Air Force Instruction 36-2903Males
Hair style will have a tapered appearance on both sides and back, both with and without headgear. A tapered appearance is one that when viewed from any angle outlines the individual’s hair so that it conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the natural termination point. Block cut permitted with tapered appearance.
Hair will not be worn in an extreme or fad style or in such a way that exceeds length or bulk standards or violates safety requirements. Will not touch the ears and only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck may touch the collar. Will not exceed 1 1/4 inches in bulk, regardless of length and not exceed 1/4 inch at the natural termination point. Will not contain or have any visible foreign items attached to it.
Sideburns will be neatly trimmed and tapered in the same manner as the haircut. Will be straight and of even width (not flared) and end in a clean-shaven horizontal line. They will not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. (This does not apply to individuals with shaving waivers.)
Mustaches will not extend downward beyond the lipline of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of the mouth. (This does not apply to individuals with shaving waivers.)
Females
Hair will be styled to present a professional appearance. Plain and conservative pins, combs, headbands, elastic bands, and barrettes similar to the individual’s hair color permitted to keep hair in place.
Hair will not be worn in an extreme or fad style or violate safety requirements. Will not extend in length on all sides below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt collar at the back of the neck. Will not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of headgear. Will not include hair ornaments such as ribbons or jeweled pins.
Nail polish may be worn if it is conservative, single color, and in good taste. Nail polish will not contain any ornamentation.
Cosmetics must be conservative and in good taste.
JulesLee said:I heard that in Air Force theres no hair standard? and what if its ur religion not to cut your hair?
Doody said:As for the Airforce, from what I have seen it has the most lax haircut standard out of all the branches.
Interesting,not one Sikh in the entire U.S. military. Can this be true?Doody said:Air Force Instruction 36-2903
In the US military, you must adhear to the haircut standards of that branch. You are serving to protect a democracy, not to practice one. If you cannot live with those standards due to your religion, then you do not have to join.
As for the Airforce, from what I have seen it has the most lax haircut standard out of all the branches.
sven hassell said:Interesting,not one Sikh in the entire U.S. military. Can this be true?
I dont know about right or wrong but I thought all practcing Sikhs couldn't cut their hair(how does that comply with military regulations) hence U.K. police officers wearing turbans with the badge on.Can anyone enlighten me?PJ24 said:Yup, we have Sikhs in the US military, but they aren't allowed to wear their turbans in lue of military headgear, and rightfully so.
sven hassell said:I dont know about right or wrong but I thought all practcing Sikhs couldn't cut their hair(how does that comply with military regulations) hence U.K. police officers wearing turbans with the badge on.Can anyone enlighten me?
I see, well thanks for the correction. I didn't realize we'd grown so ridiculous. I think anyone that joins the military and then wants an exception to wear and appearance regulations due to religious beliefs should probably be left far behind in the rear with the gear.
But hey, that's just me. I play by big boy rules and I knew the regulations BEFORE I voluntarily signed that contract. A lot of things in my religion conflict with the military, I don't demand the military bend to me and my beliefs.
My opinion only. I'm sure your ego can handle it. :mrgreen:
The thing is...... they sort of have to bend to your beliefs.
I disagree, but again, that's MY personal opinion. When I joined the military I didn't get rid of my religion but I have no desire to make it the military bend to my religious beliefs. When I need one and it is convenient for myself and the military, I'll use my Chaplain. Outside of that, I have no desire to make it bend to me.
I think there just needs to be a reason other than religion to not adhere to grooming standards or any standards within the military.
And I will admit, maybe that's because my religion has no restrictions on things like that and I can't understand the actual importance it may have to someone.
10/10I see, well thanks for the correction. I didn't realize we'd grown so ridiculous. I think anyone that joins the military and then wants an exception to wear and appearance regulations due to religious beliefs should probably be left far behind in the rear with the gear.
But hey, that's just me. I play by big boy rules and I knew the regulations BEFORE I voluntarily signed that contract. A lot of things in my religion conflict with the military, I don't demand the military bend to me and my beliefs.
My opinion only. I'm sure your ego can handle it. :mrgreen:
10/10
The idea of joining an Armed Service is that you agree to serve, not to be served. If anyone is so religious that they cannot conform, FFS become a sky pilot, and let the troopies that joined to do a job get on with it.