The Invisible Art: Mastering the Three Pillars of Military Camouflage
Military camouflage goes beyond blending in. It’s a silent art form, mastering movement, and sound alongside visual deception.
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Marine sniper made it to within 3 feet of journalist and Army Rangers but they still couldn’t spot him
Finding and utilizing both cover and concealment are fundamental lessons for any war fighter, and both are pounded into the brains of Marines through recruit training and the School of Infantry, but snipers take these fundamental lessons to the next level. Traditionally speaking, cover is a term used to describe things you can hide behind […]
Special operations approved: Army tests new sniper ghillie suit
Last month, snipers from across the U.S. Army gathered to test the new Improved Ghillie System (IGS). The IGS is currently in the development phase. Numerous versions are being evaluated to determine which is the most effective. During this evaluation process, the gathered snipers tested the visual attributes of the ghillie suits. Snipers wearing different […]
SOFREP Visits FIBROTEX’s Camouflage Workshop in Europe
Camouflage is one of those old skills that has remained relevant in the modern battle space. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are known for having unique solutions for concealment from either humans or sensors in hostile environments. These capabilities are a result of a unique mindset mixed with mission necessity and creativity. I’ve spent most of my career in the IDF within the SR […]
