It’s often the little things that make the biggest difference—let us know what you’ve been missing!
Categories and Items
Vehicle Parts
- Spare keys for HMMWVs
- Blinker covers
- Battery brackets
- Windshield washer fluid reservoir caps
- J-bolts for battery brackets
Weapons and Accessories
- Forward grips
- Light mounts
- Sight Adjustment Tool
- Anti-reflection caps for optics (e.g., CCO, ACOG)
- Snap-on covers for ACOG illumination bars
- 240B feed tray adapters for blanks https://openhive.us/mlg/customObject/viewCustomObject/ca62a2485743 (@graves)
- mounts to hold ISLIDs on the mortar sight so we could do direct lay at night
- flip-up adjustable apertures for 31s
Communications and Electronics
- Fill port caps for radios (e.g., 152, 163, 117, RASKL)
- ATAK MOLLE mounts
- Starlink Mini mounting solutions
- AXLs comm sled to get my PTT standoff from ATAK/jump mount
- Battery caps for radios and other equipment
- Hooks for hand mics
- J arms
Training Aids
- Tripods or stabilizers for grouping/zeroing drills
- Protective covers for land navigation tools
- Marksmanship training aids (e.g., snap-on camera mounts)
- Plexiglass range card holders
Daily Life and Office Supplies
- Rolling chair wheels
- Desk organization tools (e.g., stationary holders)
- Parts for gym/exercise equipment
- Extension cord covers for safety https://makerworld.com/en/models/1058050?from=search#profileId-1045833
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Other Suggestions
- Picatinny rail mounts
- Switch covers
- Small tripod adapters for general use
- Starlink Mini pole or window mounts
Your Ideas Matter
What are the “little things” you’ve wished for that could make a big difference in your day-to-day operations or training? Add your suggestions below! Let’s brainstorm together to create a repository that genuinely helps solve the small but frustrating challenges service members face.
(Bonus points for items that have been useful in your unit or ideas you’ve seen work elsewhere!)