service cap
Uniformed officer's hat
A service cap is a flat-topped military hat with a visor, worn as part of a dress or duty uniform.
The crown is stiffened and often shows branch insignia, while a chin strap sits above the brim.
Distinguished from combat headgear like helmets or berets, service caps signal formal military bearing: The officer adjusted his service cap before the inspection.
Eye-shading brim
- brimProjecting edge or lip
- peakUtmost height attained
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- chinstrapStrap securing headgear
button · piping · cord · insignia · badge · kepi · chapeau · cover
Distinguishing mark of rank
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- enlistedSigned up formally
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- regimentColonel-led military unit
battalion · brigade · division · platoon · squadron · drill · parade · salute
Ceremonial public procession
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
commemoration · dedication · tribute · formality · color guard · retirement ceremony · graduation · commissioning
Official rules governing conduct
- standardizationImplementing uniform technical specifications
- issuePoint of contention
- dress codeStandards for acceptable attire
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
garrison · field · combat · duty · inspection · uniform code · authorized · prescribed
visor
Eye-shading brim
chinstrap · button · piping · cord · insignia · badge · kepi · chapeau · cover · headwear
insignia
Distinguishing mark of rank
regiment · battalion · brigade · division · platoon · squadron · drill · parade · salute · barracks
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
pageantry · commemoration · dedication · tribute · formality · color guard · retirement ceremony · graduation · commissioning · reveille
regulation
Official rules governing conduct
- standardizationImplementing uniform technical specifications
- issuePoint of contention
- dress codeStandards for acceptable attire
fatigue · garrison · field · combat · duty · inspection · uniform code · authorized · prescribed
- military headgearberet, kepi, shako, bearskin, busby
- military uniformsdress uniform, dress blues, dress whites, combat uniforms, parade uniform
service capcombat helmet
Military head armor
ballistic helmet · military helmet · helmet · steel helmet · tactical helmet
service capfield cap
Soft military headwear
patrol cap · boonie hat · watch cap · bush hat · beret
service capbaseball cap
Soft hat, stiff brim
trucker hat · beanie · snapback · dad hat · sun hat
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