a tacs press release

7/31/2019 A Tacs Press Release

1/4

A-TACS UNVEILEDFor Immediate Release:

Ft. Benning, GA, (October 14th, 2009) - As the US Military continues their search

for a more effective camouflage pattern, A-TACS (Advanced TActical Concealment

System) has begun to draw interest as a possible contender. In order to releasethe most up-to-date information on the A-TACS pattern to interested parties,

Digital Concealment Systems, (DCS) is proud to unveil the first official photos of

the A-TACS pattern.

Many who have seen the pattern comment on how it is unlike any camouflage pattern

they have encountered as its chameleon-like qualities cause it to blend into the

surrounding environment. This unique "pattern within a pattern" concept allows it to

break up the outline of the human body relying on a palette of inter-mingled natural

colors over a neutral tan base for use in open, rocky, or arid environments.

Fernando Coelho, President of EOTAC, LLC had this to say about the pattern,

"I am very happy that we are involved in the A-TACS project. Of all the camo

patterns I have seen over the years, this is the first one to break from tradition and

actually makes sense."

Furthermore, the intricate nature of the pattern makes it difficult to copy. "We like to

continuously raise the bar relative to what is possible to achieve with current textile

printing technology. The fact that there is interest from the US Military in the work

we are doing validates that effort", said Philip Duke, DCS Design Director and Principal.

A-TACS is being adopted by several vendors offering complimentary products. This

allows the A-TACS pattern to offer users a Total Camouflage Solution. Never before

have so many items been offered in the same pattern. Licensees have been selected

based on their ability to offer the end-user a holistic concealment strategy.

Ryan Smith, Brand Manager for LE/Tactical Firearms at Remington offered these

comments on A-TACS, "Remington firearms in the A-TACS pattern will blend in with

a shooter's complete ensemble, allowing the Operator to avoid detection."

The military has begun to show interest in the pattern for use by special operations

forces and also as a possible solution for use in the Middle East.

DCS is still on track for a formal kick-off after the New Year. Companies participating

in this unprecedented launch include Remington

, Bushmaster

, DPMS Panther Arms

,Danner, EOTAC, Tactical Assault Gear, Blue Force Gear and Emerson Knives.

All will begin introducing A-TACS product offerings starting on November 15th with

additional product from selected manufacturers being introduced at SHOT Show.

The formal release of the pattern is scheduled during SHOT Show 2010 in Las Vegas,

Nevada at a press conference held in concert with the licensees where media will have

the opportunity to receive detailed briefings from a variety of vendors. Additionally,

the A-TACS team will demonstrate how items from different licensees work together to

provide a Total Camouflage Solution.

DIGITAL CONCEALMENT SYSTEMS, LLC.

PO BOX 2201 Columbus, GA 31900

334-448-5442


2/4

ABOUT A-TACS

A-TACS was developed by Digtal Concealment Systems, (DCS) to answer the call for

better and more effective camouflage system integration for duty personnel in any service

branch from military to law enforcement. A-TACS is designed as a universal pattern for

a wide range of operational environments with additional supporting color and design

variants to follow.

Many of the modern digital camouflage patterns currently in use by the tactical community

have flaws. The square pixels used to create the distortion effect do not replicate the

shapes, forms and shadows of the environment they are deployed in-especially when

viewed through optics. The ninety-degree angles and limited use of natural colors can in

many cases, make detection easier.

Additionally, the "visual noise" in these same patterns tends to make them close-up into

a solid color, producing a blobbing effect when viewed from a distance. A-TACS

addresses and improves these critical issues in three ways.

1. - Replace un-natural square pixels with organic pixels. Utilizing our patented process,

we created a palette of natural colors digitally sampled from real-world elements in carefully

controlled lighting. The pattern is then created using a mathematical algorithm that writes

organically-shaped pixels using the specific color information given. The resulting pattern

while still digital, is far more organic in appearance.

2. - Use small patterns to create larger more distinct shapes designed to work at a distance.

Small shapes create larger shapes and larger shapes are organized into a distinct pattern

with no horizontal or vertical orientation. This unique "pattern within a pattern" conceptallows A-TACS to effectively break the human outline at great distances thereby, minimizing the

"blobbing" effect of other patterns when viewed from a distance.

3. - More effective use of color-range produces a better concealment system. A-TACS is

created using a far greater range of inter-mingled natural colors than was previously possible.

The overall base color for the cast is a neutral tan which is designed for use in open, rocky

or arid environments.

Furthermore, the abstract and intricate nature of this pattern gives it a unique "fingerprint"

which is not only adaptable to various service branches, but also makes it difficult to copy.

ABOUT DIGITAL CONCEALMENT SYSTEMSDigital Concealment Systems draws from over 20 years in the business of concealment. DCS

specializes in developing and bringing camouflage patterns to market for a wide variety of

applications. For more information, contact DCS at; [email protected]. For softgoods licensing,

[email protected] or for hardgoods licensing, [email protected].



334-448-5442


3/4

A-TACS is designed to blend with a variety of arid environments, from urban areas to open

or dense rocky terrain making it a true universal solution.

2009, 2010 Digital Concealment Systems, LLC.



334-448-5442


4/4

A-TACS is designed to blend with a variety of arid environments, from urban areas to open

or dense rocky terrain making it a true universal solution.

A unique and patented process is

used to sample the colors found in

real-world elements and break

them down into the organic pixels

that make up the A-TACS pattern.

2009, 2010 Digital Concealment Systems, LLC.



334-448-5442

a tacs press release

Documents