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Colour and Marking of Military Vehicles - Appendix

Table A.
Recommended Locations and Sizes of the National Symbol ( To supplement figures 2 through 8 ).

Vehicle Size in inches Location
1/4 Ton Utility Trucks 6
6
20
Right, left sides
Front fenders or cowl
Top of hood
3/4 Ton Cargo Trucks 6
16
20
Tailgate, front bumper
Right, left doors
Top of hood
2 1/5 Ton Cargo Trucks 6
16
20
Tailgate, front bumper
Right, left doors
Top of hood
2 1/2 Ton Van Trucks 2
6
20
20
Front bumper
Right, left van sides
Rear of van body
Top of hood
2 1/2 Ton Fuel Tankers 6
16
20
20
Front bumper
Right, left doors
Top of hood
Rear doors, centered
2 1/2 Ton Truck Tractors 6
16
20
Front bumper
Right, left doors
Top of hood
5 Ton Cargo Trucks 6
16
20
Tailgate, front bumper
Right, left doors
Top of hood
5 Ton Truck Tractors 6
16
20
Front bumper
Right, left doors
Top of hood
5 Ton Wreckers 6
6
16
20
Front bumper
Rear of hood box
Right, left doors
Top of hood
10 Ton Truck Tractors 6
16
20
Front bumper
Right, left doors
Top of hood
1/4 Ton, 2 Wheel Trailers 6
6
Front, rear
Right, left sides
1 1/2 Ton Tank Trailers 10
12
Right, left sides
Front, rear, top
6 Ton Van Semi-trailers 20
20
32
Front,rear
Right, left sides
Top of van roof
12 Ton Cargo Semi trailers 20
20
Front,rear
Right, left sides
12 Ton Van Semi trailers 20
20
32
Front, rear
Right, left side
Top of van roof
12 Ton Fuel Tank Semi trailers 20
20
20
Front, rear
Right, left side
Top of Tank
Flat Bed Trailers 6
6
Right, left Sides
Rear
Road Graders 10
20
Right, left sides
Top of cab roof
Truck Mounted Cranes 16
16
20
Front
Right, left sides
Top
Self-Propelled Cranes (Track) 20
20
Right, left sides
Front, rear, top
Tractors 12
20
20
Right, left aides
Top of hood
Rear
Road Rollers 6
12
20
Rear
Side
Top
Fork Lifts 6
10
Right, left sides
Top, rear
Warehouse Trucks 6
10
12
Rear
Front
Top
Tanks 12
16
20
20
Rear (2)
Top of Turret
Right, left sides of turret
Front of bull (top)
Armored Personnel Carriers 10
16
20
Front,rear
Right, left sides
Top

Table B. Maximum Safe Fuel Acceptance Rates

  Vehicle GPM
G251 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: 76-MM, Gun, M41Al 30
G252 Tractor, Full Tracked: High Speed, M8A1, M8A2 12
G253 Gun, Self-Propelled, Full Tracked: twin, 40-mm, M42 30
G254 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: 90-mm, Gun, M48, M48Al
(Left tank)
(Right tank)

39
25
G254 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: flame thrower, M67
(Left tank)
(Right tank)

39
25
G256 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: 120-mm, Gun, M103, M103Al
(Left tank)
(Right tank)

19
18
G258 Howitzer, Self-Propelled, Full, Tracked: M52, M52Al
(Left tank)
(Right tank)

52
52
G259 Gun, Self-Propelled, Full Tracked: M53 20
G259 Howitzer, Self-Propelled, Full Tracked: M55 20
G260 Carrier, Personnel, Full Tracked: armored, M75 10
G268 Truck, Gun-Lifting: heavy, 4x4, front, M249, rear, M250 33
G274 Recovery Vehicle, Full Tracked: heavy, M51
(Left tank)
(Right tank)

25
39
G279 Howitzer, Self-Propelled, Full Tracked: M44
(Left tank)
(Right tank)

52
52
G280 Carrier, Personnel, Full Tracked: armored, M59 12
G280 Mortar, Self-Propelled, Full Tracked: M84 12
G281 Recovery, Vehicle, Full Tracked: medium, M74 20
G287 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: 90-mm gun, M48A2, M48A2C
(Left tank)
(Right tank)

39
25
G287 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: flame thrower, M67Al
(Left tank)
(Right tank)

39
25
G288 Rifle, Self-Propelled: M50 50
G289 Gun, Self-Propelled, Full Tracked: M56 37
G292 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: M60, M60A1 50
G293 Hawk Loader: XM501El, XM501E2 13
G294 Carrier, Command, Post, Light Tracked: M577 M113 Chassis 50
G294 Carrier, Guided Missile Equipment: XM474E2 50
G294 Carrier, Guide Missile Equipment: XM546 50
G294 Carrier, Personnel, Full Tracked: armored, M113 50
G295 Gun, Self-Propelled: M197 50
G295 Howitzer, Self-Propelled: M110 50
G296 Howitzer, Light, Self-Propelled: T195El 50
G296 Howitter, Medium, Self-Propelled: T196E1 50
G298 Recovery Vehicle, Full Tracked: medium, M88 50
G299 Carrier, Cargo, Amphibious: M116 50
G300 Carrier, Personnel, Full Tracked: T114 50
G303 Vehicle, Combat Engineer, Full Tracked:
T118E1 (M60A1 Chassis)
50
G305 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: M48A3 50
G309 Recovery Vehicle, Full Tracked: armored, T120El 50
G313 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: flame thrower, M103A2 50
G316 Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: flame thrower, M67A2 50
G741 Truck, Cargo: 3/4 Ton, 4x4, M37, M37B1 23
G741 Truck, Cargo:, M37El, M43B1, M201B1 and M56Bl 23
G742 Truck, 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6:
Gasoline engine (OA-331-COA-331) models
Multifuel engine (LDS-427-2) models
Multifuel engine (LD-465-1) models

28
28
28
G744 Truck, 5 Ton, 6x6:
Gasoline engine (R-6602) models
Mack diesel engine (ENDT 673) models
Multifuel engine (LDS-M5-1) models

31
31
31
G749 Truck, 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, M135 Series: All models 28
G758 Truck, Utility: 1/4 Ton, 4x4, M38A1, M38A1C 17
G758 Truck, Utility: 1/4 Ton, 4x4, M170 20
G792 Truck, 10 Ton, 6x6 All models 28

References
Federal Standard 595 Interim Change 1

MIL-STD-642D Identification Marking of Administrative, Combat, and Tactical Transport Vehicles.
AR 55-355 Military Traffic Management Regulations
AR 58-1 Joint Procedures for Management of Administrative Use Motor Vehicles
AR 135-15 General Officer Flags, Belts, Holsters, and Pistols for National Guard and USAR General Officers.
AR 385~63 Regulations for Firing Ammunition for Training, Target Practice, and Combat.
AR 700-10 Registration of Motor Vehicles.
AR 746-2300-1 Color & Marking of Vehicles & Equipment.
AR 84-10 Description and Use of Flags, Guidons, Tabards, and Automobile Plates.
SM 10-1-7600 Books, Maps, and Other Publications.
FM 5-36 Route Reconnaissance and Classification.
FM 21-30 Military Symbols.
FM 55-30 Motor Transportation, Operations.
TM 9-213 Painting Instructions for Field Use.

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