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Norwegian soldiers undertaking counter-terrorist training. The Norske Forsvarets camouflage pattern was introduced around 1980, when the first camouflage version of the jakke, felt (M/75) was introduced into service. [Image: militaryphotos.net.]

norske forsvarets camouflage pattern
Kingdom of Norway

The norske forsvarets ('Norwegian Defence') camouflage pattern was introduced around 1980, when the first camouflage version of the jakke, felt (M/75) ('field jacket, model 1975') was introduced into service. It is a very basic three-colour camouflage, comprising smooth dark green and light green blobs on a tan background.

The pattern is also displayed on the jakke, felt (M/98) ('field jacket, model 1998').

Uniforms in this camouflage pattern were originally issued to soldiers of the Hæren ('army') and Fallskjermjegertroppen (airborne troops). The Luftforsvaret ('air defence') used its own distinctive camouflage pattern until 1996, after which time Luftforsvaret personnel began to receive the camouflaged field jacket used by other arms of the Norwegian defence forces.

kamouflage.net is grateful to Franz Tinio-Lopez, for his invaluable contribution to this article.

camouflage data

1cm grid

norske forsvarets camouflage pattern
1981–present

Specimen of norske forsvarets camouflage pattern

Specimen kindly supplied by Franz Tinio-Lopez

Actual size: 17.65×30.48cm
country of origin:

Kongeriket Norge

National flag: Kingdom of Norway

Kingdom of Norway
used by:
  • Fallskjermjegertroppen (airborne troops)
  • Hæren ('army')
  • Luftforsvaret ('air defence')
  • special forces

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