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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?
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I'm all for allowing beards. And for those that are against it should look at "no shave chits" and then discuss uniformity.
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When I was on active duty as a Hospital Corpsman(early to mid-80s) Many of my shipmates had beards. IMHO they looked quite professional. Also, GI Joe looked badness with his beard and scarred cheek!
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Don’t know if this has been said yet but in the unfortunate event that you have to use a gas mask a beard will hinder the mask from making a seal to your face.
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I don't agree with the statement made about criminals and such being allowed to join the armed forces. I recruited for over 3 years and can tell you that even the slightest blemish on your record can make it very difficult to be allowed to serve. The US military is not a second, third or last choice for a career as maybe it has been viewed in the past. It is very competitive from a salary standpoint and the benefits cannot be found elsewhere.
On the subject of facial hair, I do believe that the DoD should take a more in depth look at possible rule changes. Of course we would still need standards to maintain, to present a professional appearance but I believe it could significantly imoact moral in a good way.
On the subject of facial hair, I do believe that the DoD should take a more in depth look at possible rule changes. Of course we would still need standards to maintain, to present a professional appearance but I believe it could significantly imoact moral in a good way.
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I think beards should be allowed. Length should still be regulated. And must be groomed. Should still be some type of standard.
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