U.S. Army Camouflage Patterns: OCP vs MultiCam - State Defense …
WEBBut when compared side-by-side, some differences emerge. OCP has larger blobs and is generally a horizontal pattern, with the fields and blobs stretching east to west. MultiCam, on the other hand, has smaller blobs speckled in bunches, with distinctive vertical slashes of dark brown and light beige.
Camouflage Comparison: Mirage, MultiCam and UCP
WEBSep 1, 2009 · Camouflage Comparison: Mirage, MultiCam and UCP. Strike-Hold! has just published an excellent visual comparison of camouflage patterns on their blog. The three patterns compared are Bulldog Tactical Equipment’s Mirage, Crye Precision’s MultiCam and the Army Universal Camouflage Pattern (ACU).
MultiCam - Wikipedia
WEBMultiCam was officially re-commissioned by the U.S. Army in 2010, replacing UCP for units deploying to fight in the War in Afghanistan, under the designation Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF-CP).
What is MultiCam® Camo? - 5.11 Community
WEBOriginally dubbed Scorpion W2 as a codename, the new camo was named Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) and would replace other camo including UCP and MultiCam® uniforms. So, what’s the difference?
Multicam vs OCP | Military Camouflage Patterns — Atomic Defense
WEBMay 24, 2024 · In comparing Multicam and Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), several key factors are considered to determine which pattern best meets specific needs: Environment and Terrain: Multicam offers specialized variants such as Arid, Tropic, Alpine, and Black, optimized for specific environments.
U.S. Army Camouflage Improvement Explained
WEBRather than switching to a Woodland and Desert like the Marines, the U.S. Army switch to a pixelated Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) (all-in-one pattern) in 2004. It turns out that field trials were never carried out on UCP before it was issued. How did the idea of All-In-One/Universal camouflage originate?
A review of the different MultiCam patterns
WEBAug 20, 2021 · Different versions, yes. But all are united around a common theme, and that is to make the MultiCam family appealing as an overall solution. The original MultiCam pattern is known for its versatility. That’s why it’s called the …
Know Your MultiCam ~ OEFP or OCP? - Joint Forces News
WEBOct 13, 2019 · Unlike MultiCam which has some near-vertical elements, often dubbed twiglets, OCP is a predominantly linear horizontal pattern and the easiest way to visually differentiate the two is to look for those twiglets; if you spot any it’s definitely MultiCam, but if only working off photos of troops wearing camouflage uniforms do not automatically ass...
The History of: The US Army Multicam, OEF-CP & Operational ... - YouTube
WEBMay 22, 2018 · Continuing the US military's series we cover the confusing testing and adoption of Multicam aka OEF-CP aka Multicam OCP and the eventual transition into an all new family of camouflages...
The Differences Between MultiCam and OCP - Kel-Lac Tactical
WEBNov 19, 2021 · The differences between MultiCam and OCP might not be evident, but soldiers need to make the distinction. The United States military phased out MultiCam uniforms in favor of OCP. From a visual standpoint, a MultiCam uniform will feature near-vertical elements that are known as twiglets.