I'm in the military and will be comparing these to the patrol caps received as standard issue at basic training. I will be referring to these as RC (Rothco) and the issued caps as OI (Original Issue).

First, the brim on these RC caps is outstanding. They're firm yet they can easily be flexed to your desired curvature. I could never manage this with the OI caps; it would always tend to flatten out on its own. The velcro on the back is fine. The fabric on the RC caps is noticeably thinner than the OI caps. I prefer the heavier fabric of the OI caps but you may not. But by far, my favorite thing about these RC caps is their fit. I had to give the OI caps constant attention and some serious tweaking every time I put them on just to avoid looking like a combat baker or tactical train conductor. These RC caps require no extra worry and look fine when donned like a baseball cap. This is a big plus factor for me.

Hopefully this will help someone out there.