Special Forces snipers also rely on camouflage, choosing from among a selection of specialized suits the one most likely to match the particular background of each mission. Exquisite background matching is not cost effective for most other situations, and the majority of soldiers wear uniforms that provide only moderate camouflage—a universal color pattern designed to work reasonably well against a range of different backgrounds.

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