Hi Dan....yes I believe you are correct. Being 52,my memory fades when it comes to certain things, but that I'll never forget. Loved it there...great place to be as an 18 year old!
Our M113s were also in MERDC but with out the sand color-we never used it. During one of the Reforger exercises, we did a "Reconstitution Mission" for what ever reason, and were issued forest green M113s...interesting.

I never have been able to find out why USAREUR choose to delete the sand lines.

Yes the sand paint was only used for bumper numbers, I remember that clearly.

I never have been able to find out why USAREUR choose to delete the sand lines.

So why would you post information about 77-80, when the headline clearly states early 80's, not late 70's?

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So why would you post information about 77-80, when the headline clearly states early 80's, not late 70's?

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Just using it as an example. My point is, through the decade from 1979-1989, the M60A3 could have been found in many different schemes, depending on the theater, location and command directives. For instance, if you were in Korea in 1987-88, your A3 might have been in MERDC. If you were in Kirchgoens in 82 or Gelnhausen in 86, you might have had a different scheme altogether. If you'd read the entire string, you'd have seen early on that I was an M60A3 transition officer in 1980, which last time I checked, WAS the very early 80s. The 11th ACR was one of the first regiments to receive the A3 in Europe which came in all green, but was soon repainted to MERDC. My point is, if you are a veteran, just to say we "did it this way when I was here" without the date is misleading-- it may not have always been the way it was done-- things change over time. Please remember to include dates with locations and experiences, that way Greg and others can better pinpoint what his Dad's vehicle may have looked like at a specific time and place. This is a general observation that applies to other posts as well.
VR, Russ