What are the dimensions of a Stiner Aid?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:08:14 -0400

A Stiner Aid is used to mark an Assembly Area on a Drop Zone. 82nd ASOP calls for them, but they are not in supply system. Who has dimensions so I can make them? Or where can I get them made?

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Mar 22 at 2016 2:20 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:20:06 -0400

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/90-26/Ch4.htm

FM 90-26 Chptr 4 Landing Plan

February 16, 1945 was the beginning of one of the most unusual airborne operations in the Southwest Pacific area during World War II. Because of Corrigedor's fortifications, the joint commander was determined that more than just an amphibious assault was necessary. The plan called for an intense air and naval bombardment of the island, followed by an airborne assault to neutralize the fortifications and facilitate the amphibious landing.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 22 at 2016 2:20 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:20:27 -0400

Near as I can tell, the Steiner aid doesn't have mandatory dimensions. As I read this, it sounds like whatever works for the unit/mission is fine...

https://www.us.army.mil/suite/doc/44831465

Army Knowledge Online

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2016 4:24 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:24:35 -0400

I can't find direct dimensions, but according to FM 90-26:
The Stiner aid has a cloth panel with a colored letter; that is, HHC = White "H". They are the same color for night use. (Figure 4-9.) It has pockets for 15-inch chemical lights; the letter and pockets are on both sides. It is mounted on a sectional aluminum pole that fits into an M1950 weapons case.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2016 8:00 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:00:27 -0400

Contact the riggers. They will make one for you.

Response by SSG Jeff Binkiewicz made Mar 25 at 2016 10:22 AM

SSG Jeff Binkiewicz — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:22:54 -0400

Can't help you on that one, we assembled either at grid coord. or terrain feature.