2006-08-03 21:48:24 · 7 answers · asked by Snake Doc 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
These chevrons ( V > ^ < ) indicate to which company (1rst, 2nd, 3rd or 4th) the tanks belongs, within a battalion (which should be identified by rings on the main gun barrel). The conventions will vary from one army to the other (see the american tank below). Maybe it all began with Spartans painting a "lambda" symbol on their shields ? :)
2006-08-04 01:29:42 · answer #1 · answered by par1138 • FCD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To identify friendly vehicles.For many years the Israelis have used captured Arab vehicles.Some are still used today.
If you look, you will see what looks like a tank with no turret on it.It is a T-55 converted to a APC.
In the U.S. military we use a inverted "v".
2006-08-05 20:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by david g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the direction the 'V' is pointing indicates whether it is from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th tank battalions. It makes them easier to identify from a long distance. The US has adopted this on their own tanks to identify platoons.
2006-08-04 00:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by cosmick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Platoon Markings
^ = 1st
> = 2nd
downward facing cheveron = 3rd
< = 4th
2006-08-03 22:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by kalbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your pick: Viscious, vulnerable, vehement, victorious.
I have no idea but you are probably one of the few who ever noticed it sharp eyes...
2006-08-06 08:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
markers for night vision.so that they can be seen as friendly
2006-08-03 21:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vulgar! or maybe even "vroom vroom"
2006-08-03 21:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by tangerine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋