Just got this gem via Email today
Anyone else excited to find out the new rules?
"Leaders,
The Army Publishing Directorate will publish an updated
AR 670-1 and a new accompanying DA Pam within the next few weeks. These long-awaited uniform policy publications will replace more than 50 ALARACT
messages and include new policies on many topics such as tattoos, fingernail
polish, and general uniform wear. Some
of the contents will also be punitive.
The Army is a profession.
Policies within these publications give Soldiers and leaders the responsibility for ensuring our
appearance reflects the highest level of professionalism. All adjustments made within these regulations went through an extensive decision-making
process with continuous input from various levels of Army leaders.
Leaders at all levels will play a vital role in educating
subordinates and
enforcing standards set forth in these publications. I ask every leader to
take a common sense approach to the new policies and set
aside time to ensure Soldiers understand the policies. A training package with other helpful information will be available for download upon
release. Also, a forthcoming ALARACT message will release the effective dates of
significant changes.
We are dedicated to ensuring Soldiers and leaders have
easy access to policies to ensure our Army maintains a professional, neat, and
Soldierly appearance, which is the foundation of our profession.
Army Strong!
LTG Howard Bromberg
Army G1"
Army
Army National Guard
Army Reserve
Army Regulations
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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The first is the possible civilian clothing rule change. I have heard everything from being required to wear slacks and a collared shirt when leaving the house, to simply wearing clothing the way it was meant to be warn (no sagging pants, etc.). I agree with the part about wearing clothing how it was meant to be worn, but I don't think any particular style of dress should be mandated, especially when off duty and off post. Unless the Army gives me a civilian clothing allowance, the Army shouldn't tell me what kind of clothes I must wear as long as they are tasteful.
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Must not forget sideburns. The most important aspect of this new change. Sideburns = Automatic Dirtbag. Just look at the not to be named Soldier on trial for sexual assault, he has sideburns. Ergo; sideburns = dirtbag.