Since there was a LOT of coalition forces from former Soviet bloc that
was on our side, conversely, the Iraqi forces had former US equipment,
there had to be a way for quick recognition in "shoot-don't shoot"
instances. The 'V' (inverted when I saw it) was chosen, and painted on
in theatre vehicles. THe CUCV s I have seen were desert tan with black
'V' on doors. every once in awhile, you still see some around base and
USAR/NG units even though they were supposed to be painted over.
Dave in PA
Emmett Thompson wrote:
>
> Hello List
>
> Can anyone tell me what the "V" was painted on the gulf war vehicles for? I
> noticed some were inverted and some were like this ">" . Thanks in advance
>
> Regards
> Emmett
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Stuart Ellis <stuellis@mediaone.net>
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> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 6:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [MV] Desert Storm Marking
>
> > I would like to see it also!
> >
> > Stuart J. Ellis
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> > From: "Gary Pavone" <gpavone@thegrid.net>
> > To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 5:08 PM
> > Subject: [MV] Desert Storm Marking
> >
> >
> > > I'm looking for a picture of a CUCV with the Desert Storm upside down
> "V"
> > on
> > > the door. If anyone has a photo of this I would appreciate getting a
> copy
> > of
> > > it by e-mail. A friend of mine is trying to duplicate this marking on
> him
> > > M1009.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Gary Pavone
> > > gpavone@thegrid.net
> > >
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