BDU Cover

[abdsp51]

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

... to get that "elite" look you want take HOURS of shaving, soaking, and forming to look half-way correct...

No you don't not one bit.

I am not sure what your experience level is with berets, but their care and feeding is both time- and labor-intensive. (And I am not one to gratuitously agree with Mr. Shuman, my fellow Army field grade officer.)

I wore a bere for fours years in JROTC and then for 12 as Security Forces in the AF.  So I have plenty of experience with berets.  They are not that labor intensive and do not require a large load of shaving, wetting, drying etc.

The USAF ones must be of a much different quality than the ones the Army buys then (which really isn't surprising).

Much higher quality, I only replace mine a couple of times and they were not made in China.

[SARDOC]

I was in the Army during the period they shifted from PC's to Berets.  There was a transition period and I waited as long as I could to switch.  I hated the beret and still do.  The wool would make my head itch and the hat wasn't good for anything practical.

[abdsp51]

I was in the Army during the period they shifted from PC's to Berets.  There was a transition period and I waited as long as I could to switch.  I hated the beret and still do.  The wool would make my head itch and the hat wasn't good for anything practical.

Considering they were implemented Army wide as a morale tool and jacked the color from the Rangers it's no wonder they were not popular.

[Peeka]

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

Lad Lassie, as someone who has worn a beret, everyday, for many years, let me tell you they suck.

Hot in the summer, cold in the winter, offer no rain or sun protection... and... to get that "elite" look you want take HOURS of shaving, soaking, and forming to look half-way correct.

Forget them, they're nothing but trouble.

FTFY

Unless you meant...

Lad
/lad/
noun
2.
(Brit.)
  a stable worker (regardless of age or sex).

[Garibaldi]

Pulsar and Shuman.

Student and teacher.



Flyer

Always two there are. A master and an apprentice.

[Shuman 14]

Pulsar and Shuman.

Student and teacher.



Flyer

Always two there are. A master and an apprentice.

"Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me. "
- Sorzus Syn

As quoted by Darth Bane. 

[Shuman 14]

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

Lad Lassie, as someone who has worn a beret, everyday, for many years, let me tell you they suck.

Hot in the summer, cold in the winter, offer no rain or sun protection... and... to get that "elite" look you want take HOURS of shaving, soaking, and forming to look half-way correct.

Forget them, they're nothing but trouble.

FTFY

Unless you meant...

Lad
/lad/
noun
2.
(Brit.)
  a stable worker (regardless of age or sex).

Meant a general neutral term for junior Enlisted Personnel. Normally used when speaking in a condescending tone. 

[Private Investigator]

Pulsar and Shuman.

Student and teacher.



Flyer

Always two there are. A master and an apprentice.

Sensei and grasshopper.

/s/ watashi   

[C/Cool]

I am what you might call a redneck and am also really attached to my baseball cap.  I wouldn't mind if we could change the BDU caps into woodland camo baseball caps.  Just my opinion though.

[TexasCadet]

Pulsar and Shuman.

Student and teacher.



Flyer

Always two there are. A master and an apprentice.

"Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me. "
- Sorzus Syn

As quoted by Darth Bane. 

Is this the next Star Wars thread?

[DennisH]

Having worn a few pieces of headgear over the decades I can say the hat does not make the man. Fancy headgear, uniforms and commercials are for recruiting. Berets should be issued in hell, the only place that they may serve a purpose. When I started wearing one you needed a uniform modification card on your person. I had some quality berets that required initial time wasted and follow-on time wasted to meet standards. If anyone has time to complain about headgear, new/old uniforms, current standards or regulations then they have entirely to much free time.
Having worn many different uniforms and accessories I could bore everyone to death with the u inform suggestions submitted by folks with to much time on their hands and a need to feel special.

[DennisH]

Pulsar and Shuman.

Student and teacher.



Flyer

Always two there are. A master and an apprentice.

"Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me. "
- Sorzus Syn

As quoted by Darth Bane. 

Is this the next Star Wars thread?

Only if the Imperial storm troopers start an NCO program  or require all death star pilots to,have a college education

[jeders]

I am what you might call a redneck and am also really attached to my baseball cap.  I wouldn't mind if we could change the BDU caps into woodland camo baseball caps.  Just my opinion though.

BDU baseball caps are already allowed.

[Panache]

Having worn many different uniforms and accessories I could bore everyone to death with the u inform suggestions submitted by folks with to much time on their hands and a need to feel special.

...but...but...but... I thought I was special!

[Eclipse]

Calling Mr. Durden, Mr. Tyler Durden. 

Please pick up the white phone at Courtesy Desk 4.

[DennisH]

Having worn many different uniforms and accessories I could bore everyone to death with the u inform suggestions submitted by folks with to much time on their hands and a need to feel special.

...but...but...but... I thought I was special!

Really special people wear the yellow football helmet with the flashing strobe light to let others know just how special they are and a warning sound is included at no additional cost.

[C/Cool]

I am what you might call a redneck and am also really attached to my baseball cap.  I wouldn't mind if we could change the BDU caps into woodland camo baseball caps.  Just my opinion though.

BDU baseball caps are already allowed.

I know you can wear a baseball cap with the BDU's but I have never seen a woodland camo baseball cap to wear with the BDU's. I may be mistaken though.

[Eclipse]

I know you can wear a baseball cap with the BDU's but I have never seen a woodland camo baseball cap to wear with the BDU's. I may be mistaken though.

The bookstore used to sell them, mesh back, very Billy-Bob.


I've had one crushed flat in my gear for about 13 years.

[C/Cool]

I know you can wear a baseball cap with the BDU's but I have never seen a woodland camo baseball cap to wear with the BDU's. I may be mistaken though.

The bookstore used to sell them, mesh back, very Billy-Bob.

I've had one crushed flat in my gear for about 13 years.

That's neat. Are those within regs?  That would be what I would want but without the mesh back. I may have to talk to my squadron and see if we could switch to those.

[Eclipse]

That's neat. Are those within regs?

Yep.