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Camouflage Combat Uniform
CAMOUFLAGE COMBAT UNIFORM COL Robert F. Mortlock, USA (Ret.) The development, testing, and fielding of combat uniforms for soldiers offer acquisition professionals an opportunity to analyze how programs progress through the U.S. defense acquisition system. This case centers on the U.S. Army’s decision to change the camouflage patterns on combat uniforms and equipment for soldiers. The case is broadly applicable to project managers, business managers, engineers, testers, and logisticians involved in project management, while specifically targeting defense acquisition professionals. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking and analysis skills in the areas of stakeholder management, resource management, and decision making in a complex environment. The case is developed in two distinct parts. Part I provides an analysis of the Army’s development of a plan with an increased chance of success in meeting desired objectives. Part II analyzes how the Army decided to change the ITIO camouflage pattern on combat uniforms through UIS N Q UN C CH C A EAR OM IV an informed, knowledge-based process. E S P E E E S R T R N H I S C T E I S I F O T R N DOI: https://doi.org/10.22594/dau.20-854.27.04 E I Y H D st Keywords: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Strategic Communication A L N U 2 O M 020 TI 1NI CIA ASSO Image designed by Michael Bubar-Krukowski Camouflage Combat Uniform https://www.dau.edu The Situation, October 2013 The Army Program Manager for Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment (PM SPIE) sat in his office at Fort Belvoir in total disbelief as he read an email from the contracting officer stating that a contract for the Army to purchase the camouflage pattern had never actually been accepted by the contractor. -
Catalog 134 2 ACU Patches with Hook Fastener
ARMY www.supplyroom.com Photo Courtesy of Damian Trice Phone Orders: (800) 458-5180 • (256) 835-7676 • Fax Orders: (800) 521-5027 Email: [email protected] • [email protected] Catalog 134 2 ACU Patches with Hook Fastener 1st Infantry Div 1st Armor Div 1st Cavalry Div 1st Army 1st Aviation Bde 1st Corps 1st Field Force 1st Support Cmd 1st Personnel Cmd 1st Signal Bde 1st Mar Exp Frc PV-0001A PV-0001B PV-0001C PV-0001D PV-0001E PV-0001F PV-0001G PV-0001H PV-0001I PV-0001J PV-0001K 1st Medical Bde 1st Info Op Cmd 1st Space Bde 1st Sustainment Bde 1st Infantry Div 1st Man Enhance 1st Eng Bde 1st Marine Div 1st Mission Spt Cmd 2nd Infantry Div 2nd Armor Div PV-0001L PV-0001M PV-0001N PV-0001O PV-0001P PV-0001Q PV-0001S PV-0001U PV-0001V PV-0002A PV-0002B 2nd Army Cavalry 2nd Army 2nd Field Force 2nd Mil Int Cmd 2nd Signal Bde 2nd Support Bde 2nd Medical Bde 2nd Marine Aircraft 2nd Eng Bde 2nd Marine Div 3rd Infantry Div PV-0002C PV-0002D PV-0002E PV-0002F PV-0002G PV-0002H PV-0002I Wing PV-0002K PV-0002U PV-0003A PV-0002J 3rd Armor Div 3rd Army 3rd Corps 3rd COSCOM 3rd Personnel Cmd 3rd Signal Bde 3rd Cav Regt 3rd Med Cmd 3rd Trans Agency 3rd Chemical Bde 3rd Sust Bde PV-0003B PV-0003C PV-0003D PV-0003E PV-0003F PV-0003G PV-0003H PV-0003I PV-0003J PV-0003K PV-0003L 3rd Marine Aircraft 3rd Man Enhance Bde 3rd Marine Div 4th Infantry Div 4th Army 4th Trans Cmd 4th Medical Bde 4th Man Enhan Bde 4th Sust Cmd 4th Sust Bde 5th Infantry Div Wing PV-0003N PV-0003U PV-0004A PV-0004B PV-0004C PV-0004D PV-0004E PV-0004K PV-0004L PV-0005A PV-0003M -
Active Multispectral Camouflage Panels
ACTIVE MULTISPECTRAL CAMOUFLAGE PANELS Kamil Zuber*1, Simon Firth2, Peter Murphy1 Vivienne Wheaton 1Future Industries Institute, 2UniSA Ventures Maritime Division University of South Australia Defence Science and Technology Group Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 506 Lorimer Street, Fishermans Bend, Victoria 3207 [Kamil.Zuber, Simon.Firth, Peter.J.Murphy]@unisa.edu.au [email protected] *corresponding author Not being seen ‘in the field’ or in other words, a combat not as effective if used outside of the one environment they are situation, can provide a critical advantage towards survivability and matched for. By contrast, what we propose is an active protecting military assets. Current camouflage technologies and multispectral camouflage system, designed to sample spectral approaches are fixed and unchangeable post-manufacture, and signatures of ambient environments and then display an even when designed for terrain-specific environments, remain optimally background-matched pattern to a ‘camouflage array’ limited in their desired effect. We have developed active, of cells affixed on a military platform. Herein we present the multispectral camouflage panels based on conducting polymers that latest stage of the development of the hardware component - provide for visual and Near Infrared (NIR) reflectivity to adapt (in the camouflage panels. real-time) to the ever-changing natural environment. This will furnish the material basis that is fundamental to an automatically II. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN adapting, bespoke camouflage solution for protecting military vehicles and assets. There are several aspects to consider when designing an effective camouflage strategy. Firstly, there is the survivability Keywords—camouflage, active camouflage, multispectral, onion model [1] which defines ‘layers of protection’ in the concealment field from ‘not being there’ (added more recently) to ‘not being seen’ to ‘not being targeted’, etc. -
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Canadian Armed Forces Dress Instructions
National A-DH-265-000/AG-001 Defence CANADIAN ARMED FORCES DRESS INSTRUCTIONS (English) (Supersedes A-AD-265-000/AG-001 dated 2017-02-01) Issued on Authority of the Chief of the Defence Staff OPI: DHH 2017-12-15 A-DH 265-000/AG-001 FOREWORD 1. A-DH-265-000/AG-001, Canadian Armed Forces Dress Instructions, is issued on authority of the Chief of Defence Staff. 2. The short title for this publication shall be CAF Dress Instructions. 3. A-DH-265-000/AG-001 is effective upon receipt and supersedes all dress policy and rules previously issued as a manual, supplement, order, or instruction, except: a. QR&O Chapter 17 – Dress and Appearance; b. QR&O Chapter 18 – Honours; c. CFAO 17-1, Safety and protective equipment- Motorcycles, Motor scooters, Mopeds, Bicycles and Snowmobiles; and 4. Suggestions for revision shall be forwarded through the chain of command to the Chief of the Defence Staff, Attention: Director History and Heritage. See Chapter 1. i A-DH 265-000/AG-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................................... i CHAPTER 1 COMMAND, CONTROL AND STAFF DUTIES ............................................................. 1-1 COMMAND ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................... -
Assessment of Camouflage Effectiveness Based on Perceived Color Difference and Gradient Magnitude
sensors Letter Assessment of Camouflage Effectiveness Based on Perceived Color Difference and Gradient Magnitude Xueqiong Bai, Ningfang Liao * and Wenmin Wu National Laboratory of Colour Science and Engineering, School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China; [email protected] (X.B.); [email protected] (W.W.) * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +86-136-7121-0649 Received: 22 June 2020; Accepted: 16 August 2020; Published: 19 August 2020 Abstract: We propose a new model to assess the effectiveness of camouflage in terms of perceived color difference and gradient magnitude. The “image color similarity index” (ICSI) and gradient magnitude similarity deviation (GMSD) were employed to analyze color and texture differences, respectively, between background and camouflage images. Information entropy theory was used to calculate weights for each metric, yielding an overall camouflage effectiveness metric. During the analysis process, both spatial and color perceptions of the human visual system (HVS) were considered, to mimic real-world observations. Subjective tests were used to compare our proposed method with previous methods, and our results confirmed the validity of assessing camouflage effectiveness based on perceived color difference and gradient magnitude. Keywords: image processing; color appearance; camouflage effectiveness 1. Introduction Camouflage, which serves to blend objects into the background by using similar colors and patterns, has many applications in the fields of bionics and robotics, and for military purposes. Over the past few decades, elements of computer vision, statistical analysis, image processing, nanomaterials, human visual perception, and ergonomics have been introduced to camouflage research [1–5]. A good evaluation method to test the effectiveness of camouflage is very important—one which can provide an effective theoretical basis for camouflage research, predict the performance of camouflage in advance, and help to subsequently optimize the design of camouflage patterns. -
US Army National Guard Divisions and Brigade Combat Teams
2010 Compiled by AUSA’s Table of Contents Institute of Land Warfare Graphics in italics Research and writing Foreword . vii . Danielle Giovannelli Chapter 1: National Defense 1 Civilian Control . 1 Editing Constitutional Authority . 1 Sandra J. Daugherty Department of Defense . 2 Department of Defense . 2–3 Graphics and design Military Services . 2 Kevin Irwin Military Departments . 3 Joint Chiefs of Staff . 3 Joint Chiefs of Staff . 4 Technical support Unified Commands . 4 Master Print, Inc. Unified Commands and Their Army Components . 5 National Security Strategy . 4 National Military Strategy . 6 National Military Missions . 7 Cover Photograph Useful Websites . 8 U.S. Army Pfc. Stephen Atwood, from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, scouts for enemy activity during an operation Chapter 2: Land Component 9 in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, 13 February 2010. An American Heritage . 9 Mission of the Army . 10 (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez, U.S. Air Force/Released) Department of the Army . 10 . Department of the Army . 10 . Photographs courtesy of the United States Army Army Chief of Staff . 11 . and the Department of Defense Sergeant Major of the Army . 11 Army Components . .11 . Selected Reserve . .11 . Individual Ready Reserve . 11. Inactive National Guard (ING) . 12 © 2010 by The Army National Guard . 13 The Association of the United States Army The National Guard Bureau . 13 All rights reserved . Army National Guard Chain of Command . 14 State Mission . 14 Individual copies of Profile of the U.S. Army 2010 —one per customer—are Federal Mission . 15. available free of charge on a first-come/first-served basis while supplies last . -
2015 Full Line Catalog Right to the Core a B
2015 FULL LINE CATALOG RIGHT TO THE CORE A B PRECISION. DURABILITY. COMFORT. STYLE. Propper makes gear that works right, right when it’s supposed to. Whether you’re in the service, on the job or off for the weekend, our gear is designed to keep you moving, wherever the action is. CONTENT Pants 4 EMS 12 Belts 14 Shirts 18 C Headwear 28 BDU 32 Genuine Gear 36 TAC.U 38 Services/Size Chart 40 Military Uniforms 42 D Outerwear 46 Footwear 58 Accessories 62 E Bags 64 F NEW ITEMS G A. Packable Full Zip Windshirt p. 52, B. Tablet Case with Stand p. 74, C. Series 200 Boot p. 60, D. Covert Button-Up p. 21, E. 180 Belt p. 15, F. Summerweight Tactical Pant p. 11, G. U.C. Pack and accessories p. 64 PANTS PANTS WORKS RIGHT, RIGHT WHEN IT’S SUPPOSED TO Move freely with our Tactical Pant with stretch fabric, designed for enhanced movement and comfort. You’ll feel the difference in every stitch, every seam and every pocket. NEW ITEM TACTICAL PANT With stretch fabric F5252-2Y MSRP $59.99 The Tactical Pant with stretch fabric is designed for enhanced movement, with a comfortable, stretching material and an action- stretch waistband. Nine pockets hold everything from your phone to your multi-tool. DWR (durable water repellent) finish protector repels stains and liquids, and our innovative “pocket in a pocket” will prevent you from sitting on your wallet all day long. • Stretch fabric for enhanced movement and comfort • DWR (durable water repellent) finish protector repels stains and liquids • Nine-pocket design • Extra-large belt loops designed for nylon -
Product Guide 2014 Premium Military Equipment
PREMIUM MILITARY EQUIPMENT PRODUCT GUIDE 2014 BRIEFING CONTENT Apart from his technical equipment, a soldier‘s most important combat item is his body. That is why we set out 6 Baselayer to develop gear to defend the body as well as possible, 8 Second Layer while increasing each individual‘s effectiveness. The geographical location of our firm, at the foot of the Alps 10 Combat Shirt has had a large influence on the choice of materials for 12 Instructor Shirt our entire product range. This is readily evident in many of the products appearing in the 2014 range. 16 Raider Shirt 18 Raider Pants Claw Gear - Premium Military Equipment 20 Stalker Shirt 22 Stalker Pants KEY 26 Operator Combat Pants 28 Enforcer Tactical Pants 2-way-stretch water repellent 32 Aviceda 34 Milvago 4-way-stretch wind proof 36 Harpia moisture wicking warming 40 Harpagus 42 Combat Insulation Light dries quickly water proof 44 Gloves 47 Headwear & three layer lightweight Protection membrane tough 50 Knives 51 Mission Sensor & compressible low noise Lightsticks 52 T-Shirts 54 Size Chart All prices are suggested retail prices including VAT. All rights, changes and errors reserved. 2 3 DEFEND YOUR BASE For our Baselayer series, we deliberately chose the Baselayer line of products from Cordura. This cloth which was specially developed for military and law enforcement has the qualities that we look for in a perfect soldier underwear. Colors: Black, Sandstone from € 36.90 130g/170g (Size M) BASELAYER SHIRT & LONG SLEEVE The perfect skin form shirt for year round use featuring “No Melt - No Drip“ performance. -
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Battlegroup Parola Factions Uusimaa
Battlegroup Parola Date: 23-24.07.2016 Location: Ilveskallio military training grounds, Hattula (110km from Helsinki) Game price: 45 euros paid in advance Story: Battlegroup Parola is set in an alternate Finland where a civil war is breaking out. The conflict will pit the Uusimaa battlegroups’ mechanized light infantry units against those of the Pirkanmaa battlegroup. An unknown country has also sent a military intelligence/reconnaissance force to the area but their motives are unknown. Factions Uusimaa Uniforms: Marpat, Cadpat, Vegetato, Multicam, Multicam tropic, MTP, AOR2, Digital Flora, ATACS FG, M90, M05, M91, M98, M84 Armband: Red + player number Age limit: 17, squadleaders and higher 18+ Vehicles allowed: Yes Commander: TBA - Infantry Company(150+ players): Consisting of multiple platoons, which will be tasked with both offensive and defensive missions, and other objectives as assigned by the battalion commander. The company will split a base with other friendly forces, and will occasionally be provided transportation by game master trucks. - Mechanized infantry(<100 players): The unit will be tasked with offensive missions, supporting friendly forces as assigned by the battalion commander. The unit will share a base with other friendly forces. Anyone signing up for this unit must have a spot in a vehicle before signing up! All vehicles must be preapproved by game masters(email [email protected]). You can also rent ATVs for your team/yourself by emailing the game masters. - Reconnaissance platoon(about 30 players): The platoon will conduct recon, sabotage and other missions as instructed by the battalion commander. Everyone signing up for this unit are expected to be able to handle most of the event self-sustained. -
Afghanistan National Army Uses Forest Camouflage and Forests Only
Afghanistan National Army uses Forest camouflage and Forests only cover two percent of the Country! In the past few months the media has been posting articles about how the U.S. taxpayers wasted 28 million dollars in a forest camouflage pattern for the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) that was never tested. This story came about from report (and an ongoing investigation) from SIGAR (Office of the Special Inspector General of Afghanistan Reconstruction). While the figure of 28 million dollars includes the 24+ million dollar difference between a special combat cut uniform the ANA selected like the one used by the U.S. Army, versus going with the older less expensive BDU cut, (as the Afghanistan Police use). The camouflage license to date for the ANA only accounts for just over 3 million dollars (not 28 million) so the cost savings over the next ten years estimated to be between 60-70 million by SIGAR is not coming from changing to a royalty free camouflage (the camouflage change will only save between 3-5 million over 10 years) but from the change in the uniform cut which accounts for most of the savings. The uniform cut refers to the design or assembly of the uniform such as pocket placement, zippers, buttons, collar type, fabric specification… The extra 24+ million spent on the uniform cut does not have anything to do with the camouflage pattern used. The U.S. Army when confronted with the poor performance of their UCP (Universal Camouflage Pattern) used since 2004. Changed in 2010, but they did not select a royalty free pattern from Natick (U.S.