PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-565
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 565
DECEMBER 1999
ATACMS . . .
Lift only one pod at a time with the forklift. If you try to lift more than one, a
pod could fall off. Be careful not to insert the forklift tines so far that they go all
the way through the forklift guides. That could damage GMLAs on the other
side. A good tip to prevent that is to lay
two 4-in x 8-in x 6-ft blocks of wood across
the forklift tines. That will keep the tines
from poking through to the other side of
the forklift guides.
If you store GMLAs in temporary shel-
ters in the field, they must be stored in a
well-drained area with at least six inches
of dunnage. Water can put GMLAs out of
action fast. Protect them from direct sun-
light by covering them with a tarp, but raise
the tarp off the pods so air can circulate.
During storage, keep an eye on the
GMLA’s humidity indicator. If it turns black
or is discolored, the indicator’s detected
moisture. Your repairman needs to replace
the desiccant and humidity indicator.
your new
atacms
won’t be
ready to fire unless
you
handle
and
store
them
right
.
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Reinstall skid feet
and forklift guides
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PS 565
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DEC 99
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he new Army tactical missile system (ATACMS) requires careful handling.
The guided missile launch assembly (GMLA) can withstand slight bumping, but
can easily be damaged by mishandling.
In fact, ATACMS has a zero-inch drop
standard.
Any time
the GMLA is dropped,
you must call in quality assurance specialist
ammunition surveillance (QASAS) personnel
to inspect the missiles before they are issued.
When you download GMLAs, make sure
to.
..
reconnect the shorting plugs to the GMLA
before putting it on the ground. That prevents
stray voltage from damaging the GMLA.
reinstall the four skid feet to the bottom
four corners of the GMLA. The feet cushion
the GMLA and help absorb shock during
movement.
reinstall forklift guides on the GMLA be-
fore moving it with a forklift.
Check humidity
indicator for moisture
Reconnect
shorting plug
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