Hi everyone! Recently I saw some military personnel wearing blue camo and was wondering, which branch of the military does this uniform belong to? Thanks for any information!
The blue camouflage pattern is associated with the United States Navy. The design, also known as the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I, was introduced in 2008. The blue, black, and grey camouflage is meant to disguise stains and minor wear on the uniform and was mainly used in at-sea environments.
However, it's worth noting that as of October 1, 2019, this uniform has been phased out of the U.S Navy's approved uniform list. The official reason for this change was to transition to uniforms that provided better camouflage for all occupational fields. The replacement uniform is the NWU Type III, which features a green and tan digital camouflage print instead.
Therefore, if you recently saw someone wearing the blue camo, they could possibly be a Navy veteran or it's being used in a different context.
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