What do the following symbols mean on U.S. military vehicles and aircraft ?

November 3rd, 2009 | by admin |

i.e. a triangle or a circle or square or < or >

A triangle stands for Armor and the < or > usually represent which platoon that vehicle is (not everyone uses it). I’m not familiar with a circle or square being painted on any vehicles.

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  2. By AD on Nov 4, 2009 | Reply

    A triangle stands for Armor and the < or > usually represent which platoon that vehicle is (not everyone uses it). I’m not familiar with a circle or square being painted on any vehicles.
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  3. By ty16_69 on Nov 4, 2009 | Reply

    <, >, V or an upside down one usually indicate "Friendly" vehicles.
    References :
    Army Infantry 2002-present
    OIF 4-6 Vet
    CIB

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