TB 43-0209
All major items having a log book shall have the
b. National Symbol.
Equipment Control Record, DA Form 2408-9, annotated
All stars will be removed and replaced by a 3-inch star in
in the lower left corner of Block 21, Remarks, to reflect
contrasting lusterless black 37030 or green 383, front
the word "CARC", as applicable, and the date applied.
and rear.
Placement should be centered on the equipment, on line
SECTION VII.
with
unit ID markings. On the rear of wheeled vehicles, the
VEHICLE CAMOUFLAGE PATTERNS
star may
be placed on the tailgate.
INSPECTION NOTES FOR ALL
c. Agency Identification and Registration
CAMOUFLAGE PATTERNS.
Number.
All U.S. Army identification and registration numbers will
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
be removed from the item's exterior surfaces. The
identification and registration number shall be placed on
O DENOTES A LOCATION ON THE ITEM THAT IS
any appropriate interior area which is visible from outside
USED AS A REFERENCE POINT. THE DISTANCE
a locked or secured item.
FROM THIS REFERENCE POINT TO THE EDGE
Combat Vehicles and Trailer Tankers: "registration
OF THE BLACK BAND IS THE LOCATING
number" will be applied to both sides of the vehicle. The
DIMENSION. TOLERANCE ON THIS DIMENSION
numbers will be painted to contrast with color patch
IS + 1.00 INCH.
painted over, Figure 32A.
THE HORIZONTAL DISTANCE ACROSS A BLACK
BAND IS THE BAND WIDTH. IF THIS DIMENSION
NOTE
IS SHOWN THE TOLERANCE IS + 1.00 INCH.
The identification legend "US ARMY"
∆ LOCATES A PHYSICAL FEATURE THAT THE
is no longer required.
PATTERN CONTOUR INTERSECTS WITHIN +
1.00 INCH. NO LOCATING DIMENSION IS
REQUIRED.
INSPECTION OF THE CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN
WILL CONSIST OF CHECKING ALL LOCATING
DIMENSIONS AND BAND WIDTHS SHOWN ON
INSPECTION
SHEET
AS
A
MINIMUM.
ALTERNATE OR ADDITIONAL REFERENCE
POINTS, LOCATING DIMENSIONS AND BAND
WIDTHS
MAY
BE
INCLUDED
IN
THE
INSPECTION.
DIMENSIONS
WILL
BE
DEVELOPED BY SCALING FROM PATTERN
DRAWINGS. DO NOT USE INSPECTION SHEET
TO DEVELOP DIMENSIONS. THE TOLERANCE
Equipment
FOR ALL DEVELOPED DIMENSIONS WILL BE +
1.00 INCH.
d. Safety and Instructional Markings.
Markings such as tire pressure, fuel type, and fill level
may be retained in contrasting lusterless black 37030 or
green 383 (34094), letters no larger than one inch.
Markings directly related to troop safety, such as wrecker
boom capacity and danger zones, must be evaluated by
safety personnel.
e. CARC and Alkyd Markings.
Equipment with data plates shall have the word "CARC,"
as applicable, painted in black or green contrasting color
in a conspicuous area as near the data plate as possible.
Painting shall be in block letters, as large as possible, not
to exceed one inch.
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