During the conference, uniform jackets featuring completely new WS31 and WS62 patterns were presented. These designs were developed as part of a research and development project conducted by the Military Research and Implementation Center for Uniformed Services, tailored to the needs of the Special Forces. However, as Lieutenant Colonel Marek Chmiel, Press Spokesperson of the Armed Forces Support Inspectorate, assured the MILMAG editorial team, “The WS 31 and WS 62 camouflage patterns are merely prototypes. At this stage, it cannot be determined whether they will be adopted for use in the Armed Forces.”
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In response to the question: “Have the uniform design and material type changed compared to what was developed under the Titan program?” we learned the following:
“The implementation of the initiated development work on the new tactical uniform is in its initial stage, specifically at the stage of developing technical documentation and initiating proceedings to select a contractor for the prototype batch. The development work is being carried out in accordance with the ‘Procedure for the Implementation of Development Works for Uniform and Equipment Items,’ which constitutes Annex No. 1 to Decision No. 314/MON of the Minister of National Defense dated October 28, 2013 (Official Gazette of the Ministry of National Defense of 2013, item 274, as amended). At the current stage (prior to soldiers selecting a model for user testing), it cannot be determined whether and how the uniform design will change or what materials will be used for its production.”
According to the information obtained, the primary advantage of the new camouflage patterns is to ensure the highest possible level of effective concealment for soldiers in combat conditions. As part of verifying the camouflage properties, the first round of comparative tests on the effectiveness of the camouflage patterns was conducted.
The trials were carried out under autumn conditions and will be repeated in spring and summer conditions. The comparative tests of the camouflage’s effectiveness were conducted at the OSPWL Nowa Dęba training area in autumn conditions (deciduous forest, coniferous forest, mixed forest, urban terrain) during both daytime and nighttime. Conclusions will be formulated after the completion of the tests.
As Lieutenant Colonel Marek Chmiel assures, “The new tactical uniform patterns will undergo user testing (testing under real-life conditions) by soldiers from military units across all branches of the Armed Forces. Specific units will be designated at a later stage of the ongoing development work.“