Why do all military vehicles bear an arrow on them?

by **krishna chaitanya(THE ROCK)** » Tue Mar 18, 2003 12:05 am

What is the reason for the arrow mark on military vehicles? I am unable to sleep without knowing the explanation for this. I plead all of you to help me sleeep

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by **Vikas** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 3:00 pm

Its cuz ...it points to god ..and they are GOD !! muaahahahhahahaha !! sleep well li\'l fella

by **krishna chaitanya** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 9:24 pm

ne ku theliyaka pothe matladaku anthe

by **:)))))** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 9:26 pm

It means you know, huh?

by **krishna chaitanya** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 9:31 pm

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by **:))))** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 4:38 am

r u pissed now?

by **peeping tom** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 10:35 pm

It means they are authorized to enter any part of Indian union with out any permit (in any form). In lay men\'s terms, CAN GO WITHOUT STOP UP ALWAYS. Even in high security areas they are authorized to enter.

by **neeraja** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 11:58 am

Hi, I guess your query was not properly answered by the board people. This mark is referred to as the BROAD ARROW referred to normally as the BA number, and forms part of the registration number of the vehicle. After the BA mark the next two digits indicate the year of registration. Have you noticed this? This is the meaning for the arrow for all defence vehicles...

by **krishna chaitanya** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 6:29 pm

hai neeraja,
thank you for through some light on the above mentioned topic. may i know how you come to know about the informatiom that you have provided. i have a doubt about the broad arrow or the BA as you may call it. we see a number of lorries and other transport vehicles that have all india permit, with just an \"ALL INDIA PERMIT\" written on that. why do the military vehicles also do follow the same way instead of the BA. is the purpose of the BA limited to mentioning that the vehicle sporting it has an all india permit or does that carry any other useful information.

by **Neeraja** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 12:20 pm

Hi, my relative is a Rtd. Major from the Army... I understand all the defence vehicles have this type of BA mark... The history of this is not known, but this is authentic information. You can also check it out from your defence circle friends.

by **Srinu** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 2:18 pm

ok! this is what i know... its something we inherited from the british raj. the arrow indicates (i think) that its a defense vehicle.. not bound by civilian jurisdiction. and as someone pointed out.. entry everywhere.. anywhere.. any corrections??

by **krishna chaitanya** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 10:56 pm

thank you one and all for making this discussion board a success

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