TB 43-0209
Colors For Vehicles, Construction Equipment and Materials Handling Equipment--Continued
ITEM NO
EQUIPMENT
COLOR
PLACEMENT
18.
Unit identification (abbreviations
Lusterless Black 37030, MIL-C-
a. Markings will be uniform
representing the complete iden-
46168 or MIL-C-53039
Gothic style letters the
tification of the unit to which the
numerals to be the largest size
vehicle or equipment is as-
practical for use in available
signed). Specific abbreviations
space. but not to exceed 4 in-
to be used and methods of ap-
ches in height
plication are prescribed in Sec-
tion III, paragraph 9.
b. Normally markings will ap-
pear on both front and rear of
each item of equipment, usually
on the bumpers when so
equipped. Where a more
suitable surface is available,
such surface may be used
provided the location is not in
conflict with the location of other
markings.
Where a suitable
sur-
face is not available on the front
or rear of the equipment, use an
appropriate location on the
sides of the item.
c. Markings will be applied to
vehicles and equipment by the
organization to which material is
assigned. Such markings will
be maintained on vehicles and
equipment at all times, but will
be removed when th[lie item is
permanently transferred from
the operating unit.
d. When directed by the
responsible Commander for
security purposes, the first two
categories of markings (see a
and b of NOTE below) will be
thoroughly removed from all
vehicles and equipment being
shipped with units from CONUS
to overseas commands. To in-
sure effective removal, the
original figures must b; physical-
ly erased rather than painted
over.
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