Special Forces Desert Cloth Patch – US Army Approved Desert Uniform Insignia

This authentic Special Forces desert cloth patch is approved for the Army Desert Uniform and manufactured to full US Army Military Specifications, proudly made in the United States. The desert cloth format is the correct low-visibility insignia worn by Green Berets and Special Forces-affiliated personnel in desert combat environments — the standard patch for OIF, OEF, and other desert theater deployments.

Product Details

• Unit: US Army Special Forces (Green Berets)
• Format: Desert cloth (low-visibility)
• Uniform: Approved for Army Desert Uniform
• Construction: Mil-spec embroidery, US Army standards
• Made in the USA — proudly American-made
• Suitable for active duty wear, veteran display, and collecting

Special Forces Patch Formats – Which Do You Need?

US Army uniform regulations authorize different patch formats depending on the uniform and environment:

• Full color — worn on the Army Service Uniform (ASU) and AGSU for garrison and ceremonial occasions
• Subdued — low-vis version for ACU field uniforms in standard environments
• Desert cloth — this item; tan/brown tones for desert combat environments, standard for OIF and OEF deployments
• ACU with Velcro — hook-and-loop backing for ACU uniform wear

About the Special Forces Patch

The Special Forces patch — worn by US Army Green Berets — is one of the most recognized and respected pieces of military insignia in the world. To earn the right to wear this patch, a soldier must complete the Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) and the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), one of the longest and most demanding training pipelines in the US military.

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