Posted on Mar 7, 2014
AR 670-1: What is your reaction to the newest changes?
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<14px;">, APPROVED, AND PUBLISHED!<br><br>2. New revision of the regulation will define the following terms: eccentric, faddish,conservative, inconspicuous, unsightly, hair braids/plaits.<br><br>3. AR 670-1 will be a PUNITIVE order in the new regulation. <br><br>4. Sideburns will not extend below the top of the ear. <br><br>5. Soldiers will be clean shaven on AND off duty (even during leave).<br><br>6. Female and Male hair grooming standards will become more restrictive and better defined(I'll have pictures for you at MHS).<br><br>7. Females will be allowed to put their hair into a pony tail during PT.<br><br>8. Males will be prohibited from wearing cosmetics to include nail polish, females may wear cosmetics conservatively, but can only wear nail polish in service, mess, or dress uniforms.<br><br>9. Females fingernail length will not exceed 1/4 inch, no fake nails, add-ons, or extensions will be authorized.<br><br>10. Tattoos will not be visible above the neck line when the IPFU is worn. Tattoos will not extend below the wrist line and not on the hands. Sleeve tattoos will be prohibited (this one will be grandfathered).<br><br>11. Soldiers will not walk while engaged in activities that require the hand salute (eating, cell phone use, smoking, etc.).<br><br>12. ACUs will not be commercially pressed; hand ironing of the ACU only will be authorized.</span></font></p><font color="#666666"><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 14px;"><p><br>13. Bags worn over the shoulder will only be black or the color print of the uniform i.e. ACU, without logos.<br><br>14. the new regulation will specify civilian clothes standards both on and off duty and both on and off post.<br><br>15. No visible body piercings on or off duty and on or off post, males will never be allowed to wear earrings. Ear gauging will be unauthorized.<br><br>16. No dental ornamentation or gold teeth will be authorized.<br><br>17. Soldiers will be authorized to wear authorized ballistic eye wear in garrison.<br><br>18. Officers will be authorized to wear non-subdued rank on their headgear in garrison.<br><br>19. Males will be authorized to carry black umbrella with ASU.</p><p><br></p><p>http://www.armytimes.com/article/20140307/NEWS07/303070021/Army-secretary-approves-new-grooming-uniform-regs<br></p></span></font><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://www.armytimes.com/graphics/ody/alticon.png"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="http://www.armytimes.com/article/20140307/NEWS07/303070021/Army-secretary-approves-new-grooming-uniform-regs" target="_blank">Army secretary approves new grooming, uniform regs</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">
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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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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FAVORITE: I love the graphic/detailed clarification...eliminates interpretation (although some will still try).<br><br>LEAST FAVORITE: I hate that some are making these changes 'racial' or 'sexist'.<br><br>These changes are about PROFESSIONALISM. We choose to serve as professionals in the second most professional organization ever (sorry, I served in the Marine Corps and nothing tops the Corps' professionalism)...either we adapt to change, suggest a more effective/efficient way or find a new job/career.
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SGM Matthew Quick
SSG Hasbun,
I've been reading reactions for the female hair styles and some (not all or many) are saying that the Army is being racist towards black females.
I just think people will complain about change for a couple months and it'll calm down.
I've been reading reactions for the female hair styles and some (not all or many) are saying that the Army is being racist towards black females.
I just think people will complain about change for a couple months and it'll calm down.
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SSG Robert Blum
SPC Wynn, the new changes have been made public, However the AR has not be Published, and is not in effect untill it is Published. If your Hair was within the current Regualtion then you should not have been made to correct it to meet the new Unpublished Regulation. Rather you should have been informed what the new reg will state and that when it comes into effect you will no longer be able to wear that hairstyle. I agree that some of the hair styles for females should not be on the list, but the ones that have hair haning all over the palce are SPOT on. If its neat, looks professional, and is functional in a combat enviroment, then I belive it should be authroized.
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Honestly, I fully support #14, it's freaking embarrassing to see other Services comment when Soldiers walk into the Shoppette looking worse off than homeless people, (and I know I'm going to catch Flak on this one) Especially the Service member's spouse, I understand that there are days where someone you feel like wearing clothes that you would only wear just around the house, but please for the sake of others around you, don't wear that in public. put on something that is preferably clean and is proper fitting (if you think it's too tight, chances are it is)
#4 "not extend below the top of the ear" to me this sounds like "High & Tights" for EVERYONE ! I understand that different Commands have different opinions on when your hair is too long, but unless the DoD is going to kick up my COLA because now I have to get a $14 AAFES Barber Shop (Butcher Shop) haircut per week.. I'm sticking to my normal once a pay period "small guard sides and back, medium fade and trim up top" hairstyle I've had for the last TEN YEARS and have never been told that it was too long.
#5 While Shaving on duty is a standard of 670-1 and always will be..... unless someone can grow a Duck Dynasty type of beard while on leave, how are the terrorists going to win if I walk in public with some stubble.. obviously I'm not from the local area because of my Sports teams apparel, but if I'm wearing a hat (so you won't be able to see my new 670-1 approved high and tight haircut) how are you going to know I'm in the Army... And what if I go on leave and go home where there isn't any active duty members around (except Recruiters), Are we going to have to Skype once a day with our Chain of Command to ensure we're shaving....
#8 "Males will be prohibited from wearing cosmetics to include nail polish", this seriously shouldn't even have to be mentioned. Serving Openly, good for you, Looking up like RuPaul in uniform... Common Sense People !
#16 Common Sense, I have a Gold tooth, only because it's an Replacement, and not a Wanna be Flavor Flav Ornament...
While some of these are just my opinions and the beliefs I hold. I know that we are in for a Long and Bumpy Road and are going to follow orders by people who are better politicians than Soldiers, Some of those in charge only know what a "Garrison War Fighter" is compared to those serving and have Served in actual Combat Zones.
I'm gonna step down from my soapbox now..
#4 "not extend below the top of the ear" to me this sounds like "High & Tights" for EVERYONE ! I understand that different Commands have different opinions on when your hair is too long, but unless the DoD is going to kick up my COLA because now I have to get a $14 AAFES Barber Shop (Butcher Shop) haircut per week.. I'm sticking to my normal once a pay period "small guard sides and back, medium fade and trim up top" hairstyle I've had for the last TEN YEARS and have never been told that it was too long.
#5 While Shaving on duty is a standard of 670-1 and always will be..... unless someone can grow a Duck Dynasty type of beard while on leave, how are the terrorists going to win if I walk in public with some stubble.. obviously I'm not from the local area because of my Sports teams apparel, but if I'm wearing a hat (so you won't be able to see my new 670-1 approved high and tight haircut) how are you going to know I'm in the Army... And what if I go on leave and go home where there isn't any active duty members around (except Recruiters), Are we going to have to Skype once a day with our Chain of Command to ensure we're shaving....
#8 "Males will be prohibited from wearing cosmetics to include nail polish", this seriously shouldn't even have to be mentioned. Serving Openly, good for you, Looking up like RuPaul in uniform... Common Sense People !
#16 Common Sense, I have a Gold tooth, only because it's an Replacement, and not a Wanna be Flavor Flav Ornament...
While some of these are just my opinions and the beliefs I hold. I know that we are in for a Long and Bumpy Road and are going to follow orders by people who are better politicians than Soldiers, Some of those in charge only know what a "Garrison War Fighter" is compared to those serving and have Served in actual Combat Zones.
I'm gonna step down from my soapbox now..
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SPC Robert Walo
you represent the service that you joined whether Army, Navy, Air force, and Marine's. How you are perceived reflects on your service, and mostly on you. You want to look like a ragbag, people are going to assume you are a piss - poor troop and not have a need to be respected.
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SGT Kristopher Lather
SSG Jonathan, there's a difference between being disrespectful and Standing behind what you believe in. I said something that offended you and now your going to call me disrespectful, Go Fill out a Hurt Feelings Report and file with your chain of command if your going to get Butt Hurt over an INTERNET FORUM. Just because my views differ from yours, doesn't make me disrespectful, Unless your gonna pull the Rank Card out, Cry Foul and point to the Rocker... Maybe I'm set in my ways after Multiple Deployments, but I'll be damned if I ever turn into a "Yes Man" just because someones opinion differs from mine. You can go ahead and report me to the Admin now if it makes you feel better.
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Who said I was offended, we have different views and that is respectable. However, I can see that you have NOT realize what you did wrong. It's not your opinion that is wrong, I respect your view. If you read clearly, I never stated you are WRONG for your opinion NOR I call you judgmental, liar, dead bag, unprofessional, ignorant or anything that can be perceive offensive, you did.
Now, this is SSG Cedeño writing, I can see you lack professionalism with your last post, even for someone with so "much experience". You like to puff your chest out through a monitor. So I will be the PROFESSIONAL here, and disengage this debate, because I can see you are passionate about your views. SGT, I wish you the best and that you can keep going up in rank in your career. The Army needs more SGTs like you.
Now, this is SSG Cedeño writing, I can see you lack professionalism with your last post, even for someone with so "much experience". You like to puff your chest out through a monitor. So I will be the PROFESSIONAL here, and disengage this debate, because I can see you are passionate about your views. SGT, I wish you the best and that you can keep going up in rank in your career. The Army needs more SGTs like you.
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Long time coming. I like about 95% of the changes. The other 5% like shaving while on leave or the weekends might be a little to much.
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Im right there with you I am 95% with you but not on the shaving but on the sleeve tattoo's. I dont mind to shave on leave, but in the same breathe I think i should have to like you cause its one of the reasons someone takes leave. My thing is that yes I have tattoo's but why try to outlaw sleeve tattoo's
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There are weekends (few and far between) where I don't leave my house. Am I unprofessional if I wait until Monday to shave again? My face needs rest from the blade.
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The sideburn one is little overkill, our's above the orfice of the ear. Top of the ear will make your hair look like you are wearing a helmet of hair.
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CSM Davenport, the USAREUR CSM who is on the board reviewing the changes to the regulation came and had a Q&A with the NCO's of my unit just 2 weeks ago. These changes are all ones he highlighted and said that come April it should be in effect, pending that there are no other changes/reviews necessary.
The only thing he didn't highlight was civilian clothing.
These changes are coming, and as much as we may disagree with them...we signed the dotted line, we raised our right hand and swore (or affirmed) that we would follow these regulations. Do as we must, and cross your fingers hoping for another conflict so we can go through all of this again in 15 years.
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Since you somewhat caught an early glimpse, my question is, of course, about tattoos. I have a sleeve on my left arm (does not extend below my wrist or onto my hand), will we be grandfathered? I've heard so many different ways about this.
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My unit recently had a sit down with CSM Dodson who is the the CSM for 94th AAMDC out of Hawaii. He stated that anyone with sleeve tattoo will be grandfathered.
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SSG Boca,
The way that CSM Davenport explained it was that you would be grandfathered.
He said that when this went into effect, Company's would take photos of the tattoos and they would be uploaded to the soldiers OMPF. At that point, any tattoo's you add that are in violation of the regulation will be grounds for UCMJ or Administrative Separation.
Hope this helps.
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SSG,
Tattoos on OMPF? I'll bet those make it to your file at the speed of light but things like NCOERs and certificates take many attempts. Just that process being created shows how much of a mess these new regs will be. Just my two cents.
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Big Army has been trying to push this for a couple of years now. I will believe it when I see the REG and DA PAM in writing.
Other wise, informed and awaiting.
Other wise, informed and awaiting.
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They are updating AR 670-1? I had no idea...just kidding... ;)
My advice would be to continue to enforce what is current and when the update is published, read it, understand it, and then begin enforcing that one.
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theres a training video also on the Armys G1 site. heres the link if anyones interested.
http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/uniform/
http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/uniform/
Mission and updated information for the Uniform Policy group of the United States Army G-1.
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I understand the intent and although I might not agree with some changes, I am a soldier and of course will adhere to the orders/regulations put before me.
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I've never once heard of sideburns losing a battle or demoralizing a unit, but I'm not a history buff. Maybe someone can weigh in on that one and help me out.
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