Last summer, the U.S. Army confirmed that soldiers will begin wearing the new Army Combat Uniform (ACU) that bears the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) – also known as Scorpion W2. They are now ...

Earlier this summer we wrote: "The U.S. Marine Corps has long been known for doing more with less; smaller, more agile, and quick to react, it actually employed that ability when hunting for new ...

Militaries began using camouflage during World War I as the rise of aerial photography and trench warfare rose in popularity. Most camouflage used during World War I was found on vehicles and ...

Note: Shamelessly stolen from the Hyde Definition blog. Traditional solid white “snow camouflage” doesn’t work well in terrain where the snow cover is uneven and features shadows and textures, and/or ...

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 30, 2015) -- As winter weather approaches and temperatures drop, Soldiers turn to their cold-weather gear to keep warm outdoors while conducting training or ...

Have we always used camouflage? While it wasn't necessary in ancient and medieval times, the patterns are used for modern conflict. For anyone living in the 21st century, it’s hard to imagine a battle ...

The U.S. Army is considering a wardrobe change. Five camouflage design teams have been chosen to move onto the next stage of the Army's selection and testing process of Phase IV Camouflage Improvement ...

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Certain animals, like the octopus and cuttlefish, are natural camouflage artists that can change the color and pattern of their skin based on their environment. For example, check out this octopus ...