Green beret
U.S. Special Forces wear the green beret as a distinction of excellence and uniqueness within the Army.
Berets of the United States Army
The maroon beret has been adopted as official headdress by the Airborne forces as a symbol of their unique capabilities, the tan beret by the 75th Ranger Regiment, the brown beret by the Security Force Assistance Brigades, and the green beret by the Special Forces.