What does army vehicle number plate mean?

The vehicles in the military are registered under the Ministry of Defence. They contain an upward pointing arrow which is generally first or third character followed by the last two digits of the year in which it was manufactured or imported. The next is the base code, followed by the serial number/vehicle number.

How can I read my Indian Army car number?

The first (or the third) character is always an arrow pointing upwards. The next two digits (or the two preceding the arrow) signify the year in which the defence department procured the vehicle. The next is the base code, followed by the serial number.

Do military vehicles have number plates?

Many large military vehicles you see commonly have a designation code with numbers and letters on the side. These are basically the registration numbers, and thus there is no need for a plate for these heavy thumpers.

Why there is arrow on army vehicles?

The arrow prevents the number from being read wrongly in case the number plate (and/or the vehicle bearing it) turns upside down.

What is the army number?

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What is BA number in army?

This number is called a Broad Arrow Number in military parlance or BA Number. It is used by the Army, Navy and Air Force and also some civilian establishments that work under the Ministry of Defence.

How many employees are there in Indian Army?

The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Government of India. With strength of over 1.4 million active personnel, it is the world’s second-largest military force and has the world’s largest volunteer army.

Can I call HRC army?

For general inquiries such as records requests, please contact our Human Resource Service Center. You can reach them from Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Eastern Time, by phone at 1-888-276-9472 or DSN 983-9500 or by email at [email protected].

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What are army trucks called?

HIGH-MOBILITY MULTIPURPOSE WHEELED VEHICLE (HMMWV or Humvee)