Posted on Sep 21, 2022
Which would look better during an Oath of Office Ceremony, a beret or a service cap?
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Hello everyone! So I'll be having my formal ceremony in about a couple of weeks. Since I am a direct commission, it is just going to be me with a few family members and friends attending. My buddy who is a captain in Marines will be doing the honor of swearing me in. In your opinion, which one looks better? I'm on the fence between the two. Thank you to all in advance for you input. God bless.
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Unless you're in an Airborne unit, avoid wearing a beret. You're going to have to get the cap eventually if you're not in an airborne unit, you might as well get it now
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2LT (Join to see)
Your right, I might as well get it now. I still have my old one from when I did Honor Guard with the AZ National Guard. Just have to tweak it a bit. Thank you.
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CPT (Join to see)
2LT (Join to see) - Well then, if you already have the main cap there you go. That's the main cost.
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LTC (Join to see)
That was my thinking with the Blues when I commissioned. I got the service cap....I never needed it again.
I'd go with the garrison hat.
I'd go with the garrison hat.
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Indoor or outdoor ceremony? Indoor, refrain from headgear. Outdoor....I'd say Service Cap. But then, I'm not a fan of the beret
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SSG Carlos Madden
Anything but the beret unless you're in a unit that requires one (e.x. airborne, Ranger, USASOC, etc)
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