TB 43-0214
Section II. APPLICATION OF MARKINGS
c. Sides. The owner's code, serial number, and
5. Size. ISO markings on containers will be in
check digit will be displayed in the upper right-hand
characters not less than 4 inches high. Maximum gross
corner of each side of the container.
and tare weight characters will not be less than 2 inches
high. Maximum gross and tare weight figures will be
d. Top. At each end of the roof of the container
displayed in both kilograms and pounds (fig. 1).
the owner's code, serial number, and check digit will be
placed with the bottom of the characters next to the
6. Color. All markings shall be applied by stenciling in
traverse member of the end frames.
white against the Army olive drab or forest green
background. If any other background color is used,
8. Application. The owner's code and serial number
markings will be in black.
should be horizontal, if possible (fig. 1). In the case of
containers, shelters, and vans where the construction
7. Positioning. a. Rear end (doors, if provided). The
does not permit easy application of horizontal numbers
owner's code, serial number, and check digit will be
on the sides (e.g., MILVANS), these markings may be
placed in the upper right-hand corner of the end. The
maximum gross and tare weight, both in kilograms and
pounds, will be displayed directly beneath the owner's
9. Visibility. The location and display of all markings
code. If the owner's code is displayed vertically then the
will be such that an observer standing 10 ft. (3m) from
gross and tare weight should be displayed to the right of
the mid-point of the side or end of a container is able to
the owner's code in the upper right hand door corner.
read the markings on that side or end when the
container is suspended 4 ft. (1.2m) above ground level.
b. Front. The owner's code, serial number, and
check digit will be located in the upper right-hand comer
of the container end.
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