PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-561
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 561
AUGUST 1999
CW2 Donald E. West of the
Delaware National Guard suggested
replacing the timing light with one that
uses cheaper bulbs. The idea saved
$175,547 and he was awarded $4,077.
The pocket knife in the General
Mechanics Tool Kit was easily pilfered,
and another tool did the same work.
So George Anthony of Aberdeen
Proving Grounds, MD, suggested
removing it from the kit. That saved
$160,920 and he was
awarded $4,000.
CW3 Larry D. Swan, Ft Hood,
TX, suggested changing the
basis of issue for the Tank Turret
Mechanics Supplimental Tool Kit
to Artillery Maintenance Shop Set
from Artillery Mechanics Tool Kit.
The savings were $978,866.
He was awarded $9,094.
the
tips
program
has been
combined
with
smart
. but it focuses
on
tools
. here's how
it works.
if
several
people send
IN reports on
an item, it'll
stand out
like,
well, a sore
thumb.
ouch!
let's take a look
at some
tips
winners
.
what
about
you
?
put your smart
ideas on a
da form
5533
and tips on
da
form 2233
or on plain
paper, and send them to:
project smart/tips
director of combat
developments for combat
service support
3901 a avenue, suite 220
ft lee, va 23801-1809.
for
details
, call dsn
687-0363/2406/2399,
(804) 734-0363/
2406/2399,
OR E-MAIL:
SMART@LEE.ARMY.MIL
Report tools that
should be deleted
from the system–
Maybe they aren’t used
anymore. Maybe they
were NEVER used.
Tool modification–
Share your ideas on how to
make tools work better. Save
duplication of effort and give
others the benefit of your
experience. Tell TIPS who
makes the tool. Most items
will show a manufacturer’s
name, code or part number.
Report bad tools–
If a tool breaks, fails to hold
its calibration, quickly wears
out, or can’t take the
pressure it’s supposed to,
report it. Offer a solution
if you have one.
Report tools that
should be added
to the system–
If you know of a commercial
tool that can do the job better,
don’t keep it to yourself.
TIPS
the
smart/
tips
program
has recommended
nearly $1,000,000
in awards since
1982.
visit
their web
site at.
..
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