PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-594

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 594

MAY 2002
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-594 - Page 3 of 33
How Do You Get CIPs?
CIPs are being fielded initially as free-issue items. If you’ve not yet received your
panels, check with the CIP Program Manager at Ft Monmouth, NJ, DSN 987-
5272/5864 or (732)
427-5272/5864.
The panels come in
kits that include from
three to five panels,
depending on the vehi-
cle. The kits are avail-
able in green or tan to
match the camouflage
colors for individual
vehicles. All mounting
hardware is included
with the kits.
After initial free
distribution,
units
must order replace-
ments through normal
supply channels.
PS 594
MAY 02
2
Combat, Tactical and Engineering Vehicles…
Combat, Tactical and Engineering Vehicles…
The
battlefield
is a chaotic and
dangerous place.
So being
accidentally
shot
by someone
on your own side
is a
serious
concern.
That’s why
your
vehicle needs
combat
Identification
panels
(CIPs).
What are CIPs?
CIPs are 24x30-in panels that are covered with a spe-
cial thermal tape. When mounted on the front, back and
sides of a vehicle, the panels are seen as a unique con-
trasting “cold spot” when viewed through a thermal-
imaging device.
Gunners that are trained to recognize these unique
signatures can tell if the vehicle in their sights is friend-
ly or unknown.
The panels mount to the vehicle using bolts, hook-
and-pile tape, or mounting frames. The back side is
painted with CARC, so you can turn the system on or
off by simply turning the panels.
CIPs measure
24x30 inches
Panels will
appear as “cold
spot” through
thermal viewer
Vehicle
M1A1/A2 tank
M2/M3-series Bradleys
MLRS
M113A2 FOV
M113A3 FOV
M88A1 recovery vehicle
M578 recovery vehicle
AVLB
M992A2 ammo carrier
M109A2-A5 SP howitzer
M109A6 Paladin
SEE
M9 ACE
D5B tractor
Fox NBC vehicle
M1025, M1026, M1043,
HMMWV
M966, M1036, M1045,
M1046 HMMWV
M996, M997 HMMWV
M1037, M1042, M1097
HMMWV
M998, M1035, M1038,
M1097, M1109
HMMWV
M1114 HMMWV
Avenger
Green, NSN
Tan, NSN
holy cow!
the enemy’s
aim’s really
improved!
I’ve got
good news
and bad news
for ya…
‘good news is
the
enemy’s
aim hasn’t
improved…
…the bad
news is those
are
our
guys
shelling us!
Here
are the
NSNs for
the kits…
24"
24"
30"
24"
594. 02-05 (C)
3/30/02
11:56 AM
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