PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-668
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 668
JULY 2008
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Your soldiers lack training.
It’s up to the old timers
and NCOs in the unit to see that the untrained get trained.
Without good PMCS, you and your equipment can’t roll
when duty calls.
Plus, it’s important to fll out DA Form 5988-E,
Equipment
Maintenance and Inspection Worksheet,
or DA Form
2404,
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet
(whichever your unit uses) correctly! Unreported ±aults
can’t be fxed!
The bottom line, NCOs, is to take the time to teach
your soldiers the right way to per±orm PMCS. And while
you’re at it, make sure they know the right way to operate
their equipment.
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Soldiers aren’t using the TMs.
Pulling PMCS without
the manual wastes time. Teach soldiers to always use the
TM because no one’s memory is per±ect. Don’t guess. The
TMs usually have the answers you need.
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Soldiers don’t know how to use the TMs.
I± the soldiers
in your platoon don’t know how to use the TMs, use some
“Sergeants’ Time” to teach them how to use ‘em. Hands-on
training can really help, too.
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NCOs aren’t checking on the unit’s work.
Daily ±ollow-
up is a good idea, so do it. Then you’ll know i± your soldiers
need re±resher training. You’ll also know where the problem
areas are.
There’s no excuse ±or poor PM or untrained soldiers. Both can put soldiers and
equipment in danger. So, commanders, allow proper time in your training schedule
±or PMCS. And operators, take the time you need to do PMCS the right way. The
success o± your mission could depend on it.
Stryker Brake Line Elbow
M2/M3-Series Bradley Fuel Cell
M1-Series Tank Mine Clearing Blade
M577-, M1068-Series CPC NATO Slave Receptacle
M88A1 Recovery Vehicle Towing Equipment
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COMBAT VEHICLES
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ISSUE 668
JULY 2008
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
GEORGE W. CASEY, JR.
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
0812001
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WHEELED VEHICLES
Armored Security Vehicle Intercom
M1114 HMMWV Air Conditioning System
HMMWV Fiberglass Hardtop Parts
HMMWV IBISTEK Light Bars
PLS Relay Kit
M917A1 Dump Truck Tailgate Air System
Diesel Engine Fuel Caution
M149A2 Water Trailer Manhole Cover Seal
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13
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Shipping Container Choices
Shipment Packaging and Labeling
Aviation Deficiency Reports
Safety Tip During Bradley Track Installation
AR 700-82 Update
AR 710-1 Update
CLEA Annual Awards
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51-53
54-55
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57-59
AVIATION
36
Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Parts
Unserviceable Test Gear Turn-in
TAMMS-A Online Assistance
CH-47D Hydraulic Systems
HGU-56/P Night Vision Goggle Connector
AIHS Helmet Communications Cord
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COMBAT ENGINEERING
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44-45
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48-49
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M139 Mine Dispenser HEMTT Mounting
M139 Mine Dispenser Adapter Kit for FMTV
Mine Clearing Line Charge Trailer PM
HYEX Expansion Tank Marking
HYEX Oil Check Reminder
130G Road Grader Tandem Tips
950B Scoop Loader Wheel Rim Assembly
SMALL ARMS
18
NCOs Can
Make or Break
PMCS
if the PM checks
and services
done in your
unit are lacking,
then maybe…
M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine Cleaning
M2 Machine Gun Unlined Barrels
Sight Storage Cases
Small Arms Technical Manuals
M4/M4A1 Carbine Sight Guidance
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24-25
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SOLDIER SUPPORT
26
Spot Painting with WD CARC
26-35
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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