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This training circular was written by the US

Army Engineer School and published by the
US Army Combat Arms Training Board.

Users of this circular are encouraged to

submit recommendations to improve its
clarity or accuracy. Comments should be
keyed to the specific page, paragraph, and line
of the text to which they refer. Reasons
should be provided for each comment to
insure understanding and permit complete
evaluation. Comments should be prepared
using DA Form 2028 (Recommended
Changes to Publications) and forwarded direct
to the Commandant, US Army Engineer
School, ATTN: Deputy Commandant for
Combat and Training Developments, Fort
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CAMOUFLAGE pATTERN p AINTING I TC 5-200

28 AUGUST 1975

Table Of Contents

PAGE

INTRODUCTION 2
Reason for Pattern Painting---------------------------------- 2

Advantages --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
PATTERNS 5
Pattern Designs -------------------------------------------------------------· 6
PATTERN PAINTING 9
Preparation for Pattern Painting-------------------------------- 9
Marking the Pattern on the Vehicle ________________________ 10
PAINTING 11
Paints ___ _______________ ________ _________________ ______________ ______ ___ 1 1

Paint Mixing ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Painting Techniques ------------------ ---------------------------------1 2
Painting Estimates _______________________________________________________ 14

Maintenance ·-----------------------------------------------------------------14

Training Notes --------------------------------------------------------------15

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Introduction

CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN PAINTING All major items of TOE tactical equipment will be
This circular describes an improved method of pattern painted at unit level using troop labor. Major
camouflaging military equipment and how to apply it items to be painted include tactical vehicles and
to existing equipment. This improved method is trailers, combat vehicles, FA/ ADA weapon systems
simple, and field tests have proved that it works well and engineer combat and construction equipment,
in confusing the enemy observer and enhancing but not aircraft.
battlefield survivability. It consists of painting newly The instructions in this circular apply only to the
developed patterns on the equipment, using only four first pattern painting of existing solid-color vehicles
colors. The patterns (different for each model of and related equipment. These will be painted with the
vehicle or item of equipment) have been carefully color combination appropriate to the season or
worked out by a team of camouflage experts and terrain in the operational area of the equipment.
scientists. Unlike older camouflage patterns, this is a Repainting of patterns in different colors to adapt
general all-purpose pattern. By changing only one of them to different seasons or types of terrain will be
the four colors, or at the most, two, the same basic up to the appropriate commander.
pattern can be made to work equally well in different
seasons of the year or on different types of terrain .
REASON FOR PATTERN PAINTING
This circular describes the new patterns and where
All military vehicles and equipment have charac-
they can be obtained, what colors and kinds of paint teristic shapes and interior shadows. These so-called
are to be used for various conditions, and how the signatures contrast with natural surroundings and
patterns are to be painted on the equipment. It also make the object conspicuous. Pattern painting does
shows a sample pattern and how a few common items much to break up the signature characteristics by
of equipment look when they have been pattern using lusterless paint to reduce the glare of highlights ,
painted. color to reduce contrasts with the soil and vegetation,
This circular does not give basic information on and pattern shape, size, and placement to distort the
paint application; if needed, this should be obtained vehicle's form. The paint also reflects near infrared
from TM 9-213, Painting for Field Use, or TB radiation. The patterns, designed for each type of
750-260, Paint Instructions for Operator and Organi- vehicle, have color areas that cut off corners; avoid
zational Maintenance Personnel. Basic information on straight, vertical, and horizontal lines; and extend
camouflage can be found in FM 5-20, Camouflage internal shadows in shapes similar to natural features
and TM 5-200, Camouflage Materials. and vegetation.

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Figure 1.
Pattern-painted M113 APC
in the field.

Pattern painting is not a magic, cure-all camouflage

technique. However, it makes the item much harder
to see and to recognize as a mili tary object. It also
provides an excellent base for further, more complete
camouflage. If properly sited, the pattern-painted
vehicle will need much less work to camouflage than
a solid-colored vehicle. Figures 1 and 2 show pat-
tern-painted vehicles during field exercises and evalua-
tions.

Figure 2.
Pattern-painted M60 tank
in the field.

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The theory behind this new pattern-painting de- good color combination for almost every terrain can
sign is to provide a system that can be adapted to be obtained.
various geographical and seasonal changes by the
changing of one or, at most , two colors. For instance , These new designs also lend themselves to touchup
the forest green can be changed to sand for desert painting with better results than are now obtainable
operations, or the field drab changed to dark green from touchup of the current OD vehicles. Slight
and the sand to field drab for temperate climate mismatches in color will not be as noticeable as they
terrain in summer. By using the appropriate color are on a solid-colored vehicle except from very close
from the standard camouflage color chart (figure 3) inspection. Likewise, minor abrasions and scaling of
in conjunction with the pattern-painting design , a surfaces will be equally inconspicuous.

WHITE

No. 1. - White No. 5. - Earth Red No. 9.-Light Green

No. 2. - Desert Sand No. 6.- Field Drab No. 1 0.- Dark Green

No. 3. - Sand No. 7. - Earth Brown No. 11. - Forest Green

No. 4. -Earth Yellow No. 8.- 0live Drab No. 12. - Black
Figure 3. Standard Camouflage Colors.

ADVANTAGES
The new system of pattern painting has the by National Stock Number (NSN) or
following major advantages: Military Specification Number.
• Provides maximum effectiveness against • Combines effectively with other camouflage
ground aud air observation in the target-ac- techniques such as use of natural foliage.
quisition role.
• Permits the changing of one or two colors to
• Can be applied by troops with minimum adapt it to seasonal and geographic changes
training, effort , and equipment. (and avoids the need to completely repaint
• Has maximum effectiveness under combat the vehicle for such changes) .
conditions, but also presents a good military • Permits easy retouching of the paint without
appearance in garrison. causing mottling or color mismatches .
• Uses colors from the standard camouflage
• Does not demand precise execution of the
chart (figure 3 ), and. thus avoids color line and shape of the individual patterns;
mixing or tinting in the field to obtain the their border lines can vary . as much as 2
specified color. inches from the standard pattern without
• Uses standard camouflage paints identifiable causing loss of effectiveness.

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Patterns

The camouflage pattern consists of wavy, irregular

patches of color applied to the vehicle. The colors
used for the patterns have been selected from the
standard camouflage colors as shown in figure 3. The
standard colors are:

NO. ABBREVIATION COLOR

w White
2 DS Desert sand
3 s Sand
4 EV Earth yellow
5 ER Earth red
6 FD Field drab
7 EB Earth brown
8 OD Olive drab
9 lG light green
10 DG Dark green
11 FG Forest green
12 Bl Black

The patterns use only four of these colors, for any

geographic or climatic conditions. The only exception
is winter arctic, which is solid white. When changing
from one geographic or climatic condition to another,
the shape of the pattern itself does not change; only
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change. Figure 4 shows the combinations of colors to

be used for various seasons and climatic regions. The
first and second colors each cover about 45% of the
vehicle ; the third color covers 5% of the vehicle ; and
the fourth color, normally black, covers the
remaining 5%. The color numbers I, 2, and 3 identify
the first three colors, and are used in the pattern
designs to show what color goes where on the vehicle .

,- -
COLOR DISTRIBUTI ON

45% 45 5% 5%
1 % I
I
CONDITION COLOR NUMBER

1 2 3
Figure 4. Winter US & Europe- verdant 1
FG FD s3 BL
Camouflage Pattern Painting Snow - temperate w/trees & shrubs 2 FG w s3 BL
Color Chart for Geographic
Snow- temperate w/open terrain 2 w FD s3 BL
and Climatic Changes.
Summer US & Europe- verdant 1 FG LG s3 BL
Tropics - verdant FG DG LG 3 BL
Gray desert s FD EY 3 BL
Red desert ER EY s3 BL
Winter Arctic w w w w
Notes: The color patterns in figure 4 were designed for
1 world-wide application , and cover a wide range of
Verdant means generally green-in summer due to trees, shrubs,
and grass,· in winter due to evergreens. terrain conditions. It is possible that any given color
2 combination may not be an exact match for some
This color combination is for use only in areas that occasionally
specific local conditi on. In such a case , the 12 colors
have snow which does not completely cover the terrain, thus leaving available in camouflage paints give the local com-
trees or patches of soil bare. mander wide latitude to modify the color combina-
3
This 5% color should be the camouflage color that matches most tion and develop one that more closely matches the
closely the color of the soil in the local area. A typical color for local terrain and ooerating conditions.
such use is sand, but earth red, earth yellow, or one of the others NOTE: Individual colors must not be mixed
may be closer to the predominant soil color and, in that case, should with one another as this will destroy the
be used. camouflage characteristics of the paint.

PATTERN DESIGNS
In the near future , new items of TOE tactical The patterns , when painted on the vehicles , are a
equipment will be painted lusterless forest green at guide for a design developed for the specific item of
the factory. Since the base paint of forest green is equipment. The design is an outline drawing of the
usually one of the large 45 % color areas , troops will item on which wavy lines give the boundaries of the
have to pattern paint only three colors. The actual color areas. Within each such area is a number that
paint to be added will then be one large 45 % area and stands for the colo r to be used in that area, except
the two small 5% areas. that areas which are to be black are shown as solid
black. As can be seen in figure 4 , the color repre-
NOTE: Since the areas and climates in which sented by the numbe r varies according to the seasonal
newly manufactured vehicles will operate can· or terrain color combin ation being used. An individ-
not be predicted, it is not practical to pattern ual design drawing is given fo r each of five views of
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Figure 5.
Pattern painting design for the
M113 personnel carrier.

Repeat pattern on inside of surfboard,

rear door, and all hatch covers.

M113 PERSONNEL
CARRIER
(M125 & M106
Mortar Carriers)

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Pattern designs (or viewgraph projector trans- regional T ASO responsible for furnishing training aids
parencies) are to be obtained from the appropriate support within the area where the installation is
Training Aids Service Office (TASO). This TASO may located. Designs are available for the following items
be located at the installation, or it may be the of equipment.

Passenger l otor vehicles.

M718 Truck, ambulance, 1/4 ton, 4 x 4 M792 Goat ambulance (see M561)
M725 5/4T ambulance

Tracks and truck tractors.

Tracked
M113 Personnel carrier M577 Tarpaulin
M106 Carrier, mortar (see M113) M548 Ammunition carrier
M125 Mortar, 81 mm (see M113) M88 Recovery vehicle
M114 Carrier, command/reconnaissance M578 Recovery vehicle
M577 Carrier, command post
Wheeled
M151 1/4T truck (w/canvas) M131A5C Tank truck, 5000 gal
M151 1/4T truck (w/o canvas) M52A2 5T tractor
M561 1 1/4 T cargo truck (gamma goat) XM123E2 1OT tractor (see M52A2)
M715 5/4T truck M109 2 1/2T van
M35A2 2 1/2T truck M185 Instrument shop (see M1 09)
M54 5T truck M530 Firetruck
M51 5T dump truck M543 5T truck wrecker
M49C Tank truck, 1200 ~I

Trailers
M416 1/4T trailer M149 Trailer, 400 gal H20 (also M107)
M101A1 3/4T trailer M313 6T semitrailer, van
M105 1 1/2T trailer (see M101 A1) M128 12T semitrailer (also M127 A1C)
M332 1 1/2T ammo trailer M172A1 25T semitrailer, low bed

Tanks and self-propelled weapons.

M60 Tank, 105mm, turret M110 Howitzer, 8 inch
M60 Tank, 105mm, hull M163 Vulcan
M60A2 Tank, 152mm, turret M728 Combat engineer vehicle (CEV)
M109 Howitzer, 155mm CHAPARRAL

Miscellaneous vehicles and materiel.

M48AZ Armored vehicle launched bridge (AV LB) Artillery radar
HD-16M Tractor, full tracked (dozer) Mobile assault bridge (MAB)
645M Scoop loader Tent, G.P., small
H446 Rough terrain crane Tent, G.P., medium
250 CFM Compressor Tent, G.P., large

Designs for additional items of equipment are now the TASO, the vehicles to which they apply will be
under development. When these become available at pattern painted.
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P a t t e r n Painting
PREPARATION FOR PATTERN PAINTING
Items needed for pattern painting:
The first step in pattern painting a vehicle is to
clean thoroughly the surfaces to be painted. A clean 0 Vehicle or other item of equipment.
vehicle is a must. Applying paint to anything less than 0 Pattern-painting design for the specific vehicle
a totally clean surface will result in rapid peeling, or other item of equipment.
cracking, and scaling of the new coating. 0 Spray guns.
The vehicle must be cleaned with detergent or 0 Paint (camouflage alkyd enamel).
with solvent and rinsed thoroughly or steam cleaned 0 Thinners (xylene, mineral spirits, butyl cello-
to insure a totally clean surface suitable for a durable solve, and cellulose nitrate).
coating. Grease, oil, dirt, plastic letters and stars , all 0 Mixing buckets.
loose and scaling paint, and paint other than the 0 Paint brushes, 1/2-inch, 1-inch, and 3-inch.
original enamel (such as latex paints , etc., which may 0 Paddles or sticks to mix paint.
have been used to retouch as an expedient) must be
0 Painters' masks.
removed.
0 Masking tape for masking small items.
Sanding of rough areas to remove the oxidized
0 Brown (kraft) paper for masking windshield,
surface from the old paint will also make the new etc.
paint job look better and last longer. If bare metal is
exposed following sanding and cleaning, a primer
0 Detergent to clean vehicles.
shall be applied to the bare metal before the 0 Chalk for marking paint areas.
camouflage alkyd enamel is applied. The primer 0 Steel wool or sandpaper.
should be allowed to dry hard before the enamel is 0 Rags.
applied. The specification number for the primer is 0 Compressed air source.
TT-P-1757. NSN is 8010-00-515-2208 for a !-gallon
0 Water separators and fittings with pressure gage.
container, and 8010-00-515-2211 for a 5 -gallon
container. 0 Wrenches for spray guns.

Figure 6.
Soldiers cleaning vehicle
surfaces with detergent
before painting.

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All glass, grease fittings, and items which can be Safety and instructional markings. Markings
damaged by paint must be masked with masking tape such as tire pressure and fuel type and fill level
and/or paper. may be retained in lusterless black letters no
NOTE: Grease should not be used for masking larger than l-inch. Markings directly related to
because it can easily be smeared onto other troop safety, such as wrecker boom capacity
parts of the vehicle and prevent the paint from and danger zones, must be evaluated by safety
sticking to the smeared surface. personnel.
All white vehicle markings must be removed from NOTE: AR 746-1 on vehicle marking is being
the vehicle (figure 7). This includes the stars, unit revised accordingly.
identification, instruction signs, and administrative
markings. When the vehicle is pattern painted , only
the following markings are applied: MARKING THE PATTERN
ON THE VEHICLE
Unit identification. Type and location remain
the same. Color is changed to lusterless camou- After the vehicle has been prepared, it is ready for
flage black. pattern application. Use only the printed pattern
design (or viewgraph projector transparency) ob-
National symbol (star). All stars will be tained from the TASO for the vehicle. This pattern is
removed and replaced by a 3-inch black outlined on the vehicle in chalk, using reference
lusterless star front and rear. Placement should points on the vehicle and making a conscious effort
be centered on vehicle, on line with unit ID to maintain the relative shape of the different color
markings. On the rear of wheeled vehicles , star areas. High precision is not required in marking if the
may be placed on tailgate. A 3" star is shown shape and size of the patterns are kept within
on the inside back cover of this circular. reasonable tolerances (plus or minus 2 inches). Care
Agency and registration number. Both US must be taken, however, to avoid straight, vertical,
Army and registration number will be removed and horizontal lines wherever possible. The pattern is
from vehicle exterior. Registration number may marked (figure 8) with an abbreviation or number of
be placed on a data plate or other suitable the color to be used in each area (paint-by-the-num-
interior location. bers) to guide the painter. After the pattern has been
chalked in, it may be
replaced by magic
marker as the chalk
must be removed prior
to painting.

Figure 7.
Soldier sanding off white
markings before repainting.

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. Figure 8.
Soldier applying a pattern
with chalk. Note that the
abbreviation of the color is
marked in each pattern area.

------------------------Painting
PAINTS
The paints and thinners to be used in pattern the pattern painting. It is a new synthetic camouflage
painting are to be obtained through normal supply alkyd enamel for use as a finishing coat on military
channels. Pattern painting will begin upon receipt of equipment. Except for white, it comes in the
the necessary pattern designs and paints . standard camouflage colors. The new camouflage
• Enamel, Alkyd, Camouflage, Specification alkyd enamel is on expedited procurement. National
MIL-E-52798. This is the standard paint for use in stock numbers for this enamel are as follows :

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

COLOR 5 gallons 1 gallon

Desert sand 8010-00-111-8353 801 0-00-111-8004

Sand 8010-00-111-8336 801 0-00-111-7988
Earth yellow 8010-00-111-8130 801 0-00-111-79 68
Earth red 801 0-00-111-8345 8010-00-111-8003
Field drab 8010-00-111-8129 8010-00-111-7943
Earth brown 801 0-00-111-8338 801 0-00-111-7998
Olive drab 801 0-00-111-8069 8010-00-111-7940
Light green 801 0-00-111-8007 801 0-00-111-7930
Dark green 801 0-00-111-8042 8010-00-111-7938
Forest green 8010-00-111-801 0 801 0-00-111-7937
Black 8010-00-111-8356 8010-00-111-8005

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• White Water Paste, Specification M/L-P-13340. NEOPRENE-COATED TARPS (Used with Gamma
This is used where white is one of the four colors Coat). The enamel must be thoroughly stirred before
specified in the camouflage pattern (figure 4). NSN mixing with the thinner to make sure of complete
8010-00-597-5253 for 5-gallon can . mixing of the pigment and dulling agents. The thinner
• Butyl Cellosolve, Specification TT-E-776B-eth- combination shall be 1/2 pint of cellulose-nitrate
ylene glycol monobutyl ether, NSN dope, blush retardant to every 1 gallon of xylene. The
6810-00-281-2001 for 1-gallon can. This is used as a mixture then should be stirred thoroughly. This
secondary thinner for the enamel. thinner combination is used to thin the enamel. To
make sure the coating has enough pigment and
• Xylene, Specification TT-X-916. NSN dulling agent in it to coat the fabric well, stir the
6810-00-584-4070 for 5-gallon drum; NSN paint mix each time a spray gun is filled .
6810-00-290-4166 for 55-gallon drum. This is used
for thinning the enamel.
PAINTING TECHNIQUES
• Mineral Spirits, Specification TT-T-291. NSN
8010-00-558-7026 for 5-gallon drum; NSN BASIC PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS. For basic
8010-00-246-6115 for 55-gallon drum. This is also painting instructions, including care and maintenance
used for thining the enamel. of painting equipment, refer to TM 5-618, TM 9-213 ,
or TB 750-260 .
• Thinner, Cellulose-Nitrate Dope, Blush-Retar·
dant, Specification MIL-T-6095B. NSN SPRAY PAINTING. Use of paint-spraying equip-
8010-00-162-5289. This is used in preparing paint for ment is the most efficient and economical way to
neoprene-coated tarpaulins used with the gamma goat apply the paint to the vehicle. The first step is to
vehicle. outline the pattern on the vehicle using the spray gun
• Camouflage Coating, Canvas. A suitable canvas as shown in figure 9. The painter uses the chalk marks
coating is under development but not available at this as a guide for his outlining, but he must wipe the
time. Canvas should not be painted until this coating chalk marks off the surface as he paints or the
is available. markings will show through the new paint job and
cause poor adhesion along the chalk lines.
The color areas are then filled in with the required
PAINT MIXING color paint. For good paint adhesion and coverage,
the painter must make sure that the newly painted
VEHICLES. The enamel has to be thinned for
surface appears wet upon application. At first , it may
various temperature and humidity conditions. The
be easier and more accurate to use a brush to fill in
thinners to be used and mixed are as follow s:
the small black areas (figure 10). As a higher degree
30° - 60° -Xylene of skill is gained with the spray guns, these may be
60° - 80° -Mineral spirits used to fill in the black areas also.
Above 80°, moderate relative humidity (up to BRUSH PAINTING. A small amount of brush
55%), it may be necessary to add butyl cellosolve to painting may be used in places hard to reach with
allow flow-out of the paint. For these conditions, the spray guns , and to speed up work if there are not
maximum use of butyl cellosolve shall be 8:1 of enough spray guns. However, while brush painting is
mineral spirits and butyl cellosolve, respectively. efficient and effective for small areas, brush painting
If raining or if temperature is above 80° with high of the larger color areas is slower and uses more paint
humidity (above 55%), the maximum use of butyl than spray painting.
cellosolve, if necessary, shall be 5: 1 of mineral spirits NOTE: Roller painting was tested and found
and butyl cellosolve, respectively. to be unsuitable for pattern painting vehicles.

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Figure 9.
Soldier outlining the pattern in the color to be painted. This method
provides a boundary and controls the painting within its limits.
The bare metal areas will receive a coat of primer before the color is applied.

Figure 10.
Soldiers applying the black area with a
1/2-inch brush. When greater skill was
gained with the spray equipment, most
units spray painted this area.

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TIPS
.Make sure vehicles are clean of oil and dirt;
otherwise, the paint will not stick to the
surface .
• Remove and/or sand all loose or flaking
paint.
.Remove completely all plastic letters and
insignia and clean the surface with thinner or
solvent to remove any remaining glue .
• Cover all grease fittings to prevent fouling.
PAINTING ESTIMATES
.Thoroughly stir all new cans of paint before
mixing. Some estimates on man-hours and amounts of
paint and thinner needed are given in figure 11. These
.Mix the paint in batches of 3 to 4 gallons
figures were developed in field tests of pattern
and stir thoroughly before each spray cup is
painting and may serve as a rough guide to the labor
filled.
and materials required. It must be expected that the
.Adjust paint gun to insure proper paint and first two to five vehicles painted may take as much as
air mixture. double the time shown in the table .
• Hold the spray gun close to the work to The camouflage alkyd enamel sets to the touch in
prevent excessive overspray or a spray that is 2 hours, dries hard in 8 hours, and reaches full
too dry. hardness in 72 hours .
• Wipe chalk markings off the vehicle as paint
is applied .
• Be sure the new paint coating looks wet on MAINTENANCE
application.
Operation of vehicles under field conditions is
.Do not walk over or touch the coating while rough on their paint. Retouch painting is necessary
still tacky. for good durability and appearance of the camouflage
.Clean all spray equipment and brushes patterns. The same camouflage alkyd enamel used for
thoroughly at the end of each day. the original pattern painting should be used for any
retouch painting. Small areas needing touchup paint
.Keep spray guns clean. It is advisable to run may be redone most quickly and economically with a
thinner through the gun before each filling or brush. Extensive retouching is most efficiently done
clean it if there are any signs of caking present. by spray painting .
• Cover paint cans and pots to prevent a skin
from forming on the paint .
• Maintain good housekeeping in and around
the paint mixing and filling area .
• Drain water from compressors and water
separators.

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Figure 11.
Pattern Painting Estimates.

TYPE OF VEHICLE AVERAGE MAN-HOURS 1 AVERAGE PAINT (gal) AVERAGE THINNER (gal)

M35 15 1.00 .50

M51 17 2.00 1.00
M60A1 30 2.16 1.10
M88 19 1.50 .75
M109HOW 15 1.00 .50
M109VAN 18 1.00 .50
M113 20 .83 .42
M125 20 .83 .42
M151 12 .50 .25
XM163 14 1.00 .50
M561 12 1.00 .50
M577 20 1.16 .58
Note 1 Troop labor

TRAINING NOTES
Soldiers are not likely to be experienced painters.
However, most soldiers can do an acceptable job after
a short training period. This training must include a
demonstration of pattern painting (marking the vehi-
cle, mixing paint and thinners, using brushes and
spray equipment) and a supervised practical work
exercise.
Since an acceptable skill level comes only after
some experience, it is suggested that a small group of
soldiers ( 4 or 5) be selected for training. They would
then paint all the vehicles and other items in the unit.
This is the most effective and efficient way to get a
quality paint job.

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TC 5-200
28 AUGUST 1975

Users of this publication are encouraged to recommend changes and

suggestions for improvement to the contents. Be specific and give reasons for
the recommended change so comment~ can be properly evaluated. Send your
comments to Commandant, US Army Engineer School, ATIN:
ATSE-CTD-DT, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

FRED C. WEYAND
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

Official:
VERNE L. BOWERS
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General

Distribution: All combat arms units in the Active Army, ARNG, and USAR
by special mailing list. To be distributed to other units in accordance with
Block 21, DA Form 12-11 A. Additional copies can be requisitioned (DA
Form 17) from US Army Adjutant General Publications Center, 2800
Eastern Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21220.

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TC 5-200

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