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Other Camouflage Patterns worn by the UAE

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 * Created by federal decree in late 2022, the National Guard Command (NGC) bridges a gap between law enforcement and national emergency services. In 2024, the NGC adopted a unique camouflage design consisting of dark grey hexagonal shapes printed on a light grey background. From a distance, the clusters of hexagons create a larger macropattern.
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 == Other Camouflage Patterns worn by the UAE ==

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 The United Arab Emirates (دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة) is a federation of small Arab states, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah, and Fujairah. Historically referred to as the "Pirate Coast" by the British, a series of treaties first instigated in 1820 established a protective relationship between this region and the British Empire that would continue into the modern era.
-The small sheikdoms that comprise the UAE were known collectively as the Trucial States (إمارات الساحل المتصالح) until 1971, each of which maintained its own military forces. These forces were combined to form the Union Defence Force (UDF), the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates, that consists of the Army, Air Force and Navy. Law enforcement in the UAE remains the responsibility of the individual emirates, but a Special Security Force is maintained by the Ministry of Interior for internal security purposes. Although all emirates contribute personnel and finances to support the UDF, three of these states also still maintain their own small regional military commands. These are the Abu Dhabi Defence Force, Dubai Defence Force, and Ras al-Khaimah Defence Force.
+The small sheikdoms that comprise the UAE were known collectively as the Trucial States (إمارات الساحل المتصالح) until 1971, each of which maintained its own military forces. These forces were combined to form the Union Defence Force (UDF), the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates, that consists of the Army, Air Force and Navy. Law enforcement in the UAE remains the responsibility of the individual emirates, but a Special Security Force is maintained by the Ministry of Interior for internal security purposes. Toward the end of 2022, a federal decree created the UAE National Guard to boost internal security as well as provide national search & rescue and ambulance services. Although all emirates contribute personnel and finances to support the UDF, three of these states also still maintain their own small regional military commands. These are the Abu Dhabi Defence Force, Dubai Defence Force, and Ras al-Khaimah Defence Force.
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 == Other Camouflage Patterns worn by the UAE ==

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 * Another four-color desert [[DPM]] pattern was produced for the UAE by a South Korean company, and issued concurrently with the lighter colored designs shown above. This pattern consists of dark and medium brown and light khaki disruptive shapes on a cream-colored background, with two shades of heavy stippling surrounding many of the shapes. It is very similar to pattern documented in service with [[Saudi Arabia]], but does not appear to have been adopted by that country.
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 * At least one variation of the British Tropical [[DPM]] pattern has been worn by UAE Forces in the early 1990s. There is little evidence to suggest the pattern remained in service for very long.

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 * Another four-color desert [[DPM]] pattern was produced for the UAE by a South Korean company, and issued concurrently with the lighter colored designs shown above. This pattern consists of dark and medium brown and light khaki disruptive shapes on a cream-colored background, with two shades of heavy stippling surrounding many of the shapes. It is very similar to pattern documented in service with [[Saudi Arabia]], but does not appear to have been adopted by that country.
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 * At least one variation of the British Tropical [[DPM]] pattern has been worn by UAE Forces in the early 1990s. There is little evidence to suggest the pattern remained in service for very long.

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-* As with many Arab Gulf states, a four-color desert derivative of British [[DPM]] pattern was worn by Dubai and possibly the other Emirates until a standardized pattern was introduced for the entire Union Defence Force. The UAE versions tend to incorporate colors that do not contrast that well with each other, achieving a somewhat blended appearance at a distance. These patterns were used no later than the early 1990s.
+* As with many Arab Gulf states, a four-color desert derivative of British [[DPM]] pattern was worn by Dubai and possibly the other Emirates until a standardized pattern was introduced for the entire Union Defence Force. The UAE versions tend to incorporate colors that do not contrast that well with each other, achieving a somewhat blended appearance at a distance. These patterns were used no later than the early 1990s, and appear to have been phased out by 1993.
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 * At least one variation of the British Tropical [[DPM]] pattern has been worn by UAE Forces in the early 1990s. There is little evidence to suggest the pattern remained in service for very long.
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-* At some point in the 1990s, the UDF standardized to a copy of the [[USA|US]] six-color "chocolate chip" desert pattern camouflage.
+* Around 1993, the UDF discarded its old desert DPM pattern and standardized to a copy of the [[USA|US]] six-color "chocolate chip" desert pattern camouflage.
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-* A five-color version of the "chocolate chip" pattern also exists, and was worn by some members of the UAE Army. As the colors are quite different from the US copy, it is unknown whether these patterns were issued at the same time, concurrently, or possibly to different units.
+* A five-color version of the "chocolate chip" pattern was also introduced circa 1993, and was worn by some members of the UAE Armed Forces. As the colors are quite different from the US copy, it is unknown whether these patterns were issued at the same time, concurrently, or possibly to different units.
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 == Other Camouflage Patterns worn by the UAE ==
-* The camouflage design seen here is woodland-style design, but is not derivative of the original US m81 [[woodland]] pattern. It has long been rumored that this design was developed in the USA for possible use as a desert camouflage pattern, but very little evidence exists to substantiate that claim. Sources have confirmed, however, that uniforms in this pattern were sold by an American manufacturer to one of the Emirates, most likely Abu Dhabi, during the mid-1980s, where they remained in service for only a few years before being replaced by the desert DPM pattern.
+* The camouflage design seen here is woodland-style design, but is not derivative of the original US m81 [[woodland]] pattern. It has long been rumored that this design was developed in the USA for possible use as a desert camouflage pattern, but very little evidence exists to substantiate that claim. Evidence does suggest, however, that uniforms in this pattern were sold by an American manufacturer to one of the Emirates, most likely Abu Dhabi, during the mid-1980s, where they remained in service for only a few years before being replaced by the desert DPM pattern.
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		+	* The Abu Dhabi Defence Force (ADDF) issued British DPM pattern camouflage in its formative years, although possibly only to members of the Commando unit (Desert Wolves), which was formed in 1971.
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	* The camouflage design seen here is woodland-style design, but is not derivative of the original US m81 [[woodland]] pattern. It has long been rumored that this design was developed in the USA for possible use as a desert camouflage pattern, but very little evidence exists to substantiate that claim. Sources have confirmed, however, that uniforms in this pattern were sold by an American manufacturer to one of the Emirates, most likely Abu Dhabi, during the mid-1980s, where they remained in service for only a few years before being replaced by the desert DPM pattern.		* The camouflage design seen here is woodland-style design, but is not derivative of the original US m81 [[woodland]] pattern. It has long been rumored that this design was developed in the USA for possible use as a desert camouflage pattern, but very little evidence exists to substantiate that claim. Sources have confirmed, however, that uniforms in this pattern were sold by an American manufacturer to one of the Emirates, most likely Abu Dhabi, during the mid-1980s, where they remained in service for only a few years before being replaced by the desert DPM pattern.

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-* Introduced circa 2015-16, a new [[digital patterns|pixelated camouflage design]] has been adopted by the UDF. The pattern consists of sparse concentrations of medium brown, yellow-green, and light tan on a sand-colored background. Uniforms have been observed in circulation on standard ground troops and high-ranking Army officers.
+* Introduced circa 2015-16, a new [[digital patterns|pixelated camouflage design]] has been adopted by the UDF. The pattern consists of sparse concentrations of medium brown, yellow-green, and pinkish-tan on a sand-colored background.
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-* A branch of the UAE Federal Police called the Special Security Forces wear an "urban" [[DPM]] pattern camouflage uniform with blue-purple colorway, very similar to the pattern worn by [[Qatar]]. As with most nations of this part of the world, sources for printed fabric and uniform construction have varied considerably over the years, producing a wide variety of color variations. The version pictured here is only a sample of what has been issued. This was introduced in the early 1990s and continues to be worn into the present era.
+* A branch of the UAE Ministry of the Interior called the Special Security Forces wear an "urban" [[DPM]] pattern camouflage uniform with blue-purple colorway, very similar to the pattern worn by [[Qatar]]. As with most nations of this part of the world, sources for printed fabric and uniform construction have varied considerably over the years, producing a wide variety of color variations. The version pictured here is only a sample of what has been issued. This was introduced in the early 1990s and continues to be worn into the present era.
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