Pattern Testing
Testing occurred in four different phases between August 2002 and March 2004 at Fort Benning, Fort Irwin, Fort Lewis, Fort Polk and the Yakima Training Center. A total of 15 evaluations took place. Trained military soldiers rated the patterns based on blending, brightness, contrast and detection. Phase one consisted of only side-by-side daytime testing at distances up to 180 metres (590 ft) with patterns printed by an inkjet printer. 11 candidates were selected and production printed for phase two of testing, which contained both day and nighttime evaluations at distances no greater than 120 metres (390 ft). Patterns were tested separately in phase two. The modified Desert All Over Brush, Woodland Track, Urban Track and MultiCam were evaluated in phases three and four. During phase four of testing, the selected patterns were printed on Future Force Warrior ensembles and evaluated from four different angles against woodland, desert and urban backgrounds.
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