From 1968 to 1994 the South African Police (SAP) Counter Insurgency Unit (COIN) and the SAP Special Task Force used distinct camouflage uniforms. First the SAP Pattern 1 and later the SAP Pattern 2, from 1970 to1994.

With the SA Police Service (SAPS) only the Special Task Force still use camouflage uniforms.From 1968 to 1994 the South African Police (SAP) Counter Insurgency Unit (COIN) and the SAP Special Task Force used distinct camouflage uniforms. First the SAP Pattern 1 and later the SAP Pattern 2, from 1970 to1994.

With the SA Police Service (SAPS) only the Special Task Force still use camouflage uniforms.