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Development of the U.S. Woodland Battle Dress Uniform.


ADA096884

Publication Date 1981
Personal Author Ramsley, A. O.; Bushnell, W. B.
Page Count 20
Abstract This report describes the development of the Woodland camouflage pattern for the new US Army Battle Dress system. Guidance derived from combat experience, field trials and visual science is described. Rationale is given for selection of the fabric and specific pattern design, including the individual elements of color, infrared reflectance, and pattern size. Also described are the colormetric and infrared properties of the standards selected and estimates of range of effectiveness from visual science. Dyeing and printing technology and relevant specifications are cited in the Appendix. (Author)
Keywords
  • Uniforms
  • Infantry
  • Camouflage
  • Army operations
  • Battles
  • Army personnel
  • Combat readiness
  • Fabrics
  • Patterns
  • Sizes(Dimensions)
  • Colors
  • Reflectance
  • Infrared radiation
  • Visual perception
  • Operational effectiveness
Source Agency
  • Army
  • Non Paid ADAS
NTIS Subject Category
  • 74E - Logistics, Military Facilities, & Supplies
Corporate Authors Army Natick Research and Development Labs., MA. Clothing, Equipment and Materials Engineering Lab.; Army Natick Research and Development Command, MA
Document Type Technical Report
Title Note Technical rept.
NTIS Issue Number 198115
Development of the U.S. Woodland Battle Dress Uniform.
Development of the U.S. Woodland Battle Dress Uniform.
ADA096884

  • Uniforms
  • Infantry
  • Camouflage
  • Army operations
  • Battles
  • Army personnel
  • Combat readiness
  • Fabrics
  • Patterns
  • Sizes(Dimensions)
  • Colors
  • Reflectance
  • Infrared radiation
  • Visual perception
  • Operational effectiveness
  • Army
  • Non Paid ADAS
  • 74E - Logistics, Military Facilities, & Supplies
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