MIL-STD-1179 Lamps, Reflectors And Associated Signaling Equipment For Military VehiclesThis standard applies to all military combat, special purpose and tactical transport vehicles, both tracked and wheeled. Administrative and commercial vehicles are not within the scope of this standard, since total compliance with Motor Vehicle Safety Standard MVSS No. 108 is required for these vehicles. Infrared secure lighting photometric requirements apply to new military vehicles starting with serial number 1 manufactured after September 1, 1988. Retrofit, rebuild, or other modifications of military vehicles built before September 1, 1988 will conform to Secure Lighting Requirements upon determination of need and discretionary judgment by the appropriate modifying Government agent.

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MIL-STD-1179E

Table IV. Lighting equipment location for tactical military trucks, trailers, and truck tractors of 80 or more inches in overall width - Continued.

Item

Location on

Height above road

surface measured from center of item on vehicle at curb weight

Trucks

Trailers

Truck-tractors

Flashing

warning lamps

Receptacle for CWL

Two waterproof receptacles located on the exterior of the back of the cab, one on each side of the centerline of the vehicle as far outboard as practicable, where the CWL may be plugged in.

On the rear - 1

red on each side of the vertical centerline at the same level

and as far apart as practicable.

Same as trucks

Not less than 24

inches, nor more than 60 inches.