PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-562
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 562
SEPTEMBER 1999
Netting Keeps the Bugs Out
W
hen you’re trying to sleep in the
field, you don’t want to spend your
time fighting mosquitos. So keep the
critters away by using netting, NSN
7210-00-266-9736. You can attach it
to the collapsible canvas cot with
wooden insect frame poles, NSN 7210-
00-267-5641. Then the only buzzing
will be from your own zzzz’s.
Food Containers . . .
Mobile Field Kitchens . . .
hen you’re in the field, your main concern
is setting up to feed the hungry masses. That’s
why you should always make sure the MKT is
level before you start cooking.
An MKT that’s not level can lead to danger-
ous grease fires. Grease from the grill can
pool, run over the side and get into the burner
unit. Then you’ve got a major problem.
Take a few minutes to get your trailer level
before cooking begins. Check the leveling
bubbles on the trailer’s side. If needed, make
adjustments to the leveling jacks until the
bubbles are centered. Follow the procedures
in TM 10-7360-206-13.
Not just any paint will do, however.
Use the same olive drab semi-gloss
Use old gasket when you paint
New container never needs painting
voila!
zee makeover
iz
complete
!
oh,
marcel! you're a
genius
!
on the
level
--that's
the
way
to
stay
!
hose old insulated food containers
are showing their age. Their scratches
not only look unappetizing, but are
also a breeding ground for rust and
contaminants.
Someday you may get shiny new
food containers. Until then, spiff up
the ones you have with a fresh coat of
paint and a new gasket.
That old gasket has one more job to
do before you replace it, though. It
works better than masking tape while
you’re painting the container. Remove
it from the upper lid, put it on the out-
side edge of the container, and close
the lid. Then paint the entire container,
handles and latches, too.
Netting Keeps the Bugs Out
W
hen you’re trying to sleep in the
field, you don’t want to spend your
time fighting mosquitos. So keep the
critters away by using netting, NSN
7210-00-266-9736. You can attach it
to the collapsible canvas cot with
wooden insect frame poles, NSN 7210-
00-267-5641. Then the only buzzing
will be from your own zzzz’s.
PS 562
55
SEP 99
enamel that
’
s already on the contain-
ers. NSN
gets a
quart. If you need a gallon, use NSN
.
NSN 8010-01-441-5938 will bring a
quart of paint thinner. For a gallon, use
NSN 8010-01-441-5940. Get plenty for
thinning the enamel, and for clean-up
after you’ve finished the job.
Peel the gasket off after the paint
dries—you can save it for the next time
you paint. Then give your shiny, fresh-
looking container a new gasket, NSN
If your old food containers are be-
yond help, new and improved insulated
food containers are now available. Use
NSN 7360-01-419-8500.
Bubble level? If not,
adjust leveling jacks
Cot with netting
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