MSPO 2025: What uniform? Depends on erstwhile and for whom

Minister of defence for Terms of Service, erstwhile JW GROM soldier, Paweł “Naval” Mateńczuk pointed out the bright bands utilized in Ukraine by both parties to rapidly separate between their own forces and their opponent in order to avoid fratricidal fire. "How much we would like to blend into the background with camouflage, both sides usage reflections. For our own, we want to be visible," he said, pointing out that the threat of "friendly fire" can be greater than from the opponent. He stressed that the uniform, which is to defend not only from the enemy but besides insignificant injuries in regular work, should be tailored to the tasks. "In the waters of the Persian Gulf, we worked in suits that were always besides hot – outside it was 35-40 degrees – and the uniform had to be inflammable. It was a conflict between comfort, work and that the uniform would protect" he said.