Table 3-2. Vessels

TB 43-0147

special markings in accordance with international

purpose of changing color unless considered necessary

agreements.

for safety or security purposes by the responsible

k. When Army materiel is sold or permanently

commander. Spot painting for preservation only will be

the rule rather than the exception.

transferred from jurisdiction of DA, all Army identification

e. The style, size, and exact location of

markings will be removed or permanently obliterated

markings prescribed herein are specified in applicable

prior to such disposition.

technical bulletins in the 746 series and other DA

3-15. Responsibilities. a. Commander, US Army

technical publications. Markings may be applied in the

Forces Command (FORSCOM); Commander, US Army

form of adhesive backed markers of the prescribed

Training

and

Doctrine

Command

(TRADOC);

color, or may be painted on when markers are

Commanders, Major Oversea Commands; Commander,

unavailable or application must be made on canvas or

Army Strategic

Communication

Command

other porous surface. Nonreflective markers will be of

(USASTRATCOM); Commander, US Army Security

material conforming to MIL-M-43719, type II, class 1, and

Agency (USASA); The Surgeon General, Chief of

will conform to applicable detailed specification sheets.

Engineers, and the SAFEGUARD System Manager are

Reflective markers will be of material conforming to

responsible for:

Federal Specification L-S-300, Type I or II, class 3,

(1) Publications

implementing

reflectivity 1.

instructions and providing guidance to subordinate

Technical data and information will be

commands including Army Reserve.

marked in equipment in accordance with applicable DA

(2) Insuring that provisions of this

technical publications. Where appropriate, such data

regulation are accomplished.

and information will be contained on metal or plastic

b. Commander, AMC is responsible for:

plates or decals.

(1) Providing guidance to major Army

g. Red Cross -insignia, prescribed herein for

commands and other activities as requested.

Army Medical Department equipment, will consist of a

(2) Providing guidance and implementing

red cross composed of four square-shaped arms

instructions to AMC subordinate commands as related to

bordering on a center square of the same size and

procurement, repair, and overhaul activities.

superimposed on a square white field slightly larger than

3-16. Request for Waiver. Request for waiver to the

the cross.

provisions of this bulletin applicable to communications

h. Equipment will not be decorated with

security (COMSEC) Equipment (FSC 5810) will be

individual characteristic designs such as caricatures,

forwarded to CDR, USACC, and for cryptological

cartoons, or coat of arms.

equipment (FSC 5811) to CDR, USASA. Request for

Under

tactical

conditions,

when

waivers for all FSC except 5810 and 5811 will be

requirements for concealment outweigh those for

forwarded to Commander, AMC, ATTN: AMCMA-V,

recognition, all conspicuous markings may be obscured

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or removed by the authority and at the discretion of the

major organization commander present.

Oversea commanders may deviate from

this TB 43-0147 bulletin when host countries require

Table 3-2. Vessels

Equipment

Color

Markings

Vessels:

Set TB 746-93-4

See TB 746-93-4

Decks, walls and other walkway

Olive Drab nonslip deck covering

surfaces.

Compound, NSN 5610-00-782-5556

(1 gal.) MIL-D-23003 or black.

conformable

nonslip

walkway

matting, MIL-W-5044, Type IV.

Table 3-3. Railroad Equipment

Equipment and markings

Color

Placement

1. Locomotives, tenders, and work

Semigloss black 27038.

Exposed exterior surfaces.

equipment.

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