IIRC the first Army ones came out about 1971 but not in general wear until a few years later. The Soldier 2000 camouflage uniforms were issued from the earl/mid 1990s and eventually replaced the Nutria ones. As usual, it took a few a years for the changeover to complete. Maybe someone else may be able to give us some more accurate dates for the Air Force? Looking through a book I have on the SAAF Gymnasium Nutria was being worn in 1974.
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