Kamuflirovannyi Letnyi Maskirovochnyi Kombinezon | |
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Type | Military camouflage pattern |
Place of origin | Soviet Union |
Service history | |
In service | 1968–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | |
Production history | |
Designed | 1968 |
Produced | 1968–present |
Variants | See Variants |
The Kamuflirovannyy Letniy Maskirovochnyy Kombinezon [1] (Russian: Камуфлированный Летний Маскировочный Комбинезон, lit. 'Camouflaged Summer Disguise Coverall') [2] or KLMK is a military uniform with a camouflage pattern developed in 1968 by the Soviet Union to overcome the widespread use of night vision optics and devices by NATO countries. [3] This one-piece camouflage suit became one of the most widely used in the Soviet Union.
As of 2018 [update], the KLMK was being produced. [3]
The KLMK was issued to KGB Border Guards in service dress uniforms. [4] It was later seen with their forces sent to Afghanistan during the Soviet–Afghan War. [5]
The KLMK is made with a digitalized spatter-like pattern. [6]
The KZS (kostium zashchitnoi seti or protective net suit) Suit is a two-piece camouflage suit, designed for use by chemical troops. Made of coarse loose weave cotton fabric. [2] It was first issued to Soviet chemical troops in 1975 [2] and was later widely used by troops from all combat arms, especially during the Afghan war. [6]
The KZS was made to be disposable once it cannot be used any longer. [6]
It is also known as the Berezka or Color 57. [7]