TB-43-0209
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN
COLOR, MARKING, AND CAMOUFLAGE PAINTING OF MILITARY VEHICLES, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
OCTOBER 1990
CHANGE 1
TB-43-0209 - Page 23 of 406
TB 43-0209
SECTION IV.
SAFETY MARKINGS
11.
SAFETY MARKINGS.
a.
Vehicles used for the bulk transportation of
gasoline, fuel oil or other flammable liquids will be
marked on both sides and on the rear of the body with
the word "FLAMMABLE" in 6-inch block letters, and
directly below where space permits, or on the same line
with the words "NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET" in 3-
inch block letters and numerals, green 383, lusterless
black 37030.
When the vehicle is commonly used on
public highways in CONUS, Title 49, Sec 177.823, Code
of Federal Regulations, requires 6-inch block letters in
gloss red 11105 or 11136 for word "FLAMMABLE" and
3-inch block letters, "NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET"
also in gloss red 11105 or 11136.
Gloss white 17875 will
be used as a background extending one inch all around
the lettering.
If available, reflective markings should be
used.
Markings may be permanently installed by
painting or by use of adhesive-backed decals.
Vehicles
used infrequently on public highways must employ
removable or reversible signs which are securely
fastened while in use.
These safety markings will be
applied upon receipt by the using service.
b.
Vehicles carrying explosives or other dangerous
material will be marked as follows:
(1)
When used for the transportation of such
dangerous material over public highways, vehicles will be
marked or equipped with appropriate placards in
accordance with AR 55-355.
(2)
When used for the transportation of such
dangerousmaterial to training areas, vehicles will be
marked or equipped with placards on both sides and
ends.
The word "Explosives" will be marked in white
letters not less than 3 inches high on a red background
in accordance with AR 385-63. Reflectorized placard
should be used.
These are available as follows:
ADHESIVE-BACKED
"Explosives A"-NSN 7540-01-054-5090
"Explosives B"-NSN 7540-01-054-7237
"Explosives C"-NSN 7540-01-054-7238
PLACARD
"Explosives A"-NSN 7540-01-028-5124
"Explosives B"-NSN 7540-01-029-5669
c.
When
authorized
by
the
responsible
commander, stripes of a contrasting color may be
applied to certain vehicles, Figure 15, and equipment
used in a nontactical area, that because of size,
construction or function, presents a possible hazard.
These stripes are applied to permit vehicles to be more
readily seen by drivers of other vehicles.
They are
normally applied to the rear of such vehicles; they may,
however, be also applied to the front or certain side
surfaces if required.
(1)
The stripes will be applied across the face
of the bumper, or across the width of the vehicle on a flat
surface above the bumper in a band not to exceed two
feet in height. Other appropriate surfaces may be utilized
when necessary.
(2)
Width of the stripes will be 4 inches with a
4 inch space between stripes.
They will be inclined at a
45’ angle in opposite directions from the center line of the
vehicle to form an inverted V pattern.
(3)
Reflective red and white adhesive-backed
stripes conforming to Federal Specification LS-300 will
be utilized.
(4)
Gloss black 17038 will be used for stripes
on vehicles painted yellow or other light color.
d.
All motorized materials handling equipment will
be marked with the legends "No Smoking" and "No
Riders."
(1)
These legends will be placed on a surface
facing the operator.
(2)
The markings will be applied in 1-inch
letters in lusterless white 37875 for vehicles in tactical
use, and in gloss red 11105 or 11130 for nontactical
vehicles.
(3)
The markings may be applied horizontally
to read left to right or vertically to read top to bottom.
e.
Fuel and oil dispensing vehicles and equipment
used for servicing aircraft will be marked with the grade
of fuel or oil on each side of the tank.
Marking will be
lusterless white 37875 in the following sizes:
(1) Semitrailers.
.................................
6 inches high
(2) Trucks.
.........................................
4 inches high
(3) 2-Wheel trailers .
..........................
3 inches high
NOTE
For hard top vehicles, Figure 16, with
Explosive
Ordnance
Disposal
marking (EOD) roof must be painted
in lusterless white so as to reduce
the internal temperature.
This will
also reduce bleed off of the liquid
nitrogen.
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