Posted on Mar 10, 2014
Should Enlisted Soldiers wear non-subdued rank on the Beret?
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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?
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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>
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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.
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COL William Oseles
Everyone is considered special because the Chief of Staff of the Army wanted everyone to feel special because they were all volunteers.
Not saying it was a good idea, but when the CSA says do it you salute and say "Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full".
OBTW, the Rangers who bitched about losing their Black Beret to everyone else in the Army stole it from the Tankers.
Not saying it was a good idea, but when the CSA says do it you salute and say "Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full".
OBTW, the Rangers who bitched about losing their Black Beret to everyone else in the Army stole it from the Tankers.
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MSG John Duchesneau
I agree with you on the beret issue. Now, if I could only find the saucer cap for my ASUs....
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SGT Edward Thomas
I haven’t even thought about that headgear in such a long time. It really was a classy headgear. MSG John Duchesneau
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Unit Crest as I recall.
After all, would not want to be mistaken for a 2LT.
After all, would not want to be mistaken for a 2LT.
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MSG, I say we NCOs wear our rank proudly on our sleeves in ASUs. The DUI adds uniformity within the Enlisted.
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No you have your rank on your sleeve on the coat or on the epaulets if in the class B mode.
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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.
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