What does the numbers and chevrons on US modern tanks mean?

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Hey guys,

I’m completely confused by the numbers and chevrons on US tanks.

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For this one, I know it is a 3ID, 1-64, A company, 3 platoon; and the number “51” on the sideskirt, “1” means A company. But I’m not sure what is the chevron under “51” mean? And what does “5” in “51” means?

I’m really struggled to find those things out as I want to create my own decals. If someone knows, please share and I really appreciate!!

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https://www.quora.com/What-do-the-various-V-shaped-markings-on-the-sides-of-American-tanks-and-other-tracked-vehicles-signify

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/3/t/51843.aspx

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/71-3/f377aph1.htm

H.P.

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The echelon below the number indicates the platoon. An upward facing echelon is 1st Platoon, a forward facing echelon is 2nd Platoon and a downward facing echelon is 3rd Platoon. The vehicle number (1-4) is indicated by the two black stripes on the bore evacuator. The headquarters vehicles, A66 & A65, would not have echelons only the 51 markings. I don’t believe that either HQ tanks had the barrel rings.