Do you think the Rangers will get back their black berets with the new changes in our new government?

Will EOD get to go back to wearing Red baseball caps?

Way back in the dim dark past(I was on Smoke Bomb Hill at the time), a number of us who were Rangers and also had combat experience with Infantry, SF and/or LRRP units were approached to serve as cadre for the newly authorized Ranger Battalions. During he process we were told that we wouldn't have to give up our berets, they would only change color from green to black. At the time the only berets authorized by regulation were green for Sf and black for the WAC. Although the color of the beret was not a deciding factor for ol' wabash, I did decline the invitation(I was in the Arabic language course prepping for a mission at the time and that project was more interesting). The black beret was shared through the early eighties at least. I, for one, was glad to see the Ranger Regiment get their own unique headgear; the tan beret.

Doubt it. I do not think they have the time or even the effort to apply; as many are on their 10th to 20th friggen tour. I am sure some have more than 20. I know the TIER I's do. Them being TIER II...I don't know. I think only they can answer if they want that fight; it would affect the entire force. MFP 2 and MFP 11 peculiar funding probably does not have it on the list. My last beret was in 1991 and I am tired thinking about it. :-)

What difference does it makes just as long as it is a color different than the rest of the military. That keeps it distinctive which is the point in the first place.

I would have preferred that we stick with the side cap I think it was called. Easier to carry around and take care of than a wool beret.

I think it's hard to change a symbol that has been blooded so i was not in favor of the black to brown but now the brown beret has been blooded. I guess that it should be left to the rangers. I was happy to see that the military leadership changed the 5th group flash back to the original as it should never have been changed and the excuse for doing so was always just plain lame.

As a Marine I have always cringed at the sight of a beret, green or otherwise. No matter how professional or honored the wearer or branch may be, it always looked like a totally unmilitary piece of gear - like something a Frenchman would wear while strolling up and down the river in Paris. Sagging over one ear I always wanted to say 'square away that cover soldier' or worse, but discretion always prevailed and I kept my mouth shut.

I would hope that our leaders are focused on those peer and near peer competitors that are waiting to push their agenda during our passage of lines as our government goes through its transition. Not sure the beret is an issue, its about the readiness and ability of the Soldiers

They never should have made the Army a berets wearing outfit. To me the beret was a symbol of a soldier who made it through hard training and earned it. Not many cab say they made it through but there are those who have and they should have that right to wear the beret not everyone.

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM What changes on government are those that have anything to do with our berets? And I really hope that nobody in power spends their time worrying about beret colors when there are many more important things.