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Developed for use in multiple environments, seasons, elevations, and light conditions, Multicam is a versatile camouflage pattern that effectively conceals the wearer in both the visual and near infrared spectrums.
Early in the war in Afghanistan, American military forces realized ACU digicam (ARPAT) was not effective in arid environments. It can be perceived as a solid color from a distance and up close, pixilated patterns clash with the natural environment. Crye Precision took up the call to produce a more versatile camouflage based on the needs of the United States Army. Using photos of the Afghan environment, documenting common light and terrain changes, researching how the human brain perceives color, studying how animals use camouflage in nature, and consulting with hundreds of soldiers resulted in the camouflage system soldiers can't wait to get into.
Multicam takes on the shades of the surrounding environment, disguises volume and shape, and balances scale and contrast by using seven shades without a distinct repeating pattern. Large swaths of medium colors change seamlessly across the material to break up the wearer's silhouette, while small patches of grey and dark brown appear randomly to blend into the immediate environment. Multicam also reflects the colors of the surrounding area so one style of camouflage can work for a myriad of environments and lighting conditions.
Multicam has been rigorously tested by the United States Army and proven to be the most effective camouflage for desert environments, but its unique design makes it a powerful tactical advantage in any location.
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Is the multicam uniform authorized by the 82nd?
Yes, the multicam uniform is authorized for wear by the 82nd Airborne Division in the U.S. Army. The multicam pattern is now the standard combat uniform for the Army and is widely used by various units, including the 82nd Airborne Division.
When did the us army start issuing the multicam army combat uniform to soldiers deploying to afghanistan?
The U.S. Army started issuing the Multicam Army Combat Uniform (ACU) to soldiers deploying to Afghanistan in July 2010. The Multicam pattern was chosen as it provides better camouflage effectiveness in the Afghan terrain compared to the prior Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP). The use of Multicam ACU aimed to enhance the soldiers' combat effectiveness in the specific environment.
Can you wear ASI Badges with the new MultiCam uniform?
YES, it is authorized. No PIN ON versions with Body Armor.
When did they us multicam uniform come out?
It came out in early 2010 and was initially issued to troops first going to Afghanistan. There is still not enough for people outside of the war zone to be issued it.
When is the multicam uniform fro the army going to be issued?
Units deploying to Afghanistan began receiving them in April 2010, IIRC. Special Forces and other select units had been acquiring them for some time prior to that.
What color the US sharpshooter uniform?
They wear the same uniforms as the rest of their unit. This may be the ACU or MultiCam uniform for the Army, the MARPAT uniform for the Marines, the ABU for the Air Force.... special operations units have a bit more leniency in what they wear as far as uniforms go. They might wear any of the above, or even the phased out BDU, DCU, or ERDL uniforms if they saw fit to.
Is brown fleece caps authorized with multicam uniforms?
Yes
What does the Army wear?
ACU'S and some units are starting to get multicam
How much water can i put in the new multicam camelbak motherlode multicam camelbak thermobak?
The standard motherload system can hold 3 liters comfortably but you can get it up to 3.2 liters if you bleed your line as you fill.
What are the benefits of a multicam system?
There several uses for this term Maulticam. One is the Multicam using several cameras for video chat eg. with Skype. Each camera provides a different image and the person at the other end can choose to see all the images simultaneously in different areas of the screen.
Who uses multicam?
Currently, mainly Special Forces from several countries or there military uses it but is not official issue. U.S. Special Forces use it and the Army is testing it in Afghanistan and the U.K. has adopted a Multi-Terrain Pattern that is MultiCam modified to look, in shapes, more like their old DPM. The U.K. is the only country to have adopted it for official use.
Does multicam work?
In a word, yes. Using photos of the Afghan environment, documenting common light and terrain changes, researching how the human brain perceives color, studying how animals use camouflage in nature, and consulting with hundreds of soldiers resulted in the camouflage system soldiers can't wait to get into. Multicam takes on the shades of the surrounding environment, disguises volume and shape, and balances scale and contrast by using seven shades without a distinct repeating pattern. Large swaths of medium colors change seamlessly across the material to break up the wearer's silhouette, while small patches of grey and dark brown appear randomly to blend into the immediate environment. Multicam also reflects the colors of the surrounding area so one style of camouflage can work for a myriad of environments and lighting conditions. Multicam has been rigorously tested by the United States Army and proven to be the most effective camouflage for desert environments
