PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-733
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 733
DECEMBER 2013
W
ould anyone seriously consider going on a resupply mission or a combat
patrol without radios, blue force tracker, or boomerang targeting antennas?
Of course not! Radio communications are vital to the success of a mission.
The information you can gather from communications capabilities is critical
to having situational awareness and remaining in contact with Command
and Control—ultimately to keep you as safe as possible as you execute
the mission.
But to preserve this precious capability, we must remain vigilant in
protecting our equipment through preventive maintenance.
Electronics are sensitive pieces of equipment and require protection from
corrosion and static discharge. Adopt maintenance habits to mitigate the risk
of electronic systems failing when you need them most.
Be careful! The electrical systems we work with introduce high voltages,
energy and heat. These properties carry the potential for serious shocks and
burns to operators and maintenance personnel, both military and civilian.
Read your technical manuals and bulletins. The civilians here at CECOM
are here to assist. They continually update technical publications so
Soldiers in the Feld have the information they need to perform preventive
maintenance checks and services. Be aware of the warning signs concerning
broken insulation, frayed wires, loose and missing bonded connections
between platforms.
Use your technical publications like you should and be safe! Remember,
radios, and all communications equipment, are the
critical link
to your
success on the battleFeld. Take care of your situational awareness resources!
CSM kenis j. deNt
,
CE-LCMC
Radios
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
RAYMOND T. ODIERNO
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
GERALD B. O’KEEFE
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1330201
COmMo EQUiPMeNT iS
ViTAL
TO THE SUCcEsS
OF A MisSiON.
KeEP iT COMMUNiCATiNG
WiTH
GOoD PReVENtiVE
mAiNTEnaNcE!
Take
Care of
YOUR
Critical
Link:
Radios
CSM Corner…
NATO Slave Cable Parts, Maintenance
Going Beyond PMCS Charts
CARC Spray Primer Touch-Up
Stryker Heater Caution
Grease Fitting Cap NSN
M88-Series Recovery Vehicle Roadwheel Nuts
AVLB Scissoring Cable Rotation
2-3
4-5
6
7
7
8
9
COMBAT VEHICLES
2
10
TACTICAL VEHICLES
PLS Cold Weather Pubs, Ether Use
PLS, HEMTT LHS E-CHU Slide Locks
Up-Armored HMMWV Door Insulation
MRAP MaxxPro Dash Go Light Covers
Fire Extinguisher Inspection
Ground Guide Tips
Lead-Acid Battery Instructions
10-11
12
13
14
15
16-17
17
18
CCE/MHE
AH-64A/D Towing Tips
UH-60A/L, HH-60M Piston and Strut Cleaning
HGU-56/P Helmet Painting
SATS Moving Mystery Solved
22
23-24
24
25-26
SUSV Grille Covers
M9 ACE Driver’s Hatch Lubing Reminder
D7G Tractor Air Filters
DEUCE Blade Exercising
18
19
20-21
21
CBRN
42
42-43
44-45
M40/M42-Series Mask PM Tips
M41 PATS Storage and Shipping Tips
AN/PEQ-16B for the M16, M4 and M249
M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine Cleaning Kit
FMTV Machine Gun Mount Extension
CROWS Hand Receipt Online
MK 19 UPWS Name Change
M9 Pistol Crack Inspection
Arms Room Dehumidifier
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37
37
38-39
40-41
SMALL ARMS
35
SOLDIER SUPPORT
50
50-52
Winter Safety Facts, Injury Prevention
AVIATION
22
The Night Before A PM Christmas
27-34
Connie’s Post Scripts
60-61
MMIS Moves to LIW
MSD V2 Still Needed for EMS-2 IETMs
MTS, JCR-LOG Systems Tracking
PS Magazine Article Submission
UTAP Offers Tactical Vehicle Driver’s Course
Knowledge Center Adds Content
CSS VSAT/CAISI Pocket Guide
STAMIS/LIS Guide Now Available
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54-55
56-57
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58
59
59
59
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
53
COMMO/ELECTRONICS
46
46-48
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49
49
CR123A Counterfeit Batteries
5-, 10-, 15-kW TQG POCs for K1 Contactor
Sanitation Team FM
Generator Set Training
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procedures, questions on maintenance and supply problems and
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ISSUE 733
DECEMBER 2013
TB 43-PS-733, 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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