PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-722
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 722
JANUARY 2013
W
hen you hear the words—preventive
maintenance—what do you think of?
If you’re like most Soldiers, in your
mind’s eye you probably see:
•±Trucks±and±tanks±in±motor±pools
•±Helicopters±on±the±flight±line
•±Rifles±and±pistols±in±the±arms±room
•±Radios±in±the±commo±shop
You also probably picture Soldiers
taking care of this equipment by inspecting,
cleaning, lubing or replacing parts.
But when you hear the words—preventive
maintenance—do you ever think of clothing,
body armor, hydration systems, tents, space
heaters, kitchens or scores of other troop
support items? This gear deserves PM, as
well. Here are some examples of what troop
support gear PM can do for you:
•±Keep±your±Army±combat±uniform±clean±and±
lasting±longer.±Launder±it±by±the±book.±Use±
a±mild±detergent±and±the±correct±water±
temperature.
•±Prevent±a±sleepless±night±in±a±leaky±tent.±
Patch±small±holes±and±tears±with±the±tentage±
repair±kit,±NSN±8340-00-262-5767.
•±Ensure±your±hydration±system±stays±fresh.±
Disinfect±the±bladder±with±household±bleach±
to±curb±the±growth±of±mold±and±bacteria.
•±Sleep±safely.±Inspect±the±exhaust±stack±pipes±
on±your±space±heater±before±firing±it±up.±
Look±inside±for±clogs±or±soot±build-up±that±
might±prevent±deadly±fumes±from±venting.±
Clean±the±insides±with±a±rag.
The PMCS tables in your TMs describe
a lot more checks and services you can
perform on troop support items. All of them
support you and your mission. Some of
them may even keep you alive. Now that’s
something to really think about.
You
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
RAYMOND T. ODIERNO
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1233101
Preventive Maintenance:
What Do
You
Think Of?
Stryker W-4 Cable Caution
M1-Series Tank Oil Filter Recall
M1-Series Tank FRH Checks
M2/M3-Series Bradley Dipstick Gaskets
M119A2 Towed Howitzer Safety Steps
Towed Howitzer, Paladin Cannon Bore Cleaning
2
3
4-5
6
7
8-9
COMBAT VEHICLES
2
10
WHEELED VEHICLES
FMTV A/C V-Belt Pulley Interference
FMTV Spare Tire Carrier Chain Studs
M1117 ASV Circuit Breaker Reminder
PLS/HEMTT LHS Hook Arm Pins
PLS Trailer Wheel Rims
Up-Armored HMMWV B-Kit, Frag 5 Kit Glass
Up-Armored HMMWV Windshield Glass NSNs
Up-Armored HMMWV Cargo Shell Latch Plate
MRAP MaxxPro Power Steering Cap Leaks
10-11
12-13
12-13
14-15
15
16
17
18
19
20
MISSILES
Shadow UAV Protective Maintenance
Aircraft Parts Management
22-25
26
Javelin Maintenance Tips
20-21
TOOLS
40
CBRN
43
40-42
SATS Preventive Maintenance Tips
43
43
PATS Calibration
M26 Decon Hose Filters
44
H250B/G New Handset
Maintenance Advice from COMET
M2/M2A1 Machine Gun M3 Recoil Amplifier
M2A1 BFA Installation
35-37
38
39
SMALL ARMS
35
SOLDIER SUPPORT
45
45
46-48
49-51
Hook-and-Loop Fastener NSNs
Equipment Shipping and Hazardous Materials
HAZMAT Questions Answered Online
AVIATION
22
2012 ANNUAL INDEX OF ARTICLES
27-34
Connie’s Post Scripts
60-61
MSG Half-Mast McCanick’s
Answer Department
58-59
COMMO/ELECTRONICS
44
Packaging Methods, Part 1
PS Magazine’s Online Search Tool
Army Forums Moving to MilSuite
Learn Seasonal Safety Hazards
Check Out AKO My Library
52-53
54-57
57
57
57
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
52
You±are±invited±to±send±PS±your±ideas±for±improving±maintenance±
procedures,±questions±on±maintenance±and±supply±problems±and±
questions±or±comments±on±material±published±in±PS.
Just±write±to:
±
MSG±Half-Mast
±
PS,±the±Preventive±Maintenance±Monthly
±
USAMC±LOGSA±(AMXLS-GP)
±
5307±Sparkman±Circle
±
Redstone±Arsenal,±AL±35898
Or±email±to:
±
half.mast@us.army.mil±
or
±
usarmy.redstone.logsa.mbx.psmag@mail.mil
Internet±address:
±
PS,±The±Preventive±Maintenance±Monthly
(ISSN 0475-2953) is published monthly by the Department of the Army, Redstone Arsenal,
AL 35898-5000. Periodical postage is paid at the Huntsville, AL post office and at additional mailing offices.
Postmaster:
Send address changes to PS, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, USAMC LOGSA (AMXLS-GP), 5307 Sparkman Circle,
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000.
ISSUE±722±±±±JANUARY±2013
TB 43-PS-722, 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
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