So what is the story behind this unique pattern?
In 1967, the Army came up with the idea to develop a means to avoid detection from Soviet NVD's (night vision devices), and in 1982 began issuing a new type of camouflage, known as Night Desert.
It took nearly a decade for DNC to be put to the test in combat. Beginning in 1990, soldiers, Marines, and Special Forces were issued DNC for use in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Initially, the uniform was well-received because it kept the troops warm during the cold desert nights. However, the camouflage itself was outdated by then and no longer effective against the more advanced NODs being fielded in the late 20th century. In fact, one Marine scout sniper section reported that DNC was more easily visible than the DBDU or winter overwhites when viewed through AN/PVS-5 night-vision goggles.
Sure, it's obsolete, completely ineffective against night vision, and phased out - but it sure is cool aesthetic!
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