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M-1994
Enlisted Summer 'VSR' Each Day Uniform |
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M-1994
Enlisted Summer 'VSR' Each Day Uniform |
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This was the daily use uniform for most Russian soldiers during this time period. It should be noted
that the tunic and trousers are of a different color pattern than
the headgear.
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More about the uniform... The three color pattern camouflage known as the 'VSR' pattern or 'little oak' pattern ('dubok' in Russian) was developed in the late 1980s. It was first seen in the West in 1991 when a book by Carey Schofield showed the pattern in use by VDV paratroopers. It was identical in cut to the earlier M-1985 'six-pocket' pattern uniform issued to all troops. The camouflage uniform continued to be issued after the fall of the Soviet Union and was eventually adopted as a 'universal' Russian military pattern during the 1994 regulations. It has been issued in a variety of color patterns during the 1990's. The example in the photo at right shows the dark green woodland pattern on the tunic, but a lighter green on the cap. Variants in brown, red-brown, and lighter greens have been seen. |
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The tunic follows the 1985 'six-pocket' pattern. Shoulder pockets are
secured by means of velcro closures, while the remaining four pockets have
button closures. There is a drawstring around the waist to adjust the fit.
The universal 'armed forces of Russia' patch is worn on the left shoulder.
Individual unit patches - though not initially authorized - were later worn on
the right shoulder. Branch of service pins are worn on the collar, and
rank insignia are worn on the shoulder epaulettes. Trousers and the cap
also follow the 1985 'six-pocket' style in cut and design. Numerous civilian versions of this uniform were also produced during the 1990's. These typically lack the internal military markings, lack the velcro closures on the shoulder pockets, or even lack the drawstring. |
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Deployment Chronology The M-1994 VSR pattern uniform was originally introduced in 1991 as a uniform for the airborne forces. By 1994 the uniform became the standard issue of the Russian armed forces. It continued to fulfill this role until 1998 when it began to be replaced by the new 'arbuz' (watermelon) pattern that came to be known as 'Flora' in the West. The uniform would continue to be issued for several more years until stocks were depleted. |
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| This Uniform Replaced... |
M-1994 Enlisted Summer 'VSR' Eachday Uniform |
This Uniform was Replaced by... |
| M-1969 Enlisted Summer Each Day Uniform |
M-1998 Enlisted Summer 'Flora' Eachday Uniform |
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