MIL-HDBK-1473A (MI), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK COLOR AND MARKING OF ARMY MATERIEL (29 AUG 1997). [NOTE: MIL-STD-1473B(MI) has been redesignated as a handbook, and is to be used for guidance purposes only. This document is not longer to be cited as a requirement. For administrative expediency, the only physical change from MIL-STD-1473(MI) is this cover page. However, this document is no longer to be cited as a requirement. If cited as a requirement, contractors may disregard the requirements of this document and interpret its contents only as guidance.] This standard prescribes only general color and marking requirements-not finishes, surface preparations, related treatments for preservation and ~oatlng, or special requirements specified by Army design activities. This standard is not intended to apply to exterior colors of Army equipment under tactical conditions in active combat theaters of operation where such equipment may be painted Lusterless White No. 37875 in snow areas, or other colors or patterns deemed necessary for camouflage or for compliance with host country requirements.