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Date sent: Sat, 07 Oct 2000 15:03:07 -0400
From: David <davejodi@epix.net>
Subject: Re: [MV] Desert Storm Marking
Hi !
> 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.
The forces in Bosnia (SFOR) and in Kosovo (KFOR) also used this
kind of marking.
Itīs made by some kind of orange-coloured tape though.
Have a nice day :-)
Henrik Teller
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