PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-709

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 709

DECEMBER 2011
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-709 - Page 30 of 33
Remember these tips:
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•± Your±ACU±acts±as±a±physical±barrier±against±insects.±In±a±field±environment,±keep±your±
sleeves±rolled±down.±Close±all±openings±that±might±let±in±insects.±Tuck±pants±into±your±
boots±or±use±your±trouser±drawstrings.±Tuck±your±undershirt±into±your±pants.±
•± Wear±your±ACU±loosely±because±some±insects,±like±mosquitoes,±can±bite±through±fabric±
that±is±pulled±too±tightly±against±the±skin.
•± Apply±a±thin±coating±of±an±insect±repellent±(DEET)±to±all±exposed±skin.±Use±the±
following±NSNs±to±order±±your±product±of±choice,±and±follow±label±directions±±
for±each±one:
±
-
NSN 6840-01-284-3982 (3M Ultrathon™)
±
-
NSN 6840-01-584-8598 (Backwoods Cutter®)
±
-
NSN 6840-01-584-8393 (LipoDEET)
•± Sleep±or±rest±under±a±bed±net±treated±with±permethrin.
•± Take±malaria±prophylaxis±pills±if±you±are±directed±to±do±
so±by±your±medical±authority.
•± Do±not±use±aftershave±lotions,±colognes,±perfumes,±
scented±deodorants±or±perfumed±soaps±in±the±field.±
They±may±attract±insects.
•± Wash±and±inspect±your±body±daily±for±insects±and±their±
bites±or±as±often±as±the±tactical±situation±permits.
•± Use±the±buddy±system±to±check±your±clothing±for±ticks.±
•± Wash±your±ACU±routinely±following±factory±care±label±
instructions±to±remove±insects±and±their±eggs.±See±
washing±instructions±in±PS±706,±page±54.
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arlier this year, HQDA G-4 published an ALARACT message on maintenance of
Non-Standard Equipment (NS-E). The message updated policy for the storage, Reset
and repair of NS-E.
NS-E is commercially acquired or non-developmental equipment used to bridge
mission capability gaps.
The Army Materiel Command (AMC) has the lead for Reset and repair of NS-E.
AMC also arranges for commercial maintenance contract support.
Users can Fnd product and maintenance information needed to repair and Reset
NS-E at the Materiel Enterprise Non-Standard Equipment (MENS-E) database:
Repair and funding for Reset NS-E is also through AMC. If units wish to repair
non-Reset items, it is their responsibility to fund the repair through AMC.
±or more information, contact Tommy Preston at DSN 224-0997,
(703) 614-0997,
or email:
tommy.preston@conus.army.mil
Your FR ACU-P can be worn in many
environmental conditions!
Non-Standard Equipment
Reset
and
Repair Process
hey buddY, it’s
time to send you
off to reset!
that’s cOOl with me,
‘cause as NS-E I know I
get
special treatment!
stay
hydrated
Stay
warm
Stay
Dry
Stay
bug free
Your FR ACU-P can be worn in many
environmental conditions!
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