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 V. Lighting equipment requirements and location for tracked vehicles - Continued.

Item	Quantity and Color	Applicable standards or military part numbers	Location	Recommended height above road surface measured from center of item on vehicle at curb weight
Turn signal operating unit		SAE J589 11613632	Easy access of the vehicle driver.
Turn signal flasher	1	SAE J1690 11613631
Vehicular hazard warning signal operating unit	1	SAE J910 11613632
Vehicular hazard warning signal flasher	1	SAE J1690 11613631
Clearance lamps on any vehicle whose head lights are more than 16 inches from the edge of the vehicle	2 amber or white	SAE J592 MS35423-1	On the front, one on each side of the vertical centerline, not more than 16 inches from vehicle centerline.	Not less than 23 inches, nor more than 72 inches.