PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-736
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 736
MARCH 2014
M
any of us know the old fable about the tortoise and the hare. There’s a good
lesson there.
While it’s tempting to cut corners to save time, remember that rushing through
PMCS, especially those oh-so-essential checklists, can result in ugly consequences.
It’s not usually new Soldiers who are guilty of cutting corners. Most of ’em still
go by the book because they haven’t memorized it yet.
The worst danger is the kind that comes with complacency—like the long-time
chief mechanic who’s memorized the ins-and-outs of PMCS and thinks the checklist
in his head is good enough. We don’t argue the expertise part. Chief probably does
know his job inside-out, even upside down. But it only takes forgetting a critical
step
once.
The Army’s
Knowledge
magazine is full of Frst person stories—hard lessons
learned when overconFdence outweighed common sense for just a sec.
These true-life tales are sober reminders that, though a visual checklist may seem
like a crutch to some of us, it sure beats the real kind of crutches. It also rings true
that saving a stitch of time now isn’t worth stitches later. So let’s lose that ‘rabbit
habit.’ Purposeful and steady wins the PMCS race.
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
1402201
While you’re
at it, buddy,
put me down
for two aspirin
and a doctor in
the morning!
M109A6 Paladin O-ring Lubing Caution
M777A2 Howitzer Website
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3
COMBAT VEHICLES
2
4
TACTICAL VEHICLES
Up-Armored HMMWV Windshield Deicer Module
Up-Armored HMMWV Door NMC Criteria
HEMTT Multiple Use Adapter Usage
FMTV Engine Oil Light Reminder
4-5
6-7
8-9
10-11
16
COMBAT ENGINEERING
12
ROUTE CLEARANCE
ASEK Knife Placement
UH/HH-60A/L/M Static Line Anchoring Device
AGSE SATS Uncontrolled Movement Fix
20-21
22-23
24-26
966H Wheel Loader Bucket Lubing
621B Scraper Guide Roller Lubing
M9 ACE Ejector Hydraulic Cylinder
M9 ACE Securing Hydraulic Lines
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18
19
MK III VMMD Husky Suspension Hardware
MK III VMMD Husky Fuel/Water Separator
MK III VMMD Husky Step Caution
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MISSILES
42
CBRN
44
42-43
Avenger Missile System Stepping and
Sitting Cautions
44-45
Stryker ACADA Water Threat
COMET Advice for Small Arms
M9 Pistol Holster NSNs
M2A1 Machine Gun Boresighting with LBS
Howitzer, Mortar Cannon Tube TM Updates
CROWS Equipment Reminder
M249 Machine Gun Op Rod Check
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SMALL ARMS
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TROOP SUPPORT
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50-51
Modern Burner Unit Upgrade
Modern Burner Unit Cleaning Tips
Water Supply Pubs
AVIATION
20
The Dr Drill Show
27-34
Connie’s Post Scripts
60-61
10 Percent Variance for Services
AR 750-10 Revised
WebFLIS Database
GCSS-Army Training, Forums
Transportation Courses Available Again
PS Magazine Back Issues
DA Pam 385-11 Released
DA Pam 385-1 Revised
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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MARCH 2014
TB 43-PS-736, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly,
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