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	The Army Black Beret
		The fl beret was being worn by formations Army-wide, when it was approved by the Army for wear by the Ranger Regiment in 1975.
		Berets of various types and colors began being worn unofficially as early as 1954 on the unit's field exercises in Germany and at Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall, North Carolina.
		Tilley said fl was chosen for the beret because it's a standard color that has been worn in the past by soldiers in several types of units.
	www.army.mil /features/beret/beret.htm (0 words)

	The Black Panthers: Their Dangerous Bermudian Legacy
		Although two fl Bermudians were tried and executed for the murders the weak response of the Government in establishing a wider conspiracy effectively swept the whole affair under the carpet.
		Although the Black Panthers were, effectively, a criminal gang of anti-white racists, young fl Bermudians held a different view and saw them instead as the type of fl organization that could bring power and self-esteem into their communities.
		Taking their cue from the Black Panthers, whose primary aim was to bait the ‘racist cops’, the Black Berets exhorted its members and all Bermudian youth to confront the ‘English racist police’ as frequently as possible and prepare for the coming conflict between fls and whites.
	www.hnn.us /articles/29986.html (0 words)

	Beret - www.canadiansoldiers.com
		Near left is 1946 beret by the Dorothea Knitting Mills in Toronto, with the cap badge of The Royal Regiment of Canada.
		Stating that "The khaki beret is to be abolished" it outlined that "all corps except Royal Canadian Armoured Corps and Royal Canadian Infantry Corps will wear navy blue beret with sewn-on coloured flashes." Units of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps were to adopt a red beret, and rifle units a rifle green beret.
		New berets were often "formed" by removing the liner (officially discouraged) and soaking the beret and letting it dry to the desired shape.
	www.canadiansoldiers.com /mediawiki-1.5.5/index.php?title=Beret (2541 words)

	Beret at AllExperts
		Berets have become the default military headdress of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, just as the tricorne, shako, kepi and peaked cap were in various early eras).
		Berets vary in colour according to the regiment, and carry a crest pin (sometimes on a coloured background patch) which is of gold colour for officers, silver for noncommissioned officers and bronze for troops.
		Berets were first worn in the Canadian Army in 1937 when tank regiments (at that time part of the infantry) adopted the fl beret of the Royal Armoured Corps.
	en.allexperts.com /e/b/be/beret.htm (4427 words)

	Modern Rangers \| The Ranger Beret
		The beret was introduced in Spain during the First Carlist War from 1833-39 and red identified the wearer as a Carlist (txapelgorri in Basque, that took the meaning of "Carlist soldier") and Isabellines wore white berets.
		Officially adopted in 1924, the new British fl Beret was a compromise between the ‘skimpy’ beret of the Basque peasant and the ‘sloppy’ beret of the French Chasseurs Alpins.” European armies adopted the beret universally as well as permanently.
		Black berets again were authorized in the 1970s for U.S. Army personnel assigned to Ranger units and for all female soldiers.
	www.suasponte.com /m_beret.htm (2139 words)

	WorldNetDaily: Feminizing the Black Beret
		Already, I'm told the Black Beret for women is being called "the Monica" by American troops – who, unlike their leaders, never seem to miss the obvious.
		This is the time to re-evaluate not only the Black Beret issue, but the entire military culture as it has been constructed by women who have no respect for their "father's army," those very fathers and forefathers who died to guarantee our freedom.
		When Al Gore's fl campaign manager Donna Brazile made her infamous and outrageous statement during the campaign about not letting "the white boys win" she was properly accused of being racist.
	www.worldnetdaily.com /news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=23226 (5714 words)

	The Black Panthers: Their Dangerous Bermudian Legacy
		Although the Black Panthers were, effectively, a criminal gang of anti-white racists, young fl Bermudians held a different view and saw them instead as the type of fl organization that could bring power and self-esteem into their communities.
		Taking their cue from the Black Panthers, whose primary aim was to bait the ‘racist cops’, the Black Berets exhorted its members and all Bermudian youth to confront the ‘English racist police’ as frequently as possible and prepare for the coming conflict between fls and whites.
		One of the reasons Kinnear came to this conclusion was that a leading Black Beret member, the ‘third man’ involved in the actual assassination of the Governor, according to the Scotland Yard files, fled the island in disguise accompanied by Larry Tacklyn.
	hnn.us /articles/29986.html (4635 words)

	Black Beret - Royal Tank Regiment
		Later when advocating that the Black Beret should be accepted officially, General Elles, in addition to explaining its advantages inside a Tank, added that, both in war and on manoeuvres, it was very convenient to sleep in.
		After a prolonged argument with the War Office, the Black Beret was approved by HM the King on 5 March 1924.
		The Black Beret remained the exclusive distinctive headdress of the Royal Tank Corps until its practical value was recognised by others and its use was extended to the whole of the Royal Armoured Corps in 1940.
	www.1rtr.net /blackberet.html (1247 words)

	Black beret
		The fl beret is the headgear worn by the British Army's Royal Tank Regiment (RTR), The Australian Army's Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) and by all the Russian Naval Infantry (and formerly Soviet) and some Russian Spetsnaz units, and the United States Air Force(USAF) Tactical Air Control Party(TACP) members, among others.
		The most famous wearer of the beret was Field Marshal Montgomery, who wore an RTR beret complete with badge which had been presented to him by the RTR, to which he added his own General's (later Field Marshal's) cap badge.
		In the Dutch Army the cavalry batallions wear fl berets.
	www.danceage.com /biography/sdmc_Black_beret (430 words)

	Soldiers For The Truth :: View topic - Black Beret, and Army Greens.
		The tan Beret the Rangers wear now could have just as easily been the selected color for the regular Army and would not have caused all the outrage that ensued.
		We shaved the excess fuzz (loose particles of wool) from the outside of the beret with a regular disposable razor.
		The goal (for a properly seasoned beret) seemed to be a fine line just prior to when a beret may not be considered "serviceable" by an anal-retentive sergeant-major.
	www.sftt.org /phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=35 (0 words)

	History of the Black Beret
		After WW11, on the introduction of the blue beret, the Royal Tank Regiment reclaimed their right to the exclusive use of the Black Beret, which may not be worn by any other regiment or corps with the exception of the Westminster Dragoons.
		In July 1944 LTCOL T. Williams then GSOI Armoured Corps at AHQ proposed that Armoured Corps personnel be issued Black Berets instead of the khaki which had been worn since the Corps was first formed in 1941.
		Commonwealth (Rising Sun) hat badge be worn by Armoured Corps personnel on the Black Beret instead of the ordinary copper oxidised badge.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-uniforms/black-beret.htm (1085 words)

	Beret - Black with U.S. Army Flash \| Ranger Joe's \| Military and Law Enforcement Gear \| ACU's, BDU's, army ...
		The EZ shape beret was first introduced to U.S. forces by the Canadian military in World War II.
		Our 100% knitted wool beret has been sheared and steamed at the manufacturer so that it is ready to wear when you recieve it.
		In addition, the beret is unlined, seamless, and has an adjustable all-leather sweatband.
	www.rangerjoes.com /black-beret-with-army-flash-p-1301.html (216 words)

	Leave The Beret For Rangers Only Petition
		The Beret is worn during garrison duty and with the dress uniform.
		We request that The Black Beret remain the distinctive headgear of The 75th Ranger Regiment.
		The Leave The Beret For Rangers Only Petition to The President of The United States was created by Active and Veteran Military and their Supporters and written by Jeffrey S. Jasmine.
	www.petitiononline.com /75thrgr/petition.html (0 words)

	beret
		WASHINGTON, D.C. The BDU cap still will be used in the field, even after the Army adopts the fl beret for garrison wear as part of its ongoing transformation, Sgt. Maj.
		Shinseki announced recently that soldiers will begin wearing the fl beret on June 14, the Army's first birthday of the new millennium.
		It will also recommend when new soldiers will be issued the beret - for instance upon graduation from basic training, advanced individual training or perhaps when they arrive at their first permanent unit.
	www.mccoy.army.mil /vtriad_online/11102000/beret.htm (713 words)

	Black Beret
		The beret is worn so the headband is straight on the head, one inch above the eyebrows, with the flash over the left eye and the excess material draped over to the right, down to at least the top of the ear, but no lower than the middle ear joint.
		The beret is form fitting to the head when worn properly.
		Commanders may authorize the wear of the patrol cap on work details or in other situations when wear of the beret is impractical, such as in the motor pool where it could be easily soiled.
	www.usarc.army.mil /naad/beret.htm (754 words)

	New Army Black Beret
		Berets from around the world just a click away.
		This 100% wool beret is made by Parkhurst; it is the same beret that has been issued to the Army (see image insert of Parkhurst factory).
		The beret is emblazoned with a blue patch representing the Continental Army, with 13 stars for the original colonies.
	www.berets.com /army-beret.html (191 words)

	The Beret, Tanker Jacket, and Patches
		The fl beret, as an oversized headgear was worn by the German Panzer forces from approximately 1935 until early 1940.
		The uniform sets were all fl, a field uniform and a dress uniform were provided, the color was to reinforce the distinctive élan of the "new" Panzer corps as well as hide the expected dirt.
		The fl berets were reborn in USAREUR in 1973 initially only for the 11th ACR and the 2nd ACR but in short order, many other non border divisional cavalry units had also adopted them.
	www.eaglehorse.org /3_home_station/beret_jacket_patches/fashion.htm (4226 words)

	Army Black Beret with Flash
		Understandably many of these fine soldiers and heroes in various conflicts around the world are not happy about the replacement of ball cap-style field caps and other headgear with fl berets.
		This 100% wool beret is made by Parkhurst; it is the same beret that has been issued to the Army (see image insert of Parkhurst factory).
		The beret is emblazoned with a blue patch representing the Continental Army, with 13 stars for the original colonies.
	www.villagehatshop.com /army-black-beret-with-flash.html (0 words)

	CNN.com - Army may delay beret change after ordering glitch - March 16, 2001
		Army troops were supposed to begin wearing the new fl berets on June 14, but that is under review because more than 2 million berets were set to be manufactured in China and other countries, said Gen. Eric Shinseki, the Army Chief of Staff.
		Federal law requires the berets to be made in the United States.
		Seeking to defuse the battle of the beret, Shinseki on Friday said the elite Rangers unit will be switching colors, trading in their traditional fl berets for tan ones.
	archives.cnn.com /2001/US/03/16/black.beret.03 (710 words)

	BERET, pure wool French basque beret
		The beret you need if you look for a unique Beret you will keep a life long.
		It is a fine beret, not as exceptionnal as the luxury one, but a very good beret anyway
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	brittanyboutique.com /store/frenchberet.html (463 words)

	Wool Beret / Black
		Berets were of excellent quality and the price was very reasonable.
		Made from 100% wool, this fl beret is fashioned after the traditional French beret, featuring a soft, cozy and flexible wool, to allow a snug fit for any head shape.
		Though worn traditional more on one side of the head that the other, this hat can also be pulled snugly over the ears for added warmth.
	hats.dresses-shirts.com /Wool-Beret-Black-C63W4WI.htm (0 words)

	DefenseLINK News: Defense Leaders Uphold Army's Black Beret Decision (Corrected Copy) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The fl beret has been worn traditionally only by Rangers, an elite, highly trained combat group.
		After meeting with Shinseki, the deputy told reporters the headgear change is linked to the Army's plans to transform from a heavy force to a lighter, highly deployable force over the next 10 years.
		Procurement of the fl beret from contractors outside the United States also became an issue.
	www.defenselink.mil /news/Mar2001/n03162001_200103166.html (766 words)

	Reno veterans fight to keep black beret an elite symbol (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Two former U.S. Army Rangers in Reno are among the point men in a battle to save the unit's famous fl berets from being reduced to common headgear instead of remaining the treasured symbol of the elite fighting force.
		"It would be a terrible mistake to issue those fl berets to every cook and baker in the Army," said Minor Kelso of Reno, a retired lieutenant colonel who led one of the first Airborne Ranger companies in the Korean War.
		Neves said the fl beret is being used as a marketing gimmick.
	www.rgj.com /cgi-bin/printstory.cgi?publish_date=20001203&story=976333557 (677 words)

	Gamewardens of Vietnam, official home of task force 116
		An interesting addition to the Black Beret story from Burt Witham to Larry Bissonnette.
		The first one [fl beret] was presented to me by the Chief of the Vietnamese River Police.
		message from Commander River Patrol Force, Captain Burt Witham, authorizing the wearing of the Black Beret.
	www.tf116.org /blackberet.html (0 words)

	Panzerblitz - National Guard and the Black Beret
		I would like to know why the national guard was given the fl beret.
		There was a big stink about the fl beret being made the standard issue.
		First the Black beret is taken from an Elite unit and shared with all of the U.S. Army and now the National Guard?
	panzerblitz.proboards9.com /index.cgi?board=forces&action=display&thread=1018821501 (511 words)

	The Beret (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The fl beret will be a symbolic of our
		Parachute Regiment was authorized to wear British maroon berets.
		1975 - The fl beret officially adopted for the Rangers.
	members.cox.net /jokerclemins/beret.htm (289 words)

	Military Headwear: Bandanas, Helmets, and Hats from AFMO.com
		Beret - G.I. 100% Wool Black - #4907
		Beret - G.I. 100% Wool Green - #4908
		Beret - US Army Beret w/ Flash - #4918
	www.afmo.com /Military_Headwear_Helmets_Hats_s/7.htm (0 words)

	"Saddam Impersonator Dusts Off His Black Beret - Forward.com"
		Years before Saddam Hussein was captured in a “spider hole,” a man who looked exactly like Saddam was captured — on film.
		Complete with a mustache, fl beret and the name “Saddam” embroidered on his shirt, he was handing a pair of golden bowling shoes to actor Jeff Bridges in a Los Angeles bowling alley.
		Roughly 50 newspapers around the country called Haleva in 2003 to interview him about the fact that, as the Los Angeles Times put it, he was “hanging up his beret.” He declined all interviews.
	www.forward.com /articles/saddam-impersonator-dusts-off-his-black-beret (441 words)

	Charles David - Beret (Black/Salinas Kid) - Women's Shoe / Sandal - Promotional Offers on Charles David - Beret ...
		Zappos.com is proud to offer the Charles David - Beret (Black/Salinas Kid) - Women's: Sassy peep toe high heeled pump.
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		Zappos is your one-stop shop for thousands of men's shoes, women's shoes and kids shoes.
	charles-david.shoeshungama.com /Charles_David_-_Beret__Black/Salinas_Kid__-_Women_s.html (0 words)

	Special Forces Search Engine : US Army Rangers/Berets - Powered By The FOGs at The Swamp Team House
		Rate It Overview of the Army Ranger with information on the beret issue and a brief history of the use of the Beret.
		Rate It Includes message board and views regarding the fl beret and alternate headgear.
		Rate It A petition to stop/prevent the general use of the fl beret (id.5627)
	www.sfahq.com /US_Army_Rangers/Berets/index.html (116 words)

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