vietnam era stencils

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vietnam era stencils

Unread post by curtsm151 » September 1st, 2017, 11:20 am

Thought I my try and see if the experts would know what the correct stenciling would be for a 1964 M151.
The unit is 173rd Airborne Brigade, Troop E, 17th Cavalry.


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Rick thought it might be; 173ABN 17CAV TRP E - 3

Sound right?

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Unread post by Mr. Recovery » September 1st, 2017, 1:28 pm

1962 to 1964 when I was in Germany.

Image 7th US Army, 2nd Armored Cav, 1st Squadron, Troop D , #17

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Unread post by m75 » September 3rd, 2017, 9:55 pm

I believe there should not be the "TRP" abbreviation, only the company letter.

For me, it was 2 (armor triangle here) 1-I (capital letter I for Infantry)-50 on left side as viewed from in front. Company designation and individual vehicle was on right side , in this case CSC (combat support company) 21.

But I can also attest that there has been a fair amount of "wiggle room" applied to vehicle marking over my 42 years with the Army.
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Unread post by njjeeper » September 5th, 2017, 8:59 am

I would like to know more about those 1/2 doors. Anyone seen a set or where they just fabbed up by the unit?

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Unread post by m75 » September 5th, 2017, 9:53 am

Locally produced item.
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Unread post by Mr. Recovery » September 5th, 2017, 10:40 am

njjeeper wrote:I would like to know more about those 1/2 doors. Anyone seen a set or where they just fabbed up by the unit?


We made them in the Motor Pool to keep the 2nd Lt's from falling out when they fell asleep on road marches! ;)

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Unread post by rickf » September 5th, 2017, 10:52 am

And to keep them warm.
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Unread post by GerryM » November 7th, 2017, 6:03 pm

and keep them clean while following Tanks cross country also helped keep the rain out .

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