DoD Vehicle Stickers..

[phrogdriver]

Marines keep red for all enlisted, regardless of grade.

I have never seen placards on a POV. The 5x8" does sound about the right size for the ones we'll put in official vehicles for general officers when they're riding in them.

I've never seen official rank insignia lower than colonel on any vehicle in the Marine Corps. My guess is because reserved spots start at colonel and above. I've seen plenty of the unofficial ones you can buy at the exchange of all ranks. Unless you're a 1stSgt + or a col + I don't see the point of that. The 1stLt or corporal aren't getting the spot by the door on account of their ranks, and just look cheesy doing it. Maybe the culture is a little different in the other services.

 

[ChunksJR]

I don't want to sound like an ass, but why start a thread and then answer it with info from another website that you googled?

Ass.

 

[HH-60H]

Contractor - White background with white letters

That would be hard to read wouldn't it?

 

[nittany03]

Marines keep red for all enlisted, regardless of grade.

Navy does the same; I've seen red stickers on cars with Master Chief's anchors next to them and had no clue what the gold was before this thread.

Never heard a thing about the placards though. Isn't five by eight a little big to have a little bar or oak leaf on, though?

 

[jmiller82]

RetreadRand:I don't want to sound like an ass, but why start a thread and then answer it with info from another website that you googled?

Actually, you're right.. but after I got the reply from floridaseabee about the AF decals (who actually answered my initial question), I figured they were different for each service, and apparently they are (according to the link earlier - CFR DOD 634.21.5).. I try not to look like an ass, but in this case, I just can't help it (see attachment below).. If anyone knows of the Navy doing things different with their decals, by all means let us know - and what the heck is the purple for?!

That would be hard to read wouldn't it?

Haha! Sorry, I meant to say White background and black letters.. Keeps those MP's or renta' cops on edge and squinting!!

Never heard a thing about the placards though. Isn't five by eight a little big to have a little bar or oak leaf on, though?

Yeah, I agree.. I've never seen ANYONE with a 5"x8" (or any one for that matter) on a POV.. What gives?

 

[gregsivers]

Haha! Sorry, I meant to say White background and black letters.. Keeps those MP's or renta' cops on edge and squinting!!

Our XO referred to them as jimmy legs at the AOM yesterday, got quite a laugh from everyone. I'll second the red decal for all enlisted, the Chiefs in our squadron have red.

 

[MasterBates]

Speaking of NRB RentaCops, they were searching vehicles today at the main gate. Don't know why. They were annoyed when I could not remove my seat or sidepanels from the bike.

What part of "REQUIRES TOOLS" did I not make clear.

 

[gregsivers]

Speaking of NRB RentaCops, they were searching vehicles today at the main gate. Don't know why. They were annoyed when I could not remove my seat or sidepanels from the bike.

What part of "REQUIRES TOOLS" did I not make clear.

I love the random searches they do. Almost as cool as that gay radar trailer they had on the way out of the main gate for a few days this week.

 

[GuyC]

Purple is used for military Academy cadets

 

[Swanee]

Revival from 5 years ago. Holy wow!

 

[MIDNJAC]

And in related news, the AF (to the best of my knowledge) does not have decals any longer. Yay USN/USMC for keeping this gay tradition going, even with 100% ID checks all the time. Must be a secret deal they have with CA smog checkers to increase revenue....

 

[kmac]

And in related news, the AF (to the best of my knowledge) does not have decals any longer. Yay USN/USMC for keeping this gay tradition going, even with 100% ID checks all the time. Must be a secret deal they have with CA smog checkers to increase revenue....

I should ask my girlfriend (USAF) how she got on NAS Pensacola without any stickers. It must be just like the clubs...women always seem to get in.

 

[Swanee]

I should ask my girlfriend (USAF) how she got on NAS Pensacola without any stickers. It must be just like the clubs...women always seem to get in.

Apparently because of the the Museum and the Lighthouse you can get on NAS Pcola without stickers.

 

[Uncle Fester]

They check ID regardless of stickers. But if the cuffs and collar don't match (ie, base stickers, no mil ID, or O stickers but E ID), expect to be more thoroughly vetted by James Legs. This has been an issue for those of us who work as civvie contractors on one base, but drill as Reserve O's on another.

 

[GuyC]

The Navy announced earlier this year they & Marines are ending the decal, although some facilities are asking for a waiver to keep using them.