Is M81 Woodland a good camo?

US M81 Woodland is well known, since it found wide usage all over the world by various armies during the last 30+ years. Being a modified version of the Vietnam era ERDL camouflage (2nd Gen), one could say it is among the most iconic camouflage patterns.

What color is MARPAT?

MARPAT (U.S. Marine Corps) Unlike the Army’s effort, MARPAT makes no attempt at being a universal camouflage, and there are two sets of colors used: For wooded areas, green, tan, brown, and black, and for desert environments, various shades of sand. (Though an urban variety was developed, it was not approved.

Is M81 camo still used?

It is also known unofficially by its colloquial moniker of “M81”, though this term was not officially used by the U.S. military….

Was woodland camo used in Vietnam?

It was not used until the Vietnam War, when it was issued to elite reconnaissance and special operations units beginning early 1967. The pattern consists of four colors printed in an interlocking pattern.

When was M81 camo used?

In the late 1970s, the large four-color pattern of black, brown, green and khaki, called M81 woodland, became the new standard U.S. camouflage. Designed during the Cold War, woodland made soldiers less visible in a European environment. It was authorized for wear by all branches of the military.

Who uses MARPAT camo?

the United States Marine Corps
MARPAT (short for MARine PATtern) is a digital camouflage pattern in use with the United States Marine Corps, introduced with the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU), which replaced the Camouflage Utility Uniform. Its design and concept are based on the Canadian CADPAT pattern.

What is MARPAT Woodland?

Woodland MARPAT, which is the Woodland Marine Pattern, is currently worn by the US Marine Corps and by the US Navy in some instances. DRIFIRE partnered with Crye Precision to create DRIFIRE/Crye Precision combat and field pants and shirts in Woodland MARPAT that are flame resistant for Marines and other wearers.

Do Marines still use MARPAT?

It replaced the Battle Dress Uniform, which the Marine Corps had shared with the Navy, Army and Air Force. However, both the MCCUU, and its distinctive camouflage pattern, MARPAT, are exclusive to the Marine Corps, which holds the patents to their design, and are not available to the civilian market.

Do Marines still wear Marpat?

Now all sailors and Marines serving with Marine Corps units will use the woodland pattern throughout the year.