Vietnam Era Duck Hunter "Beo Gam" Camouflage Effectiveness

In this video we are going to look at the camouflage effectiveness of the Vietnam era Duck Hunter "Beo Gam" camouflage pattern that was primarily used by U.S. military advisors in the early years of the Vietnam war.
We will be looking at these uniforms in a woodland environment during the early fall season (North Texas woods). 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 this 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 a hat, while other scenes will have virtually no vegetation covering.
BIG THANKS to my buddy Bruce for helping to film this video. Please check out his channel and support him by subscribing to him, thanks! / @brucecamparmament3728

[@Brent0331]

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[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

In the 70s my mom had a bolt of cloth in duck hunter. She made me my own set of fatigues out of it to play Army in. Proven effective during countless backyard adventures with plastic army men and as we got older BB gun wars. 👍

[@SurvivalTheory]

In the scene at 11:20 I noticed your black boots, which led to seeing the rest of you. Great example of camo effectiveness, and how black guns and gear give away location so easily. Sometimes black blends into a shadow, sometimes it stands out, like your eyes are drawn to a void in the scenery.

[@friedrice9535]

Yeah. I look for shadows that don't belong.

[@DRAGONSLAYER1220]

Those old WWII USMC camos in this pattern were reversable: green camo on one side, brown on the reverse. Oftentimes, missions would change 3-4 times a day requiring them to reverse & re-reverse depending on terrain, etc... Led to the following oft shouted rhyme: "Green side out, brown side out, Run in circles, scream and shout!" Great vid, as usual.

[@mikebillman8089]

This sums up my childhood. Playing in the woods with rifles, knives and camo.... You guys rock..

[@rickdeclue3202]

thanks guys I remember getting my first set of those camouflage they call ranger camies at central hardware store wen i was 15 yrs. old back in 1969 and thanks again

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for sharing your story brother.

[@Protocol_17]

The point guy in black pajamas during the intro was so surreal. Time, money and effort to present a few VERY enjoyable minutes for your subscribers. THANK YOU !!! p.s. In the spirit of that era, a warm welcome goes out to the FNG. p.s.s. All in good spirit. We've all been the FNG at some point in our lives. Term of endearment...lol

[@1986coldsteel]

That’s why I hate when people out there say “oh this or that pattern is obsolete “. No such thing. Amazing how effective old patterns still are. Awesome videos.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@nunyabidniz2868]

Ironically, I'd just seen a video over on Paul Harrel's channel wrt how hunting "fashion" has gone thru a cycle over the past couple of generations, and it featured the "duck hunter" camo pattern which I'd never seen before. Now here you are, showing how very effective indeed this old pattern can be, performing right up there with some of the most modern motifs I've seen you display on your channel [which I really appreciate, btw: so glad you took it upon yourself to offer this service! Nothing like seeing for yourself what the stencils look like IRL...]

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for watching and commenting brother. I'll have to go check out his video.

[@nunyabidniz2868]

@@Brent0331 I heartily recommend Paul Harrell's content, altho' you might find it a bit pedestrian since you've already seen the elephant; his stuff is more targeted toward new shooters and discrediting internet "wisdom..." But his delivery is always worth the price of admission!

[@gooddog8284]

For the eastern half of the US, this pattern still works well, better than most newer civilian hunting camo patterns. For fall hunting, I still love the brown duck hunter pattern.

[@rmesser]

Awesome vid, totally digging the M1 carbines and M1 Garand and early web gear. Recall reading about this early phase of the VN war in National Geographic with great photos of SF advisors and RVN RF-PF fighters in those issues. Multi-person vids with opfor sims totally rock. Really demos the camo effectiveness. Learned a lot watching this vid. Bravo Zulu on this effort. Got my Colt XM-177 out and was in the zone with y’all.

[@randybaumery-cp7tf]

I love this style in brown, tan and black because hunting deer and hogs in fall this just blends in so well.

[@christophereddy4517]

I'm really amazed at how well this camo works. I feel like we have a bias as humans that new is better. But look at the efficacy of this old camo. Seems like the designers put the work in and did well.

[@frankrodriguez2783]

I love that intro!! You guys did an outstanding job!! I would like to ad that the Cubans of the 2506 assault brigade, during the Bay of pigs invasion, used similar uniforms provided by the CIA, from Sears stores I believe. I remember seeing samples in a museum in Cuba as a child.

[@tracker-one-niner]

Oh man, as always, your videos are awesome, special in this particular video that tells and show a lot of what special forces advisors wore in the early Vietnam war. There’s not a lot of people who knows about that stuff, it was very educative. I love that pattern. Your video rocked, I loved the ambush on the enemy, Charlie never knew what hit him. Thanks for the videos!!!

[@tracker-one-niner]

Oh just another thing, is that “Vietnam jungle sounds” on the background took from the old video game called LINE OF SIGHTS VIETNAM???

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for watching brother.

[@tomm2812]

I knew a guy, back some years ago, that was one of the first 'advisors' to Vietnam. Years later he was still a hard bad ass man. Right friendly though. Good video. Best

[@thelmexsniper]

Brazilian airborne troops used this pattern in the 70´s also

[@marcelorezende7568]

Indeed and they are extremely rare nowadays.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for sharing.

[@giloro85]

Used by the u.s - trained Cubans that invaded the Bay of Pigs

[@mikebox]

Remember using it hunting growing up. One of my favorite camo patterns. Great video guys. Loads of pictures from this period in the VN War in the book SOG.

[@garyashford]

As we can see in this video, there's a reason they've been in service so long. Works well. The view through the iron sights was super! Great vid bros!

[@TBOR101]

Awesome video, your right that pattern has been around for decades, it was seen everywhere even the GI Joe toys were sold sporting that camo pattern back in the 60's. I personally think it's still a very effective pattern, I wonder though if its conception was based on a cheetahs natural dotted color pattern. Anyway however it came to be, I like it. 👍

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for commenting brother. Its funny you mention the GI-Joes. I have an original Joe from back in the 60s and he is wearing duck hunters.

[@100mmtubeofjustice7]

hello, to be honest, just found you'all, love seeing all the old cammies in action, back in the day when I was growing up, we used to call those patt's, "jones " I don't have a clue why, look forward to seeing more of your stuff, I used to know a guy who was an advisor in the early days, (he's passed away now) he used to show me his photos of the team he was with, they had a huge mix of stuff, some of the guys even mixed different countries, a top from one place and trousers from another, it was awesomely cool.

[@Brent0331]

Awesome brother, thanks for sharing.

[@RM-ld3gc]

This pattern is still a winner in my eyes. Great depiction of VN era Brent. Love ya work......If ever come out to Australia look me up and I will take you out bush!

[@ratagris21]

Great intro to the video and excellent presentation. I like that this pattern works based on the shades of the pattern, but with use I can see that it blends in very well with the brighter colors. Very effective. Thanks for your hard work of you crew and production team. Just remember what Robin Williams said about black pajamas in Good Morning Vietnam....Black is universal for jungle warfare or just add pearls for formal wear....Sgt Leo Special Forces Fashion Designer.

[@brucecamparmament3728]

Stay tuned for black pajama video!

[@Brent0331]

Yup brother, you won't have to wait too long. Its already filmed and in the works. It will even have an intro like this one did. I'm not going to reveal any more secrets though, you'll have to wait.

[@rayherndon3728]

It might be a old pattern but it sure works

[@johanpedersen9902]

Thanks for the video Brent0331. Never missed a video you've made.

[@americanpatriot6918]

That camouflage is amazingly effective!! You guys did a great job on this one! Thanks again for all the great camouflage effectiveness videos! I've definitely learned alot, and have quite a few different military surplus and civilian cammoflage outfits. I have the version of this that's more tan, and brown. But after watching this, I want some of the greener stuff! Keep it coming brother!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Huy_Nguyen_USA]

At 0:23 Brent's the tallest NVA soldier I"ve ever seen. :-)

[@mikeklein9754]

Yea Brent your Effectiveness videos keep getting better and better! I really like seeing the action, and the team of guys with the blank fire makes it very cool! This pattern looks pretty darn effective for the fall. I agree it looks very similar to ww2 marine pacific camouflage.

[@kansaspatriot2051]

I saw a few examples of this pattern in Central America in the late 80's as well. Great vid and review.

[@ZSC001]

Australian Auscam looks incredibly similar, I’m guessing it’s a descendant of the duck hunter camo

[@ratagris21]

Auscam is of course lighter, but works very well in mix.

[@Brent0331]

For sure.

[@huynhthanhquan5564]

It's called "Beo gấm" in Vietnamese meaning "Leopard skins" :D my father left me a few uniforms during his time in service. :D

[@qcarr]

Great video as always, Brent! I was very surprised at how effective the pattern was - never could locate you guys until you moved. Thanks for your service (Veteran's Day tomorrow!) and for all your work on your videos.

[@MrBomb-rj7mr]

I've watched a fair number of these from Brent, and this is the most difficulty I believe I've had in spotting anyone.

[@jelkel25]

Had a set of camos in this pattern as a kid, along with my Road Runner sneakers a winning combination! Wore them till the pants were half way up my legs, not a good day when they finally had to be retired!

[@SurvivalTheory]

Excellent opening sequence! Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

[@on2wheels378]

Thanks again Brent. Great upload and thanks for all your efforts to give us content to watch.

[@Brent0331]

Appreciate it.

[@muwuny]

The South Korean troops also wore this as their standard issue uniform.

[@rasnosehobbieschannel8941]

Duck Hunter used by South Korea kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXLNZmiuh6x3fKc

[@panzershock441]

Great vid Brent. Id love to see a couple minutes of comprehensive analysis and your personal opinion on the camouflages you test after the demonstration section. I think the people who watch you consider you enough of an authority on the matter that your personal input would be quite valuable to us.

[@Brent0331]

I appreciate it man, the reality is I don't even know what it looks like until after filming is completed. I throw in my two cents when I can but for the most part I leave it up to the viewers to decide.

[@1187travis]

That's one very effective pattern. Great production on the video also, btw.

[@perfectionist2032]

If by filming your selves, the intent is to determine the relative effectiveness of camouflage pasterns, I recommend acquiring a 4K camera as the lack of clarity even on 1080p is aiding in your concealment. P.s. I like what you & your guys are doing.

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Evening buddy from England. Interesting kit. Thanks for the hard work you put in the videos an the kit layout. ATB too you an yours.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@AirsoftReviewArgentina]

I must admit this was not the best of patterns I've seen from you but it was fun to see a new movie-like opening!

[@odysseusjones8531]

I LOVE this video. I have watched a few of your videos so far and kept thinking "Damn, this looks like North Central Texas or maybe North Texas." Now I know. Lol. As a kid, I could still get that old Duck Hunter camo and I like it better than Woodland for our terrain. I haven't seen any in a long, long time though. If you ever need another place to film near North Fort Hood, let me know.

[@randybaumery5090]

This pattern in tan brown and black spots is truly one of my top picks for deer or hog hunting camouflage.

[@jdshillbilly1229]

Excellent presentation again. I've always liked that pattern myself. Grandfather loved it, vet from Pacific theater, Dad loved it, Vietnam 62, well technically not in country in 62 lol but he saw several cool things. Sears was a big part of equiping guys going in to "advise" lol. There's great stories everywhere about the great improvisational skills of great men in shit situations, like 444 Marlin lever guns in Vietnam. Hehehe again thanks for the outstanding presentation. Keep it up.

[@ultimatetrex1999]

Where was he then? Laos or Cambodia?

[@HonNguyn_]

It actually called "beo gấm" The special force of the Vietnamese arms force still use a variation of this camo Search the word "đặc công" on gg to see it

[@DannyWalker1949]

Another Great video Brent...I Like these❕ I will have to say something here on Nam. We was over there ALOT earlier then the Mid Sixty's like everybody thinks, or forgot bout that stink'n war. I know for fact that we was there back in '59 and earlier. I had a very good friend killed in '59 as a so called "Adviser" Major Cozad. And, he himself told me they WAS fighting as much as anybody was back before his death. I went in '60.

[@nunyabidniz2868]

U.S. involvement in Indochina began in 1955, if I recall my history correctly. It's been awhile. Famous WW2 war photographer Robert Capa lost his life reporting on the troubles in French Indochina in '54; somehow I suspect that event may have been what drew Ike's attention to the region & led to the 1st U.S. advisers being sent over...

[@PegasusTests]

Once again Brent is out having way too much fun.

[@larpingtonboogecke]

Great video as usual. I Look forward to seeing part2

[@AndrewFosterSheff69]

That's more like it! High contrast. Random pattern. Breaks up shape. What more do you need? Oh yeah ... foliage. ;-) Even Oscar Mike, you're blending in way better!

[@roncekoah5779]

Always enjoy your vids Looks like ya'll have a good time making them. Thank You for your service Simper Fi'

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother

[@PowermadNavigator]

Can't believe I've watched 100+ camo effectiveness videos and not gotten the impression the Brent likes seeing himself on camera. More like I got the impression that he likes not being seen all that much...

[@viridianEX]

This is my favourite intro so far.

[@ktr1024]

Love the content, Brent! Keep it coming!

[@centraltexassurvivorpreppe7750]

Loved it! Filming near DFW adds some authentic close air support too!

[@hedonisticpunkvatos]

I've seen most of the Vids, this is pretty good camo!

[@Bumper776]

I bought a footlocker from an estate sale of a former Special Forces medic that had several various uniforms and three sets of duck hunter camo. His family said it had been shipped back when he was medevac'd in 1970. I figure I will put it on eBay someday.

[@blackjack3599]

That first minute was killer!

[@RM-ld3gc]

An excellent camo.....I saw some pairs of these in Saigon when I first went to Vietnam in 1991 when the country opened up to backpacker tourism. I kick myself now not buying them.

[@d.l.hemmingway3758]

Brent's yellow toned one is easier to spot than the other two patterns.

[@dudeguy8287]

Sick intro!

[@Brent0331]

Thanks.

[@segrientboar5954]

That has given me renewed faith in my US P42 reversible frog skin pants (Green side out) on a brown ground level, in the leaf litter etc. Even Brents more yellow-toned set did better than I expected.

[@Brent0331]

Yup, its not bad.

[@nabilbudiman]

That camo pattern and the color look smilliar with the Korps Marinir of the Indonesian Navy issued uniform back in the 60s through 70s. Now they still wear it but only for parade or ceremony only

[@docback63]

The Army issued that pattern briefly in WW2 in Normandy to some mechanised infantry units of the 2nd Armored Division (I believe it was) but they quit wearing it because their were friendly fire incidents as the Waffen SS was wearing the 44 Dot "pea pattern" which looked somewhat similar at distance. Some useless trivia for you. Thanks for the video Brent ! Go here and scroll down to the "History" section: www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/usujcamo.htm

[@larrygoldstein3481]

I would say this works pretty damn well for north America in the fall or dry summer areas. Concealment is great cover!

[@revfettuccine1971]

great video! if yall get any snow ya might want to try that newer Finnish camouflage.

[@Misyu44]

Very nice episode, love the idea

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for watching.

[@hondaridgelineenduser5934]

Another enjoyable video made

[@xxheartbrokexx100]

I have a shirt in this pattern that I was wearing with tigerstripe pants and a type 1 jungle hat didn’t realize how contemporary to each other they were.

[@stefanwedtke412]

Really good camera action. ... Like always very interesting video ... Thanks

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@bradmiller9507]

Not Tiger stripes. But Glad you are still here!

[@eatingelizabethsfrizbee]

Love the effects great job.

[@cattledog901]

Those are some tall ass NVA lol ;) well done as always bro

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@rmesser]

Some big ChiComs from up near Mongolia visiting their NVA brothers. They grow them big up there!

[@rjohnson1690]

Again love the historical stuff.

[@JeezUriah]

Bdu's in this camo scheme would be great!

[@anh413]

Interesting fact "Beo gam" (Beo gấm) litterally mean Spotted Panther in Vietnamese. I see why it was called that way just by looking at the camo is self.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for commenting.

[@anh413]

@@Brent0331 it was nothing

[@anh413]

@@Brent0331 oh i forgot. If you need anything translated from Vietnamese to English you could ask me through youtube ( maybe through comments i guest) and don't worry you don't have to pay me anything, i won't even ask for a thing.

[@kushkrispy7474]

This camouflage is also issued to Indonesian marines (kko) during the Borneo conflict in 1960s against Malaysia

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesbridges7750]

I want to see Brent's duck hunter vs. AOR2 , some things just keep poping up and that coloration is one.

[@3ric585]

Beautiful camo

[@mtumeumrani376]

The Bright Green patern looks like the New Naval uniform Pattern.

[@milgeekmedia]

It's funny you mentioned the older 'Frog' pattern and how it had 'isolated' use in the European theatre in WW2, it reminded me about some stuff I read about how it caused some 'friendly fire' confusion as other Allied troops confused it for some of the German dappled camo. Another very informative video, thanks guys for all the trouble you go through to make these. 👍

[@peerzeidler]

Yes, the spots power, is so cool, if you additionally use a patch of camouflage and its outlines disappear, you are one with the environment. ! Or you can spread your clothes with mud, you are one with the environment. !

[@saigonfrontiers8617]

I just picked up an original pair of these that my grandfather brought back from Saigon when he served

[@huyhoangviet5966]

Funny enough I spot a guy who wore Beo Gam summer suit and shorts when i got back from school in Vietnam.

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks for sharing, I have a repro set of WWII camo similar to this , reversable to brown / autumn

[@overlordisgoogle8431]

These ambush videos are to cool!!

[@Brent0331]

Thanks

[@ryanvictoria6206]

EPIC!!! GO TELL THE SPARTANS the sequel.

[@gavincook4684]

Looks a lot like the raider camouflage pattern which was issued to the French following the war by the USA. Apparently it was darker on one side and had a pink hue on the other. Very similar to the current Australian camp still in service today.

[@michaelhennegan9637]

That's great cammo. I have heard of it refeard to as WW 2 Universal.

[@angryagain68]

Brent's camo had just a little too much yellow tint to it and was the one I picked out the most. But, they were all remarkably effective. (I'd love to see a similar demo of this stuff in the desert southwest). I'd bet it would be much more effective than one might suppose.

[@nolski2003]

Cross the LOA , strip essential intell and weopns, tiger stripe, stoner rifle, awesome vid brother.

[@likydsplit8483]

What we really learned here; Brent has 3 Asian friends who trust him enough to make this video.

[@CedarSmoke14]

Not gonna lie, I always thought this camo looked butt ugly, but I cant deny how good it worked in shadow and light.

[@Hsutheguard]

Those early advisors were also using BAR belts too, which I kinda recreated myself. Awesome video tho

[@robcarlyle745]

Its actually not as bad I thought it would be. I would like you to try the old Denison jump smock from WW2. I haven't seen all your videos yet, so not sure if you tried it or not.

[@keganwallace8753]

Very effective pattern.

[@w.o.v.1033]

They also wor’EM during the “ Bay of Pigs” as well , theenk they called’EM “ Turtle suits” . Hey Semper Fi 👍🇻🇳👍🇻🇳👍🇻🇳👍 & watch out for Col. Yihn , He’s out there looking for that damn homing device 😂👍

[@AZSP1966]

The US used a variation of this pattern in the European theater during WW2 but it was withdrawn to avoid confusion on the battlefield once the Germans were using camo.

[@bushwhackedonvhs]

It is creepy how effective this camo actually is at a distance

[@enyaw1948]

Always Good Stuff. Thanks Guys!

[@Brent0331]

Thanks

[@bradkbeatz]

Great videos