237
237
0
The Army allows people with full sleeve tattoos, criminal history, drug/alcohol abuse problems, overweight people, and now psychotic people serve in the military. Clearly the Army isn't worried about looking professional or being professional. Numerous other Allied nations allow their service members to grow beards and have no problem with their SMs utilizing gas masks. Uniformity definitely isn't an issue either, since we have different hairstyles, uniforms, etc. What are your thoughts on this?
Uniforms
DA Pam 670-1
Facial Hair
Professionalism
Grooming Standards
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 669
3
3
0
These comments are great. Standards, not like other countries that's why we are the best? These were all true, till they started letting in mentally unstable self mutilators and boys that want a vagina.
(3)
(0)
SPC Jim Martin
Lice. Soldiers live in close quarters, like jails and prisons. A lice infestation is hard to beat with long hair and a beard.
(0)
(0)
2
2
0
I'm going to be the bad guy here. Why are you in an organization that has hundreds of years of tradition and all you care about is trying to change it. Suck it up cupcake and carry on. Years ago there was a saying in the military that we used to live by. Yours is not to question why but to shut the f--k up and comply. Let it go and try moving on to the being a truly professional soldier.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
I hate when soldiers ask this. If you want to look like an operator, operate.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
SPS Voye,
If you are interested in growing a beard, since you're in the US Army, you should apply for Ranger School and eventually move up to the elite Special Forces. If you are just asking just for the hell of it, the answer to your question is this: because it's against regulations.
If you are interested in growing a beard, since you're in the US Army, you should apply for Ranger School and eventually move up to the elite Special Forces. If you are just asking just for the hell of it, the answer to your question is this: because it's against regulations.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
We don't grow beards because our Protective Mask will not get a good seal to your face, and you will breathe in the Bad Stuff.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
Why???...Too easy!!!! Cant comply with AR670-1... ETS!!!!GET OUT!!! and let it grow.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
Go special ops, or get out and put pizzas on a conveyor belt. Even there you have to cover it so critters don't fall on the pizzas.
(2)
(0)
SFC Casey O'Mally
As a now-bearded guy who got out and currently works putting pizzas on a conveyor belt, I can tell you that this not accurate
(0)
(0)
Capt Dennis Tague
SFC Casey O'Mally - I'll just say that in days gone by, my statement was 100% correct. Hairnets on head hair and facial *WAS* the law. Things change, and sometimes not necessarily for the better.
(0)
(0)
SFC Casey O'Mally
Capt Dennis Tague I was completely surprised, myself. There are grooming requirements - no longer than an inch, clean, and neat - but no beard nets.
(1)
(0)
2
2
0
I now work in L.E. and often carry a pro mask so we can fight through chemical agents. Would you say chemical warfare is no longer a threat? Try to stay a mask with a full beard. Just saying
(2)
(0)
SPC Walter Currier
same here, was always clean shaven until I left public safety. even firedepartment allowed handlebar mustache and goat tee within reason. had to pass fit test or shave. I was peppersprayed on a domestic call once...the agitator had mace and I just laughed at him and moved in for the arrest... he was sweaty bare chested and slick as slime...couln't get a solid hold on him..... my sergeant however had pepper spray riot size...and bad aim..got me right across forehead and nose...along with agitator...half gallon of milk later I could see again..lol good times.. that was.
(0)
(0)
2
2
0
2
2
0
If you don't like it then gtfo and don't reenlist don't worry someone will be there to pick up your slack.
(2)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google