Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Camouflage Today

U.S. Army Spc. Jesus B. Fernandez of San Jose, Calif., an assistant team leader with 3rd Platoon, Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, crosses a stream during a unit visit to Angla Kala village in Kunar province, Afghanistan. The two soldiers are wearing the MultiCam camouflage uniforms now being adopted. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Gary A. Witte, 300th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Camouflage Today. An Ancient Art Moves Into The 21st Century -- Defense Media Network

Camouflage has been used in ground combat throughout history, but primarily by hunters called to temporary military duty rather than formalized armies, against whom they often were pitted. The earliest forms – such as covering a combatant with dirt, mud, or bits of foliage – are still in use, even by the most technologically advanced militaries. But, as with all other elements of warfare, camouflage also has been and will be heavily affected by new materials and science.

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My Comment: We hear about stealth helicopters, planes, and boats .... this is about making soldiers and making them as "invisible" as possible.

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