As per AR 600-20, paragraphs 5-6, - Wearing religious garb, objects, or jewellery
may result in temporary revocation due to health, safety, or mission-related criteria.
"Religious
The term "apparel" refers to articles of clothing worn as part of a soldier's religious
practice.
Personnel may not wear religious objects.
If they do not fulfil the standards of this regulation, accommodation requests shall
be denied.
Soldiers may wear religious garb, objects, or jewellery with the uniform, including
physical fitness.
If they are uniform, answer tidy, conservative, and discreet.
"Neat, conservative, and discreet" is defined - ANSWER: meeting the
The standards for this regulation are uniform.
Soldiers may not wear "religious apparel" if it interferes with the performance of
their duty or poses a safety risk.
Soldiers may wear visible or apparent religious objects and insignia.
During a worship service, rite, or ritual, jewellery and attire that do not fit typical
uniform criteria are permitted as long as they are not permanently affixed or
appended to any prescribed article of the uniform.
, Soldiers may wear religious headgear while in uniform. If it is a modest color
(black, brown, green, dark or navy blue, or a combination of these colors), it can be
totally hidden by normal military headgear.
interfere with the appropriate wear or operation of protective clothing or
equipment, cannot bear any inscriptions, symbols, or pictures, and will not wear
religious headgear instead of military headgear when military headgear is
necessary.
Leaders will determine the propriety of a specific hairstyle based on the appearance
of headgear when worn.
Extreme, unusual, or trendy haircuts and hairstyles are - ANSWER not permitted.
Soldiers with hair that does not naturally part may cut a portion into their hair.
Male haircuts on top of the head must be carefully groomed, and the hair must have
a tapering appearance.
For males, lock-cut fullness in the back is allowed.
reasonable degree, as long as the tapered look is maintained.
Sideburns may not be flared or extend below the lower half of the outer ear hole.
If a medical authority mandates beard growth, the answer is: "The length of the
beard will not exceed 1/4 inch." They are not authorized to shape the growth.
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