A Chemical unit is primarily responsible for either NBC
decontamination or smoke generation.
Tim Glance
> Hi List,
>
> I've had my deuce for about 3 weeks now and I am having a blast, even though
> trying to change the oil, fuel filters, etc., with their associated little
> snags, is getting a little old (it's getting cold up here in Michigan too.)
> Why is it I can work on sophisticated, modern cars all day at work without a
> hitch but as soon as I need to change a fuel filter on a simple diesel
> engine I'm up until midnight? Oh, well... it IS all worth it when you see
> the little kids wave or take friends for a ride and they giggle like 5 year
> olds :^)
>
> Anyways, my truck came from the Illinois National Guard, and the bumper
> markings read: 86C-R342CHEM X212. I've got the "X212" part, but what
> exactly does the rest mean? What is a "CHEM" unit and what are their
> responsibilities? I've asked several people, and no one has ever heard of a
> CHEM unit.
>
> Also, I've heard some people on the list talk about their vehicle's history,
> where it came from, when it was rebuilt, etc. I know the military keeps
> records on all their vehicles, but how do I get a copy of it and how long do
> they keep this info after a vehicle has left inventory? My truck was at the
> DRMO for nearly a year, is there still any hope of getting this information?
>
> As always, endless thanks to all...
>
> Jay Keine
>
> '71 M35A2
> '65 M105A2
>
>
>
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