Posted on May 17, 2016
Should the Army make exceptions to uniform policy based on religious beliefs?
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What are the implications of not being able to wear a Pro-Mask while having a beard?
Should Soldiers with dietary needs based on religion receive more BAS to pay for additional food costs?
Should Soldiers with dietary needs based on religion receive more BAS to pay for additional food costs?
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When I was in, we were told there was no black, no white, now Hispanic...we were all GREEN. We were all uniform, there was no segregation. Yes, you are able to express your religious beliefs.....on Sunday, at church or whatever and wherever you worship. Keep it on your dog tag, shave your face and take off the turban. This only creates division, not unity. I know an E-4 currently serving with "Jedi Master" on his dog tags as his religion, does he get to wear a cloak and carry a light saber....HELL NO!!!! If diversity mean segregation (whether intentional or Politically Correct), then it's not unity....how does a divided military work and fight together. Our Military is a volunteer service, if you don't like the standards don't volunteer.
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SPC Greg K.
Gregory, maybe I'm missing something but I'm scensing some sarcasm here and don't think you agree at all or you just don't understand the topic, and two: don't try to spin this into something off topic. What you say you agree with is nothing I said, that's on you. What exactly, do the headstones of our fallen Brothers and Sisters have anything to do with making exceptions to the current uniform based on religious beleifs?
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Not at all. Prior to joining you know what you are getting into. You as a person, must weigh the pro's and con's of conforming to the requirements of Service. The Service should not conform to your personal beliefs of clothing wear. The military is VOLUNTARY.
However, I believe it would be acceptable on special occasions to allow uniform deviance. ie, we allow Soldiers on Ash Wendsday to have the cross on their forehead. This is a one day deal, not an everyday occurrence.
BAS should be the same for all. Period. However, a junior Soldier in the barracks normally does not get BAS. I believe for a legit religious reason or legit medical dietary needs, that BAS should be authorized at the normal rate. However, wanting BAS because you are *voluntarily* 'gluten free' or all organic or vegetarian is not a reason (in my crazy mind).
However, I believe it would be acceptable on special occasions to allow uniform deviance. ie, we allow Soldiers on Ash Wendsday to have the cross on their forehead. This is a one day deal, not an everyday occurrence.
BAS should be the same for all. Period. However, a junior Soldier in the barracks normally does not get BAS. I believe for a legit religious reason or legit medical dietary needs, that BAS should be authorized at the normal rate. However, wanting BAS because you are *voluntarily* 'gluten free' or all organic or vegetarian is not a reason (in my crazy mind).
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we have a 'uniform' for a reason, allowing individuality like this will lead to appeals for crazy hair colors and all sorts of politically convenient CRAP, be proud to wear it as it is supposed to be worn, I believe AR670-1 is the regulation for the Army. Stick to it, this is a ridiculous appeal to 'feel good 'about oneself, if you dont already wearing and individual uniform is no longer a uniform, its just clothes.
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1LT Tom Welch
just to add to this, Captain Singh may be top in his class and all that, but he makes an exception that sticks out to enlisted men in a way that cant be answered properly, and most of the folks on here know it. As for meals allowance, you get the same as everyone else, make it work. i am frankly amazed that this is even a question.
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Well I think in the case of dress uniform it should be OK but not with the ACU for reasons such as getting the promask on. The bead and such are a no no with any uniform. And as far as more bas is separate rastions not good enough?
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Have you seen the number of people on active duty sporting beards that violate their profiles?
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SPC (Join to see)
Well that's lack of disaplin and the leader ship not being able to actually do something about it
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