Hi.

Does american troops use any kind of air recognition on their vehichles in Iraq?

Torbjörn

Yes, the US troops use air recognition panels for their vehicles. One of the most ubiquitous one is the VS-17 : it comes equipped with tie downs for attachment to just about anything and snaps so that multiple panels can be joined together. The VS-17 has both a high visibility pink side and a high visibility orange side . The size is 20" x 72 " (but I think it may differs from one manufacturer to another....) :


Another type of panel is used by the Marines and it's called "Combat ID Thermal Panel Marker (TIP-5)" :




This one measures 48" x 48 " (Thanks again to Mike Mummey for the first hand info )

HTH
Frenchy

Don't forget the slatted thermal ID panels now seen on pretty much everything that moves. These are also primary ID methods for air as well as ground identification.

Paul

Thanks.