French CCE Camouflage Effectiveness

In this video we look at the effectiveness of the French CCE (Camouflage Central European) camouflage pattern in a woodland environment during the summer time in north Texas. This video will consist of numerous scenes where each will begin with a concealed stationary position (both with & without the use of vegetation), followed by a movement phase out of the initial position. The purpose of the video is to give the viewer a chance to see the individual camouflage pattern and how it looks and blends into this environment. There will be varying degrees of how much of the uniform will be exposed to the viewer, some scenes will only expose little more than perhaps my head, while other scenes will have virtually no vegetation covering.

[@alw6912]

By far one of the most effective camouflage patterns I have ever seen.

[@proudtobeautistic]

French CCE was pretty darn effective, it did a lot better than I thought it would. It greatly outperformed US M81 woodland which black blobed at a short distance. It's kind of ironic considering that CCE has darker colors.

[@brianc9374]

Pattern size means alot when dealing with ranges

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Is doesn't have darker colors m81 uses a lot of black where CCE is green and tans

[@benjaminvleugels5609]

Honestly this has become one of my favorite camouflage patterns works really well for playing airsoft and the uniforms they come in are also really comfortable in my opinion. Your videos are always great to see how effective a camo is.

[@Brent0331]

Some of you have asked what patterns are next for videos. The following patterns I have either a full uniform for and I'm ready to film, or I’m just waiting on something to come in. Either way these are all in the on deck circle to be filmed: Danish M84, Russian WWII Ameba, German WWII M44 Dot, Russian Digital Flora.

[@AlphaCharlieConcepts]

***** Awesome line up man. Looking forward to the vids.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

This pattern is great!!! The hat is also impressive front to back!!! Nice work!!!

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for watching.

[@AnUtterSimpleton]

I was surprised, I thought CCE's lack of brighter colours and similarity to m81 might make it blob up or even lose most effectiveness at closer ranges but it appears to actually function quite well, I think the browns definitely do a lot of good legwork. I'd love to see how it performs in colder months.

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Also really good

[@neilcastell6951]

CCE works pretty well in most terrain, thanks for the video,

[@Brent0331]

neil castell Thanks bud

[@forban1]

Superb work and thank you for your videos it shows the French camouflage. There are two versions, a woodland and desert. Regarding the cutting of new uniforms, we're past the T4 model S2, very convenient in terms of comfort and practical advantages in terms of cargo pockets in the pants. the jacket is very convenient for the port with a bulletproof vest. The desert camouflage version of T4 S2 is also staffing in the French army. But with the EC when it is faded, the colors go very well in a semi desert area, and when the holding after some time on the ground, with full dust is perfectly camouflage field (I had opportunity to test the camo CE Djibouti when I was in marine french). The UBAS kind shirts are also supplied. Information, the French army chose the substitute of FAMAS, and from 2017 will begin the first delivery. The Assault rifle that replaces the FAMAS and HK 416 (A version possible 5). thank you again for your great work and continue, is awesome!

[@Xanatos712]

Wow, I'm surprised at how much this breaks up the outline. Works equally well in sun or shade too.

[@forrestgreene1139]

This one worked better than I'd expected. It really broke up the silhouette at mid range.

[@eachday9538]

CCE is one of my favourite patterns because the colour blocks are the correct scale to disrupt the human form and the correct contrast to do so at distance. Most patterns loose definition and blob into silhouette at much shorter ranges. All you need is to garnish it a little for close range blending effectiveness, the pattern will provide an excellent disruptive backdrop behind the finer grained textures. The light sand colour should help retain contrast when wet or dirty. The only thing I would suggest is that a scaled down variant would be better to disrupt the shape of small and detailed items like pouches and hats which sometimes by the cut of the material will get a dominant block of colour that does not disrupt it's shape.

[@BrujoMB]

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[@TaborPrzemyslaw]

yes, surpat has exact colours as CCE and works great in camouflaging gear.

[@harrisonking8156]

Definitely exceeded my expectations. Though you,d stick out like a sore thumb with it being so dark but the colours really did help disfigure your body shape. Awesome video, you'll remain one of the best hiders on youtube!

[@Brent0331]

Mr. SirKing Thanks bud.

[@BlueCR055]

I also watch these videos as a very enjoyable game. Great video, excellent camo, almost an all-terrain pattern, although it may work better in the fading colors of autumn.

[@Kinkampoiana]

One of the best camo ! Thank you !

[@LoazingCup]

Thanks a lot for your video about our camouflage ! I did not thought that it was really efficiant because it is an old camouflage (1992).

[@Brent0331]

LoazingCup Thanks bud. That's the thing about camouflage, its never obsolete. Its as effective now as it was when it first issued.

[@LoazingCup]

Yes of course but it was made to be effective at 100 meters (Irak) but now in Mali etc, fights are closer but I saw some picture of French Forces in Afghanistan and, indeed, it remainsvery effective. It's always a pleasure to watch your vidéos ! They are very helpful !

[@Brent0331]

Thanks bud, I appreciate it.

[@Polskmofo]

i was surprised that you were so close to the camera in the second scene and i couldnt tell at all you were there.

[@Fabzil]

Camouflage is very impressive, yet, once you know what you are looking for, it gets much more easier

[@mtumeumrani376]

It doesn't help that Brent0331 is so huge that his profile sticks out of the foliage with thr obvious round human features. If he was an average French dude, he'd be 50% more stealthy. Meanwhile, the CCE pattern looks like it trades Green for more tan in the Woodland pattern. Probably because France and the Foreign Legion operate in Africa; its their Middle East.

[@djiegoigama1169]

I wanted someone to test CCE, love the cideo and the pattern! I always liked the larger blotches and slightly different colorways of CCE when compared to Woodland. May pick up a set in the near future.

[@ntphong999]

AWESOME, you melt in the environement

[@joekurtz8303]

I have this set In my collection. Surplus unissued CCE Textiles similar to Dickies in weave Cotton poly blend . No back pocket on trousers , sitting down you see why . Your demo makes use of terrain and available cover/concealment. Especially when you add the Gotcha blanks. Affordable & the MVP jacket& trousers work very well in the wet (spring 2020)

[@patlelion]

The new French cam BME for 2024 even better, it adapts to the outdoor light and terrains, impressive

[@DriveByShouting]

It’s basically Multicam. Nothing special.

[@a16thcenturypeasant98]

​@DriveByShouting nah bro it's totally different we added small brown stripes, totally different (joking of course)

[@pierressecheslemoal398]

Hmmm great job. CCE is a great pattern for whose who knows a little bit of camo's art ! And you are thruly an artist.

[@alexandercarder2281]

I managed to spot you once out of all those clips. Man your harder find than where’s Wally. I’m so glad I just purchased this jacket last night off of eBay.

[@Desi365]

very interesting, best camo review i've ever seen. thought it blended amazingly well in this environment but i'm a layman on military things.

[@Brent0331]

+Didier Martins Thanks for watching.

[@K.M925]

Working better than I was expected , maybe a bit to dark a few times. It will be very interested to see an test with an new clean Vs dusty dirty faded uniform .

[@TheLimbReaper]

As a W. PA. guy this CCE is one of my favorites.

[@matthewdennis1739]

I'm a Northwestern PA guy, just got rain gear in CCE, looks like it should work great.

[@andrewcombe8907]

I like this as it is effective in a variety of environments.

[@felldin]

CCE is fantastic. I little light in the color for out pine forests here in sweden but it still wolks just fine. You chould try out the czech vz 95. Its a great camo in any darker forest. I loses my buds in a sec if i dont know exactly where to look.

[@ravencorax9384]

Yeah I found your Video about CCE awesome Channel.

[@younggun7722]

I love cce its a great looking camuflage, very effective

[@BlueAsh-MilitaryAviation]

These videos are top notch!! Bravo Zulu!! You must have a warehouse full of camo and a trillion acres in North Texas, you are having too much fun!!

[@stansmith4054]

I will tell you that collecting full battle uniforms gets addicting ( just ask my wife!). I started with a Swiss Alpenflauge set two years ago and now I have over 50 different sets from various countries. My wife wants them gone!

[@BlueAsh-MilitaryAviation]

@@stansmith4054 Wives never understand. :)

[@Gatto751]

That camo is amazing during winter in light brown scale forest.

[@tommyboy560]

great video. The CCE really breaks up the outline of the body and the khaki tan colour lightens or darkens depending on the shadows.

[@serilus4life]

Awww the stress of tring to find you before you move is nerve racking. If I was in the army, I would to affaid to move! Don't people go crazy tring to look for people in combat? Camouflage works good. Great videos!

[@Brent0331]

serilus4life Thanks

[@hiota45]

Good pattern, seems to share a color similarity with the highly effective rhodie brushstroke. A lot of woodland camos go too dark. This has a large amount of khaki that works very well in a dappled light environment under a canopy.

[@JuggernautJo]

I scored 6 on this one. I have to say that pretty dang effective camo tho. I got lucky on 3 of those. And I think I’m starting to get pretty good at this with all the videos I’ve watch of yours. I would love to see the Spanish M09 pixelated woodland sometime too. I live in the PNW.

[@Odysseuss.]

I like this i fact I prefer it to DPM here in Scotland, it was a bit disappointing close in BUT with dappled light falling on it through canopy creating high contrast "zones" it became very good indeed.

[@Man_think_do]

Amazing

[@johnportelli3035]

My favorite camouflage that I use here in Malta.

[@bollywig7871]

Influenced by our woodland...but far superior. I think we make the mistakes of 1) making our patterns too small (likely so they look good close up and in formation) so that they muddy into basically a single color at typical engagement ranges and 2) we shy away from including lighter contrasting colors/shades--which help to keep the colors distinct and also mimic the play of light on vegetation.

[@Andy_Yates]

I'm not sure if you had more confidence in this pattern, or if I am getting a better eye at this, but you seemed to chose more 'in the open' positions than in past videos. Even when I'm able to see you, I wonder if I'd actually notice you while walking through the environment. Great pattern and great video as usual, really enjoy this series. One of the very few channels where I enjoy the videos and the comments.

[@Brent0331]

***** Thanks, but I'm not hiding per say but showing the camouflage in the environment. People have formed their own adaptation to my videeos in thinking its a wheres waldo game. I'm only trying to show the uniform in varying degrees of exposure in the environment. Sometimes that include vegetation, some times it doesn't.

[@Andy_Yates]

Thanks for the reply. I've seen those comments about treating these as a game of where's waldo, but I see these more as an interesting learning tool. I would never accuse you of hiding in these :) I appreciate your effort making these. I've learned a lot and have been able to put together a cost effective kit for deer hunting in the Mendocino county hills.

[@Draco3.6.9]

This is my favorite Camo

[@jelkel25]

CCE is great, just lightening up the sand colour (compared to Woodland and British DPM) makes a lot of difference. There's waterproofs on sale in French army CCE at the moment, not the cheapest but well worth a few extra bucks!!! Might have to invest!! Great vid, thanks.

[@rolfomatic]

+jelkel25 I just bought a brand new unissued French CCE "gore-tex" parka for $39 plus shipping. 128cm XXL+ size fits my 55" chest pretty well. The quality of it is top-notch.

[@jelkel25]

ralfomando They are really good.

[@rolfomatic]

+jelkel25 Have u seen the matching pants?

[@jelkel25]

ralfomando I have. Both are a good investment. Both the British army's and the US Marines versions are very good but this French one is just a little better designed.

[@joekurtz8303]

Copy on french MVP, top notch, drys quickly, trousers avail . Bivy made of same textiles 👍

[@normann4016]

well done, hi !

[@kegannff]

The colors on CCE are a bit prettier than M81

[@raccoonmoustache]

Wow really hard to see you! Shocking how I didn’t see you at 1:41!

[@KrisSays]

Basically it's woodland minus a large percentage of woodland's black? Is that about right? Seems to have "more" and lighter tans too. Good video...

[@iberiksoderblom]

Actually works well.

[@likydsplit8483]

A lot of folks don’t realize how heavily wooded a Texas creek bed can be.

[@Admodeus]

Could you do a video with urban camo? I know that it is not offically adopted by any nation, but It has me wondering how effective it actually is. I don't know if you could test it in a sort of urban setting, your ideas would be as good as mine with how to go about testing it.

[@daROCK1972]

I was able to pick you out about 90%of of the time. Not sure if it was the location picked out but to me M81 is still better then this. Love the channel. Thanks

[@Brent0331]

daROCK1972 Thanks bud.

[@drsolari111]

I would like to see a series on IR signature of all these patterns. I don't think you would have to don the patterns but just hang them in the environment.

[@killman1971]

drsolari111 Google US4CES. Guy Cramer has a lot of NIR photos of recent camo from US, Canada, and commercial companies. The sad thing is that most of the older camo designs do not really work well if at all in modern night vision environments.

[@maltaconvoy]

Seems to work well where you live.

[@jas9friend]

Works just as well as the American woodland, both of them are the most effective camos I've seen since Flecktarn.

[@HarbardWild]

Yognaught Xedmos then you haven't seen Pencott Greenzone or some of the Russian made camos ;)

[@KM-fckutube]

I'm a big fan of CCE, have been for a while. Love this guys videos, but what the hell happened at 0:56???? It was like the heavens transformed....... maybe just a cloud.

[@silentteeth7072]

Haha! Pretty good cammo!

[@louisborie7300]

Hello brent i m french your video are fabulous !!! ^^ Can you try , in a other video the different kryptec camo (mandrake ,nomhad ,typhon ,......) Also the camo center europe (cce) is good but the french army (ranger and marines )don't have m4 ,the standart rifle are Famas and minimi (FN herstal). The french soldier have desert camo if you want that is name is "Daguet France" it look like 3 tones but with french style ;-) You also forget is BDU are not actually in fr army because it s old of 20 years but it s not to bad . Goood luck ^^

[@Brent0331]

Louis Borie Thanks bud, trust me, if I had a FAMAS I would have been carrying one! That is one rifle I haven't really seen available on the market here in the U.S. yet.

[@maelguibert7691]

+Brent0331 The french Army use the M16A4 (im am french

[@Frankdude72]

There were only about 200 civilian FA MAS rifles imported into the North American civilian market, and currently they sell for over $10K USD, so Brent can definitely be excused for not owning one. If anything he was a little ahead of schedule, if you imagine that AR-15 he was toting is a HK 416. :p

[@srbutrej01]

What do your prefer more brent, Woodland ERDL or French CCE?

[@drinopon1933]

Am I the only one who watch this video as a game? (hide&seek)

[@Brent0331]

+Dino Gn A lot of people watch my camouflage videos for that very purpose.

[@goter9214]

+nowayjose indeed :)

[@marklee1194]

Me too. A wilderness version of "Where's Waldo?"

[@gon4455]

@@marklee1194 you mean wheres wally.

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

NOPE!😊

[@Mr.PastGlory]

CCE= Camouflage Central Europe. It fulfills that role, for sure. I still use British DPM, US Multicam, Russian SS Leto Partizan and Russian A-Tacs Gorka III. I've been making my mind up on getting some French CCE for a while. I'll do from a collectors purpose, for sure. The Russian stuff is simply better, sorry.

[@MoreMushroomThanMan]

I'll have to pay more attn to this camo now.

[@user-ct9rx9qp5p]

I'm wanting some now where do I get them

[@mooseessentials4209]

How many sets of camo do you own? Great vid by the way.

[@Brent0331]

Moose Essentials too many, thanks.

[@Armored_Kong]

Please tried Digital Flora.

[@timogreenwold5172]

I have been interested in camo for years,since I learned about Guy Cramer and his work. Would like to know what prices you pay for the clothing ? I purchased DeadDeer kryptek pants for $40 CDN and the other patterns pants would be $60 to over $100 for me. That is good reason I like your videos.

[@Brent0331]

Timo Greenwold I go for the cheapest prices I can brother. Some of the website I frequent the most which tend to have good deals on surplus uniforms are: Sportsmanguide.com, Keepshooting.com, Hessianantique.com, & Majorsurplus.com.

[@Quinnlawl]

i would like this for Texas dove hunting

[@robertmifkovic6325]

just a note for anybody interested, if you like this camo but want it with smaller patterns buy Slovak vz 97. really cheap nowadays

[@Polkovic]

Brent what was your opinion of the uniform design? I imagine European designs differ a lot from American ones. Maybe you could consider talking a little on the features of the uniforms. Just a suggestion.

[@Brent0331]

Nathaniel Hill Thanks bud, they do differ greatly.I appreciate the suggestion.

[@arctrooper2337]

Good deer hunting camo

[@erics.9136]

'llo there. I'm a frenchie. Think this cam (on my county) is very bad. Don't understand why the "black" is on ? ! the sun is above. So it can not be had shadows on, but below. View Oak leaf Waffen SS of 2WW. This cam is the best ever made. Regardless, congratulations for you vidéos. eric from paris FRANCE

[@Brent0331]

greencell french Thanks

[@22rodel]

pls try camopat uniform by guy cramer

[@YuriKruglov]

Надо бы в 4K переснять, а то 720p маловато.

[@Shadow-bx8ri]

Indian army uses this camouflage pattern at a varied colour scheme. The green is a little bit different.

[@johnrodriguez3870]

Although L' Armee de Terre Francaise ( French Army), and eventually, The French Armed Forces ( Forces Armees Francaise) , will adapt a New Version of the Close Combat Uniform that is akin to the United States MultiCam and United Kingdom MultiTerrain Pattern Uniform and Kit. VIVE LA FRANCE!!🛡️🗡️⚔️🔥💥💣🇫🇷

[@TheTyrial86]

Well this does not surprise me since it is very similar to US woodlands. But this does very well.

[@thibaudw4496]

French SF don't use CCE, they switch to other camo patterns. The french army once wanted to develop a new camo quite similar to the Flecktarn for the FELIN equipment because CCE is effective at longer distances than other patterns and not good enough for infrared, but it didn't go further. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/FELIN-openphotonet_PICT6050.jpg

[@charlesdegaulle5606]

Thibaud w Les forces spéciales utilisent tjr le CCE, même les escouades FELIN. Le nouveau camo (dont j'ignore le nom : /) est en encore test.

[@jodc2760]

Le "nouveau camouflage" est toujours dans les cartons. Certaines Forces Spéciales ont utilisées des treillis en Multicam au Mali, à côté des CCE et Daguet.

[@Androvalius]

@@charlesdegaulle5606 Ptite update 5 ans après haha, on part bien sur un nouveau camo d'ici 2024, appelé "Brun Terre de France" ou "Bariolage Multi-Environement (BME)", qui s'inspire pas mal du MultiCam en plus clair avec quelques variations de formes (ils ont mis des ptits triangles c'est choupi xD). La chaîne YT de l'Armée de Terre a release une vidéo plutôt décente dessus. Perso j'aime bien, même si le CCE reste dans mes favoris =p Voilà, t'avais peut-être (probablement, même) l'info, mais dans le doute... ^^

[@iamaGod357]

Can you test the french tiger stripe that they used in the recent Mali war?

[@louisborie7300]

The french tiger stripe is "green lizard" it s actually the camo of greece army , it s video are made !

[@LoazingCup]

Air Handler In Mali we use CCE and Daguet Camouflage. We dont use the Lizard one anymore, that was in Algeria .

[@almightytwee1188]

I’m too old to join the foreign legion but I think if I was 23 again wondering what to do after the Marines, I would’ve joined the legion. Hard dudes

[@sergiofernandez4566]

More suitable to all Terrain than m81 imho

[@HannibalsSurplusReviews]

Can you do a vs cce woodland & us woodland??? Please reply ASAP.

[@Brent0331]

I've done individual videos on both patterns, you can watch both and see them in the same environment and come up with your own conclusions.

[@HannibalsSurplusReviews]

@@Brent0331 that's just lazy bro

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I much prefer the CCE to the US Woodland... more subdued & blends better.

[@fulanitoflyer]

dude I can never spot you in any of the videos I have seen.... which do you think has been the worst camo you have used?

[@Brent0331]

fulanitoflyer Oh I don't know. Its all about how you use the pattern your wearing. I'm not a big fan of UCP, never have been, never will be.

[@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789]

Some footage of CCE in the fields: Stone desert in Mali, works very good, IMHO, with some dust on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3mqfn2tfdp6hrM , and the YT channel of the French Army with some footage from Europe's terrain, not so many videos though, it seems, but? Eg.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnzGnImVnbyUj6c .

[@theconstitutionalistoperat3841]

I'm sure you get asked constantly.. Where do you find these patterns, especially sizes that actually fit us Americans? I'm ok with decent reproductions for my collection. Just seeking some guidance/input. Thank you!

[@Brent0331]

Sportsmansguide usually has a lot of surplus clothing at good prices.

[@theconstitutionalistoperat3841]

Brent0331 Thanks Brother. Kill!!!

[@joekurtz8303]

Try keeeshooting.com They have these in stock , mostly XL (120)in jacket , trousers In sizes up to waist 42. Poly cotton blend. Newer T4 limited sizes ripstop. Comfortable and durable (March2020)& affordable . Bon chance.

[@int19h]

Wow, I see why it has so much tan in it now. Really breaks up the lines.

[@Irishknightable]

What's your next pattern going to be?

[@Brent0331]

Irishknightable I'm looking at doing a couple WWII patterns. Soviet Amoeba and German M44 Dot pattern.

[@Brent0331]

***** I'm working on getting some Splinter Mack, The tan and water pattern is a little pricey from what I've seen. On another note bud I saw this video the other day and thought of you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmpmIajh5WcaaM

[@Patrony762]

Did you hear the coqs yelling in the background ? *The French are near.*

[@joesmullen4794]

Works pretty good but then again its based off the American m81 woodland.

[@patlelion]

Even predator is like: wtf?

[@frankcavill2206]

I was surprised how ineffective this pattern was, I managed to to spot you most of the time. Nowhere near as good as Marpat, Cadpat or Greenzone in my opinion.

[@binitalagachu782]

This camouflage is similar to Indian army woodland camo

[@adamnordinrogers]

In today's wars soldiers are moving fast

[@dominiquejordan2830]

Je suis déçus en bien de ce camo. J'avais souvent eu des doutes sur son efficacité. Mais j'ai regardé plusieurs photos ou vidéos et je suis bluffé. Seul bémol; esthétiquement je ne l'aime pas trop bien que j'ai un ensemble CE contre la pluie.

[@jamiemcf1]

Funny how the French have chosen a cap style like those of Rhodesian and Portuguese forces in Africa in the 70s

[@Remvin4]

jamiemcf1 I actually never see it used, in every video and everytime i come across soldiers it's either the helmet or the boonies hat.

[@jamiemcf1]

Sylvain Campeau I've seen pictures and footage of some soldiers in the Rhodesian bush war wear it in the Rhodesian pattern. And some Portuguese soldiers with it in lizard pattern in Angola. Yesterday I was watching a documentary about the French Indochina war and think it was issued to the french in very limited amounts then, but more prominently in Algeria. I've never done it in a hot country, but wearing a helmet in 18 degrees celcius weather is too hot for me haha. That's why these were issued in tropical environments.

[@Remvin4]

jamiemcf1 right, i meant in the present, in afghanistan, mali, even kosovo and on french soil. It isn't used. It's either the boonie hat or helmet, and if they wear a cap, it's a regular ball cap. But i'm sure in the past it has been used.

[@jamiemcf1]

Sylvain Campeau Oh okay, maybe just a training drill cap type thing. In the British army they wear either the beret, the helmet or the bush hat in tropical climates, but I've seen a cap similar to the German m43's but with a soft visor being used during training before they earn the beret.

[@Remvin4]

jamiemcf1 oh yeah i forgot about the bérets. :) Also, for celebration purposes they use the képi. (were you talking about the training drill cap for the british or the french ? because i am not aware of any french regiment that uses it)

[@ewaldseiland8558]

You're doing it all wrong. This camo pattern doesn't work without baguettes and wine

[@Khanclansith]

You managed to get by 4/16 times

[@fuskmesteren6273]

Its not the camo that is good ur just pro at hiding

[@sukorileakbatt294]

fcuk this wheres wally business i'm a nervous wreck

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

Would have worked better if you had a white flag with you.

[@dc439]

I would buy this pattern but I don't like the white flag it comes with😒🏳️