Keeping the Army rolling. Let's not forget our mechanics for the hard work on your vehicles, any appreciations for the 91 series?

SPC Nick Lai — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:31:00 -0400

http://www.tradocnews.org/keeping-the-army-rolling/

CAMP HOVEY, South Korea – Soldiers can always spot a mechanic by their boots. If you see a Soldier walking through the motor pool wearing dirt-scrubbed coveralls with boots black from engine oil there’s a fair chance they know their way around a socket wrench.For mechanics in the Army, the uniform is like a badge. It means that you don’t shy away from hard work.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Oct 9 at 2015 11:33 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:33:44 -0400

Nothing works without the support crews! Thanks for everything!

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Oct 9 at 2015 11:34 AM

LTC Bink Romanick — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:34:13 -0400

I started in the Army as a TVM great job.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Oct 9 at 2015 11:39 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:39:06 -0400

"That's operator level maintance...not my problem Private". Famous words told to me by a mechanic when I was in the 92d MP Co. He was one cool NCO, but if it realty wasn't completely broke, you can rest assured you're gonna be dirty as hell fixing it yourself with your trusty Dash-10 (TM 9-2320-280-10 ) manual. Ohh that's a third shop problem...strip it down and get it ready for turn in...I wish FML was a thing in the 90's when I was a Private. Ohh and thanks mechanics! Only MOS that have a completely deadlined vehicle one second, and turn your back for another second, and that vehicle is perfectly working with no wrenches turned, and half of your buddies truck now on yours.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2015 11:47 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:47:20 -0400

I always made sure to never upset the mechanic after doing this just once. Took forever for my track to get released from the bay.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2015 11:52 AM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:52:45 -0400

My rule of thumb for our 2147's was "I break it, you fix it". Their rule of thumb was stretch the winch cable, buy a case of beer. We had a good time, with much mutual respect.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2015 12:08 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:08:40 -0400

My rule of thumb is to never mess with cooks, supply personnel and mechanics. You will more likely need them before they need you.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 9 at 2015 1:23 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:23:38 -0400

Much love! Back in the day when we were OPFOR and rolling hundreds of vehicles against BLUFOR as 'Krasnovians', there was no greater commodity than our mechanics. They were geniuses and kept Sheridan tanks operational by making parts, rebuilding parts, or MacGyvering parts since they were no longer in the Army inventory. Mechanics didn't go by turret mechanic, light wheel mechanic, etc. They were all working outside of their MOS and were just badass mechanics. Ever tear apart a blown engine in 120*? Hardest working non-complaining bastages I ever knew. Respect!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2015 1:38 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:38:53 -0400

Hell yes!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 9 at 2015 6:05 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 18:05:55 -0400

We have to fight for the underdogs!

Response by SGT Nathan Lien made Oct 31 at 2015 1:08 PM

SGT Nathan Lien — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 13:08:18 -0400

Don't forget the 63 series turn a wrench one min. Running blocking operations with the trusty m88 the next. Loved my m2

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2017 6:07 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 06:07:03 -0400

They are the wheels that make our operations work. Superior service and dedication , and honor beyond words.