Beret or Patrol Cap?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:50:14 -0400

What's your favorite?

Response by SSG Gordon Hill made Mar 10 at 2014 8:57 PM

SSG Gordon Hill — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:57:10 -0400

I patrol cap for every day duty, berets should only be worn with dress uniforms

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2014 8:59 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:59:03 -0400

As SSG Hill said, patrol cap for ACUs and beret for formal wear.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2014 9:06 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:06:36 -0400

Patrol cap for everyday use and beret for dress or formality

Response by SSG Adam Fisher made Mar 10 at 2014 9:10 PM

SSG Adam Fisher — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:10:16 -0400

I would leave it the way it is, patrol cap with ACU's, and beret with dress uniforms. As far as the tan/green/maroon beret goes, I say let them wear it all the time.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2014 9:18 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:18:32 -0400

MSG Morgan - I'm probably a minority in this, but I've always liked the beret and thought that it made the troops look that much more professional in a garrison environment. That being said, it's not very utilitarian, has a tendency to overheat the head, dishevel hair (I know, we're all supposed to have high-and-tights, right?) and there are far too many interpretations on how it's formed and positioned, making about %50 of the people wearing it look terrible. The patrol cap is great for working outdoors and is an easy turn-to for when you just gotta get some headgear on. My personal opinion? Beret for garrison and formal (or ASU Dress Hat for formal - looks slick), patrol cap for work details and field wear. Or the boonie cap. That thing is awesome for the field.

Response by SFC James Baber made Mar 10 at 2014 10:49 PM

SFC James Baber — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:49:14 -0400

I think it was one of the worst changes that the then COS made during his tenure, the beret other than for the specialized units that worked hard to earn it, should have never been forced on the regular Army, it was not weather friendly or protective for everyday use in BDUs or ACUs.

I think it was one of the best decisions to go back to the PC for everyday use, and the beret for ASUs and special occasions, but allow the specialized units that earned them, keep them for their specialty and we will use it for special events.

Response by SSgt Michael Hacker made Jun 2 at 2014 10:28 AM

SSgt Michael Hacker — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:28:24 -0400

Neither. I live in the desert, so I sport a boonie every day.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 23 at 2014 2:33 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 02:33:58 -0400

I despise the beret. PC all the way.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2014 10:43 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 10:43:08 -0400

Patrol cap and service cap on ASUs. Berets is a horrible headgear. No offense too Airborne, SF and Rangers that earned their berets.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2014 11:23 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 11:23:47 -0400

I think the beret is one of the worst ideas the Army's come up with - short of the ACUs. Why would the most proficient Army in the world try to look like the armies of everyone else? Y'all had a look and it worked. Let the rest of the world conform with US, not the other way around.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2014 1:30 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:30:48 -0400

I only wear the PC when I'm in the field and I would like to keep it that way.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2014 11:26 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:26:01 -0400

patrol cap all day

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 10:38 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 22:38:14 -0400

Patrol Cap……..hated the beret

Response by MSG James Varenhorst made Apr 5 at 2015 10:31 PM

MSG James Varenhorst — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 22:31:50 -0400

Never liked the Beret, but if they keep them should be for dress uniforms.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2015 6:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:44:12 -0400

The beret should be worn. Wear it based off of ur SQI. No matter what unit ur in. Then it would be all about pride and earning it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 2:04 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 14:04:28 -0400

I would actually like to see a different color beret for specific job fields. Like one for MI, MP's, Eng.etc

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made May 29 at 2015 11:08 AM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Fri, 29 May 2015 11:08:06 -0400

Patrol Cap, Beret for Nazi Tankers and Iraqi Dictators, and French soldiers.