What is the policy for wear of the black beret? How do I wear the black beret?
The black beret was issued to officers, warrant officers, and enlisted soldiers who do not currently wear the maroon, green, or tan beret. New soldiers are issued the black beret upon assignment to their first permanent duty assignment after the completion of initial entry training or officer/warrant officer basic courses. Cadets and officer/warrant officer candidates will not wear the black beret. Split-option soldiers or soldiers in the Simultaneous Membership Program will wear the black beret only when performing duties with their units. The Army flash is the only flash authorized for wear on the black beret, unless a distinctive flash was approved for the black beret before the implementation of the black beret as The Army standard headgear (for example, OPFOR forces). Soldiers wear the beret so that 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 ea
