Glossary

A-TACS pattern use organic pixels in the micro patterns are grouped into larger, more defined “macro” shapes creating larger more defined patterns. The larger organic shapes and strategically placed shadow elements within the macro pattern help to create a unique three-dimensional effect when viewed from a distance.

A-TACS FG (Foliage/Green) Camo utilizes numerous shades of green sampled directly from a variety of forested and transitional terrain elements combined with various shades of earth, A-TACS FG Camo was developed to be effective in a wide range of temperate environments.

A-TACS AU (Arid/Urban) Camo utilizes numerous shades of tan sampled directly from a variety of arid and urban environments combined with various shades of earth and small amounts of green, A-TACS AU Camo is designed to be effective in a wide range of arid environments. This pattern was the first to utilize a process where organic pixels in the micro patterns are grouped into larger, more defined “macro” shapes creating larger more defined patterns designed to be viewed from a distance.

Army Combat Uniform or ACU is a new combat uniform of the United States Army. Using digitally created universal camouflage pattern – ACUPAT that contain elements of the green, sand and gray colors for versatile use in temperate climates, desert and urban environments. It also includes lots of practical improvements based on the wishes of soldiers.

The great change that brings ACU is camouflage. It combines forest, desert and urban camouflage pattern into one. This camouflage pattern became known under the name of ACU.