BDU Cover

[Pulsar]

One cadet I know wants to change the orange covers of PAWG to orange or rust colored berets.  I wouldn't like that because first of all they are somewhat uncomfortable from what I hear and can be a hassle. I also get the idea that in the service, berets are worn by the more elite. I don't think we're elite. And I like the orange baseball hats. What are your thoughts?

[arajca]

1st point - the only color of beret authorized is blue. Ref CAPM39-1.

[Pulsar]

1st point - the only color of beret authorized is blue. Ref CAPM39-1.

pretend there are no regs for covers.

[Eclipse]

There's no point to this.

[Pulsar]

There's no point to this.

I know. Please bear with me. I just curios about peoples' opinions. 

[unmlobo]

We do not wear covers we wear caps.  No where in 39-1 are hats mentioned as covers.  That being said I think that we should wear the BDU cap and be uniform.  If you go to a NCSA or Encampment then you wear that standardized headgear.  Events such as Blue Beret, HMRS, NESA, etc. are advanced learning courses and as such should be looked in similar fashion to wear of berets in the Air Force or Army (pre-2001); as symbols of advanced knowledge and held to higher standards.  There is no real world need for beret usage in general CAP use.  They are impractical and lack sun coverage, I will never understand cadet fascination with them.   

[Pulsar]

We do not wear covers we wear hats.  No where in 39-1 are hats mentioned as covers.  That being said I think that we should wear the BDU hats and be uniform.  If you go to a NCSA or Encampment then you wear that standardized headgear.  Events such as Blue Beret, HMRS, NESA, etc. are advanced learning courses and as such should be looked in similar fashion to wear of berets in the Air Force or Army (pre-2001); as symbols of advanced knowledge and held to higher standards.  There is no real world need for beret usage in general CAP use.  They are impractical and lack sun coverage, I will never understand cadet fascination with them.

We think they look cool and like we are an "elite" group of people.

[Eclipse]

Please tell us someone "hacked" your account.

[NIN]

Please tell us someone "hacked" your account.

Oh, comeon. We're not that lucky

[Pulsar]

Please tell us someone "hacked" your account.

Yes, the other side of my almost split personality.

[Luis R. Ramos]

Pulsar and Shuman.

Student and teacher.



Flyer

[ColonelJack]

We think they look cool and like we are an "elite" group of people.

Please, please tell me you are joking.  Please reassure this old man that you aren't serious with that.

Jack

[Pulsar]

We think they look cool and like we are an "elite" group of people.

Please, please tell me you are joking.  Please reassure this old man that you aren't serious with that.

Jack

Oh, don't have a heart attack! I was just saying what some cadets think.  :angel:

[abdsp51]

We do not wear covers we wear caps.  No where in 39-1 are hats mentioned as covers.  That being said I think that we should wear the BDU cap and be uniform.  If you go to a NCSA or Encampment then you wear that standardized headgear.  Events such as Blue Beret, HMRS, NESA, etc. are advanced learning courses and as such should be looked in similar fashion to wear of berets in the Air Force or Army (pre-2001); as symbols of advanced knowledge and held to higher standards.  There is no real world need for beret usage in general CAP use.  They are impractical and lack sun coverage, I will never understand cadet fascination with them.

Have you ever worn one? The same can be said of you ironing your ABUs.

[a2capt]

Oh, don't have a heart attack! I was just saying what some cadets think.  :angel:

You said

We think they look cool and like we are an "elite" group of people.

.. the use of "we" encompasses yourself by that statement.

[Pulsar]

Oh, don't have a heart attack! I was just saying what some cadets think.  :angel:

You said

We think they look cool and like we are an "elite" group of people.

.. the use of "we" encompasses yourself by that statement.

good point. 

[Panache]

I'm looking for the "I'm in PAWG so I have to wear the godawful orange caps but I really wish I didn't" button.

[Pulsar]

I'm looking for the "I'm in PAWG so I have to wear the godawful orange caps but I really wish I didn't" button.

You're right! I'll try to edit!

[FlyTiger77]

We do not wear covers we wear caps. 

Thank you!

They are impractical and lack sun coverage,   

Exactly. And, they require both hands to be free to put them on.

I think the colored ball caps are a much better (and already approved) solution.

[ol'fido]

Another reason I like the BBDUs. I bought a navy blue ball cap at Walmart for 3.99. Adjust for head size and go. No insignia=no worries.