PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-731
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 731
OCTOBER 2013
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ope, no mistake—we’ve mixed up some military song lyrics in a title that’s a nod
to our sister services. We thought it common knowledge that
PS
Magazine is an
Army pub, but judging by the number of questions we’re getting from other services,
it’s time to stress that fact.
Hey, we love helping military folks; it’s what we do. But our resources do have
limits. Lately we’ve been asked by readers to do things like track Air Force deliveries
and ±nd a source of supply for Navy armaments. Of course we’re ²attered that you
think we can do that, but like someone who’s found out their name and number
is scrawled on a bathroom wall, we wonder how the rumors got started that
“PS
Does Destroyers.”
Yep, here’s our SOS, but this time it doesn’t stand for “source of
supply.” It’s
“Serve our Soldiers.”
We salute everyone in uniform. And we’re touched that our sister services put
such faith in us to end their logistical nightmares. But our mission is Army-managed
equipment. Thanks for your understanding.
Logistics Management…
Here
.
s
a
Toast
to the
Host
of the
Halls
of
Montezuma: Anchors Aweigh!
s
mA
k!
What is PS
Magazine?
No, I’m sorry Petty
Officer Nemo… in the
category
“Military
Logistical Nightmares,”
the answer was…
The correct
response is,
‘‘Who
is your service’s
logistical
representative?’’
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ith budget cutbacks around every corner, it’s easy for rumors to get started.
Here’s one that needs to be nipped in the bud!
The Army’s Supply and Maintenance
Assessment Review Team (SMART) and Tools Improvement Program Suggestions
(TIPS) are
still here
and
still accepting
suggestions.
Another rumor is that the Army Suggestion Program (ASP) is gone. That one’s
true. It’s easy to confuse the programs because of their similar missions, but the
best SMART suggestions often solve everyday problems. Your ideas on supply,
maintenance, transportation, food service or any other aspect of Army logistics are
encouraged. Approved SMART ideas can earn cash awards.
Also, if you submitted a logistics idea to ASP but never heard back, and you
believe your suggestion is still valid, you can resubmit it to SMART.
Visit the SMART milBook page at:
or email:
usarmy.lee.tradoc.mbx.smart@mail.mil
SMART Still Going Strong
Hmm, I’d
really like
to send in my
money-saving
supply idea
to SMART.
But I heard
SMART’s gone
the way of
the
Dodo
bird.
Hold up,
Sarge!
SMART is
still
around
and
still
accepting
ideas.
PS can point
you in the
right
direction!
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