Demobilization uniform of special forces. Special forces uniform: camouflage features and possible colors. USA

Fighters prefer non-standard stocks, sights, body armor and boots. Military personnel of the units special purpose The Ministry of Defense, Internal Troops and SOBR of the Special Purpose Center (TSSN) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs agreed to tell the newspaper "Military-Industrial Courier" why American colors are popular in Russian special forces, how effective domestic body armor and night vision devices are, how they select combat equipment and weapons.

IN last years the main characters of television reports and photographs from North Caucasus became fighters of various special forces units performing tasks to combat the terrorist underground. In the video and photo chronicles it is striking that field uniform clothes, bulletproof vests, communications equipment, etc., the special forces have different ones, so to speak, according to the world.

IN modern world private production segment tactical equipment and protective equipment is developing very dynamically. Even such well-financed Western divisions as the American Delta, British SAS and others buy the products they like with their own money. After all, the success of any operation depends on uniforms, equipment, and especially weapons. How are things going with the Russian security forces, what problems are there, what would you like to change?

If for civilian A beret is an ordinary headdress, which, in principle, is more popular among women; for military personnel, a beret is not just a component of uniform, but a symbol. Currently, each branch of the Russian Armed Forces has its own beret. Headdresses differ not only in color, but also in the rules and rights of wearing them. Therefore, not everyone knows the difference between, for example, the GRU special forces beret and the headgear of the Marines.

The first mentions of army headdress

The very first army berets appeared at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in England and Scotland. Then the warriors wear special hats that look like a beret. However, the mass distribution of such a headdress began only during the First World War. The first to wear them were soldiers of tank and mechanized units of the French army.

Next, the baton for the introduction of such an element of clothing was taken by Great Britain. With the advent of tanks, the question arose of what a tank driver should wear, because the helmet was very uncomfortable, and the cap was too bulky. Therefore, it was decided to introduce the black beret. The color was chosen on the basis that tankers constantly work and are near equipment, and black soot and oil are not visible.

The appearance of the beret in the army

During World War II, such hats became even more popular, especially among the Allied troops. US Special Forces soldiers noted the following conveniences of these hats:

• First of all, they hid the hair well;
• Dark colors were not visible in the dark;
• The berets were warm enough;
• He could wear a helmet or helmet.

Accordingly, some types and branches of the British and US troops adopted a headdress as one of the main elements of uniform. IN Soviet army this element of clothing began to appear already in the early sixties, as the main attribute of the landing force and special forces. Since then, the rules and wearing of such hats have remained virtually unchanged.

What does the special forces take?

At the end of the 20th century, berets became an integral part of the everyday and ceremonial uniforms of the armies of many countries. Almost every defense-capable state has elite special units that have their own unique headdress:

1. The mountain infantry detachments of the French armed forces, the Alpine Chasseurs, wear a dark blue beret of sufficiently large diameter.
2. Elite Foreign Legion Characterized by headdresses of a light green hue.
3. French naval special forces are distinguished by wearing a green beret.
4. German airborne troops and reconnaissance units wear maroon berets, but with different emblems on it.
5. The Royal Netherlands Marines are distinguished by wearing dark blue elements of their uniform, while paratroopers wear burgundy headdresses.
6. The British SAS special forces have been wearing beige caps since the mid-forties of the last century, and the Marine Corps have been wearing green caps.
7. US Rangers are recognizable by the same color as British Special Forces - beige.
8. US Special Forces have worn green berets since 1961, which is how they got their nickname.

You may notice that most NATO member countries have identical color schemes for their hats. As for the shape, all armies have it round, and differ only in size.

Distribution in the USSR Armed Forces

In 1967, an updated uniform was adopted for the Airborne Forces. Famous Soviet artist A.B. Zhuk submitted a proposal for consideration by General V.F. Margelov to use crimson hats as an attribute of paratroopers, referring to the use of such hats in other countries of the world. The commander agreed and the beret was approved. For privates and sergeants, there was an emblem in the form of an asterisk, which was attached to the front center of the beret, and on the right was a blue flag, and for officers a cockade was provided.

A year later, a blue beret was adopted for paratroopers, since the leadership considered that it more symbolizes the color of the sky. As for the Marine Corps, the color black was approved for this type of troops. Black berets were also used by tank crews, but not as the main gear, but during maintenance and repair of equipment to protect their heads from dirt.

The difference between the uniform of the GRU special forces and other branches of the military

Special forces developed with the Airborne Forces simultaneously and due to similar specifics And The application and task profile of these troops, their uniforms were identical. The special forces soldiers wore exactly the same uniform as the paratroopers. Outwardly, it is very difficult to distinguish who is standing in front of you: a special forces soldier or an airborne soldier. After all, the color, the shape, and the cockade itself are the same. However, the GRU had one caveat.

Blue berets and Airborne uniform V Soviet time special forces soldiers mainly wore educational units or at a parade. After training centers soldiers were assigned to combat units, which could be carefully disguised as other types of troops. This was especially true for those who were sent to serve abroad.

Instead of a blue and white vest, beret and lace-up boots, the soldiers were given the usual combined arms uniform, for example, like tank crews or signalmen. So we could forget about berets. This was done in order to hide the presence of the special forces from the eyes of the enemy. Thus, for the GRU, the blue beret is a ceremonial headdress and only in those cases when it is allowed to be worn.

The GRU special forces beret is not just a type of headdress and an integral part of the uniform, but a symbol of valor and courage, honor and nobility, the right to wear which is not given to everyone, even the most experienced and courageous warrior.

Video: how do they pass the standards for a maroon beret?

In this video, Pavel Zelennikov will show how the special forces elite receives an olive and maroon beret:

Today it is difficult to find truly high-quality uniforms. In most cases, you have to deal with dubious variants originating from China.

The form looks quite beautiful, and it is almost impossible to distinguish it from the original. However, as soon as such attributes appear in “field” conditions, quality takes precedence over visual superiority - it simply gives in.

For the military, every little detail is very significant, especially important is physical mobility and a number of directly tactical, defensive and protective functions, which become possible thanks to workwear.

Uniforms are issued to military units, including the organ foreign intelligence represented by the GRU special service. This is a form of special purpose, which must be functional, convenient and practical.

Nowadays it is not uncommon to see reports on television channels and articles in the media. mass media, Internet broadcasts about various special forces.

People ignorant of this issue can simply comment appearance fighters are like this - they are all the same: camouflage, berets, vests... But this is only at first glance.

All uniforms have historically established features. In addition to household quality, military uniform GRU special forces both in the old days and to this day, not only facilitates the service, but also protects its own owner.

The protective function allows a person, when performing job responsibilities protect yourself from the effects of negative natural factors. Tactical clothing for GRU special forces also helps minimize accidents and the risk of unpredictable situations.

Types of clothing, styles

As a rule, the entire variety of uniforms of law enforcement agencies is focused on its classification according to seasonality:

• summer;
• winter

You can also notice the division of the form according to its direct application:

• Types of clothing for field activities. Used in combat. As a rule, the field uniform of the GRU special forces is accompanied by its use in the most difficult moments of service, therefore, special requirements are placed on it.
• Front door- ideal for presenting military and state awards, as well as special honors, and performing a guard of honor. You can't do without it on special days and weekends.
• Casual uniform. Applies in all other cases.

The ceremonial and demobilization uniform of the GRU special forces looks like in this photo:

Thanks to the high-quality uniform, the fighter is comfortable and comfortable even during unexpected combat missions.

For men

The variety of shapes and colors of clothing used by GRU units is mostly inherited from the USSR period. The main ones can be listed:

• "Amoeba". The most durable example of camouflage, the history of which goes back to 1935. At one time it was the basis of the developments of Soviet designers of military uniforms. It has currently been finalized and various variations are available.
• "Deciduous Forest" — perfect option military camouflage fabric. The uniform underwent a “baptism of fire” and served the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War well. Patriotic War 1942
• "Silver Leaf"(“Sunny bunnies” or). Sketches of this sample were created back in the 50s.
• VSR-93, or folk “Vertical”(based on the vertical stripes on the form). The shape of the field character allows you to effectively merge with the surrounding background.
• VSR-98 "Flora". In wider military circles it is known as the “Watermelon” camouflage because of the stripes. This option is basic for special forces. In addition to its specific color, it has excellent camouflage characteristics, suitable for the central part of Russia.
• “Digital flora” or “Russian digital”. These are innovative developments of new summer and winter uniforms for special forces soldiers of the GRU, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FSB, which was developed by V. Yudashkin (Russian fashion designer).

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For women

Military special uniform for women is created based on the male version, taken as a basis. At the same time, all the basic principles of reliability, comfort and resistance to any weather conditions are saved.

The women's version of GRU special forces clothing is stand-up and has a special sizing chart intended exclusively for women. The jacket-shirt has big amount necessary pockets. The pockets are presented with a straight version with Velcro.

Convenience is achieved by the fact that summer time Always you can roll up your sleeves. On the back of the pants there are reflective meshes that allow you to move without fear of getting dirt and perform a ventilation function.

What the GRU special forces uniform looks like for men and women, look at the photo:

In order for the item to retain its presentability and last as long as possible, you will need to follow the recommendations for washing it (look at the label).

Storage rules and care

Absolutely any uniform, regardless of its area of ​​application needs special care. Due to daily wear, persistent stains appear on the uniform.

Before you start washing the GRU uniform, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the recommendations indicated on the product. In this case, woolen products need to be hand washed in warm water or in washing machine with the choice of the most gentle mode. Because of high temperature water, the material can “shrink”, so things will decrease by 1-2 sizes. And don’t forget about spinning, which is absolutely “contraindicated.”

The most problematic to clean are police, military and GRU uniforms.

Mistakes in care can simply ruin it, which will entail a sufficient amount of trouble, which may even lead to an official reprimand.

Everyday uniforms can be cleaned in any mode - it can withstand exposure to any temperature and detergents.

Given the high degree of contamination, these clothes are made from the strongest fibers. Even with all the owner’s desire, still rent it out dress uniform it will be dry cleaning the best option, since home attempts can only do harm formal clothes and lead to irreversible consequences.

Military personnel of the special forces units of the Ministry of Defense, internal troops and SOBR of the Special Purpose Center (TSSN) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs agreed to tell why American camouflage in the MULTICAM color scheme is popular among Russian special forces, how effective domestic body armor and night vision devices are, how combat equipment and weapons are selected.

In recent years, the main characters of television reports and photographs have become soldiers of various special forces units performing missions to combat terrorists. In the video and photo chronicles, it is striking that the field uniforms, body armor, communications equipment, etc. are different for the special forces, so to speak. In the modern world, the private production segment of tactical equipment and protective equipment is developing very dynamically. Even such well-financed Western divisions as the American Delta, British SAS and others buy the products they like with their own money. After all, the success of any operation depends on uniforms, equipment, and especially weapons. How are things going with the Russian security forces, what problems are there, what would you like to change?

The armor is strong

“We use 6B23 body armor. There are also brand new 6B43s, but there are very few of them,” says an officer from the TsSN of the Ministry of Defense based in the Moscow region. According to him, most military personnel buy imported products with their own money, mainly covers, which are then hemmed so that domestic armor panels can be installed. Colleagues from the internal troops are supplied with body armor vests developed in the early 90s, “Korund”, but now they have begun to supply the modern “Bagariy”. Just like the Ministry of Defense, the VV buys foreign body armor, in particular American ones. True, domestic Defenders and Redoubts are also popular.

Special forces are equipped independently

Employees of the TsSN of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are protected by various products from Fort Technologies and Armakom. All the publication’s interlocutors agreed that none of the types of body armor meets their requirements. What is needed is not ordinary body armor, but modular armor protection systems, which are an unloading vest (“unloading”) with armor panels and the ability to install the necessary pouches for the tasks performed. Now such systems have become a mandatory attribute not only of special forces units, but also of combined arms in many armies of the world.

“We would like to have standard lightweight body armor according to the plate carrier design, like what LBT and PIG-tactical companies make. But since they don’t exist, many people buy their own and install armored panels,” says an officer from the Ministry of Defense. The internal troops do the same. "The Americans have good system fastenings with a set of pouches called MOLLE. Everything is of high quality, the pouches are held securely. Something similar was done at Bagaria, however, the quality is worse and the pouches are only enough for two or three classes. But we only have 30–40 percent of such body armor,” complains an Internal Troops officer.

But an employee of the SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that domestic protective materials are better and the protection classes of body armor are higher than those of foreign products. But he also recognizes the need for modular armor protection systems. All the publication's interlocutors are not satisfied with the standard protective helmets. “Like he put a chamber pot on his head. You have to make a special cover for landing, otherwise it might catch the edge of the helmet with the straps when it opens. Ours don’t have mounts for NVDs, flashlights and similar things,” says an officer from the Central Special Operations Center of the Ministry of Defense. The regular ZSh-1s are not liked by the internal troops, and the Altyn, Mask and Lynx-T are not liked by the SOBR officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

By all accounts, the most best option protective helmet, which supplies special forces around the world, was developed by the American company OpScore.

“Very comfortable, fit well on the head, can be combined with glasses, headphones, an oxygen mask, and have a streamlined shape,” said a representative of the Ministry of Defense. He is supported by colleagues from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and internal troops. “ZSh-1 is last century. We buy with our own money an “ShBM” from the Omnitek-M company, similar to the “Opskorovsky” one. You can easily put headphones under it. It is easy to fit and lightweight. Under the ZSh-1 you need to wear a special cap, and if in the summer, then a bandana, but under the ShBM you don’t need to,” says an officer of the internal troops. At the same time, the SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs uses a product from the Russian company Armakom, similar to the American OpScore helmet. “We are now working with the company to fine-tune their product to our requirements. But this is a long process, at least a year,” explains an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

"Kalashnikov" with a foreign stock

“We mainly use AK74M. There used to be a lot of AKMSL, but now they are almost all worn out and are being written off. There are several AK103s, but the current 5.45 cartridges (PP, BS, etc.) have reduced the advantage of the 7.62 caliber to zero. And the accuracy of small-caliber assault rifles is higher, and the ammunition capacity is greater for the same weight,” says an officer from the Central Specialist Service of the Ministry of Defense. According to his colleague from the internal troops, in addition to the AK74M, the TsSN also had AK-104s: “Now they have been taken away from us, but we liked them. They are shorter, more convenient to manipulate, throw on your back, etc. And the firing range suits us.” Special forces are also armed with submachine guns. According to a SOBR officer, his squad chose the SR-2M Veresk. It is lighter, more mobile, and the cartridge is more powerful than that of the proposed Vityaz SMG. But “Vereski” did not take root in the internal troops and the Ministry of Defense.

“We handed over our SR-2M immediately - the explosives did not purchase cartridges for them. We use PP-2000. Working with them are “shield men” (soldiers walking with bulletproof shields). There was also a Vityaz submachine gun, but it was not used in combat. Were technical problems with constant sticking of cartridges. And there is no such task where the Vityaz is better than the Kalashnikov,” says the VV officer. In the TsSN of the Ministry of Defense, the SR-2M is used as a sniper’s second weapon.

But the biggest headache and source of constant expenses is the standard Kalashnikov assault rifles, which are modified at our own expense. “We install a buttstock adjustable in length. Usually these are American Magpul or Israeli products. We install purchased DTK (muzzle brake-compensator), which reduces the weapon’s toss, and some models also reduce the flash of a shot, which is very important when working with NVGs. Adapters with Picatinny rails. A fuse box with an additional pedal for easy switching with the middle and/or index finger,” a special forces officer of the Ministry of Defense lists purchases. Military personnel of the TsSN VV and SOBR officers do the same.

“The gentleman’s kit on every machine gun is a front handle, a red dot sight and an adjustable butt. If the employee is comfortable, he also adds a pistol grip. We install Picatinny and Weaver adapter rails. “Inkwell” (muzzle brake-compensator. – Author’s note) is very necessary for night work“is irreplaceable,” says a special forces officer of the internal troops.

According to him, of the many collimator sights currently offered on the market small arms, the center chose products from American companies Eotech and Aimpoint.

“We put Eotech on machine guns, and Aimpoint on machine guns. I don't like Russian and Belarusian sights. The collimator is good with a three-fold magnifier, but it is too expensive, so not everyone has it,” says an internal troops officer. In his opinion, the collimator sight should be protected like the apple of your eye: “There are no licensed workshops of these companies in Russia, and it is almost impossible to repair it yourself, especially if the matrix is ​​broken.”

An employee of the SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs explained that his units, in addition to imported parts, also purchase domestic production from the Zenit company: “We do not purchase everything at our own expense, something is given to us by the Motherland. We would like ACOG sights from TriJicon, but they are too expensive, so we opted for Aimpoint products.”

Over the past four years, the field uniform ACU (Army Combat Uniform), adopted in 2008 for supply by the Pentagon and differing from the traditional field uniform by a short jacket with a stand-up collar and slanted chest pockets, has become popular among Russian special forces. Also widely used is the American camouflage pattern “multikam”, jokingly called “multik” in Russia.

“ACU is more convenient, only pockets need buttons. These are high-quality products made from good materials, although, of course, there are exceptions. The “cartoon” coloring is well suited for the regions where you have to work. And one more moment - when working together with “fesniks” (FSB special forces soldiers), specialists from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, etc. it turns out that everyone is wearing the same uniform and there are no problems identifying each other,” says an officer of the Special Forces Center of the Ministry of Defense.

According to his colleague from the VV, these troops are now abandoning the “multikam” color scheme in favor of the “surpat” (SURPAT), developed by the Russian company “Survival Corps”. “Multik” is worse in the forest, so officers take it for everyday wear, and sometimes wear it for training. Sometimes we use the standard camouflage field uniform of the internal troops. But the “surpat” cut of the ACU is very comfortable, especially the built-in knee pads. They do not tighten the leg and do not disrupt the blood supply,” explains the special forces officer.

An employee of the SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that his unit also prefers a field ACU, which is purchased from British and American manufacturers: “We take the original form of the CRYE company. Our employees buy what is most comfortable for them to wear. We receive some of the field uniforms as standard, but most We buy with our own funds.” According to him, the use of “multicam” colors allows you to quickly identify friendly units participating in the operation. Although this color is not optimal for the North Caucasus.

According to all interlocutors, a big problem- uniform shoes that cannot be worn. And again you have to buy it yourself, giving preference to foreign products, and not only for military purposes: sports boots are also in demand. IN Lately The special forces of the Internal Troops and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are increasingly liking the boots of the domestic company Faraday. “It is generally impossible to walk in shaped pieces of wood, and it is also life-threatening. Now Faraday shoes have appeared that are no worse than imported ones, but much cheaper. If only they would take it for supply and give it to us on a regular basis,” the internal troops officer modestly dreams.

Communications and night vision devices

Night vision devices are a headache for Russian special forces. When asked whether you consider Russian devices adequate for the assigned tasks, an officer from the Special Purpose Center of the Ministry of Defense answered succinctly: “Are you kidding me?”

According to an officer of the internal troops, his colleagues, whenever possible, prefer to purchase imported products, sometimes Belarusian “Filins”. “For snipers there are good standard Russian night lights DS-4 and DS-6. But there are few of them in our center. We have now purchased Russian NVGs “Shakhin”. We immediately said that they were not suitable for us. The same "Cyclone" (manufacturer - NPO "Cyclone") has a much better, more reliable and lighter one. But intelligence agency The explosives thought that even these would do for us,” the special forces soldier of the internal troops was indignant.

All interlocutors also admitted that their departments purchase, at their own expense, active headphones with built-in communications that amplify weak sounds and dampen strong ones. They prefer Peltor headphones.

“They are not needed everywhere, but only for a specific task, otherwise the hearing deteriorates very quickly. Just for fun, try walking with active headphones along a mountain stream or through a forest with strong wind. But they are good indoors or during fire training,” explains an officer from the Ministry of Defense.

His colleague from the internal troops believes that active headphones are necessary for operations in the forest: “There they amplify the sound and you can hear the enemy in advance. Although I personally prefer a regular headset.”

Ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Syria require the constant participation of military personnel and special forces from all security agencies. If in the early 90s the quality and quantity of equipment was determined by the capabilities of the department, now even at elite special-purpose centers everything depends on the thickness of the wallets of the servicemen themselves. One could argue that foreign specialists also spend their money, because everyone chooses what is more convenient for them to fight in. But shoes and field uniforms are one thing, but when it comes to body armor, helmets, communications equipment, and weapon attachments, it’s worth thinking about.

The international arms and equipment market has been at its peak of activity over the past 10–12 years. Russian companies with rare exceptions, they do not participate there, although the military and law enforcement officers have accumulated sufficient combat experience, which can be implemented in new families of body armor, communications equipment, active headphones, etc. At the same time the latest machines The AEK-971 and AK-12 were submitted for testing without full-fledged domestically produced red dot sights. Although Belarus is actively producing these products. One can only regret that foreign special forces are supplied by departments, and Russian special forces are supplied by their families, donating money from the family budget.

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Increasingly, in news reports from “hot spots” you can hear the word “special forces”, which means special forces units as part of certain security or law enforcement agencies. This indicates the increased role of forces special operations units of the FSB, GRU in resolving power conflicts.

To effectively achieve your goals, you need an appropriate form of clothing, which, in addition to convenience, should protect the fighter from harmful effects environment and enemy weapons.

Structure of special forces around the world

Fighters uniform special units usually not much different from a similar one in the law enforcement department to which this unit is attached. Let's consider the structure of special forces units in Russia, the USA and Ukraine.

Russia

Russian special forces forces are represented by the following units:

1. Special forces of special services, including structures of the FSB, SVR and FPS FSB.
2. Special units of the armed forces (Special Operations Forces, Airborne Special Forces, Navy and GRU).
3. Special forces of law enforcement agencies in the structures of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Federal Penitentiary Service, Internal troops Ministry of Internal Affairs and Police of Russia.

Ukraine

Special forces of Ukraine are components such law enforcement agencies:

1. Ministry of Internal Affairs, including internal troops.
2. General Directorate of Intelligence under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
3. Border Service.
4. Armed Forces of Ukraine, including:
   • Highly mobile airborne troops;
   • Mountain Infantry and reconnaissance special forces Ground Forces;
   • Training units related to the Ministry of Defense.
5. Department of State Protection.

USA

Special forces units in the USA have their own specifics and structure:

1. Special forces of law enforcement agencies.
2. Special Operations Forces of the US Armed Forces. They, in turn, are divided into special forces:
   • Air Force;
   • Marine Corps;
   • Military Police;
   • Naval forces.

Types of special forces uniforms

The classification of uniforms of law enforcement agencies is universal, regardless of whether it is GRU special forces or the FSB. According to it, a military uniform is:

• summer;
• winter

In addition, there is a division of the form according to purpose:

• The field dress is worn during a military or emergency situation, during combat operations, natural disasters and the elimination of their consequences, during combat duty and exercises. The field clothing of a special forces soldier accompanies him to the most difficult moments service, therefore special requirements are placed on it.
• The front door is used during the presentation of the battle flag and the receipt of state awards, when performing a guard of honor, as well as on parade days and weekends. During the raising of the Naval flag on the ship and the launching of the ship, a dress uniform is also worn.
• Casual clothing is used in all remaining cases.

Types of special forces camouflage

The special forces uniform is made from special fabrics that meet the requirements of safety, ergonomics and protection. FSB special forces fighters often need to disguise themselves and become invisible to the enemy. For such cases, clothing with appropriate patterns is provided. Each country has its own types of camouflage.

The most common camouflage fabrics for military clothing created in the United States include:

• MARPAT. The name of the fabric comes from the abbreviation of the phrase Marine Pattern. It is also used for sewing uniforms. American special forces Marine Corps. It combines shades of green, brown and black. Refers to advanced “digital” coloring. It has been experimentally established that this type of pattern “breaks” the symmetry of the human silhouette more effectively than the usual one, since there are no obvious junctions of contrasting colors, and the pattern is divided into rectangular parts. Produced in 3 variations:
  • basic;
  • urban;
  • desert (no green color).
• Woodland. The most popular camouflage comes from the USA. The name “NATO” is still attached to it, although the states included in this military bloc have their own individual uniform colors. It was created in the 80s of the last century specifically for the army and special forces. Black, brown, dark and light green colors serve for camouflage in the forest. The disadvantages of this material include the black tint that the fabric acquires after getting wet. A fighter wearing such clothing can easily be detected by the enemy. Available in 4 colors:
  • base;
  • mountain, which has more brown color;
  • moderate;
  • lowland with a predominance of green shades.
• ACU PAT. Short for "army combat uniform pattern". This form is intended for ground forces The United States and its special forces. The term covers not only the color, but also the cut of clothing. The advantage of ACU PAT over Woodland is that the former does not turn black when wet as a result of a lighter color range, including medium, light and dark shades of gray.

The colors of camouflage clothing used by the special forces of Russia and Ukraine for the special forces of the GRU, the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the FSB are largely inherited from the USSR. We list the main types of drawings:

• "Amoeba". One of the oldest camouflages, developed by Soviet specialists in 1935. Has various versions.
• "Deciduous Forest", camouflage military fabric, which was created for the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War in 1942.
• "Silver Leaf", aka “sunny bunnies”, aka “birch tree”. A deforming pattern of this type was developed in the 50s of the last century in the USSR.
• VSR-93, popularly called “vertical” due to the vertical stripes. A field form that effectively breaks up the silhouette against a plant background.
• VSR-98 "Flora". Nicknamed “watermelon” camouflage because of its characteristic stripes. Basic camouflage for special forces of the Russian Armed Forces. Along with the specific color, it has excellent camouflage characteristics in relation to the central part of Russia.
• "Digital Flora", aka “Russian figure”. New summer and winter uniforms for fighters of special units of the GRU, Ministry of Internal Affairs and FSB, the design and colors of which were developed by Russian fashion designer V. Yudashkin.

New special forces uniform from Yudashkin

In 2007, the Fashion House of V. Yudashkin, together with the Central Research Institute of the Garment Industry, developed a new uniform for the Russian special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs from camouflage mixed fabric consisting of 50% polyester and 50% cotton.

The set includes a jacket and trousers. Jacket with 2 shoulder and 2 chest pockets. There is an internal pocket. Shoulder straps (one each on the left shoulder and chest) are easy to put on and take off if necessary. Cuffs, shoulder straps and pockets are fastened with Velcro fasteners.

The trousers have 2 patch pockets on the sides and back, 2 side welt pockets. For storage personal token There is a special pocket. There are belt loops on the trouser waistband for a belt. A special knee insert with Velcro acts as additional protection if a seal is inserted into it. There are straps sewn to the bottom of the trousers for ease of putting the boots on the trouser legs.

Thus, with all the variety of materials, colors and designs, the field uniform of the special forces of Russia, the USA and Ukraine has a number of common features. This is the use of camouflage to camouflage from the enemy and the presence large quantity pockets, drawstrings and fasteners for maximum functionality.

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