PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-610
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 610
SEPTEMBER 2003
PS 610
SEP 03
21
Small Arms…
1.
Ensure all weapons meet 10/20 standards.
2.
Clean and inspect your weapons before
bringing them to support.
3.
Make sure the weapon is completely
assembled.
4.
Remove slings.
5.
Make sure each weapon is tagged with
unit number, serial number, point of
contact and job order number.
6.
Bring both barrels for the M2, M240B, and
M249 machine guns.
7.
Ensure that you have proper signatures on
your work order.
8.
Turn in no more than 10 job orders per day
(unless already approved).
9.
For gauging, put no more than 10
weapons on each DA Form 5990 and list
the serial numbers in the Remarks block.
PS 610
20
On the Road
If you're moving faster than 5 MPH
with the ITAS mounted on the
HMWWV—that's almost anytime
you're moving—lock the TU in
azimuth and elevation positions.
Otherwise, hard jolts can damage the
sight and that's an expensive fix. Don't
use the handgrips as handholds during
movement and keep your head away
from the sight. A good bump could
cause you to break a handgrip or bang
your head against the sight. Hold onto
the HMWWV's roof, not the ITAS.
Protect It
If the sight is not
mounted, it should be
stored in its case. If you
leave it lying unpro-
tected on the ground or
in the HMWWV, you
can count on it being
damaged. Never throw
equipment
into
a
HMWWV that's got an
ITAS. One good shot to
the sight can ruin it.
Battery Power Source (BPS)
Don't stack stuff on or around the BPS. First of all, the BPS needs plenty of air
or it overheats. Second, piling stuff on the BPS can break the J1 cable connector or
power switch.
Want
to save
yourself
trips to
DS
and
aggravation,
armorers?
Then
remember
these rules
created
by the
armament
shop at
Ft Bragg's
7
82D msb
to help
armorers
get it right
the first
time…
Remember
these
nine
rules
and you
make your job
and support's
easier.
Check with your
own support to
see if they have
other rules
you'll need to
remember.
no way
we’re taking
those
weapons!
you’ve got
to do your
job, first!
hey!
I
can’t
breathe
here!
I think
I’m going
to
over-
heat!
lock
me in!
you’re
killin’ me
here!!
Don't leave
me unprotected
like this. I'm
defenseless.
FOXTROT
ARMAMENT SHOP
610. 20-21 (C)
8/1/03
3:44 PM
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