Brazil

Camouflage of the Brazilian Armed Forces

• The first Brazilian camouflage pattern - introduced in 1967

• Camuflado bolinha - used for reversible uniforms, worn by Airborne and Commando troops of the the Brazilian Army and some Police COE units, 1970s-80s.

• Brazilian brushstroke pattern

• The pattern seen below is an early one developed specifically for the Brazilian Army Montanha (Mountain) units in the 1980s. The design incorporates black, red and moss green vertical stripes on a tan background.

• Another early lizard design is attributed to the Caatinga units during the 1980s, and incorporates reddish-brown and mint green vertical stripes on a pale green background. The Brazilian Army Caatinga units have traditionally operated in the arid regions of northeast Brazil.

• Brazilian brushstroke pattern used by Brazilian Army.

• Brazilian brushstroke pattern used by the Brazilian Air Force.

Camouflage of the Brazilian Federal Police

• A variation of the "vertical lizard" design worn by the São Paolo State Police Shock Battalion COE (Special Operations Company). The pattern features dark green and olive green vertical stripes on a mid-green background.

• A grey or "urban" variation of the lizard design worn by the São Paolo State Police Shock Battalion. The pattern incorporates black and medium grey vertical stripes on light grey background.

• Another "urban" pattern features black, dark grey & greyish-tan blotches on light grey background. This design is worn by the Goias State Police GATE unit, and has been documented being worn by Brazilian State Police personnel deployed to East Timor.

• The pattern below is known as camuflado digital urbano, and is used by the Força Nacional de Segurança Pública (FNSP - National Public Security Force).