M98 camouflage pattern

The M/98 is the standard Norwegian camouflage pattern. M/98 is commonly used in garrison and only rarely used in the field.

M/98 camouflage pattern
M/98 camo pattern swatch
TypeMilitary camouflage pattern
Place of originNorway
Service history
In service1998-Present
Used bySee Users
Production history
VariantsSee Variants

History

Introduced around 1998, it is an updated version of the older model M/75,[1] and is used together with different hats according to military branch. The uniform consists of jacket and trousers and comes in the 3-color Norwegian camouflage.

Design

The jacket has two breast pockets and two big hand pockets, both with flap and a sewn on velcro above left breast pocket for the name tag. The trousers have regular pockets for hands - one back pocket and cargo pockets with flap.[1]

The camouflage colors of the uniform consist of DarkOliveGreen (#556B2F), YellowGreen (#9ACD32) and Tan (D2B48C).[1]

A special desert pattern has also been developed for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, consisting of light green, brown and dark brown.

Variants

M/03

The M/03 is documented with Norwegian troops operating in arid conditions.

Others

A similar uniform pattern is used by the Democratic Republic of Congo army from an unknown source.[2]

Users

References
  1. "NORWEGIAN ARMY M98 PATTERN". joint-forces.com. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  2. Larson (2021), p. 25.
  3. "Kongens klær opp i røyk". 14 March 2006.

Bibliography
  • Larson, Eric H. (2021). Camouflage: International Ground Force Patterns, 1946–2017. Barnsley: Pen & Sword. ISBN 9781526739537.
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