Do SF units still have relaxed grooming standards?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:17:22 -0400

I read somewhere that a few years ago the higher ups ended SF's relaxed grooming standards. Is that true?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2018 5:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:23:33 -0400

No. It's all mission dependent and up to the commanders discretion. You really should not be overly concerned with that though.

Response by CPT Nicholas D. made Apr 15 at 2018 9:13 PM

CPT Nicholas D. — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 21:13:27 -0400

Relaxed grooming standards are contingent on the mission. There is no blanket policy that pairs a long tab with a beard. Most of your time in the Army (even post Q), you’ll be expected to maintain Army Standards. That doesn’t mean the High & Tight or the Ft Benning Cue ball, but certainly a professional appearance, fitness, and bearing. When the opportunity does arrive to stow the clippers and razor, it will be for a set time period and purpose. A deployment, a school, a training event, etc. There are career opportunities that may exempt Army Grooming standards entirely, but you aren’t going to get the details on those jobs on RallyPoint. Get through the Q, make a good impression to your team, and doors will start opening to different levels. Just remember that green hat you are working to earn is only a “leaner’s permit.” Good Luck!

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Apr 15 at 2018 9:52 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 21:52:01 -0400

Its classified :D

Response by SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez made Apr 16 at 2018 6:45 AM

SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:45:52 -0400

PFC Murphy,
I have served with SF units such as 5th SFG both in garrison and deployments. "Relaxed grooming standards" is all depends on the mission, and at the commander's discretion even overseas. So, I wouldn't worry too much about it if I were you. I was more on the supporting role as a combat cameramen and there was times when I didn't have a haircut for weeks due to the location we were at. If you are thinking about going to the school, get through it, and do your job to support your team, and probably the most important, be professional! Again, if you are thinking about it...good luck brother!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2018 11:09 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:09:59 -0400

PFC Private RallyPoint Member depends on the unit and the mission. If your mission requires you do blend in or have a beard your command will do the paperwork and boom you have a new standard for that mission. Whether or not the paperwork gets done or not who knows but different units have different requirements.