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    Camouflages of the Libyan Conflict

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    Post by Ben Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:49 pm

    I know this isn't particularly OEF/OIF related, but it is a globally-known conflict, and it is a distinct that possibility external military forces may soon intervene. Either way, it's definitely been interesting to follow over the past couple of weeks.

    I've been seeing a lot of photos coming out of Libya lately, and the sheer vastness of camouflage patterns being employed by both pro and anti-government forces is astounding. I've compiled a few photos showing all the different uniforms I have seen thus far. If anyone has any to add, please do so!

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    Can't quite tell, but looks like a dark chocolate chip pattern.

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    6 & 3 colour desert camo, as well as an M81 variant.

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    What appears to be UCP... photo quality leaves a bit to be desired, though.

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    Dark chocolate chip variant.

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    M81 variant.

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    Chocolate chip style pattern with what appears to be only one shade of brown.

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    Blue chocolate chip.

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    3-colour desert and an unknown pattern. Interesting to note that the soldier in the foreground doesn't appear to be of Arab descent.

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    More M81 variants.

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    Unknown blue camo.

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    Another blue camouflage... kind of resembles DPM?

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    Another photo of blue chocolate chip.

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    What appears to be a 4-colour chocolate chip variant.

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    Sumpftarn variant. I believe this is the locally-produced variety.

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    Dark blue M81 variant.

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    Mullets never seem to go out of style. lol!

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    Another shot of the sumpftarn in use.

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    This was too cool not to post.

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    The camo worn by the guy holding the RPG on the right looks a lot like the Hungarian "Pakistani" camo uniform, but I'm not sure...

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    Really dark blue/urban M81 variant on left.
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    Post by rob8066 Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:58 am

    Hi Ben.

    Your pic; 'another Sumpftarn in use' the gent with the beard on the left is wearing a WW2 British despatch rider's helmet.

    A great post though.

    Found your other camo website the other night, really impressed.
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    Post by Ben Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:04 pm

    I had wondered what kind of helmet that was... it's amazing the sheer variety of uniforms and kit being employed throughout this conflict.

    Thanks for the website complement, I appreciate the visit! cheers
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    Post by rob8066 Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:28 am

    I love the mullet hair cut, Miami Vice- all is forgiven. affraid

    It would be interesting to know if these camouflagues are actual issue uniforms for the Police & Army out there.

    I can see the blue and dark patterns for the Police & the copy Choc Chip but the German 'Sumpfmeister' looks too green for their country?

    Still a fascinating set of pictures and hat's off to anyone who's prepared to put their life on the line for freedom.
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    Post by kilroy was here! Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:37 am

    Where do they find these things? WW2 helmets, UCP, classic bad guy camouflages, blue camouflage (where'll that help?), etc.? Personally, I would rather wear civilian clothes than blue camouflage in the desert.
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    Post by ladrang Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:22 am

    Hi kilroy the bleu camo is used by police men. The bleu is better camo in a mirage lol!
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    Post by Ben Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:11 pm

    My guess is that uniforms are a hodgepodge of combinations at this point... I've seen photos of regular army units with no sense of uniformity as well.
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    Post by rob8066 Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:22 am

    I also like the warning triangle on the anti aircraft gun.

    Nice to see they take road safety seriously
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    Post by Easy Gee Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:22 pm

    Very interesting post Ben.

    Maybe Libya will be the next "big one", and interesting combo of Camo demonstrated.


    They look like your average,stereo-typical Insurgents, with Hodge -Podge camo,AK,RPG etc......

    Hmmm, watch this space eh Wink
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    Post by Ben Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:58 pm

    I'm pretty convinced there's more anti-aircraft guns than people in Libya. Laughing
    Just take a look at many of the photos published; I think one is provided by the state at birth or something...
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    Post by Easy Gee Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:10 pm

    Ben wrote:I'm pretty convinced there's more anti-aircraft guns than people in Libya. Laughing
    Just take a look at many of the photos published; I think one is provided by the state at birth or something...




    Laughing Provided by the state at birth or something!!!

    Good one Ben,you might be right on this, I would'nt be surprised ...in this crazy world anything is possible Wink




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    Post by Ben Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:17 pm

    Given Gaddaffi's crazy behaviour of late, one can only guess... Laughing
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    Post by Easy Gee Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:36 pm

    Ben wrote:Given Gaddaffi's crazy behaviour of late, one can only guess... Laughing



    "Dear Children ,as a present from your Uncle Gaddaffi,my nation will be kind enough,to give you, your own Nuclear stockpile, a crate of Ak's,a season ticket to Wally World,and let's not forget,all you can eat at Mc D's" clown affraid

    Need I say more Laughing

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    Post by ladrang Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:42 pm

    Hi I will stop to eat SCUD, I don't want to have his face What a Face
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    Post by Easy Gee Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:39 pm

    ladrang wrote:Hi I will stop to eat SCUD, I don't want to have his face What a Face



    He has a face for radio Laughing
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    Post by ladrang Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:42 pm

    lol!

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