A-TACS® was developed by Digital Concealment (DCS) to answer the call for better and more effective camouflage system integration for duty personnel in any service branch from military to law enforcement.
The problem with modern digital camouflage patterns currently in use are the square pixels. These squares used to create the distortion effect do not replicate the shapes, forms and shadows of the environment they are deployed in, especially when viewed through optics. The ninety-degree angles and limited use of natural colors can in many cases, make detection easier.
A-TACS® is different. It replace unnatural square pixels with organic pixels. These organic pixels are created through a patented process that creates a palette of natural colors digitally sampled from real world elements in carefully controlled lighting. The pattern is then created using a mathematical algorithm that writes "organically shaped" pixels using the specific color information given. The resulting pattern while still digital, is far more organic in appearance.
Additionally the use small patterns is utilized. This creates larger more distinct shapes designed to work at a distance. Small shapes create larger shapes and larger shapes are organized into a distinct pattern with no horizontal or vertical orientation. This unique "pattern within a pattern" concept allows A-TACS® to effectively break the human outline at great distances thereby, minimizing the "blobbing" effect of other patterns when viewed from a distance.
Finnaly, the inter-mingled specially selected colors creates shades more natural than was previously possible. The overall base color for the cast is a neutral tan which is designed for use in open, rocky or arid environments. You can find a wide variety of A-TACS® gear at uscav.com today.
We have nearly 100 items already that are or have A-TACS® variants. Be sure to check out Propper's Uniforms as well as their TAC U Combat Shirt, Danner A-TACS® TFX Boots, Custom Nametapes and a selection of pouches, packs and accessories from Condor and Ares Armor and much more.
In November, A-TACS® is revealing a new variation tailored toward more woodland environments - A-TACS® FG. The slated release of this pattern is in just 5 days, on November 14th. So be sure to check back to uscav.com as our product selection of this variation becomes available.