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<center>''For other uses, see [[Camouflage (disambiguation)]].''</center>
<center>''Were you also looking for [[Active Camouflage]], the Covenant equivalent?''</center>
[[File:1209088725 Marines.PNG|thumb|250px|The UNSC Marine Corps standard-issue battledress comes with camouflage to blend into the surrounding environment.]]
[[Image:Camo.png|thumb|250px|Woodland Camouflage, which first originated in the U.S. in the early 20th Century.]]
[[Image:1209088725 Marines.PNG|thumb|250px|The UNSC Marine Corps standard-issue battledress comes with camouflage to blend into the surrounding environment.]]
'''Camouflage''', also known as cryptic coloration or concealing coloration, is a form of deception that allows a person or object to remain indiscernible, or "blend into ", from the surrounding environment. Examples include the battledress of [[UNSC Marines]], [[ODSTs]], and some coatings on weapons.
'''Camouflage''', also known as cryptic coloration or concealing coloration, is a form of deception that allows a person or object to remain indiscernible, or "blend into ", from the surrounding environment. Examples include the battledress of [[UNSC Marines]], [[ODSTs]], and some coatings on weapons.


Camouflage dates back to [[World War II]], where camouflage was beginning to be used by both factions of the war. They have changed throughout the years and are still used in combat by [[UNSC Marines]]. One of the best forms of camouflage from World War II and beyond is the ghillie suit, made of an artificial worn layer, with an overlay of materials common to the operational area.
Camouflage dates back to [[World War II]], where camouflage was beginning to be used by both factions of the war. They have changed throughout the years and are still used in combat by [[UNSC Marines]]. One of the best forms of camouflage from World War II and beyond is the ghillie suit, made of an artificial worn layer, with an overlay of materials common to the operational area.


There are many forms of camouflage, each used for a specific environment. The [[UNSC Marine Corps]] seem to utilize a variant of Woodland Tri-Color Camouflage after the events of [[Alpha Halo]]. The [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] utilize urban camouflage during the discovery of the [[Installation 05|second Halo installation]].
==UNSC==
The UNSC utilizes many forms of camouflage, each used for a specific environment. The most basic camouflage patterns are the following:


*'''Woodland'''- Jungle or forest fighting
*'''Woodland'''- Jungle or forest fighting
*'''Desert'''- Outdoor desert fighting
*'''Desert'''- Outdoor desert fighting
*'''Urban'''- For urban or (occasionally) tundra fighting
*'''Urban'''- For urban or (occasionally) tundra fighting
*'''Space'''- for EVA fighting Eg. on the hull of a ship


===UNSC Marine Corps===
The [[UNSC Marine Corps]] have been observed using light gray urban and woodland camouflage patterns in their [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|BDUs]]. The [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] utilize a darker urban camouflage.
===UNSC Army===
The UNSC Army also uses a variety of different camouflage patterns in [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform|their BDUs]], ranging from various shades of woodland camo to sand-colored desert camo and light-gray urban patterns.
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== Covenant==
== Covenant==
[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces use armor coloration to differentiate rank, with no effort to employ passive camouflage methods. As a result, Covenant armor is useless in that aspect. Instead, Special Operations [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] use [[Active Camouflage]] systems for stealth operations, which is far superior to passive camouflage.
[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces use armor coloration to differentiate rank, with no effort to employ passive camouflage methods. As a result, Covenant armor is useless in that aspect. Instead, Special Operations [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] use [[Active Camouflage]] systems for stealth operations, which is far superior to passive camouflage.
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== Gallery==
== Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Halo 3 Marine.jpg|A UNSC Marine in full battledress. Notice how his camouflage patterns match his environment.
File:Camo.png|Woodland Camouflage, which first originated in the U.S. in the early 20th Century.
Image:Odst 1.jpg|Two ODSTs in camouflaged [[ODST Battle Armor|armor]] in an urban area.
File:Halo 3 Marine.jpg|A UNSC Marine in full battledress. Notice how his camouflage patterns match his environment.
Image:Camo_Marine_Sniper.jpg|A [[U.S. Marine Corps|Marine Sniper]] from the 21st Century dons a ghillie suit, which is used to camouflage into the forest.
File:Odst 1.jpg|Two ODSTs in camouflaged [[ODST battle armor|armor]] in an urban area.
Image:Hidden in the Jungle.jpg|Although multiplayer colors are gaudy, using the olive and green colors can give you a small advantage.
File:Marines halo 2.jpg|UNSC Marines donning woodland camouflaged BDUs.
Image:Halo Wars Marine BR.jpg|Marines in snow colored camouflage take cover on tundra terrain from Covenant troops.
File:Halo Wars Marine BR.jpg|Marines in snow colored camouflage take cover on tundra terrain from Covenant troops.
File:Unscmarine sniper.jpg|A Marine with urban camo pattern.
File:Armytrooper.jpg|An Army trooper in woodland camouflage.
File:UNSC Army II.jpg|An Army trooper wearing a desert camouflage BDU.
File:Hidden in the Jungle.jpg|Although multiplayer colors are gaudy, using the olive and green colors can give you a small advantage.
File:Camo_Marine_Sniper.jpg|A [[U.S. Marine Corps|Marine Sniper]] from the 21st Century dons a ghillie suit, which is used to camouflage into the forest.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 08:38, November 17, 2010

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For other uses, see Camouflage (disambiguation).
File:1209088725 Marines.PNG
The UNSC Marine Corps standard-issue battledress comes with camouflage to blend into the surrounding environment.

Camouflage, also known as cryptic coloration or concealing coloration, is a form of deception that allows a person or object to remain indiscernible, or "blend into ", from the surrounding environment. Examples include the battledress of UNSC Marines, ODSTs, and some coatings on weapons.

Camouflage dates back to World War II, where camouflage was beginning to be used by both factions of the war. They have changed throughout the years and are still used in combat by UNSC Marines. One of the best forms of camouflage from World War II and beyond is the ghillie suit, made of an artificial worn layer, with an overlay of materials common to the operational area.

UNSC

The UNSC utilizes many forms of camouflage, each used for a specific environment. The most basic camouflage patterns are the following:

  • Woodland- Jungle or forest fighting
  • Desert- Outdoor desert fighting
  • Urban- For urban or (occasionally) tundra fighting

UNSC Marine Corps

The UNSC Marine Corps have been observed using light gray urban and woodland camouflage patterns in their BDUs. The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers utilize a darker urban camouflage.

UNSC Army

The UNSC Army also uses a variety of different camouflage patterns in their BDUs, ranging from various shades of woodland camo to sand-colored desert camo and light-gray urban patterns. Template:Expand-Section

Covenant

Covenant forces use armor coloration to differentiate rank, with no effort to employ passive camouflage methods. As a result, Covenant armor is useless in that aspect. Instead, Special Operations Sangheili and Unggoy use Active Camouflage systems for stealth operations, which is far superior to passive camouflage.

Gallery

  • Woodland Camouflage, which first originated in the U.S. in the early 20th Century.

    Woodland Camouflage, which first originated in the U.S. in the early 20th Century.

  • A UNSC Marine in full battledress. Notice how his camouflage patterns match his environment.

    A UNSC Marine in full battledress. Notice how his camouflage patterns match his environment.

  • Two ODSTs in camouflaged armor in an urban area.

    Two ODSTs in camouflaged armor in an urban area.

  • UNSC Marines donning woodland camouflaged BDUs.

    UNSC Marines donning woodland camouflaged BDUs.

  • Marines in snow colored camouflage take cover on tundra terrain from Covenant troops.

    Marines in snow colored camouflage take cover on tundra terrain from Covenant troops.

  • A Marine with urban camo pattern.

    A Marine with urban camo pattern.

  • An Army trooper in woodland camouflage.

    An Army trooper in woodland camouflage.

  • An Army trooper wearing a desert camouflage BDU.

    An Army trooper wearing a desert camouflage BDU.

  • Although multiplayer colors are gaudy, using the olive and green colors can give you a small advantage.

    Although multiplayer colors are gaudy, using the olive and green colors can give you a small advantage.

  • A Marine Sniper from the 21st Century dons a ghillie suit, which is used to camouflage into the forest.

    A Marine Sniper from the 21st Century dons a ghillie suit, which is used to camouflage into the forest.

Sources

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