Looking out for your sentinel.

RCT 

The RCT is usually damaged by not being stowed properly before movement or for storage. Since the RCT costs close to $50,000, you won't be popular in your unit if it's damaged because of your carelessness.

Any time you're not operating the Sentinel, keep the RCT in its locked, padded storage compartment. Make sure the two latches for the compartment's access cover are latched. If the cover is not secured with the latches, the cover will bounce around during travel and damage the screen. During storage, a loose cover may not sear out water and dirt.

If you disconnect the RCT cable for storage, install the protective cap on the RCT connector to safeguard connector pins.

If you're using the RCT remotely, carry it in its mesh case. The case makes carrying the RCT easier and less likely to take a fall.

Data Link Cables

Not being locked into the radar properly.

If the cable is just pushed onto the radar connector and not locked on, the cable falls off and is stepped on and damaged. After you fit the cable connector in place, turn the sleeve to lock in the cable.

Forgetting to disconnect the cable before driving away in the HMMWV. That yanks the cable apart. Check that the cable has been unhooked and stored before driving off.

Cable is put in a trench and the covered with rocks. A vehicle drives over the trench and the rocks puncture the cable. Cover the cable with dirt, not rocks.

Not stowing the cable properly for storage or travel. A loose cable drags along the ground and is torn apart. For travel or storage, wind the cable up on its reel and then secure it with the reel straps.