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| − | + | * A variation of the Soviet 1988 TTsKO tricolor pattern was developed for Uzbekistan and was first issued in 1994, this being the first "indigenous" camouflage pattern developed for Uzbekistan. The pattern is essentially a varied colorway using the standard Soviet drawings, although many color variations have seen production since it was originally introduced. The pattern is known as "mountain desert" colloquially, and has been worn variously by personnel of the Army, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Department of National Security, and the Border Guards. Since the mid-2000s, the pattern has essentially been phased out of service and replaced by a host of other camouflage designs. | |
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| − | * | + | * The [[Russia|Russian]] Armed Forces (VSR) ''dubok'' (little oak) pattern has been worn by some National Security elements since the late 1990s, although it has largely been phased out. |
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| + | * Since the late 1990s, special troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Natioanl Police have worn variations of the Russian "blue reed" camouflage pattern (called "shadow"), locally produced from imported fabrics. Some variations appear more blue while others seem to be more grey dominant. | ||
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| − | * | + | * Since 2001, the Frontier Guard (Uzbekistan Border Guards) have worn a unique tricolor pattern incorporating large organic blotches of lime green and earth brown on a sandy background. This remains the standard camouflage design for these personnel. |
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| − | * | + | * Large quantities of surplus [[East Germany|East German]] ''strichtarn'' ([[rain pattern]]) camouflage uniforms and fabric were at one point obtained by the Uzbek government through German sources. These uniforms were refitted to Soviet/Uzbek standards and were worn by Airborne and Special Task Force personnel of the Army from approximately 2002-2006. |
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| − | * The | + | * An "arid" or brown variation of the [[Russia|Russian]]-designed "reed" pattern has been in service with Ministry of Interior Affairs Guard troops and National Firefighters since approximately 2004. The pattern features vertical jagged stripes of reddish-brown & olive green on an orange-tan background. |
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| − | * | + | * Since 2006, a [[DPM]] variation in grey tones known as "mountain stone" has been worn the the Armed Forces. This replaced the early "mountain desert" pattern worn by all the armed services. |
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| − | * | + | * Another desert [[DPM]] variation, having mid-brown, golden brown & yellow-tan disruptive shapes on a sandy background is also worn. This is called "mountain-sand" pattern. |
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Revision as of 11:32, 1 September 2012
Republic of Uzbekistan
The Republic of Uzbekistan (O‘zbekiston Respublikasi) is an independent Central Asian republic, formerly a part of the Soviet Union. The nation declared itself independent in December of 1991, during the collapse of the USSR.
The Armed Forces of Uzbekistan were largely inherited from the Turkestan Military District of the USSR, but have been restructured and re-fitted in the years since the country was declared independent. In addition to the ground forces of the Army, Air and Air Defense units, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has its own Internal Troops (including a number of special operations units).
Camouflage Patterns of Uzbekistan
- A variation of the Soviet 1988 TTsKO tricolor pattern was developed for Uzbekistan and was first issued in 1994, this being the first "indigenous" camouflage pattern developed for Uzbekistan. The pattern is essentially a varied colorway using the standard Soviet drawings, although many color variations have seen production since it was originally introduced. The pattern is known as "mountain desert" colloquially, and has been worn variously by personnel of the Army, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Department of National Security, and the Border Guards. Since the mid-2000s, the pattern has essentially been phased out of service and replaced by a host of other camouflage designs.
- The Russian Armed Forces (VSR) dubok (little oak) pattern has been worn by some National Security elements since the late 1990s, although it has largely been phased out.
- Since the late 1990s, special troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Natioanl Police have worn variations of the Russian "blue reed" camouflage pattern (called "shadow"), locally produced from imported fabrics. Some variations appear more blue while others seem to be more grey dominant.
- Since 2001, the Frontier Guard (Uzbekistan Border Guards) have worn a unique tricolor pattern incorporating large organic blotches of lime green and earth brown on a sandy background. This remains the standard camouflage design for these personnel.
- Large quantities of surplus East German strichtarn (rain pattern) camouflage uniforms and fabric were at one point obtained by the Uzbek government through German sources. These uniforms were refitted to Soviet/Uzbek standards and were worn by Airborne and Special Task Force personnel of the Army from approximately 2002-2006.
- An "arid" or brown variation of the Russian-designed "reed" pattern has been in service with Ministry of Interior Affairs Guard troops and National Firefighters since approximately 2004. The pattern features vertical jagged stripes of reddish-brown & olive green on an orange-tan background.
- Since 2006, a DPM variation in grey tones known as "mountain stone" has been worn the the Armed Forces. This replaced the early "mountain desert" pattern worn by all the armed services.
- Another desert DPM variation, having mid-brown, golden brown & yellow-tan disruptive shapes on a sandy background is also worn. This is called "mountain-sand" pattern.
- In 2009, a pixelated camouflage design was introduced for the Uzbekistan Armed Forces. This is slated to replace previous patterns.
