zblang
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Decided to make this its own thread rather than clog up the May dispatch thread. Here is what Israeli tank markings mean (I didn't know and looked it up and figured I'd share)
Battalion Markings
Determining which tank belonged to which battalion in the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) was indicated by the number of stripes present on the tank’s gun barrel. One stripe meant the tank belonged to the first battalion; two stripes the second battalion and so on.
Company Markings
Which company the tank belonged to was indicated by the direction a chevron (the V-shaped symbol on the decal sheet) was pointing. The chevron is pointing down indicates the tank belonged to the the first company; pointing forward the second company and pointing up indicates the third company.
Platoon Markings
Platoon markings consist of the combination of numbers i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4 and the first four letters of the Hebrew alphabet aleph (א), bet (ב) gimel (ג) and dalet (ד). The number indicates the platoon; while the Hebrew letter indicates each individual tank within that platoon.
Air Recognition Markings
Israeli air recognition markings consisted of a wide white stripe outlined in black. The stripe ran vertically along the engine deck and often down the rear plate; it was also common to carry on across the top of the turret.
Identification Plates
IDF tanks had a unique set of markings used just for identification purposes if the tank was knocked-out in combat; allowing the Israeli to keep accurate record on combat losses. (these are the numbers and letters at the front of the K&C tank - the black markings)
Battalion Markings
Determining which tank belonged to which battalion in the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) was indicated by the number of stripes present on the tank’s gun barrel. One stripe meant the tank belonged to the first battalion; two stripes the second battalion and so on.
Company Markings
Which company the tank belonged to was indicated by the direction a chevron (the V-shaped symbol on the decal sheet) was pointing. The chevron is pointing down indicates the tank belonged to the the first company; pointing forward the second company and pointing up indicates the third company.
Platoon Markings
Platoon markings consist of the combination of numbers i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4 and the first four letters of the Hebrew alphabet aleph (א), bet (ב) gimel (ג) and dalet (ד). The number indicates the platoon; while the Hebrew letter indicates each individual tank within that platoon.
Air Recognition Markings
Israeli air recognition markings consisted of a wide white stripe outlined in black. The stripe ran vertically along the engine deck and often down the rear plate; it was also common to carry on across the top of the turret.
Identification Plates
IDF tanks had a unique set of markings used just for identification purposes if the tank was knocked-out in combat; allowing the Israeli to keep accurate record on combat losses. (these are the numbers and letters at the front of the K&C tank - the black markings)