The U.S. Army black beret (having been permanently replaced with the patrol cap) is no longer worn with the new ACU for garrison duty. After years of complaints that it wasn't suited well for most work conditions, Army Chief of Staff General Martin Dempsey eliminated it for wear with the ACU in June 2011. Soldiers still wear berets who are currently in a unit in jump status, whether the wearer is parachute-qualified, or not (maroon beret), Members of the 75th Ranger Regiment and the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade (tan beret), and Special Forces (rifle green beret) and may wear it with the Army Service Uniform for non-ceremonial functions. Unit commanders may still direct the wear of patrol caps in these units in training environments or motor pools. COUNT 5
QSN1 What piece of the uniform has been replaced by the patrol cap? ANS1 black beret QSN2 Who was the Army Chief of Staff at this time? ANS2 General Martin Dempsey QSN3 What month and year was the black beret replaced? ANS3 June 2011 QSN4 If a soldier is in a unit in jump status, what color beret do they wear? ANS4 maroon QSN5 The rifle green beret is worn by whom? ANS5 Special Forces