AR 670-1: What is your reaction to the newest changes?
Army Secretary John McHugh on Thursday approved a long-awaited revision to grooming and uniform regulations, according to an Army statement.
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The sour taste comes from the tat restrictions, I understand the idea, at least I think I do. The face ones though, I agree. May be I like art and thats why it bothers me. Some tats are a last remembrance of a fallen comrade or even a family member of course there is more I just picked the reasoning behind 3 of mine.
SPC Smith while I agree with your tattoo thoughts, I completely disagree with you on the walking while on the phone, for two specific reasons. Before I get into those reasons I'll counter your statement that " This is just older people who don't understand technology making rules about it". This amounts more to "younger people" being technologically dependant, you cant do anything with out tweeting it or posting it, etc. I'm sure I had a cell phone before you were out of diapers so I think I understand the use of technology, but I don't need it to function. In addition you may have noticed but all the "older people" (you know, your 1SG, CSM, LTC, COL, etc) live on their Black Berry, heck, the military issues them. So in essance I'm saying your arguement doesnt hold water.
Now, down to my arguements. 1) It's a safety issue: Just like driving and texting, walking and texting or talking on the phone is dangerous. Most of the time people are oblivious to whats going on around them when they are on a cell phone. 2) Its an issue with customs and courtesy: I cant tell you how many times I've corrected a soldier for not saluting an officer that they just massed (when they werent on a phone) adding a phone, and the aforementioned obliviousness of those on phones then you miss saluting your Commander.
I do like it is more specific and detailed. Take in mind
that many females abuse of the hair style and as well the nail polish color. I
have seen females that her soft cap does not fit due the hair style. With the males and the earrings, I have seen
many Seniors NCO’s while I was pulling duty in the gates with earring and then
they are the same in formation giving the speech of do and don’ts according to
the AR 670-1. We must present a professional appearance. For the NCOS’s we have to keep in mind “No
one is more professional than I” Not only our nation have the eyes in us
also the world. We represent our country and we have to go by
the regulation. Also take in mind the
Army is downsizing and they are
looking for targets and what better that
change the AR and see who does not comply with.
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