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DerAdlerIstGelandet · 12-25-2006, 04:53 PM

The Germans actually many differnt color berets.

Maroon - Airborne/Aviation/KSK
Red - Artillery/Engineers/Communications (signal)/Intell/Psych Ops/Anti Aircraft/Supply/NBC/Electronic Warfare/Transportion/Topography/
Black - Armour/Anti Tank units
Green - Infantry/Mechanized Infantry/Specialized Infantry/Armoured Infantry/Ceremonial Guards/ Military Bands
Blue - Medical

That is not the only way to see what there branch is though. Each branch has there own Beret device that is worn on the beret. The Devices are wreaths with some kind of motive in it. For instance the device for Airbone Troops is a wreath with an eagle diving through it.

Nonskimmer · 12-27-2006, 12:04 AM

Canadian beret colours (which are still near identical to the British):

Rifle Green (or CF Green) - infantry/artillery/engineers/signals/logistics and support
Maroon - paratroops
Black - armoured
Scarlet - military police
Tan - special operations (JTF2, CSOR)

The Navy wears black, and the Air Force wear postman blue berets on occasion, in addition to their sidecaps. SAR techs wear blaze orange.

P38 Pilot · 12-30-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by k9kiwi

Uh Huh.

And the Canadians thought the Beret up all on their lonesome, which influenced the US Military.

You just Go Girl.

(Excuse the extreme sarcasm). HALOOOOO.. Anyone home in the P-38 cockpit?

Haha. Your a real stand-up comedian...And I did read somewhere that the Canadians influenced us with the beret. And yeah, "LUCY, IM HOME!!"

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Originally Posted by DerAlderIstGelandet

Most of the army hates the beret. We all wished we could go back to the Patrol Cap. There was no shaping involved nothing, just put in on your head and go, plus it blocked the sun out of your eys.

Are you kidding? The beret looks a hell of a lot better than a garrison cap. I wish our battalion would issue us berets.

Matt308 · 12-31-2006, 04:51 PM

I liked the garrison cap.

102first_hussars · 12-31-2006, 06:03 PM

Well Garrison caps would be a hell of alot easier, but Berets are just so much more cooler

Nonskimmer · 12-31-2006, 09:17 PM

They ain't too cool in the middle of August. Hotter than hell, actually. I much prefer the ballcaps we get to wear aboard, or around the dockyard. Ah, Navy.

pbfoot · 12-31-2006, 09:48 PM

Wore the thing back and forth to work for the most part. We were probably one of the slacker trades in the forces for spit and polish

Nonskimmer · 12-31-2006, 09:59 PM

You can't get much slacker than submarines, for dress.

Berets have been authorized for back and forth wear for years now. Almost a decade now I think. In fact, I think the Army did away with the forage cap completely. Berets only.

mkloby · 12-31-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nonskimmer

They ain't too cool in the middle of August. Hotter than hell, actually. I much prefer the ballcaps we get to wear aboard, or around the dockyard. Ah, Navy.

Haha the navy and their ballcaps...

Wildcat · 12-31-2006, 10:17 PM

You guys can stick with your berets, down here you can't beat the good 'ol slouch hat.

Nonskimmer · 12-31-2006, 10:29 PM

God, I couldn't imagine having to wear a beret in the Australian heat!

Mind you, I've seen pics of the fellas in Afghanistan with their berets on. Man, that must be uncomfortable. Still not as hot as Australia I'd imagine.

102first_hussars · 01-01-2007, 06:05 PM

Its not so much the beret i have problems with its the whole uniform in its self, jesus there so thick sweat cant even penetrate

k9kiwi · 01-02-2007, 02:08 AM

Beret is ok for base.

Give me a nice floppy bush hat any day for operations.

Comfortable, stick muck in it for camo, wipe sweat off.

Keeps the sweat out of your eyes.

Sweat rag round the neck and a good bush hat.

Lubly Jubly.

And it depends on night time and day time temps what you want to be wearing.

A good black wool beany hat was always in the belt kit as a part of the survival routine.

Say what you will, but if I can keep me nut warm I can think. If I can think, I can survive.

And I have picked up a few non thinkers before now.

Nonskimmer · 01-02-2007, 12:29 PM

Ahhh, what do I know about life in the bush? Boat goes down, boat comes up (hopefully), what's on for scran, and when can I have my next beer?

You ditch diggin' mud monkeys can hash out the desert and woodsy fashions for yourselves.

102first_hussars · 01-02-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nonskimmer

Ahhh, what do I know about life in the bush? Boat goes down, boat comes up (hopefully), what's on for scran, and when can I have my next beer?

You ditch diggin' mud monkeys can hash out the desert and woodsy fashions for yourselves.

Yeah well you Parrot Shouldered Pisshead Pirates cant even remember to close F*cking hatch before sub-merging,

I know its early to make jokes about that, but i think i have over-used the helicopter crash bit a little too much

12-25-2006, 04:53 PM	#526
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 33,152	The Germans actually many differnt color berets. Maroon - Airborne/Aviation/KSK Red - Artillery/Engineers/Communications (signal)/Intell/Psych Ops/Anti Aircraft/Supply/NBC/Electronic Warfare/Transportion/Topography/ Black - Armour/Anti Tank units Green - Infantry/Mechanized Infantry/Specialized Infantry/Armoured Infantry/Ceremonial Guards/ Military Bands Blue - Medical That is not the only way to see what there branch is though. Each branch has there own Beret device that is worn on the beret. The Devices are wreaths with some kind of motive in it. For instance the device for Airbone Troops is a wreath with an eagle diving through it. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"[/I]

12-27-2006, 12:04 AM	#527
Nonskimmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 8,871	Canadian beret colours (which are still near identical to the British): Rifle Green (or CF Green) - infantry/artillery/engineers/signals/logistics and support Maroon - paratroops Black - armoured Scarlet - military police Tan - special operations (JTF2, CSOR) The Navy wears black, and the Air Force wear postman blue berets on occasion, in addition to their sidecaps. SAR techs wear blaze orange. Last edited by Nonskimmer; 01-04-2007 at 11:15 PM.

12-31-2006, 04:51 PM	#529
Matt308 aka Dickcheese Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 13,386	I liked the garrison cap. __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the [U.S.] Marines don't have that problem." -- Ronald Reagan Master of Duplicate Posts

12-31-2006, 06:03 PM	#530
102first_hussars Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alberta Posts: 2,259	Well Garrison caps would be a hell of alot easier, but Berets are just so much more cooler __________________ Hello me...meet the real me. And my misfits way of life. A dark black past is my Most valued possession. Hindsight is always 20-20, But looking back its still a bit fuzzy. Speak of mutually assured destruction? Nice story...tell it to readers digest!!!

12-31-2006, 09:48 PM	#532
pbfoot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: niagara falls Posts: 5,586	Wore the thing back and forth to work for the most part. We were probably one of the slacker trades in the forces for spit and polish Last edited by pbfoot; 12-31-2006 at 09:50 PM.

12-31-2006, 09:17 PM	#531
Nonskimmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 8,871	They ain't too cool in the middle of August. Hotter than hell, actually. I much prefer the ballcaps we get to wear aboard, or around the dockyard. Ah, Navy.

12-31-2006, 09:59 PM	#533
Nonskimmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 8,871	You can't get much slacker than submarines, for dress. Berets have been authorized for back and forth wear for years now. Almost a decade now I think. In fact, I think the Army did away with the forage cap completely. Berets only.

12-31-2006, 10:17 PM	#535
Wildcat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queensland Posts: 4,543	You guys can stick with your berets, down here you can't beat the good 'ol slouch hat. __________________ Last edited by Wildcat; 12-31-2006 at 10:17 PM. Reason: noneofyourfookingbusiness

12-31-2006, 10:29 PM	#536
Nonskimmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 8,871	God, I couldn't imagine having to wear a beret in the Australian heat! Mind you, I've seen pics of the fellas in Afghanistan with their berets on. Man, that must be uncomfortable. Still not as hot as Australia I'd imagine.

01-01-2007, 06:05 PM	#537
102first_hussars Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alberta Posts: 2,259	Its not so much the beret i have problems with its the whole uniform in its self, jesus there so thick sweat cant even penetrate __________________ Hello me...meet the real me. And my misfits way of life. A dark black past is my Most valued possession. Hindsight is always 20-20, But looking back its still a bit fuzzy. Speak of mutually assured destruction? Nice story...tell it to readers digest!!!

01-02-2007, 02:08 AM	#538
k9kiwi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kiwi Land Posts: 850	Beret is ok for base. Give me a nice floppy bush hat any day for operations. Comfortable, stick muck in it for camo, wipe sweat off. Keeps the sweat out of your eyes. Sweat rag round the neck and a good bush hat. Lubly Jubly. And it depends on night time and day time temps what you want to be wearing. A good black wool beany hat was always in the belt kit as a part of the survival routine. Say what you will, but if I can keep me nut warm I can think. If I can think, I can survive. And I have picked up a few non thinkers before now. __________________ 4 out of 5 voices in my head say I am normal. Majority rules. You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.

01-02-2007, 12:29 PM	#539
Nonskimmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 8,871	Ahhh, what do I know about life in the bush? Boat goes down, boat comes up (hopefully), what's on for scran, and when can I have my next beer? You ditch diggin' mud monkeys can hash out the desert and woodsy fashions for yourselves.

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