Posted: 12/25/2015 9:15:33 AM EDT
| I 've been doing some reading on Applying Camouflage to the human face, but still have some questions. What I"'ve read talks about applying lighter vs darker colors to different parts of the face, ie the nose, forehead, around the eyes, and then applying vertical/ horizontal lines to break up the. Outline further. So here is my scenario, in NE PA, how would you apply camo to your face? What colors, and on what parts of your face? |
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FM 20-3
Exposed skin reflects light and may draw attention. Even very dark skin, because of natural oils, will reflect light. CCD paint sticks cover these oils and help blend skin with the background. Avoid using oils or insect repellent to soften the paint stick because doing so makes skin shiny and defeats the purpose of CCD paint. Soldiers applying CCD paint should work in pairs and help each other. Self-application may leave gaps, such as behind ears. Use the following technique: •Paint high, shiny areas (forehead, cheekbones, nose, ears, chin) with a dark color. •Paint low, shadow areas with a light color. •Paint exposed skin (back of neck, arms, hands) with an irregular pattern. We used this method in Drum using just the green and loam USGI stick. It is very effective, remember that the camo wipes off so it has to be reapplied regularly. Most of us used gloves because it wouldn't stay on the hands. For the neck we just rubbed the green on and went back over with the dark color randomly. FYI, don't use the make up during cold weather because it conceals signs of frostbite. A mask is more appropriate in that environment. |
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Originally Posted By Pro_Patria_431:
FM 20-3 Exposed skin reflects light and may draw attention. Even very dark skin, because of natural oils, will reflect light. CCD paint sticks cover these oils and help blend skin with the background. Avoid using oils or insect repellent to soften the paint stick because doing so makes skin shiny and defeats the purpose of CCD paint. Soldiers applying CCD paint should work in pairs and help each other. Self-application may leave gaps, such as behind ears. Use the following technique: •Paint high, shiny areas (forehead, cheekbones, nose, ears, chin) with a dark color. •Paint low, shadow areas with a light color. •Paint exposed skin (back of neck, arms, hands) with an irregular pattern. We used this method in Drum using just the green and loam USGI stick. It is very effective, remember that the camo wipes off so it has to be reapplied regularly. Most of us used gloves because it wouldn't stay on the hands. For the neck we just rubbed the green on and went back over with the dark color randomly. FYI, don't use the make up during cold weather because it conceals signs of frostbite. A mask is more appropriate in that environment. This Don't fall in to the Hollywood trap of trying to put a cool camo pattern on your face. This technique from the FM actually works. |
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I would use dark brown, dark green, and light green. Put lighter colors on the darker parts of your face and darker colors on the lighter parts. In other works make your forehead dark and you cheeks and under your eyes light. Any SMCT manual will have this info. They are like 5 bucks
As another poster said don't use it in the cold. I like the sticks much more than the compacts. |
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Originally Posted By Pro_Patria_431:
FM 20-3 Exposed skin reflects light and may draw attention. Even very dark skin, because of natural oils, will reflect light. CCD paint sticks cover these oils and help blend skin with the background. Avoid using oils or insect repellent to soften the paint stick because doing so makes skin shiny and defeats the purpose of CCD paint. Soldiers applying CCD paint should work in pairs and help each other. Self-application may leave gaps, such as behind ears. Use the following technique: •Paint high, shiny areas (forehead, cheekbones, nose, ears, chin) with a dark color. •Paint low, shadow areas with a light color. •Paint exposed skin (back of neck, arms, hands) with an irregular pattern. We used this method in Drum using just the green and loam USGI stick. It is very effective, remember that the camo wipes off so it has to be reapplied regularly. Most of us used gloves because it wouldn't stay on the hands. For the neck we just rubbed the green on and went back over with the dark color randomly. FYI, don't use the make up during cold weather because it conceals signs of frostbite. A mask is more appropriate in that environment. This is what I was taught. |
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Originally Posted By BKC1869:
This is what I was taught. Originally Posted By BKC1869:
Originally Posted By Pro_Patria_431:
FM 20-3 Exposed skin reflects light and may draw attention. Even very dark skin, because of natural oils, will reflect light. CCD paint sticks cover these oils and help blend skin with the background. Avoid using oils or insect repellent to soften the paint stick because doing so makes skin shiny and defeats the purpose of CCD paint. Soldiers applying CCD paint should work in pairs and help each other. Self-application may leave gaps, such as behind ears. Use the following technique: •Paint high, shiny areas (forehead, cheekbones, nose, ears, chin) with a dark color. •Paint low, shadow areas with a light color. •Paint exposed skin (back of neck, arms, hands) with an irregular pattern. We used this method in Drum using just the green and loam USGI stick. It is very effective, remember that the camo wipes off so it has to be reapplied regularly. Most of us used gloves because it wouldn't stay on the hands. For the neck we just rubbed the green on and went back over with the dark color randomly. FYI, don't use the make up during cold weather because it conceals signs of frostbite. A mask is more appropriate in that environment. This is what I was taught. Hell, the first time I did it I literally didn't recognize my own face in a mirror |
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We use our "war paint" in the duck blind when its warm enough we don't need a face mask. Simple green / brown / black and I use a very liberal amount because I'm OCD. Main intent is to avoid the reflection of the human face and it being out of the ordinary, especially when wearing other camo.
Dark on the high spots, light in the low spots isn't too far off from what is recommended. Granted I'm not trying to hide from something or someone shooting back at me, but dammit if the duck and geese can't seem to always spot a patch of exposed skin or something just out of the ordinary and flare just out of range!! |
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