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Don't be a HATR

Just after midnight, there was a knock on the door to my containerized housing unit. I opened it to see my platoon leader (captain) and platoon sergeant standing there grimly. I knew we hadn’t crashed, but by the looks on their faces, I knew something happened.

A Flip of the Switch

Prior to our deployment, my unit was told we’d be getting three M114 HMMWVs equipped with the Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (AFES). Since no one knew anything about the AFES, we were given a nice PowerPoint presentation to explain the system’s capabilities. While the presentation was informative, it later became apparent that a few of us didn’t pay close attention to it.

  • 1 April 2025
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Engrained Discipline

As a young Soldier, I was always trained to execute any orders from my superiors without question. This discipline alone defined and ensured my — and many other Soldiers’ — survival at the two-way live-fire range. I remember my platoon sergeant being especially hard on Bradley crews to be disciplined and vigilant before, during and after combat operations.

  • 23 March 2025
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Fighting Complacency

As pilots, it is our responsibility to minimize every hazard we encounter. In a job such as ours, there is enough inherent danger. There is no need for us to create more.

  • 23 March 2025
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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Spring Cleaning Army Watercraft

The weather is getting nicer, but the inside of your Army watercraft is still carrying its winter bulk. It’s time to shed that winter fluff and take care of your accumulation of equipment.

  • 16 March 2025
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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Thorough Postflight Inspections

While conducting daily maintenance on an AH-64D, a crew chief discovered a 2-inch hole in the No. 5 driveshaft cover (tail rotor driveshaft). Upon opening the cover, he found a 30 mm round lodged underneath the driveshaft. He notified production control, his commander and the safety officer, and an investigation started immediately.

  • 16 March 2025
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 247
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