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Following an Urgent Operational Requirement for a camouflage uniform for the Afghan theatre of operations, and the success of a commercially available pattern (Crye's MultiCam) when tested in trials, a decision was made to use MultiCam as the basis of a new Multi-Terrain Pattern for British armed forces, replacing the previous temperate DPM uniforms.
Vista All Terrain Pattern (ATP) Vista All Terrain Pattern is a commercially available camouflage pattern designed to be very similar to the military Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) currently issued to the British Armed Forces and a small number of other nations.
First unveiled and designed in 2002, MultiCam was designed for the use of the U.S. Army in varied environments, seasons, elevations, and light conditions. It is a seven-color, [4] multi-environment camouflage pattern developed by Crye Precision [5] in conjunction with United States Army Soldier Systems Center.
While digital patterns are becoming widespread, critics maintain that the pixellated look is a question of fashion rather than function. [7] The design process involves trading-off different factors, including colour, contrast, and overall disruptive effect. A failure to consider all elements of pattern design tends to result in poor results.
It was developed as the new standard pattern for the Bundeswehr but has yet only entered service with the special forces. [93] [94] Multi-Terrain Pattern: Disruptive Pattern Material: 2010: British Armed Forces, [95] it is a combination of the Army's previous camouflage, DPM and MultiCam.
The Crye uniform is lighter weight, has higher tear-strength, is faster-drying, and is more breathable than typical cotton-nylon uniforms. It replaces the previously used Multi-Terrain Pattern Personal Clothing System uniform, which is still in use by the rest of the British Armed Forces. [5]
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Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) is the commonly used name of a camouflage pattern used by the British Armed Forces as well as many other armed forces worldwide, particularly in former British colonies. The main variants of DPM are a four-colour woodland pattern, and desert patterns in two, three or four colours.