You will often find soldiers of special forces around the world, such as SWAT, commando units, Black Cat Commandos and other operations teams in black uniforms. In India too, all the special forces commandos wear black uniforms. Let us try to know in this news today why this is so. What is the scientific and strategic purpose behind this?
First understand it in terms of strategy
Actually, operations of special forces mostly take place at night or in places with low light. In such a situation, the black uniform blends in better with the darkness of night. Because of this, the commandos remain hidden from the eyes of the enemy. In simple words, the real purpose of the black uniform is to ensure that the presence of the soldiers is least visible to the enemy, so that the commandos can carry out their mission without being found. Apart from this, the black uniform blends in with the technical equipment that is fitted on the commando’s uniform. Such as night vision goggles, helmets and tactical gear.
There is also a psychological reason
There is also a psychological reason behind the black uniform. Actually, black color is generally considered a symbol of power, fear and mystery. In such a situation, when special forces enter an operation wearing black uniform, it has a big psychological impact on the enemy. Many times the enemy loses courage just by seeing the black commando. Apart from this, black uniform is also a kind of identity mark all over the world, which shows that the person wearing it is more of a trained commando than a common soldier or jawan.
Where did the black uniform start from
The use of black color in special forces is not new. Its roots go back to the time of the Second World War. Actually, it is believed that the black uniform was first used for the Schutzstaffel (SS) force of Nazi Germany. Although the use of this uniform was later considered controversial, its influence led to it being adopted by other countries’ armies. Particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, various countries adopted black as the color for their special operations units.
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