MIL-STD-2161A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE: PAINT SCHEMES AND EXTERIOR MARKINGS FOR US NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AIRCRAFT (01 MAY 1993)

MIL-STD-2161A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE: PAINT SCHEMES AND EXTERIOR MARKINGS FOR US NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AIRCRAFT (01 MAY 1993)., This military standard establishes the requirements for paint schemes and markings to be applied to the exterior surfaces of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, including those procured for other government agencies and foreign countries under Navy contracts. The requirements for paint scheme and markings include size, color, and approximate locations, where applicable, as shown in illustrations. This standard also provides a mechanism to obtain approval for deviation from these requirements. The purpose of this document is to standardize paint schemes and application of naval insignia and markings. In addition, this standard provides procedures to obtain approval for deviations from these requirements.