sned 15 #1 Posted April 5, 2012 Forgive me if this is already known. Just discovered if you are a member of the military and have access to AKO there is every single manual for every tractor on their site. Was really surprised to see all the wheelhorse repair manuals for every model. I than realized they cover every brand starting from 60s. Also have all cars, motorcycles, you name it. Really ecstatic and wanted to share. I know there are some military people on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #2 Posted April 5, 2012 I didn't know that...I'll have to check that out. Thanks for sharing the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #3 Posted April 5, 2012 Forgive me if this is already known. Just discovered if you are a member of the military and have access to AKO there is every single manual for every tractor on their site. Was really surprised to see all the wheelhorse repair manuals for every model. I than realized they cover every brand starting from 60s. Also have all cars, motorcycles, you name it. Really ecstatic and wanted to share. I know there are some military people on here. What is AKO? :thanks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #4 Posted April 5, 2012 Army Knowledge Online. https://www.us.army.mil/suite/login/login.fcc?TYPE=33554433&REALMOID=06-56ac77cd-98b2-1009-96b6-84a74d100cb3&GUID=&SMAUTHREASON=0&METHOD=GET&SMAGENTNAME=-SM-Dgs1Cox22Zw5Nc04OY%2bt%2bTd77GJKuMDDt2tYw6HY7Au Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #5 Posted April 5, 2012 Army Knowledge Online. https://www.us.army....uMDDt2tYw6HY7Au THANKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #6 Posted April 5, 2012 I checked out the site, do you have to do all the log in password stuff to get to the info your talking about? Thanks. Whats "fouo" and "cac" ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #7 Posted April 5, 2012 Yep, you'll have to set up an account. On a govt system you can also log in with you CAC/ID card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #8 Posted April 5, 2012 Ok, then what is a cac/id card? I do work for the government (va) never heard of this. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #9 Posted April 5, 2012 If you work for the federal government, you must have a military/government ID card...no? :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,281 #10 Posted April 5, 2012 I carry a Navy issued CAC (Common Access Card). Does this mean can I get in this site? Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #11 Posted April 5, 2012 If you work for the federal government, you must have a military/government ID card...no? Yes I do but I never heard of using it for this? I wouldnt even know how to use it for that. I dont see any info on it that would be usefull? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #12 Posted April 5, 2012 I carry a Navy issued CAC (Common Access Card). Does this mean can I get in this site? Mike............ Sure, once you establish your account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #13 Posted April 5, 2012 I carry a Navy issued CAC (Common Access Card). Does this mean can I get in this site? Mike............ Sure, once you establish your account. how ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #14 Posted April 5, 2012 If you work for the federal government, you must have a military/government ID card...no? Yes I do but I never heard of using it for this? I wouldnt even know how to use it for that. I dont see any info on it that would be usefull? You need your ID card to log onto the govt system/computer at work. Your installations CPAC should be able to set you up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #15 Posted April 5, 2012 If you work for the federal government, you must have a military/government ID card...no? Yes I do but I never heard of using it for this? I wouldnt even know how to use it for that. I dont see any info on it that would be usefull? You need your ID card to log onto the govt system/computer at work. Your installations CPAC should be able to set you up. Thanks, will try that when I get back to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #16 Posted April 5, 2012 I ran across the manuals about a year ago. I use the Chilton's manuals for my car, and just recently looked up the repair manual for an old 57 Ferguson tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #17 Posted April 5, 2012 can you copy & paste the manuals ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #18 Posted April 5, 2012 Highly doubt it...security is pretty tight on that system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sned 15 #19 Posted April 5, 2012 I can download and save them to my computer but not sure if I am permitted to distribute. FOUO means for official use only. Any one with a common access card CAC should be able to get in. Once in go to self service tab. Go to my library. Every manual you could imagine is there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #20 Posted April 6, 2012 OK, I tried getting on to the site on my government computor. Tried to set up an account and was told I need a sponcer? Any idea what this means? I cant even set up a password or log in name. It also asked for my ss#??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #21 Posted April 6, 2012 I tried to access this site from my work (government) computor. Would not let me make a log in name or password? Wanted my ss# put still wouldnt let me in. Said I needed a sponcer? Any ideas??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #22 Posted April 6, 2012 Try the AKO helpdesk, should be able to get you set up. 1-703-704-4357 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #23 Posted April 6, 2012 Try the AKO helpdesk, should be able to get you set up. 1-703-704-4357 Thanks :techie-eureka: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #24 Posted April 6, 2012 I can download and save them to my computer but not sure if I am permitted to distribute. FOUO means for official use only. Any one with a common access card CAC should be able to get in. Once in go to self service tab. Go to my library. Every manual you could imagine is there. The "Download Them All" Firefox extension is handy for downloading lot of files all at once. You can filter what it downloads to *.pdf or *.jpg, etc. www.downthemall.net Then groups of files can be zipped up into 200mb files (or less) and uploaded to mediafire.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
