Encyclopedia - Beret: Encyclopedia - Beret
A beret (UK: [ˈbɛɹeɪ], US: [bəˈɹeɪ]; IPA) is a soft round cap with a flat crown which is worn by both men and women. The cap fits...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beret: Encyclopedia Ii - Beret - Berets In The Military
Berets are a part of certain military uniforms, such as those of the British Armed Forces and the United States Army. Berets are traditio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beret: Encyclopedia Ii - Beret - Berets In Other Organizations
Beret - Singapore. Black berets were worn by all members of the Singapore Police Force until 1969, when the peaked cap was introduced. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cap: Encyclopedia - Cap
A cap is a form of headgear. Caps have crowns that fit closer than hats and have no brim or only a visor. They are typically designed for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces (French: Forces canadiennes) are the combined armed forces of Canada. The operational elements of Canadian Forces are...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Barry Sadler: Encyclopedia - Barry Sadler
Barry Sadler (November 1, 1940 – September 8, 1989) was a Green Beret medic and Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chicano: Encyclopedia - Chicano
A Chicano or Chicana is a term used to indicate an identity held by some persons of Mexican descent living in the United States. Often ti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commando: Encyclopedia - Commando
In military science, the term commando can refer to an individual, a military unit, or a raiding style of military operation. In certain ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blue Devils Duke University: Encyclopedia - Blue Devils Duke University
Blue Devils is the mascot for Duke University's athletic teams. The mascot is named after the French Chasseurs Alpins soldier in World Wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cammy White: Encyclopedia - Cammy White
Cammy White is a video game character in the Street Fighter series. She first appeared in the fighting game, Super Street Fighter II whic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party (originally called the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense) was a revolutionary, Black nationalist organization ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brown Berets: Encyclopedia Ii - Brown Berets - Actions Of The Brown Berets
On March 1, 1968, the Brown Berets planned and participated in the East L.A. “walkouts” or “blowouts”, the largest and lengthiest...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Green Beret: Encyclopedia Ii - Green Beret - United States Army Special Forces The Green Berets
In the U.S. armed forces, the green beret may only be worn by personnel awarded the Special Forces tab, signifying that they have been qu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Milorad Ulemek: Encyclopedia Ii - Milorad Ulemek - Red Berets
When the Tigers were disbanded,in 1996 Ulemek joined the notorious Special Operations Unit of Serbia’s secret police, better known as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Force Security Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Force Security Forces - The Blue Beret
The Army has it's claim to fame; The Airborne Rangers, the Green Berets. The world knows the Navy Seals; Life of Danger, Men of Steel. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commandos: Encyclopedia Ii - Commandos - Characters
There are six main commandos in the series: Commandos - Tiny Green beret. Real name: Jerry McHale. Date of birth: 10 October, 1909 Pla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Force Security Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Force Security Forces - Advancement And Specialties
Members in this career field can later move on to other specialties like the Phoenix Raven program, consisting of highly trained Airmen w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Force Security Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Force Security Forces - Phoenix Raven/raven Specialties Programs
Air Mobility Command Phoenix Raven program, implemented in 1997, consists of teams of specially trained security forces personnel dedicat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Uniforms
Canadian Forces - Unification. Prior to unification in 1968, the uniforms of the Army, RCN and RCAF were similar to their counterparts ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Force Security Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Force Security Forces - Security Forces Creed
I am a security force member. I hold allegiance to my country, devotion to duty, and personal integrity above all. I wear my shield of au...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Force Security Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Force Security Forces - Security Forces Training
Air Force Security Forces Training now lasts 65 (academic) days instead of 51, and teaches security forces students about missile securit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Force Security Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Force Security Forces - Duties And Responsibilities:
This job Performs force protection duties, including use of deadly force. Protects nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other res...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Current Deployments
As of July 2005, Canadian Forces are in operations throughout the world, as part of Canada's obligations to NATO and the United Nations, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Uniforms
Although each element (land, sea, and air) wears distinctive uniforms, the CF as a whole has been reduced to two orders of dress: No. 3 S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Current Deployments
As of July 2005, Canadian Forces are in operations throughout the world, as part of Canada's obligations to NATO and the United Nations, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Command Structure
Canadian Forces - Land Force Command LFC. Canadian army brigades are administered through four geographically determined area commands:...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Canadian Forces Bases
The Canadian Forces have a number of active installations across the country with some being branch-specific. There are also a number of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - History
Canadian Forces - Early days. Canadian troops in colonial times served as regular members of British forces and in local militia groups...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Canadian Forces Reserve Force
The CF reserve force is comprised of the Primary and Supplementary Reserves, the Canadian Rangers and the Cadet Instructor Cadre and is r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Canadian Forces Reserve Force
The CF reserve force is comprised of the Primary and Supplementary Reserves, the Canadian Rangers and the Cadet Instructor Cadre and is r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - History
Canadian Forces - Early days. Canadian troops in colonial times served as regular members of British forces and in local militia groups...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Army Special Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Army Special Forces - Popular Culture
The #1 hit song "Ballad of the Green Berets" and the book The Green Berets are in reference to this elite force. Ubisoft's Ghost Recon vi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Services Group: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Services Group - Appearance And Equipment
The commandos are distinguished by their insignia of maroon berets with a silver metal tab on a light blue felt square with a dagger &...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lightning Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Lightning Comics - Lightning Comics 1967
Lightning Comics was a short-lived comic book publisher in 1967. They published only 2 titles: Fatman, the Human Flying Saucer, which was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Modern Equipment And Uniform Of The British Army: Encyclopedia Ii - Modern Equipment And Uniform Of The British Army - Uniform
Standard British Army fatigue uniform is Soldier 2000 shirt and trousers (replacing Combat 95), boots, beret and 'stable' belt, with the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chicano: Encyclopedia Ii - Chicano - Etymology
Although the word Chicano may be a contraction of Mexicano, there is no clear etymology of the term or its origin. It seems to have origi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Forces - Special Forces Or Special Operations Forces?
In the U.S. military, the term special operations forces is preferred: special forces refers exclusively to the United States Army Specia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commando: Encyclopedia Ii - Commando - Elite Soldiers
Commandos are generally seen as "elite" soldiers; they tend to meet relatively high physical and intellectual requirements, are formed in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commando: Encyclopedia Ii - Commando - After 1945
Britain now maintains one brigade of Commandos (3 Commando Brigade) as part of the Royal Marines; this includes three Royal Marines infan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spetsnaz: Encyclopedia Ii - Spetsnaz - Russian Naval Spetsnaz
At the fall of the Soviet government, each of the Soviet Red Banner Fleets (four total) had a Naval Spetsnaz Brigade assigned to it (see ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Walter Plinge: Encyclopedia Ii - Walter Plinge - Discworld Character
In reference to the theatrical pseudonym, Walter Plinge is the odd-job man at the Ankh-Morpork Opera House on the Discworld, in the novel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Monkey Wrench Gang: Encyclopedia Ii - The Monkey Wrench Gang - Synopsis
Easily Abbey's most famous fiction work, the book's four main characters are ecologically-minded misfits — a Jack Mormon, a surgeon, hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chicano: Encyclopedia Ii - Chicano - Societal And Cultural Aspects
In Mexico, the term can connote a person of low class and poor morals, while in the U.S. it carries multiple meanings. Sabine Ulibarri, a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Film: Encyclopedia Ii - War Film - Other Modern Genres
War films produced during and just after the Vietnam War era tended to reflect the disillusionment of the American public towards the war...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commando: Encyclopedia Ii - Commando - History
Afrikaner communities formed commandos among themselves, in their conflicts with other southern African peoples like the Xhosa, and durin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charlie's Angels Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Charlie's Angels Film - Plot
The angels (Diaz as Natalie, Barrymore as Dylan, and Liu as Alex) have been hired by a Bill Gates-type software genius to hack into a riv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Achnacarry: Encyclopedia Ii - Achnacarry - Commando Castle
During World War II, Achnacarry castle gained fame as the Commando Training Depot [2] for the Allied Forces from 1942 to 1945. British Co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Only The Strong: Encyclopedia Ii - Only The Strong - Plot
Former Green Beret Louis Stevens (Mark Dacascos) returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lang Vei: Encyclopedia Ii - Lang Vei - The Battle Of Lang Vei
The North Vietnamese Army (known to Americans as the NVA, but more properly the PAVN or People’s Army of Vietnam) launched an attack on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - National Costume: Encyclopedia Ii - National Costume - Origin Theory
Following the outbreak of Romantic nationalism, the peasantry of Europe came to serve as models for all that appeared genuine and desirab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Forces - Special Forces Or Special Operations Forces?
In the U.S. military, the term special operations forces refer to all components of USASOC, such as Civil Affairs, PSYOP, the 75th Airbor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Forces - Special Forces Or Special Operations Forces?
In the U.S. military, the term special operations forces refer to all components of USASOC, such as Civil Affairs, PSYOP, the 75th Airbor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - We Were Soldiers: Encyclopedia Ii - We Were Soldiers - Debates
We Were Soldiers is often regarded as one of the few films, along with John Wayne's The Green Berets (1968), to offer a positive represen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Populist Party United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Populist Party United States - Modern Incarnations
In 1984, the Populist Party name was revived by some extreme right activists including Willis Carto. The party's 1984 presidential nomine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tooting: Encyclopedia Ii - Tooting - Cultural References
The BBC comedy series Citizen Smith was set in Tooting and popularised the cry "Freedom for Tooting!". Star of the series Wolfie Smith (p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delta Force: Encyclopedia Ii - Delta Force - Recruitment And Training
Contrary to popular belief, Delta Force is believed to recruit its members solely from the Army, usually from the Army Special Forces (Gr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George Takei: Encyclopedia Ii - George Takei - Star Trek
In 1966 he met with a young producer named Gene Roddenberry who cast him as Mr. Sulu on the television series Star Trek. While working on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Forces - Late 20th And Early 21st Century
During a visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina on October 12, 1961, then Brigadier General William P. Yarborough approached President John ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Special Operations Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Special Operations Forces - List Of Us Special Operations Forces Incomplete
United States Special Operations Forces - Active. 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (SFOD-D) "Delta Force" 75th Ranger ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aaron Bank: Encyclopedia Ii - Aaron Bank - World War Ii Career
Col. Aaron Bank is best known as founder of American Special Forces, commonly known as the "Green Berets." He is also famous for his expl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard Ramirez: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard Ramirez - Criminal Career
It is speculated that Ramirez was influenced to go on his killing spree by the stories told by his cousin who claimed to have been a Gree...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jill Valentine: Encyclopedia Ii - Jill Valentine - Wardrobe
Jill has the most alternate outfits of all Resident Evil characters. Her standard and most well-known outfit is a pair of blue assault pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paul Wolfowitz: Encyclopedia Ii - Paul Wolfowitz - U.s. Deputy Secretary Of Defense
Wolfowitz returned to government from 2001-05 under U.S. President George W. Bush serving as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense reporting t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rolento Schugerg: Encyclopedia Ii - Rolento Schugerg - Story
He was a top member of the original Mad Gear gang. A Red Beret in the United States Army, Rolento went insane and joined Mad Gear. Mad Ge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Ten-point Program And Platform
The Party's main organizational document was its Ten-Point Program and Platform. This was a list of the Party's demands for both the surv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Army Cadet Force: Encyclopedia Ii - Army Cadet Force - Organisation
Most British counties have centralised cadet forces that make up the ACF as a national whole. The counties are generally split into compa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Formation And Influences
The core of the organization at its inception in 1966 were close friends Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale, and Richard Aoki in the city of Oak...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Forces - Late 20th And Early 21st Century
During a visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina on October 12, 1961, then Brigadier General William P. Yarborough approached President John ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Australian Special Air Service Regiment: Encyclopedia Ii - Australian Special Air Service Regiment - Uniform And Equipment
The uniform of the regiment is Australian issue camouflage and a sand-coloured beret with metal gold and silver winged dagger badge on a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Police Brutality
One of the central aims of the BPP was to stop the rampant abuse perpetrated by racist elements within local police departments. When the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Serve The People Programs
Inspired by Mao Tse-Tung's advice to revolutionaries in the The Little Red Book, the Panthers prioritized a number of "Serve the People" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Political Activities
The Party briefly merged with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, headed by the fiery Stokely Carmichael (later Kwame Toure). ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Political And Legal Support
Support for the Panthers became widespread and was characterized by the now famous clenched-fist salute at the 1968 Olympics by two medal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Decay And Disintegration
While part of the organization was already participating in local government and social services, another group was in constant conflict ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Political And Legal Support
Support for the Panthers became widespread and was characterized by the now famous clenched-fist salute at the 1968 Olympics by two medal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Decay And Disintegration
While part of the organization was already participating in local government and social services, another group was in constant conflict ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Formation And Foundations
The core of the organization at its inception in 1966 were close friends Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale, and Richard Aoki in the city of Oak...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Theory
With the death of Malcolm X in 1965, the Black Panther Party was founded with an aim toward furthering the revolutionary movement for bla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Theory
The party was created to further the revolutionary movement for black liberation, which had been growing steadily throughout the sixties ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Formation And Influences
The organization was founded by Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale, and Richard Aoki in 1966, in the city of Oakland, California. The party was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Cointelpro & Conflict With Law Enforcement
In August 1967, the FBI initiated COINTELPRO was created to “neutralize” what the FBI called “Black Nationalist Hate Groups”. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Action
Black Panther Party - Self-defense. One of the central aims of the BPP was to stop the rampant abuse perpetrated by racist elements wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pyrenees: Encyclopedia Ii - Pyrenees - Sports
Both sides of the Pyrenees are popular spots for winters sports, like alpine skiing and mountaineering. Some resorts are Formigal, Pantic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Panther Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Panther Party - Action
Black Panther Party - Self-defense. One of the central aims of the BPP was to stop the rampant abuse perpetrated by racist elements wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Final Fight: Encyclopedia Ii - Final Fight - Story
The story of Final Fight involves the abduction of Haggar's daughter, Jessica, because he would not work with Mad Gear to ensure their do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Army Cadet Force: Encyclopedia Ii - Army Cadet Force - Training
Once the recruit's test, consisting of ranks and badges, country code and the history of the ACF, has been passed, new cadets are given t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Hats And Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Hats And Headgear - Caps
List of hats and headgear - Caps commonly worn today. baseball cap beanie or skully beret borsalino flat cap, also "cloth cap," "drive...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Recurring Metal Gear Characters: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Recurring Metal Gear Characters - Master Miller
Master Miller (real name McDonnel Benedict Miller) is a fictional character in the Metal Gear video game series. Master Miller was born i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Canadian Forces Bases
The Canadian Forces have a number of active installations across the country with some being branch-specific. There are also a number of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Hats And Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Hats And Headgear - Hats
List of hats and headgear - Hats commonly worn today. Akubra hat Alpine hat Baseball cap beret bucket hat fedora Panama, also jipijapa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Recurring Metal Gear Characters: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Recurring Metal Gear Characters - Roy Campbell
Colonel Roy Campbell (formerly romanized Roy Kyanbel) is a fictional character appearing in the Metal Gear video game series. An American...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Recurring Metal Gear Characters: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Recurring Metal Gear Characters - Roy Campbell
Colonel Roy Campbell (formerly romanized Roy Kyanbel) is a fictional character appearing in the Metal Gear video game series. An American...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Big Boss: Encyclopedia Ii - Big Boss - History
Big Boss - Early Life. Big Boss' history prior to joining the armed forces and becoming a disciple of The Boss is a complete mystery. H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Command Structure
Canadian Forces - Land Force Command LFC. Main articles: Canadian Forces Land Force Command, and [[]], and [[]], and [[]]   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Final Fight: Encyclopedia Ii - Final Fight - Story
The story of Final Fight involves the abduction of Haggar's daughter, Jessica, because he would not work with Mad Gear to ensure their do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - American And British English Pronunciation Differences: Encyclopedia Ii - American And British English Pronunciation Differences - Stress
American and British English pronunciation differences - French stress. For many loanwords from French where AmE has final-syllable str...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Air Service: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Air Service - Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, the SAS was involved from the early days in what became known as 'The Troubles', which started in 1969. Indeed, in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Air Service: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Air Service - Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, the SAS was involved from the early days in what became known as 'The Troubles', which started in 1969. Indeed, in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Marine Corps: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Marine Corps - Appearance
Marines are often confused with soldiers, who are members of United States Army. Both have significant differences in appearance: Marines...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beret: Encyclopedia Ii - Beret - Civilian Use And Association Of Berets
Aside from armed forces, berets are associated with a variety of other different people. A beret completes the image of the stereotypical...   » Read the article