star on hood

[hmmwv1]

the hmmwv i bought from fort jackson in south carolina had a star in the middle of the hood and on the tailgate,
i am just wondering what they meant? or who would have driven this hmmwv,it was real clean and not abused
it also had a radio tray and i can tell they took out alot of electronics

 

[NDT]

The star is called the national symbol. If you see it and you are not on our side, prepare to meet your maker.

 

[Mike82ndABN]

Pfc Joe drove it.

You aren't far from me, theres some good off roading around Brooksville.

 

[DatGuyC]

I thought the army put that on all their hmmwv's. I have little star stickers on mine also.

 

[emmado22]

They are supposed to, but tell that to a BDE level paint shop....

 

[bikeman]

So, yes, all military vehicles are supposed to have a 5 point star on them... However, the TM that dictates that "Expired" a few years ago when I was in, and I have yet to see a replacement.

I had an Oilboard stencil for a 3" star that I bought from a place a number of years ago and would have a PVT on extra duty run around the motorpool if I found any vehicles that ever did not have it.

 

[M813rc]

..all military vehicles are supposed to have a 5 point star on them....

Except Marines. No stars on their vehicles.

Cheers