REVIEW: Federal Army "Camouflage Suit Austrian Armed Forces"

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For about a year now, the Austrian Armed Forces have had a new camouflage outfit – we reported on it. The outfit is officially named "Tarnanzug ÖBH". We got our hands on a set of the new equipment and wanted to present it to you in detail.

The "Tarnanzug ÖBH" in all its glory. It feels somewhat unusual that the Austrian Armed Forces will be seen in a camouflage pattern in the future. After all, they have been monochrome in RAL 7013 since 1975.

The back view of the "Tarnanzug ÖBH". The colors strongly remind us of those used by Hungary for their Leopard tanks. Is a revival of Austria-Hungary in the works? Probably not. The pattern is a proprietary development and is set to be distributed in up to four variants – if the Armed Forces continue to exist. After all, they have other existential concerns at the moment.

The Top

The Austrian buttons up, as this is advantageous for field repairs. A zipper is hard to sew back on. Overall, the cut of the new camouflage uniform remains the same as the KAZ 03, but there are a few innovations. "KAZ" is an abbreviation for combat outfit.

The rank loop and name Velcro patch remain the same. Some say that the decision with the KAZ 03 to wear the rank on the chest is a hidden cost-saving measure, as now only half as many ranks are needed. Because with the "Anzug 75", the ranks were worn on the shoulders, requiring two per uniform wearer.

The chest pockets with rubber loops inside remain unchanged. Not a bad feature.

New is the upper arm pocket on the right side. Yes, you read that correctly, the KAZ 03 only had an upper arm pocket on the left side for the soldier. Now symmetry has returned.

Also inside, you'll find the rubber loops. In the image, the "traditional" left upper arm pocket, so to speak, the one that has always been there. What's new is the elbow reinforcement. Padding can be inserted into these. Could it be that the Armed Forces are trying to make their soldiers softer?

Here is where the padding goes in from the front. We doubt the usefulness of having a flap to cover the opening, but the Armed Forces probably had something in mind while developing it. Also new is the absence of the lowest button on the field shirt. This greatly increases comfort. The lowest button is often ripped off during intense combat duty, as the shirt tapers at the bottom.

As for the collar, there is nothing new. The uniform material chosen is a ripstop fabric made of 2/3 polyester and 1/3 cotton.

The Austrian Armed Forces are also not shying away from new technologies anymore – such as Velcro. The KAZ 03 had buttons on the sleeve cuff.

The back offers no surprises, just a good view of the new camouflage pattern. It's a six-color camouflage print with the colors: Stone gray/RAL 7013, a blue-gray tone (field gray?), Coyote, Tan, Black, and a mint green tone. A very specific color choice. Austrian Multicam ... strangely without a name. "Pumpkin camo" was the suggestion. The camouflage outfit was actually first seen at the 18th Ranger Battalion in Styria, where the pumpkin is a popular crop.

The Trousers

The trousers in the classic Austrian "skinny" fit. It is clear to see the moderate camouflage effect against the mossy stones.

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