PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-671
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 671
OCTOBER 2008
24
PS 671
OCT 08
25
PS 671
OCT 08
T
oo many M95/M96 mortar fre control system commander’s interFace computers
are going down or being replaced needlessly because mortar units just don’t give
them much attention.
But there are a Few easy things you can do to keep your interFace computer on
its Feet.
When your computer has problems, do the troubleshooting and diagnostic tests in
TM 9-1220-248-10, TM 9-1220-248-23&P, TM 9-1220-249-10, TM 9-1230-203–
204-13, or TM 9-1230-203-13&P (the -13 and -13P have the most current inFo). This
includes running the computer’s BIT test, using the diagnostic test set For isolating
Faults in the cables and line replaceable unit (LRU), and, iF necessary, having the
computer reprogrammed at DS.
IF that doesn’t solve the problem, contact TACOM’s Joe Schmidt For help. He is
the mortar expert. Call DSN 793-3369, (309) 782-3369, or email:
joe.schmidt
@us.army.mil
IF the computer does need to be replaced, turn it in as unserviceable For credit and
requisition a new LRU through supply. ±or questions, contact item manager Karen
Tkatch at DSN 793-2201, (309) 782-2201, or email:
karen.tkatch
@us.army.mil
Be
VERY Safe
with
Grenades
Mortars…
Computing Longer
Computer Life
three soldiers were injured
in iraq–one losing his arm–
when one of them removed
tape from the safety device
of an mk 141 flash bang.
that activated
the mk 141 and
it
exploded.
it pays to
be
very
safe
with
grenades.
Turn in
MK 141
flash
bangs
The military
no longer
uses them
Never tape
a grenade
Never
remove
tape from
a grenade
grrrr
this mortar
interface
computer is
worthless!
we need
a new
one.
hey,
I’ve
just got a
bit of a bIt
problem.
do my diagnostic
tests and we’ll be
ready for some
on-target firing!
Note white
band
First of all, the MK 141
is
no longer used
by any of the services.
if you still have MK
141s,
turn them in.
Second,
never
tape
the safety lever or
safety pin of any hand
grenade and
never
bend, tamper, modify
or alter in any way
the safety pin or
safety lever.
The safety lever
and safety pin are
designed to keep you
safe. if you mess with
them, you take away
your protection.
if you ever encounter
a taped grenade,
don’t remove
the tape.
Notify
your local ammo
specialists.
grenade
lecture today
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