Understanding Camouflage: The 7 Distinct Patterns To Know
Military camouflage is the use of camouflage by a military force to protect personnel and equipment from observation by enemy forces. In…
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I was a MARPAT fan, but grew a little self conscious of the EGA (Eagle Globe and Anchor)
I'm fascinated by all the new designs and hunter crossovers. I like Multi-Cam and Kryptek.
Look at those push brooms!I also liked the Brits DPM from the 80s. Part of it was cutting my teeth on Soldier of Fortune magazine, but the old school DPM rocked.
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They need to be blockier and breakup the human form better IMO.
At one point, I had more sets of utilities than I did dungarees. And I vastly preferred them. No camo of any kind post-VN; just the greens. And nobody in either branch gave a hoot about insignias.Naval personnel have been wearing USMC utilities for 200 years and no one ever gave a rip.
At one point, I had more sets of utilities than I did dungarees. And I vastly preferred them. No camo of any kind post-VN; just the greens. And nobody in either branch gave a hoot about insignias.
Since this thread came back up, it reminds me of a story.
Many years ago, I was invited out shooting with a group that included a Sgt. Maj Kerns, for those that might have known him. We met up at a McDonald's in Rock Hill and decided to grab some breakfast before heading out. While inside, the Sgt. Maj, who along with his group were all decked out in woodland, started ribbing me about being in jeans and a sweatshirt. I said, "Sgt. Maj, look around you and tell me who's standing out in this restaurant right now." He chuckled and we both sat down.
Urban camo is a thing.
Well, that's the urban casual uniform. Kinda like when you see guys in khakis and black polos.A friend of mine is a senior-ranking PJ, his last tour attached to JSOC. He said that when the JSOC bro's would hang out on the weekend, they were all in khaki pants, Solomon boots, t-shirt, Columbia shirt over, and either North Face or Arc'teryx jacket, and a ball cap. He said his wife commented at a unit cookout that they were the most conspicuous inconspicuous group of guys, that everyone knew who they were. She said that any wife or girlfriend could change their look for the better for $10 at a Goodwill.
when pete brownell was nra president, I was at an event where he was supposed to show up, but nobody was sure when.A friend of mine is a senior-ranking PJ, his last tour attached to JSOC. He said that when the JSOC bro's would hang out on the weekend, they were all in khaki pants, Solomon boots, t-shirt, Columbia shirt over, and either North Face or Arc'teryx jacket, and a ball cap. He said his wife commented at a unit cookout that they were the most conspicuous inconspicuous group of guys, that everyone knew who they were. She said that any wife or girlfriend could change their look for the better for $10 at a Goodwill.
Very interesting. Thanks.the human eye at 20/20 has right at 1 MOA or 1" at 100yards resolution.
When looking at Multicam as a example its a 100 yard or closer pattern. Due ot the size of the color shapes. This is also why Multicam goes "brown" at 150 yards and the colors all merge to one color.
The NATO Woodland pattern was based on 200-300 yard resolution, due to its larger color shapes.
Which makes me wonder why we went to those fine patterns when deployed to the middle east where engagements are typically at longer distance? It may have something to do with literally everything out there being the same color, lol.the human eye at 20/20 has right at 1 MOA or 1" at 100yards resolution.
When looking at Multicam as a example its a 100 yard or closer pattern. Due ot the size of the color shapes. This is also why Multicam goes "brown" at 150 yards and the colors all merge to one color.
The NATO Woodland pattern was based on 200-300 yard resolution, due to its larger color shapes.
Which makes me wonder why we went to those fine patterns when deployed to the middle east where engagements are typically at longer distance? It may have something to do with literally everything out there being the same color, lol.
In urban environments I wonder how large irregular/angled blocks a la WW2 dazzle ship cammo but emulating stone walls and shadow would do.