Army Patrol Cap now default headgear with ACUs
The Army ACU Patrol Cap will replace the black beret as the default headgear for the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) according to the Army News Service.
Sergeant Major of the Army, Raymond F. Chandler III, said the Army Chief of Staff, General Martin Dempsey announced the change to the Patrol Cap because "The Soldiers didn't like the fact that the beret was hot -- it was not something that they wore the majority of the time," he said. "And they didn't like the fact it didn't shade the sun and it took two hands to put on. And they didn't like to carry two pieces of headgear to do different functions during the day."
Uniform changes usually occur after recommendations from the Uniform Board, but General Dempsey decided to take changes to the Secretary of the Army immediately. The Black Beret Beret has been the standard headgear for the Army ACU, but most soldiers needed to change to a patrol cap based on their billet, such as in the motor pool.
Sergeant Major of the Army, Raymond F. Chandler III, said the Army Chief of Staff, General Martin Dempsey announced the change to the Patrol Cap because "The Soldiers didn't like the fact that the beret was hot -- it was not something that they wore the majority of the time," he said. "And they didn't like the fact it didn't shade the sun and it took two hands to put on. And they didn't like to carry two pieces of headgear to do different functions during the day."
Uniform changes usually occur after recommendations from the Uniform Board, but General Dempsey decided to take changes to the Secretary of the Army immediately. The Black Beret Beret has been the standard headgear for the Army ACU, but most soldiers needed to change to a patrol cap based on their billet, such as in the motor pool.
Army Combat Uniform (ACU) Cap
The new policy will make the ACU Patol Cap the standard headgear. The Black Beret will remain the standard headgear for the Army Service Uniform (ASU). It will remain an optional headgear for the ACU at the discretion of commanders.
Concerning the Black Beret SgtMaj Chandler said. "Soldiers said we don't want to wear it with this uniform ... but they do feel they look very professional wearing it with the Army service uniform."
Solders can find more information on the Army ACU Headgear changes at army.mil.
Posted by JWB at 6/14/2011 7:47 PM 
Categories: Army Uniform News
Tags: ACU Army Combat Uniform Patrol Cap ACU Velcro
Categories: Army Uniform News
Tags: ACU Army Combat Uniform Patrol Cap ACU Velcro
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