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How much of this is due to the US military spending the past generation dunking on goatherds? I imagine the pattern on your uniform is entirely irrelevant when up against an equivalent technology adversary with proper artillery and air power. On the other hand having the guy with the AK be 20% more likely to miss his first shot sounds like it’s worth doing some research on your clothing’s appearance.

Speaking of, is traditional garb at all effective from a tactical standpoint?




The vast firepower of modern armies would make it more important to not be seen in the first place, not less?




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