PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-678
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 678
MAY 2009
48
PS 678
MAY 09
49
PS 678
MAY 09
Dear Editor,
Digital cameras make it very easy to take pictures of equipment and then
transfer it to your computer. So we’ve used digital technology to make
keeping track of our inventory simpler.
We lay out all the items we’re responsible for and take a digital picture
of each item. After we transfer the pictures to a computer, we add the
nomenclature, LIN, NSN, serial number, hand receipt number, and on-
hand quantity to each item’s picture. All of that should be available in the
property book. Once you have all the pictures and information stored in the
computer, it’s simple to make any needed changes as inventory changes.
This method greatly eases the transition for a new CO because he may
not be familiar with all the equipment he’s assuming responsibility for. With
this, he can match the pictures to his equipment to see what he’s getting.
Of course, once you have all this information stored in your computer,
make a copy of it in case your computer crashes.
SGT Shannon Lepley
CW2 Willie Roller
D Co, 1-82d ARB
Ft Bragg, NC
There are two versions of the GMTK available. The Army version comes with
NSN 5180-01-548-7634. The Marine version comes with NSN 5180-01-554-4224
and has additional tools like ratcheting wrenches.
There is also an accessory drawer available with NSN 5180-01-553-6559 that has
ratcheting combination wrenches and deep well sockets.
Editor’s note:
A picture
is worth a 1,000 LINs.
Thanks for the suggestion.
•
sealed head ratchets
•
full set of
1
/
2
- and
3
/
8
-in drive sockets
•
fl
exible neck LED fl
ashlight
•
screwdrivers with comfort grip handles
•
roll-head pry bar that replaces the
standard pry bar
•
a Fluke multimeter
•
tools from the multi-capable
maintainer drawer have been
incorporated into the basic GMTK
•
90+ percent of the tools are covered by
a lifetime “no questions asked” warranty
•
the wheelbase is wider, giving the chest better stability
•
the handle is a single-stop pullout handle, instead of a
multi-stop handle, which will give the handle a longer life
•
the hole in the case for a padlock has been strengthened
with a stainless steel reinforced insert
•
the side handles are larger for comfort and easier access
•
the shelving can be adjusted in the ±
eld and can hold 1-,
2-, and 4-in deep drawers
•
the case is waterproof and can withstand temperature
extremes and is impact resistant
•
the case is manufactured by Pelican and includes a
lifetime “no questions asked” warranty
Tools…
Take Inventory Digital
Tools…
New GMTK
Available
I’m
ready
for my
closeup
now.
the army has improved
and expanded the general
mechanics tool kit (gmtk).
here are
some of the
benefits the
new gmtk
offers…
the tool
chest has
also been
improved…
work
it!
oh,
yeah
baby!
you’re
cookin’!
678.48-49.indd
1-2
3/31/09
2:02:42 PM
CW2 W.R.
SGT S.L.
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