Watch Out for Bulging Tubes
Posted: 2016/17/08 Filed under: ARMY, General PM, Maintenance Updates, PS, PS Mag, PS Magazine, Safety, Soldier, Soldiers, Uncategorized, US ARMY | Tags: Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Half-Mast, maintenance, Military, Military Equipment, PM, PMCS, Preventive Maintenance, PS, PS Magazine, Reserves, Soldier, Soldiers, United States Army Leave a commentHowitzers…
Watch Out for Bulging Tubes
Crewmen, it’s bad enough when explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has to remove a stuck round from your 155mm howitzer. It’s a lot worse if you’re left with a bulging cannon tube!
That’s what could happen to your howitzer if EOD uses the water blast method to remove a stuck round. The 155mm cannon tubes most at risk are the M7776 and M284 steel and M7776 and M284A2 chrome barrels.
If EOD uses the water blast method to extract a stuck round from your howitzer, inspect the cannon tube with a borescope. A bulge means the tube has to be condemned. If you suspect a bulge but can’t see one, use a pullover gage to measure the area where you suspect damage.
You’ll find the full scoop on inspecting for damage in TM 9-1000-202-14, Evaluation of Cannon Tubes. Appendix T covers the M7776 tube and Appendix U covers the M284 tube. EM 0065, which covers most small arms, has the TM, as does LOGSA’s ETM website:
https://www.logsa.army.mil/etms
Be sure to immediately notify your logistics assistance representative (LAR) or field service representative (FSR) if EOD removes a stuck round from your howitzer.
You are also required to report EOD round removal and any damage on DA Form 2408-4, Weapons Record Data Card, in the remarks column. You can access it at:
https://tulsa.tacom.army.mil/guncard/index.cfm
AN/PSQ-20/20A Goggles Blind? Good News!
Posted: 2016/11/08 Filed under: ARMY, Maintenance Updates, PS, PS Mag, PS Mag Distribution, PS Magazine, Safety, Soldier, Soldiers, Uncategorized, US ARMY | Tags: Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Army Soldiers, Half-Mast, LOGSA, maintenance, Military, Military Equipment, National Guard, PM, Preventive Maintenance, PS, PS Mag, PS Magazine, PS Online, Reserves, Soldier, Soldiers, United States Army Leave a commentIf your AN/PSQ-20, NSN 5855-01-534-6449, or AN/PSQ-20A, NSN 5855-01-603-0489, night vision goggles aren’t working, there’s good news. You can get them fixed if they qualify.
The fix doesn’t cover ancillary items or components of end item for the goggles and is available only if the goggles fail after a thorough inspection following TM 11-5855-322-10 or TM 11-5855-335-10 or their -23&Ps. Your 94F repairman does that.
To get your goggles fixed, you’ll need a return authorization from the manufacturer. Get it by logging into the warranty repair portal:
https://nvwarranty.gs.exelisinc.com/Login.aspx
New users will need to register by clicking on the HERE button on the left side of the web page. Returning users can log on with their email address, password and DODAAC.
Once you receive a return authorization, fill out a DD Form 1348-1A and ship the goggles to:
Harris
Warranty/Customer Repair Service
7635 Plantation Road
Attention: Marketing Department RA#____
Roanoke, VA 24019
If you have questions, call Harris at (800) 533-5502 or (540) 563-0371.
Test Set Ensures Clear Vision
Posted: 2016/10/08 Filed under: ARMY, PS, PS Mag, PS Mag Distribution, PS Magazine, Soldier, Soldiers, Uncategorized, US ARMY | Tags: Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Army Soldiers, Half-Mast, maintenance, Military, PS, PS Magazine, PS Online, Soldiers, TACOM, United States Army Leave a commentMany arms rooms already have a device that makes sure night vision devices, weapon sights, and driver’s viewers work properly.
The TS-4348/UV provides a near- infrared uniformly illuminated target that shows if night vision goggles meet the high and low light resolution requirements called for in the TMs.
Unfortunately, most TS-4348/UVs sit because no one knows how to use them. As a result, night vision or sight problems aren’t spotted until Soldiers go to the field.
To learn how to use the TS-4348/UV, see TM 11-5855-299-12&P.
If your unit doesn’t have a TS-4348/UV, order it with NSN 6625-01-323-9584 for around $1,700.
Remember, to be accurate, the TS-4348/UV must be calibrated. Check its TMDE calibration label to see when it’s due. No label? Send it to TMDE for calibration.
3 Tips for Getting PS Back Issues
Posted: 2016/08/08 Filed under: ARMY, History of PS Magazine, Maintenance Updates, PS, PS Mag, PS Mag Distribution, PS Magazine, Soldier, Soldiers, Uncategorized, US ARMY | Tags: Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Army Soldiers, LOGSA, maintenance, Military, Online Tools, PM, PMCS, Preventive Maintenance, PS Mag, PS Magazine, Publications, Soldiers Leave a commentWe get lots of requests for PS back issues. That’s great! But we also get returns from the post office after filling back issue requests. That’s not so great and it’s costly, too.
Here are some tips to help make sure those back issues reach you:
Give us a good mailing address. Most returns are due to incomplete or inaccurate mailing addresses. Including a street with the address is critical. If you have any problems with mail reaching you at your military address, use your home address instead. No worries—our mailing list is never sold or shared.
We’ve gotten “refused” returns, too. Make sure that you tell whoever usually gets the mail at your unit that you’re expecting a package from PS. In your original request, specify the months or years and how many copies of each PS issue you want. Send your back issue request to:
usarmy.redstone.logsa.mbx. psmag@mail.mil
You can also request back issues by clicking on the REQUEST BACK ISSUE button at our website: Just scroll down to the bottom of the tan-colored column. To set up a monthly subscription to PS, follow the instructions at:
https://www.logsa.army.mil/psmag/ps-subscription.cfmYou can always download PS in digital form from our website, too.https://www.logsa.army.mil/psmag/pshome.cfm
PS Mobile App
You can also load recent issues of the magazine to your mobile device by using the PS Magazine mobile app. Read about it at:
https://www.logsa.army.mil/psmag/ps-app-flyer.pdf
PS supports the concept that you meet inspection requirements of having three years of PS Magazine on hand if you have them in either print or on your mobile device. Access means accessibility, not print vs mobile format.
Demil Lasers and Sensors
Posted: 2016/26/05 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Army Soldiers, Half-Mast, Lasers, LOGSA, Military, Military Equipment, Military Life, NSN, PM, PMCS, Preventive Maintenance, PS, PS Mag, PS Magazine, PS Online, Publications, Sensors, Soldier, Soldiers, TACOM, TM, United States Army Leave a commentBecause the following sensors and lasers will no longer be sold to the public due to a Class II laser exemption, their demil codes are being changed from F to D.
That means you can demil them without having to contact TACOM. Break the glass on all of them, including each of the lasers, and remove their batteries before turning them in to DLA Disposition Services.
| Item | NSN |
| AN/PAQ-4 | 5855-01-107-5925 |
| M30 boresight | 5860-01-394-7781 |
| AN/PEM LBS | 5860-01-471-2091 |
| LA-8/P-ALP (left hand) | 5860-01-564-8167 |
| LA-8/P-ALP (right hand) | 5860-01-558-4706 |
| AN/PEQ-14 ILWP (black) | 5855-01-538-0191 |
| AN/PEQ-14 ILWP (tan) | 5855-01-571-1258 |
| AN/PEQ-16A MIPIM | 5855-01-550-2780 |
| AN/PEQ-16B LED version | 5855-01-582-1584 |
| LA-13P GLIS BE Meyers | 5860-01-598-6556 |
| LA-12P GLIS L-3 | 5860-01-598-7398 |
| AN/PEQ-15 ATPIAL (black) | 5855-01-534-5931 |
| AN/PEQ-15 ATPIAL (tan) | 5855-01-577-7174 |
| AN/PEQ-15A DBAL (black) | 5855-01-535-6166 |
| AN/PEQ-15A DBAL (green) | 5855-01-579-0062 |
| MFAL | 5855-01-537-6000 |
| AN/PAQ-4A | 5855-01-312-5160 |
| AN/PAQ-4B | 5855-01-361-1362 |
| AN/PAQ-4C | 5855-01-398-4315 |
| AN/PEQ-2B TPIAL | 5855-01-515-6904 |
| AN/PEQ-2C TPIAL | 5855-01-515-6908 |
| AN/PEQ-10 ILWIP | 5855-01-529-4726 |
| AN/PEQ-16 IPIM | 5855-01-538-5521 |
Questions? Contact Engels Arias at DSN 786-1230, (586) 282-1230 or email:
engels.d.arias.civ@mail.mil
The May PS Magazine has Arrived!
Posted: 2016/05/05 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Half-Mast, LOGSA, maintenance, Military, Military Equipment, PM, Preventive Maintenance, PS, PS Mag, PS Magazine, PS Online, Publications, Soldier, Soldiers, TACOM, TM, United States Army Leave a comment
https://www.logsa.army.mil/psmag/pshome.cfm
DLA’s eDocs Moves
Posted: 2016/05/05 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, DLA, eDocs, Half-Mast, LOGSA, maintenance, Military, Military Equipment, PM, Preventive Maintenance, PS, PS Mag, PS Magazine, PS Online, Publications, Soldier, Soldiers, TACOM, TM, United States Army Leave a commentThe Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) electronic documents service, eDocs, has migrated to a new operating system.
This means if you need to get copies of scanned and signed DD Forms 1348-1A, Issue Release/Receipt, you’ll also need to request access to the new system.
Download a prefilled DD Form 2875, System Authorization Access Request (SAAR), and instructions on filling out the form from the new eDocs system at:
https://www.dacspr.documentservices.dla.mil/eDocs
When your SAAR is approved, you will receive an email with instructions and helpful hints in accessing the new eDocs system.
EIR Digest Returns
Posted: 2016/05/05 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, EIR, Half-Mast, LOGSA, maintenance, Military, Military Equipment, PM, Preventive Maintenance, PS, PS Mag, PS Magazine, PS Online, Publications, Soldier, Soldiers, TACOM, TM, United States Army Leave a commentA popular Army equipment publication is back after a 7-year absence. TACOM LCMC started the Equipment Improvement Report and Maintenance Digest (EIR Digest) back in the 1970s. It ended publication in 2009 but is now back.
EIR Digest covers all categories of equipment managed by the TACOM LCMC. It gives information on EIRs, equipment publication changes, 2028 response information, and publication actions.
EIR Digest contains the following chapters:
- General information
- EIR cases
- Minor alterations
- Ideas approved for implementation based on submittals from DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms
- Miscellaneous technical information
- Authenticated technical equipment publications
- Safety and maintenance messages.
Issues are quarterly and the info expires two years after publication.
You can download the EIR Digest at:
https://www.logsa.army.mil/etms/
To see a list of all available issues, type TB 43-0001-62-% in the Pub Number box and click Search. The newest issue should appear at the bottom of the list.
For questions or to submit ideas, put “EIR Digest” in the subject line and email:
usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.ilsc-tech-pubs@mail.mil
AN/PSQ-20/20A Goggles Blind? Good News!
Posted: 2016/28/04 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: AN/PSQ-20/20A, Army, Army National Guard, Half-Mast, maintenance, Military, Military Equipment, night vision goggles, NVGs, Preventive Maintenance, PS, PS Mag, PS Magazine, Soldiers Leave a commentIf your AN/PSQ-20, NSN 5855-01-534-6449, or AN/PSQ-20A, NSN 5855-01-603-0489, night vision goggles aren’t working, there’s good news. You can get them fixed if they qualify.
The fix doesn’t cover ancillary items or components of end item for the goggles and is available only if the goggles fail after a thorough inspection following TM 11-5855-322-10 or TM 11-5855-335-10.
To get your goggles fixed, you’ll need a return authorization number (RA#) from the manufacturer. Get it by logging into the warranty repair portal:
https://nvwarranty.gs.exelisinc.com/Login.aspx
New users will need to register by clicking on the HERE button on the left side of the web page. Returning users can log on with their email address, password and DODAAC.
Once you receive a return authorization number, fill out a DD Form 1348-1A and ship the goggles to:
Harris
Warranty/Customer Repair Service
7635 Plantation Road
Attention: Marketing Department RA#____
Roanoke, VA 24019
If you have questions, call Harris at (800) 533-5502 or (540) 563-0371.
M326 Mortar Stowage Kit . . .Engaging Disengage Lever
Posted: 2016/28/04 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 120mm, Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Half-Mast, LOGSA, M326, maintenance, Military, Military Equipment, Mortar, PM, Preventive Maintenance, PS, PS Mag, PS Magazine, PS Online, Publications, Soldier, Soldiers, TACOM, TM, United States Army Leave a commentThe M326 mortar stowage kit (MSK) is used for transporting the 120mm mortar. When Soldiers have trouble moving the M326’s disengage lever on the gear box, they sometimes hit it with a blunt object like a hammer.
Bad move! That breaks the handle. The only fix is to replace the entire hydraulic drive.
To keep the lever from locking up, operators should quickly press the HOIST DOWN button on the control pendant assembly when the mortar is in the travel position. That releases pressure on the gears, allowing the disengage lever to move freely.
If power is lost and the gears are locked up, follow the procedures in WP 00 13 in TM 9-2590-527-13&P.
If you have any questions about the M326, contact Erik Jensen at (586) 282-1220 or email:
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