If you could remove one AR 670-1 regulation which would it be?

2014-06-16T08:59:06-04:00

If you could take ONE part of AR 670-1 out of the regulation what would it be?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2014 9:37 AM

2014-06-16T09:37:48-04:00

I think you're going to get a whole lot of "tattoo" comments.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2014 10:05 AM

2014-06-16T10:05:00-04:00

I just think growing a beard and a mullet would really accentuate my ACUs

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2014 10:14 AM

2014-06-16T10:14:29-04:00

1. Revert recently instated tattoo policy.

2. Revert back to BDUs (I miss them lol)

3. More restrictions on award of CAB.

Pick one lol

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2014 1:48 PM

2014-06-16T13:48:57-04:00

i think i would take out tha part that says you cant grow a beard. people in the beginning of the army had awesome beards why cant we?

Response by CW4 Kerry Murray made Jun 16 at 2014 4:52 PM

2014-06-16T16:52:49-04:00

Hands in the pocket has to be the one I hate with a passion.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2014 9:02 PM

2014-06-16T21:02:46-04:00

I personally would love to not have to wear my hair short or in a bun especially in my ASU

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jun 16 at 2014 11:26 PM

2014-06-16T23:26:51-04:00

Interpretation...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2014 1:50 AM

2014-06-17T01:50:36-04:00

PV2 Kinder,

It'd definitely be 3-6 (d), using electronic devices while walking. It's such a pain in the butt when I have to keep stopping to respond to someone's texts, when I could just walk/text at the same time. Invariably, the sender is requesting an update and wanting to know how long until I return, and there's no respectful way to say, "If you would stop texting me, I would've been there already." LOL

Response by SGT Bobby F. made Jun 17 at 2014 4:11 AM

2014-06-17T04:11:22-04:00

PV2 Kinder -

As much as I'm sure it'll be covered, I am heavily in favor of reverting the tattoo policy. Provided a service member's ink isn't wildly offensive, it being above or below the mark (knee, elbow, neckline) has absolutely no bearing on the professionalism of the individual. Some of the greatest leaders I've encountered, officer and enlisted, have had ink visible in the PFU.

Response by PFC Francis Boland made Jun 17 at 2014 1:38 PM

2014-06-17T13:38:15-04:00

Back to BDUs and Spit shined boots. In the Regiment it was referred to as "Spits and Starches". It is a very professional and clean look. I see too many folks in their wash and wears that look like they just came off a dirty floor. Taking time to look professional is always a good thing. If you think shining boots is a pain in the ass, don't ever join The Old Guard!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2014 5:02 PM

2014-06-17T17:02:45-04:00

I would loosen male hair and beard standards, in order to better blend in with civilians.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2014 10:30 PM

2014-06-17T22:30:55-04:00

I would say change the facial hair policy. My wife love my goatee and hates the fact that i have to shave it every month.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2014 8:42 PM

2014-06-26T20:42:10-04:00

Return to BDUs. ACUs are ineffective.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2014 9:25 AM

2014-06-27T09:25:56-04:00

I would take out the new tattoo policy and add the use of earrings in ACU while in Garrison duties. It could be exactly as the regulation for earrings with ASU that specify size, diameter and shape. I know females are minority and anything regarding females it's always taken in a negative way. This is just me.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2014 9:18 PM

2014-08-07T21:18:38-04:00

Anything relating to the wearing of a cape. No one should be allowed to wear a cape...ever...under any circumstance...unless you're at a Halloween party...dressed as Dracula. Other than that - no capes.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2014 7:01 PM

2014-08-08T19:01:10-04:00

The no headphones while running APFT.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2014 7:10 PM

2014-08-08T19:10:14-04:00

I want the army to approve the wear of doo rags in uniform. But only as an alternative to the Beret in ASUs. Much professionalism. Very tactics. Wow.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2014 7:23 PM

2014-08-08T19:23:49-04:00

I hate the new VERY LIMITING policy on females' "medium" haircuts (it can have no more than one inch difference in length from front to back). Everyone I know with shorter hair wears it bobbed, longer in the front, shorter in the back. It is universally flattering, stays off the collar, and doesn't look like a crappy pageboy in front. We have no wiggle room now (for those of us who care about complying with the regulation). I understand that many females really pushed the limit with their hair and as a result we are all paying for it.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2014 12:01 PM

2014-08-09T12:01:18-04:00

Everyone saying hands in pockets 'cause they're cold.... Get some gloves. The spirit of the reg is so you don't have joes standing around with hands in pockets or walking with hands in pockets.

I would like to see a change to the mustache section. As long as it is clean and you don't look like a hobo, I think the 'stache should be allowed to be shaped/size per individual. Smaller mouths make some "in regulation" mustaches look weird. No beards but I don't see the heartache that SGMs have for mustaches. Some people look rather sharp with 'em.

Response by SFC Gary Fox made Aug 9 at 2014 12:27 PM

2014-08-09T12:27:52-04:00

I'd do away with the hair policies. I think it's moronic to shave the heads of men for basic training, but the women can keep all theirs. Men must maintain short hair during their careers while women can have long hair. Why not hold men and women to the same standards when it comes to hair?

Response by CW3 Chuck Huddleston made Nov 29 at 2014 12:26 PM

2014-11-29T12:26:40-05:00

Para.4-3..."Soldiers may wear the combat uniform off-post, unless prohibited by the commander."
I have seen this a lot and it does not look very good in my eyes. For so many years, we were forbidden to wear fatigues except to and from work and making a short stop at a store. I will always think of combat uniforms as a work uniform and not one to wear when in the general public ie: shopping malls, eating establishments, etc. Oh well, it's probably good that I retired when I did.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 12:55 PM

2014-11-29T12:55:09-05:00

PV2 Kinder,

I would allow Enlisted Engineer soldiers to wear the Essayons Buttons on their dress uniform.

V/r

1SG Haro

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 7:00 PM

2014-11-29T19:00:35-05:00

It would either be the tattoo policy, hands in pockets, or beards in uniform for me.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 7:58 PM

2014-11-29T19:58:38-05:00

Replace patrol cap with boonie hat.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2014 11:51 PM

2014-12-01T23:51:28-05:00

Another vote for beards. As others have said , pro-masks will seal with a beard. As long as a length limit is place on it and it’s neatly shaped and trimmed, why not? No beards is a recent development. Other western armies are allowed beards and they still look professional.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 6:12 PM

2014-12-02T18:12:50-05:00

Male grooming standards to be loosened (yes to beards and longer hair). It we had imposed such only on female soldiers, the DoD would have been accused of sexism.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2014 4:01 PM

2014-12-16T16:01:05-05:00

Not being able to wear headphones during the apft or after the past few days here, not being able to use an umbrella in acu's

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2015 8:30 AM

2015-06-10T08:30:18-04:00

Hair cut and shaving standards

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2015 6:56 PM

2015-07-07T18:56:47-04:00

A heard. But neatly trimmed.

Response by MAJ John Adams made Dec 3 at 2016 4:00 PM

2016-12-03T16:00:11-05:00

Facial hair restrictions. It doesn't really affect gas mask seals with the newer mask designs, and it's just painful to see a cavalryman without a proper mustache. There is no way to wear a proper cavalry mustache and not be out of regulations with things as they are. Heck, if cavalry can't wear proper mustaches, (think handlebars) then we might as well call ourselves mounted infantry.

Response by SSG Brian Kresge made Dec 4 at 2016 12:41 PM

2016-12-04T12:41:13-05:00

I think 670-1 should mandate mutton chop sideburns.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Dec 5 at 2016 1:32 PM

2016-12-05T13:32:39-05:00

I would ban the mustache.

Response by Sgt Joseph Baker made Dec 8 at 2016 12:43 AM

2016-12-08T00:43:27-05:00

I don't get all the people who join the military but want everything to fit their individual pleasures, style, etc. Hang out on the block with Jody if you want long hair and a big gold ring piercing through your sack!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 6:58 PM

2017-04-27T18:58:41-04:00

Brown t shirt for PTs. Then go ahead and get rid of the winter PTs and just wear that camo. ECWS windbreaker. Add matching windpants. We'd have so much more room in a duffel bag.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 7:50 PM

2017-04-27T19:50:27-04:00

I have to say that the mustache regulation doesn't make a lot of sense. Forcing one to trim their mustache to the corner of their lips is essentially telling some of them to look like Hitler. I would allow the width of the mustache to follow the natural horizontal growth above their lip, but limit the vertical growth to a line parallel with the crease of their mouth. No goatee or fu Manchu growth, but there is nothing wrong with a full and well groomed mustache.

Response by SSG John Watson made Apr 27 at 2017 8:21 PM

2017-04-27T20:21:33-04:00

SGT Andrews, try surgical tubing. Cut it perfectly to size so it doesn't overhang the front of the earlobe and no one will notice.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 8:53 PM

2017-04-27T20:53:01-04:00

Beards.... def beards .. I was unaffected because I have a shaving profile ... but even if I could shave I'd rather not

During my second deployment our unit actually grew them out ... we didn't shave until it was time to redeploy home

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 9:18 PM

2017-04-27T21:18:48-04:00

I would change so much, not just one! This is my Army-specific list since that's where I spent my time:

* Hands in pockets
* Boonie cap can be adopted at unit CDR discretion
* Neat, trimmed facial hair for males
* Females can have pony tails any time
* In garrison, jewelry, makeup, hair can be "whatev" (strict tactical in field)
* Black boots with dress uniform!
* All combat arms have branch-of-service cords like the blue infantry cord.
* Once you ear a combat arms cord (ie, infantry blue cord) it stays with you forever unless you muck something up and get your combat arms MOS revoked
annnnnd...
* Replace beret with Cav Stetson (okay, haha, just joking on that last one)

Response by SPC Jennifer Collings made Apr 27 at 2017 10:52 PM

2017-04-27T22:52:30-04:00

Yellow lenses should be allowed, at the very least on the shooting range. Not that it's enforced on the range anyway.

Response by MAJ Luca Luca made Apr 28 at 2017 7:24 AM

2017-04-28T07:24:29-04:00

Bring back tropical uniforms with shorts. Maybe flips flops and a camo polo. A beard would be nice.

Response by SFC Christopher Gould made Apr 28 at 2017 7:31 AM

2017-04-28T07:31:16-04:00

Tattoos.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2017 8:39 AM

2017-04-28T08:39:18-04:00

I wanna uncuff my sleeves when it's hot and not just heat cat 5

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2017 12:22 PM

2017-04-28T12:22:16-04:00

The uniform policy.
Every time we get a new higher in command about to retire we change duty uniform, pt uniform, boot policy. Only to line the outgoing leaderships pockets with soldiers money because he has stock in the company making the "only authorized" available

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2017 1:32 PM

2017-04-28T13:32:18-04:00

I would get rid of headgear.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Apr 28 at 2017 6:11 PM

2017-04-28T18:11:10-04:00

Regimental Crests for people not in a regiment. Most foolish trinket of nothingness I have seen next to the ever tacky green tab.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2017 6:40 PM

2017-04-28T18:40:39-04:00

Ability to have a beard when your not I'm training.

Response by SPC Todd Hanson made Apr 28 at 2017 8:36 PM

2017-04-28T20:36:12-04:00

Soldiers should have beards!!!

Response by MSgt Carl Stokes made Apr 28 at 2017 9:02 PM

2017-04-28T21:02:56-04:00

The short shorts for pt, I hated holding someones feet while doing sit -ups with their junk hanking out and Im sure they didnt appreciate mine either. Imean shorts are good just make em at least mid thigh or longer.

Response by MSG Tim Gray made Apr 28 at 2017 9:18 PM

2017-04-28T21:18:22-04:00

Thou shalt be flogged if thine over 24% body fat dependapotamus, is seen wearing your APFU''s in the PX or Commisary!

Response by MSG Delbert Hicks made Apr 28 at 2017 9:31 PM

2017-04-28T21:31:30-04:00

I'm out so, I would change the regulation to read each service member will wear at all times no less than Four reflector belts. They will be worn one around the waist, 2 cross crossed over the shoulders, crossing at the middle of the chest and back, and one around the fourheaf 1/4" above the eyebrows, parallel with the ground.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Apr 28 at 2017 11:54 PM

2017-04-28T23:54:55-04:00

Nothing.....

Response by SFC Timothy Shanahan made Apr 29 at 2017 4:21 AM

2017-04-29T04:21:05-04:00

Bringing back the waxed Handlebar Moustache for Drill Sergeants would be a good regulation change. How do you D.I.'s feel about that?

Response by SSG Chris Morrison made Apr 29 at 2017 8:05 AM

2017-04-29T08:05:17-04:00

"hey hero get your d!ck beaters out of your fing pockets! It's unprofessional!

Never understood how me standing quietly with hands in my pockets was the unprofessional part

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 10:39 AM

2017-04-29T10:39:17-04:00

I don't have a lot of issues with AR 670-1. But I get really frustrated when I keep trying to put my hands in my pockets when I'm standing around doing nothing, and remembering why I can't do that.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 11:16 AM

2017-04-29T11:16:07-04:00

I'm pretty much good with the reg the way it is, but along the lines of appearance, I feel AR 600-9 is to lenient on the body fat standards when it comes to the tape. It's not just an appearance issue with this, it is also a soldier health issue. An obese soldier presents with more health risk and long-term cost to the DoD healthcare system. Maybe allowing higher percentage of body fat in direct proportion with how well a soldier scores on the APFT would be good. Some dudes are just brick shithouses and weigh more and have different proportions because they are muscular, but they max the APFT.

Response by SGT Mark Grier made Apr 30 at 2017 11:39 AM

2017-04-30T11:39:02-04:00

shaving optional.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2017 2:18 PM

2017-04-30T14:18:08-04:00

Ive always wanted to wear shorts

Response by Cadet PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2017 2:24 PM

2017-04-30T14:24:18-04:00

Should be allowed to wear black berets with ACU's again

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2017 3:13 PM

2017-04-30T15:13:17-04:00

The requirement to wear head gear in garrison. I think it is out of date. If I'm in formation, got it, look like the Soldier next to me. After that optional, like my motor pool.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2017 3:36 PM

2017-04-30T15:36:49-04:00

I'd like for legs to not be able to wear airborne tabs over their unit patch and wear the beret

Response by SSG Kevin Price SR made Apr 30 at 2017 6:11 PM

2017-04-30T18:11:53-04:00

Bring back the khaki (tan) uniform! Office personnel, recruiters, drill sergeants look much more professional when they are wearing a uniform appropriate for an office setting! Nothing worse than looking to someone representing their service, and having them look like a Sad Sack! ACU's, BDU's, etc are work and field gear. But if you work in an office, you should have the "business professional" attire suitable for that environment!

Response by GySgt Wayne Neff made Apr 30 at 2017 8:18 PM

2017-04-30T20:18:24-04:00

Has to be Army regs the regs where but in place for a reason and should be obeyed. People that want to change the regs. Are just looking for an easy way out and some day that will get a military person killedSo stop complaining about the little things do the job you where assigned and that is protecting America

Response by MSG Michael McEleney made May 1 at 2017 12:25 AM

2017-05-01T00:25:10-04:00

Get rid of the black beret, While keeping berets for the SpecOps community.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2017 11:05 AM

2017-05-01T11:05:57-04:00

no beards. that is all.

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 2 at 2017 11:32 PM

2017-05-02T23:32:11-04:00

The black beret... Berets should be reserved for specialty jobs and elite forces.

Response by SGT Bryan O'Reilly made May 19 at 2017 9:42 AM

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Response by PV2 Jodi Martinez made May 26 at 2017 1:31 AM

2017-05-26T01:31:07-04:00

Hair above the collar, I like my braid. ...LOL. ...

Response by PV2 Calob Mead made May 27 at 2017 5:26 PM

2017-05-27T17:26:28-04:00

How about the hands in the pocket or facial hair

Response by 1SG Randy Book made May 28 at 2017 9:45 AM

2017-05-28T09:45:15-04:00

Use of umbrella, why not?? Never made sense to me.

Response by CPT David Landrum made Jun 1 at 2017 2:00 PM

2017-06-01T14:00:49-04:00

Make the retiree section way clearer!

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Jun 7 at 2017 11:35 AM

2017-06-07T11:35:20-04:00

IF there was a standard for the hair cut policy men cut have breads and goat-tees so when they deployed to the Middle East they would fit in. Look at some of the other Armies. Policies of facial hair. as look as it was kept neat.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2017 11:29 PM

2017-06-08T23:29:37-04:00

I think during this uniform transition period they should keep the desert sand colored boots belts and under shirt for the OCP uniform of course have the coyote brown under shirts belts and boots but keep the desert sand stuff for deploying troops to the middle east.

Response by SSG Ray Elliott made Jun 24 at 2017 6:43 PM

2017-06-24T18:43:01-04:00

There are a couple I wouldn't mind seeing lightened up a little. I think the hair regulations could be lightened up a little to allow slightly longer hair styles for men and women. Also with Tattoos being so common in the civilian world I think they could allow tasteful (non-pornographic/ profane/ sexist, etc. tattoos like sleeves to be visible on forearms.

Response by SSG Steven Mangus made Jun 24 at 2017 9:04 PM

2017-06-24T21:04:51-04:00

Allowing the wear of Stetsons for cavalry units instead of patrol cap..not so much of a removal, just an add.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jun 24 at 2017 10:51 PM

2017-06-24T22:51:45-04:00

Distinctive headgear for drone pilots

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2017 12:06 AM

2017-06-25T00:06:30-04:00

Perhaps there should be a provision allowing fatigues to be worn by all nursing personnel in deployed medical facilities. Westmoreland's demand we wear starched white dresses in the red mud in winter and red dust in summer - not to mention when engaged in triage of men fresh from the field was not generally respected - and never should have been supported. Fatigues & boonie hats!!! The cape to be worn by women only at really fancy officer's parties. Warmest Regards, Sandy :)

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2017 2:55 AM

2017-06-25T02:55:19-04:00

No beards or Goatee...... If other countries can wear it, why can't we....

Response by MSG Don Burt made Jun 25 at 2017 1:50 PM

2017-06-25T13:50:15-04:00

Leave as is until a REAL NEED is required....in regards to hands in the pocket, well, most come into the service as a civilian with a slouch and hands in pocket looking for a better and
exciting life going from a child and childest things to men doing manly things and the service teaches you about your Military Bearing, lest we forget. If it’s cold, put gloves on...otherwise, it really looks like crap and shows me the person/s can’t standup properly without digressing to their civilian ways. But I digress...

Response by LTC John Wilson made Jul 5 at 2017 11:38 AM

2017-07-05T11:38:00-04:00

I would not necessarily REMOVE anything; however, I would change a great deal. In this new information age it is criminal that the AR 670-1 is not available as a well-managed, simple, open-access, Wikipedia-style OFFICIAL webpage with several links from the home page to provide all relevant information – including lots of pictures and diagrams – to provide easy to understand instructions.

Up until the recent edition of AR 670-1 (25 May 2017), the regulation contained outdated uniforms -- most notably the BDUs – with line drawings as to how one was to affix their insignia on the uniforms. The Regulation included information and illustrations for uniforms that have not been authorized for wear in over a decade.

The answer to this outdated publication was to leave it in place and issue a flurry of ALARACT messages implementing new uniforms and making changes to the policies/procedures for wearing them (these seemed to change with the frequency that one changes their socks). The problem with this method was the ALARACTs were numbered and buried where only a Chinese or Russian hacker could find them. One had to thumb through numerous irrelevant ALARACTs to find the one specific to their needs.

When I returned to active duty after a break in service that made my old BDUs obsolete, I had to purchase new ACUs and insignia, but had no ready guide for how to properly set up the uniform. By luck and some careful observation, I managed to get most of it right. Fortunately, the first day I wore these new ACUs, this commissioned officer happened upon a new Private fresh out of AIT who had the moral courage to set me straight on a few niggly details I was not aware of.

Finally, the Army has published a new, updated regulation; however, much of the new regulation is bereft of the helpful illustrations that aid one to properly acuter their uniform (unless you’re a Sikh). Perhaps those charged with producing the regulation felt gun shy about going through the necessary staffing hoops and releasing a publication with such detail for fear of the inevitable changes that are bound to occur. For example, the portion concerning the wear of the ACU/OCPs (Chapter 4 “Combat Uniform”) covers roughly half a page and does not have any accompanying illustrations. Contrast this with previous editions of AR 670-1 which devoted several pages and at least a few illustrations to the proper set up, wear and appearance of the Battle Dress Uniform.

Imagine rather if we had a website called https://AR670-1.army.mil with the full authority of the written regulation to establish the “Army Standard” for the proper wear and appearance of our uniforms. There, the First Sergeant would have a no nonsense reference (complete with photos and diagrams) to set the young private or second lieutenant straight concerning what “right” looks like. Each page could contain the text concerning the uniform -- along with photos -- so that there is no room for debate or misunderstanding. Each page may contain a link to the ALARACT message that implemented the change as well as provide the NSNs for each item and the various sizes. For new uniform items, a list of AAFES Exchange Clothing Sales along with availability dates might also prove useful. For that matter, a link to http://www.shopmyexchange.com to order various items on line from AAFES would prove helpful.

Each webpage in the website could be changed overnight whenever certain uniforms are updated without requiring the full-blown revision of an entire regulation as soon as a new ALARACT hits the street. All that would be required is the necessary change to the “chapter” concerning that uniform or wear policy, and a new “implementation date” on the cover page.
Additionally, a crafty Knowledge Manager with a few code crunchers could compile an app on the website that would allow for “on demand” publishing of the full AR 670-1 to allow for the Command Sergeant Major to download a printable PDF to keep in his binder for ready reference without the aid of internet access.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2017 1:54 AM

2017-07-07T01:54:00-04:00

Don't know about removing but I'd definitely add the wear of Officer sabers and NCO swords back in. I guess that's just the Cavalry trooper coming out in me though.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2017 1:41 PM

2017-07-15T13:41:58-04:00

I would remove anything in regards shaving...

Response by CSM Eric Olsen made Jul 18 at 2017 9:19 PM

2017-07-18T21:19:27-04:00

Great question! The no-sunglasses on head or around neck rule. It's hard to enforce because so many disregard it, especially senior leaders, and it just makes sense to put glasses on our heads so we don't lose track of them.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2017 7:14 PM

2017-07-20T19:14:17-04:00

Nail polish. As in not allowed at all instead of the current standard. Which many of my peers can't seem to abide by.
It makes me bananas to see acrylic nails or polish on professional soldiers.
I'm sure it's not a popular opinion but it's what I would personally remove.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2017 8:39 PM

2017-07-20T20:39:13-04:00

AR 670-1; 21-8
---Let State Defense Forces wear same uniform.
---Only add a distinguishing ID Badge (DAPam 670-1; 20-17).
Since most everyone is going beyond "one" suggestion of removal, here's my additional:
AR 670-1; 3-16....beards for everyone, not just for religious discrimination...heck...let those endowed with XX chromosome grow a beard...if they could.
AR 670-1; 20-13 wear 'em if you got 'em...
Bring back officer branch insignia
Bring back "jungle fatigues"....camo doesn't hide from tech...why bother?
Bring back Khaki's for garrison
Bring back garrison cap
Bring back leader tabs...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2017 1:35 AM

2017-07-24T01:35:21-04:00

Hair...particularly sideburns. The barbers always used to cut all of mine off before I could object.

Response by SFC Dan Baptista made Jul 25 at 2017 7:19 PM

2017-07-25T19:19:44-04:00

Put flag back on the correct side. The right side. The right arm side.

Response by 1SG Donald David made Jul 25 at 2017 10:39 PM

2017-07-25T22:39:12-04:00

I would like to see the Army khaki come back and only wear the ACU's in the field only. No ACU's off post. the khaki was a great garrison uniform.

Response by SSG John Jensen made Jul 27 at 2017 12:56 AM

2017-07-27T00:56:17-04:00

My old 1SG (the old cowboy)(before he was Army) hated the moustache regs, after I returned from my 6 week hitch in Hilla (it was only supposed to be 2 weeks) with the International troops, I told Top about the Czechs with their full mutton chops, and told him if he saw the Polish SGT MAJ he would defect in a heartbeat, his moustache was so long you couldn't see his mouth. Oh, and the Spanish Foreign Legion Troops in Diwaniyah looked like refugees from a ZZTop album

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2017 12:31 PM

2017-08-01T12:31:58-04:00

I think it would be the female and males hair regulations in my opinion if it looks professional and dosent look horrible it should be allowed.

Response by SSG Richard Reilly made Aug 1 at 2017 12:42 PM

2017-08-01T12:42:39-04:00

Army regulation 670-1 is one regulation. I guess you mean one paragraph or section. None I like order.

Response by PVT Gary DeShawne made Aug 7 at 2017 8:42 PM

2017-08-07T20:42:39-04:00

Tattoo guidelines. Look, I get the whole no offensive or racist etc tattoos, that makes sense. I understand no tattoos on the face and head, but everywhere else should be okay. The argument is in the marines and navy they wear battle unis with the sleeves cuffed up, and what about pt? Well the last time I checked it's all about war, and when you're in war everything is covered up, and you could even make an argument that only the face should be restricted but it's just easier to keep shitbirds from testing the rules by saying no tattoos above the top of your neck, aka no head tattoos.

Also, I know I'm going to catch shit for this but if goddamn females can be in the military and have goddamn long hair, and you're gonna have goddamn no shave soldiers walking around, then how about we just let men (and shit women too if they want, supposed to be an army of equality right?) grow their facial hair out and speaking of equality, let men grow their hair out. You have standards for the mustache, those can stay. You have no shave guidelines keep those in place. And let the men grow their hair out so long as they follow the regulations as they currently apply to women. Because the damn excuses about the gas mask not sealing and all that other bullhonky goes right out the door the second they let you have a no shave profile and let women keep their hair long. Either the women follow the male guidelines or the men follow the female,guidelines... And I guarantee you you'd attract some more potential high speed soldiers who don't wanna have short hair...

Response by CPT Jeffrey Blair Sr made Aug 11 at 2017 6:38 PM

2017-08-11T18:38:03-04:00

The hands on the pocket instills discipline and should remain. I've been retired since 1995 and don't know what's been added or deleted but I wasn't really upset with the AR when I was on active duty.

Response by 1SG Matthew Aucompaugh made Aug 11 at 2017 11:07 PM

2017-08-11T23:07:47-04:00

I agree with several of the post here....Bring in the Boonies, allow neatly kept beards ( If an individual can grow one with a shaving profile, why can't I).

Response by SFC Sfc Darwin Maring, USA Ret made Aug 13 at 2017 6:24 PM

2017-08-13T18:24:13-04:00

Zip it up or take it off. That time inbetween being hot or cold.

Response by SGM Gerald Fife made Aug 20 at 2017 1:16 PM

2017-08-20T13:16:32-04:00

The part I would have taken from 670-1 would be the carrying of an umbrella. I advocate the carrying only when not in a formation.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 1:01 AM

2017-08-23T01:01:48-04:00

Fleece cap in ACUs. Unless you are on a detail in cold weather OR in the field, there is NO reason for use of the watchcap as a cover in ACU duty uniform. I just saw a soldier wearing this in 80 degree weather. Dumbest change I've seen in the reg since the attempt to limit tattoos.

Response by SSG Kristell Lee made Sep 3 at 2017 9:33 AM

2017-09-03T09:33:55-04:00

Females can wear earrings

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2017 7:10 AM

2017-09-11T07:10:26-04:00

Female nails. I think we should be able to do French tips or natural colors on our nails while in uniform.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2017 9:21 AM

2017-09-19T09:21:40-04:00

I would allow sunglasses to be worn on the head or from the front of the uniform. Sometimes you just need your eyes un-shaded for a second, but don't have the time to zip them up in a case to stuff in your pocket, or shove them in unprotected to get scratched up by sand in your pocket.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2017 9:52 AM

2017-09-20T09:52:07-04:00

Allowing Men to have Neatly Groomed Beards. We have not had to use the M40 Pro Mask in years. Through 4 Combat tours it sat in the bottom of my C bag in a connex. Beards are professional and the go way back in Military History.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2017 8:40 PM

2017-09-21T20:40:47-04:00

Facial hair. We should be allowed to grow beards.

Response by SGT Unko Bo Jav made Sep 22 at 2017 1:33 PM

2017-09-22T13:33:17-04:00

None. They were designed to implement uniformity and attention to detail, self-discipline, and accountability. It revealed funcionality, operability, and cleanliness of the uniform. It reinforced esprit de corps while in a group formation. It exercised self discipline while one was out and about while in uniform either on or off post. It became the base of how you treated your personal weapon and TO&E, and your MOS specific equipment. One little part missing or out of place can mean life or death for yourself and your battle buddies. Iʻm done. As you were.

Response by SGM Harvey Boone made Sep 24 at 2017 12:02 PM

2017-09-24T12:02:34-04:00

The one referring you to another reg. and that one to another and so on until you are referred back to 670-1. Oh well that's in all Regs tho

Response by SFC Jerry Humphries made Sep 25 at 2017 1:39 PM

2017-09-25T13:39:07-04:00

There use to be a Reg against using umbrellas, but I think their use should be permitted in Dress uniforms.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2017 9:31 PM

2017-10-14T21:31:06-04:00

beards

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2017 6:06 PM

2017-10-15T18:06:31-04:00

I would like it all to be E.O. even but lets start with women can wear earings in ASU and men can not. Either Soldiers can or can not wear earings in uniform, I say no!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2017 7:26 PM

2017-10-23T19:26:11-04:00

The wearing of ACU's in Garrison Environment.. Let me explain.... ACU's should be Field or Combat Uniform, not in Garrison when you work Mess, supply, motor pool, office, medical or dental. There should be a Garrison uniform that is cheaper does not require boost or hat. Nothing worse then doing PMCS on equipment and tearing or getting oil on ACU's then having to buy new ones.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2017 7:51 PM

2017-10-23T19:51:18-04:00

I would remove the restriction of wearing an EFMB at the same time as a non-medical combat badge. i.e., 1 Badge from EITHER Category 1 or 2

Also, add the Army Kilt as optional wear with a mess jacket (hornets net...kicked)

Response by SSG Dave Johnston made Oct 30 at 2017 9:54 PM

2017-10-30T21:54:33-04:00

Being "Retired" I have no response for this discussion however,,, If the APFU[Army Physical Fitness Uniform] is manufactured with a "reflective" print for visibility, what in the world are those "Hy-Viz" belts I see Soldiers wearing while conducting PT? Either eliminate the belt, or quit paying for a product that doesn't work

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2017 7:03 PM

2017-11-05T19:03:07-05:00

Hats. I hate hats. Unless it’s for safety reasons, I’d eradicate headgear from the Army regulations.

Response by SFC Rick Walton made Nov 10 at 2017 9:02 PM

2017-11-10T21:02:33-05:00

I would take gender out of the regulation. One standard to be upheld by all.

Response by SPC Byron Skinner made Nov 18 at 2017 9:13 PM

2017-11-18T21:13:27-05:00

Sp4 Byron Skinner A common question. On hands in pockets sew they closed, problem solved. Back in the day especially in garrison is saluting every time you encounter an officer. I would think a once a day salute would be enough. When reporting to an officer on request yes it a formality of discipline that needs to be observed. But in the motor pool, or when an officer walks into a barracks, or in the field I can't see any purpose for saluting.

Response by SFC David Clark made Nov 30 at 2017 11:41 AM

2017-11-30T11:41:51-05:00

Soldiers walking or standing around with their hands in their pockets looks very unprofessional. When I was in the Army and was a platoon sergeant that is one thing I really hated. I solved the problem and it didn’t take long, Hell they probably don’t put their hands in their pockets now. I gathered about a half dozen bricks. Painted them bright colors, pink, yellow and red. When a soldier was caught with his/her had in a pocket they had to carry a brick everywhere they went. The only way to get rid of the brick was to find another soldier with hand in pocket and pass the brick. If both hands were in their pockets then they got two bricks. After about 2 weeks the bricks were gone. One guy carried a brick for about 2 weeks and the message was very clear.

Response by SPC David Willis made Dec 1 at 2017 9:34 AM

2017-12-01T09:34:52-05:00

I feel like a lot of people are taking these comments too seriously. As long as I wake up in the morning and do PT above the standard, simply wishing I didn't have to PT doesn't make me a shit bag haha. Cmon folks everyone has that one rule or regulation they wish they could do away with.

Response by SFC Harry (Billy) Tison made Dec 2 at 2017 8:21 PM

2017-12-02T20:21:47-05:00

The beret. Unless you are in a Special Forces type unit

Response by CW2 Michael Mullikin made Dec 10 at 2017 8:49 PM

2017-12-10T20:49:24-05:00

Just roll the sleeves up, not everything has to be made into a production.

Response by SSG Carl Gamel made Dec 27 at 2017 12:43 PM

2017-12-27T12:43:27-05:00

Did they get rid of those stupid berets?
The old overseas cap was great with Kakis or the old green Class As. You could not beat the BDU cap, it had a good visor to keep the rain off your glasses, flaps to keep your ears warm in the winter , kept your hair dry in the rain and you could stuff it into your pants pocket when you had to take it off

Response by SFC Gerald go see 4 yoself Meadows lived there once made Dec 31 at 2017 6:44 PM

2017-12-31T18:44:38-05:00

When I first retired I was allowed to change any regulation that I wanted to. If you are still active duty then you should be prepared to follow the orders of those appointed to make the orders. That is what made me different from the other people of the world for all those years. That fad which is itching you today will go away when you make the necessary changes in your life. Since you made the individual decision to follow regulations (AR 670-1), or any other guidelines "Be proud" of the seriousness of your daily actions. In the twilight of your days your appreciation of the moments of your youth becomes vivid and concise. We live in a real world so be true to each commitment. Not to argue or debate just looking back over the last several decades. STAY STRONG

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 1:49 AM

2018-01-02T01:49:39-05:00

The grooming standards in general need to be relaxed. Especially while on overseas assignments (for force protection, in order to blend in with the locals) and while on deployments to the Middle East (in order to better relate to the locals culturally).

Response by SGT Jeremy Boyd made Jan 10 at 2018 10:33 AM

2018-01-10T10:33:14-05:00

Pants

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2018 11:26 AM

2018-01-10T11:26:11-05:00

Allow hands in pockets, civilian hiking boots, and 1/2 cuffed sleeves (:

Response by SSG Ken Baldwin made Jan 10 at 2018 9:41 PM

2018-01-10T21:41:31-05:00

Remove all the excess patches, pins, brooches, fuzzy dice, curb feelers, and bobble head crap from the uniforms. The army goes way overboard to distinguish everyone from everyone else. One force = one fight. The Marines resisted the ridiculous name tapes for many years before being ordered to put on that crap. All the "my unit is cooler than your unit" leads to nothing but trouble IMHO. When going into combat, they should absolutely be sanitized; yet we see silly patches on most. I have plenty of shiny shit to hang on my dress uniform, but utility uniform should be naked. (8 years Marines 0351/0251, 9 years army and guard 11B/97E/91W)

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 25 at 2018 8:45 PM

2018-01-25T20:45:21-05:00

Really old saying, probably fake, but I'd like to think it's real...

"A Marine with cold hands and empty pockets is a stupid Marine...".

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2018 11:49 AM

2018-02-17T11:49:37-05:00

I wouldn’t mind being able to wear small stud earrings in duty uniform.

Response by SPC Kelley McMahan made May 17 at 2018 5:38 AM

2018-05-17T05:38:33-04:00

I would agree with many here so far. The close cropped and maintained beard should bt GtG. And don't give me that BS about Promask seals. Either the current or former Canadian minister of Defense is a Sikh and designed a mask to work,properly with a beard. So BS rule. Also I agree with relaxing the mustache regs a bit. Only time I ever shaved mine off was when coming home from the field when we had to wear war paint. It was easier to shave it off than try and get that crap out of it.