United Nations peacekeeping uniform
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The United Nations peacekeeping uniform is the distinctive attire worn by UN peacekeepers, typically featuring light blue elements and insignia that symbolize their neutral, international mandate to help maintain peace and security.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| United Nations peacekeeping uniform canonical | 1 |
Statements (70)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
military uniform
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peacekeeping equipment ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
promote trust among local populations
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reduce risk of misidentification in conflict zones ⓘ reinforce perception of impartiality ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
UN blue berets
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UN blue helmets ⓘ UN peacekeeping doctrine ⓘ UN peacekeeping emblem NERFINISHED ⓘ United Nations NERFINISHED ⓘ United Nations Security Council mandates ⓘ |
| designedBy | United Nations Department of Peace Operations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstUsedIn | early United Nations peacekeeping missions ⓘ |
| hasColor |
camouflage patterns
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light blue ⓘ white ⓘ |
| hasPart |
UN insignia
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UN shoulder patches ⓘ light blue beret ⓘ light blue helmet ⓘ name tag ⓘ national flag patches ⓘ rank insignia ⓘ service branch insignia ⓘ |
| includesMarking |
UN emblem on berets
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UN emblem on body armor covers ⓘ UN emblem on patches ⓘ letters UN on helmets ⓘ |
| introducedIn | 1950s ⓘ |
| mayInclude |
body armor
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cold-weather clothing ⓘ desert uniforms ⓘ high-visibility vests ⓘ jungle uniforms ⓘ protective gear ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
distinguishing UN forces from national or partisan forces
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enhancing safety of peacekeepers ⓘ projecting UN presence in the field ⓘ visual identification of UN personnel ⓘ |
| regulatedBy |
Memoranda of Understanding between UN and troop-contributing countries
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United Nations Department of Operational Support NERFINISHED ⓘ United Nations Department of Peace Operations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requires |
compliance with UN dress regulations
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display of national and UN identification ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
United Nations authority
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collective security ⓘ impartiality ⓘ international mandate ⓘ neutrality ⓘ peacekeeping role ⓘ protection of civilians ⓘ |
| usedBy |
UN contingents from member states
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UN military observers NERFINISHED ⓘ UN police officers NERFINISHED ⓘ United Nations peacekeepers NERFINISHED ⓘ United Nations peacekeeping forces NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| variesBy |
climate and terrain of deployment area
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troop-contributing country ⓘ type of mission ⓘ |
| wornBy |
civilian staff in some field roles
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military peacekeepers ⓘ police peacekeepers ⓘ |
| wornFor |
United Nations peacekeeping operations
NERFINISHED
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United Nations special political missions NERFINISHED ⓘ monitoring ceasefires ⓘ official UN ceremonies in mission areas ⓘ patrols in conflict zones ⓘ peacekeeping training activities ⓘ protection of UN personnel ⓘ protection of civilians in mission areas ⓘ |
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