Check the listing for details. HMMWV Humvee CIP panel kit rear TAILGATE 1165 1123 M998 Identification panel x 1. Condition: New. Listed at 450.00 USD. This HMMWV Humvee Complete CIP panel is a must-have for the military enthusiast. It includes all the necessary components to ensure that your humvee remains in great condition and is ready to hit the military car shows. With its rare availability, this kit is a prized possession for anyone who loves to collect military surplus parts. Kit includes: •1 rear tailgate panels and brackets SHIPPING INCLUDED! The kit is designed to work with a wide range of humvee models and is perfect for both new and experienced collectors. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this rare piece of military history. Get your hands on this kit today! History: CIP-Combat Identification Panels were developed after the Persian Gulf War to reduce friendly fire incidents among allied ground forces. These panels are designed to produce a distinct and easily identifiable infrared signature when seen through thermal imaging systems. Originally created as a hasty expediency, the use of low-thermal-emissivity tape and physical separation from the body of the vehicle meant that the panel would appear as a contrasting dark (i.e. cooler) area through thermal viewers. A British Army Challenger 2 with a combat identification panel mounted on the side of the turret CIPs first saw widespread use in the Iraq War where nearly all coalition vehicles were equipped with these devices, usually mounted on the sides and rear of the body and/or turret. Some were even mounted on the driver and front passenger doors of Humvees with a special cutout so the door handle could still be accessed through the panel, as well as on the hood between the windshield and the top grille.