COMBAT IDENTIFICATION PANEL (CIP) MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

TM 5-2420-224-10

Clear all dirt, dust, mud, sand, or other material from the surface of the thermal tape.

Use a soft, clean cloth free of oil, grease, or fuel, for cleaning.

Place all CIPs in non-operational mode.

Remove the CIPs when you wash your vehicle with high power hoses. The force of the water may knock

the CIPs off. The CIPs may be washed separately to remove any build up of dirt that can reduce the

effectiveness of the CIPs at maximum ranges.

Before Combat

In addition to the above operational checks, perform the following:

If the CIP is severely damaged or missing, apply the thermal tape directly on a slanted surface of the

vehicle as a combat expedient. However, the thermal tape will always be in the "on" position and cannot

be turned "off". To turn "off" the thermal tape place a cover or canvas over the thermal tape. Field

expedient panels can be made from plywood. The missing CIP can also be replaced by a cloth thermal

panel.

NOTE

To achieve the best results from the thermal tape, insure a 20 degree angle from

vertical.

Test Your System:

This can be accomplished by having another tactical vehicle, with a fixed or hand-held thermal viewer,

turn on the thermal viewer and observe your vehicle. The vehicles should be at least 1500 meters apart.

The observing vehicle should be able to identify the thermal signature of each panel. You may have to

move the turret of the vehicle or change the position of your vehicle in order for the viewing vehicle to

observe all panels. If the viewing vehicle can not see your panels, complete the pre-combat inspection

checks again. If the viewing vehicle still can not identify your panels, inform your supervisor.

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The only tools required are chalk or another marking device. Supplies required are Ethyl Alcohol, tape adhesive

primer, and thermal repair tape which are available from supply channels.

National Stock Numbers

OD Green

Desert Tan

FLU419

2350-01-398-5161

2350-01-398-5163

Front Panel

2350-01-398-3838

2350-01-398-3837

Left Side Panel

2350-01-398-3836

2350-01-398-3835

Right Side Panel

2350-01-398-3836

2350-01-398-3835

Rear Panel

2350-01-398-1364

2350-01-398-3840

Thermal Tape

8135-01-390-7410

8135-01-392-2928

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