The new policy will make the patrol cap the standard. But the beret isn't going anywhere. It will remain as the standard for the Army service uniform, and as an optional uniform item with the ACU ...

The Army announced on its official page that it has listened to its soldiers and will be making changes to the Army Combat Uniform (ACU). Soldiers will now use the patrol cap as the default ACU ...

In a brisk first day of sales for the new Army Combat Uniform, ... Operational Camouflage Pattern Acu Patrol Cap $7.91 (UCP: $7.41) Athletic Tee (Tan 499) $4.44 (UCP: $4.48) ...

Cover: patrol cap, boonie. Material: Fire-Resistant Nylon blend. The Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) was first released for sale in 2015, replacing the Army Combat Uniform's (ACU) ...

The beret has never been popular among soldiers, so the Army decided to bring back the patrol cap as the official headgear for the Army Combat Uniform. The beret had been the official headgear ...

Army soldiers are gleeful they can ditch the ill-fitting black wool berets they've worn for years and go back to their old, brimmed patrol caps. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience ...

COLUMBIA -- It's hot, it doesn't keep the sun out of your eyes, and you need two hands and a mirror to make sure it's on straight. After 10 years ...

The last major move on Army headgear was in 2011 when soldiers started wearing patrol caps by default in lieu of black berets, though the berets are still worn during formal events.

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 11, 2011) -- The voice of the Soldier has been heard: the Army announced the patrol cap will replace the black wool beret as the default headgear for the Army ...