Tactical Markings (or 'tacmars')

I have heard various rumors on the internet about Tactical Markings, also known as "Tacmars". Supposedly tacmars are reflective sticker arranged in formations on signs. The purpose of the tacmars are for navigational purposes, so an army (the U.S.' or the U.N.'s) can find critical resources, like hospitals, storage facilities, et cetera.

Here are some links describing the tacmars (more links are listed at the bottom of the TinWiki page):
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From what I've seen, very little photographic evidence exists to prove their existence.

Can someone please any more information or evidence so we can get to the bottom of this mystery?

reply to post by lookAgain

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why dont they just use a map like everyone else?

From the OP's link:



If the stickers are put on the backs of road signs, how are they meant to be read? unless Britain is planning to invade the colonies and need markings that are visible as we drive on the left, so making the backs of signs visible

I'm quite sure that the backs of signs can be seen when traveling the opposite direction, while driving on the proper (right) side of the road.
You'd just look at the other (left) side of the road.

I'm sure someone could make use of IR cameras/lenses somehow with the reflective markers. ie: make them more noticeable in that wavelength.

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ive heard about these b4 possibly in a previous post on here a year or so ago. From what I can remember there were 3 silver reflective stickers on the baks of the signs that were used by Military to find various goverment and military bases that arn't on conventional roads maps....... not really to sure on the details so I will have a look around and see if i can find the post....

I always thought that's what the mile markers were for. At least when I was in the military and doing med evac runs we always used mile markers to get to bases that had incoming or taking patients there for out going flights.

Not to mention mile markers would be way faster and more effective than looking for invisible markings on the back of a sign. Heck every gravel road in my area has mile markers on it right now.

I loved this phrase in the wiki cited above (tinwiki.org...):

"The stickers are used to communicate tactical information to the UN army as it invades and conquers the US"

I think someone should redraft that... Unless it's a message?

Edited to add link.


[edit on 4-1-2009 by ajmusicmedia]

Get a Get a Get a Get a Garmin!!!.... Really they won't be using pluggers or gps? Come on now!!!

reply to post by lookAgain

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Tacmars are placed on the backs of road signs so when driving look to your left and notice stickers on the back side.[/size] I have travelled to 47 states and have noticed these in many states especially North Carolina. They are highly reflective and lead to national guard armories, schools, civic centers. etc. three arrow on the front of a sign indicate a facility and opposite pointing arrows indicate a helo landing zone. I am a 4 year USMC veteran and have been studying the UN, FEMA, CAMPS, MICRO CHIPS, TACMARS for 15 years they do exist.

reply to post by lookAgain

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I have dozens of Feb 2009 photos of Tacmars all over my area leading to old airfields. Check my posting for details. I will post soon. In Peace, Fern