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 == Unidentified Vietnamese Camouflage Patterns ==
-The following are taken from original samples but their use is undocumented. It is as yet undetermined what branches of service or specific units have worn these patterns, but all can be dated to the 1990s.
+The following are taken from original uniform samples sourced in Hanoi, but thus far their specific use is undocumented. It is as yet undetermined what branches of service or specific units have worn these patterns, but all can be dated to the 1990s.
 * This pattern bears some resemblance to other designs worn by the Mobile Police Command, and may also be connected to that unit.

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 == Unidentified Vietnamese Camouflage Patterns ==

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		+	* In March 2026, a new camouflage design was presented to the public, created by the Lion firm for the Forestry Commission of Ghana. By all appearances, this new uniform will be worn by all field personnel and not simply members of the Rapid Response Team (who are now wearing a copy of MARPAT in any case). The new uniform retains the same color palette as the Commission's previous design, but the base design consists of large pixelated shapes in black, dark green, and light green on a medium green base. As with the previous design, there are dark wildlife images overprinted on the basic scheme.
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-* Since at least 2018, the Rapid Response Team (RRT) of the Forestry Services Division has worn a unique camouflage design consisting of irregular olive green and dark brown shapes on a pale green background, with overprinted images (also in dark brown) of trees, crocodile, elephant, giraffe, lion, owl, and zebra.
+* Since at least 2018, the Rapid Response Team (RRT) of the Forestry Commission of Ghana has worn a unique camouflage design consisting of irregular olive green and dark brown shapes on a pale green background, with overprinted images (also in dark brown) of trees, crocodile, elephant, giraffe, lion, owl, and zebra.
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 I am also fortunate to have benefited from the assistance of key personnel working in the military and intelligence fields, the nature of whose work requires anonymity. These gentlemen know who they are. They continue to provide key research materials, editorial advice and administrative support, so that this site remains relevant, accurate and up-to-date. My sincere thanks to these quiet professionals.
-I wish to further acknowledge the many contributions of Mr. Gilles Gorgues, whose large collection has provided several of the color plates that populate the pages on this site. Additional gratitude extends to Mr. Nate Lee and Mr. Djiego Igama who have shared updates and new discoveries, allowing us to expand and add detail to many of the pages on this site.
+I wish to further acknowledge the many contributions of Gilles Gorgues, whose large collection has provided several of the color plates that populate the pages on this site. Additional gratitude extends to Sheng Xie, Djiego Igama, and Nate Lee, who have shared numerous updates and new discoveries, allowing us to expand and add detail to many of the pages on this site.
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-* Another [[digital patterns|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by a Special Unit of the Mobile Forces or Mobile Gendarmerie of the ISF.
+* The dark [[digital patterns|pixelated]] camouflage pattern seen here is worn by the ''Haras Al Houkoume'' (Government Guard), also known as the ''Haras Majles Al Wouzara'' (Council of Ministers' Guard). Adopted around 2017, the design incorporates various shades of grey, with black and midnight blue. The duty of this unit is to provide close protection to the Council of Ministers (مجلس الوزراء اللبناني), with each minister being assigned a protection detail of unit members.
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 == Camouflage from other Lebanese Organizations ==

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		+	== Unidentified Russian Camouflage Patterns ==
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		+	* Possibly related to the so-called "clown" pattern design observed in use with some Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) units, the pattern seen here is another unusual TTsKO "three color" variant, having large, amoebic shapes in violet-brown and ochre on a moss green background. As yet no information has come to light firmly identifying the origins or end user of this particular camouflage design. It may, in fact, date to the Soviet period.
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-* A second, [[DPM]]-based camouflage design was also introduced at some point after November 1985. Incorporating dark grey, blue-grey and russet disruptive shapes on a light grey background, this is the earliest version of a pattern that would remain in use until the present day. There are a number of variations of this design, usually printed on heavy twill fabric, including some with a much lighter grey color palette, and at least one version with very dark maroon shapes instead of russet.
+* A second, [[DPM]]-based camouflage design was also introduced for ''Al Darak'' at some point after November 1985. Incorporating dark grey, blue-grey and russet disruptive shapes on a light grey background, this is the earliest version of a pattern that would remain in use until the present day. There are a number of variations of this design, usually printed on heavy twill fabric, including some with a much lighter grey color palette, and at least one version with very dark maroon shapes instead of russet.
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-*  In February 1994, another variation of the ''Darak'' pattern DPM camouflage was approved for issue. Some versions are printed on ripstop fabric. These newly approved versions have much darker colors, with the reddish-brown becoming more burgundy and the base color a very light pale blue instead of grey.
+*  In February 1994, another variation of the ''al Darak'' pattern DPM camouflage was approved for issue. Some versions are printed on ripstop fabric. These newly approved versions have much darker colors, with the reddish-brown becoming more burgundy and the base color a very light pale blue instead of grey.
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-* First seen in 2017, this brown-dominant [[digital patterns|pixelated]] pattern is worn by the ''Al-Fouhoud'' (Black Panthers) unit of the Internal Security Forces. ''Al-Fouhoud'' are an elite brigade within the ISF that were established in 2007 specializing in hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and rapid reaction.
+* First seen in 2017, this brown-dominant [[digital patterns|pixelated]] pattern is worn by the ''Al-Fouhoud'' (Black Panthers) unit of the Internal Security Forces. ''Al-Fouhoud'' are an elite brigade within the ISF that were established in 2007 specializing in hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and rapid reaction, and are part of the Mobile Gendarmerie. This unit previously wore a blue digital camouflage pattern, the same one currently worn by the Riot Police (see below)
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-* Another [[digital patterns|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by the Mobile Forces Unit of the ISF.
+* Another [[digital patterns|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by a Special Unit of the Mobile Forces or Mobile Gendarmerie of the ISF.
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-* Since 2019 different elements within the ISF are using a blue digital pattern. This pattern will likely replace the unique DPM camouflage pattern with a grey-dominant or blue-dominant "urban" colorway.
+* Since 2019, the Riot Police of the ISF are using a blue digital pattern, having black, dark blue, and blue-grey sections over a pale blue background. This pattern replaced the unique DPM camouflage pattern with a grey-dominant or blue-dominant "urban" colorway for that unit, although the pattern continues to be worn by the Gendarmerie as a whole. The same pattern was previously worn by the ''Al-Fahoud'' (Black Panthers) SWAT unit of the ISF.
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 * The [[lizard]] pattern used by Brazilian Air Force ''(Forças Aérea)'' is characterized by dark green, russet & blue vertical stripes on khaki background. This pattern has been worn from the 1980s into the present, and printed on a variety of fabrics, so several variations exist.
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	* Another [[digital patterns\|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by the Mobile Forces Unit of the ISF.		* Another [[digital patterns\|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by the Mobile Forces Unit of the ISF.

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	* At some point in 2019, the Lebanese State Security Directorate began issuing a pixelated version of their previously issued "blotch" camouflage design. Although the pattern appears to utilize the same color palette as its predecessor, it does appear lighter in color at a distance due to a much different dispersal of the colors.		* At some point in 2019, the Lebanese State Security Directorate began issuing a pixelated version of their previously issued "blotch" camouflage design. Although the pattern appears to utilize the same color palette as its predecessor, it does appear lighter in color at a distance due to a much different dispersal of the colors.

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 * First seen in 2017, this brown-dominant [[digital patterns|pixelated]] pattern is worn by the ''Al-Fouhoud'' (Black Panthers) unit of the Internal Security Forces. ''Al-Fouhoud'' are an elite brigade within the ISF that were established in 2007 specializing in hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and rapid reaction.

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 * The Lebanese Marine Commandos (مغاوير البحر) are a maritime special operations unit initially established in 1997 with the assistance of the [[USA|US Navy SEALs]] and the [[United Kingdom|British Royal Marine Commandos]]. Part of the Lebanese Special Operations Command, the unit is assigned a number of highly specialized tasks, particularly those with a maritime focus. In addition to other, more practical and specialized operational clothing, the unit wears a copy of the [[USA|US]] Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP).
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 * Certain elite units of the Lebanese Armed Forces, including the Commando Regiment, the ''Moukafaha'' Regiment, and certain high-ranking Lebanese Army Generals, began wearing [[Multicam]] pattern camouflage uniforms in 2017. Use of this pattern gradually extended to other units, starting with the Rapid Intervention Brigade and 2nd Brigade, and by 2019 it was considered to have fully replaced the old woodland camouflage design. As with [[woodland]] pattern, variations in fabric and dye lots have produced numerous slightly different versions.

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 * The Lebanese General Directorate of State Security (المديرية العامة لأمن الدولة‎), or ''Amn Eddawla'' - also known as Lebanese State Security - began wearing a brown camouflage design for some personnel, approved for issue in 2011.
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-* A unique "[[splinter]]" camouflage design, with arid coloration, was also adopted by the Sudanese Armed Forces around 2017. Consisting of forest green, reddish-brown, and yellow-ochre splintered shapes on a khaki background, the design has been in service with all ranks.
+* A unique "[[splinter]]" camouflage design, with arid color palette, was adopted by the Sudanese Armed Forces around 2017. Consisting of forest green, reddish-brown, and yellow-ochre splintered shapes on a khaki background, the design has been in service with all ranks. Some versions are printed on a twill fabric, while others are printed on ripstop cotton blend fabric.
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 * A four-color "splattered-blotch" design first appeared in service with Sudanese Army personnel in April 2024, incorporating a similar color palette to that of [[Nigeria]] but using a completely different set of drawings.

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		+	* At one point, during the very late 1970s or early 1980s, the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps tested [[Belgium\|Belgian]] [[jigsaw]] pattern camouflage uniforms for potential adoption by the entire Corps. A small unit deployed to the former Netherlands Antilles tested these uniforms, but ultimately the pattern was rejected.
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	* During the early 1980s, when most of the Dutch Armed Forces were still wearing standard olive green/khaki drab uniforms, the Royal Dutch Marine Corps did make use of [[United Kingdom\|British]] [[DPM]] pattern uniforms, particularly when operating alongside their British Royal Marine counterparts.		* During the early 1980s, when most of the Dutch Armed Forces were still wearing standard olive green/khaki drab uniforms, the Royal Dutch Marine Corps did make use of [[United Kingdom\|British]] [[DPM]] pattern uniforms, particularly when operating alongside their British Royal Marine counterparts.

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 == Unidentified Vietnamese Camouflage Patterns ==
-* The following are taken from original samples but their use is undocumented. It is as yet undetermined what branches of service or specific units have worn these patterns, but all can be dated to the 1990s.
+The following are taken from original samples but their use is undocumented. It is as yet undetermined what branches of service or specific units have worn these patterns, but all can be dated to the 1990s.
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 == Socialist Republic of Vietnam ==
-The country that is today officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (''Cộng hòa xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam'') was once a part of [[France|French]] Indochina. After the Japanese occupation of the Second World War ended, the Việt Minh (who had fought the Japanese during the war) strongly opposed [[France|French]] re-occupation of the country, which rapidly brought about the First Indochina War (1946 to 1954). Ten years later, the Geneva Accords of 1954 effectively ended the war by establishing Indochina's independence from France, and established two nations out of the territory traditionally considered Vietnamese, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in the north, and the State of Vietnam in the south. Within a year, the [[Republic of Vietnam|South Vietnam]] was established after Ngô Đình Diệm deposed Emperor Bảo Đại. His refusal to enter negotiations with North Vietnam over holding nationwide elections led to gradual disintegration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and the start of the Second Indochina War (1959 to 1975). Vietnam was reunited in 1975 when the [[USA|US]] and its allies withdrew all forces from South Vietnam, which was rapidly overrun when North Vietnamese troops shortly thereafter. The unified country was officially re-named the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which it has remained to this day.
+Today the country is officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (''Cộng hòa xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam''), although it was once considered a part of [[France|French Indochina]]. When the Japanese occupation during the Second World War ended, the ''Việt Minh'' (who had fought the Japanese during the war) strongly opposed [[France|French]] re-occupation of Vietnam, which rapidly brought about the First Indochina War (1946 to 1954). Ten years later, the Geneva Accords of 1954 effectively ended the war by establishing Indochina's independence from France, and established two nations out of the territory traditionally considered Vietnamese, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in the north, and the State of Vietnam in the south. Within a year, the [[Republic of Vietnam|South Vietnam]] was established after Ngô Đình Diệm deposed Emperor Bảo Đại. His refusal to enter negotiations with North Vietnam over holding nationwide elections led to gradual disintegration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and instigated the Second Indochina War (1959 to 1975). Vietnam was reunited in 1975 when the [[USA|US]] and its allies withdrew all forces from South Vietnam, which was rapidly overrun by North Vietnamese troops shortly thereafter. The unified country was officially re-named the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which it has remained to this day.
 Vietnam overthrew the Khmer Rouge regime of [[Cambodia]] in 1978, leading to tense relations with [[China]] and ultimately sparking the brief Sino-Vietnamese war between February and March 1979. Vietnamese troops remained in Cambodia until 1989.
-The armed forces of Vietnam are called the Vietnam People's Army (''Quân Đội Nhân Dân Việt Nam'',) or VPA, and includes Ground Defense Forces, Border Defense Forces, the People's Navy, Marine Police (Coast Guard) and the People's Air Defense and Air Force. The principal domestic police force is called People's Public Security of Vietnam ''(Công an Nhân dân Việt Nam)'' (CAND), or the People's Public Security Forces ''(Lực lượng Công an Nhân dân)'' which maintains public security and law enforcement.
+The Vietnamese armed forces have their roots in the ''Quân đội nhân dân Việt Nam,'' (Vietnam People's Army) the armed wing of the ''Việt Minh'' that was formalized by President Ho Chi Minh in 1954. During the Vietnam War, the armed forces were often referred to as the ''Quân đội Bắc Việt'' (North Vietnamese Army), primarily by the US government and the [[Republic of Vietnam]], although internally they were still the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN).
 Since the days of the Second Indochina War, Vietnamese forces have used a large number of camouflage patterns, most of which are produced locally. Some units have even worn VPA style uniforms made from surplus fabric leftover from the Republic of Vietnam era.
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 == Vietnamese People's Armed Forces Camouflage Patterns ==
-* Following the end of the Vietnam War, some original camouflage fabric leftover from Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) stocks was put to use by both the Vietnamese People's Army (VPA) and the Mobile Police Command units (CSCĐ) of the People's Public Security Forces. In particular, surplus [[Leaf|ERDL]] fabric originally worn by the ARVN Ranger (BDQ) units is known to have been worn by members of the ''đặc công'' Special Forces, and some CSCĐ personnel during the Cambodian-Vietnamese War (1978-89). While the uniforms were tailored in typical VPA style, original samples show the fabric weight and colors perfectly match that produced during the war.
+* Following the end of the Vietnam War, some original camouflage fabric leftover from Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) stocks was put to use by both the Vietnamese People's Army (VPA) and the Mobile Police Command units (CSCĐ) of the People's Public Security Forces. In particular, surplus [[Leaf|ERDL]] fabric originally worn by the ARVN Ranger (BDQ) units is known to have been worn by members of the ''đặc công'' Special Forces, and some CSCĐ personnel during the Cambodian-Vietnamese War (1978-89). While the uniforms were tailored in typical VPA style, surviving examples show the fabric weight and colors perfectly match that produced during the war. Some of these uniforms were still being sold or worn into the 1990s.
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 * The Vietnamese Special Forces or ''đặc công'' and airborne forces were issued spot camouflage patterns produced in [[China]] in the late 1980s. Although a wider variety of camouflage was available from the 1990s onwards, use of this pattern by ''đặc công'' units continues. The green-based pattern seen here is believed to be the oldest version of this camouflage.
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