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Camouflage Patterns of the Lebanese Armed Forces

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Camouflage from other Lebanese Organizations

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-* Another [[digital patterns|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by a Special Unit of the Mobile Forces or Mobile Gendarmerie of the ISF.
+* The dark [[digital patterns|pixelated]] camouflage pattern seen here is worn by the ''Haras Al Houkoume'' (Government Guard), also known as the ''Haras Majles Al Wouzara'' (Council of Ministers' Guard). Adopted around 2017, the design incorporates various shades of grey, with black and midnight blue. The duty of this unit is to provide close protection to the Council of Ministers (مجلس الوزراء اللبناني), with each minister being assigned a protection detail of unit members.
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-* First seen in 2017, this brown-dominant [[digital patterns|pixelated]] pattern is worn by the ''Al-Fouhoud'' (Black Panthers) unit of the Internal Security Forces. ''Al-Fouhoud'' are an elite brigade within the ISF that were established in 2007 specializing in hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and rapid reaction, and are part of the Mobile Gendarmerie.
+* First seen in 2017, this brown-dominant [[digital patterns|pixelated]] pattern is worn by the ''Al-Fouhoud'' (Black Panthers) unit of the Internal Security Forces. ''Al-Fouhoud'' are an elite brigade within the ISF that were established in 2007 specializing in hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and rapid reaction, and are part of the Mobile Gendarmerie. This unit previously wore a blue digital camouflage pattern, the same one currently worn by the Riot Police (see below)
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-* Since 2019, the Riot Police of the ISF are using a blue digital pattern, having black, dark blue, and blue-grey sections over a pale blue background. This pattern replaced the unique DPM camouflage pattern with a grey-dominant or blue-dominant "urban" colorway for that unit, although the pattern continues to be worn by the Gendarmerie as a whole.
+* Since 2019, the Riot Police of the ISF are using a blue digital pattern, having black, dark blue, and blue-grey sections over a pale blue background. This pattern replaced the unique DPM camouflage pattern with a grey-dominant or blue-dominant "urban" colorway for that unit, although the pattern continues to be worn by the Gendarmerie as a whole. The same pattern was previously worn by the ''Al-Fahoud'' (Black Panthers) SWAT unit of the ISF.
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-* Since 2019, the Riot Police of the ISF are using a blue digital pattern. This pattern replaced the unique DPM camouflage pattern with a grey-dominant or blue-dominant "urban" colorway for that unit, although the pattern continues to be worn by the Gendarmerie as a whole.
+* Since 2019, the Riot Police of the ISF are using a blue digital pattern, having black, dark blue, and blue-grey sections over a pale blue background. This pattern replaced the unique DPM camouflage pattern with a grey-dominant or blue-dominant "urban" colorway for that unit, although the pattern continues to be worn by the Gendarmerie as a whole.
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-* A second, [[DPM]]-based camouflage design was also introduced at some point after November 1985. Incorporating dark grey, blue-grey and russet disruptive shapes on a light grey background, this is the earliest version of a pattern that would remain in use until the present day. There are a number of variations of this design, usually printed on heavy twill fabric, including some with a much lighter grey color palette, and at least one version with very dark maroon shapes instead of russet.
+* A second, [[DPM]]-based camouflage design was also introduced for ''Al Darak'' at some point after November 1985. Incorporating dark grey, blue-grey and russet disruptive shapes on a light grey background, this is the earliest version of a pattern that would remain in use until the present day. There are a number of variations of this design, usually printed on heavy twill fabric, including some with a much lighter grey color palette, and at least one version with very dark maroon shapes instead of russet.
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-*  In February 1994, another variation of the ''Darak'' pattern DPM camouflage was approved for issue. Some versions are printed on ripstop fabric. These newly approved versions have much darker colors, with the reddish-brown becoming more burgundy and the base color a very light pale blue instead of grey.
+*  In February 1994, another variation of the ''al Darak'' pattern DPM camouflage was approved for issue. Some versions are printed on ripstop fabric. These newly approved versions have much darker colors, with the reddish-brown becoming more burgundy and the base color a very light pale blue instead of grey.
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-* First seen in 2017, this brown-dominant [[digital patterns|pixelated]] pattern is worn by the ''Al-Fouhoud'' (Black Panthers) unit of the Internal Security Forces. ''Al-Fouhoud'' are an elite brigade within the ISF that were established in 2007 specializing in hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and rapid reaction.
+* First seen in 2017, this brown-dominant [[digital patterns|pixelated]] pattern is worn by the ''Al-Fouhoud'' (Black Panthers) unit of the Internal Security Forces. ''Al-Fouhoud'' are an elite brigade within the ISF that were established in 2007 specializing in hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and rapid reaction, and are part of the Mobile Gendarmerie.
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-* Another [[digital patterns|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by the Mobile Forces Unit of the ISF.
+* Another [[digital patterns|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by a Special Unit of the Mobile Forces or Mobile Gendarmerie of the ISF.
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-* Since 2019 different elements within the ISF are using a blue digital pattern. This pattern will likely replace the unique DPM camouflage pattern with a grey-dominant or blue-dominant "urban" colorway.
+* Since 2019, the Riot Police of the ISF are using a blue digital pattern. This pattern replaced the unique DPM camouflage pattern with a grey-dominant or blue-dominant "urban" colorway for that unit, although the pattern continues to be worn by the Gendarmerie as a whole.
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 * Another [[digital patterns|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by the Mobile Forces Unit of the ISF.
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 * Since 2019 different elements within the ISF are using a blue digital pattern. This pattern will likely replace the unique DPM camouflage pattern with a grey-dominant or blue-dominant "urban" colorway.
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	* Another [[digital patterns\|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by the Mobile Forces Unit of the ISF.		* Another [[digital patterns\|pixelated]] camouflage pattern in use with the ISF, also seen in 2017, is illustrated here. The design appears to incorporate various shades of grey alongside black, and is worn by the Mobile Forces Unit of the ISF.

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	* At some point in 2019, the Lebanese State Security Directorate began issuing a pixelated version of their previously issued "blotch" camouflage design. Although the pattern appears to utilize the same color palette as its predecessor, it does appear lighter in color at a distance due to a much different dispersal of the colors.		* At some point in 2019, the Lebanese State Security Directorate began issuing a pixelated version of their previously issued "blotch" camouflage design. Although the pattern appears to utilize the same color palette as its predecessor, it does appear lighter in color at a distance due to a much different dispersal of the colors.

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 * First seen in 2017, this brown-dominant [[digital patterns|pixelated]] pattern is worn by the ''Al-Fouhoud'' (Black Panthers) unit of the Internal Security Forces. ''Al-Fouhoud'' are an elite brigade within the ISF that were established in 2007 specializing in hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and rapid reaction.

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 * The Lebanese Marine Commandos (مغاوير البحر) are a maritime special operations unit initially established in 1997 with the assistance of the [[USA|US Navy SEALs]] and the [[United Kingdom|British Royal Marine Commandos]]. Part of the Lebanese Special Operations Command, the unit is assigned a number of highly specialized tasks, particularly those with a maritime focus. In addition to other, more practical and specialized operational clothing, the unit wears a copy of the [[USA|US]] Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP).
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 * Certain elite units of the Lebanese Armed Forces, including the Commando Regiment, the ''Moukafaha'' Regiment, and certain high-ranking Lebanese Army Generals, began wearing [[Multicam]] pattern camouflage uniforms in 2017. Use of this pattern gradually extended to other units, starting with the Rapid Intervention Brigade and 2nd Brigade, and by 2019 it was considered to have fully replaced the old woodland camouflage design. As with [[woodland]] pattern, variations in fabric and dye lots have produced numerous slightly different versions.

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+* At the very end of 2025, the Beirut Fire Brigade introduced a [[digital patterns|pixelated version]] of their DPM camouflage that utilizes the same color palette. This version of the camo has been fully-integrated into the unit, although for some months you could occasionally see some firemen wearing the old pattern, particularly on heavy or water-resistant parkas.
 == Camouflage Patterns of Non-Government Paramilitary Units in Lebanon ==