Female drill sergeants will soon wear the Army’s iconic campaign hat

The female drill sergeant hat was first introduced in 1972, and it was based on the design of the Australian bush hat.
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Army dropping female drill sergeants’ hat in switch to singular headgear style

The change to the wide and flat male campaign hat starts Jan. 2, 2026, as part of the Army’s move toward a unified look for the iconic role.
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