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O pattern to better show their consolidation with NATO and their changing role amongst the international peace keeping forces. The old Slovenian disruptive pattern was dark in comparison with that now used by other NATO partners, so the decision was made to go for a lighter “multi terrain” pattern; as well as being more effective in different environments it also gave the Slovenian soldiers and operators the opportunity to “mix and match” with equipment from other countries. The appeal, however, goes wider, in that one of the German SF Police units ranked SloCam as favourite for their new Sniper Suit! To this end UF Pro have adopted SloCam as the pattern of choice for their entire Striker Battle Dress System, a decision which in their own words “offers todays tactical operator the option to choose a unique camouflage system for a wide range of operational environments”. If camouflage is not appropriate for your AO though, they do offer most garments in plain block colours including their own, superbly effective “Brown Grey”. All of which is very interesting but how do UF PRO take these lofty principles and deliver to the user on the ground? Quite simply they combine all the elements of comfort, durability, and performance and deliver them all in one seamless package. Starting with their superb flagship Monsoon Smallpac waterproof shell jacket and trouser they show that they mean business from the very outset. This is a fully specified and featured 2.5 and 3 Layer Gore Tex suit that offers the user full protection from even the worst of the elements, be it rain, sleet, or snow. This a suit designed for the professional, but unlike other manufacturers UF PRO have not loaded the price up to make if off putting pmcimagazine.com