I downloaded this manual and will be sending it to Chuck but it might be
too big ( 2.35 Mb and 163 pages) for him to post but it contains the vehicle
specific camo patterns (by MXXX number) for almost everything in inventory
at the time, including inside cab markings and decals authorized, exterior
markings (like tire pressure, fuel, warning stripes etc. ). It specs.
stencil size, paint specs. and placement. If Chuck can't post this, after a
couple of days you can ask me about particular markings, vehicles and color
specs. for your 1975 or later Army paint job, and I'll try to copy off and
get you what you need.
Ron
PS here is some of the primary general items of interest to all restoring or
painting of that period.
TB 43-0147
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
COLOR, MARKING
AND
CAMOUFLAGE PATTERNS
USED ON MILITARY
EQUIPMENT
MANAGED BY USATROSCOM
This copy is a reprint which includes
current pages from Changes 1 and 2.
H E ADQUARTER S , D E P AR TMEN T OF THE ARMY
DECEMBER 1975
Section II. APPLICABILITY
1-4. General. a. Markings which are not
authorized, are not of the authorized style, or are not in approved
locations, in accordance with this bulletin, will be changed or relocated at
the time of vehicle repainting, or when the condition of the existing
marking becomes unsuitable due to deterioration or damage.
b. Vehicles and equipment will be repainted
only when required for materiel preservation purposes and not solely for the
purpose of changing colors, unless necessary for safety or security.
Vehicles and equipment in storage will be marked in accordance with tables
3-2
through 3-8 when withdrawn from' storage or placed in service.
c. Any new markings applied will conform to
the requirements of this bulletin.
d. Markings, in addition to those prescribed or
authorized in this bulletin, will be applied only on specific approval of
the Department of the Army or as identified in official Department of the
Army publications.
e. Markings peculiar to any vehicle, or series
of vehicles, will be applied per the instructions in this bulletin.
Description, identification, and location of vehicle peculiar markings will
be found in the vehicle technical manual.
f. Under tactical conditions, when it becomes
necessary to conceal the markings, all such prominent markings may be
covered with temporary paint (Paint, temporary, lusterless, gasoline
removable MIL-P-13983D)
on authority of the responsible commander.
Such markings may also be temporarily covered with oil, dirt, mud, or other
readily removable substance for camouflage purposes.
1-5. Exceptions. This bulletin applies to all Army
materiel that is normally painted except as indicated in a through c below.
a. Special markings for vehicles in
administrative use are included in AR 58-1.
b. Marking of clothing and other items
assigned to individuals is prescribed in AR 70084.
c. Items fabricated from canvas, leather, and
other materials normally not painted will be finished and marked in
accordance with applicable Department of the Army technical publications.
CHAPTER 2
COLOR AND MARKING NON-CAMOUFLAGE EQUIPMENT
Section I. GENERAL
2-1. Vehicle Weight Classification Data. Refer to
appendix B for TROSCOM equipment weight
classification data.
2-2. National Symbol. a. The national symbol is
a 5-pointed star of lusterless white, Color Chip No. 37875. It will be
applied to all tactical and combat vehicles and appropriate equipment in
CONUS and oversea. The national symbol will be applied at the depot to
vehicles and equipment in storage only when withdrawn for issue to the US
Army units. It will not be applied to ambulances or other medical service
vehicles affected by international agreement concerning such
vehicles.
b. The marking will normally be applied to the
front, rear, both sides, and top of the vehicle. The
symbol may be applied to mounted equipment on vehicles when such equipment
provides the most suitable surfaces. It will not normally be applied to
canvas surfaces.
c. The National Symbol marking will be
located on the largest regular area and as near as possible to the center of
such area. It will not be applied in a location where it will, in normal
usage, be obscured by paulins, canvas doors, folded-down windshields,
gasoline cans, communications equipment, or other such
items.
d. Top surfaces for application of the National
Symbol on transport vehicles will be in the following order of preference:
(1) Roof of vehicles with hard roof bodies.
(2) Top of cab on vehicles with hard roof
cabs but not having hard roof bodies.
(3) Top of hood when no other suitable
hard surface of adequate size is available.
e. On horizontal surfaces the star will be
applied with one point directly toward the front of the vehicle or
equipment. On vertical surfaces the star will have one point directly up.
f. The star will be applied in either of the two
methods of permanent marking, stencil-and-paint or pressure sensitive
adhesive vinyl. Vinyl markings will not be used on highly irregular or rough
surfaces where adhesion would not be complete. National Symbol markings at
different locations on any one vehicle or piece of equipment may be applied
in different methods.
g. The National Symbol will be the largest size
practical for use in the available space, but will not exceed 36 inches
measured between opposite points. The star will not be applied in sizes less
than 6 inches between opposite points.
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