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Berets are worn by many military and police units, and in some countries are particularly associated with elite units, who often wear berets in more unusual colours (such as the [[maroon beret|maroon]] of [[Commonwealth]] [[airborne|parachute]] troops, the [[green beret|green]] of the [[Royal Marines]], [[Naval commandos (France)|French Commandos]] ("''Bérets verts''"), and American [[United States Army Special Forces|Special Forces]], the scarlet of the elite Soviet Internal Troops ([[Spetsnaz]]) and Police Tactical Unit of Singapore, the [[Tan beret|beige or tan]] of [[Commonwealth]] special forces units ([[Special Air Service|SAS]], [[CSOR]]) and [[U.S. Army Rangers]], or the wide black of French [[Chasseur Alpin|Chasseurs alpins]], the first military unit to have worn berets). | Berets are worn by many military and police units, and in some countries are particularly associated with elite units, who often wear berets in more unusual colours (such as the [[maroon beret|maroon]] of [[Commonwealth]] [[airborne|parachute]] troops, the [[green beret|green]] of the [[Royal Marines]], [[Naval commandos (France)|French Commandos]] ("''Bérets verts''"), and American [[United States Army Special Forces|Special Forces]], the scarlet of the elite Soviet Internal Troops ([[Spetsnaz]]) and Police Tactical Unit of Singapore, the [[Tan beret|beige or tan]] of [[Commonwealth]] special forces units ([[Special Air Service|SAS]], [[CSOR]]) and [[U.S. Army Rangers]], or the wide black of French [[Chasseur Alpin|Chasseurs alpins]], the first military unit to have worn berets). | ||
==Wearing the beret== | == Wearing the beret == | ||
The beret when properly worn fits snugly around the head, and the soft crown can be shaped in a variety of ways | The beret when properly worn fits snugly around the head, and the soft crown can be shaped in a variety of ways – it is commonly pushed to one side. Berets were originally worn by [[Iparralde|Northern Basque]] [[peasant]]s (from the border area of Southern France, and Northern Spain) and were knitted from [[wool]]. Today berets are normally made from wool [[felt]]. | ||
Uniform berets feature a headband or sweatband attached to the wool, made either from leather or silk, sometimes with a drawstring allowing the wearer to tighten the hat. The drawstrings are, according to custom, either tied and cut off/tucked in or else left to dangle. The beret is often adorned with a [[cap badge]], either in cloth or metal. Some berets have a piece of buckram or other stiffener in the position where the badge is intended to be worn. Berets are also often lined with silk, imitation silk, or other material, though in some militaries the liner is removed in order to shape (called "forming") the beret. | Uniform berets feature a headband or sweatband attached to the wool, made either from leather or silk, sometimes with a drawstring allowing the wearer to tighten the hat. The drawstrings are, according to custom, either tied and cut off/tucked in or else left to dangle. The beret is often adorned with a [[cap badge]], either in cloth or metal. Some berets have a piece of buckram or other stiffener in the position where the badge is intended to be worn. Berets are also often lined with silk, imitation silk, or other material, though in some militaries the liner is removed in order to shape (called "forming") the beret. | ||
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The headband is in most cases apparent, but it can also be folded in (Basque style beret). | The headband is in most cases apparent, but it can also be folded in (Basque style beret). | ||
==Berets in the military== | == Berets in the military == | ||
Berets have been a component of the uniforms of many armed forces throughout the world since the mid-20th century. A light blue beret is the international symbol of the [[UN peacekeeping|United Nations Peacekeeping]] forces. Military berets are usually pulled to the right, but the armies of some European countries (including France) have influenced the pull to the left. | Berets have been a component of the uniforms of many armed forces throughout the world since the mid-20th century. A light blue beret is the international symbol of the [[UN peacekeeping|United Nations Peacekeeping]] forces. Military berets are usually pulled to the right, but the armies of some European countries (including France) have influenced the pull to the left. | ||
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The beret is used with service dress as formal headdress (especially after the move away from the [[forage cap]] in the 1990s) as well as with [[CADPAT]] clothing as garrison dress and as a form of combat dress. In certain cases the beret is even used as Ceremonial Dress, most commonly in units of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. | The beret is used with service dress as formal headdress (especially after the move away from the [[forage cap]] in the 1990s) as well as with [[CADPAT]] clothing as garrison dress and as a form of combat dress. In certain cases the beret is even used as Ceremonial Dress, most commonly in units of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. | ||
===China, People's Republic of=== | === China, People's Republic of === | ||
Since [[May 5]],[[2000]], the [[People's Liberation Army]] has adopted woolen berets for all its personnel<ref>[http://english.pladaily.com.cn/special/uniforms/content/9.htm PLA Caps and decorations]</ref>, along with the traditional [[peaked cap]]s. | Since [[May 5]],[[2000]], the [[People's Liberation Army]] has adopted woolen berets for all its personnel<ref>[http://english.pladaily.com.cn/special/uniforms/content/9.htm PLA Caps and decorations]</ref>, along with the traditional [[peaked cap]]s. | ||
*Dark greenish brown — Infantry | *Dark greenish brown — Infantry | ||
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*Dark sky-blue — Air Force | *Dark sky-blue — Air Force | ||
===Czech Republic=== | === Czech Republic === | ||
The [[Military of the Czech Republic|Armed Forces of the Czech Republic]] use berets (known as radiovka) for both [[battledress]] and display uniform. The colour of the beret is defined by the branch of the armed forces. The beret displays the small state coat of arms and the badge of rank of the individual. <ref> [http://www.podnikame.cz/zakony99/index.php3?co=Z1999257 Edict about military uniforms (in Czech)]</ref> | The [[Military of the Czech Republic|Armed Forces of the Czech Republic]] use berets (known as radiovka) for both [[battledress]] and display uniform. The colour of the beret is defined by the branch of the armed forces. The beret displays the small state coat of arms and the badge of rank of the individual. <ref> [http://www.podnikame.cz/zakony99/index.php3?co=Z1999257 Edict about military uniforms (in Czech)]</ref> | ||
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* Black — Military Police | * Black — Military Police | ||
===Denmark=== | === Denmark === | ||
The [[Royal Danish Army]] uses berets for all its personnel. The Navy and Air Force also use berets. | The [[Royal Danish Army]] uses berets for all its personnel. The Navy and Air Force also use berets. | ||
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* Light Blue Gray — [[Royal Danish Air Force]] | * Light Blue Gray — [[Royal Danish Air Force]] | ||
===Finland=== | === Finland === | ||
The Finnish Defence Force uses berets with cap badges for the [[Finnish Army|Army]], [[Finnish | The Finnish Defence Force uses berets with cap badges for the [[Finnish Army|Army]], [[Finnish Navy|Navy]] and the [[Finnish Air Force|Air Force]]. The berets are worn in "clean" garrison duties such as roll calls and with the walking-out uniform, but not with the battle dress. Until the mid-1990s, the beret was reserved for troops with special status, such as the coastal [[Finnish Jäger troops|jägers]] and the parachute jägers, but is nowadays used by all units. In the winter, berets are replaced by winter headgear. | ||
Berets are also used by the [[Finnish Frontier Guard]], which is a military organization under the aegis of Ministry of Interior. | Berets are also used by the [[Finnish Frontier Guard]], which is a military organization under the aegis of Ministry of Interior. | ||
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* Olive-green (Badge: Golden bear's head, sword and fir tree twig) — Frontier jägers | * Olive-green (Badge: Golden bear's head, sword and fir tree twig) — Frontier jägers | ||
===France=== | === France === | ||
[[Image:Chasseur alpin FAMAS.gif|thumb|right|150px|The French [[Chasseurs alpins]] wear a special wide beret.]] | [[Image:Chasseur alpin FAMAS.gif|thumb|right|150px|The French [[Chasseurs alpins]] wear a special wide beret.]] | ||
The military beret originated in the [[French Army]], in the form of the wide and floppy headdress worn by the [[Chasseur Alpin|Chasseurs alpins]] (mountain light infantry) from their foundation in the early 1880s. A tight-fitting version was subsequently adopted by French armoured troops towards the end of World War I. Between the wars special fortress units raised to garrison the [[Maginot Line]] wore khaki berets. The beret in red, blue or green was a distinction of the Metropolitan, Colonial and [[French Foreign Legion|Foreign Legion]] paratroop regiments during the [[First Indochina War|Indochina]] and [[Algerian War of Independence|Algerian]] wars. After 1962 the beret in either khaki or the colours specified above became the standard French Army headdress for ordinary use. | The military beret originated in the [[French Army]], in the form of the wide and floppy headdress worn by the [[Chasseur Alpin|Chasseurs alpins]] (mountain light infantry) from their foundation in the early 1880s. A tight-fitting version was subsequently adopted by French armoured troops towards the end of World War I. Between the wars special fortress units raised to garrison the [[Maginot Line]] wore khaki berets. The beret in red, blue or green was a distinction of the Metropolitan, Colonial and [[French Foreign Legion|Foreign Legion]] paratroop regiments during the [[First Indochina War|Indochina]] and [[Algerian War of Independence|Algerian]] wars. After 1962 the beret in either khaki or the colours specified above became the standard French Army headdress for ordinary use. | ||
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* Black — all other army troops | * Black — all other army troops | ||
===Germany=== | === Germany === | ||
The German [[German Army|Heer]] uses berets with cap badges for every branch of service. The [[Luftwaffe]] and the [[Deutsche Marine|Navy]] issue navy blue berets only to their ground or land combat units (called ''Luftwaffen-'' and ''Marine-Sicherungsstaffeln''). Berets are usually worn at special ceremonies and roll calls, although units with a special ''esprit de corps'', especially armoured and mechanized infantry (''Panzergrenadiere'') battalions, wear their berets all the time. | The German [[German Army|Heer]] uses berets with cap badges for every branch of service. The [[Luftwaffe]] and the [[Deutsche Marine|Navy]] issue navy blue berets only to their ground or land combat units (called ''Luftwaffen-'' and ''Marine-Sicherungsstaffeln''). Berets are usually worn at special ceremonies and roll calls, although units with a special ''esprit de corps'', especially armoured and mechanized infantry (''Panzergrenadiere'') battalions, wear their berets all the time. | ||
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*Navy blue — ''[[Luftwaffe]]'' (air force) and ''[[Deutsche Marine]]'' (navy) infantry and ceremonial guards; multinational units (e.g. [[Eurocorps]]) | *Navy blue — ''[[Luftwaffe]]'' (air force) and ''[[Deutsche Marine]]'' (navy) infantry and ceremonial guards; multinational units (e.g. [[Eurocorps]]) | ||
===Greece=== | === Greece === | ||
The beret colours worn by the [[Hellenic Army]] are as follows: | The beret colours worn by the [[Hellenic Army]] are as follows: | ||
*Dark blue — Army general use | *Dark blue — Army general use | ||
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*Light red — Airborne Troops | *Light red — Airborne Troops | ||
===Iceland=== | === Iceland === | ||
Icelandic armed services commonly use berets. | Icelandic armed services commonly use berets. | ||
*Blue — [[Icelandic Crisis Response Unit]] | *Blue — [[Icelandic Crisis Response Unit]] | ||
*Black — [[Icelandic Coast Guard]]. | *Black — [[Icelandic Coast Guard]]. | ||
===India=== | === India === | ||
The beret is the standard headgear for the [[Indian Army]]. Berets are worn by officers and [[other ranks]], apart from [[Sikhs]], who wear [[turban]]s. The beret colours worn by the Indian Army are as follows: | The beret is the standard headgear for the [[Indian Army]]. Berets are worn by officers and [[other ranks]], apart from [[Sikhs]], who wear [[turban]]s. The beret colours worn by the Indian Army are as follows: | ||
*Green — Infantry regiments (except light infantry and rifles) | *Green — Infantry regiments (except light infantry and rifles) | ||
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*Navy blue — Other corps and regiments | *Navy blue — Other corps and regiments | ||
===Republic of Ireland=== | === Republic of Ireland === | ||
The beret colours worn by ''Óglaigh na hÉireann'' ([[Irish Defence Forces]]) are as follows: | The beret colours worn by ''Óglaigh na hÉireann'' ([[Irish Defence Forces]]) are as follows: | ||
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All personnel wear a common capbadge, a sunburst insignia with the letters "FF" inscribed above the left eye of the beret; this is the ancient symbol of the [[Fianna]], the elite forces of Irish warriors. | All personnel wear a common capbadge, a sunburst insignia with the letters "FF" inscribed above the left eye of the beret; this is the ancient symbol of the [[Fianna]], the elite forces of Irish warriors. | ||
===Israel=== | === Israel === | ||
:''Main article: [[Israel Defense Forces insignia]]'' | :''Main article: [[Israel Defense Forces insignia]]'' | ||
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*Gray — [[Israeli Air Force|air force]] | *Gray — [[Israeli Air Force|air force]] | ||
===Italy=== | === Italy === | ||
[[Italian Army]] personnel used to wear a [[garrison cap]] alongside the combination cap, until the early 1970s when the garrison cap was replaced by the beret. Until the early 1980s the general Army colour for the beret was khaki, the black being reserved to armoured units. The colours presently used are: | [[Italian Army]] personnel used to wear a [[garrison cap]] alongside the combination cap, until the early 1970s when the garrison cap was replaced by the beret. Until the early 1980s the general Army colour for the beret was khaki, the black being reserved to armoured units. The colours presently used are: | ||
* Maroon — paratroopers | * Maroon — paratroopers | ||
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* Dark green — [[GICO]] | * Dark green — [[GICO]] | ||
===Mexico=== | === Mexico === | ||
In the [[Mexican Army]], the beret is worn by: | In the [[Mexican Army]], the beret is worn by: | ||
* Maroon — Paratroopers | * Maroon — Paratroopers | ||
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* Green — [[Marinejegerkommandoen]] | * Green — [[Marinejegerkommandoen]] | ||
===Poland=== | === Poland === | ||
Black berets were introduced before | Black berets were introduced before World War II for tank and armoured car crews. During World War II, berets were widely adopted in the [[Polish Army]] on the [[Western Front (World War II)|Western Front]]. After the war in the communist era, berets were worn only by armoured units (black), paratroopers (red) and marines (light blue). After 1990, the beret became the standard headgear in the Armed Forces of Republic of Poland. The following colours are in use: | ||
*Light Blue — Marines | *Light Blue — Marines | ||
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As of 2006, there have been several proposals within the Korean Ministry of Defense to replace the current field cap with a dark-colored beret as the standard army headgear. | As of 2006, there have been several proposals within the Korean Ministry of Defense to replace the current field cap with a dark-colored beret as the standard army headgear. | ||
===South Vietnam (defunct)=== | === South Vietnam (defunct) === | ||
*Red — paratroopers | *Red — paratroopers | ||
*Green — marines | *Green — marines | ||
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*[[Tan beret|Tan]] — political officers | *[[Tan beret|Tan]] — political officers | ||
===Sweden=== | === Sweden === | ||
The beret is used in the various [[Swedish Armed Forces|armed forces]] of [[Sweden]]. The colours used are: | The beret is used in the various [[Swedish Armed Forces|armed forces]] of [[Sweden]]. The colours used are: | ||
* Black (earlier dark blue) — armoured/mechanised units; Life Guard | * Black (earlier dark blue) — armoured/mechanised units; Life Guard | ||
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* Brown — [[Swedish Home Guard|home guard]] | * Brown — [[Swedish Home Guard|home guard]] | ||
===Switzerland=== | === Switzerland === | ||
The beret is worn by all [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[Military of Switzerland|armed services]], as well as various cantonal police forces and customs. | The beret is worn by all [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[Military of Switzerland|armed services]], as well as various cantonal police forces and customs. | ||
* Green — infantry | * Green — infantry | ||
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* Yellow — military observers on [[OSCE]] missions | * Yellow — military observers on [[OSCE]] missions | ||
===Thailand=== | === Thailand === | ||
[[Image:Rdmarch.gif|thumb|right|150px|2nd grade Army Reserve Force Students]] | [[Image:Rdmarch.gif|thumb|right|150px|2nd grade Army Reserve Force Students]] | ||
The beret is used in the various armed forces of [[Thailand]]. The colours used are: | The beret is used in the various armed forces of [[Thailand]]. The colours used are: | ||
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The black beret is also worn by ordinary police in certain situations. | The black beret is also worn by ordinary police in certain situations. | ||
===Turkey=== | === Turkey === | ||
* Black — Armored vehicle personnel | * Black — Armored vehicle personnel | ||
* Green — Gendarmerie | * Green — Gendarmerie | ||
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* Maroon — Special forces | * Maroon — Special forces | ||
===United Kingdom=== | === United Kingdom === | ||
The [[British Army]] beret dates back to 1918 when the [[French Army|French]] 70th [[Chasseurs alpins]] were training with the British [[Royal Tank Regiment|Tank Corps]]. The Chasseurs alpins wore a distinctive large beret (see above) and Major-General Sir [[Hugh Elles]], the TC's Colonel, realised this style of headdress would be a practical option for his [[tank]] crews, forced to work in a reduced space. He thought, however, that the Chasseur beret was "too sloppy" and the [[Basque people|Basque]]-style beret of the French tank crews was "too skimpy", so a compromise based on the Scottish [[tam o'shanter (hat)|tam o'shanter]] was designed and submitted for the approval of [[George V of the United Kingdom|George V]] in November 1923. It was adopted in March 1924. | The [[British Army]] beret dates back to 1918 when the [[French Army|French]] 70th [[Chasseurs alpins]] were training with the British [[Royal Tank Regiment|Tank Corps]]. The Chasseurs alpins wore a distinctive large beret (see above) and Major-General Sir [[Hugh Elles]], the TC's Colonel, realised this style of headdress would be a practical option for his [[tank]] crews, forced to work in a reduced space. He thought, however, that the Chasseur beret was "too sloppy" and the [[Basque people|Basque]]-style beret of the French tank crews was "too skimpy", so a compromise based on the Scottish [[tam o'shanter (hat)|tam o'shanter]] was designed and submitted for the approval of [[George V of the United Kingdom|George V]] in November 1923. It was adopted in March 1924. | ||
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*Green — [[Women's Royal Army Corps]], women in [[Officers Training Corps]] (now wear navy blue) | *Green — [[Women's Royal Army Corps]], women in [[Officers Training Corps]] (now wear navy blue) | ||
===United States=== | === United States === | ||
The [[United States Army Special Forces]] are generally known as "green berets" for the color of their headgear. Other [[United States Army]] units can also be distinguished by the color of their headgear, as follows: | The [[United States Army Special Forces]] are generally known as "green berets" for the color of their headgear. Other [[United States Army]] units can also be distinguished by the color of their headgear, as follows: | ||
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*Black — all other Army units | *Black — all other Army units | ||
Berets were originally worn only by elite units of the U.S. Army. Hence, there was controversy when in [[2001]] the United States Army adopted the black beret, previously reserved for the Rangers, as standard headgear for all army units. <ref>[http://www.army.mil/features/beret/beret.htm The Army Black Beret]</ref> The Rangers are now distinguished by [[tan beret | Berets were originally worn only by elite units of the U.S. Army. Hence, there was controversy when in [[2001]] the United States Army adopted the black beret, previously reserved for the Rangers, as standard headgear for all army units. <ref>[http://www.army.mil/features/beret/beret.htm The Army Black Beret]</ref> The Rangers are now distinguished by [[tan beret]]s. | ||
The wearing of berets in the [[United States Air Force]] is somewhat less common, but several career fields are authorized to wear berets of differing colors, as specified in the following list: | The wearing of berets in the [[United States Air Force]] is somewhat less common, but several career fields are authorized to wear berets of differing colors, as specified in the following list: | ||
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Black berets are also authorized as an optional-wear-item for women E1-E9 in the United States Navy. | Black berets are also authorized as an optional-wear-item for women E1-E9 in the United States Navy. | ||
==Berets in other paramilitary organizations== | == Berets in other paramilitary organizations == | ||
===Iceland=== | === Iceland === | ||
The [[Icelandic Police|Police]] Cadets, Riot unit and the members of the [[Víkingasveitin|Special Operations Unit of the National Commissioner of Icelandic Police]] (''Víkingasveitin'') wear black berets. High ranking members of the Reykjavík Air Rescue Unit are entitled to wear orange berets. | The [[Icelandic Police|Police]] Cadets, Riot unit and the members of the [[Víkingasveitin|Special Operations Unit of the National Commissioner of Icelandic Police]] (''Víkingasveitin'') wear black berets. High ranking members of the Reykjavík Air Rescue Unit are entitled to wear orange berets. | ||
===Italy=== | === Italy === | ||
Dark blue berets are worn by the [[Polizia di Stato]] and blue berets by the [[Polizia Penitenziaria]]. | Dark blue berets are worn by the [[Polizia di Stato]] and blue berets by the [[Polizia Penitenziaria]]. | ||
===Portugal=== | === Portugal === | ||
The ''[[Polícia de Segurança Pública]]'' (PSP) Intervention Corps wear navy blue berets, the Personal Security Corps (''Corpo de Segurança Pessoal'') (VIP bodyguards) wear sky blue berets, CIEXSS teams (explosive disposal) wear black berets, and the PSP [[Grupo de Operações Especiais (Portugal)|Special Operations Group]] wear emerald green berets. The ''Guarda Prisional'' (Prison Guards) wear black berets. | The ''[[Polícia de Segurança Pública]]'' (PSP) Intervention Corps wear navy blue berets, the Personal Security Corps (''Corpo de Segurança Pessoal'') (VIP bodyguards) wear sky blue berets, CIEXSS teams (explosive disposal) wear black berets, and the PSP [[Grupo de Operações Especiais (Portugal)|Special Operations Group]] wear emerald green berets. The ''Guarda Prisional'' (Prison Guards) wear black berets. | ||
===Singapore=== | === Singapore === | ||
Black berets were worn by all members of the [[Singapore Police Force]] until [[1969]], when the [[Combination cap|peaked cap]] was introduced. The beret was, however, retained for specialist forces, such as officers of the [[Special Operations Command (Singapore)|Special Operations Command]] (SOC) and the [[Police Coast Guard]], as well as the [[Gurkha Contingent]]. A dark blue beret is worn, although the [[Police Tactical Unit (Singapore)|Police Tactical Unit]] of the SOC switched to red berets in [[2005]]. The Gurkha Contingent began wearing khaki-coloured berets from 2006. | Black berets were worn by all members of the [[Singapore Police Force]] until [[1969]], when the [[Combination cap|peaked cap]] was introduced. The beret was, however, retained for specialist forces, such as officers of the [[Special Operations Command (Singapore)|Special Operations Command]] (SOC) and the [[Police Coast Guard]], as well as the [[Gurkha Contingent]]. A dark blue beret is worn, although the [[Police Tactical Unit (Singapore)|Police Tactical Unit]] of the SOC switched to red berets in [[2005]]. The Gurkha Contingent began wearing khaki-coloured berets from 2006. | ||
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[[Auxiliary police]] officers of [[CISCO Security Private Limited]] don dark blue berets when performing escort and other high-risk duties, as do specialist forces of the [[Singapore Prison Service]]. In addition, student cadets of uniformed [[youth organization]]s such as the [[National Police Cadet Corps (Singapore)|National Police Cadet Corps]] and the [[National Cadet Corps (Singapore)|National Cadet Corps]] also wear berets of different colours. | [[Auxiliary police]] officers of [[CISCO Security Private Limited]] don dark blue berets when performing escort and other high-risk duties, as do specialist forces of the [[Singapore Prison Service]]. In addition, student cadets of uniformed [[youth organization]]s such as the [[National Police Cadet Corps (Singapore)|National Police Cadet Corps]] and the [[National Cadet Corps (Singapore)|National Cadet Corps]] also wear berets of different colours. | ||
===South Korea=== | === South Korea === | ||
Several police [[SWAT]] teams belonging to different municipalities wear either maroon or green berets; Seoul Metropolitan Police SWAT team (Unit 868) wears maroon berets, while [[Incheon]] Metropolitan Police SWAT team (Unit 313) wears green berets. | Several police [[SWAT]] teams belonging to different municipalities wear either maroon or green berets; Seoul Metropolitan Police SWAT team (Unit 868) wears maroon berets, while [[Incheon]] Metropolitan Police SWAT team (Unit 313) wears green berets. | ||
===Spain and the Basque Country=== | === Spain and the Basque Country === | ||
[[Image:Zumalacarregui.jpg|thumb|100px|left|The Carlist general [[Tomás de Zumalacárregui]] in his red beret.]] | [[Image:Zumalacarregui.jpg|thumb|100px|left|The Carlist general [[Tomás de Zumalacárregui]] in his red beret.]] | ||
[[Image:Eta ceasefire.jpg|right|thumb|70px|ETA members announce a ceasefire.]] | [[Image:Eta ceasefire.jpg|right|thumb|70px|ETA members announce a ceasefire.]] | ||
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[[ETA]] guerrillas may wear black berets over hoods in public appearances. | [[ETA]] guerrillas may wear black berets over hoods in public appearances. | ||
===United Kingdom=== | === United Kingdom === | ||
[[SO19]], the armed response unit of the [[London]] [[Metropolitan Police Service|Metropolitan Police]], used to wear dark blue berets, and were nicknamed the 'Blue Berets'. Today, they generally wear baseball caps. | [[SO19]], the armed response unit of the [[London]] [[Metropolitan Police Service|Metropolitan Police]], used to wear dark blue berets, and were nicknamed the 'Blue Berets'. Today, they generally wear baseball caps. | ||
===Hong Kong=== | === Hong Kong === | ||
The beret is the standard headgear of officers of the [[Police Tactical Unit (Hong Kong)|Police Tactical Unit]] of the [[Hong Kong Police Force]]. Officers are nicknamed the "Blue Berets" or the "Blue Caps". | The beret is the standard headgear of officers of the [[Police Tactical Unit (Hong Kong)|Police Tactical Unit]] of the [[Hong Kong Police Force]]. Officers are nicknamed the "Blue Berets" or the "Blue Caps". | ||
==Berets in civilian organizations== | == Berets in civilian organizations == | ||
Aside from armed forces, berets are associated with a variety of other different organizations. | Aside from armed forces, berets are associated with a variety of other different organizations. | ||
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*Members of the [[Civil Air Patrol]] who attend National Blue Beret (NBB) in [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]] during the EAA AirVenture airshow can earn blue berets along with the Saint Alban's Cross, and the title of Blue Beret. Members of the Indiana Wing who achieve the classification of Ground Team Member level 2 (GTM2) are also awarded blue berets. CAP members who attend Hawk Mountain Ranger School and achieve the Advanced Ranger level are awarded black berets. | *Members of the [[Civil Air Patrol]] who attend National Blue Beret (NBB) in [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]] during the EAA AirVenture airshow can earn blue berets along with the Saint Alban's Cross, and the title of Blue Beret. Members of the Indiana Wing who achieve the classification of Ground Team Member level 2 (GTM2) are also awarded blue berets. CAP members who attend Hawk Mountain Ranger School and achieve the Advanced Ranger level are awarded black berets. | ||
==Other associations== | == Other associations == | ||
Berets (''chapelas'', from [[Basque language|Basque]] ''txapela'') have become the standard headgear of the [[Castile (historical region)|Castilian]] peasant. | Berets (''chapelas'', from [[Basque language|Basque]] ''txapela'') have become the standard headgear of the [[Castile (historical region)|Castilian]] peasant. | ||
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Some British comedians have been identified with the beret; [[Chris Langham]] is recorded as having announced to actor [[Ken Campbell (actor)|Ken Campbell]] that he has named the tassle or stalk which is present in some berets the ''langham'', after himself. [[Michael Crawford]] also wore a beret as [[Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em|Frank Spencer]]. Other entertainment figures identified with the beret include [[Jamie Hyneman]] of ''[[MythBusters]]'', and [[Fred Berry]] who played Rerun in ''[[What's Happening!!]]'' and ''[[What's Happening Now!!]]'' (as well as in real life). | Some British comedians have been identified with the beret; [[Chris Langham]] is recorded as having announced to actor [[Ken Campbell (actor)|Ken Campbell]] that he has named the tassle or stalk which is present in some berets the ''langham'', after himself. [[Michael Crawford]] also wore a beret as [[Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em|Frank Spencer]]. Other entertainment figures identified with the beret include [[Jamie Hyneman]] of ''[[MythBusters]]'', and [[Fred Berry]] who played Rerun in ''[[What's Happening!!]]'' and ''[[What's Happening Now!!]]'' (as well as in real life). | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
{{commonscat|Berets}} | {{commonscat|Berets}} | ||
* [[Biretta]] | * [[Biretta]] | ||
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* [[Mohair berets]] | * [[Mohair berets]] | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
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==External link== | == External link == | ||
* [http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/mediawiki-1.5.5/index.php?title=Beret Page at canadiansoldiers.com on berets in the Canadian military] | * [http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/mediawiki-1.5.5/index.php?title=Beret Page at canadiansoldiers.com on berets in the Canadian military] | ||
