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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Wait....Top of the ear? Some CSM must have made a typo because that looks laughably unprofessional. I understand no chops, but middle of the ear gets the point across just fine.
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An eggshell walking military will be an ineffective military in a combat environment.
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Punitive action for having your bootlaces sticking out is a terribly ridiculous idea (This would be an extreme example but it could happen). These changes seem more about forcing attrition given the current draw-down than anything else. Especially regarding the new tattoo policy.
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SFC Craig Dalen
Chief this is an area in which physical training would rapidly remind a Soldier to always check themself.
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CW2 Jonathan Kantor
Ok... I can't argue with that. I just think using a punitive measure IAW UCMJ is taking it too far.
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I noticed they don't discuss the proper wear of the ECWCS.
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CSM (Join to see)
Already covered in an FM specifically covering the ECWCS. No need to be redundant.
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CPT Taylor,
That's assuming that the new regulations will be enforced.
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MAJ(P) (Join to see)
I am certain that Leaders will enforce the new regulations. We are getting tired of Soldiers embarrassing us on Social Media with incomplete uniforms so that they can show their underwear. It will be like all units in the Army. SOME units are tough on weight control. Others just let people slide by. Remember the Army recently sent down a message telling commanders to Flag Soldiers that are out of compliance with Medical and Dental. I think all leaders are getting serious about this.
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Favorite: Female Soldiers can now wear a ponytail during PT. Expecting long hair to stay in place during PT is silly.
Least: Tattoo policy. I really just don't care. I've never seen ink to skin ever cause an ASVAB score to drop.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Funny. My wife never had a problem keeping her hair in place during PT. From her point of view, it was a matter of pride to be able to do her hair up tight enough that it would stay no matter what the drills threw at them.
Her opinion remains: You want to wear a pony tail, join the Air Force.
Her opinion remains: You want to wear a pony tail, join the Air Force.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Fair comment sir. My wife is also in the Army. I don't see the training value in having females get up 20-30 minutes earlier to ensure their hair stays in place during PT.
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CW3 (Join to see)
There are a lot of things we have to do that have no training value. It's called a power trip.
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New Published AR 670-1. just sharing.
Mission and updated information for the Uniform Policy group of the United States Army G-1.
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670-1 Published take a look
Mission and updated information for the Uniform Policy group of the United States Army G-1.
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It also almost reads word for word with MCO P1020.34g w/ch 1-5 (USMC version of 670-1)
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