Drill sergeant hats also known as campaign hats are worn by state troopers and public safety officials as well as soldiers of the military. The current drill sergeant hat evolved from the 1883 campaign hat to the present day modified Montana Peak, which was adopted for wear by the army in 1911 and abandoned in 1942. In 1964 the hat was reintroduced to become a proud symbol of the drill sergeant. The original design was taken from the Australian bush hat, and was beige in color. In 1983 the color was changed to greenish brown color, style unchanged. The drill sergeants chosen to train Soldiers for combat wear the campaign hat as a testament of their demonstrated professionalism and proven leadership. The hat further provides for lineage of the U.S. Army past, present and future. The campaign hat is worn in many movies and is symbol of Smokey the Bear. Drill sergeant hats are great for drill sergeants, state troopers, public safety hats, camp counselors, parade wear, camping, and much more. Drill Sergeant Hats are also known as army campaign instructors, Military SGT. Attire, Smokey the Bear clothes, etc. Drill Sergeant Hats are commonly misspelled as sgt smokey, etc.