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SKOT PAM Updated

DA PAM 700-60, which covers the Army's sets, kits, outfits and tools (SKOT), has been updated with warranty and replacement procedures for tools. The update also includes tool requisition requirements. You can download the pub at:

http:/www.army.mil/ usapa/epubs/G-4_(DCSLOG)_1.html

Basic FMTV Pressure Switch

You can't get a new pressure switch for the oil pressure light on your basic FMTV trucks that use Caterpillar 3116 engines by using NSN 5930-01-384-5419 anymore. That NSN is a terminal item, so get the switch using NSN 5930-01-528-7523 instead. This switch is used on trucks with serial numbers 11,438 and below. Jot down the new NSN in your parts manual.

Bootlace NSN

Need replacement laces for your tan temperate and hot weather Army combat boots? NSN 8335-01-332-8894 brings a pair of 66-in tan bootlaces. Unit supply can order them from the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia website: http://war.ghter.dla.mil/newmenu/Index.jsp

Flag Sticker Decals

Looking for American flag decal stickers that you can use to ID vehicles? You'll have trouble finding them in the Army inventory. But you can find them on the General Services Administration (GSA) Advantage website: https://www.gsaadvantage.gov

Once there, do a search on flag decal stickers. You'll turn up a list of companies that manufacture or market them.

HEMTT Spotting Mirror

Wish you could view the front and right side of your HEMTT? You can if you get the front spotting mirror that's been added to the HEMTT. NSN 2540-01-493-9101 brings the spotter mirror kit. It mounts on the right hand side mirror frame. Or get the mirror kit components you need using NSN 2540-01-494-4311 for the mirror head and NSN 2540-01-542-0902 for the mirror arm assembly. You should see these changes in the next revision to the TMs.

M1117 ASV Alternator

Use NSN 2920-01-562-4002 to get a 200-AMP retrofit kit for the armored security vehicle (ASV). Make a note until the NSN is added to Fig 6-2 of TM 9-2320-307-24P.

Up-armored HMMWV Transmission Modulator

The NSN listed in the parts manual for your up-armored HMMWV's transmission modulator is wrong. Fix that by changing the NSN listed for Item 1 in Fig 56 of TM 9-2320-387-24P to NSN 2520-01-498-9279.

Update to TACOM SOUM 08-017 for HMMWV Geared Hub Assemblies

HMMWV users, TACOM SOUM 08-017 gave you the scoop on a recent problem with geared hub assemblies. But some key info was missing that you need to know. There are service kits that contain lock washer, NSN 5310-01-213-4185. These kits are subject to the same disposal replacement instructions called out in the SOUM. That includes freezing assets until the kits comply with the safety message.

Check your bench stock/ASL right away for these kits: annual service kit, NSN 4330-01-495-6900; semi-annual service kit, NSN 4910-01-496-0055; hub kit, NSN 2590-01-523-1657; maintenance kits, NSN 2590-01-530-3471 and NSN 2590-01-530-3470; and diesel engine parts kits, NSN 2815-01-492-5709 and NSN 2815-01-492-3214. And see your TACOM logistics assistance rep (LAR) if you need help complying with the safety message.

7 1/2-Ton Crane Switch

Use NSN 1740-01-538-2590 to get the turn signal switch for the 7 1/2-ton crane. This NSN replaces the one shown as Item 36 in Fig 14-1 of TM 5-3810-305-24P.

M240 Machine Gun TM Correction On WP 0048 00-3/(4 blank) in the M240 machine gun's TM 9-1005-313-23&P, items 4 and 5 are reversed. Item 4 should be the retaining head bushing, NSN 5315-01-408-6676, and item 5 the helical compression spring, NSN 5360-01-408-6000. Make a note until the TM is revised.

DEUCE Fuel Cap

Use NSN 5340-01-523-5488 to get a fuel cap for the deployable universal combat earthmover. This NSN replaces the one shown as Item 14 in Fig 127 of TM 5-2430-200-24P.

Fixed Fire Extinguisher Refill Stations

If your brigade support battalion (BSB) does not have a recovery/recharging station for fixed fire extinguishers, chances are you have a lot of extinguishers that get thrown away when they're empty. That's a huge waste of money. All BSBs are authorized to order recharge/refill machines for Halon, FM-200, and dry powder service unit (DPSU) fixed fire extinguishers. Order them with these NSNs:

Extinguisher    Recovery/Recharger
    Type               NSN

Halon           4210-01-470-4618
FM-200          4210-01-474-6206
DPSU            4210-01-488-9655

The Halon and FM-200 recovery/recharger stations also require an inverter, NSN 4210-01-470-4617, which securely holds the bottle in place while refilling. No inverter is needed with the DPSU recovery/recharger station.