2007-10-11 14:09:26 · 7 answers · asked by Michael S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
because ppl's heads are round.
2007-10-11 14:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by Jimmy 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
In the old navy they had a purpose, however, now it is just tradition. The round white hats, also known as dixie cups, are rarely worn at sea and are only worn in dress uniforms by males.
2007-10-12 00:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by Tincan Navy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The white hats are round because a person's head is round.
They are not wore as often as before. I only wear mine if I am wearing my whites or dress blue uniform. For my working uniform or coveralls, I wear a ball cap and an eight-point with
BDUs.
2007-10-11 22:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to abandon ship there's a lot those hats can be used for.... bailing sea water, catching rain water to drink, pulled way down to offer max shade from sun, etc...
2007-10-11 21:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
navy hats are round, because the head is round, it fit better then a square hat would,.....
2007-10-11 21:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
So that you can use them to help bail water.
2007-10-11 21:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
so they don't blow off????
2007-10-11 21:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋