Brian, the reserve and the national guard are two different groups. The reserves are strictly under federal control and the national guard can be called up by both Federal government and are also under control by the governor of the state. Army special forces wear a green beret and the rangers wear a red beret. I do not know who wears a brown beret. I spent 30 years in both the active duty air force and the Air Force Reserve. Thank you for your support of the military community. I also a member of the American Legion for the last 18 years.