NOTES: A somewhat unique uniform with two chest pockets secured by two snap closured as well as a small pocket on the left shoulder. The trousers also have a cargo pocket on each thigh closed by two snaps. FACTS: Developed in 1993 for German camouflage testing following the development of desert uniforms in the UK and France. The camouflage was officially adopted in 1999 for German troops serving in arid environments.