Australian Commandos
Australian Commandos berets are known as being "Sherwood Green" in colour. The green beret is only awarded to a soldier upon becoming qualified as a Commando in either of the below Regiments.
- 1st Commando Regiment
- 2nd Commando Regiment. Formerly 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, a special forces unit of the Australian Army
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