Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) is the commonly used name of a camouflage pattern used by British forces as well many other armies worldwide, particularly in former British colonies.
The main variants of DPM are a four-colour woodland pattern, and desert patterns in two, three or four colours.
DPM has also been produced in black/white/grey, in various blue tones and even in purples (this last for the Swazi Royal Guard).
DPM is currently being phased out in British military service, being superseded by Multi-Terrain Pattern.
Read more about Disruptive Pattern Material: History, 1960 Pattern, The First, Limited, Use of DPM, The 1968 Pattern Range—the First General Use of DPM, Later Developments, Replacement—Multi-Terrain Pattern
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