PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-705

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 705

AUGUST 2011
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-705 - Page 2 of 33
M
y ol’ granpappy was fond of saying,
“The more things change, the more they
stay the same!”
And that’s true. Just take a look at the evolution of Army equipment. During the
Revolutionary War, our weapons were Fintlocks and cannon. If you wanted to get
somewhere, it was on horseback or boot leather.
During the Civil War, we moved up to riFes and revolvers. The ±rst crude hand
grenade was introduced, as was the Gatling gun. Old Nelly was still the main means
of transportation, but the logistics train became more dependent on the steam
locomotive and river boats to move food, ammunition and materiel.
The ±rst and second World Wars brought machine guns, long-range artillery,
mortars, aircraft, trucks and tanks. Today, we have much of the same types of
equipment, but with tremendous modi±cations and improvements.
So, while it’s obvious that things have changed, how have they stayed the same?
Preventive maintenance is the constant. No matter how much a piece of equipment
improves, it still needs PM to stay in the action. Whether it’s a Minuteman cleaning
and oiling his musket or a Soldier who’s headspacing and timing his M2 machine
gun today, PM is the thread that weaves history together.
After all, without PM would you stake your life
right now
on the condition of your equipment?
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
MARTIN E. DEMPSEY
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1115910
Times Have Changed?
NOT
REALLY!
mark my
words,
halfie!
the more
things change,
the more they
stay the same!
I’ll
remember,
granpappy!
Stryker HMS Calibration
M1-Series Tank Loader’s Tray
M1-Series Tank FBCB2 CPU Protection
M1-Series Tank Bustle Rack
M1113A3 FOV Turbocharger Screen
M88-Series Recovery Vehicle Cleaning and Lubing
M992A2 Ammo Carrier Final Drive U-Joint Lubing
2
3
4-5
4-5
6-7
8
9
COMBAT VEHICLES
2
10
WHEELED VEHICLES
HMMWV Fuel Tank Drainplug
HMMWV Air Cleaner Dust Boot Care
Truck Operator Observations
HMMWV Condenser Fan Assembly Changes
M871-Series Semitrailer Tire Info
M1101/M1102 Trailer Cargo Box
M1117 ASV Tech Manuals
HEMTT Briefs
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
MRAP/ROUTE CLEARANCE
AH-64/UH-60 Series Engine Protection
HGU-56/P Communication Cord Problem
Kiowa Warrior Air Induction Cowling FOD Cover
OH-58D Door Handling
Aircraft Safety Warnings
21
22-23
24-25
25
26
MaxxPro MRAP Hood Spring Rub Fix
MaxxPro MRAP FSS Circuit Board
M-ATV MRAP Battery Disconnect Switch
18-19
19
20
TOOLS
39
CBRN
40
39
TMDE MSD V3
40
41
42-44
Fox NBCRS Vehicle Hydraulic Fluid
M40/M42-Series Mask Nosecup Check
CBRN Room Guidance
45
46
47
D7G Tractor Fan PM
Construction Equipment Tire Tread Direction
MW24C Scoop Loader Brake Clamp Check
M240H, M249 Machine Guns Cocking Tips
Safe EST 2000 Training
New Version of M68 M4 Reflex Sight
Treat SRTA With Caution
35
36-37
36-37
38
SMALL ARMS
35
SOLDIER SUPPORT
48
48-53
Tent Pin Pointers
AVIATION
21
The PM Court
27-34
Connie’s Post Scripts
60-61
COMBAT ENGINEERING
45
Combined Logistics Excellence Awards - 2011
Explosives Safety Training
How to Get PDISE
54-56
57
58-59
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
54
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ISSUE 705
AUGUST 2011
TB 43-PS-705, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, is an official publication
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 equipment, publication or policy discussed.
Application of the information is optional with the user. Masculine pronouns may
refer to both genders. The use of product or company names does not constitute
endorsement of those poducts, services or companies by the U.S. Army.
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