HerrJaegermeister
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I just watched a program on the History Channel about the evolution of camo for the military. They talked about successes and failures in camo designs. They highlighted experiments done by the Marine Corps do develop a computer generated camo pattern. What they developed was a rip-off of the German Flecktar pattern!!!
Anyway, they discussed that Vietnam tiger stripe camo was more of a fashion statement for elite troops because the dyes faded in the sun and they actually stuck out more compared to dirty olive drab tropical uniforms.
Speaking of sticking out more, the gray, light gray and black shades of the Woodland/Urban pattern that is supposed to be an urban concealment aide is plain stupid. It makes you stick out like a sore thumb. Maybe it is a confidence builder for SWAT or SERT teams, but I just don't see how it is an effective pattern. Why not just issue a dull gray to match most shades of concrete for BDUs. Then use black web and tactical gear and use proper tactics?
Anyway, they discussed that Vietnam tiger stripe camo was more of a fashion statement for elite troops because the dyes faded in the sun and they actually stuck out more compared to dirty olive drab tropical uniforms.
Speaking of sticking out more, the gray, light gray and black shades of the Woodland/Urban pattern that is supposed to be an urban concealment aide is plain stupid. It makes you stick out like a sore thumb. Maybe it is a confidence builder for SWAT or SERT teams, but I just don't see how it is an effective pattern. Why not just issue a dull gray to match most shades of concrete for BDUs. Then use black web and tactical gear and use proper tactics?