New kit shields heat damage.

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Mechanics, there are a lot of electrical cables and harnesses routed through the hulls of command post carriers. And some of them come pretty close to the personnel heater exhaust.

The high temperatures generated by the heater can damage those cables and potentially lead to a vehicle fire.

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A special protective shield has been developed to prevent this heat damage. So, inspect your unit's vehicles to determine how many of the free-issue heat shield kits are needed. Then contact Kris Kessinger at [phone] or email:

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Be ready to provide unit identification, vehicle type, serial number, unit mailing address, POC name and phone number. A copy of the installation instructions will be included with the heat shield kit.

For the straight scoop, check out TACOM ground precautionary message (GPM) 07-006. You'll find it at the AEPS website:

https://aeps2.ria.army.mil/commodity/gpm/tacom_wn/07/gpm07.006.html

You'll need your AKO login and password to access the GPM.