The main variant is a four-colour woodland pattern with olive, green, yellowish-green and black.

In 1992, a new four colour camouflage called "centre europe" and close to the American woodland pattern was presented and progressively introduced for troops in ex-Yugoslavia.

In 1990, a new army pattern was introduced, a four-colour design inspired by the popular U.S. "woodland" pattern; a desert version was also issued from 1992.

Versions of the "woodland" pattern also remain in use.

The main variants of DPM are a four-colour woodland pattern, and desert patterns in two, three or four colours.

Sheltered areas within the mountains, such as the valley around Lac St. Jean have a different woodland pattern.

The woodland pattern is used on at least the following FDF equipment:

Various law enforcement and SWAT teams use the woodland pattern for their personnel as well.

The Salvadoran air force uses a blue uniform with pixels and woodland patterns.

The temperate woodland pattern became the standard issue for the Army in 2002, with the Air Force following suit in 2004.