From: Ron (rojoha@adelphia.net)
Date: Wed Aug 17 2005 - 05:55:27 PDT
Welllllll, Roger,
Uhhhh, in a word, "NO".
Your vehicle is what is known as an 'Administrative' vehicle. No M
number or special name. Just a Chevrolet Carryall that was purchased to
fulfill a need on the post. 2 wheel drive, not remotely close to a
"Tactical" vehicle. Not intended to drive around off road in support of
"Combat" vehicles.
It was bought to haul the mail around the base on paved roads, or haul
folks around as a small bus, doing administrative tasks. Like all those
Dodge Dakotas that the Army and Air Force bought as beaters on the bases in
the late 80's and 90's. Or the Cushman 3 wheelers, John Deere grounds
maintenance tractors or International rack bodies with hydraulic tailgates.
Just administrative vehicles.
Same as the USMC 2 WD Suburban that was offered on ebay last week. It
had black out lights added for some reason, but would probably get stuck on
wet grass. At least my M1010 does in 2 WD with the stock tires (which are
branded, literally, ' US GOVT PROPERTY NY ARMY NG')
Here's what the Army TM 9-8000 says:
"1-15. Administrative Vehicles. Administrative vehicles
comprise the standard commercially available vehicles
commonly used at camps, posts, stations, and various
US Government Installations for routine administrative
duties. These vehicles have a minimum of modifications
to adapt them to military service. In some instances, no
modification whatsoever Is made.
1-16. Tactical Vehicles. Tactical vehicles generally are
defined as vehicles that have been designed and
manufactured specifically to meet the severe
requirements Imposed by combat and tactical operations
In the field. Whereas combat vehicles are defined as
vehicles designed to perform specific functions In
combat, tactical vehicles are designed specifically to
support the tactical play of the operation."
But you can call it what you like, because it is yours!
Ronzo
----- Original Message -----
From: "roger" <rfrancis@cfl.rr.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: 15 August, 2005 20:33
Subject: Re: [MV] M designation for Civilian-type military vehicles
> So would my 1956 Suburban be considered a CUCV????
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