Should Enlisted Soldiers wear non-subdued rank on the Beret?

2014-03-10T21:43:07-04:00

This is an add-on to two previous questions I have posted.  Based on comments from those questions, this question came to mind.  When wearing the beret with the ASU uniform, should enlisted Soldiers be allowed to wear non-subdued rank instead of their DUI, on the beret flash?  Why or why not?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2014 9:57 PM

2014-03-10T21:57:38-04:00

MSG, I like the idea of the DUI in place of rank for enlisted. It's a tiny bit of uniqueness reserved for those commissioned, and I believe they've earned that.<br>

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 7:25 PM

2014-04-15T19:25:28-04:00

MSG, I say we NCOs wear our rank proudly on our sleeves in ASUs. The DUI adds uniformity within the Enlisted.

Response by SGT Edward Thomas made Jan 6 at 2015 10:39 AM

2015-01-06T10:39:03-05:00

Absolutely not. I think honestly the black beret should be taken away from the Army because it panders to those with self esteem issues. If they want to wear a beret go to Airborne school and an airborne assignment. If they want to wear a ranger beret you know the deal. By giving the Army a special headgear you have cheapened the headgear of those whom have earned the right to wear one. I spent 11 years in leg land trying to go to airborne school all along the way. When I got an airborne assignment then I got the school. Then I had earned the right to wear a special headgear. When everyone is "special" no one is special.

Response by COL William Oseles made Jul 5 at 2017 10:10 PM

2017-07-05T22:10:24-04:00

Unit Crest as I recall.
After all, would not want to be mistaken for a 2LT.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Sep 28 at 2017 1:13 PM

2017-09-28T13:13:15-04:00

It would defeat the purpose of being stealthy.. geez..

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Sep 28 at 2017 1:16 PM

2017-09-28T13:16:49-04:00

Sgt ThomAs is spot on with his opining ..
a big HOOAH to SGT Thomas !

Response by PFC Boyd Badgett made Oct 6 at 2017 8:58 PM

2017-10-06T20:58:57-04:00

Officers should the only ones to wear tank on the berry

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made May 3 at 2020 1:41 AM

2020-05-03T01:41:00-04:00

Personally, I don't see the need. No, it doesn't make sense that all ranks wear rank insignia on their patrol cap but not on their beret but I am "old school" and like to keep certain things the way they are.

Response by 1SG Ernest Stull made Feb 23 at 2021 10:59 PM

2021-02-23T22:59:32-05:00

No you have your rank on your sleeve on the coat or on the epaulets if in the class B mode.