The Choco Chip Saga: DBDUs (1982-93)
In use: 1982-1993 Label: 'Coat / Trousers', Desert Camoflauge Pattern, Combat Materials: 50/50 ripstop nylon cotton Pattern: 6-color desert (chocolate chip) Following the end of the Second World War and the beginning of the Cold War , a new conflict began in the Middle East between Israel and the Arab nations surrounding it. Though American forces had been geared for operations in Asia and Europe, the Middle East would also become an area of interest for the United States. In June 1967, hostilities broke out between Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Iraq. The conflict would end with Israel managing to defeat the Arab coalition and occupying Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula , becoming a source of tension in the region, along with the occupation of the Gaza Strip . The Pentagon realized that it needed the capability to quickly move supplies and manpower required for operations in the region in order to respond to rapidly developing crises. A new camouflage for use in desert environment...