Do SF units still have relaxed grooming standards?

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!

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

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PFC (Join to see) 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.

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!