Do you have to wear a beret in security forces?
Security Forces (the Air Force’s version of Military Police) wear the blue beret with every uniform whenever not deployed or in certain training.
Why do security forces wear a beret?
The roots that eventually lead to the Security Police beret are often traced back to the 1041st Security Police Squadron (Test) and “Operation Safeside” during 1965-67. The mission of the Air Police was changing, and this specially trained Task Force adopted a light blue beret with a Falcon patch as their symbol.
How to fit a beret?
Shape Your Beret Adjust it to proper fit. Pull the cardboard stiffener so it is centered over your left eye and smooth the material over your head. Fold the extra material over to the right forward side of your head, pulling it down towards your right ear. It should just touch your ear or go just below that.
How to trim beret?
Shave the beret using a regular shaver; either wet or dry. Get the beret soaking wet and ring out the excess water. Place the beret making sure the band is horizontal around your entire head. Begin combing over the excess beret from the left to the right while holding the stiffner with your left hand.
Who can wear a beret in the Air Force?
Within the Air Force only select units have the honor to wear a beret and Security Forces is one of them. The navy blue wool beret is part of the standard USAF Security Forces uniform. Our berets from Kingform Cap Company use only premium quality components to meet or exceed the standard quality specified in commercial A-A-55184.
Is the navy blue wool beret part of the standard uniform?
The navy blue wool beret is part of the standard USAF Security Forces uniform. Our berets from Kingform Cap Company use only premium quality components to meet or exceed the standard quality specified in commercial A-A-55184.
Are kingform Berets made in the USA?
Our berets from Kingform Cap Company use only premium quality components to meet or exceed the standard quality specified in commercial A-A-55184. They are manufactured in accordance with MIL-B-43172 and completely made in the U.S.A. Your order includes a Defensor Fortis flash, either Velcro or sewn on.
