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MIL-STD-642G

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U.S. DEPOSITORY COPY

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19 APRIL 1967

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19 April 1967

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20301

Identification Marking Of Combat

And Tactical Transport Vehicles

MIL-STD-642G

1. This Military Standard is mandatory for use by all Departments and

Agencies of the Department of Defense .

2. Recommended corrections , additions , or deletions should be addressed to the Commanding General, U. S. Army Tank-Automotive Command, Warren, Michigan

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FOREWORD

19 April 1967

This standard establishes requirements for the marking of combat and tactical transport type vehicles of the Department of Defense and provides

The marking of administrative vehiclesa reference for procurement actions .

is now covered by MIL-STD-1223 .

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1. SCOPE

1.1

1.2

1.3

Purpose

Major items

Exemptions

2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

3. DEFINITIONS

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Special markings

CONTENTS

4.1 Registration markings

4.2

4.2.1 National symbol

4.2.1.1 Symbol size

4.2.1.2 Symbol location

4.2.1.3 Symbol color

4.3

4.4

Concealed markings

Registration markings for military vehicles supplied to foreign nations

5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

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5.1

5.1.1

Combat and tactical vehicle marking

Locations of markings

5.1.2

5.1.3

Style, size , and spacing of markings

Application of markings

5.1.4 Colors 6

FIGURES

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Figure

6 through 9

Style of Marking Letters

Arrangement of US Army Marking

Arrangement of US Navy Marking

Arrangement of US Air Force Marking

Arrangement of US Marine Corps Marking

Tracked Vehicles

10 through 15 Towed Vehicles

16 through 19 Trucks and Truck Tractors

20 through 21 Ambulances2

Utility Vehicles

National Symbol

13 - 16

17 - 22

23-26

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1. SCOPE

1.1 Purpose . The purpose of this standard is to provide the manufacturing or rebuilding facilities with a system for marking of tactical and combat transport vehicles under jurisdiction of the Department of Defense, and within the United States and its territories or possessions .

1.2 Major items . This standard covers certain wheeled and tracked vehicles , self-propelled guns, and transport vehicles .

1.3 Exemptions . Procurement documents should indicate special vehicles that are to have concealed marking (see 4.3 ) or that are to be exempted from the requirements of this standard.

2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

2.1 The issue of the following documents in effect on date of invitation for bids form a part of this standard to the extent specified herein:

SPECIFICATIONS

Federal

TT-E-489 - Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss , (For Exterior and Interior

Surfaces) .

TT-P-98 -

Paint; Stencil, Flat .

Military

MIL-D-8634

MIL-M-43471

Decal, Elastomeric Pigmented Film, For Use On Exterior

Surfaces .

Markers, Identification, Adhesive .

STANDARDS

Federal

FEDERAL STANDARD NO. 595 - Colors .

(Copies of specifications , standards, drawings, and publications required by contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer. )

3. DEFINITIONS

Not applicable .

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Registration markings . The markings applied to vehicles within the scope of this standard shall consist of the identification , "US ARMY" , "US AIR

FORCE" , "US NAVY" and "US MARINE CORPS", whichever is applicable and the military registration number assigned . Except for self-propelled guns , tanks , and as otherwise specified herein, markings shall be applied on both sides and on the rear of each vehicle in a location to be readily visible . The rear markings shall not be obscured by the spare tire, spare tire carrier, or any other accessory or part of the vehicle . Registration markings shall not be applied to mounted equipment on vehicles without the prior approval of the procuring activity .

4.2 Special markings . Unit identification and other special markings , such as ambulance , military police , armed services police , and safety markings , shall be applied upon receipt by the using serivce .

4.2.1 National symbol. The national symbol, a white 5-pointed star ( see figure 23 ) , shall be applied by the manufacturer to all vehicles specifically destined for delivery to U. S. military units . Symbol shall not be applied on ambulances or other medical service vehicles affected by International Agreement concerning such vehicles .

4.2.1.1 Symbol size . The star shall be the largest size practicable to use within the available space, but shall not exceed 36 inches measured between opposite points . The national symbol shall not be applied where space does not permit the use of a star at least 6 inches in size .

4.2.1.2 Symbol location. The symbol shall be applied on the front, rear, top, and both sides of the vehicles to permit ready identification from all directions

(see figures 6 through 22) . The symbol shall be located on the largest regular area and as near as possible to the center of each surface, but not in a position where it will be obscured by canvas items , folded-down windshields , gasoline cans , pioneer tools , communications equipment, or other items . The symbol normally will not be applied to canvas surfaces . On transport vehicles, the symbol shall be located on top surfaces in the following order of preference :

(a) On the roof of vehicles with hard roof bodies .

(b) On the top surface of the cab of vehicles with hard cabs but not having hard roof bodies .

(c) On the top surface of the hood when no other suitable hard surface of adequate size is available .

(d) On horizontal surfaces, one point of the star will be directly toward the front of the equipment, and on vertical surfaces, one point will be squarely up.

4.2.1.3 Symbol color . The national symbol color shall conform to color chip No. 37875, lusterless white, of Federal Standard No. 595 .

4.3 Concealed markings . Vehicles requiring concealed markings in accord-ance with contract provisions shall have their registration number applied on the underside of the rear trunk lid, or if not so equipped, on another concealed but readily accessible interior surface, such as on the inside of the map com-partment lid. Concealed marking shall consist of registration number only and shall be applied using previously spaced, individual letters and numerals as large as practicable, but not less than 1/2 inch in height . When painting or application with tape is impractical, the registration number shall be stamped on a 1 inch by 3 inches, corrosion-resistant metal plate, and affixed in the above prescribed location .

4.4 Registration markings for military vehicles supplied to foreign nations .

Vehicles supplied to foreign nations under Military Assistance Programs (MAP) shall have temporary registration numbers placed on metal or wood tags, painted yellow, and attached in readily visible areas of the vehicle . Such markings shall remain affixed to the vehicle until arrival at foreign destination . The

Military Assistance Advisor Groups (MAAG) shall be responsible for removing such markings and, in the case of metal or wood tags, for insuring that they are removed and destroyed.

5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Combat and tactical vehicle marking. Combat and tactical vehicles shall be marked with the military identification and the military registration number.

5.1.1 Locations of markings . Locations shall conform to figures 6 through

22 except where obstructions or configuration of vehicle interferes with legi-bility. Marking on the side opposite the side shown in the figures shall be

For new vehicles, the procuring activity reserves the right of final approval for marking locations . For Marine Corps marking, the letters "USMC " and the registration number shall be on one line, wherever practicable .

5.1.2 Style, size, and spacing of markings . The markings shall conform to figures 1 through 5. Markings shall be uniformly applied using numerals and letters 1, 2, 3 or 4 inches in height. The use of the largest size practicable in the available space will be the determining factor in choosing letter and numeral size . Where space permits, markings shall have a single space between letters and sequence numbers, and shall be separated from each other by spaces

2 inches in height. Except as otherwise specified herein, markings shall be applied using previously spaced, individual letters and mumbers .

5.1.3 Application of markings . For tactical or combat vehicles and equip-ment covered by this standard, marking paint shall conform to TT-E-489, or to type

I of TT-P-98 as required to provide the specified finish . Decals conforming to

MIL-D-8634 or MIL-M-43471 may be used, provided that a single marking material is used for all the markings on each vehicle .

5.1.4 Colors . Color of markings shall conform to color chips of Federal

Std . No. 595 as follows:

(a) Lusterless white No. 37875 shall be used on vehicles painted with lusterless or semi-gloss olive drab or other dark lusterless or semi-gloss colors .

(b) Lusterless black No. 37038 shall be used on vehicles painted with light lusterless or semi-gloss colors .

(c) Semi-gloss yellow No. 23538 shall be used on vehicles painted

Standard Marine Corps green semi-gloss .

(Certain provisions (National Symbol, see 4.2.1 and figure 23 ) of this standard are the subject of international standardization agreement NATO STANAG

2027 (Edition No. 2) . When amendment, revision, or cancellation of this standard is proposed which will affect or violate the international agreement concerned, the preparing activity will take appropriate reconciliation action through international standardization channels, including departmental standardization offices, if required. )

(Copies of this standard for military use may be obtained as indicated in the foreword to, or the general provisions of, The Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards. )

(The title and identifying symbol should be stipulated when requesting copies of military standards. )

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FIGURE 1. STYLE OF MARKING LETTERS.

US ARMY

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FIGURE 2. ARRANGEMENT OF US ARMY MARKING

US NAVY

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FIGURE 3. ARRANGEMENT OF US NAVY MARKING.

US AIR FORCE

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FIGURE 4. ARRANGEMENT OF US AIR FORCE MARKING .

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FIGURE 6. TRACKED VEHICLES.

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FIGURE 7. TRACKED VEHICLES.

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US ARMY

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FIGURE 8. ARMORED INFANTRY VEHICLES.

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FIGURE 9. HAWK LOADER TRANSPORTER.

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FIGURE 10. TOWED VEHICLES.

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US ARMY

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FIGURE 12. TOWED VEHICLE .

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US ARMY

US ARMY 000000

REAR VIEW

TOWED VEHICLES

US ARMY

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FRONT VIEW

REAR VIEW

US ARMY

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CARRIER

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USMC 000000

REAR

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USMC 0000

REAR

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USMC 0000

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FIGURE 14. TOWED VEHICLES .

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OPPOSITE SIDE SIMILARLY MARKED

US ARMY 000000

REAR VIEW

US ARMY

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FIGURE 15. TRAILERS.

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US ARMY 00000

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FIGURE 16. TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS .

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USMC 00000

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FIGURE 17. TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.

REAR

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US ARMY

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USMC 000000

USMC 0000

REAR

FOR USMC ONLY

USMC 0000

FIGURE 18. TRUCKS.

US ARMY 000000

REAR

REAR TRUCK

US ARMY

RIGHT SIDE

FIGURE 19. TRUCKS.

US ARMY 000000

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FRONT TRUCK

USMC 000000

USMC

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US ARMY 0000

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RIGHT VIEW

US ARMY 00000

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OTHER SIDE IS SIMILARLY MARKED

FIGURE 22. UTILITY VEHICLES.

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FIGURE 23. NATIONAL SYMBOL.

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