SADF troops return to their Ruacana base. March 26 1989. The nutria uniform was affectionally and officially known as 'Browns' and over time, sun and extensive washing and ironing exposure it became a 'lighter' brown with 'houding' (attitude) - this became the hallmark of a 'ouman' (old man) who had been serving for a while. The distinctive bush hats are also seen with a little 'bush houding' - a grenade pin ring and 'toggle' attaching it to it's owner.