Does the camo pattern really matter that much these days? Western soldiers on today’s battlefields look like a giant shambling mound of gear. Obviously, you don’t wear green in a brown environment, but how effective are these expensive camo changes?
I’m not saying they shouldn’t have it. If the troops need it, then they need it and that settles it for me.
I’m just curious because I’m ex-navy and I’ve noticed that our Navy now wears blue digi-camo, which will make them stand out like a turd in a punchbowl in every possible situation that a sailor can find himself in, except for when they fall overboard and that’s a bad time to be inconspicuous.
When you are talking about standing out on a tarmac in bright daylight, I doubt any pattern makes a difference. However, a recent military channel program on camo development highlights that the biggest challenge is coming up with clothing that aids in cutting down heat and infrared signatures during night ops.
We have a decided advantage over most enemies due to our advantage in night vision.
U.S. BDU’s are treated to reduce infrared emission.