Posted on Jun 24, 2014
Cpl Brett Wagner
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So this is more of a question for my army brothers than it is a discussion. I am curious to know what the colors mean.

Thanks Wags
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SSgt Raymond Hessler
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I got yer blue hangin. Aor Force SP baby...
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COL William Oseles
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The Black Beret used to belong to Tankers, the Rangers appropriated it after the Green Beret was approved and Berets were allowed once again.
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CPT Military Police
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When the beret was worn by airborne, rangers and SF, it was the sign of an elite unit.

When everyone wears a beret, it’s just a stupid French hat.
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SGT David Nicholas
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I came from an Army that wore a utility hat and berets had to be EARNED! When we switched over to berets I felt so ashamed. It felt like stolen valor, for wearing a badge of honor that wasn't earned. Because of this, when my time came to re-up I decided to ETS rather than continue to disgrace myself and my uniform. I gave 10 yrs to the Army and was prepared to go more but not at the cost of my personal honor.
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SFC Howard Kempf
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It was Shinsecki''s version of everyone gets a trophy. Most basic Soldiers still do not even know how to wear them properly. Berets should be for elite forces, period.
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SFC Dennis Shibley
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I earned my green beret also my ranger tab
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COL Ardis Ferguson
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CPL Wagner, FYSA: there is no such thing as a perfectly good airplane. Thus, we have those in berets who have practiced for such an event
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PV2 Carlos Molano
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Still prefer the O.D ball cap
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PO2 Hauke Powers
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to add another twist to this issue....Boy Scouts of America, National Council had a red beret mandated for a few years...nearly EVERYONE hated it...Troops came up with their own "official" head covers until National went to the ball cap version...thank god they came to their senses !!
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CPT Bobby Johnson
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Rasberry-Nikki, kind you find in a second hand store.
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PO1 Paul Osullivan
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Thanks you the education, you all have my respect!
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PV2 Dave Barnett
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When I was in (73), I thought maroon belonged to the Medical Corps.
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SGT Jonathan Howe
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Here is a thought if the rangers are “S.F.” I can see them keeping their tan Berets but I think they should give up their blue cord. Clime to glory
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PVT Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator
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Black- every soldier has one
Tan- Ranger
Maroon- Airborne
Green- Special Forces
Brown- SFAB
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PO2 Killashandra Leigh
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I served in Submarines, but I remember when they took the Black Beret from Rangers, and gave it to regular Army. If the rest of the troops were so insistent on having a beret, then give THEN the tan, and return the Black to its rightful owners.
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SFC David Elston
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Everyone forgetting the rainbow striped one - cavalry
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SPC Mjchael Sible
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Green
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SFC Killo Serafin
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I wore a cab hat ! not a beret ! even though I was issued one.
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SGT Charles Wheeler
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Maroon-Airborne.
Tan-Rangers (formerly Rangers, and in the 70's Armored Cavalry)
Green-Special Forces.
Black-everyone else.
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SGT Charles Wheeler
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Sorry, let me amend that, Black was formerly Rangers. In the 70's Armored Cavalry Regiments wore the black Beret while the Rangers wore their distinctive patrol caps.
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SPC Charles Batchelor
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As you has stated, yes ymthere are other badges thst denote those things but the colored Beret except for black can only be eorn by persobnel asdigbed to the respective units. SF not currently in a SF unit don't wear the Green Beret, sane with Air Bourne, and Rangers.
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