TRU-SPEC Military Boonie - Mens Scorpion OCP 7-1/2 1654005. S. Army Green Berets began wearing them in the field along with Australian and Army of the Republic of Vietnam units. These hats were locally procured; the camo cloth was usually salvaged from other uniform items or with the former from a parachute or made up by the tailor. The name is derived from "boonie" the abbreviated form of boondocks (itself originally American military slang derived from Tagalog bundok "mountain" during the Philippine-American War. Specifications for Tru-Spec Military Boonie Hats: Manufacturer: TRU-SPEC Color: Scorpion OCP Gender: Male Age Group: Adults Application: Military Condition: New Features of Tru-Spec Military Boonie Hats: Brass screen vents Adjustable chin strap with cordlock Built in internal map pocket Loops around crown for adding additional camouflage or to secure small items Package Contents: Tru-Spec Military Boonie Hats TRU-SPEC 1654005: Military Boonie - Mens Scorpion OCP 7-1/2