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  2. Mountbatten pink - Wikipedia

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    Mountbatten pink, also called Plymouth Pink, [2] is a naval camouflage colour resembling greyish mauve. It was first used by Lord Mountbatten of the British Royal Navy during World War II . After noticing a Union-Castle Line ship with a similar camouflage colour disappearing from sight, he applied the colour to his own ships, believing the ...

  3. Military camouflage - Wikipedia

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    Military camouflage is the use of camouflage by an armed force to protect personnel and equipment from observation by enemy forces. In practice, this means applying colour and materials to military equipment of all kinds, including vehicles, ships, aircraft, gun positions and battledress, either to conceal it from observation (), or to make it appear as something else ().

  4. Free rifle at the Olympics - Wikipedia

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    The "free" rifle is distinct from the military, air, and small-bore rifle events. The current Olympic program includes two free rifle events: the ISSF 50 meter rifle three positions for both men (since 1952) and women (since 1984; women were nominally allowed to compete with the men from 1968 to 1980, although very few women participated these ...

  5. List of military clothing camouflage patterns - Wikipedia

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    NFP Green, Standard issued camouflage since 2019 in the Royal Netherlands Army. [50] [51] This camouflage is designed to be used in green areas, woods, and urban areas in Europe. Three additional colour variations are in use and are shown below. An arctic version of the NFP is being considered. [52] M19. NFP-Multitone. Flecktarn: 2019

  6. Disruptive Pattern Material - Wikipedia

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    This is to be replaced by a digital camouflage pattern adopted in 2022. [20] Iran: Desert DPM is a standard use uniform in Iran's Army and Revolutionary Guard [21] [22] Jamaica: DPM camo used by the Jamaica Defence Force since 1992 will be replaced by Hypersteath's Digital Combat Uniform. [23] Kenya: Used by Kenya Defence Forces. [24]

  7. Military uniform - Wikipedia

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    A military uniform is a standardised dress worn by members of the armed forces and paramilitaries of various nations.. Military dress and styles have gone through significant changes over the centuries, from colourful and elaborate, ornamented clothing until the 19th century, to utilitarian camouflage uniforms for field and battle purposes from World War I (1914–1918) on.

  8. ISSF 50 meter rifle three positions - Wikipedia

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    50 meter rifle three positions (formerly known as one of four free rifle disciplines) is an International Shooting Sport Federation event, a miniature version of 300 meter rifle three positions. It consists of the kneeling , prone , and standing positions, fired in that order, traditionally with 3×40 shots for men and 3×20 shots for women.

  9. Calico Light Weapons Systems - Wikipedia

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    The Calico Liberty is a roller-delayed blowback-operated semi-automatic rifle (Liberty II) or pistol (Liberty III) chambered for the 9 mm Parabellum. These firearms use an unusual 50- or 100-round helical magazine that allow for a large number of rounds in a relatively