The beret is worn so that the headband (edge binding) is straight across the forehead, 1 inch above the eyebrows. No hair may be visible on the forehead beneath the headband.
The flash is positioned over the left eye, and the excess material is draped over to the right ear, to at least the top of the ear, and no lower than the middle of the ear. A dip is formed in the wool directly behind the flash stiffener, and a slight fold is formed to the right front, next to the flash.
Personnel will tie the adjusting ribbons into a nonslip knot, cut off the ends of the ribbons as close to the knot as possible and secure the ribbon knot inside the edge binding at the back of the beret.
When worn properly, the beret is form-fitting to the head; therefore, soldiers may not wear hairstyles that cause distortion of the beret.