PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-682
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 682
SEPTEMBER 2009
Keep three copies of DA Form 2404s for the
ACADAs, ICAMs, and radiac equipment.
I keep one file of 2404s for myself, give one to the platoon sergeant and
keep individual 2404s in the case of each piece of equipment. That makes
it easy for everyone to track what condition the equipment is in, what has
been done and what needs to be done. And if any problems develop in the
field the operator can just jot down what’s wrong on the 2404.
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Send TMs to the field and order extras.
Soldiers need to have
the TM handy in the field
if there are problems,
particularly with the
ACADA, ICAM and radiac
equipment. But when TMs
go to the field, count
on some never coming
back. So order a few
extra TMs for each piece
of equipment to have as
replacements.
Remove batteries before storing equipment.
The ACADA’s M42
remote alarm, the
AN/VDR-2, and the
AN/UDR-13 all use
regular batteries that
will leak if they’re left
in during storage. That
causes corrosion and can
damage circuit cards.
Before you lock up this
equipment, double check
that their batteries have
been removed.
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SEP 09
Help for the CBRN Room
Dear Editor,
I’ve been a CBRN specialist for several years. From my experiences
running a CBRN room, I’ve come up with a few suggestions that will help
Soldiers new to the job.
Appoint specific operators and alternates
for the unit’s ICAMs and ACADAs.
Most units don’t use the
ICAMs and ACADAs much, so
they sit for long periods. That
can cause problems, particularly
for the ICAM, which has trouble
clearing if it’s not run 30 minutes
weekly. Sometimes the only fix is
to send an ICAM to DOL, which
costs time and trouble. If each
ACADA and ICAM has a specific
operator (and alternate), these
Soldiers can be responsible for
running them weekly and doing
a quick PMCS on them under
your supervision. And they can
also help you keep track of
what needs to be ordered, like
ICAM
protective
nozzles.
In
most units, all of this falls on
your shoulders as the CBRN
specialist. Sometimes you don’t
have time to do it all yourself.
Help for the CBRN Room
Help for the CBRN Room
listen
up, cbrn
specialists.
here’s some
good advice
on running
your cbrn
room.
I appoint you my
permanent operator.
I
keep a
2404…
…but
you two
get copiEs as
well!
hey,
where’s
my
tm?
we can’t go
to the field
without it.
no,
I’m not
ready for
storage.
take out
my alarm’s
batteries.
682.46-47.indd
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7/21/09
6:34:51 PM
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