Turbans in the military

Originally posted by Surtur
But then I would hope there was never any legit reason ti disallow facial hair then.

Not actually sure why the US military doesn't allow facial hair, as it wasn't always so. It's probably due to everyone being uniform and to weed out the sense of being an individual, than it is for practical reasons.

I'm sure one of the Chairborn Rangers here could tell you more precise info.

They do allow a well groomed mustache, but anyone who grown it is usually a clown. It has to do with tradition or something.

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If DDM were in the military he'd sport a moustache

I hate military moustaches. To be in regs they need to look cheesy. To look decent they need to be out of regs.
That said, i briefly sported a toothbrush stache, when i was a junior soldier, to mess with my NCOs.
I was brought to my 1SG, where it was said i was racist because it was a Hitler fan.
I told 1SG i was a fan of Charlie Chaplin, but hey, we see where THIS guy's head is at.
After he stopped laughing, 1SG told me to stop messing with the NCOs. I shaved it a week later.

Why do women insist on wearing their hair out of regs? Why dont they get their heads shaved for basic training? Meh.

Personally i think this looks pretty sharp.

Hey the Sikhs are smart people, that guy will never get a bug in his hair. Ever.

Oh its true. Beard on the other hand...

Wait, DO women have to shave their heads? Or at least cut their hair?

I think they have to cut it really close in basic training, but then afterward they can wear it in ponytails and such.

That's what I remember hearing when my brother was in basic. Maybe the forum vets can clarify the actual policy.

Ha, noooo, they dont have to cut their hair close, and they arent restricted to pony tails, which is why i used female hair styles as an example.