On this episode of Cigars and Sea Stories Mike and Bennett are talking about covers and all the weird things we do with them. We bend them, shape them and, press them into the perfect forms worthy of wearing on duty. Every cover has it’s nuances. Every branch has a unique set of headgear that one is issued for specific occasions or billet. One such example is the Marine Corps’ campaign cover. Marksmanship instructors and drill instructors are issued the campaign cover as a page 11 item to be worn during an assigned billet. Meaning, drill instructors cannot just walk around Pendleton with a campaign cover on. They need to be on Edson pushing platoons. Same goes for the range guys. If you wanna head to mainside you’ve gotta have your soft cover; an eight point or a boonie. The Army has the soft covers, same as the other branches, but they have seen a larger adoption of the beret for parade wear. The beret is worn in various colors and with various unit designators based on the mission, unit and billet. For instance, the Rangers wear buckskin tan berets to symbolize the caps worn by Rogers’ Rangers. It’s all very confusing. We welcome your comments on the show. Subscribe, rate and review now on iTunes, Stiticher and player FM. Sponsored by Veteranslist.us - get 50% off a featured membership by using discount code CIGARSANDSEA Spartan Media - Veteran owned and operated We are a proud member of Heroes Media Group Heroes Media Group; a broadcasting platform dedicated to providing a voice for our community heroes and those who support them. The Group is dedicated to providing education, entertainment and empowerment to: Active Duty, Reserve, Veteran, Retired, Military, Firefighters, First Responders, Law Enforcement, Educators, Medical Professionals, and Clergy. Their mission; To be the voice for all Community Heroes by bridging the gap between hero, citizen and the communities they protect, educate, and empower.
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