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    Army Standard Headgear: As Of: 1 July 2002

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    The document provides guidance on Army standard headgear and beret wear. It discusses the history of beret wear by various military units dating back to 1924. It outlines policies for proper beret wear, preparation, and potential hazards. All active and reserve soldiers will receive a second black beret by the end of 2002 as the standard headgear. The document provides contact information for questions about Army uniform policy.

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    The document provides guidance on Army standard headgear and beret wear. It discusses the history of beret wear by various military units dating back to 1924. It outlines policies for proper beret wear, preparation, and potential hazards. All active and reserve soldiers will receive a second black beret by the end of 2002 as the standard headgear. The document provides contact information for questions about Army uniform policy.

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    Army Standard Headgear: As Of: 1 July 2002

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    Army Standard Headgear

    As of: 1 July 2002

    HQDA Uniform Policy


    Individual Readiness Policy Division
    1
    A History of Beret Wear
    • 1924 – First modern military beret worn by the British Royal Tank
    Regiment – chosen for practical use with armored vehicles
    • 1943 – A US Army battalion granted honorary membership in the
    British Parachute Regiment was authorized to wear British
    maroon berets
    • WWII – Special Forces wore a variety of headgear
    • 1955 – 77th Special Forces adopted “unofficial” wear of a beret of
    Canadian Army design in rifle green.
    • 1961 – The green beret officially adopted for the Special Forces
    • 1975 – The black beret officially adopted for the Rangers
    • 1973 – Selected US Armor and ACR units wore a black beret
    • 1979 – CSA banned all “unofficial headgear”
    • 1980 – Airborne organizations officially adopted the maroon beret

    Individual Readiness Policy Division


    2
    Army Black Beret Implementation

    • The second fielding of the black beret was completed in April 2002
    • All active duty and mobilized reserve component Soldiers have their
    second beret
    • Remainder of reserve components will receive their second beret by
    the end of the year
     Free issue to all soldiers
     Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment item
     Retainable and non-recoverable
     Sustainment quantities on hand for turn-in of unserviceable
    berets
    • Availability in AAFES clothing sales stores for purchase: TBD

    Individual Readiness Policy Division


    3
    Uniform Mix

    • BDU Patrol Cap:


    Work details, field use, initial training courses
    Commander determines appropriate headgear

    • Garrison Cap:
    Initial training courses

    • Bloused Boots:
    Only Soldiers authorized to wear tan, maroon, or green
    berets, or
    Soldiers assigned to Air Assault coded positions
    MPs performing MP duties

    Individual Readiness Policy Division


    4
    Beret Wear Preparation
    • Ensure correct size:
    Patrol Cap size doesn’t always equate to beret size
    Must be tried-on
    Normally one size larger than patrol cap
    Must have enough excess material for
    proper drape
    • After ensuring proper fit:
    Tie ribbons into a knot
    Cut off loose ends
    Secure ribbon knot inside edge binding at rear of
    beret.

    Individual Readiness Policy Division


    5
    Wearing the Beret
    • Properly worn the –
    Headband is one inch above eyebrows
    and straight across the forehead
    Flash is centered over left eye
    Excess material is pulled down to the right side
    touching, but not exceeding middle of the ear
    A dip is formed behind stiffener, and a fold is formed to

    the right front, to the right of the flash


    • Beret insignia
    Officers wear rank; GOs: full, medium, or miniature
    stars
    Chaplain’s wear branch
    Enlisted wear distinctive unit insignia
    Individual Readiness Policy Division
    6
    Beret Preparation

     Remove liner, if applicable


     Lightly shave dry beret wool for smooth, felt-like appearance
     Use masking tape to remove fuzz from wool
     Wet beret with cold water; do not wet flash; wring out until
    slightly damp
     Properly fit to head
     Using both hands to secure beret, form dip behind flash, pull
    excess to right side, form slight fold to right front
     Wear until dry, continuing to smooth material over crown,
    down to the right, behind the flash, and to the right front

    Individual Readiness Policy Division


    8
    Beret Preparation

     Other tips
    Bend or trim right side of cardboard stiffener for better
    shape
    Bend prongs of insignia flat against the inside of beret
    stiffener
    For second and subsequent flashes, attach insignia and
    bend prongs against backside, before sewing onto
    stiffener

    Individual Readiness Policy Division


    9
    Potential Hazards

    • Hazards typically associated with prepping the beret for wear:

    Dampening or soaking can cause shrinkage

    Shaving wool pills can cut the beret

    • Remember - “You break it, you buy it!”

    Soldiers issued replacement berets resulting from

    negligence must reimburse the government

    Individual Readiness Policy Division


    10
    Army Uniform Policy
    Contact Information

    HQDA Policy Officer: SGM Morales

    Telephone: (703) 614-7950; DSN 224-7950


    FAX: (703) 614-2823; DSN 224-2823

    E-Mail: [email protected]

    Uniform Web Page Address:

    http://www.odcsper.army.mil/default.asp?pageid=69f

    I’m here to help the Soldier!

    Individual Readiness Policy Division


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