriver set ................................................. 626 ...... 44SECM—TM changes ..................................................... 631 ...... 18Snap ring pliers listed ..................................................... 627 ...... 56Tire repair kit components .............................................. 634 ...... 25Warranties on new tool sets ............................................ 635 ...... 48TRACTOR, D7E/F/GAir cleaner indicator, seal ............................................... 629 ...... 24Blade FLOAT caution .................................................... 627 ...... 25Breather valve, filler plug, shifting................................. 628 ...... 24Fuel line crack ................................................................ 627 ...... 24Sprocket bearing, fan pulley lubing................................ 626 ...... 47Throttle linkage lubing ................................................... 626 ...... 46Transmission filter screen cleaning ................................ 631 ...... 28TRAILERSBrake chamber dust caps ................................................ 629 ........ 9M101A3—Bow kit ......................................................... 630 ...... 17M1101/M1102—Landing leg bracket ............................ 637 ...... 13M149A1 water—Elbow NSN ........................................ 627 ...... 60M149A2 water—Tank NSN........................................... 627 ...... 60M989A1 HEMAT—Backup procedure ........................... 634 ...... 12Safety chain hooks .......................................................... 631 ...... 16Tactical trailer survey ..................................................... 627 ...... 60TRAILERS, SEMIFuel tanker—Grounding clamps .................................... 628 ...... 15Kingpin gauge ................................................................ 626 ........ 9M1000—Bogie cleaning, wiper seal .............................. 626 ........ 6M1000—Brake dust shields ........................................... 633 ...... 60M871-series—Axles ....................................................... 634 ...... 14TRUCK, 1 1/4-TON, HMMWVAdjustable cargo net ....................................................... 635 ...... 13AN/VRC-97 installation in M1114 ................................ 635 ...... 42Ballistic glass cleaning ................................................... 635 ...... 10Brake light switch adjustment ........................................ 630 ...... 13Engine coolant temperature raised ................................. 637 ...... 12Geared wheel hub lube ................................................... 634 ...... 10Generator bolt looseness check ...................................... 626 ........ 8PLGR power cable routing ............................................. 627 ...... 14Radiator shroud mounting, repair ................................... 629 ........ 2Seat belt—Longer 3-point available ............................... 630 ...... 15

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Soft door installation ...................................................... 629 ........ 2Starter looseness ............................................................. 628 ...... 10Suspension kit for HMMWVs ........................................ 635 ...... 12Three-point seat belts defective ...................................... 636 ...... 61Up-armored transmission problems ............................... 637 ...... 10TRUCK, 2 1/2-TON, M44-SERIESBrake light switch change .............................................. 631 ...... 19Ring mount info .............................................................. 627 ...... 15Tensioner pulley bearing ................................................ 627 ...... 15TRUCK, 5-TON, M939-SERIESArctic fan belt ................................................................. 634 ...... 11CV joints improved, axle seals ....................................... 628 ...... 14Dump truck bed draining ................................................ 630 ...... 14ENGINE STOP lever resetting ....................................... 630 ...... 16Fire extinguisher—MC status......................................... 626 ...... 60M939A2—Larger fuel filter ........................................... 630 ...... 15Speed restrictions............................................................ 631 ...... 16TRUCK, FMTVAir dryer servicing .......................................................... 628 ...... 11Air tank draining............................................................. 629 ........ 7Cab lifting with add-on armor ........................................ 635 ...... 14Cargo cover and component NSNs ................................ 633 ...... 10Cold weather PM tips ..................................................... 636 ...... 21Input seal warranty ......................................................... 629 ........ 5M1089A1 wrecker—Component list ............................. 629 ........ 5M66 ring mount cover .................................................... 627 ...... 13Paint camo patterns ......................................................... 627 ...... 61Parts—Use TM, not local purchase ................................ 637 ...... 13Ring mount cover NSN .................................................. 626 ........ 8Transmission oil level check .......................................... 629 ........ 4Troop seat strap .............................................................. 629 ........ 6TRUCK, HEMTTAir dryer kit desiccant .................................................... 634 ...... 12Axle vent check .............................................................. 626 ........ 3Battery box corrosion pads ............................................. 628 ...... 16Cargo net for cab ............................................................ 628 ...... 16Cargo rack, net ................................................................ 637 ...... 11Fan actuator battlefield bypass ....................................... 626 ........ 2Gravity feed valve fuel spills .......................................... 637 ...... 13M978—Tanker purging .................................................. 632 ...... 26M984E1 wrecker—Inner wheel seals ............................ 626 ........ 5

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M984E1 wrecker—Lift cylinder guards ........................... 635 ...... 16Parking brake valve retaining nut ................................... 627 ...... 10Self-recovery winch use ................................................. 627 ...... 10Spare—Valve stem location ........................................... 626 ........ 4Tie rod assembly ............................................................. 627 ...... 11Tire damage from speed, air pressure ............................. 634 ...... 11Wheel lug nut threads showing ...................................... 627 ...... 12Windshield washer bottle hookup .................................. 629 ........ 8TRUCK, M1070 HETAir cleaner mounting stud kit ......................................... 633 ...... 11Tachometer kit ................................................................ 627 ...... 15TRUCK, M915-SERIESAir dryer kit desiccant .................................................... 634 ...... 12Blackout light assembly ................................................. 630 ...... 11M915, M916, M917—Tires ........................................... 627 ...... 15M915A3—Axle breather improved ............................... 627 ...... 13M916A1/A2, M917A1—Brake camshafts ................................. 630 ...... 17M917A1—Airbag pressure valve................................... 630 ...... 11TRUCK, PALLETIZED LOADINGAdd-on armor pinches steering hose .............................. 634 ...... 61Air cleaner mounting stud kit ......................................... 633 ...... 11Cab insulation ................................................................. 630 ...... 12Cargo net for cab ............................................................ 628 ...... 16Cargo rack, net ................................................................ 637 ...... 11LHS grease fittings ......................................................... 632 ...... 22LHS lube needed ............................................................ 632 ...... 23TRUCKS, GENERALAir filter ice clogging ..................................................... 636 ...... 19Battery box liner ............................................................. 629 ........ 6Brake chamber dust caps ................................................ 629 ........ 9Brake line freeze-ups ...................................................... 636 ...... 20Cooling system care ....................................................... 636 ...... 16Crush-proof drip pans ..................................................... 627 ...... 60Electrical connectors w/o tools ....................................... 637 ...... 14Parts cleaning cans ......................................................... 626 ...... 61Rope lock NSNs ............................................................. 627 ...... 61Rust inhibitor .................................................................. 633 ...... 52Silicone brake fluid use .................................................. 632 ...... 24Slave receptacle cover freezing ...................................... 636 ...... 20Slave starting basics ....................................................... 636 ...... 12

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Tailgate chain covers ...................................................... 633 ...... 12Tiedown straps................................................................ 634 ...... 48Tire and wheel assemblies .............................................. 632 ...... 61VEHICLE, FIGHTING, M2/M3 BRADLEYA3—1W98 cable ............................................................ 633 ...... 61Borescope telescope ....................................................... 633 ...... 61Fuel tank—Stopping sand .............................................. 626 ...... 21Generator output stud torque .......................................... 637 ........ 5Information available on AKO ....................................... 630 ........ 7M242 gun—Damper fluid filling ................................... 629 ...... 14M2A2/M3A2—300-amp generator ................................ 633 ...... 61Personnel ramp door bolt-on armor ................................ 633 ...... 61Ramp armor .................................................................... 631 ...... 61Recovery towing procedures .......................................... 628 ........ 4Roadwheel locknuts replaced ......................................... 629 ...... 13Track inspection in high temp ops.................................. 631 ........ 6Transmission failure in Iraq............................................ 630 ...... 61VEHICLE, RECOVERY, M88A1Air cleaner parts ............................................................. 637 ...... 61Air filter cleaning ........................................................... 633 ........ 4Drive sprocket nuts ......................................................... 628 ........ 8Roadwheel hub lube relief valve .................................... 629 ...... 15Roadwheel nut tightening ............................................... 630 ........ 8Transmission line clamps ............................................... 626 ...... 20VEHICLE, RECOVERY, M88A2Track tension adjustment change ................................... 631 ...... 61VEHICLES, COMBATA-20 heater—Repairs ..................................................... 636 ........ 8A-20 heater—Starting procedure ................................... 636 ........ 7Ammo removal before redeployment ............................. 632 ........ 8AOAP intervals in SWA................................................. 632 ...... 60Desert maintenance ........................................................ 633 ........ 6Desert maintenance tips .................................................. 632 ........ 4Fire suppression system warning.................................... 629 ...... 61Grease fitting caps .......................................................... 628 ........ 9M113A3-series—Tow pintle extension ............................ 632 ........ 8PMCS uses senses .......................................................... 634 ........ 4Tarp tiedown kit ............................................................. 628 ........ 2VEHICLES, GENERALBumper numbers............................................................. 628 ...... 50

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Class III leaks ................................................................. 630 ...... 58Cooling systems—Hot weather care .............................. 631 ...... 13Polyester repair ............................................................... 634 ...... 52Silicone brake fluid use .................................................. 632 ...... 24Slave receptacle cover freezing ...................................... 636 ...... 20Starters—Cold weather burnout ..................................... 636 ...... 15Tow pintle PM ................................................................ 630 ...... 10Warning light kits ........................................................... 633 ...... 12WATER PURIFICATIONTablets have shelf life ..................................................... 632 ...... 52WATER SUPPLYSafety—Check for tampering ......................................... 633 ...... 18

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