CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - TM-43-0139_10
PURPOSE OF PAINTING
Section II. SAFETY SUMMARY
CONTROL MEASURES - TM-43-0139_13
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Fire Hazards
Hazardous Materials
Equipment Hazards.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
CHAPTER 2 UNDERCOATS, FINISH MATERIALS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS
Sealing Compound, Curing (MIL-S-11031)
Primer Coating, Epoxy-Polyamide, Chemical and Solvent Resistant (MIL-P-23377, Type I)
Enamel, Rust-Inhibiting, Olive-Drab (TT-E-485)
Drying Time
PRIMER COATING (TT-P-636)
PRIMER COATINGS, RUST-INHIBITING (TT-P664)
OIL, LINSEED, RAW (TT-L-215)
THINNER, AIRCRAFT COATING (MIL-T-81772)
Section VI. TOPCOAT OR FINISH COAT
Drying Time.
Drying/Curing Time.
CARC Shelf Life Extension.
ENAMELS
LACQUERS
PAINTS
Characteristics
VARNISHES
CHAPTER 3 FINISH SYSTEMS
CLEANING OF SPECIFIC SURFACES
SURFACE TREATMENT
APPLICATION
Table 3-1. Dry Film Thickness of Each Applied Coat
TECHNIQUES OF MIXING AND THINNING
OPACITY AND COVERING DATA
TIPS ON PAINTING - TM-43-0139_44
TIPS ON PAINTING WITH CARC
Section III. SPECIFIC FINISH SYSTEMS
Table 3-4. Non-Camouflage Finish Systems
TOUCHUP AND RECOATING.
TAPE TEST (PAINT ADHESION TEST) FOR ALL FINISHES
Figure 3-1. Tape Test.
CHAPTER 4 CAMOUFLAGING PROCEDURES
PATTERN DESIGNS
Figure 4-1. Pattern Painting Design for the M113 Personnel Carrier
ROBOTIC METHOD
MARKINGS ON CAMOUFLAGED EQUIPMENT
Section III. INSPECTION PROCEDURES
LEVEL I INSPECTION
LEVEL II INSPECTION
Figure 4-4. Typical Views on Inspection Worksheet.
LEVEL III INSPECTION
SUMMARY OF CPP INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 5 APPLICATION TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT
Figure 5-1. Spray Gun Types
SPRAY GUN TECHNIQUES
Figure 5-3. Proper Method for Making Spray Glen Strokes
LEAKAGE AND CORRECTION
Figure 5-5. Removable Spray-Head Type Spray Gun, Exploded View
Figure 5-6. Solid-Body Type Spray Gun, Exploded View
Jerky or Fluttering Spray
Figure 5-7. Attached-Container Type Spray Gun
Defective Spray Patterns
Mist or Fog.
Figure 5-9. Spray Painting Faults
CARE OF SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Figure 5-11. Pressure-Feed Paint Tank
ADDITIONAL SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Air or water cooled compressors
Tanks (Paint Containers).
Hoses
Valves and Gages
Figure 5-13. Air Transformer Installations
Downdraft booths
Section II. BRUSH OR ROLLER APPLICATION
Figure 5-15. Types of Brushes and Rollers
BRUSHING VARIOUS MATERIALS
Figure 5-16. Brushing Techniques (Sheet 1 of 2)
Figure 5-16. Brushing Techniques (Sheet 2 of 2)
CLEANING OF BRUSHES AND ROLLERS
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Section III. DIP APPLICATION
Section IV. TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES
CHALKING
MILDEWING
RUNNING AND SAGGING
WRINKLING
CHAPTER 6 MARKING PROCEDURES
Figure 6-1. Lettering and Stencil Alphabet
Figure 6-2. Brush Preparation for Lettering
Figure 6-3. Lettering Techniques (Sheet 1 of 3)
Figure 6-3. Lettering Techniques (Sheet 2 of 3)
Figure 6-3. Lettering Techniques (Sheet 3 of 3)
Figure 6-4. Brush Strokes for Lettering
Figure 6-5. Lettering Method
Section III. PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE VINYL MARKERS (DECALS)
Temperature
Figure 6-6. Applying Adhesive Vinyl Markers (Decals)
Figure 6-7. Letter or Numeral Application
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
PROCEDURE
TM-43-0139_110
Figure 6-8. Pouncing Techniques (Sheet 3 of 3)
Section V. SILK SCREEN PRINTING PROCESS
Figure 6-9. Silk Screen Process
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Printing or Reproducing.
Facts Pertinent to the Silk Screen Printing Process.
APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-43-0139_117
APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-43-0139_118
APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-43-0139_119
APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-43-0139_120
APPENDIX B NSN TABLES
Table B-2. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) 2-Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-46168 Type II (Cont'd) - TM-43-0139_122
Table B-2. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) 2-Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-46168 Type II (Cont'd) - TM-43-0139_123
Table B-2. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) 2-Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-46168 Type II (Cont'd) - TM-43-0139_124
Table B-4. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) Single Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-53039
Table B-5. Epoxy Coating (Interior) MIL-C-22750
Table B-6. Non-CARC Coatings
Table B-7. Primers
Table B-10. THINNER, MIL-T-81772
Table B-12. WOOD SEALERS
APPENDIX C COLORS FOR ARMY MATERIEL
Table C-3. Army Aircraft and Surveillance Drones
Table C-4. Railroad Equipment-Continued
Table C4. Railroad Equipment-Continued
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_135
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_136
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_137
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_138
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_139
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_140
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_141
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_142
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_143
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_144
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_145
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_146
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_147
Table C-6. Missiles, Heavy Rockets, and Related Ground Support Equipment for Missile Systems
Table C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment1
Table C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment-Continued
Table C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment-Continued ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT 17. Electronic-communication shelters (see TB 43-0118): a. Configured (Shelter includes internally mounted equipment) Three-color MIL-C-46168 or MIL- C-53039 camouflage pattern Exterior surfaces and doors which may become exterior surfaces during operational use Semigloss Green 24533 conforming to MIL-C-22750 Interior surfaces (walls, floors, doors except above and 11 fittings) White 27875 or green 24533, conforming to MIL-C-22750 Ceiling b. Nonconfigured (Bare shelter) Lusterless Green 383 (34094), MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039 Exterior surfaces, and doors which may become exterior surfaces during operational use Semigloss Green 24533 conforming to MIL-C-22750 Interior surfaces (walls, floors, doors, except above and fittings) White 27875 or green 24533, conforming to MIL-C-22750 Ceiling NOTES Markings may be adhesive backed markers or paint conforming to color requirements 18. Unit identification Lusterless Black 37030, MIL-C- 46168 or MIL-C-53039 As prescribed in applicable DA technical publication NOTE NOTE 1 Communications-electronic equipment already in use, or that purchased as a nonmilitary item direct from commercial stocks, need not be painted in accordance with this table if the color does not adversely affect equipment operation or the tactical situation. This will hold true particularly in the case of equipment that is housed in shelters, aircraft, vehicles, or vessels. NOTE 2 Do NOT paint radiating elements, reflectors, radomes, wave guides and insulators until special approval is obtained from the design activity, or unless item(s) are known to have been painted previously with CARC. C-21
Table C-8. Bridging Equipment
Table C-8. Bridging Equipment-Continued
Table C-9. Other Materiel
Table C-9. Other Materiel--Continued
Table C-9. Other Materiel-Continued
APPENDIX D CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_158
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_159
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_160
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_161
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_162
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_163
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_164
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_165
GLOSSARY - TM-43-0139_166
GLOSSARY - TM-43-0139_167
GLOSSARY - TM-43-0139_168
GLOSSARY - TM-43-0139_169
PURPOSE OF PAINTING
Section II. SAFETY SUMMARY
CONTROL MEASURES - TM-43-0139_13
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Fire Hazards
Hazardous Materials
Equipment Hazards.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
CHAPTER 2 UNDERCOATS, FINISH MATERIALS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS
Sealing Compound, Curing (MIL-S-11031)
Primer Coating, Epoxy-Polyamide, Chemical and Solvent Resistant (MIL-P-23377, Type I)
Enamel, Rust-Inhibiting, Olive-Drab (TT-E-485)
Drying Time
PRIMER COATING (TT-P-636)
PRIMER COATINGS, RUST-INHIBITING (TT-P664)
OIL, LINSEED, RAW (TT-L-215)
THINNER, AIRCRAFT COATING (MIL-T-81772)
Section VI. TOPCOAT OR FINISH COAT
Drying Time.
Drying/Curing Time.
CARC Shelf Life Extension.
ENAMELS
LACQUERS
PAINTS
Characteristics
VARNISHES
CHAPTER 3 FINISH SYSTEMS
CLEANING OF SPECIFIC SURFACES
SURFACE TREATMENT
APPLICATION
Table 3-1. Dry Film Thickness of Each Applied Coat
TECHNIQUES OF MIXING AND THINNING
OPACITY AND COVERING DATA
TIPS ON PAINTING - TM-43-0139_44
TIPS ON PAINTING WITH CARC
Section III. SPECIFIC FINISH SYSTEMS
Table 3-4. Non-Camouflage Finish Systems
TOUCHUP AND RECOATING.
TAPE TEST (PAINT ADHESION TEST) FOR ALL FINISHES
Figure 3-1. Tape Test.
CHAPTER 4 CAMOUFLAGING PROCEDURES
PATTERN DESIGNS
Figure 4-1. Pattern Painting Design for the M113 Personnel Carrier
ROBOTIC METHOD
MARKINGS ON CAMOUFLAGED EQUIPMENT
Section III. INSPECTION PROCEDURES
LEVEL I INSPECTION
LEVEL II INSPECTION
Figure 4-4. Typical Views on Inspection Worksheet.
LEVEL III INSPECTION
SUMMARY OF CPP INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 5 APPLICATION TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT
Figure 5-1. Spray Gun Types
SPRAY GUN TECHNIQUES
Figure 5-3. Proper Method for Making Spray Glen Strokes
LEAKAGE AND CORRECTION
Figure 5-5. Removable Spray-Head Type Spray Gun, Exploded View
Figure 5-6. Solid-Body Type Spray Gun, Exploded View
Jerky or Fluttering Spray
Figure 5-7. Attached-Container Type Spray Gun
Defective Spray Patterns
Mist or Fog.
Figure 5-9. Spray Painting Faults
CARE OF SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Figure 5-11. Pressure-Feed Paint Tank
ADDITIONAL SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Air or water cooled compressors
Tanks (Paint Containers).
Hoses
Valves and Gages
Figure 5-13. Air Transformer Installations
Downdraft booths
Section II. BRUSH OR ROLLER APPLICATION
Figure 5-15. Types of Brushes and Rollers
BRUSHING VARIOUS MATERIALS
Figure 5-16. Brushing Techniques (Sheet 1 of 2)
Figure 5-16. Brushing Techniques (Sheet 2 of 2)
CLEANING OF BRUSHES AND ROLLERS
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Section III. DIP APPLICATION
Section IV. TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES
CHALKING
MILDEWING
RUNNING AND SAGGING
WRINKLING
CHAPTER 6 MARKING PROCEDURES
Figure 6-1. Lettering and Stencil Alphabet
Figure 6-2. Brush Preparation for Lettering
Figure 6-3. Lettering Techniques (Sheet 1 of 3)
Figure 6-3. Lettering Techniques (Sheet 2 of 3)
Figure 6-3. Lettering Techniques (Sheet 3 of 3)
Figure 6-4. Brush Strokes for Lettering
Figure 6-5. Lettering Method
Section III. PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE VINYL MARKERS (DECALS)
Temperature
Figure 6-6. Applying Adhesive Vinyl Markers (Decals)
Figure 6-7. Letter or Numeral Application
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
PROCEDURE
TM-43-0139_110
Figure 6-8. Pouncing Techniques (Sheet 3 of 3)
Section V. SILK SCREEN PRINTING PROCESS
Figure 6-9. Silk Screen Process
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Printing or Reproducing.
Facts Pertinent to the Silk Screen Printing Process.
APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-43-0139_117
APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-43-0139_118
APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-43-0139_119
APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-43-0139_120
APPENDIX B NSN TABLES
Table B-2. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) 2-Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-46168 Type II (Cont'd) - TM-43-0139_122
Table B-2. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) 2-Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-46168 Type II (Cont'd) - TM-43-0139_123
Table B-2. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) 2-Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-46168 Type II (Cont'd) - TM-43-0139_124
Table B-4. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC) Single Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-53039
Table B-5. Epoxy Coating (Interior) MIL-C-22750
Table B-6. Non-CARC Coatings
Table B-7. Primers
Table B-10. THINNER, MIL-T-81772
Table B-12. WOOD SEALERS
APPENDIX C COLORS FOR ARMY MATERIEL
Table C-3. Army Aircraft and Surveillance Drones
Table C-4. Railroad Equipment-Continued
Table C4. Railroad Equipment-Continued
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_135
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_136
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_137
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_138
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_139
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_140
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_141
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_142
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_143
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_144
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_145
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_146
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued - TM-43-0139_147
Table C-6. Missiles, Heavy Rockets, and Related Ground Support Equipment for Missile Systems
Table C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment1
Table C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment-Continued
Table C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment-Continued ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT 17. Electronic-communication shelters (see TB 43-0118): a. Configured (Shelter includes internally mounted equipment) Three-color MIL-C-46168 or MIL- C-53039 camouflage pattern Exterior surfaces and doors which may become exterior surfaces during operational use Semigloss Green 24533 conforming to MIL-C-22750 Interior surfaces (walls, floors, doors except above and 11 fittings) White 27875 or green 24533, conforming to MIL-C-22750 Ceiling b. Nonconfigured (Bare shelter) Lusterless Green 383 (34094), MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039 Exterior surfaces, and doors which may become exterior surfaces during operational use Semigloss Green 24533 conforming to MIL-C-22750 Interior surfaces (walls, floors, doors, except above and fittings) White 27875 or green 24533, conforming to MIL-C-22750 Ceiling NOTES Markings may be adhesive backed markers or paint conforming to color requirements 18. Unit identification Lusterless Black 37030, MIL-C- 46168 or MIL-C-53039 As prescribed in applicable DA technical publication NOTE NOTE 1 Communications-electronic equipment already in use, or that purchased as a nonmilitary item direct from commercial stocks, need not be painted in accordance with this table if the color does not adversely affect equipment operation or the tactical situation. This will hold true particularly in the case of equipment that is housed in shelters, aircraft, vehicles, or vessels. NOTE 2 Do NOT paint radiating elements, reflectors, radomes, wave guides and insulators until special approval is obtained from the design activity, or unless item(s) are known to have been painted previously with CARC. C-21
Table C-8. Bridging Equipment
Table C-8. Bridging Equipment-Continued
Table C-9. Other Materiel
Table C-9. Other Materiel--Continued
Table C-9. Other Materiel-Continued
APPENDIX D CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_158
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_159
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_160
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_161
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_162
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_163
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_164
Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX - TM-43-0139_165
GLOSSARY - TM-43-0139_166
GLOSSARY - TM-43-0139_167
GLOSSARY - TM-43-0139_168
GLOSSARY - TM-43-0139_169
