Laos

During the 19th century, Laos became part of French Indochina with Vientiane as its capital. The nation was granted full independence as a constitutional monarchy in 1954, but became involved in the Vietnam War in part due to agitation and sympathy from the communist Pathet Lao who were sympathetic to the cause of the Viet Cong. The Laotian Civil War lasted from 1953 until 1975, with the United States, South Vietnam and Thailand supporting the Royal Laotian Army and North Vietnam (with Soviet support) assisting the Pathet Lao. Shortly after the USA departed from Southeast Asia, however, King Savang Vatthana agreed to abdicate, and by December 1975 the Lao People's Democratic Republic was born.

The Laotian People's Armed Forces have only recently adopted a camouflage pattern.

Camouflage Patterns of Laotian Forces

• The Laotian People's Army currrently issue a woodland type camouflage uniform, which has been in service since 2009 or so.