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To: Bryanw92
“Does the camo pattern really matter that much these days?”

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.

11 posted on 12/20/2009 7:48:19 AM PST by bitterohiogunclinger (America held hostage - day 163)
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To: bitterohiogunclinger

Maybe that’s the real reason for these frequent camo changes. They develop new IR resistance and don’t want to advertise it and to make sure that everyone gets the new stuff, they change the pattern.


15 posted on 12/20/2009 10:17:23 AM PST by Bryanw92 (Imagine a day when the politicians have to hold a bake sale to pay for votes!)
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