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NOTE: MIL-STD-1473B(MI) has been redesignated asa handbook, and is to be used for guidance purposes only.This document is not longer to be cited as a requirement.For administrative expediency, the only physical changefrom MIL-STD-1473(MI) is this cover page. However,this document is no longer to be cited as a requirement.If cited as a requirement, contractors may disregard therequirements of this document and interpret its contentsonly as guidance.

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MIL-HDBK-1473(MI)11 December 1995SUPERSEDINGMJL-STD-1473B(MI)24 December 1992

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEHANDBOOK

COLOR AND MMUCING OF ARMY MATERIEL(METRIC)

This handbook is for guidance only. Do not cite thisdocument as a requirement.

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MIL-STD-1473B (MI)

FOREWORD

1. This Military Standard is approved for use by the U.S. Army MissileCommand, Department of the Army, and is available for use by all Departments andAgencies of the Department of Defense.

2. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, or deletions) and anypertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to:Commander, US Army Missile Command, ATTN: AMSMI-RD-SE-TD-ST, RedstoneArsenal, Alabama 35898-5270, by using the self-addressed Standardization DocumentImprovement Proposal (OD Form 1426) appearing at tbe end of this document or byletter,

3. This standard consolidates into a single document color and markingrequirements for different classes of materiel contained in numerous administrativeand standardization documents. Consequent y, this standard establishes generalrequirements and serves as a convenient index to commodity and functionalrequirements for color and marking of Army materiel.


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CONTENTS

Paragraph 1.1.11,2

2,2.12.1,12.22.3

3

4,4,14.1.14.1.24.1.34.24.2,14,2.24,2.34,2.44.3

4.4

5.5.1

5.1.15,1.25,1.2.15.1.2.25.1,2.3

5,1.2.45,1.2.55.25.2.15.2.25.35.3,1

Paragraph 5.3.2

REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 2Government DocumenK .........................................2Specifications, standards, and handbooks ..............2Non-Government and Other Publications ..............5Order of Precedence ...............................................6

DEFmTIoNs .......................................................7

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .. .. . .. .. . . .. . 8Colors ..................................................................... 8Numerical Designation ........................................... 8Controls and Display .............................................. 8Off-the-shelf Equipment ....................................... 8Marking .................................................................. 8Identification, General ............................................ 8Shipment and Storage ............................................. 8Controls and Displays . . . . . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 8Labeling, Lettering, and Numeral Design ..............8Supplementary Data and Color/Markingfor Specific Items ................................................... 8Bar Coding .............................................................8

DETAIL REQUIREMENTS .................................. 9Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and MaterialsHandling Equipment . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . 9Color ....................................................................... 9MarKng .................................................................. 9Administrative Wheeled Vehicles .......................... 9Combat arrd Tactical Vehicles ................................ 9Const.nrction Equipment and Material Handling

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Paragraph 5,3.2.15,3.2.25.3,2.2.15.3,2,2.25.3,2.2.35.3.2.35,3,2,3.1

5,3.2 .3.1.15,3.2 .3.1.25,3,2 ,3.1.35.3.2.3.25.3,2,45.3,2,4.15.3.2.4.25,3,2.4.35,3.2.4.45.4

5,4.15,4,1.15.4,1,25.4.25.4.2.15.4.2.25.4.35.4.3.15.4.3.1.15.4.3.1.25.4.3,25,4.45.4.4.15.4.4.25.4,4.35,4.4.45.4.4.5

5.55.5,15.5.1.15.5.1 .1,1

Paragraph 5.5,1 .1.2

Agency Identification ............................................. 13Identification Numbers ........................................... 13Location . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. 13Prefix ...................................................................... 13Color ....................................................................... 13Otier Markng ........................................................ 13Capacities, Limits, Weights, Insignia, Classifications,Etc. ......................................................................... 13Railway Motive Power and Work Equipment ........ 13Rolling Stock .......................................................... 13Cars for Passenger Service ..................................... 13Safety . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 14Army Medical Department ..................................... 14Color ....................................................................... 14Identification .......................................................... 14Red Cross Insignia . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. . 14insignia ................................................................... 14Towed Artillery, Multiple Rocket Launchers, Missiles,Rockets, and Related Ground Support Equipment forMissile Systems ...................................................... 14Towed Artillery and Mukiple Rocket Launchers ... 14Color ....................................................................... 14MarKng .................................................................. 14-15Guided Mksiles and Rockets ................................. 15Color ....................................................................... 15Marking .................................................................. 15Ground Suppon Equipment .................................... 15Color ....................................................................... 15Exteriors ................................................................. 15Interiors .................................................................. 15Marking .................................................................. 15Otier Items ............................................................. 16Liquid Propellant Containers .................................. 16Pipe, Hose, and Tube Lines .................................... 18Training Aids ......................................................... 18Otier ....................................................................... 18War Reserve and Training Nuclear W capons and..Containers .............................................................. 18Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Items .....18Communications-Electronic Shelters 18Color ....................................................................... 18Exteriors ................................................................. 18Interiors .................................................................. 18

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Paragraph 5.5.1.25.5.25.5.2.15.5.2.2

5.5.2.35.5.2.45.5.35.5.45.5.55,5.5.15.5.5.25,5.5.35.5.5.45,5.5.55.5.65.5.6.15.5.6.25,5.6.35,5.75,5.85.5.95.5.105.65.6.15.6.25.6,2.15.6.2.25.6.2.35.6.2.45.6.35,6.3.15.6.3.25,6.45.75.7.15,7.25.7.35,7.45.85.8.15.8,2

Paragraph 5.8.3

CONTENTSMarking .................................................................. 18Cables ..................................................................... 18Electrical Cable and Cord .. .. .. . . .. . .. . .. . 18Cables for Transmission of Telephone, Telegraph, andTeletype Signals ..................................................... 18Vehicular Use ......................................................... 19Thermowuples ....................................................... 19Electronic Items . . .. . .. . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. 19Electronic Parts . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . 19Warning Marking ................................................... 19Electronic Equipment ............................................. 19Radio Frequency Hazard,., ..................................... 19Laser Hazard . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . 19Safety ..................................................................... 19Tactical Lasers . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. .. 19Test Equipment ...................................................... 19Bench Use .............................................................. 19Field Equipment .....................................................2OFlight Line Equipment . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . 20Hookup Wire ..........................................................2OConnections ............................................................ 20Reference Designation . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 20Communication Equipment .................................... 20Aircraft 20

General ................................................................... 20Aircrew Station ...................................................... 20Displays .................................................................. 20Instrument and Range Markings . .. .. . .. . . .. . 20Cockpit Area Equipment ........................................2OEmergency Equipment ........................................... 20Avionics Equipment ...............................................2lExternally Mounted Equipment 21Internal Equipment .................................................2lHose, Pipe and Tube Lines ..................................... 21Ammunition, Chemical, and Radiological Items ...21Ammutitinn ...........................................................2lChemical Warfare Equipment ................................ 21Contaminated Arem ............................................... 21Nuclear Reactor Systems . . . .. .. .. .. .. . . .. 21Otier Items .............................................................2lAntenna Radomes . .. .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. . .. .. 21Antenna Towers .....................................................22Armed Forces Radio and Television NetworkEquipment ..............................................................22

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Paragraph 5,8.45.8.55.8,65.8.7

5.8.85.8.95.8.105,8.115.8.125.8,135.8.145.8.155.8.165,8.175.8.185.9.5.9,15,9.25,9.2.15.9,2.25.9,2.35.9,2.4

6.6.16.26.36.4

Figures I.2.3,4.

Automatic Data Processing Equipment .................. 22Bridging Equipment ...............................................22Fire Control Materiel .............................................. 22Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) RadarEquipment ..............................................................22Mactine Tools ........................................................22Meteorological Equipment .....................................22Nylon Webbing .... .................................................. 22Petroleum and Related Products .............................23Photographic and Audio-Visual Equipment ........... 23Pipelines and Compressed Gas Cylinders ..............23Rubber Products .....................................................23Reusable Shipping Transpotiers.., ..........................23Small Arms . . . .. . . . .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . 23Traiting Devices ....................................................23Amphibious Craft ...................................................23Safety Color and Marking Signs . .. . . .. . . . 23Safety Color Markings . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . 23Safety Sign Color and Markings . . . .. .. . . .. . 23Danger Si~s ..........................................................24Caution Signs .........................................................24Safety Instruction Signs .......................................... 24Directional Signs .................................................... 24

NoTEs ...................................................................3lIntended Use ........................................................... 31Issue of DODISS ....................................................3lSubject term (key word) listing .............................. 31Changes from previous issue .................................. 31index ....................................................................... 34

FIGURES

Danger Signs ..........................................................27Caution Signs ......................................................... 28Safety Instruction Signs ..........................................29Directional Signs .................................................... 30

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TABLES

Tables I

Tables 11,

m

10.

20.20,120,1.120.1.2

20.2

Exceptions to Standard Color for Applicable Exterior andInterior Surfaces of Vehicles, Construction Equipment,and Materials Handling Equipment ........................ 10-12

Surface and Marking Colors for Electronic communicationShelters and Van Type Vehicles Occupied by PersonnelDuring Operation, Maintenance or Control ............ 17

Stiety Colors ..........................................................25

APPENDIX

SCOPE ...................................................................32

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ..............................32Govemrnent document., ........................................ 32Specifications, standards and handbooks ...............32Other Government documents, drawings, andpublications ............................................................32.33Non. Government publications ...............................33

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STANDARD GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FORCOLOR AND MARKING OF ARMY MATERIEL

1. SCOPE

1.1 Purrrose - This standard prescribes general requirements for color andmarking of Army materiel.

1.2 = - This standard prescribes only general color and markingrequirements-not finishes, surface preparations, related treatments for preservation and~oatlng, or special requirements specified by Army design activities. This standard is

not intended to apply to exterior colors of Army equipment under tactical conditions inactive combat theaters of operation where such equipment may be painted LusterlessWhite No. 37875 in snow areas, or other colors or patterns deemed necessary forcamouflage or for compliance with host country requirements.


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2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

2,1 Government Documents.

2.1.1 S~ecifications. standards. and handbooks. The following specifications,standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issueof the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) andsupplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6,2).

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

FED SPEC L-S-300

MILITARY

MfL-C-3702

MEL-W-4088

MIL-M-8555

MIL-M-1 1745

MIL-M-13231

MEL-C-13486

MfL-W-13855

MfL-M-18012

MIL-T-23991

Sheeting and Tape, Reflective: Non-exposed Lens

Cable, Power, Electrical, Ignition, HighTension

Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon

Missile, Guided, Design andConstruction, General Specification

Marking and Labeling of US ArmyMarine Craft

Marking of Electronic Items

Cable, Special Purpose, Electrical,Low Tension, Heavy Duty MultipleConductors, Unshielded

Weapon, Small Arms and AircraftArmament Subsystems, GeneralSpecification for

Markings for Aircrew StationDisplays, Design and Configuration of

Training Devices, Military; GeneralSpecification for

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MIL-C-46168

MIL-E-52835

MIL-C-53039

M3L-P-53044

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-186

FED-STD-595

MILITARY

MIL-STD-101

MIL-STD-129

MIL-STD-130

MIL-STD-161

MIL-STD-172

MIL-STD-190

Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane,Chemical Resistant

Enamel, Modified Alkyd, Camouflage,Lusterless

Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane,Single Component, Chemical AgentResistant

Painting and Marking: Freight andMaintenance Cars, Railway MotivePower and Work Equipment

Marking of Valves, Fittings, Flanges,and Unions Used in Nuclear ReactorSystems

Colors

Color Code for Pipelines andCompressed Gas Cylinders

Markksg for Shipment and Storage

Identification Markings of U.SMilitary Property

Identification Methods for BulkPetroleum Products Systems IncludingHydrocarbon Missile Fuels

Color Code for Containers of LiquidPropellants

Identification Marking of RubberProducts

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MIL-STD-194

MIL-STD-195

MIL-STD-290

MJL-STD-41 1

MIL-STD-450

MLL-STD-454

MJL-STD-642

MIL-STD-681

MIL-STD-685

MIL-STD-686

MIL-STD-687

MIL-STD-709

MIL-STD-783

MIL-STD-1 189

MIL-STD-1223

Systems for Painting and FinishingFire Control Material

Markhg of Connections for ElectricAssemblies

Packaging of Petroleum and RelatedProducts

Aircrew Station Signals

Signs for Contaminated or DangerousAreas

Standard General Requirements folElectronic Equipment

Identification Marking of Combat andTactical Transport Vehicles

Identification Coding and Application ofHookup and Lead Wire

Identification of Cable Used forTransmission of Telephone, Telegraph, andTeletype Signals

Cable and Cord, Electrical; IdentificationMarking and Co[or Codkrg of

Wire, Thermocouple, IdentificationMarking and Color Code of

Ammunition Color Coding

Legends for Use in Aircrew Stations andon Airborne Equipment

Bar Code Symbology, Standard Departmentof Defense

Nontactical Wheeled Vehicles Treatment,Painting, Identification Marking & DataPlate Standards


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MIL-STD-1247 Markkrgs, Functions and HazardDesignations of Hose, Pipe, and TubeLines for Aircraft, Missile and SpaceSystems

MIL-STD-1271 Symbols to Supplement the Text ofInstruction Plates for Military Vehicles

MIL-STD-1285 Marking of Electrical and Electronic Parts

MLL-STD-1472 Human Engineering Design Criteria forMilitary Systems, Equipment, andFacilities

MIL-STD-1480 Color Codes for Webbing, TextileManufacturer’s Identification

DRAWINGS

1164480 Army Medical Department Insignia

(unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications,standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents OrderDesk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA, 191 11-5094.)

2.2 Non-Government standards and other Publications. The followingdocuments form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unlessotherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted are thoselisted in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified,the issue of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents citedin the solicitation (see 6.2).

TSO N26 FAA Technical Standard Order

ANSI

C95.2 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard Warning Symbol

N2. I Radiation Symbol

Z136.1 Lasers, Safe Use of


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IEEE

200-75 Electrical and Electronics Parts and Equipment,Reference and Designations for

NEMA

Z535.1 Safety Color Code

Z535.2 Safety Signs

(Applications for copies of ANSI publications should be addressed to”theAmerican National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York New York10018)

(Applications for copies of NEMA publications should be addressed to theNational Electrical Manufacturer’s Association, 2102 L Street NW, Washington, DC20037)

(Copies of specifications, standards, and other publications required bycontractors in comection with specific procurement functions should be obtained fromthe procuring agency or as directed by the contracting oftlcer.)

(Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available fromthe organization that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also maybe available in or through libraries or other information services.)

2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of thisdocument and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence.Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws rmd regulations unlessa specific exemption has been obtained.

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3. DEFINITIONS

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4. GENERAL REQl_J13LEMENTS

4,1.1 Numerical Desirmation - The numerical designations of colors hereinrefer to FED-STD-595 and the colors so designated shall conform tn that standard.

4.1,2 Controls and Displavs - Except where specified tn the contrary herein,color coding of controls and displays shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1472.

4.1,3 Off-the-Shelf Equipment - Repainting nf off-the-shelf equipment,subject by law to competitive procurement, will not be required in order to meet thecriteria herein. However, a criterion for selecting off-the-shelf commercial orGovernment equipment shall be the degree to which the equipment conforms tn thisstandard. Where off-the-shelf equipment requires modification in order to interfacewith other equipment, the modification, if it affects painted surfaces, shall comply withthe criteria herein.

4.2 Markkvz.

4.2.1 Identification. General - Identification markmg of all items of Armymateriel shall conform to MIL-STD-I 30, as applicable.

4.2.2 Shirsment and Storage - Army materiel shall be marked for shipment andstorage in accordance with MIL-STD-129, as applicable. The labeling of Iiftkrg andtiedown points shall conform to MtL-STD-1472.

4.2,3 Controls and Disrdavs - Controls, displays, and other items of equipmentthat must be located, identified, read or manipulated, shall be labeled to permit rapidand accurate human performance; however, labels are not required on equipment nrcontrols where use is obvious to the user (e.g., functional label on aircraft control stick).

4.2.4 Labelirw. Letterimz. and Numeral Desirer - Where not specified to thecontrary herein, labeling, lettering, and numeral design shall conform, as applicable, tothe requirements of MIL-STD-1472.

4.3 Srrmlementarv Data and Color/Markhz for Soecific Items - See Appendix.

4.4 Bar Coding - Bar coding of unit packs, outer containers and selecteddocuments shall conform to MlL-STD-l 189.


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5. DETAIL REQUDU3MENTS

5.1 Vehicles. Construction EmsiDment. and Materials HandlingEauioment

5.1.1 ~- Applicable exterior and interior surfaces of vehicles, constructionequipmenq and materials handling equipment shall be painted Lusterless Forest GreenNo, 34083, except as indicated in Table I. Colors applicable to personnel stepping areasdo not preclude use of grit or similar anitslip material. If commercial vehicles are to beused in tactical situations, the interior of the vehicle cab should be a dark color (i.e.,brown, black, or dark green)

5,1.2 Marking.

5,1.2.1 Nontactical Wheeled Vehicles - Nontactical wheeled vehicles shall bemarked as specified in MlL-STD-l 223. (Also see 4,3)

5,1.2.2 Combat and Tactical Vehicles - Combat and tactical vehicles shall bemarked as specified in MIL-STD-642. Tactical bulk fuel transporters and fuel servicingvehicles shall have required safety exterior markings per Department of transportation(DOT) regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials in tank motorvehicles. (Also see 4.3)


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TABLE I. Standard color for armlicable exterior and interior surfaces of vehicles.construction equipment and materials handling ecwiDment

VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, SURFACE COLOR FED-STD-595

lMBULANCE

Exterior and Interior Surfaces G1OSSWhite 17875

rACTICAL

Exterior Lusterless 34083Forest Green

Interior Semi-Gloss Green or 24533Gloss White 17875

XIJBRATION VEHICLES (To be used in;ONUS or major overseas commands)

Exterior Lusterless 34083Forest Green orGloss White 17875

Wall, Ceiling, Doors, Fittings, and Mounted Semi-Gloss Green 24533Equipment

20MBAT VEHICLES& SPECIAL PURPOSELRMORED HULL VEHICLES

Interior surfaces (general) Gloss White 17875

M 113 personnel carrier family of vehicles

Interior surfaces Semi-Gloss Green 24533

Floors and ramps Lusterless 34083Forest Green

Interior surfaces such as doors and hatches Lusterless 34083which become exterior surfaces during Forest Greenoperational use

(Continued)

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TABLE I. Standard color for amlicable exterior and interior surfaces ofvehicles. construction ecmrioment. and materials handlinqeauipment (continued]

VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, SURFACE COLOR FED-STD-595

:OMMERCIAL TYPE VEHICLES

Exterior and interior surfaces (except where Gloss Green 14050

otherwise provided for herein by the procuringactivity)

Bodies constructed of aluminum, stainless No paint (if in

steel, or other corrosion-resistant material accordance withcommon commercialpractice)

~IREFIGHTING VEHICLES

Exterior and interior surfaces (Includes Gloss Red 11136

auxiliary vehicles to be assigned exclusivelyfor fuefighting or fire protection, and airfield Gloss Yellow 13538

crash rescue vehicles when in nontactical use.) (when in non-tacticaluse)

iMU3AGE/REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCKS-NON-TACTICAL USE)

Exterior and interior surfaces Gloss White 17875

Top of hood, handles, control levers, and Gloss Black 17038

stepping area of running boards

vlATERL4LS HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Non-tactical area assignments, including Gloss Yellow 13538

aircraft towing and fuel/oil dispensing vehiclesexterior and interior surfaces

Tactical area assignments exterior and interior Lusterless 34083

surfaces Forest Green

(Continued)

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TABLE 1. Standard color for arsrdicable exterior and interior surfaces ofvehicles. construction eauipment. and materials bandlinqequipment (continued\

VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, SURFACE

MOBILE ELECTRONIC/COMMUNICATIONEQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES

FACILITIES ENGINEERING VEHICLES NOTASSIGNED TO TACTICAL UNITS

(Including attachments used for highwayconstnsction or maintenance)

Exterior and Interior Surfaces

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TESTPROJECT VEHICLES

Exterior and Interior Surfaces

VAN TYPE VEHICLES

COLOR FED-STD-595

See Table II

Gloss Yellow

As specified by theprocuring activity

See Table 11

5,1,2.3 Constnrction Erwioment and Material Handling Erwi~ment - Also see

13538

4.3.

5.1.2.4 ~ - Vehicles such as military design ambulances shall be markedas specified in MIL-STD-642. (Also see 4.3)

5.1.2.5 Pictorial Svmbols - Symbols to be shown on military vehicleinstruction plates in addition to the text shall conform to MlL-STD-l 271. (Also see4.3)

5.2 Vessels - See Appendix.

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5.3.1 ~ - Railroad equipment shall be painted as follows:

a. Railway motive power and Semi-Gloss Black No. 27038work equipment

b. Gondola, hopper and tank cars Gloss Black No. 17038

c, Hospital, kitchen car, passenger, Gloss Olive Green No. 14064freight and caboose exteriors

5.3.2 Marking

5,3,2,1 A~encv Identification - The agency identification “US ARMY” shallbe applied on both sides of all railroad equipment in Gloss White No. 17875; however,in theaters of operation, it will not be applied to freight cars or cabooses.

5,3.2.2 Identification Numbers

5,3.2.2.1 Location - Identification numbers, prescribed by the procuringactivity, shall be marked on both sides and on each end of all locomotives, locomotivetender units, work equipmeng and rolling stock.

5,3.2,2.2 = - On rolling stock, car numbers shall be prefixed with theletters “USA” immediately to the left of or above the car number. In the continentalUnited States, freight and caboose cars acceptable for interchange or commercialrailroads will use the prefix “USAX” in lieu of the above where specifically authorizedby the procuring activity. In such cases, the identification number and “USAX” prefixshall also be marked on the ends of the trucks of those cars.

5.3.2.2.3 ~ - Identification numbers and prefixes shall be applied in G1OSSWhite No. 17875.

5.3.2.3 Other Marking

5.3.2.3.1 Capacities. Limits. Weights. Insimria. Classifications. Etc.

5.3.2 .3.1.1 Railwav Motive Power and Work EauiPment - Markiogs shallconform to MIL-P-53044.

5,3.2 .3.1.2 Rollirw Stock - Markings shall conform to MIL-P-53044, asapplicable.

5.3.2 .3,1,3 Cars for Passemzer Service - Markings shall conform to MIL-P-3807.

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5,3.2,3,2 _ - Caution marking on railroad equipment shall be appliedonly for use witbin the mntinental United States as follows:

a. A stripe in Gloss Yellow No. 13538 or reflective yellow adhesive backedmarker conforming to Federal Specification L-S-300, color j, shall be marked acrosseach side and across each end of all locomotive and locomotive tender units. Locationand width shall be as directed by the procuring activity.

b, Access steps to locomotives and locomotive tenders shall be painted GlossYellow No. 13538.

5.3,2.4 Army Medical Derrartment

5.3.2.4.1 ~ - Army Medical Department Markings shall be applied inGloss Red No. 11136 and Gloss White No. 17875.

5.3.2.4.2 Identification - The words “ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT”and type of car shall be marked on both sides of Army Medical Department cars nearthe center of the car, Tbe type of car shall also be marked in white on tbe end doors ofeach car in conjunction with the identification number of the car.

5.3.2.4.3 Red Cross Insi~rria - Red cross insignia shall be applied on botbsides and on the roof of all kitchen, baggage, ambulance ward, and personnel carsassigned to the Army Medical Department. Red cross insignia, applied to the sides ofthe cars, shall be located near each end of the car. The use of decals is authorized forArmy Medical Department requirements provided tbe decals meet the requirements ofthe color code.

5.3,2.4.4 Insimia - The Army Medical Department insignia, consisting of ared caduceus on a circular white field, shall be applied on both sides of Army MedicalDepartment cars near the center of tbe car. These insignia shall be placed on each sideof or adj scent to the words “ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT” and type of car,marked in accordance with 5.3.2.4.2. The Army Medical Department insignia(caduceus) shall conform to drawing 11644801 which is available through supplycharnels as FSN 7690-00-790-2407.

5.4 Towed Artillerv. Multiole Rocket Launchers. Missiles. Rockets. andRelated Ground Su~Dort Equipment for Missile Svstems.

5.4.1 Towed Artillerv and Multirrle Rocket Launchers

5.4.1.1 ~ - Exterior painted surfaces of towed artillery and multiplerocket launchers shall be Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083. (Also see 4.3.)

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5.4.1.2 Markkrg - The agency identification “US ARMY” shall beconspicuously marked on both aides of towed artillery and multiple rocket launchers inLusterless Black No. 37038. This marking shall be applied to the most suitablesurfaces, such as side shields, outriggers, trails, drawbars, couoter-recoil cylinders,recuperator cylinders, gun tubes, etc., as approved by the procuring activity.

5.4.2 Guided Missiles and Rockets

5.4.2.1 ~ - Unless otherwise specified by the procuring activity, exteriorpainted surfaces of missiles and rockets shall be Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083.Applicable color coding shall conform to MIL-STD-709. (Also see 4.3.)

5.4.2.2 Markin~

a, The agency identification “US ARMY” shall be marked on all missiles androckets except those shipped to foreign countries under the Military AssistanceProgram and those less than 180 mm (7 inches) in diameter.

b. The agency identification “US ARMY” shall be conspicuously marked on atleast two sides of the missile or rocket. Unless otherwise specified by the procuringactivitY, the identification shall be along the longitudinal axis so that when the missile

is in the horizontal position, the letters will be vertical.

c. The above markings shall be applied in Lusterless Black No. 37038 unlessotherwise specified by the procuring activity.

d. Other identification and marking of missiles and missile components shallconform to MIL-M-8555 or shall be as specified by the procuring activity. (Also see4.3.)

5.4.3 Ground Support Eaui~ment

5.4,3.1 ~ - Ground support equipment shall be painted as follows:

5.4.3.1.1 Exteriors - Exterior painted surfaces of ground support equipmentfor missile systems shall be Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083. (Also see Table IL)

5.4.3,1.2 Interiors - Tbe interior colors of missile system vans or van typevehicles, occupied by personnel during operation, maintenance or control, shallconform to Table IL

5.4.3,2 Marking - Marking of gruund support equipment shall conform toTable IL

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5.4.4 Other Items

5,4.4.1 Li(ruid Propellant Containers - Portable ortransportable wrntainersofliquid propellants, including any box or other package for such containers, shall becolor coded in accordance with MIL-STD-1 72.

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TABLE IL Surface and markirm colors for electronic/ communication shelter and vantwe vehicles occuDied by oersonnel during o~eration. maintenance orm

AREA COLORS FED-STD-595

Walls, ceilings, doors (except below and Semi-Gloss Green 24410

fittings, except acoustical tile or

24533*

Ceilings and Walls (where greater brightness Semi-Gloss White 27875

is required for work performed)[nside of doors which open outward Exterior match

FLOORS

Linoleum covered As specified byprocuring activity I

Not linoleum covered Lusterless Gray Color 36118including grit whengrit is specified for aparticular area

Cabinet/Console exteriors Semi-Gloss Green 24410

Control/Display Panels 26492

interior and exterior (covered) Semi-Gloss GrayI

Exterior (no cover) Exterior match

Controls Gloss Black or 17038

Semi-Gloss Gray 26231

Panel labeling

Interior and exterior (covered) panels Semi-Gloss Black 27038

Exterior (no cover) panels Lusterless Black 37038”

Lusterless White 37875*

interior surfaces of other containers, cabinets, Gloss White 17875

Jr shelter, if painting is required

* As specified by the procuring activity.

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5.4.4.2 Pirre. Hose. and Tube Lines - The function, content direction of flow,and any hazard of pipe, hose, and tobe lines used in missile systems and systems-pecoliar equipment that is required exclusively for test maintenance, servicing oroperation as an integral part of the functional system, shall be color coded (andmarked) in accordance with MIL-STD-1247. All lines external to these systems shallbe color coded in accordance withMIL-STD-101.

5,4,4.3 Trainirw Aids - Color coding primarily for graphic and demonstrator-type training aids utilized in operational and maintenance guided missile training shallbe in accordrmce with MIL-STD-709.

s.4,4,4 ~ - Items of other categories utilized in missile systems shall bemarked in accordance with applicable requirements herein.

5.4.4.5 War Reserve and Training Nuclear Weatrons and Containers -Required markings for these items are contained in appropriate Joint Atomic Weaponspublications.

5.5 Electrical and Electronic Erwioment and Items.

5.5.1 Communications-Electronic Shelters

5.5.1.1 ~ - Communications-electronic shelters shall be painted asfollows:

5.5.1.1.1 Exteriors - Exterior painted surfaces shall be Lusterless ForestGreen No, 34083 solar heat reflecting paint produced in accordance with MIL-C-46168, MLL-C53039, or MIL-E-52S35. (Also see Table IL)

5,5,1 .1.2 Interiors - Interior colors of mobile communication-electronicequipment enclosures, occupied by personnel during operation, maintenance, orcontrol, shall conform to Table II.

5.5,1.2 Marking - Marking shall conform to Table II and other applicablerequirements of thk standard.

5.5.2 -

5.5.2,1 Electrical Cable and Cord - Color coding and identification markingof electrical cable and cord shall conform to MIL-STD-686.

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such as intercommunication, loudspeaker and microphone cables) shall be in accordancewith MIL-STD-685.

5.5.2.3 Vehicular Use - Color and marking of high-tension and low- tensioncables for vehicular use shall conform to MIL-C-3702 and MIL-C-1 3486, respectively.

5.5,2.4 Thermocamles - Color and identification coding for all single andduplex thermocouple wires and all thermocouple extension wires shall conform toMIL-STD-687.

5,5.3 Electronic Items - Marking of electronic items, except marking forshipmeot and as otherwise specified by an applicable Government document coveringthe item on which the marking appeam, shall conformtoMIL-M-13231.

5.5.4 Electronic Parts - Electronic parts shall be color coded in accordancewith MIL-STD-1285.

5,5,5 Wamin~ Markirms

5,5.5.1 Electronic Emsioroent - Warning labels, signs and markings onelectronic equipment shall be in accordance with MLL-STD-454, Req. 1. Size andformat shall conform to Figures 1 and 2 herein.

5.5.5.2 Radio Frequencv Hazard - Tbe Radio Frequency Radiation HazardWarning Symbol shall be in accordance with ANSI C95.2.

5.5.5.3 Laser Hazard - Permanently affixed labels shall be in accordance withANSI Z136.1.

5.5.5.4 = - See Paragraph 5.9.

5,5.5.5 Tactical Lasers - Tactical lasers may be exempted from Food andDrug Administration requirements provided the lasers are clearly identified by thelabel shown below.

CAUTION

THIS ELECTRONIC PRODUCT HAS BEEN EXEMPTED FROM FDARADLATION SAFETY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PRESCRIBED IN THECODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS> TITLE21, CHAPTER I, 76 EL-OIDODISSUED ON 26 JULY 1976. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED WITHOUTADEQUATE PROTECTIVE DEVICES OR PROCEDURES.

5.5.6 Test Eauioment

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5.5.6,1 Bench Use - Test equipment for bench use shall be Semi-Gloss GrayNo. 26307.

5.5,6.2 Field Eaui~ment - Test equipment for field testing shall be LusterlessForest Green No. 34083.

5.5.6.3 Flight Line EauiDment - Test equipment for flight line use shall beGloss Yellow No. 13538.

5,5,7 Hookrm Wire - Identification coding of hookup wire shall conform toMIL-STD-681

5.5.8 Connections - Connections for electric assemblies shall be marked inaccordance with MIL-STD-195.

5,5,9 Reference Desimration - Electrical and electronic reference designationsshall conform to IEEE 200-75.

5,5.10 Communications Equipment - Communications equipment installed atfixed facilities, such as radio station equipmen~ telephone central oflice sets, etc., shallbe painted Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083 or Lusterless Gray No. 36118. Tacticalcommunications equipment shall be painted Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083.

5.6 Aircraft

5.6.1 General - General color and marking of Army aircraft shall be asspecified by the procuring activity. Marking of aircraft shall be designed to minimizethe hazards to troops, maintenance personnel, and crew from rotating shafts, rotors,hoists, and suspension systems, downwash, electrical shock, and other unsafeconditions, (Also see 4.3.)

5,6.2 Aircrew Stations

5.6.2.1 Disolavs - Design and configuration of marking for aircrew stationdisplays shall conform toMIL-M-18012, MIL-STD-411, and MIL-STD-783

5.6.2.2 Instrument and Range Markings - Instruments shall be marked inaccordance with MIL-M-180 12. (Also see 4.3.)

5.6.2.3 CockDit Area Eauiument - All surfaces in the cockpit area, exceptemergency equipment, shall be Lusterless Black No. 37038.

5.6.2.4 Emer~encv Eauirrment - Emergency equipment, when required, shallbe Semi-Gloss Yellow No. 23538 or Lusterless Yellow No. 33538 as specified in the

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detail equipment or installation detail specification. Emergency controls shall bemarked in accordance with MlL-M-l 8012.

5,6.3 Avionics EmriDment

5.6,3.1 Extemallv Mounted - Externally mounted equipment shall beLusterless Forest Green No. 34083.

5.6.3.2 Intemallv Mounted - Internally mounted equipment cases and panels,except those in the cockpit area, shall be Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083 or Semi-Gloss Gray No. 26152 as specified in the detailed equipment or installationspecification.

5.6.4 Hose Pine and Tube Lines - Colors and marking for identifying

applicable functions, subsidiary functions, pressure, hazards, and direction of flOW ofpipe, hose, and tube lines used in aircraft and support equipment required for test,maintenance servicing or operation as an integral part of the function system shallconform to MIL-STD-1247.

5.7 Ammunition. Chemical and Radiological Items

5,7.1 Ammunition - Conventional and chemical ammunition shall be paintedin accordance with MIL-STD-709. Marking shall be as specified by the procuringactivity.

5,7.2 Chemical Warfare Eauirrment - Chemical warfare equipment shall bepainted Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083 except that such equipment mounted onvehicles shall be painted the same color as the vehicle.

5,7.3 Contaminated Areas - The design and color of signs for contaminatedareas shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-450. This does not apply to marking orshipping of material.

5.7,4 Nuclear Reactor Svstems - Valves, fittings, flanges, and unions used innuclear reactor systems shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-1 86.

5.8 Other Items - The standard color for exterior painted surfaces of otheritems of Army materiel intended for field use and not otherwise specified berein shallbe Lusterless Forest Green No, 34083 unless otherwise directed by the procuringactivity.

5,8.1 Antenna Radomes - If painting is necessary, antenna radomes shall beLusterless Forest Green No. 34083 or Lusterless White No. 37875.

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5.8.2 Antenna Towers - Antema towers for use under non-tactical conditionsshall be painted in alternating hands of Glnss Orange No. 12197 and Gloss White No.17875, with the band at each end colnred orange. These bands should be of equalwidth, each band being approximately one-seventh the height of the tower, providedthat each band shall have a width of not more than 12 m (40 feet) nor less than 450 mm(1,5 feet).

5.8.3 Armed Forces Radio and Television Network Eauipment - ArmedForces Radio and television network equipment shall be painted Lusterless ForestGreen No. 34083 or Lusterless Gray No. 36118.

5.8,4 Automatic Data Processiruz EauirJment - Automatic Data Processingequipment shall be painted Lusterless Fnrest Green No. 34083 or Lusterless Gray No.36118.

5.8,5 Brid~in~ EauiDment - Applicable exterior surfaces of bridgingequipment shall be painted Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083 except as specified bythe procuring activity. Stenciling and identification marking shall be Lusterless BlackNo. 37038. Bridging equipment covered by treaty agreements shall be finished inaccordance with such color schemes nf those agreements as specif[ed by the procuringactivity.

5.8.6 Fire Control Materiel - Colors used for identification of water, fuel andoil caps, filIer and drain plugs, and lubricating points of fire control materiel shall be irI

accordance with MIL-STD-194. Purging ports shall be colnr coded Gloss Gray No.16187 and escape ports shall be color coded Gloss Yellow No. 13538 on tire controloptical instruments normally charged with nitrogen.

5.8,7 Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) Radar EauiDment - GCA radarequipment for use at Army airtlelds shall be painted as follows:

a. Tactical use Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083 (including waveguideand antenna reflectors). Reflectors may be painted a non-conductive Lusterless Forest Green, No. 34083.

b. CONUS use Per FAA Technical Standard Order TSO N26.

5,8.8 Machine Tools - Machine tools and associated shop equipment shall bepainted Gloss Gray No. 16187, except as follows:

a. At fixed facilities, such equipment may be painted Semi-Gloss GreenNo. 24272.

b. Emergency stripping switches and bars on such equipment shall be paintedGloss Red No. 11105 or 11136.

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5.8.9 Meteorological Eauirrment - Meteorological equipment shall be paintedLusterless Forest Green No. 34083.

5.8.10 Nylon Webbing - Manufacturers’ identification color coding of nylonwebbing manufactured under MIL-W-4088 shall conform to MIL-STD- 1480.

5.8.11 Petroleum and Related Products - Marking of petroleum and relatedproducts shall conform to MIL-STD-290. With the exception of aircraf~ vessels,power plants and heating systems, and where camouflage or concealment is notrequired, color and marking for identification of liquid petroleum products andhydrocrwbon missile fuels stored in and dispensed from Government owned oroperated bulk facilities shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-161.

5.8.12 Photowaohic and Audio-Visual EauiDment - Photographic and audio-visual equipment shall be painted Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083 or LusterlessBlack No. 37038 as appropriate.

5.8.13 Pioelines and Compressed Gas Cylinders - Pipeline and compressed-

gas cylinders shall be color coded as specified by MIL-STD-1 01.

5.8.14 Rubber Products - If color or identification markings are used onrobber products, they shall conform to MlL-STD-l 90.

5.8.15 Reusable Shimrirw Transporters - Reusable shipping transporters(CONEX containers,) shall be painted as follows:

a. Type I and type 11containers Lusterless Forest Green No. 34083

b. Type U CH (controlled Gloss Aluminum No. 17178humidity) containers

5.8.16 Small Arms - Marking for small arms weapons (including those usedin aircraft armament subsystems) shall conform to MIL-W-13855.

5.8.17 Trainimz Devices - Color and marking of training devices shall be inaccordance with MILT-23991, as applicable.

5.8.18 Amphibious Craft - Color and marking of Army amphibious craft shallbe as specified by the procuring activity.

5.9 Safetv Color Markings and Signs

5.9.1 Safety Color Markiruzs - Safety colors shall conform to Table 111and toother requirements specified by the procuring activity. (Also see 4.3.)

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5.9.2 Safetv Simr Color and Marking - Danger, caution, safety notice,instruction, and directional signs and plates shall be accordance with NEMA 2535.1and NEMA Z535.2 except as specified below, and shall conform to other requirementsspecified by the procuring activity. (Also see 4.3.)

5.9.2.1 Darwer Simrs - Danger signs, used only where an immediate hazardcapable of producing irreversible damage or injury exists, shall conform to Figure 1.

5,9.2,2 Caution Sims - Caution signs, used only to warn against potentialhazards or to caution against unsafe practices, shall conform to Figure 2.

5.9.2,3 Safetv Instruction Siwrs - Safety instruction signs, used to providegeneral safety instructions and suggestions, shall conform to Figure 3.

5,9.2.4 Directional Sierrs - Directional signs, where required to indicate theway to locations, shall conform to Figure 4.

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6, NOTES

(This section contains helpful information of a general or explanatorynature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. The purpose of this standard is to establish general requirements forcolor and marking of Army materiel, to provide such requirements otherwise only mntainedin selected administrative (Non DODLSS) publications, and provide a convenient index to

commodity and functional requirements for such requirements. The standard is intended foruse during acquisition, and not as a basis for repainting fielded materiel.

6.2 Issue of DODISS. When this standard is used in acquisition, the applicable issue

of the DODISS must be cited in the solicitation (see 2.1.1 and 20. 1.2).

6,3 Subiect term (kev word) listing

ColorMarkingArmyInteriorsExteriors

6.4 Charwesf romrrreviousissue. Marginal rrotations arenotused intbis revision to

identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extensiveness of the changes.

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APPENDIX

GUU3ANCE DOCUMENTS

10. SCOPE

The documents listed in this appendix provide supplementary information and criteriaon color and markmg of Army materiel that may be used, as applicable. This Appendix is nota mandatory part of the standard. The information contained herein is intended for guidanceonly.

20. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

20.1 Government documents

20. !. 1 Srsecifications. standards. and handbooks

MIL-P-514

TB 43-0209

TB 746-93-4

TB 746-95-i

TB MED 523

TB MED 524

TM 55-1 S00-345-23

TM 55-6600-200-20

Plate, Identification, Instruction and Marking, Blank

Color, Marking, and Camouflage Painting of MilitaryVehicles, Construction Equipment, and MaterialsHandling Equipment

Painting of Vessels

Color, Marking, and Camouflage Pattern Painting forArmament Command Equipment

Control of Hazards to Health from Microwave andRadio Frequency Ultrasound

Occupational and Environmental Health: Control ofHazards to Health from Laser Radiation

Painting and Marking of Army Aircraft

Marking of Instruments and Interpretation of Markings,Organizational Maintenance Manual for

20.1.2 Other Government documents. drawings and publications

DODISS Department of Defense Index ofSpecifications and Standards

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AR 58-1 Joint Procedures for Management of Administrative UseMotor Vehicles

AR 385-30 Safety Color Code Markings and Signs

AR 700-64 Radioactive Commodities in the DoD Supply System

AR 750-58 Painting, Camouflage Painting and Marking of ArmyMateriel

20.2 Non-Government Duplications

ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

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Page. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . . . . . . 5,6...,,.....,,.,....20

Aircrew Station ............................................................................. 5.6.2...............20bmufition .................................................................................. 5.7.1......,........21Amphibious Craft .......................................................................... 5.8.18.............23Antenna Radomes ......................................................................... 5.8,1...............21Antenna Towers ............................................................................ 5.8.2,..............21Armed Forces Radio and TV Network Equipment.,.........,........,.. 5.8,3.....,.........22Arms, Small .................................................................................. 5.8,16...,,........23Army Medical Department (Railroad Equipment) ., .................. 5.3.2.4...,........14

Artillery, Towed ............................................................................ 5.4,1....,,.........14Audio-Visual Equipment ............................................................... 5,8.12.,.........,.23Automatic Data Processing equipment . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.4...............22Avionics Equipment ...................................................................... 5.6,3.....,.........21

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Cables ........................................................................................... 5,5.2...,.........,.18Communications ...................................................................... 5.5.2.2.,........,.18Electrical ..................................................................................5.5 .2.1 ............l8Themocouples ......................................................................... 5.5.2.4...,,.......19Vehicies .................................................................................... 5.5,2.3.,,.........19

Chemical Watiare Equipment ....................................................... 5.7.2,.........,....21Communication Equipment ........................................................... 5.5,10..,,.......,.20Compressed Gas Cylinders ........................................................... 5.8.13...........,.23Connections (Elec.) ....................................................................... 5.5.8,..........,...20Construction Equipment ................................................................ 5.1.2.3............12Contaminated Areas ...................................................................... 5.7.3......,........21Controls ......................................................................................... 4.1.2,, .............8

and 4.2,3 ...............8

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Electronic, Items . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . 5.5.3.,............,19Electronic, Parts .. . . . .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . 5.5.4...............19

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Fire Control Materiel .. .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . .. .. 5.8.6...............22

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. .. .. .. 4,.,, .................8Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) Radar Equipment 5.8,7........,......22Ground Suppoti Equipment ........................................................... 5.4.3...............15

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Hoohp Wire ................................................................................. 5.5.7...............20

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Identification, General ................................................................... 4.2,1 ...............8

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Labeling ........................................................................................ 4,2.4 ...............SLaser H=ards ................................................................................ 5.5.5.3............19Launchers, Multiple Rocket .......................................................... 5.4.1,,.........,...14Lettertig ........................................................................................ 4.2.4 ...............8Lines (Hose, Pipe and Tubes) Akcraft .......................................... 5,6.4....,.........,21Lines (Hose, Pipe and Tubes) Missiles ......................................... 5.4,4.2..,.,,......18Liquid Propellant Containers ........................................................ 5.4.4.1.........,..16

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Machne Tools ............................................................................... 5.8.8,..............22Marking, General .......................................................................... 4.2,.., ..............8Materials Handling Equipment ..................................................... 5.1,2.3.....,,.....12Meteorological Equipment ............................................................ 5.8,9.......,.......22Missiles. Guided ............................................................................ 5,4.2.......,,......15

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Nuclear Weapons ..........................................................................5.4 .4.5 ............l8Numeral Design .. .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 4.2.4 ...............8Numerical Designation (Colors) . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. .. .. 4.1.1 .,.............8Nylon Webbing ............................................................................. 5.8.10...,.........22

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Off-the-shelf Equipment ............................................................... 4.1.3 ...............8

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Petroleum Products .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . 5.8.11.............23Photographic Equipment ............................................................... 5.8.12..,..........23Pictorial Symbols .......................................................................... 5.1.2.5..,.........12Pipeline ......................................................................................... 5.8.13.............23

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Radio Frequency Hazards . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.5.2............19Railroad Equipment ...................................................................... 5.3..................12Reference Designation @lee.) ....................................................... 5.5.9,..,...........20REFERENCED DOCUMENTS . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 2 .....................2Resistors ........................................................................................ 5.5.5.......,,......19Rubber Products ............................................................................ 5,8.14....,........23

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Safety, Color Marktigs ................................................................. 5.9.1...........,...23Safety, Sign color and Mar~ng ..................................................... 5.9.2...............23SCOPE .......................................................................................... 1.....................1Shelters, Communication.Electrotics........................................... 5.5.1,.........,..,.18Shipment, Mmkingfor .................................................................. 4.2.2 ...............8Specific Items, ColorMwking ...................................................... 4.3 ..................8Storage, Marking for ..................................................................... 4,2.2 ...............8

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Tactical Lasers .............................................................................. 5.5.5.5............19Test Equipment (Elec.) .................................................................. 5.5.6...............19Transporters, Shipping, Reusable .................................................. 5.8.15....,.,,.....23Training devices ............................................................................ 5.8.17.....,.......23

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Warning Markings @lee.) ............................................................. 5.5.5....,..........19

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