Posted on Sep 21, 2022
1LT Chaplain Candidate
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Hello everyone! So I'll be having my formal ceremony in about a couple of weeks. Since I am a direct commission, it is just going to be me with a few family members and friends attending. My buddy who is a captain in Marines will be doing the honor of swearing me in. In your opinion, which one looks better? I'm on the fence between the two. Thank you to all in advance for you input. God bless.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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Unless you're in an Airborne unit, avoid wearing a beret. You're going to have to get the cap eventually if you're not in an airborne unit, you might as well get it now
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1LT Chaplain Candidate
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Your right, I might as well get it now. I still have my old one from when I did Honor Guard with the AZ National Guard. Just have to tweak it a bit. Thank you.
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CPT Staff Officer
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1LT (Join to see) - Well then, if you already have the main cap there you go. That's the main cost.
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LTC Program Manager
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That was my thinking with the Blues when I commissioned. I got the service cap....I never needed it again.

I'd go with the garrison hat.
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MSG Intermediate Care Technician
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Indoor or outdoor ceremony? Indoor, refrain from headgear. Outdoor....I'd say Service Cap. But then, I'm not a fan of the beret
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SSG Carlos Madden
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Anything but the beret unless you're in a unit that requires one (e.x. airborne, Ranger, USASOC, etc)
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The ceremony will be held outdoors at the state capitol. Service cap it is...
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SSG Dale London
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Go with the cap. It always looks sharper.
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I agree! You've persuaded me.
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