Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform
DPCU or Disruptive Pattern Camouflage or Combat Uniform (also called Auscam, Austcam, Ozcam, DPU, DPCU, or Jellybean Camo) is a five-colour military camouflage pattern used by the Australian military. It was developed and tested during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Its name and initials DPC, DPU or DPCU should not be confused with "DPM" (Disruptive Pattern Material), a British pattern of camouflage.
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