This handbook provides general guidelines for color and marking of Army materiel.
It does not cover finishes, surface preparations, related treatments for preservation and coating, or special requirements specified by Army design activities. Moreover, this handbook does not apply
to exterior colors of Army equipment under tactical conditions in active combat theaters of operation
where such equipment may be painted Lusterless White No. 37875 in snow areas, or other colors or
patterns deemed necessary for camouflage or for compliance with host country requirements.