TM 43-0139
Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued
ITEM
NO
EQUIPMENT
COLOR
PLACEMENT
a. Tactical and combat
Lusterless Black 37030,
One each, centered on
front
vehicles and related equip-
MIL-C-46168 or MIL-
and rear, on any suitable
ment, including support
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vertical or near vertical
and special purpose
surface such as bumper or
vehicles in CONUS and
tailgate, where it will not
overseas
be obscured by canvas
items, gasoline cans,
pioneer tools or other ob-
jects. Normally, stars will
not be applied to am-
bulances or other medical
dedicated vehicles, or to
ground support equipment
at Army airfields in
CONUS.
b. Mounted equipment
Lusterless Black 37030,
Wherever there is suitable
MIL-C-46168 or MIL-
surface on the vehicle
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18.
Unit identification (ab-
Lusterless Black 37030,
a. Markings will be in
breviations representing
MIL-C-46168 or MIL-
uniform Gothic style let-
the complete identification
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ters, the numerals to be
of the unit to which the
thelargest size practical for
vehicle or equipment is
use in available space, but
assigned). Specific ab-
not to exceed 4 inches in
breviations to be used, and
height.
methods of application are
prescribed in TB 43-0209.
b. Normally markings will
(See c and d of note at end
appear on both front and
of this item.)
rear of each item of equip-
ment; 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 con-
flict with the location of
other prescribed markings.
Where a suitable surface is
not available on the front
or rear of equipment, use
an appropriate location on
the sides of the item.
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