Difference between revisions of "South Korea"
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| − | * ROK 4-colour desert uniform - a desert version of the ROK [[Woodland]] pattern - the second desert pattern used by the ROK. | + | * ROK 4-colour desert uniform - a desert version of the ROK [[Woodland]] pattern - the second desert pattern used by the ROK. First issued to troops sent to Afghanistan in 2003. |
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Revision as of 05:04, 27 November 2010
The official name is Republic of Korea (ROK - 대한민국 in Korean). Formed in 1948 when the whole of Korean peninsular was divied in two parts: South Korea and North Korea (the latter supported by USSR, the former by USA). North Korea attacked South Korea in 1950 and the war raged until 1953 when it ended with an armistice - so technically the Korean War has not yet ended.
South Korean camouflage pattern
- Reversible duck hunter spot pattern. Used by ROK Marines, Special Forces and some infantry units - from the late 1960s to 1980 (or later). Also used by Military Cadet School later.
- Non-reversible duck hunter spot pattern. Late pattern? Used primarily by Military School Cadets - 1970s-1990s.
- ROK Marines turtle shell pattern. 1980-1991.
- Military Cadets Black & White pattern - used by Military School Cadets. Circa 1980s to present day. Possibly only used during Military Training classes in South Korean highschools during the 1970ies and 80ies.
- Dark M90 woodland? Used during the 1990s by Recon, Airborne and Special Forces.
- M90 Woodland pattern. In general service with the South Korean armed forces since 1992.
- 1st desert pattern used by the ROK. A copy of the US 6-colour desert pattern. Issued to troops serving in the 1st Gulf War, UN contingents and the first troops deployed to Afghanistan in 2001.
- ROK 4-colour desert uniform - a desert version of the ROK Woodland pattern - the second desert pattern used by the ROK. First issued to troops sent to Afghanistan in 2003.
