PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-617
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 617
APRIL 2004
TB 43-PS-617, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, is an official pub-
lication of the Department of the Army, providing information for all
soldiers assigned to combat and combat support units and all soldiers
with unit maintenance and supply duties. All information published has
been reviewed and approved by the agency responsible for the equip-
ment, publication or policy discussed. Application of the information is
optional with the user. Masculine pronouns may refer to both genders.
M1-Series Tank Hoffman Device
M1-Series Tank Desiccant Bags
M1-Series Tank Recoil System Bleeding
M2/M3 Bradley, MLRS Carrier Fuel Pumps
M113 FOV Personnel Carrier Ramp Coating
M577 Command Post Carrier Fuel Strainer
M109 Howitzers, M992 Engine Grille Pin
M109A6 Paladin Hydraulics Caution
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COMBAT VEHICLES
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ISSUE 617
APRIL 2004
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
PETER J. SCHOOMAKER
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
0402902
HEMTT Tanker Gauge Replacement
M977, M985 HEMTT Outrigger Arms
M870/M870A1 Semitrailer Decking
HMMWV Precleaner
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procedures, questions on maintenance and supply problems and
questions or comments on material published in PS.
Just write to:
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PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
USAMC LOGSA (AMXLS-AM)
5307 Sparkman Circle
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
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AVIATION
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ALSE AMSS Container Selection
UH-60A/L/Q Drive Shaft Storage Rack
UH-60 Antenna Tightening
UH-60 Step Cautions
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Avenger Remote Control Unit
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MISSILES
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M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine Bag
Small Arms Cleaning Caution
Armorer’s Tool Kit Update
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SMALL ARMS
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SEE Maintenance Tips
D7G Tractor Painting
600-GPH ROWPU Line Caps
HYEX Undercarraige PM
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COMMUNICATIONS
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F18H-MPI AC Unit Condenser Protection
AB-1373/TRC Antenna Winch PM
SINCGARS Loudspeaker
S-805/G Shelter Door Sealing
NVG Neck Cord NSN
M17-Series Decon Belt Tightening
M40/M42-Series Masks Skin Selection
JSLIST Size Charts
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NBC
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Price Challenge Information
PMCS Worksheets and Guidelines
Supply Requisitions Clarification
New TMDE Equipment Authorized
SMART Suggestion Program
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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Large Area Maintenance Shelter
Parts and PM
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SOLDIER SUPPORT
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PMCS,
a
Vital
Link
W
hy bother to perform preventive
maintenance checks and services
(PMCS) on your equipment?
After all, you have more urgent
concerns. You’re in a desert war far
from home. Every day American sol-
diers come under fire. Some are
wounded. Some die. Your mission
and your survival demand all your
energy and focus, all your strength
and courage. You’re already carrying
a heavy load. How can anyone
expect you to tackle more work,
more duties? Why devote time and
sweat to PMCS? That’s a fair ques-
tion, and it deserves a straight
answer.
PMCS strengthens your
mission and saves lives. It’s
that simple.
A direct link exists between
pulling PMCS and your mission, your
life and the lives of your buddies. By
checking coolant levels in your
HMMWV, you help your vehicle
reach a field hospital. By cleaning a
rifle bolt and bore, you make sure
your weapon protects you in a fire-
fight. By wiping sand and dirt from
SINCGARS connectors, your radio
stands ready when you need to call
in support.
PMCS is a necessity, not a luxury,
because each day you stake your life
on the condition of your equipment.
The success of your mission depends
on it. American lives depend on it.
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