Not Shaving
Not Shaving
When you are in the Army, personal appearance is very important. It demonstrates the pride and self-discipline you feel as a soldier in the forces. There are many different restrictions and regulations on how a soldier should present him or herself. For instance, a soldier should always have their uniform neat, clean, and properly worn. There are also prohibitions on visible tattoos, jewelry, etc. However, you should always be well groomed when you present yourself in the army. Sideburns must be neatly trimmed, not flared, and must not extend downward beyond the lowest part of the outer ear opening. The face must be clean-shaven, except that mustaches are permitted. Although, if a mustache is worn it must be neatly trimmed. No part of the mustache will cover the upper lip line or extend horizontally beyond or below the corner points of the mouth where the upper and lower lips meet. By having that pride and self-discipline that American soldiers bring to their Service, it really gives the military that conservative image that they are trying to withhold. It is the responsibility of commanders to ensure that military personnel under their command present a neat and soldierly appearance. Therefore, in the absence of specific procedures or guidelines, commanders must determine a soldier’s compliance with standards in this regulation. Soldiers must take pride in their appearance at all times, in or out of uniform, on and off duty. Pride in appearance includes soldiers’ physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards, in accordance with Army Regulation. Not only do soldiers have to look well presented while on duty, but also when they are off duty. The reason being is because civilians look up to them and put them on a higher standing level than other occupations. Adolescence see soldiers as heroes, the person they want to become when they are older, while the older generation, sees them as a thank you card for serving their country and
When you are in the Army, personal appearance is very important. It demonstrates the pride and self-discipline you feel as a soldier in the forces. There are many different restrictions and regulations on how a soldier should present him or herself. For instance, a soldier should always have their uniform neat, clean, and properly worn. There are also prohibitions on visible tattoos, jewelry, etc. However, you should always be well groomed when you present yourself in the army. Sideburns must be neatly trimmed, not flared, and must not extend downward beyond the lowest part of the outer ear opening. The face must be clean-shaven, except that mustaches are permitted. Although, if a mustache is worn it must be neatly trimmed. No part of the mustache will cover the upper lip line or extend horizontally beyond or below the corner points of the mouth where the upper and lower lips meet. By having that pride and self-discipline that American soldiers bring to their Service, it really gives the military that conservative image that they are trying to withhold. It is the responsibility of commanders to ensure that military personnel under their command present a neat and soldierly appearance. Therefore, in the absence of specific procedures or guidelines, commanders must determine a soldier’s compliance with standards in this regulation. Soldiers must take pride in their appearance at all times, in or out of uniform, on and off duty. Pride in appearance includes soldiers’ physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards, in accordance with Army Regulation. Not only do soldiers have to look well presented while on duty, but also when they are off duty. The reason being is because civilians look up to them and put them on a higher standing level than other occupations. Adolescence see soldiers as heroes, the person they want to become when they are older, while the older generation, sees them as a thank you card for serving their country and