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Camouflage Uniforms of Albania

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Camouflage Uniforms of Albania

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Camouflage Uniforms of Albania

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Camouflage Uniforms of Albania

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-* This unique camouflage design is now being fielded by the Armed Forces of Albania, having first appeared in November of 2012 during the 100th anniversary of the Albanian state. Although there are obvious color similarities to [[Germany|German flecktarn]] pattern, the design itself bears little resemblance up close, and is, in fact, partially based around pixelated drawings.
+* This unique camouflage design is now being fielded by the Armed Forces of Albania, having first appeared in November of 2012 during the 100th anniversary of the Albanian state. Although there are obvious color similarities to [[Germany|German flecktarn]] pattern, the design itself bears little resemblance up close, and is, in fact, partially based around pixelated drawings, while also incorporating larger, more organic shapes. This blending of pixelation with organic shapes remains uncommon.
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-* A variation of this pattern for use in arid/desert environments was also introduced in 2012, and issued strictly to the Army Commando Regiment. Some sources indicate the design was actually intended for winter/snow operations, but it was apparently considered for both. This pattern is no longer being produced, and was retired circa 2019-2020.
+* A variation of this pattern was introduced in 2012, reputedly intended initially for operations in winter/snow conditions, although also considered for desert operations. This desert-snow pattern was issued strictly to the Army Commando Regiment. Early runs of the pattern were printed on a twill-like fabric with ripstop texture, while later runs are more akin to enhanced ripstop as found in other countries. This camouflage design is no longer being produced, and was retired circa 2019-2020.
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 * Within the Albanian State Police, the ''Forzat e Nderhyrjes se Shpejte'' (FNSH) - also known as "the Eagles" - are reaction groups similar to Police SWAT units. One unit is assigned to each of the eleven state prefectures. In high visibility situations, members of these groups wear a design based on [[woodland]] drawings, but having a bright blue colorway.

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-* Albania's long-standing relationship with [[China]] has influenced its choice of military equipment as well as uniforms. The standard [[woodland]]-derivative pattern of the PLA has been documented in use by the Albanian Armed Forces since 1995-96, although the uniforms are uniquely tailored. Early uniforms appear to have been produced from the same fabric produced for the PLA, but later variations have heavier fabric (probably locally produced) with darker colors but printed using the same drawings.
+* Albania's long-standing relationship with [[China]] has influenced its choice of military equipment as well as uniforms. The standard [[woodland]]-derivative pattern of the PLA has been documented in use by the Albanian Armed Forces since 1995-96, although the uniforms are uniquely tailored. Early uniforms appear to have been produced from the same fabric manufactured for the PLA, but later variations have heavier fabric (probably locally produced) with darker colors but printed using the same drawings. There is considerable variation in the dyes used to print this pattern. Although influenced by the original US woodland pattern, it should be noted that the Chinese version incorporates a completely different set of shapes or "drawings" used in the screenprinting process.
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 * Albania has also apparently received considerable recent military aid from the United States, including surplus US m81 [[woodland]] camouflage BDUs. Variations of the m81 pattern, locally-produced and some also possibly Turkish in origin, have also been documented. These continued to be in standard service with the Albanian Army until the early 2000s.
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-* Albanian Special Forces began wearing [[USA|US]] tricolor desert pattern camouflage uniforms while serving alongside American special operations personnel in Afghanistan. Although initially provided with surplus US military issue DCUs, production later switched to local factories. Locally produced tricolor desert
+* Albanian Special Forces began wearing [[USA|US]] tricolor desert pattern camouflage uniforms while serving alongside American special operations personnel in Afghanistan. Although initially provided with surplus US military issue DCUs, production later switched to local factories. Locally produced tricolor desert is essentially copied from the original design, although there is some slight variation in the dye colors used, as well as the fiber content of the fabric itself.
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-* Another camouflage design from the mid-1990s that is often seen among Albanian troops is a "brown leaf" pattern, probably copied from a [[Turkey|Turkish]] design. Uniforms in this pattern have been documented both in a local-style and typical BDU cut, and the coloration has varied slightly as fabrics are no doubt sourced from different textile mills.
+* Another camouflage design from the mid-1990s that is often seen among Albanian troops is a "brown leaf" pattern, probably copied from a [[Turkey|Turkish]] design. Uniforms in this pattern have been documented both in a local-style and a more typical BDU cut, with the coloration varying slightly as fabrics are no doubt sourced from different textile mills.
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-* Albanian Special Forces have been documented wearing [[USA|US]] tricolor desert pattern camouflage uniforms. Although many of these were surplus US military issue DCUs, they have also been produced locally and were worn by personnel operating in Afghanistan.
+* Albanian Special Forces began wearing [[USA|US]] tricolor desert pattern camouflage uniforms while serving alongside American special operations personnel in Afghanistan. Although initially provided with surplus US military issue DCUs, production later switched to local factories. Locally produced tricolor desert
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 * Prior to 2008, some Albanian personnel deploying on peacekeeping operations in places like Chad were issued French ''Daguet'' three-color desert uniforms.

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 * A four-color "spot" or "duck hunter" design utilizing a completely different set of print screens dates to the 1980s or thereabouts. This pattern consists of green, reddish-brown, and medium brown shapes on an almost orange-tinted background. There appears to be very little photographic evidence of what units may have worn the coveralls made in this pattern, but it stands to reason they would have continued in use with reconnaissance and special operations troops.

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-* Evidence also points to several other "spot" or "blotch" type camouflage designs that emerged during the late 1960s or 1970s. The origin of these designs remains uncertain, but could be connected to the Soviet Union. These designs consists variously of large, bright green or olive green blobs interspersed with smaller, medium brown or russet shapes (some of which are printed over the green), all on a yellowish-tan background. These designs were used by reconnaissance and special operations personnel, as well as engineer/sapper units.
+* Several "spot" or "blotch" type camouflage designs emerged in Albania during the late 1960s or 1970s. The origin of these designs remains uncertain, but could be connected to the Soviet Union. These spotted patterns consist variously of large, bright green or olive green blobs interspersed with smaller, medium brown or russet shapes (some of which are printed over the green), all on a yellowish-tan background. These designs were used by reconnaissance and special operations personnel, as well as engineer/sapper units.
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−	* A four-color "spot" or "duck hunter" design utilizing a completely different set of print screens also dates to the 1970s or thereabouts. This pattern consists of green, reddish-brown, and medium brown shapes on an almost orange-tinted background. Although the source of these uniforms is in Albania, there has yet to be confirmation that they were actually worn by any military or paramilitary units.
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