Statistical Evaluation of Desert Individual Camouflage Covers (ICC) by Ground Observers
Abstract
The ICC is a personal camouflage net for soldiers which will be useful for patrols, snipers, and ambush situations. This study determined whether the ICC should have large or small Hogan incisions, and what color(s) best blended with the desert backgrounds. Ten U.S. Marines and two civilians subjectively evaluated seventy-four ICCs (thirty-seven different colors- half large and half small Hogan incisions) at five desert sites. The ICCs were ranked in groups of six, selecting four at a time, to reduce the number to the final six colors with associated incisions. The final six were subjected to paired comparison rankings which overcomes the problem of inconsistency of judgements given by the same observer. The data was analyzed statistically to determine preferred color with associated incision, establish confidence limits, and color grouping for each site and across all sites.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA289273
Entities
People
- Christopher J. Neubert
- George Anitole
- Ronald L. Johnson